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• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions. Good morning.
• this bill provides automatic salary increases for the chairman, for the chairperson of the Energy Commission
• actually complete the plans that the studio themselves develop and submit to the California Film Commission
• Your procedural motion.
• And also procedures should it happen.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He added that the list goes on, including several boards, councils, and commissions such as the Liquor
• Commission and the Executive Branch Ethics Committee.
• The inner workings of the contract—vacation days, grievance procedures, promotion procedures—to have
• </c><01:18:43.520><c> promotion</c> days grievance procedures promotion days grievance procedures promotion
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Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313, and Representative Perez moved to retain the bill, saying it needed work and was not ready as written. Representative Smith supported that approach, and the motion to retain passed 18-0. The committee then considered House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure. Representative Smith and others argued the bill was too broad, could create litigation and discovery disputes, and might even be read to affect criminal cases. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and the chair agreed to place it on consent with a report to be prepared. The committee next heard House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved to retain, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0. The committee then took up House Bill 509, a fiscal note bill requiring reporting related to forfeitures. Members on both sides discussed the bill’s cost, the burden of collecting and collating the data, possible duplication across fiscal years, and whether the information was already being collected. The OTP motion passed 11-7, and Chairman Lynn asked Representative McFarland to prepare the report; a minority report was anticipated. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 520, which would authorize Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas. Representative Kuttab supported the bill, saying similar authority exists in other agencies and states. Opponents argued the DOE already can obtain information through the attorney general, that the bill would create an unbalanced internal enforcement process, and that the subpoena authority was not tied to the curriculum-related concerns raised in testimony. Representative Ter offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena authority from DOE hearing officers to the attorney general; the amendment failed 7-11. The committee then voted on the bill as amended, and the OTP motion passed 10-8, with a minority report also requested.

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• graduation requirements, and satisfied all requirements of pathway one through the Educational Commission
• Even individuals who have been trained in the U.S. are reluctant to perform procedures in rural community
• The Industrial Commission, when they set their fee schedule, provides differentiated compensation.
• ... ...if the procedures are rendered in a non-discriminatory manner.
• It also prohibits the utilization procedures from denying coverage for rehabilitative and habilitative

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 2726 would require coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a tongue-muscle stimulation device. The sponsor and medical witnesses said the device is a less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and reduce long-term complications, while Access said it already covers medically necessary sleep apnea treatment but was neutral and concerned the bill could narrow review and limit cost-effectiveness analysis. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then gave HB 2726 a due-pass recommendation by an 8-4 vote. HB 2435, as amended, would create a provisional licensing pathway for internationally trained physicians who meet specified ECFMG-related criteria, with supervision, fees set by the Medical Board, and automatic conversion to a full license after four years if conditions are met. Supporters argued Arizona faces severe physician shortages, especially in rural and tribal areas, and that the bill would bring in experienced doctors while preserving oversight. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said current law already allows case-by-case licensure review and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and bypass existing scrutiny. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 on a due-pass recommendation. HB 2958 would require Access coverage for comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 general fund appropriation for a pilot program. The sponsor and public health witnesses said dental care during pregnancy is linked to better maternal and infant outcomes and could reduce emergency room use and complications. The committee adopted the bill and sent it out with an 11-1 due-pass recommendation. HB 2176, which sets timelines and standards for health care institution complaint investigations and dispute resolution, also received broad support from hospitals and was approved unanimously on a 12-0 due-pass recommendation. The committee then heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from reimbursing certified registered nurse anesthetists at a lower rate than anesthesiologists for the same service. Opponents argued the bill would interfere with private contracting, ignore differences in training and liability, and likely raise costs for the state and taxpayers; supporters said anesthesia demand has outpaced reimbursement and that parity is needed to protect access, especially in rural areas. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any vote is taken.

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• I am an expert for the Military Commissions Defense Organization.
• Okay, this map is Exhibit B, which also is part of the 1978 Indian Claims Commission.
• They will not be armed in the commission of their duties.
• They are limited commission officers.
• they're not required to go to the Criminal Justice Training Commission or anything like that.

Summary: The committee opened with a work session on effective interrogation techniques, hearing from two remote experts, retired homicide detective Matt Jones and former federal agent Mark Fallon. Both argued for science-based, information-gathering interviewing over confrontational or deception-based tactics, emphasizing rapport, open-ended questioning, corroboration, and avoiding coercion, especially with vulnerable interviewees. They said these methods improve reliability, reduce false confessions and wrongful convictions, and better withstand court scrutiny. Members asked for source materials and raised concerns about how friendly or minimization-style questioning could affect victims; the witnesses said they would provide research and noted that some common tactics can be problematic in sexual assault cases. No votes were taken in the work session. The committee then held a hearing on House Bill 1982, which would expand Washington’s existing process for vacating convictions tied to treaty rights. Staff explained that current law mainly covers pre-1975 fishing convictions, while the bill would extend relief to convictions involving treaty fishing, hunting, gathering, and pasturing rights, remove the date limit, include local ordinances, authorize the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation and consultation, and create a tribal liaison position. The prime sponsor and tribal leaders testified in support, describing the bill as a way to correct historical wrongs and remove barriers to jobs, housing, and other opportunities. The Office of Public Defense said it supports the bill but needs statutory authority and a hub to identify and process cases; an Attorney General’s Office tribal liaison also supported the concept and suggested clarifying amendments. Some members questioned the scope of the affected population, costs, and whether the legislature could vacate the convictions directly, while others raised concerns about competing resource demands and the need for judicial action case by case. No final action was taken. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 2156, which would expand the Attorney General’s Office investigators’ authority in limited circumstances. Staff said the bill would let AGO investigators exercise only the authority of the entity granting concurrent jurisdiction, allow them to serve business search warrants only when authorized by a judicial officer, and clarify that they cannot detain, arrest, or carry weapons. The bill sponsor said it would reduce delays in economic-crime cases by allowing investigators to serve electronic warrants themselves instead of relying on local officers. Opponents from the sheriffs and police chiefs association and a retired veteran argued the bill blurs the line between investigation and prosecution, lacks sufficient oversight, and could create constitutional and training concerns. AGO representatives responded that the bill is narrowly focused, that most investigators are retired law enforcement, and that it would mainly streamline service of electronic warrants in cases such as organized retail theft and wage theft. The hearing was still in progress when the transcript ended, and no vote was recorded on this bill.

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• So this is a bill that was developed with the Public Service Commission in order to address that gap
• It requires the Delaware Public Service Commission to develop a formal training and educational program
• representatives demonstrate knowledge of consumer protection rules, sales regulations, and other commission
• It authorizes the commission to impose penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.
• This new procedure is better and easier for both drivers and for the DMV. Are there any questions?

Summary: The committee met in hybrid format on June 18, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so minutes were not approved until later in the meeting after additional members joined. The committee heard a series of bills, with most receiving supportive testimony from sponsors, agency officials, advocacy groups, and frequent public commenter Robert Overmiller. Several measures focused on transportation and public safety, including HB 363 on residential speed limits, HB 384 extending DelDOT open-end contracts from three to five years, HB 413 allowing green flashing lights on road work and emergency vehicles, HB 456 streamlining subaqueous lands permitting, and HB 388 letting drivers with temporary medical suspensions keep their license for ID purposes while being flagged in the system as not allowed to drive. Members asked questions mainly about implementation, enforcement, and scope, and sponsors or agency witnesses explained that the bills were intended to improve safety, efficiency, and administrative clarity. The committee also took up HB 111, which would require single-use food service items such as utensils, straws, napkins, and condiments to be provided only upon request, with exemptions for schools, nonprofits, health care facilities, correctional facilities, and similar settings. Supporters, including Plastic Free Delaware and the Sierra Club, said the bill would reduce waste and save businesses money, while opponents from the restaurant industry argued it could confuse customers, hurt tourism, and be difficult to enforce. Sponsors emphasized that restaurants could still ask customers if they wanted items and that the bill included a phase-in period and capped penalties. The committee also heard HB 393, a consumer protection bill for third-party electric suppliers that tightens oversight, training, reporting, renewal notices, and rate limits after concerns about misleading sales and unexpectedly high bills; it drew support from environmental advocates and members who had seen constituent complaints. Finally, the committee heard HB 412 on hunting and trapping education and wildlife drug administration, which was described as a safety and modernization measure and supported by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and sportsmen’s groups, and SB 346, which would speed up Environmental Appeals Board hearings and decisions. SB 346 drew broad support from DNREC, the Nature Conservancy, the Sierra Club, and business groups, though one witness asked to clarify that Superior Court appeal rights would remain intact; DNREC confirmed they would. The committee also approved the June 10, 2026 minutes after quorum was established, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous approval.

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• This includes the Florida Commission on Offender Review, the Departments of Corrections, Juvenile Justice
• , Law Enforcement, and Legal Affairs, as well as the Justice Administrative Commission and the state
• This includes the Florida Commission on Offender Review, the Departments of Corrections, Juvenile Justice
• , Law Enforcement, and Legal Affairs, as well as the Justice Administrative Commission and the state
• The total Justice Administrative Commission budget takes the second largest piece of the pie at nearly

Summary: The committee received a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-2027 public safety budget, which totals $8.2 billion for the public safety silo and includes funding for the Departments of Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, and Corrections, along with courts and legal affairs. The Governor’s Office highlighted recurring reductions and vacancy eliminations, while agency heads outlined their major requests: FDLE sought funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert-system upgrades, alcohol testing modernization, officer wellness, criminal intelligence, and immigration-related intelligence work; DJJ requested money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential services, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requested major increases for officer pay, additional staff, facility construction and maintenance, communications upgrades, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members questioned FDLE about immigration enforcement and public records burdens, and DOC about staffing, capacity, mental health services, contraband, housing, and whether prison beds were being used for immigration detainees. Public testimony also urged better prison conditions and basic necessities for incarcerated people. The committee then took up and reported favorably CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would strengthen penalties and clarify that a person may not resist an officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties. An amendment conforming the bill to House language was adopted, and the bill passed with Senator Smith voting no. The committee also adopted an amendment and reported favorably CS/SB 54, which concerns use of substances affecting cognitive function and limits certain medical-record disclosures to information relevant to investigations of violent offenders; Senator Smith voted no on that measure as well. Next, the committee considered Senator Berman’s bills on domestic and dating violence. CS/SB 296 would direct a study of a secure web-based alert platform for victims, including a discreet phone-number/code system and geolocation support, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims. The bill drew emotional support testimony from survivors and advocates describing the dangers victims face when trying to leave abusive situations, and it was reported favorably. Its companion, CS/SB 298, would extend public-records protections in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims; it was also reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• House Bill 4479 creates a rural workforce development program. program at the Texas Workforce Commission
• The bill also calls for for the commission to provide an annual report on the program's effectiveness
• We have a resource witness from the Texas Workforce Commission if anyone has any questions.
• I understand they made some procedural changes that maybe would cut some of this out, but the officer
• We have a first witness from the Texas Workforce Commission, if anyone has any questions.

Bills: HB875, HB1667, HB2369, HB3844, HB4415, HB4479, HB4483, HB4676, HB5118, HB5400, HB5545

Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees

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• The goal of the commission was to the bill ought to pass when amended as the bill ought to pass when
• Madam Speaker, I think I have a point of procedural clarification. What is your point of inquiry?
• uh limitations. procedural uh limitations.
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Keywords: 926, house, all

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• President, earning his pilot's commission in 1945. He served in the U.S.
• President, members, this bill provides the procedures for removing a wildlife commissioner.
• It's crucial for any commission to be able to operate to the best of their ability. Mr.
• And so with this, we're not only hoping that... ...of the State Wildlife Commission.
• Unfortunately, all of a sudden, she got removed from this commission.

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, an invocation, pledges, and a series of announcements and guest introductions tied to several recognition days, including Disability Rights Awareness Day, Elevate the Spectrum Day, Geothermal Rising Legislative Day, DWI Awareness Day, and Adult Education and Literacy Day. Senators also welcomed guests for New Mexico Down Syndrome Day and other constituent visits, and the chamber read certificates recognizing the Hurley family and the New Mexico Military Museum, as well as adult education and literacy programs across the state. Testimony and remarks highlighted the service of the Hurley family, the importance of adult education for workforce and civic participation, and the contributions of people with disabilities and their families. The Senate adopted multiple committee reports and received House messages on several bills and resolutions. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 96, as amended, which streamlines child care licensing and reduces administrative barriers to opening or expanding child care homes and centers; an HOA-related floor amendment was adopted after discussion about local restrictions and neighborhood traffic concerns. The chamber then passed Senate Bill 14, as amended, which expands the state’s health professional loan repayment program with $25 million in funding split between physicians and allied health professionals/nurses, with questions focused on eligibility, prioritization, and whether the funding would be sufficient to address shortages. Senators also debated the bill’s support for part-time service and its role in helping New Mexico compete for medical workers. The Senate next passed Senate Bill 104 unanimously, establishing a process for removing a wildlife commissioner that requires gubernatorial initiation, notice and a hearing, and direct review by the state Supreme Court; debate centered on due process, the removal standard of incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance, and how the new process compares with prior law. Finally, the chamber took up Senate Bill 50, which would give the Law Enforcement Training Standards Council more flexibility to set training curricula for officers, especially in rural departments; sponsors said the bill preserves minimum training while allowing updates for current issues, but several senators raised concerns that the measure could weaken explicit statutory requirements for domestic violence and sexual assault training and asked how those topics would remain protected in the future curriculum.

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• This designates members of the Legislative Commission. Any further remarks? Senator Hanson.
• The party had the right of equal representation on that commission.
• I'm very much opposed to any changes in the makeup of the Legislative Commission.
• The issue isn't so much that we have with the Legislative Commission.
• out of the superminority, we get equal representation on the Legislative Commission.

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• and seen a lot of audits, and there are policies, procedures, and statutes requiring notification of
• Well, frankly, if we're following the procedures that we've had, that should have been zero.
• So if there are procedures that we only do for federal dollars, we should adopt all of those.
• </c> the legislative audit Commission the legislative audit Commission and<00:32:58.760><c> seen</c><
• </c> required um so if there are procedures required um so if there are procedures that<00:35:59.960>

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• Speaker, your committee procedure. Mr.
• And so that is an addition Commission.
• Here we Service Commission, or the PSC.
• And then from there, we go commission.
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• Schedule another appointment at the DMV to confirm this procedure because their doctor has signed off
• It increases match-in funding for vocational rehabilitation programs at the Texas Workforce Commission
• It would be up to the commission to decide what program to use. use to verify.
• This amendment would direct the Health and Human Services Commission. to prepare and seek a waiver to
• Same procedure. I go through pleasantries, do RSVP. physical, look at her and says, Ms.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB1, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HB500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• Good afternoon, Steve Wallach on behalf of the Alameda County Transportation Commission in support.
• Good afternoon, Steve Wallach on behalf of the Alameda County Transportation Commission in support.
• Good afternoon, Steve Wallach on behalf of the Alameda County Transportation Commission in support.
• how a qualified voter initiative for a local jurisdiction without election procedures like Metro may
• This bill simply establishes those procedures in our authorizing statutes. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• State, and any moment, the Secretary of State is going to perform her ministerial duties of issuing commissions
• The Secretary of State has certified the results, and she will issue... ...a commission in which those
• Lombard was elected and issued a commission by the clerk of court.
• So let me go: when we are, when, right as we receive our commission, we receive a certificate from the
• Commissioner Devante Lewis, representing the Third District of Louisiana's Public Service Commission,

Bills: SB256

Keywords: court consolidation, judicial administrative, Orleans Parish, civil district court, criminal district court, court clerk, judicial funding, 965, house, all

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• I am employed by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.
• And, number two, we're working through what is an emergency procedure?
• Do they go to the Bond Commission? So I feel comfortable about where we are.
• currently has some procedures in place for emergencies.
• currently has some procedures in place for emergencies.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 51 by Rep. Villio, a constitutional amendment to prohibit post-conviction bail for people convicted of aggravated offenses against minors. Members adopted a technical amendment to simplify the ballot language, heard a 6.8A report explaining the committee’s authority over constitutional amendments, and then adopted the report and passed HB 51 with amendments. Support was noted from law enforcement and district attorney groups. The main item was HB 526 by Rep. Dickerson, which would cap general damages in civil cases at $500,000 in most cases and $1 million for severe permanent injury, while leaving economic damages uncapped. The bill drew extensive testimony from trucking, logging, business, and insurance-reform advocates who argued that unpredictable verdicts and “nuclear verdicts” drive up commercial insurance costs and push businesses out of Louisiana. Opponents, including attorneys and victims’ advocates, argued the bill would unfairly limit recovery for seriously injured people and could harm sexual assault survivors and families in wrongful death cases. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying the cap applies per individual plaintiff rather than to the action as a whole, but then rejected a motion to report the bill; the roll call was 4 yeas and 5 nays, so HB 526 remained in committee. The committee then heard HB 173 by Rep. Bamberg, which would bar recovery for bodily injury or property damage by a driver who had failed to maintain required auto insurance for at least 30 days before the crash. Supporters said uninsured motorists contribute to higher premiums and should not recover large awards, while opponents warned the bill would punish innocent spouses, children, and other people who may be unaware coverage lapsed. An amendment was adopted to add the 30-day uninsured requirement, and the bill moved to opposition testimony, but the transcript cuts off before any final vote on HB 173.

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• So the question that I have is there's an entire subchapter on procedures, settings, rules for litigation
• when government immunity is there's an entire subchapter on procedures, settings, rules for litigation
• These procedures address rules on venue, settlement, payment of judgments, levying taxes for paying final
• procedures in the bill. Any reason why? Senator Menendez, not being a lawyer myself as well.
• The commission shall temporarily include a person... ...to public welfare.

Bills: HB4, HB20

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2853, which would allow the UT System Board of Regents to adjust the University of Texas at El Paso student union fee above the current statutory cap, subject to student approval, to help fund a new student union building. Senator Blanco explained the bill and the committee substitute, there were no questions or witnesses, public testimony was closed, and the committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending subject to the call of the chair. The committee then heard House Bill 610, which would limit severance payments for terminated independent school district superintendents to six months’ salary and benefits. Senator Paxton described large severance payouts and said the bill had passed the House overwhelmingly. There were no witnesses, public testimony was closed, and the bill was left pending. A lengthy hearing followed on House Bill 4623, which would waive school district immunity in certain cases involving negligent hiring, supervision, or employment of professional school employees who commit abuse or related misconduct against students. Senator Paxton and several witnesses, including survivors and parents, argued the bill was needed to address cover-ups, delayed reporting, and repeated failures to remove dangerous employees; some members raised concerns about liability caps, litigation, and how the bill would interact with the Tort Claims Act. The committee also heard from TEA staff and employee-group witnesses who discussed possible injunctions and stronger no-hire protections. Public testimony was then closed and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4, an accountability and assessment bill that would restore A-F ratings, change the state testing system, and replace STAAR with shorter, more instructionally useful assessments. Senator Bettencourt explained the committee substitute, including annual ratings, limits on taxpayer-funded lawsuits, and a phased-in testing redesign with beginning, middle, and end-of-year assessments. Testimony was generally supportive from education and business groups, though some witnesses favored norm-referenced testing while others emphasized criterion-referenced, TEKS-aligned assessments; one witness noted social studies assessments were restored in the bill. The hearing concluded with additional invited testimony and no final vote reported in the transcript.

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• On behalf of the Fish and Game Commission, thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of House
• Wolf management is a top priority, and the commission appreciates the sponsors of... ...678.
• Wolf management is a top priority, and the commission appreciates the sponsor's efforts to provide wolf
• Furthermore, the commission is very appreciative of the latitude the sponsor provided to the commission
• For these reasons, the Fish and Game Commission supports House Bill 678 and asks that you send it to

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Summary: The committee approved the February 5 and February 17 minutes, then heard House Bill 678 from Vice Chair Shepherd. The bill would allow wolf trappers to use remote cameras on traps so they can monitor them without the current 72-hour in-person check requirement, with Fish and Game left to set details by rule. Supporters included the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Wildlife Federation, and Idaho Farm Bureau, who said the bill would improve humane trap checks and predator management. The Idaho Conservation League opposed the bill, arguing it could extend the time an animal remains trapped and create enforcement and constitutional concerns. The committee voted to send HB 678 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then received the annual update from the Idaho Department of Lands. Director Dustin Miller reviewed the agency’s management of endowment lands and mineral estate, FY25 revenue and distributions to beneficiaries, timber harvest and reforestation, fire suppression performance, recruitment challenges in the fire program, and the new shared stewardship agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. Members asked about firefighter pay, Good Neighbor Authority capacity, federal timber targets, and mineral permitting; Miller said the agency is working to expand self-funded capacity and sees increased interest in mining. Next, the committee took up pending rules from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Director Susan Buxton explained fee and administrative updates, including increases to park entry, annual passes, commercial entry, camping, group campsite reservations, boating, and moorage fees, while asking the committee to reject two sections dealing with park manager authority and basic campsite fees. The committee approved the docket with those two sections excepted. Buxton then gave the department’s annual update, highlighting deferred maintenance projects, new campsites and docks, recreation grants, a new Good Neighbor Authority agreement for trail work, staffing and retention issues, and major park improvements statewide. In response to a question, she said the Eagle Island zip line will be removed because the concessionaire could not maintain it safely.

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• And what we're seeing here is data compiled by the Federal Trade Commission, or the FTC.
• or the Federal Election Commission.
• And we don't have the resources to create administrative procedures envisioned by the act.
• The lawyer then contacted the charities commission.
• The lawyer then contacted the charities commission.

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a work session on emerging consumer protection issues, focusing on elder fraud, charity fraud, and the impact of artificial intelligence on scams. Assistant Attorneys General from the Consumer Protection Division described the division’s broader enforcement work, including actions on rent stabilization, government imposter scams, service member refunds, senior living facilities, data breaches, and cases involving TikTok and Meta. They said elder fraud is often the same fraud seen in other age groups, but older adults tend to lose more money when victimized, especially in imposter scams and investment scams. The attorneys reviewed FTC data showing rising fraud losses nationwide and in Washington, with social media, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and gift cards highlighted as especially important channels for losses. Members asked about underreporting, recovery of funds, and what consumers should do when they suspect a scam. The presenters said complaints can be reported to the Attorney General’s Consumer Resource Center and DFI, and that the most effective policy responses would likely target payment methods, especially crypto kiosks and other fast, irreversible transfer systems. They also said the AGO uses enforcement, consumer education, and scam alerts, but that many scams are difficult to pursue because perpetrators are overseas or untraceable. On charity fraud, the Charitable Asset Protection Team described several deceptive practices, including false charities, imposter charities, fundraising-first charities, causewashing, and point-of-sale solicitations. They said charity scams are underreported because donors often do not realize they were misled, and they pointed to concerns about crowdfunding platforms and commercial fundraising processors, including the collapse of Flip Cause and unpaid donations to Washington charities. The presenters recommended modernizing the Charitable Solicitation Act, increasing transparency and disclosure for point-of-sale fundraising, and strengthening public education through the AGO and Secretary of State programs such as Assured Giving and Assured Impact. The presentation closed with a discussion of AI, which the attorneys said is making scams harder to detect through deepfakes, voice cloning, AI-generated messages, and automated scam operations. They said AI can also be used to create fake charities and online ecosystems that appear legitimate, and noted that business and charity registration systems can often be completed without human interaction. No votes were taken; the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.

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• Stakeholders and members of the Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder.
• and to improve the effectiveness of current practices, procedures, and programs.
• Because the work of the commission is hugely important.
• We met as a commission for over a year and crafted these recommendations.
• I think the work of the commission is more important at this time.

Keywords: 999, senate, all