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• This legislation really just seeks to clarify what an individual may do in essentially displaying a firearm

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee approved the February 6, 2026 minutes and then considered several print requests. Senator Shippy presented RS 33200, which would clarify the law on resistance to a threatened party and the defensive display of a firearm; it was introduced without opposition. Senator Anthon presented RS 33340, a criminal trespass change aimed at preventing intentional disruption of church services, and the committee voted to send it to print. Senator Taves also presented RS 33347, the “conversational AI safety act,” which would require chatbots to disclose that they are chatbots and add protections for children; it likewise advanced to print. The committee then heard House Bill 504, presented by Senator Guthrie and Idaho State Lottery Director Andrew Arulanandum. The bill would prohibit bulk lottery ticket purchases by setting a $5,000 purchase threshold within a certain time period and allowing the Lottery to flag suspicious activity. Supporters said the measure is intended to protect the integrity of the lottery, keep prizes and tax revenue in Idaho, and deter syndicates that target games nearing sellout. The director said the fiscal impact would be essentially zero and noted other states have similar restrictions. After discussion, the committee voted to send HB 504 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The chair then adjourned the meeting with brief weekend and Valentine’s Day remarks.

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• THANKSGIVING, THE MORNING AFTER THANKSGIVING THE SHARES OFFICE WAS CALLED BACK OUT TO REPORT OF HIM FIRING A FIREARM

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And we will go ahead and open House Bill 2500, transfers to charities, and staff report.
• And we will go ahead and open House Bill 2500, transfers to charities, and staff report.
• House Bill 2500 relates to transfers to charities. Good morning again.
• If the affidavit requests the transfer of property, the holder of property must transfer that property
• We have a banking account if they need to transfer assets.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. On House Bill 2354, relating to common interest communities under WUCIOA, staff explained that the proposed substitute would exempt small middle-housing communities from most WUCIOA provisions, exempt certain middle-housing communities from reserve studies if wastewater-related reserve components are not needed, raise the audit threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 in annual assessments, and prevent governing documents from shifting maintenance costs for EV chargers and heat pumps away from the unit owner. Representative Reed and a Community Associations Institute witness supported the bill as a set of cleanup changes tailored to smaller communities, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then heard House Bill 2412, which would add a ninth Superior Court judge in Yakima County. Representative Mendoza and Yakima County officials and judges testified that the county has had eight judges since 1998 despite major population growth, rising filings, and a backlog of more than 2,800 cases older than two years. They said the county can accommodate the new judge physically and has budgeted its share of the cost. The bill was supported as a way to reduce delays, protect speedy-trial rights, and improve access to justice, and the hearing was closed without opposition testimony. House Bill 2500, concerning transfers of beneficiary-designated property to charities, would require holders such as financial institutions or insurers to notify charitable beneficiaries within 10 days of the owner’s death, allow charities to submit an affidavit to claim the property, require transfer within 30 days, and bar holders from demanding personal information or requiring charities to open accounts or wait on other beneficiaries. Charitable organizations strongly supported the bill, describing long delays and invasive paperwork, while credit unions and bankers raised concerns about identity verification, fraud risk, and the 30-day deadline. The committee then heard House Bill 2595, which would extend the time limit for collateral attacks on criminal judgments from one year to three years and allow the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation in those matters. Supporters, including incarcerated individuals, defense-related advocates, and the League of Women Voters, argued the current deadline is too short for pro se prisoners and juvenile offenders to discover and litigate claims; prosecutors and victim advocates opposed it, citing finality, workload, and harm to victims. Finally, House Bill 2597 would create a state civil cause of action for violations of federal constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement, with damages, fees, and a three-year limitation period. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an accountability measure for constitutional violations, while law enforcement and other opponents warned about unclear definitions, immunity issues, and unintended consequences. The hearing on HB 2597 was concluded, and the committee noted an executive session on the bill would occur later.

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• It simply gets rid of our illegal law that contradicts our Constitution.
• They're not common carriers, and yet, unwisely, and in my thought, illegally, they've been given the
• They're not common carriers, and yet, unwisely, and in my thought, illegally, they've been given the
• It limits the ability to expropriate and transfer to a third person.
• The current law isn’t illegal or unconstitutional, as has been suggested here today.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• So now he's pushing this redistricting plan, this Gavin-mander, illegally against the Constitution, as
• And that is that there's always been a fundamental question: How do you transfer power?
• How do governments transfer power? And it can be done by violence.
• . but you have wantonly wasted money, for example, giving free health care to illegal immigrants at the
• Newsom, when your campaign for president ends, kindly transfer your campaign treasury over to the state

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, recess, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into a highly procedural and contentious floor session centered on redistricting measures. Members debated a point of order raised by Assembly Member DeMaio challenging the constitutionality of SB 280, ACA 8, and AB 604; the Speaker ruled the point not well taken, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on appeal. The body also took up consent-calendar and procedural motions, including suspending rules to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 and to bring the measure up without reference to file. Several motions to re-refer or suspend rules on related measures failed, while the motion to adopt the late amendments on ACA 8 carried. The main substantive item was ACA 8, the Assembly Constitutional Amendment related to redistricting, presented by Assembly Member Berman as a response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in other states, especially Texas. Supporters argued the measure was a temporary, voter-driven response to protect democracy, counter partisan gerrymandering, and address broader threats tied to the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement and health care cuts. Opponents argued ACA 8 would undermine California’s independent citizens redistricting commission, violate the state Constitution, and amount to partisan gerrymandering or a power grab. Members on both sides framed the issue as a defense of democracy, but disagreed sharply over whether the Legislature should act or leave redistricting to voters and the existing commission. No final vote on ACA 8 is shown in the transcript excerpt, but the Assembly did vote on several procedural matters: the appeal of the Speaker’s ruling was sustained 58-18; the motion to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 passed 58-19; a motion to re-refer ACA 8 and SB 280 to Judiciary failed 19-58; and a motion to take up A.J.R. 21 without reference to file failed 19-58. The session remained focused on ACA 8 and related redistricting questions, with extensive floor speeches from both supporters and opponents.

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• Exactly right, but it's all transferred from the 100-plus million.
• Exactly right, but it's all transferred from the 100-plus million.
• </c> exactly right but it's all transferred exactly right but it's all transferred from<01:38:54.920>
• You're transferring the administration of the program to the insurance carrier.
• You're transferring the administration of the program to the insurance carrier.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns. Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• I have an emergency for wolves in my county, in my district right now, for illegal marijuana grows and
• extending the time owners have to reclaim their rescued pets. pets before they're adopted out, transferred
• Or transfer from a local animal control for 90 days.
• the other thing, and that is, what if they're full and they've got another shelter that they could transfer
• So if you would look at time and also look at the ability to transfer if they're full. Thank you.

Committee: House Emergency Management

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's a lot more money that's being transferred over right now that that's some of this money is actually
• being used to defend illegal immigrants in court.
• Charge wire transfer fees on the your closing? >> It depends right.
• So. >> Have you ever considered charging a wire transfer fee to, you know, for the closing it whatever
• It allows the gold and silver to be electronically transferred mendieta counties and statements it and

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> anger in a very unproductive or illegal anger in a very unproductive or illegal or<00:36:36.079>
• It's what transfers asset to asset.
• Um so this transfers asset to asset.
• transfers and blah blah blah.
• transfers and blah blah blah.

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Do they have somebody who was here illegally committing crimes in our community?
• Do they have somebody who was here illegally committing crimes in our community?
• Do they have somebody who was here illegally committing crimes in our community?
• Do they have somebody who was here illegally committing crimes in our community?
• Do they have somebody who was here illegally committing crimes in our community?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The bill in front of you transfers funding from the general fund to the state fire marshals division
• those include not only what you might think are kind of um the common ones like use of force or firearms
• use<01:58:16.800><c> of</c><01:58:16.960><c> force</c><01:58:17.280><c> or</c><01:58:17.599><c> firearms
• training uh and use of force or firearms training uh and emergency<01:58:20.000><c> vehicle</c><01:58
• transferring bodily fluids onto<03:05:38.319><c> a</c><03:05:38.640><c> transit</c><03:05:39.120><c>

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That dam has actually since been transferred to the town of Warren after the state rebuilt it.
• Because we seek capital funding, we're able to use some of those capital funding to basically transfer
• Generally, the federal funding stays in its own accounting unit, and so we don't actually transfer it
• Generally, the federal funding stays in its own accounting unit, and so we don't actually transfer it
• illegal illegal for<01:27:09.679><c> anybody.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 1042, which would increase the BFA contingent credit limit. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli explained that under RSA 66, state debt capacity is tied to unrestricted revenue and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is contingent rather than direct debt. She said the state currently has about 4.2% to 4.3% debt-to-revenue ratio, about $120 million in additional capacity, and that approving the bill’s proposed increase would reduce available capacity for future state borrowing, including capital budgets. She noted the BFA has a long history of using guarantees without a state payout, but said the legislature should consider whether the full additional $250 million is needed and whether unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Pease Development Authority, should be reviewed in the future. Committee members asked whether guarantees have the same effect as actual debt for bonding capacity, and the treasurer confirmed that they do for purposes of the formula. Members also asked about the usual level of debt relative to the statutory 10% cap, and she said the state generally stays well below that limit. BFA Executive Director James Key Wallace then testified that the request was driven by rising project costs, inflation, and the need for more runway so the agency does not have to return to the legislature in an emergency. He said the BFA is self-supported, has never had a guarantee paid out by the state, requires collateral and reserves, and believes the appropriate range is closer to $400 million to $450 million; he also said a Senate bill would raise the limit to $400 million. He added that the BFA’s pipeline includes projects from about $15 million to $100 million and that housing availability is an important factor in business location decisions. After closing the work session on House Bill 1042, the committee opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage for pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Dave Nagel, the prime sponsor, gave extensive background on his long career in pain medicine and said the bill is intended to improve access to non-opioid therapies and evidence-based pain management. He described the broad population affected by chronic pain and opioid use disorder, and said the proposal has long had bipartisan and stakeholder support. No vote or final action was taken on House Bill 241 in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• reap the benefit that was taken away, effective January 1, 2025, the open all E pull tabs are now illegal
• 03:44.200><c> now</c> 2025 the open all e pull tabs are now 2025 the open all e pull tabs are now illegal
• and so this giant source of illegal and so this giant source of revenue<00:03:48.239><c> for</c><00:
• </c><00:41:56.839><c> her</c><00:41:56.960><c> nobody</c> just nobody has to transfer her nobody just
• That didn't happen in our case, but this can transfer to living spouses and stuff like that.

Bills: HF169 , HF195 , HF194 , HF1756 , HF2133

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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• in that we won't we don't want illegals in that we won't we don't want illegals in but at the end of
• of the custody of permanent transfer of the custody of permanent transfer of the custody of permanent
• a collection of artifacts transferred a collection of artifacts transferred a collection of artifacts
• transfer transfer now let's see the next now let's see the next now let's see the next one the next
• and W you get brown or black and illegal and W you get brown or black and illegal and W you get out

Bills: SB 26 , SB 28 , SJR 36 , SB 616 , SB 565 , SB 384 , SB 28 , SB 28 , SR 131 , SR 168 , SR 174 , SR 175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• After July 1, 2033, any funds remaining in the account must be transferred to the Capital Furnishings
• international volunteers, Palestinians, and Israeli activists, to peacefully demonstrate against the illegal
• contact and media contact when she volunteered to stand with Palestinian farmers whose land was being illegally
• To travel and advocate on behalf of Palestinian people displaced by illegal Israeli settlements, the

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on several bills. On Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, dealing with voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, members considered amendments affecting tribal meeting requirements and an electronic ballot portal; one amendment to study the portal rather than authorize it was adopted, while the tribal-meeting amendment was not. The bill was then reported out with a due pass as amended recommendation. Substitute Senate Bill 6081, concerning nondisclosure of sex designation records, saw an amendment adopted to limit the privacy protections to survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, but the amendment was later rejected on final passage and the bill was reported out due pass. Substitute Senate Bill 6034, codifying the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, was amended to require Senate confirmation of the executive director and was reported out due pass as amended. Senate Bill 6084 on repeat voting was reported out due pass without amendment. Second Substitute Senate Bill 5968, implementing Executive Order 25-03 on agency credentials, had one amendment adopted on annual ORIA reporting and another rejected; it was reported out due pass as amended. Senate Bill 6137 on sports wagering was amended to restrict certain prop bets and to make threats tied to wagers a gross misdemeanor, then reported out due pass as amended. The committee then opened public hearings on a number of bills. The most extensive testimony was on Gross Substitute Senate Joint Memorial 8014, which calls for a U.S. investigation into the death of Aishanur Ezgi Eygi; family members, University of Washington students and staff, advocates, and others testified in support, emphasizing accountability and the need for an independent investigation, while one speaker opposed the memorial as a misuse of legislative time. The committee also heard testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5840, which would change campaign finance reporting schedules and participation rules; Public Disclosure Commission staff supported the bill as a transparency and consistency measure, while campaign treasurers and compliance officers opposed it, arguing the added reporting would be burdensome and costly. Substitute Senate Bill 6049, expanding Public Records Act exemptions for certain survivors, anonymized demographic data, and Healthy Youth Survey responses, drew support from OFM and opposition from a public-records advocate who warned against adding more exemptions. Substitute Senate Bill 6160, reducing or changing the frequency of numerous agency reports, was supported by OFM as a way to right-size reporting requirements. The committee also heard brief testimony on Senate Bill 5000 designating “The Evergreen State” as the official state nickname, Senate Bill 5325 designating the state cactus, Senate Bill 6044 recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas as a legislatively recognized day, Senate Bill 6313 creating a Capital Centennial Stewardship Account, and Substitute Senate Bill 5827 expanding veterans’ preference documentation to include pre-discharge certification. No votes were taken during the public hearing portion, and the meeting adjourned after closing testimony on the final bills.

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• In Texas, if you're a young trooper and you want to get killed, transfer out of the county and then tell
• Texans' right to privacy is being violated by individuals illegally recording and taking photographs
• And this would ever suggest that that would be illegal?
• events that terrorized our facility, animals, staff, and guests when Davion Irvin repeatedly and illegally

Bills: HB33 , HB45 , HB48 , HB1261 , HB1465 , HB1778 , HB2596 , HB5238 , SB2969 , HB45 , HB48

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• at the reasons why that did not happen in Texas, if you're a young trooper and you want to get transferred
• Texans' right to privacy is being violated by individuals illegally recording and taking Senator King
• Nothing in this would ever suggest that that would be illegal. Correct?
• events that terrorized our facility, animals, staff, and guests when Daveon Irvin repeatedly and illegally

Bills: HB 33 , HB 45 , HB 48 , HB 1261 , HB 1465 , HB 1778 , HB 2596 , HB 5238 , SB 2969

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• Musk's illegal power grabber causing.
• understanding that we are working with DHS to perform task forces to take on the cartels and the illegal
• The Biden administration transferred six billion in frozen Iranian funds just weeks before Hamas's October
• of a sudden getting what he demands by tweet from this administration. has temporarily blocked his illegal

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• consistent with what we said last year, in terms of our look and our approach to gun violence and firearm
• Our look and our approach to gun violence and firearm deaths, especially dealing with our teens.
• and teens between the ages of 1 to 19. >> And our state is not excluded from firearm deaths or injuries
• It does not create another form of loitering or illegal activity. surgical mask during any protest or
• </c><04:16:10.640><c> to</c> we are in this bill making it illegal to we are in this bill making it illegal

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• So among these probably majority of 20 million or so illegal aliens are here.
• And so, in New Hampshire, we have also all we're asking million or so illegal aliens are here. million
• or so illegal aliens are here.
• Just as musketss gave way to modern firearms, we must now consider how emerging tools like defensive
• modern firearms, we must now consider how<04:18:37.199><c> emerging</c><04:18:37.600><c> tools</c><04

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all