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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC-TRS Public Hearings 02-03-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- the use of masks or disguises prohibits the use of masks or disguises except<00:15:11.640><c> for</c
- I do have questions for law enforcement, if you don't mind. one only prohibits the use of extreme one
- only prohibits the use of extreme masking,<00:18:07.920><c> but</c><00:18:08.080><c> does</c><00:18:
- Our policy prohibits mask use for anything except for those aforementioned covert operations such as
- ><c> refunds,</c> This prohibits claims for refunds, This prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard several Senate bills. SB 2149 would exempt paternity proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse from mediation and clarify the domestic abuse mediation exemption in divorce cases. The Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the measure but recommended technical and conforming changes, including updating references from HRS Chapter 584 to 584A and aligning the language more closely with the Uniform Mediation Act. Members discussed whether the bill’s wording could limit who may bring a support person to mediation, and the chair suggested the intent was to preserve survivor choice while avoiding ambiguity. No vote was taken in the portion heard.
SB 2203 would create an offense for law enforcement officers using masks or personal disguises. The Office of the Public Defender, ACLU of Hawaii, Legal Clinic, and many other supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and public trust, while still allowing safety exceptions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Honolulu Police Department, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, raised concerns about operational needs, undercover and auxiliary units, body cameras, and possible supremacy clause issues if the bill is aimed at federal officers. The chair noted the bill appeared likely to move forward and asked agencies and advocates to work on possible amendments; testimony count was reported as 114 in support, 3 opposed, and 2 comments.
SB 2251 would appropriate funds for the victim witness assistance program in the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying it would replace shortfalls from declining federal funding and help maintain victim services and rights information. A former program director also testified in support. When asked, the office said it would not object to a simple reporting requirement. The committee then moved on to SB 2311, which would address claims against the state and add reporting and timing requirements; the Department of the Attorney General testified with concerns and recommendations, and members began questioning current practices for handling claims and settlements.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, would you agree that in 2023 this legislative body decided to put a prohibition on all
- It prohibits PBMs from tying payments to certain contract conditions, prevents them from being forced
- It prohibits PBMs from tying payments to certain contract. and stuff like that.
- It prohibits PBMs from tying payments to certain contract conditions, prevents them from being forced
Bills:
SB667 , SB904 , SB1344 , SB1380 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1484 , SB1500 , SB1502 , SB1503 , SB1555 , SB1561 , SB1562 , SB1565 , SB1572 , SB1644 , SB1749 , SB1833 , SB2007 , SB2044 , SB2074
Committee:
House Public Health
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a large number of health-related bills, with much of the agenda focused on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulation, Medicaid administration, and health-system cleanup measures. Bills passed included HB 1344 on insulin affordability and state support for low-cost biosimilar insulin manufacturing; HB 1380 requiring the Health Care Authority to check death records to disenroll deceased Medicaid recipients; SB 2007 and SB 2074, both PBM-related measures addressing pharmacist reimbursement, dispensing fees, appeals, and penalties; SB 1572 creating a feasibility study on reorganizing the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and temporarily allowing the Health Commissioner to serve in a dual role; and SB 1555 updating the definition of intellectual disability to match the federal definition.
Members also approved several bills eliminating or repealing outdated councils and programs, including SB 1423 ending the Hospital Advisory Council, SB 1425 repealing the Health Care Workers and Educators’ Assistance Program and Health Care Workforce Resources Center, and SB 1502 eliminating the Alzheimer Dementia Disclosure Act Advisory Council. Other measures passed included SB 1561 changing EMS discipline to a progressive system, SB 244 and SB 667 making chiropractic language and training cleanup changes, SB 1749 on LP gas inspections for food trailers, SB 1484 requiring more detailed medical information for infant and child death investigations, SB 1562 clarifying hospice patient protections, and SB 1644 creating reporting related to alpha-gal to support possible research funding.
The most debated bill was SB 1503, which would expand the Choosing Childbirth Act so nonprofits without an Oklahoma physical address could receive grants to connect women seeking abortions with pregnancy resources. Members questioned whether grant dollars and salaries would stay in Oklahoma, whether reporting and accountability would be sufficient, and whether Oklahoma-based providers could do the work instead. The bill passed 5-2 after the sponsor said he was open to amendments and oversight. SB 1833, codifying a SNAP waiver restricting candy and soft drink purchases, and SB 904, modifying the use of certain state funds and facilities for medical procedures, also drew questions and passed on divided votes. The meeting ended after all listed bills were heard and voted on, with most measures passing unanimously or by wide margins.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It prohibits imposing minimum lot size requirements that would effectively prohibit twin homes or duplexes
- It prohibits requiring more than one off-street parking space per dwelling unit and prohibits imposing
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But beyond that, this bill prohibits you from even knowing you're paying a fee.
- House Bill 2989, which would have kind of effectively prohibited local jurisdictions from enforcing anti-camping
- Can you ask a question for me about the bill that just got a hearing this morning that would prohibit
- Can you ask a question for me about the bill that just got a hearing this morning that would prohibit
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders opened by criticizing several Democratic-backed measures they said would raise costs for Washington residents, including a utility surcharge in House Bill 2275, expanded producer responsibility for clothing, and a new tire fee in House Bill 2421. They framed the session around affordability concerns and argued that the majority was advancing taxes and fees that would make living and doing business in Washington more expensive. They also said the state should focus on transparency and accountability rather than new charges and restrictions.
Much of the question period focused on immigration-related issues and public safety. The leaders condemned recent comments by Governor Ferguson and Attorney General Brown about events in Minnesota, saying the incidents should be investigated carefully without inflaming tensions. They opposed a Senate bill addressing face coverings for law enforcement and another proposal to fine the Northwest Detention Center if state inspectors are denied access, arguing both were attempts to regulate or pressure federal authorities. They also criticized a bill that would bar certain ICE agents from future law enforcement jobs in Washington, saying it would not improve public safety and would distract from the state’s shortage of officers.
The leaders also discussed several other bills and policy ideas. They said a House bill limiting local anti-camping enforcement was delayed and expected back next week, with cities concerned about implementation and liability. They expressed general support for restoring College Bound funding for private universities, but said it should be handled through the budget without new taxes. They backed a bill to increase reporting and accountability for nonprofit and housing-related programs, citing concerns about fraud and misuse of public funds. They also strongly opposed a bill they said would make the initiative process harder, calling it undemocratic and a continued effort to reduce voter influence.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Board Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- with the initial comments that, given that we are a part-time legislature, there shouldn't be a prohibition
- That should be what should be prohibited.
- with the initial comments that given that we are a part-time legislature, there shouldn't be a prohibition
- That should be what should be prohibited.
Summary:
The Legislative Ethics Board met to reorganize its agenda, elect officers, approve prior minutes, review employment disclosure forms, consider rule amendments, and discuss a draft annual report. Larry Hoff was nominated and approved as chair, and Lori was nominated and approved as vice chair. The board then approved the December 8 minutes and found no ethics issues with two employment disclosure forms involving Senate and House security employees who are married to each other.
Jennifer presented proposed rule changes, described as mostly technical updates, including clarifying that either party may request a continuance for good cause, replacing references to a “complaint” with a “reasonable cause determination,” allowing the board to use an ALJ to hear matters and prepare an initial order, and clarifying discovery authority. The board moved, seconded, and unanimously approved the rule amendments. Members also reviewed a draft annual report and discussed updating biographies and other details.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on a draft advisory opinion about attorney-legislators representing clients in matters against state agencies. Jennifer explained that the draft concluded such representation is not automatically an ethics violation, but cautioned about special privileges, appearances of impropriety, and the need to keep legislative and private legal roles separate. Members debated whether the opinion should be broadened to emphasize that all legislators, regardless of outside employment, must avoid using their office for private advantage. Several members argued the issue is highly fact-specific and that a broad opinion could create unnecessary complexity or special treatment for lawyers. By the end of the discussion, the board appeared to decide not to issue the proposed opinion. The chair also noted a prior advisory opinion on citizen members of the board and reminded members of restrictions on lobbying and related activities. No public testimony was offered, and the board moved toward executive session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- That is why Senate Bill 73 builds upon SB 851 by prohibiting county registrars from allowing...
- It builds upon SB 851 by prohibiting county registrars from allowing federal agents from inspecting voting
- proposed to the authors, staff, and the committee alternate language that adopts a simpler approach, prohibiting
- proposed to the authors, staff, and the committee, alternate language that adopts a simpler approach prohibiting
Summary:
The committee heard three bills. SB 73, by Senator Cervantes, would bar county registrars from allowing federal agents to inspect voting machines and was presented as a response to alleged federal interference in California elections. Supporters said it would help local governments defend election systems, while Senator Choi opposed it as unnecessary and beyond state authority, arguing federal law already governs access to voting equipment. The bill passed on a 4-1 vote to Appropriations after the call was lifted.
SB 401, by Senator Hurtado and presented by Senator Allen, would authorize the Fair Political Practices Commission to extend Form 700 and other economic-interest filing deadlines during declared emergencies. Testimony and committee discussion focused on whether the bill gave the FPPC too much open-ended discretion, with members asking for clearer limits on how long extensions could last and when they would apply. The author and FPPC counsel said they would work on clarifying the language, and the bill passed 5-0 to Labor, Public Employment and Retirement.
SB 46, by Senator Umberg, would give the Secretary of State authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential or vice presidential candidates from the California ballot, aimed at preventing a third presidential term. Supporters from CREW and a constitutional law professor argued the measure was constitutional and necessary to enforce the 22nd Amendment, while the Secretary of State’s office raised concerns about creating an investigative role and suggested alternative language or use of an independent special counsel. Members debated whether ballot eligibility determinations should be made at the state or federal level, and the bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. The chair then thanked committee staff and adjourned the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That is why Senate Bill 73 builds upon SB 851 by prohibiting county registrars from allowing federal
- It builds upon SB 851 by prohibiting county registrars from allowing federal agents to inspect voting
- proposed to the authors, staff, and the committee alternate language that adopts a simpler approach prohibiting
- proposed to the authors, staff, and the committee, alternate language that adopts a simpler approach prohibiting
Summary:
The committee heard three bills. SB 73 by Senator Cervantes would bar county registrars from allowing federal agents to inspect voting machines, framed by the author as a response to federal interference in California elections. The Secretary of State supported the concept and asked for amendments to clarify procedures for inspection requests. Senator Choi opposed it as unnecessary and beyond state authority, arguing federal subpoena rules already govern such inspections. The bill passed on a 4-1 vote to Appropriations after the call was lifted.
SB 401 by Senator Hurtado, presented by Senator Allen, would authorize the FPPC to extend filing deadlines for statements of economic interest during declared emergencies. Testimony from the FPPC said the commission had no formal position but could administer the extensions, while members raised concerns that the bill was too open-ended and lacked a defined extension period. The author and committee members agreed to work on narrowing the language, and the bill passed 5-0 to Labor, Public Employment and Retirement.
SB 46 by Senator Umberg would give the Secretary of State authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential or vice presidential candidates from the California ballot, with the author focusing on preventing a third presidential term. Supporters argued the Secretary of State already has a role in enforcing ballot qualifications and that the bill is constitutional. The Secretary of State’s office raised concerns about turning the office into an investigatory body and suggested alternative language limiting the measure to the 22nd Amendment or using an independent special counsel. Members debated whether the state should make such determinations, and the bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. The chair also used the end of the hearing to thank staff and note it was her final hearing as committee chair.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- It builds upon SB 851 by prohibiting county registrars from allowing federal agents to inspect voting
- That is why Senate Bill 73 builds upon SB 851 by prohibiting county registrars from allowing...
- It builds upon SB 851 by prohibiting county registrars from allowing federal agents to inspect voting
- proposed to the authors, staff, and the committee alternate language that adopts a simpler approach prohibiting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, that was accompanied by a prohibition on spending anything net from the workforce development fund
- Um that was accompanied<00:02:28.879><c> by</c><00:02:29.599><c> uh</c><00:02:29.760><c> prohibition<
- /c><00:02:30.400><c> on</c> accompanied by uh prohibition on accompanied by uh prohibition on spending
Committee:
House Ways and Means
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also directs DCF to repeal a rule that currently prohibits faith-based ideology associated with
- These are ...programs must adhere to the program rules, which prohibit the inclusion of faith-based ideology
- These programs must adhere to the program rules, which prohibits the inclusion of faith-based ideology
- And the care has been given by a relative, maybe in their home setting, and right now that's prohibiting
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills. SB 894, relating to faith-based content in batterers’ intervention programs, was explained as allowing certified programs to offer voluntary faith-based components alongside existing models. Members raised questions about how faith would be defined, whether participation would be optional, and how all faiths would be included. An amendment was adopted clarifying that faith-based activities may be offered but not required and removing language directing DCF to repeal a rule. After supportive testimony from faith-based advocates and some debate, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senators Harrell and Garcia later recording affirmative votes.
The committee then considered SB 1240 on substance abuse and mental health care, which would assign state oversight of the 988 Lifeline, remove the annual needs assessment barrier for medication-assisted treatment licensing, and require annual continuing education for forensic evaluators. An amendment with technical conforming changes and two substantive clarifications was adopted. Members expressed support for expanded access to behavioral health services, and the bill was reported favorably.
Later, the chair presented SB 1736, which would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities. After an amendment clarifying sliding scale insulin and related medication administration, the committee heard testimony from family advocates describing how the bill would prevent unnecessary institutionalization and reduce costs. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1286, which clarifies that allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities such as biking or playing outside does not by itself constitute neglect unless reckless or dangerous. After brief support testimony, that bill was also reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Commerce and Tourism Mar 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- COMMUNICATIONS CAN BE SENT AND RECEIVED AT ANY HOUR WITHOUT VIOLATING THE LAW BUT WOULD CONTINUE TO HAVE PROHIBIT
- UNDER YOUR AMENDMENT WHAT COMMUNICATION WOULD BE ALLOWED AND BY WHOM DURING THAT PROHIBITED TIME. >>
- AMENDMENT WOULD CLARIFY EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS CAN BE SENT WITHOUT VIOLATING THE LAW BUT WOULD CONTINUE TO PROHIBIT
- FLORIDA LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF PRESCRIPTION HEARING AIDS THROUGH THE MAIL.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And by the way, to all of you saying we can't work because we have a constitutional 60-day prohibition
- I wish folks paid more attention to that prohibition, the prohibition that we're going to suspend right
- the state of Texas, it was more. common than not that we would suspend the constitutional 60-day prohibition
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 112 May 6th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> ultimately prohibited. ultimately prohibited.
- of price or wage setting prohibition of price or wage setting algorithm<02:22:20.479><c> will</c><02
- </c><02:30:59.439><c> when</c><02:30:59.680><c> it's</c> pricing is only prohibited when it's pricing
- </c><02:32:40.640><c> to</c><02:32:40.880><c> protected</c> by tying the prohibition to protected by
- ><c> for</c><03:25:06.479><c> general</c> elected offices prohibited for general elected offices prohibited
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:28:20.120><c> doesn't</c> because we know that prohibition doesn't because we know that prohibition
- </c><01:45:48.920><c> person</c> crime and became a prohibited person crime and became a prohibited person
- </c> prohibited person get expunged also? prohibited person get expunged also?
- Uh, complete background information helps prevent prohibited individuals from Prevent prohibited individuals
- :59.120><c> including</c> dismissal, hiring prohibited, including dismissal, hiring prohibited, including
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Prohibiting facilities like public elementary schools to be used by shelters for aliens who are not admitted
- A deny is issued only if the individual is clearly prohibited by law.
- </c><01:31:45.280><c> by</c> the individual is clearly prohibited by the individual is clearly prohibited
- </c><01:31:51.600><c> is</c> The proceed response is if no prohibition is confirmed.
- </c> such individual is explicitly prohibited such individual is explicitly prohibited from<01:52:10.719
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 1141 - Omnibus Housing finance and policy provisions- 05/08/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 30 would modify a section of law that prohibits deeds, rental agreements, restrictive covenants
- </c><00:16:10.160><c> uh</c> that prohibits uh that prohibits uh deeds,<00:16:11.440><c> rental</c><00
- that currently prohibits those contracts from<00:16:18.800><c> living</c> from living from living uh
- Section 31, running from page R24 to R26, would prohibit a private equity company, as defined in the
- </c><00:59:09.320><c> of</c> single-family ownership prohibition of single-family ownership prohibition
Summary:
The conference committee on the housing omnibus bill began with member introductions and a staff walk-through comparing House and Senate provisions. House Research staff reviewed major policy differences affecting Minnesota Housing Finance Agency operations, including limits on how much the agency may retain from state appropriations for administrative costs, new reporting requirements, restrictions on transfers between appropriated accounts, and House-only language requiring annual expenditure of investment income from state appropriations. Senate provisions were also summarized, including tighter rules on when appropriations may be placed into Housing Development Fund bookkeeping accounts, updated operating-cost reporting, and Senate-only changes to how investment earnings may be used. Staff also described shared and differing provisions on program-money transfers, a lived-experience earnings exemption, and a long list of Senate-only policy changes, including manufactured home park tenant protections, low-income housing tax credit and bond-related changes, a task force on housing taxes and fees, and repealers affecting Housing Development Fund authority and certain older programs.
Fiscal staff then reviewed the budget impacts. The House side included one-time appropriations for workforce housing development, family homeless prevention and assistance, a Minnesota Nice Home Share pilot, and homebuyer education, along with debt service for $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds and transfers/cancellations that produced a net zero general fund impact across the budget window. The Senate side noted a fiscal note for the housing taxes and fees task force and a smaller housing infrastructure bond authorization, with corresponding debt service costs and a total Senate budget-window impact of about $1 million in general fund debt service. After the staff presentations, the committee moved to public testimony.
Commissioner Jennifer Ho of Minnesota Housing said the bill’s housing infrastructure bonds and continued support for family homeless prevention were important, and she supported the lived-experience earnings exemption, while noting concerns about the interest-earnings provisions. Testifiers from Greater Minnesota groups praised the workforce housing investments and Senate updates to the state housing tax credit and infrastructure grant program, though they suggested changes to the geographic distribution language. HOME Line urged funding for statewide tenant hotline services, citing rising demand and asking for $1 million if additional money becomes available. The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers supported the bill’s investments and emphasized the need to pair housing development with supportive services. Housing First Minnesota praised housing infrastructure bonds and other investments but criticized the omission of the Minnesota Starter Homes Act. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association began testimony opposing certain rent-control-related provisions in the House bill. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- It prohibits discrimination or penalties against students for expressing religious, political, or ideological
- It<00:02:45.920><c> prohibits</c><00:02:46.480><c> discrimination</c><00:02:47.120><c> or</c><00:02:47.440
- ><c> penalties</c> It prohibits discrimination or penalties It prohibits discrimination or penalties
- </c> retain the authority to prohibit retain the authority to prohibit expression<00:47:30.640><c> that
- </c> Schools retain the authority to prohibit Schools retain the authority to prohibit expression<00:
Bills:
HB0159
Committee:
Senate Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 33 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is important, considering the next major portion of this legislation, which is the prohibition on
- safer environment for our children by requiring school districts to formulate policies that will prohibit
- requiring DESE to provide guidance, recommendations, and a model policy for school districts to prohibit
- policy for school to provide guidance, recommendations, and a model policy for school districts to prohibit
- The prohibition on unfettered access to social media by those under 16 contained in the bill is not motivated
Summary:
The House first recognized several student athletes and teams, including East Bridgewater cheerleaders, Medway athletes and teams, and the Housatonic Valley basketball team, and adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to advance a petition concerning an extension of a lease authorization for conservation land.
The chamber then took up Senate 2581, as amended, a major education and youth technology bill. The bill was rewritten to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education, including restrictions on personal electronic devices in public schools and limits on social media access for children. Members debated whether the policy should be bell-to-bell or allow more local flexibility, and several amendments were offered. An amendment from Attleboro to preserve district-specific policies was rejected, while a consolidated amendment tightening social media restrictions and related protections was adopted.
The House also considered and passed several other bills, including measures amending the Sandwich charter, authorizing Springfield to help certain residents with local tax obligations, authorizing charity alcohol auctions, and directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific police applicant. In addition, the House rejected concurrence on a Senate version of a higher education infrastructure bill and instead appointed a committee of conference. Later, the House accepted a conference report on modernizing cannabis laws after debate focused on regulatory streamlining, equity, ownership caps, and hemp regulation. The report was adopted by roll call, and the House then passed the amended education bill to be engrossed before adjourning to the next day.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/29/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #21
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Livingston, members, as passed by the House, House Bill 2170 prohibits a company domiciled
- the bat that would be great representative Livingston members as passed the House House bill 2170 prohibits
- The Senate amended the bill by prohibiting an employee from facilitating any form of social transitioning
- the instances in which a governmental entity or employee is liable for violations of prescribed prohibitions
- the instances in which a governmental entity or employee is liable for violations of prescribed prohibitions
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force Apr 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides certain prohibitions, certain restrictions, and then also some allowances and exceptions.
- So again, if you're inside the enhanced mitigation zone, baiting is prohibited.
- Baiting is prohibited if you're within the CWD buffer zone.
- Baiting is prohibited if you're within the CWD buffer zone.
- we've been on page six, beginning of line 10, and apparent prevalence exceeds 1.5% threshold, the prohibition
Summary:
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission/task force met on April 17, 2026, with a quorum present. Members adopted the agenda and prior minutes, then received an update on the chronic wasting disease (CWD) index case in Washington Parish. Staff explained that a hunter-submitted deer tested positive in January 2026, the case was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory, and an emergency declaration was issued March 11 to extend the CWD control area into portions of Washington and surrounding parishes. The update also reviewed baiting restrictions in enhanced mitigation and buffer zones, the 180-day duration of the emergency declaration, and the department’s website tools for locating affected areas. The commission then agreed to table its own CWD task force recommendations while Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 was being considered during the legislative session.
Senator Womack summarized SCR 24 as a “reset” of CWD policy. He said it would set a 1.5% apparent prevalence trigger, require at least 300 samples, shorten the management zone from 25 miles to 15 miles, and allow baiting/supplemental feeding from the opening of deer season through March 31 unless the trigger is met. He said the resolution would also help address feral hog issues and restore more normal hunting and economic conditions. Commission and staff members clarified that the resolution would not affect deer pens or livestock under the Department of Agriculture, and that if sampling goals are not met, feed bans would apply the following year.
Several stakeholders testified on the economic and management impacts. Louisiana Farm Bureau representatives supported the effort to find a workable solution but asked for clarity on how the resolution would be implemented, especially whether emergency declarations would immediately impose new restrictions. They emphasized the need to avoid discouraging deer sampling and to consider impacts on feed suppliers, landowners, and hunting leases. A written statement from Vic Blanchard of the Louisiana Landowners Association opposed SCR 24 and HCR 4, arguing that easing restrictions would worsen CWD spread and undermine wildlife management. Other speakers said the resolution should preserve economic planning for feed businesses and allow the commission to continue monitoring disease prevalence. After public comment, the commission voted to table its recommendations and then adjourned without taking a vote on SCR 24 itself.