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• Today, there are no minimum requirements for how homes are inspected, how smoke contamination is tested
• Because California has no statewide standards for testing or remediation of smoke damage.
• The task force identified significant gaps in science, testing protocols, and claims practices.
• It does not mandate testing for every claim.
• Thirty-six percent of homes tested positive for asbestos.

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not initially present, then later established a quorum and heard several bills. The main special-order item was AB 1795 (Gibson), which would create statewide standards for testing, inspection, and remediation of wildfire smoke damage in homes, with CalEPA and public health agencies developing science-based standards and insurers required to follow new claims-handling timelines. Supporters, including Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and wildfire survivors, said the bill would bring consistency and safety; insurers and consumer groups generally supported the concept but sought further amendments on scope, standards, and claim handling. The committee voted do pass as amended and refer AB 1795 to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also considered AB 1576 (Ortega) on the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund, which would make changes intended to reduce litigation and employer assessments while preserving the program’s purpose of encouraging hiring of workers with prior disabilities. Labor-side witnesses supported the bill as a reform step, while business, public entity, and insurance groups opposed it, arguing it did not address the core structural problems and that a trailer bill was a better vehicle for broader reform. AB 1576 was voted do pass to Appropriations, with the roll held open. AB 1931 (Papan) would create an optional limited-lines license for utilities to offer home protection products for repairs to appliances and utility service lines. Support came from HomeServe, utilities, and industry groups, who said the bill would clarify current law and add consumer protections such as training, disclosures, and a free-look period; there was no opposition in the room. The committee passed AB 1931 to Appropriations. AB 2361 (Pacheco) would limit vicarious liability for peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing platforms like Turo while preserving insurance coverage requirements; supporters said it would align California with other states, while consumer attorneys opposed it as reducing accountability and consumer recovery. The committee passed AB 2361 as amended to Appropriations. AB 2098 (Kalra), heard later, would require employers to allow leave for workers to attend treatment for occupational injuries during work hours, subject to notice and business-necessity limits; labor groups supported it and business and insurance groups sought narrower standards. It was also voted do pass to Appropriations. The committee then completed roll-call add-ons and adjourned.

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• In terms of test scores, it's interesting.
• We're not a test-taking school, meaning testing is a byproduct of kids get an appreciation and gratitude
• We're not a test-taking school, meaning testing is a byproduct of In terms of test scores, it's interesting
• We're not a test-taking school, meaning testing is a byproduct of our education.
• So you'll see that even though we're not a test-taking school, we do take tests, such as the state tests

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• Is someone currently doing testing on biosolids?
• How many acres of land are going to be tested?
• That will be up to them in the test plots how big they make them, but it'll be a full-fledged testing
• Yeah, you have to test your land before you spread it.
• They do have a machine and they do have to test the water.

Bills: HB3126 , HB3177 , HB3311 , HB3465 , HB3786 , HB3915 , HB4333 , HB4476 , HB3403

Committee: House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Keywords: education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction

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• I think I could flunk a test on purpose really easily.
• And these tests have measures designed to... ...who are trained to give these tests.
• And these tests have measures designed to look for faking.
• Cozy was given an IQ test in 2012.
• Cozy was given IQ test in 2012. He was given... Mr. Cozy was given IQ test in 2012.

Committee: Senate Judiciary C

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• We have failed all our penetration tests.
• Then we failed our cyber test and we failed our penetration test.
• test course and be certified after they pass the course.
• test course and be certified after they pass the course.
• Representative, is this more about testing?

Bills: HB2056 , HB2057 , HB2224 , HB2257 , HB2265 , HB2311 , HB2352 , HB2367 , HB2369 , HB2446 , HB2532 , HB2592 , HB2752 , HB2809 , HB2957

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding, Arizona, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement

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• I'm concerned because you have testing protocols on who can proctor, what the testing security looks
• Representative, in creating this bill, my concern is when we get the test scores back from the testing
• I didn't have that direct discussion with testing Officials, my assumption is right now if we're testing
• or the majority of the testing.
• We We know that our friends in the northeast of the United States don't test everyone; they test the

Bills: HB4420 , HB3974 , HB3016 , HB3062 , HB3021 , HB3145 , HB4128 , HB3131 , HB3015 , HB3472 , HB3453 , HB1638 , HB4126 , HB2696 , HB2710 , HB3552 , HB3031 , HB3544 , HB3521 , HB4490 , HB4488 , HB1746 , HJR1069 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB1170 , HB3538 , HB4124 , HB3904 , HB4106 , HB2999 , HB3982 , HJR1077 , HB3464 , HB2588 , HB3462 , HB4440 , HB3674 , HB3345 , HJR1067 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB4337 , HB4338 , HB4359 , HB4392 , HB3557 , HJR1076 , HB4003 , HB3495 , HB3497 , HB3501 , HB3505 , HB3749 , HB3011 , HB4336 , HB4346 , HJR1087 , HB3240 , HB3647 , HB3796 , HB3969 , HB3972 , HB3983 , HB3984 , HB3989 , HB3383 , HB3130 , HB4358 , HB3327 , HJR1055 , HB3386 , HJR1089 , HB3087 , HB2970 , HB3314 , HB4129 , HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• call it the test site Nevada so I'll defer to that.
• , when 100 atmospheric and 828 underground tests were conducted.
• As you pointed out, we have 928 tests that nuclear tests that we performed more than any other nation
• The decision whether to continue testing, critical testing, supercritical testing is would certainly
• Would you recommend explosive nuclear testing in place of our subcritical testing that we do at the U

Committees: Senate Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee , Senate SeaPower Subcommittee , Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces , Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: national security, nuclear energy, Department of Defense, military readiness, public commentary, nominations

Summary: The meeting convened with a focus on the scrutiny of various nominations and their implications for national security. Mr. Brandon Williams was nominated as the Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, drawing attention to the pressing need to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal amid growing threats from other countries. This was echoed in discussions led by committee members who expressed concern over military readiness and the management of military installations, with emphasis on ensuring accountability within the Department of Defense. Public commentary was notably supportive of the nominations, although some concerns were raised regarding the administration's broader strategies.

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• And it also requires those products to be tested and labeled.
• Uh this also tested and labeled.
• And just one last provision I want to touch on is the testing variance language.
• </c><00:13:43.279><c> this</c> that they can qualify to test this that they can qualify to test this
• </c><00:13:58.480><c> product</c> going that there is tested product going that there is tested product

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chairman, I'm going to pass out the amendment I had, which includes a means test for that, but right,
• I mean, there is also a means test in here, which is my amendment, but it also includes their language
• I'm going to skip the means test.
• . substantially lower the amount of money per year by having a 300% means test.
• means testing into page four.

Bills: HB1329

Committee: Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Keywords: government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending

Summary: The Education Division met with all members present and first took up House Bill 1329, which would create a transparency database and website for school spending information. Senator Schaible offered Amendment 0204 to turn the bill into a study, citing concerns that the proposal would impose major data-collection burdens on 168 school districts, require new data standards and privacy protections, and likely cost far more than the $500,000 in the bill. Several members supported transparency but agreed the implementation costs and technical feasibility were unclear. The committee adopted the amendment 4-1, then passed HB 1329 as amended on a 5-0 vote, with Senator Shively to carry the bill. The committee then discussed House Bill 1540, the education savings account/voucher bill. Representatives from the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Public Instruction explained that they had not been consulted on the original drafting and outlined needed administrative changes, including clarifying the Bank as administrator, using a third-party program manager, involving DPI in rulemaking, adding audit and appeal procedures, and adjusting language on eligible purchases and school disqualification. They also said the current timeline was likely too aggressive to launch by the 2026-27 school year and estimated the program would require about 15 months to implement, with a fiscal note now around $5.1 million. Members also discussed policy-related amendments on means testing and application timing. Senator Shively proposed a 300% of poverty-level means test and a sign-up period to reduce costs and limit open-ended enrollment, while Senator Axman proposed a tiered approach that would keep all students technically eligible but phase in funding levels by income, preserving access for students who qualify for other federal supports. DPI said it could not currently disaggregate some data by family income and that the appeal process and procurement timeline still needed work. The committee did not move HB 1540 out that morning and instead recessed to continue discussion later after members had time to review the administrative and fiscal issues separately from the means-testing proposals.

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• Think about testing animals. And it is torture.
• Alternative testing, or they will receive the civil or criminal penalties they deserve.
• Alternative testing, or they will receive the civil or criminal penalties they deserve.
• Additionally, the Pets Act bans traditional animal test subjects.
• Additionally, the Pets Act bans traditional animal test subjects.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• There is some concern about testing for bacteria, but the statute does not allow that.
• They do test for bacteria, but they don't pay one way or the other on the other components.
• They do test for bacteria, but they don't pay one way or the other on the other components.
• There's a lot of arguments of, well, this process tests low, this one tests high, and this...
• For tests low.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The House Agricultural Affairs Committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and then introduced RS 331-92, a proposal by Rep. VanderWater to allow additional milk-testing quality categories to be set by rule between producers and buyers. VanderWater said the measure would give the Department of Agriculture flexibility to address testing issues beyond butterfat, protein, and somatic cell counts, including possible bacteria-related standards. Members asked whether organic dairy would be included, and he said it would apply to dairy sold to processors. The motion to introduce the RS passed unanimously. The committee then heard a detailed presentation from Matt Weaver of the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Brian Keekley of the Langdon Group on a proposed merger of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into the Idaho Department of Water Resources. They described a months-long evaluation process that included stakeholder interviews, a survey, a workshop, and a final report. The presenters said the recommended structure would keep the commission’s board and mission intact while moving support functions into IDWR, preserving local conservation district autonomy, maintaining the commission’s branding and non-regulatory identity, protecting funding, and creating a formal partnership framework to guard against enforcement or policy conflicts. Members generally expressed support for the proposal’s sideboards and the involvement of local districts. Questions focused on how the merger framework would be implemented and when. Weaver said Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 and House Bill 503 were the main legislative vehicles, with additional statutory cleanup and a combined budget expected for the 2027 session, along with a memorandum of understanding between the agencies. Committee members indicated they were comfortable with the legislation coming before them as early as Monday. The meeting concluded with no further business.

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• There is some concern about testing for bacteria, but the statute does not allow that.
• They do test for bacteria, but they don't pay one way or the other on the other components.
• They do test for bacteria, but they don't pay one way or the other.
• There's a lot of arguments about, well, this process tests low, this one tests high, and this, so.
• For tests low, this one tests high, and to me this gives the pathway for the department to set some standards

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• I don't think test define teachers.
• And overall, I do not agree with these potential new tests, and if we implement this test, this will
• Possibly with these tests for Tier 3 and Tier 4, tests are not supporting the teachers.
• or a paper-pencil test or a four-hour test, but she still has concerns about adding another test for
• 30:07.039><c> I</c><00:30:07.240><c> I</c> paper pencil test or a 4our test but I I paper pencil test

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So when I turned 40, my sister and I, we both started being tested.
• So when I turned 40, my sister and I, we both started being tested.
• additional tests done.
• So, thank God, you know, I had all the tests done.
• And one out of a hundred tests that is conducted, one of them is a man.

Summary: The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met and heard two bills. HB 141, by Rep. Woodson, would require the state group insurance program to cover out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for covered employees, with the goal of improving early detection and reducing the chance that patients skip follow-up imaging because of cost. Woodson described her personal experience with breast cancer screening and emphasized that the bill would help state employees get recommended mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, and related tests without financial barriers. The American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network supported the bill, and several members spoke in strong support, citing the importance of early detection and employee retention. The committee voted 15-0 to report HB 141 favorably. The committee then heard CS for HB 839, by Rep. Booth, which would shorten the period for health insurers to seek overpayment claims against participating psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, aligning psychologists with other health care providers and applying to claims on or after January 1, 2026. Booth said the change would improve access to mental health care by encouraging more psychologists to participate in insurance networks. The Florida Psychological Association appeared in support, and there was no debate. The committee voted 15-0 to report the bill favorably. At the end of the meeting, the vice chair, ranking member, and chair each offered brief remarks thanking members and staff for their work during the session. The chair noted the committee had focused on implementation and oversight issues and described the process as member-driven. The meeting then adjourned by motion to rise.

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• limits, and private well owners, on the other hand, are responsible for their own testing and water
• to provide free tests.
• I'll be happy to answer any questions. the township well testing program has the township well testing
• is growing in nitrate now well testing is growing in Southeastern<00:03:39.480><c> Minnesota</c><00:
• 47.760><c> finds</c> if somebody gets their well tested finds if somebody gets their well tested finds

Keywords: 1183, house

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• strips to test all of.
• It's good to practice to test all of their supply.
• But in the middle were xylazine test strips.
• So 90% were interested in test strips, 20% said they’d come to a program. And that’s trust.
• Maybe that’s the use of test strips or drug checking services as part of the mitigating.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Xylazine convened its second meeting, approved the minutes from its June 23 meeting, and reviewed its timeline and working groups. The co-chairs said the commission’s final report is due to the House and Senate clerks by March 30, 2026, and outlined three working groups focused on regulation/oversight of xylazine, treatment and outreach for exposed patients, and education/training for first responders, clinicians, treatment providers, and people who use substances. Staff will schedule working group meetings, with group presentations planned for December 11, followed by commission meetings in February and March to review and finalize the draft report. Public comment centered on research and practical responses to xylazine contamination in the drug supply. Dr. Tracy Green of Brandeis reviewed recent studies showing severe xylazine-related wounds and amputations in Philadelphia, withdrawal symptoms, the value of wound identification tools, and the usefulness of drug checking in detecting xylazine even when users did not suspect it was present. She urged expanded low-barrier wound care, more access to medications for opioid use disorder, overdose prevention sites, housing, and trauma-informed care, while cautioning that stricter controls could push the market toward other dangerous alpha-2 substances. Commissioners asked about early wound identification, dilution/cutting strategies, supplier engagement, and how to reduce stigma and improve treatment access. Tia Johnson of Boston Medical Center and Boston Health Care for the Homeless testified that xylazine contamination still requires naloxone for overdose response, but sedation can last longer and may require low-dose naloxone, oxygen support, and low-threshold monitoring spaces. She emphasized that xylazine-associated wounds can heal with consistent care, but patients often lose access to services when sent to hospitals unnecessarily. Commissioners discussed reimbursement barriers, especially in MassHealth and behavioral health settings, and the need for wound care to be available within detox and treatment programs rather than requiring transfers. The meeting ended with agreement to continue working group planning and adjournment.

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• The bill before you today carves out various professions from the ABC test to determine classification
• If a worker is truly an independent contractor, then they will pass the ABC test, and the businesses
• If a worker is truly an independent contractor, then they will pass the ABC test, and the businesses
• Applying the ABC test to insurance producers would not be a technical adjustment.
• Applying the ABC test to insurance producers would not be a technical adjustment.

Committee: Senate Senate Budget and Appropriations

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Next, I'll move to the electric vehicle supply equipment testing.
• and inspect EV charging to ensure test and inspect EV charging to ensure consumers<00:06:53.919><c>
• We're also seeking a variance for our testing facility licenses.
• facility licenses uh at our testing facility licenses uh at present<00:10:24.839><c> those</c><00:10
• facility infrastructure so that testing facility infrastructure so that we<00:10:46.120><c> can</c><

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• into that particular college and they need that test, I think the parents would go take the test, the
• kids would go take that test.
• to get into that particular college and they need that test I think the parents would go take the test
• Ward, so we discussed standardized testing.
• We're not doing standardized testing, or we're not receiving the results.

Bills: HB2352 , HB2388 , HB2418 , HB2499 , HB2500 , HB2579 , HB2584 , HB2804

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: funding, auditor general, county treasurer, procedural reviews, state appropriations, HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages

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• She said the first test was $5,800 and the second test was $965, both of which she appealed and is still
• She said the first test was $5,800 and the second test was $965, both of which she appealed and is still
• She said the first test was $5,800 and the second test was $965, both of which she appealed and is still
• She said the first test was $5,800 and the second test was $965, both of which she appealed and is still
• She said the first test was $5,800 and the second test was $965, both of which she appealed and is still

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several transportation and consumer-related bills. HB 496, relating to mamaki tea labeling, drew support from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Weights and Measures, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, which said the bill would help protect a culturally important crop and the Hawaii brand. Members questioned Agriculture about staffing and whether the bill was being used to reopen a package-labeling inspection branch; the department said it currently has no Oahu inspectors for that function but has a place for an additional inspector. No opposition was registered on the measure. HB 978, relating to electric utilities, and HB 1316, relating to DLNR/park reservations, were also heard. HB 1316 received support from State Parks, and members discussed where reservation fees would go and whether the statewide reservation system for three parks would cover its costs; the committee indicated a change would be made so fees go to the special fund. HB 914, relating to water carriers, drew support or comments from the PUC, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Harbor Users Group. The main discussion focused on the proposed automatic rate-adjustment mechanism tied to the GDP price index, with members asking for alternative index ideas and questioning whether the PUC already had authority to adopt such a mechanism. Young Brothers said the measure would provide clarity and help recover inflationary costs, while the chair raised concerns about repeated rate increases and asked for further testimony on possible alternative indices. HB 1161, relating to transportation and road usage charges, received support from the Insurance Division, DOT, and the State Energy Office, with comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Hawaii Food Industry Association. Members asked whether counties need state authorization to adopt mileage-based charges and why the bill included funding for implementation; DOT said it is helping counties build the data collection and billing system and that Honolulu is handling much of the collection work. A question was also raised about whether plug-in hybrids would be covered, and DOT said vehicles under the federal electric-vehicle definition would be included. HB 1301, relating to transportation network companies, drew opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, Lyft, and Uber, all arguing that classifying TNCs as common carriers and changing liability rules would raise costs, reduce access, and disrupt the current statewide framework. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.