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• The legislators of tomorrow, we're all counting on you.
• Holden wrote this legislation. He championed civil rights.
• Proud to be one of the last legislators he was able to touch on his time here.
• I rise today on behalf of the California Latino Legislative.
• On behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, we stand in support of ACR 90.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, if you had to have a new piece of legislation, I would encourage you to legislate.
• Several important reasons for this legislation.
• words... before we talk about legislation, and I...
• The effect of the legislation is not simply misguided.
• And only through this thoughtful legislation, y'all's thoughtful legislation, will we be able to come

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• Carl Burke, Senator, Legislative District 5. Before you, we have RS 33252.
• And maybe there's other legislation coming. I haven't seen that yet.
• It could be reactivated and funded without new legislation.
• So much It could be reactivated and funded without new legislation.
• Today, women comprise only 27% of this legislative body in Idaho.

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and advanced the gubernatorial appointment of Ryan Lanham as State Athletic Commissioner to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee also sent RS 33249 to print, a resolution covering reviewed and approved rules for several state agencies, including Idaho State Police, the Public Safety and Public Utilities Commissions, the Secretary of State, the Department of Administration, and the State Lottery. Members then considered RS 33252, a joint memorial urging Idaho’s congressional delegation to pursue greater state autonomy over election laws and campaign finance, including possible constitutional changes. The memorial was introduced and sent to print without opposition. The committee next heard SB 1247, which would require E-Verify for state and local government employers and certain larger contractors. Supporters said it would protect taxpayer dollars and align with other states, while opponents argued it was too narrow, left subcontracting loopholes, and could burden employers without fully addressing illegal hiring. After debate, the bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 1236, a code cleanup bill to remove the obsolete Idaho Women’s Commission from statute. The sponsor said the commission was defunded years ago and the bill simply removed unused code. Testimony from women’s advocacy groups opposed the bill, arguing the commission could still be reactivated and could address ongoing issues affecting women. Committee members split over whether the commission was still needed, but the bill was ultimately sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senators Ruchti and Bernt recorded as voting no.

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• House Bill 2848 is a piece of legislation, and it seems like a lot of my legislation are getting nicknames
• Anti-Klan legislation, including anti-cross-burning legislation and anti-mask harassment and intimidation
• That was how this legislation was really designed, or...
• We have all worked together putting this legislation together.
• There are no restrictions on this legislation right now.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first met in executive session and took up House Bill 2699, which concerns offenses involving the judiciary. The committee adopted a House Committee substitute and two amendments: one adding circuit clerks, deputy circuit clerks, court administrators, division clerks, and municipal clerks, and another adding court reporters who are active participants in courtroom activities. The substitute bill was then voted do pass by a roll call of six ayes, two noes, and two present; one member stated a personal interest and voted present. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2848, the so-called “mask intimidation” bill sponsored by Representative Dolan. The bill would create a Class C misdemeanor for intentionally harassing, intimidating, or threatening another person while concealing one’s identity with a mask or similar covering, with exceptions for legitimate uses such as medical, religious, holiday, and First Amendment-related activity. Supporters, including the Anti-Defamation League, said the bill would address masked intimidation by extremist groups and protect targeted communities; there was no opposition testimony. A public hearing followed on House Bill 2765, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would regulate intoxicating hemp beverages through a framework modeled on alcohol’s three-tier system. The bill would set licensing, testing, labeling, packaging, age-21 sales restrictions, and THC limits, and assign oversight to the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. Support came from the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association, Hemp Beverage Alliance, Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, Torch Drinks, Total Wine, and others, who argued the bill would create needed guardrails, keep products away from minors, and preserve a regulated retail market; some witnesses also urged broader regulation of other hemp-derived products. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee concluded its hearing without taking final action on HB 2765.

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• A ferry district is governed by the members of the county legislative authority, and ferry districts
• A ferry district is governed by the members of the county legislative authority, and ferry districts
• For counties below 40,000 people, the coroner may be elected, or the county legislative authority can
• As a brief reminder, this would specify actions that county legislative authority could take.
• It won't make it more ethical or transparent.

Bills: HB2451, HB2298, HB2566, HB2267, HB2530, HB2388, HB2588, HB2094

Keywords: tax increment financing, local government, economic development, municipal finance, public infrastructure, property title protection, land record fraud, county auditors, voluntary program, real estate, procurement, contracting, transparency, financial oversight, urban forestry, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, public facilities district, regional aquatics

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• And Duluth Central High School while serving as a state legislator.
• Mary wasn't just a longtime legislator; she was a guiding light in this chamber.
• But those conversations led me through much of the legislation and how I've legislated here.
• She has a number of legislative accomplishments.
• I feel very blessed to have been part of Mary Murphy's legislative family.

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• America, formerly Boy Scouts, was incorporated on February 8, 1910, to prepare young people to make ethical

Summary: The Senate met in an informal session that mixed brief legislative business with a special program recognizing Scouting America. Early in the session, senators recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Scout Oath/Law with visiting scouts, and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr helped lead the chamber through the scouting presentation. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn to meet again on Monday at 11 a.m. and to dispense with printing a calendar. On legislative matters, the Senate gave final passage to House No. 4225, authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption, and House No. 4584, further regulating the appointment of a special police officer in Malden. The chamber also adopted a resolution commending the IBS patient support group on recognition of April 19, 2026, as World IBS Day. In addition, the Senate considered and adopted amendments and then engrossed House No. 4234, providing for the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Fairhaven, and engrossed House No. 4057, increasing the Haverhill Board of Health from three to five members. The main feature of the session was the annual scouting report to the Commonwealth. Eagle Scout Molly Murphy delivered remarks describing her experience in scouting, including leadership roles, an Eagle project, and the challenges and benefits of being one of the early female scouts in the program. She and other scouts presented statewide statistics for 2025, including 19,761 youth in 872 units, more than 23,500 merit badges earned, 482 Eagle Scouts, and over 203,000 hours of community service valued at about $3.06 million. The Senate voted to enter the scouting report into the Journal and received a gubernatorial proclamation designating April 23, 2026, as Scout Appreciation Day in Massachusetts.

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• It was not the intent of our committee to omit Vermont venues in this legislation.
• You want to impact legislation because you are a proud organization.
• You want to impact legislation because you are a proud organization.
• I would have to ask as far as legislative counsel. Just give me, Mr.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• That if this is a private nonprofit entity, why are we legislating it, the whole premise?
• And as you know, I've carried some pro-life legislation, so this was to defend our pregnancy resource
• How does this, with a lot of legislation that we read, how does this improve our numbers on this and
• We would need legislative action to be able to do that.
• So by passing this legislation, this legislation is a bigger stick than any other possible lawsuit that

Bills: HB4248, HB3194, HB3849, HB4095, HB4302, HB3342, HB3344, HB3287, HB3645, HB3647, HB3930, HB3931, HB1818, HB4454, HB4336

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, pregnancy centers, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs

Summary: The committee took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with House Bill 4248, which was reported due pass on a 9-0 vote after an unclear procedural vote call. The next major item was House Bill 3194, a bill to prevent pregnancy resource centers from being singled out for discrimination. The author said the measure was intended to protect private nonprofit pregnancy centers from lawsuits and government interference, including in staffing and mission-related decisions. Members questioned the bill’s impact on counseling, contraception referrals, ectopic pregnancy treatment, employment practices, and whether it was necessary given existing law. The bill was reported due pass on a 10-2 vote. The committee then advanced House Bill 3849, a request bill from the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth to update language and broaden mentoring program credentialing, and House Bill 4095, which reaffirms the state role in the 211 collaborative and clarifies that it applies to hotline services for needs such as food, housing, clothing, transportation, and medical assistance. House Bill 4302 would allow the Office of Juvenile System Oversight to disclose a complainant’s identity to law enforcement if the complainant threatens harm. All three were reported due pass unanimously. Members also approved House Bill 3342, described as a Medicaid audit reform bill intended to curb punitive audits of providers; the author said the bill arose from cases where providers were penalized over reporting issues rather than fraud. House Bill 3344, aimed at improving foster care standards and home placements, passed 10-2 after questions about income thresholds, letters of recommendation, and whether the bill would apply to guardianship placements; the author said the goal was to raise standards and improve outcomes for children. House Bill 3287, requiring hospitals to post information and develop protocols for domestic violence and human trafficking victims, passed 12-0. House Bill 3645 created an alternate pathway for hospice referrals when a patient lacks next of kin or power of attorney, and House Bill 3647 established an all-payer claims database while emphasizing that the data could not be sold; both passed 12-0 after members raised concerns about federal consistency and privacy. Later, House Bill 3930, which defines “service animal” and requires sellers of emotional support animals to disclose that they are not service animals, passed 10-2. House Bill 3931 corrected a prior death-certificate change deadline and was reported due pass unanimously. House Bill 1818, a social work licensing cleanup bill, was amended to extend a sunset date to 2028 and then reported due pass 12-0. House Bill 4336 clarified pain-management definitions, including acute pain, and was reported due pass 12-0 after questions about labor and epidural care. House Bill 4454, an untimely PCS on medical marijuana edibles, would require clearer THC labeling and prohibit child-attractive shapes; the author cited pediatric ingestion incidents, and the bill passed 11-1. The committee then revisited House Bill 1818 to change the effective date to November 1, 2026, by unanimous consent.

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• To your second question, there is not a legislative process for reviews.
• There's not a legislative process for reviews.
• So that guidance document would not be in conformity with your legislative intent." "Follow up?"
• And legislature, we need your help to do that, because again, we have to have that legislative intent
• And legislature, we need your help to do that, because again, we have to have that legislative intent

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met and took up a long agenda of policy bills, local bills, and open government sunset review measures. The committee first heard HB 433 on administrative procedures, as amended by a strike-all that would create a five-year repromulgation process for agency rules, require review of guidance documents, add cost-benefit analysis requirements, and tighten licensing reporting. Members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing JAPC review functions and raised concerns about costs and the scope of agency authority, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably 12-3. The committee then approved HB 699, which increases penalties for certain traffic infractions when they result in a crash; CS/HB 404, a local bill updating the City of Tampa firefighters’ and police officers’ pension plan; HB 711, creating a statewide Spectrum Alert and law-enforcement training for missing children with autism; HB 4023, a local ethics-related charter change for the North Springs Improvement District; HB 583, requiring registration and disclosure for agents and organizations associated with foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations; HB 251, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida; and HB 749, extending medical benefits for firefighters who suffer catastrophic injuries during training. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony and were reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee also considered several OGSR/open-records measures. PCB GOS-25-04 preserved exemptions for public safety communications system infrastructure records, PCB GOS-25-05 aligned cybersecurity-records sunset dates to October 2, 2026, and PCB GOS-25-06 narrowed exemptions for certain records held by the Department of Financial Services as receiver for insolvent insurers, making more information public. All three were reported favorably on 17-0 votes. The meeting adjourned after the final roll call.

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• I'm the legislative director for Bionis.
• </c><01:03:51.839><c> and</c> not in line with medical ethics and not in line with medical ethics and
• Ari Diddian, legislative director for OIG at DHS.
• 37:49.600><c> requirement</c> there's a legislative report requirement there's a legislative report requirement
• /c> legislators come with extensive legislators come with extensive professional<01:42:53.280><c> and

Bills: HF3935, HF2216, HF4354, HF4210, HF4212

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services

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• Is there anyone else who would like to speak to this legislation?
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of this legislation.
• Just wanted to voice our support for this legislation as well and maybe clarify a couple things.
• So we'd urge the passage of this piece of legislation. Thank you. I can stand for any questions.
• This is actually a legislative-created fund that never had money put in it. Mr. Chairman.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 13, which urges Congress and the Trump administration to codify and follow the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision limiting federal jurisdiction over “waters of the United States.” Senator Lakey, attorney Damien Schiff, and Mike and Chantelle Sackett testified that EPA and the Army Corps had overreached in regulating their North Idaho property and that the memorial would help prevent similar federal enforcement. The memorial was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and passed by voice vote. The committee then heard House Bill 678, which would allow wolf trappers to use transmitting trail cameras to monitor traps. Representative Shepard and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Fish and Game, Idaho Trappers Association, and livestock groups said the bill would make trapping more humane and practical, especially in remote areas and amid wolf management challenges. The Idaho Conservation League supported the intent but asked for an amendment, arguing the bill left unclear how long an animal could remain trapped and removed a minimum standard. The bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation after discussion and passed by voice vote. Next, the committee considered several DOGE Task Force cleanup bills. House Bill 566 repeals the never-implemented STORE outdoor recreation enhancement fund; House Bill 568 repeals obsolete provisions on floating timber and territorial townsite claims; and House Bill 774 repeals minimum fine provisions for illegal hunting of mountain lion, buffalo, and caribou. Each sponsor described the measures as code cleanup with no fiscal impact, and each bill received a do pass recommendation and passed by voice vote. The committee also received a lengthy informational presentation from the Idaho Water Users Association on North Idaho water issues. Presenters from Hayden Lake Irrigation District, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, and East Green Acres Irrigation District described aging infrastructure, urbanization, workforce shortages, aquifer conditions, and ongoing water exchange and settlement work, including the Palouse Basin, the Nez Perce-related water exchange, and the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Members asked about aquifer health and a forthcoming tribal water-right settlement involving the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. The committee then approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 23, 2026, and recessed briefly to accommodate the water presentation.

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• They will be required, through this legislation, to create that reunification plan.
• Yes, this legislation, I believe that part came from Representative Hunschofsky, but yes.
• That is not in this legislation.
• Well, that's in this legislation. The answers to that question are in the legislation.
• But we found Somehow, we found this beautiful compromise of legislation.

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• </c> I'm not sure what ethical I'm not sure what ethical responsibilities<01:07:16.480><c> are</c><01
• This concern underscores why clear legislation is necessary.
• </c><01:29:02.719><c> Major</c> legislation is necessary. Major legislation is necessary.
• The legislation hasn't passed in enough states yet.
• The legislation hasn't passed in enough states yet.

Bills: HB1697, HB1678, HB1679, HB2282, HB1940, HB1671, HB1481, HB2015, HB2207, HB2486

Keywords: natural hair braiding, registration, Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act, public health, sanitation, cumulative voting, associations, unit owners, board of directors, elections, Hawaii Revised Statutes, condominium, association meetings, electronic voting, proxy voting, mail voting, insurance, premium increase, policy cancellation, licensing

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1697, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. The DCCA Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it recognizes braiding as within the scope of cosmetology practice but warned that a broad exemption could create consumer protection gaps, especially around sanitation training, tool use, and enforcement. Supporters from the Institute for Justice and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued the current licensing regime is overly burdensome and unrelated to braiding, citing the 1,250-hour training requirement, high tuition costs, barriers for low-income entrepreneurs, and the fact that many other states already exempt braiders. Committee members asked whether a standalone sanitation course or similar training could address the board’s concerns, and the board said it would bring that idea back for discussion. The committee also noted 16 written testimonies in support and 2 in opposition. The committee then took up HB 1678, relating to condominium and planned community association elections using cumulative voting. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, said the bill would clarify that cumulative voting applies to all candidates, including write-ins, and would help resolve confusion in association elections. One testifier urged the committee to remove proxy voting, calling it an abuse of power in some associations, while another asked whether cumulative voting and proxies could be manipulated to stack votes. In response, the parliamentarian explained that cumulative voting and proxy voting are different, that proxies simply allow someone to vote on another’s behalf, and that existing deadlines and counting procedures reduce opportunities for abuse. Testimony also emphasized that electronic or mail voting can be secure and efficient, and that the bill would make the process clearer and more democratic. Finally, the committee heard testimony on HB 1679, which would clarify an association board’s authority over electronic meetings, electronic voting, voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Supporters said the measure would clean up statutory language, make electronic voting optional, and fix problems created by a 2024 change that made written-consent timing rules difficult to use for association actions. They also said the bill would clarify that proxies are only used at meetings, not for actions taken without a meeting. One opponent argued the bill needs further amendment because electronic voting is not well defined and could be abused, and questioned the neutrality of parliamentarians testifying on condominium bills. No votes were taken on any of the measures during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Is there anyone else who would like to speak to this legislation?
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of this legislation.
• Just wanted to voice our support for this legislation as well and maybe clarify a couple things.
• Section three is legislative intent.
• This is actually a legislative-created fund that never had money put in it. Mr. Chairman.

Summary: The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 13, which urges Congress and the Trump administration to codify and follow the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision and remove pre-Sackett guidance on federal wetland jurisdiction. Senator Lakey, attorney Damien Schiff, and Mike and Chantelle Sackett testified in support, describing the EPA’s enforcement actions against the Sacketts and arguing the decision should be fully implemented. The memorial was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and passed on voice vote. The committee then heard House Bill 678, which would allow the use of transmitting trail cameras to help wolf trappers comply with trap-check requirements. The sponsor and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Fish and Game Commission, Idaho Trappers Association, and livestock groups said the bill would improve efficiency and humane treatment while helping manage wolf populations. The Idaho Conservation League asked for amendments, arguing the bill removed a clear minimum standard for how long an animal may remain trapped. The motion to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation passed. Next, the committee approved several DOGE Task Force cleanup bills: House Bill 566, repealing the unused STORE outdoor recreation enhancement fund; House Bill 568, repealing obsolete code on floating timber and townsite claims; and House Bill 774, repealing minimum fines for certain illegal hunting offenses because those penalties are covered elsewhere in code. Each bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and approved by voice vote. The committee also approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 23, 2026. After a recess, the committee received a presentation from the Idaho Water Users Association on North Idaho water issues. Presenters from Hayden Lake Irrigation District, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, and East Green Acres Irrigation District discussed aging infrastructure, urban growth, aquifer conditions, workforce training, and water supply challenges in North Idaho. They described recent and planned projects supported by state funding, concerns about future demand, and the need for continued investment and coordination. No formal action was taken on the water presentation, and the meeting adjourned after questions about a forthcoming Coeur d’Alene tribal water rights settlement bill.

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• So Idaho came back, we approved legislation this body approved and voted for legislation that created
• So what this legislation does is lowers the barriers to entry.
• So what this legislation does is lowers the barriers to entry.
• This is legislation that is throughout the nation.
• It is uniform legislation.

Summary: The committee first took up a series of Idaho Department of Insurance rule dockets, all presented by Director Dean Cameron as part of a five-year negotiated rule review. The rules covered self-funded health care plans for government entities, joint public agency self-funded plans, long-term care insurance, small employer and individual health insurance availability, coordination of benefits, short-term health plans, and managing general agents. Cameron repeatedly said the changes were mostly clarifications, deletions of duplicative statutory language, and reduced filing burdens, with a few notable policy points including Medicare coordination for seniors, adding generic prescription coverage language, and revising short-term plan rules to allow both traditional and enhanced plans through the end of the calendar year. The committee asked several questions, but no opposition was raised, and each docket was approved by motion. For the short-term plan docket, the committee also approved making the pending rule effective on the Legislature’s 2026 sine die date to avoid a gap after the temporary rule expires. The committee then heard House Bill 563 from Representative Jeff Ehlers, which would change CPA licensure requirements in Idaho. Ehlers said the bill is intended to address a CPA shortage by creating additional pathways to licensure: a bachelor’s degree plus the CPA exam and two years of supervised experience, or a master’s degree/150 hours with the existing experience requirements. He also said the bill would expand reciprocity for out-of-state CPAs in good standing. During questioning, members explored whether the bill lowered barriers too much, whether Idaho-specific knowledge was needed, and whether the residency language for taking the exam should be removed. Public testimony included support from Ken McClure of the Idaho Society of CPAs, who said the bill reflects a national model and that supervised experience is a quality-control measure that can be satisfied through peer or mentor arrangements, not just direct employment. Rachel Misnick, a state employee, testified in opposition to one supervision phrase, saying it could make it harder for government accountants without access to an active CPA supervisor to qualify. Laura Lance, executive director of the Idaho Society of CPAs, supported the bill and said it adds flexibility for candidates with different learning styles and helps rural areas where supervision is harder to find. The committee ultimately voted to send House Bill 563 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.

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• So Idaho came back, we approved legislation this body approved and voted for legislation that created
• So what this legislation does is lowers the barriers to entry.
• I had the privilege of drafting this legislation and bringing it to you.
• This is legislation that is throughout the nation.
• It is uniform legislation.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee heard and approved several Idaho Department of Insurance rule dockets, most of them described as negotiated rules with no substantive changes and mainly aimed at removing duplicative language, clarifying definitions, and reducing regulatory burden. The approved rules covered self-funded health care plans, joint powers/self-funded arrangements, long-term care insurance, small employer and individual health insurance availability, coordination of benefits, short-term health plans, and managing general agents. Members asked a few technical questions, including about bonding versus dishonesty insurance, preexisting condition language, Medicare coordination, and the structure of short-term plans; the director explained that Idaho’s preexisting-condition protections remain in law and that the short-term plan changes were intended to expand consumer options and align coverage periods with the calendar year. One short-term plan docket had both a temporary and pending rule component, and the committee approved the pending rule to become effective on the Legislature’s sine die date. The committee also noted Rule 80 and Rule 82 declarations by members with insurance licenses. The committee then took up House Bill 563, which would lower barriers to becoming a CPA in Idaho by creating additional licensure pathways. Representative Ehlers said the bill responds to a CPA shortage by allowing a bachelor’s degree plus the CPA exam and two years of supervised experience, or a master’s degree path, while also easing reciprocity for out-of-state CPAs. Testimony from Rachel Misnick raised concern that the bill’s supervision language could make it harder for some state employees and others without direct CPA supervisors to qualify. Ken McClure, who helped draft the bill for the Idaho Society of CPAs, said the supervision requirement is a quality-control measure and that the Board of Accountancy can use peer or mentor verification arrangements; he also argued the reciprocity provisions reflect national uniform standards and would help Idaho CPAs practice elsewhere. Laura Lance of the Idaho Society of CPAs testified in support, saying the bill adds flexibility and helps address supervision challenges, especially in rural areas. After discussion, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.

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• He had to go to legislators to pass laws. We have the ability to pass laws.
• He had to go to legislators to pass laws, but he did it at a mere age in his 30s.
• I rise on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus and as a member of the California Legislative Black
• I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus in support of SCR 107.
• Today I rise as chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus to recognize Dr.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine announcements and motions. Senator González obtained unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The chamber then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 107, honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with extensive floor remarks from many senators reflecting on King’s legacy, civil rights, nonviolence, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to democracy. Speakers from multiple caucuses and affiliations supported the resolution, including Senators Richardson, Archuleta, Choi, Smallwood-Cuevas, Blakespear, Pérez, Weber, McNerney, Wiener, Reyes, Cabaldon, Rubio, and Alvarado-Gil. Their comments emphasized King’s leadership, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the Poor People’s Campaign, and the need to continue his work through policy and civic action. Senator Richardson closed on the measure, and the Senate adopted SCR 107 by roll call vote. After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment in memory. Senator Pérez honored Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, who died in a vehicle pursuit accident while on duty. Senator McGuire remembered Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, with additional remarks from Senators Becker and Laird about his cultural impact and philanthropy. Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil then honored the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, including children Journey Rose Guerrero, Maya Lupian, and Amari Peterson, and a 21-year-old, Susanna Archeletta, describing their lives and the community’s loss. The session ended with the Pro Tem noting the day’s reflection and announcing the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He had to go to legislators to pass laws. We have the ability to pass laws.
• He had to go to legislators to pass laws, but he did it at a mere age in his 30s.
• I rise on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus and as a member of the California Legislative Black
• I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus in support of SCR 107.
• Today I rise as chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus to recognize Dr.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of nonviolence, civil rights, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work amid current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to civil liberties. Senator Richardson closed on the resolution, and the roll was called; SCR 107 was adopted. After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment memorials. Senator Pérez requested adjournment in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, describing his service, family, and death in a duty-related car pursuit accident. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy, Bay Area roots, and charitable work. Senator Becker and Senator Laird added remarks about Weir’s cultural impact and the Grateful Dead’s place in California history. The Senate also adjourned in memory of the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, with Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil speaking about the lives of the four young victims, including children and a teenager, and condemning gun violence. The Pro Tem closed by reflecting on the day’s themes of justice, loss, and civic responsibility, and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2 p.m.