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• the bill has been read the first time and is referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
• the bill has been read the first time and is referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
• the bill has been read the first time and is referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
• <00:06:52.080> House energy and digital infrastructure.
• House energy and digital infrastructure.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional led by Rep. Anne Donahue and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into first readings of 10 House bills. The bills covered building energy standards and a residential building code (H.717), building energy efficiency (H.718), hospital collaboration and state action immunity (H.719), cloud computing/public utility issues (H.720), juvenile proceedings and forensic facilities (H.721), municipal regulation of surface water use for drinking water supplies (H.722), posting of land (H.723), involuntary psychiatric medication in emergency circumstances (H.724), the State Labor Relations Act (H.725), and flexible working arrangements (H.726). Each was read the first time and referred to the appropriate committee; H.648, affecting state revenue through banking, insurance, and securities, was referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A. On the action calendar, the House took up and passed H.84, allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent, and H.534, relating to community action agencies. Both bills were read a third time and approved by voice vote, with the chair announcing that the ayes appeared to have it. The chamber then completed its orders of the day. Several announcements followed, including guest introductions, caucus meetings, an ice cream social, and notice of a press conference on immigration protections. The chair also reminded members to return later in the day for the joint assembly to hear the governor’s budget address. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 3 p.m.

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• IT IS A MASSIVE CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT TO GET THAT WATER GOING SOUTH INSTEAD OF EAST AND WEST.
• IT'S NOT DUMPING IT AND GETTING IT MOVING SOUTH, WHICH IS A MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT.
• THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE ABSOLUTELY FUNCTIONS AND WORKS.
• RIGHT NOW WE HAVE DONE ENOUGH INFRASTRUCTURE WITH BRIDGES AND FLOOD CONTROL INFRASTRUCTURE THAT FOR THE
• BETWEEN ALL OF THAT AND REGIONAL PROJECTS AND ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE TREATMENT NORTH OF THE LAKE WE

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• that was formerly a gravel pit and sand mining operation, and we to finance much needed public infrastructure
• So please note that the district is still required to finance such sewer infrastructure as well as to
• You guys already started putting roads in and infrastructure like that already into this space yet, or
• House Bill 447 promotes responsible infrastructure development by requiring that a MU cannot issue bonds
• well within the legislature's role to ensure the public-backed debt alliance with responsible infrastructure

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• of that revenue goes directly to TxDOT to support the maintenance and improvement of corridor infrastructure
• In one of the states, Alabama, for every dollar invested in short-line railroad infrastructure, they're
• ... have benefited from federal funding, such as the Chrissy Grant from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure
• It's all for ballast, ties, rails, bridge work, and similar infrastructure improvements.
• The city, the county, and school districts would be detrimental to the necessary planning for infrastructure

Bills: SB 682, SB 1013, SB 1369, SB 1422, SB 2001, SB 2080, SB 2366, SB 2705, SB 2841

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several bills aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Texas transportation and port authorities. Key discussions included the implications of SB2080, which seeks to streamline operations for navigation districts by raising procurement authority, exempting security discussions from recording requirements, and aligning Texas ports with national standards to foster economic growth. Senator Alvarado advocated fervently for the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on competitiveness with ports in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Public testimony reflected mixed responses, with strong support from industry representatives but opposition from some municipal authorities concerned about the potential overreach of port authorities into local development.

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• The way the bill's written makes me think that the city would need to put in the infrastructure to each
• allows a developer of the city to allow the developer or require the developer to put in the infrastructure
• they don't want to pay the taxes to fund or the utility rates to fund putting in that kind of infrastructure
• Uh, not the city is paying for that infrastructure.
• and infrastructure maintenance, uh, provided elsewhere in the corporate boundaries of the city that

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

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• jurisdiction that would have control of these known waterways, drainage points, and stormwater infrastructure
• my last question is just about what are we doing or what can be done about private stormwater infrastructure
• But I think we addressed a lot of the inspection related to the private infrastructure.
• we wanted to what we saw in my community and some surrounding communities related to municipal infrastructure
• These are the key infrastructure that handles so many of the canals, so many of the drainage points are

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources considered several environmental and infrastructure bills, most of them sponsored or presented by Senator McLean, along with measures on stormwater, wastewater, brownfields, marine facilities, and a confirmation package. SB 492 on mitigation banking would allow mitigation credits to be purchased outside an impact area when local credits are unavailable, with distance-based multipliers and a statutory credit release schedule; Senator Smith raised concerns about how far credits could be moved from the impacted ecosystem, while supporters said the bill would preserve net environmental benefit and provide predictability. The bill was reported favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 800 would update Florida’s battery recycling program and require manufacturers to support more robust recycling and disposal information, prompted by testimony from waste, recycling, and industry groups describing truck, landfill, and facility fires caused by batteries. SB 1228 would advance a spring restoration project for Kentucky Springs and the Santa Fe spring flows by allowing JEA to amend a compliance plan to deliver more than 35 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it was reported favorably without debate. SB 796 would create a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic tanks, and SB 736 would update the Brownfields program with technical changes, revised definitions, and a change allowing smaller ownership interests to participate in cleanup efforts; both were reported favorably after supportive testimony. SB 810 on stormwater management required annual inspections of local government waterways and drainage works before hurricane season, motivated by flooding after recent storms. Senators Harrell and Smith questioned who would be responsible for inspections and repairs, the scope of structures covered, and the fiscal impact, and the sponsor said the bill would be refined to better define responsibilities and possibly narrow the scope to higher-risk infrastructure. The bill drew opposition from the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Stormwater Association, but also strong support from senators who emphasized the need for better preparedness; it was reported favorably. SB 1162 on water access facilities would add a clean marine manufacturer designation, provide a lease fee discount, and include parking for boat-hauling vehicles and trailers in the grant program; it was reported favorably. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of five Florida Inland Navigation District appointees, and Senator DeSantis? no, Senator DeCeglie recorded affirmative votes on SB 492, SB 800, and SB 1228 before adjournment.

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• I MENTIONED FROM THE BEGINNING INFRASTRUCTURE, WE'VE GOT TO GET THE LIGHTS ON.
• THERE ARE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS WHETHER IT IS PRE-EXISTING AVAILABILITY TO RECEIVE POWER GENERATION OR
• INFRASTRUCTURE, ONCE AGAIN, THOSE MEN AND WOMEN THOSE LINEMEN OUT THERE HELPING POWER OUTAGES AFFECTING
• INFRASTRUCTURE. OUR PEAK POWER OUTAGES FOR HURRICANE MILTON TALLIED 3.3 MILLION ACCOUNTS IMPACTED.
• WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE IF WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT SIDE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Department of Transportation and public infrastructure.
• Infrastructure. Infrastructure.
• <01:07:35.440> and<01:07:35.560> environmental infrastructure and environmental infrastructure
• Savings can come from avoided emergency response, infrastructure damage, protecting railroad personnel
• <01:12:20.440> modernization short line infrastructure modernization short line infrastructure

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• remain unbuilt or delayed or empty due to excessive permitting delays, financial problems, or infrastructure
• Reviews but remain unbuilt or delayed or empty due to permitting, financing, or other infrastructure
• The partnerships in place and the infrastructure is underway.
• <00:53:50.559> H1<00:53:51.200> HB1616 infrastructure is underway.
• H1 HB1616 infrastructure is underway.

Bills: HB1979

Keywords: environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1979 HD3, which would shorten the time to file certain judicial challenges to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for affordable housing and clean energy projects, and would also affect transfer of some environmental court appeals to the Supreme Court. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the amended bill, saying the changes were improved from earlier versions and that the shorter filing period was reasonable for these priority projects. Hawaii Gas asked that the bill’s clean energy definition be broadened to align with existing renewable energy law so emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and renewable gas would be included. Kauai Island Utility Co-op and Greenpeace Hawaii testified in support and opposition, respectively, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce litigation uncertainty and opponents saying the shorter deadline would limit public participation and not solve the real causes of project delays. Opposition testimony came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, 350 Hawaii, and others, who argued the bill could chill legitimate public-interest claims, especially where there is limited public notice, and that environmental review was being unfairly blamed for delays caused by permitting, financing, or infrastructure problems. Several speakers said the measure would reduce transparency and make it harder for communities to respond in time. One testifier from Earthjustice said the environmental review process itself is not the problem and should not be weakened for projects that still need public disclosure and community engagement. The committee then moved to decision-making and, citing the volume of opposition and concerns about public participation, transparency, and whether the bill would actually improve timelines, the chair deferred HB 1979 HD3 indefinitely. The hearing was adjourned after the vote decision was announced. The transcript then shifted to HB 2585, relating to tourism and statewide standards for agritourism. Testimony was mixed: farmers and agricultural groups described agritourism as essential to keeping small farms and ranches viable, while also urging safeguards so it would not be abused or displace real agricultural production. Some speakers warned the bill’s revenue-based limits could unintentionally shut down existing farm stays and related operations, especially in Maui County. The Hawaii Farm Bureau said it supported the intent but wanted clearer protections for bona fide agriculture and more flexibility around revenue requirements and force majeure situations. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• In disaster events, $13.7 million in general revenue to support critical chiller infrastructure improvements
• $13.7 million. in disaster events, $13.7 million in general revenue to support critical chiller infrastructure
• gasoline, rents, laboratory equipment, maintenance agreements, and aging laboratory equipment infrastructure
• Sixty-nine million dollars of that money will go to infrastructure improvements and resource management
• That's for IT infrastructure hardening. They're just trying to get everything in line.

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee met to hear member-led presentations on agency budget requests after prior meetings with the agencies. Representative Barnaby summarized the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ fiscal year 2025-26 request, highlighting major funding for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Florida Forest Service wildfire and land management needs, citrus disease and research efforts, a new Conner Complex facility and lab, agricultural water and BMP projects, agricultural law enforcement staffing and equipment, maintenance and vehicle needs, and federal grant-related spending. No vote was taken on the department’s request during the meeting. Representative Bartleman presented the Department of Environmental Protection request and said the subcommittee supported it fully. The request emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality grants, springs, harmful algal bloom and red tide response, alternate water supplies, resilience and flood prevention, beach and coral reef restoration, land acquisition and state parks, and cleanup of petroleum, dry cleaning, and hazardous waste sites. Representative Alvarez asked DEP to provide a list of the most contaminated lakes, along with estimated costs, so the committee could prioritize cleanup efforts. Representative Black summarized the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission request, which included additional law enforcement funding in high-demand areas, oyster and reef restoration, habitat restoration, heavy equipment for land management and prescribed burning, a water survival training center, and red snapper data research. Representative Salzman then presented the Department of Citrus request, describing a lean agency budget focused on operations, PALM readiness, marketing and consumer awareness, greening-resistant plant material, and building repairs; the workgroup recommended fully funding the request. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff for the more member-driven budget process, and the subcommittee adjourned without objection.

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• WE ESTABLISHED OUR OVERALL PLATFORM THAT WE WILL BUILD A SYSTEM UPON THAT WE ESTABLISH THE INFRASTRUCTURAL
• AND THAT THE SYSTEM WOULD RESIDE ON IN THE OVERALL INFRASTRUCTURE.
• THERE WAS FOUNDATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PIECES AND IT WAS ALSO THE CUSTOMER ADMINISTRATION MODULE THAT
• BEHIND THE SCENES, THEY WILL BE CONTINUING INFRASTRUCTURE AND DATA EXCHANGES THAT WE HAVE TO MODERNIZE
• WE NEED TO IDENTIFY THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE ARCHITECTURE AND WE HAD TO HIRE KEY SUPPORT STAFF TO BUILD

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This project will modernize aging infrastructure and improve safety and mobility.
• and improve safety and infrastructure and improve safety and mobility.<00:33:43.120> Uh,<00:33
• . infrastructure. infrastructure.
• . infrastructure. infrastructure.
• We have facilities that have recently um installed infrastructure to recover uh ferrous, non-ferrous,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They are essential infrastructure for operating in the modern economy.
• There is an infill infrastructure grant that the state has, but there's very little money in that—maybe
• Um, yeah, and on things like—oh, oh, cost of infrastructure.
• Um, yeah, and on things like- Oh, oh, cost of infrastructure.
• One, we're requesting to extend the encumbrance deadline for the 2019 infill infrastructure grant dollars

Summary: The committee opened with the State Controller’s Office May Revision requests, including funding for Fiscal book-of-record stabilization, a Broadcom IDMS licensing adjustment, the California State Payroll System, ACFR reporting automation, and $3 million for unclaimed property outreach. Testimony emphasized progress on Fiscal becoming the state’s accounting book of record in July, faster ACFR publication, and the move to electronic unclaimed property claims. Members asked about the size of the unclaimed property fund and how quickly money is transferred to the General Fund; the Controller’s office said about $15 billion is held, with most excess transferred regularly, and the LAO noted the fund is the General Fund’s fourth-largest revenue source. No concerns were raised by Finance or the LAO, and the item was closed after no public comment. The committee then heard the administration’s proposal to tax prewritten digital software and software-as-a-service, with Finance saying it would modernize sales tax treatment and raise an estimated $450 million General Fund and $560 million local revenue in 2026-27. The LAO supported modernizing the tax but suggested broader digital goods coverage and a business-use exemption; industry and taxpayer groups opposed the proposal, warning of higher costs for consumers and businesses. Members also heard CDTFA’s administrative request tied to the proposal, plus a separate CDTFA budget reduction reflecting lower operational needs; that reduction was presented as a savings item and drew positive reactions. Next, the committee considered federal conformity for “Trump accounts,” which would align California tax treatment with federal rules for tax-deferred children’s accounts and avoid tracking burdens for families. The LAO recommended approval, and the item drew no opposition. The committee also heard a proposal to cut the first-year $800 annual business tax to $400 for LLCs, LPs, and LLPs; Finance argued it would lower startup costs and encourage new business formation, while the LAO said the benefit was not well targeted and could subsidize entities that would form anyway. Members discussed the policy tradeoff, and public commenters split between support for small business relief and concern about revenue loss. The final major revenue item was a permanent business tax credit limitation, capping credits at the greater of $5 million per corporation or 50% of pre-credit liability, while excluding the low-income housing tax credit and personal income tax credits. Finance said it would raise significant revenue from large profitable corporations, and the LAO said it was a reasonable option but noted it would mainly affect the R&D credit and could have future implications for programs like California Competes. Public testimony was sharply divided, with business groups opposing the cap and anti-poverty advocates supporting it as a way to recapture revenue. The committee also heard FTB’s CalFile realignment request, which would return most of the direct-file-related resources to the General Fund while retaining a smaller staff to improve CalFile, and the California Arts Council’s request to reauthorize the Keep Arts in Schools voluntary contribution fund, which members and advocates supported despite relatively modest annual donations. The hearing continued with GoBiz proposals on civic media funding, CA RISE reappropriation, and a semiconductor facility reversion, with the LAO supporting the latter two and members raising questions about the civic media program’s scope, outreach, and inclusion of broadcast and ethnic media.

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• California's continued development and housing and infrastructure must go hand in hand with transparency
• And I think a big part of that is the infrastructure aspect of it.
• It's that infrastructure aspect. And so my hesitation is kind of...
• It's that infrastructure aspect.
• It's about delaying standards for EV infrastructure.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• scale clean energy infrastructure scale clean energy infrastructure project<00:15:18.079> where
• foundational infrastructure that will foundational infrastructure that will shape<00:15:54.959><
• has been put in place infrastructure has been put in place uh uh uh to<00:17:49.320> coincide
• <00:48:45.680> It<00:48:45.720> was infrastructure within our county.
• It was infrastructure within our county.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• storage, handling, and infrastructure storage, handling, and infrastructure that<00:11:53.640>
• With this project, we extend that same infrastructure to ammonia.
• It just can't get through critical infrastructure points within the grid system.
• get through critical infrastructure get through critical infrastructure points<00:33:05.880>
• LIHEAP system leveraging existing LIHEAP system leveraging existing infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This was at a cost of $5.1 million of TIF revenue that was used to pay for those infrastructure bonds
• This is used to pay for the infrastructure, the roads, the water, the sewer, those sorts of things.
• We can't handle the increase in infrastructure costs.
• They don't have the same type of infrastructure for a number of reasons.
• They are looking at whether they can fund infrastructure projects.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees. A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale. The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.

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• But sometimes we have the ability to invest in infrastructure, and we were able to do that at record
• But sometimes we have the ability to invest in infrastructure, and we were able to do that at record
• , in infrastructure, in infrastructure, and<00:46:00.920> yet<00:46:01.200> save<00
• in infrastructure and other important<00:47:02.920> projects<00:47:04.080> throughout<
• <00:56:46.760> projects one-time local infrastructure projects one-time local infrastructure

Keywords: 958, all

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• Right now, we define critical infrastructure.
• We're just expanding the list of what we call critical infrastructure.
• We're just expanding the list of what we call critical infrastructure. All right.
• It's this sort of, we're just going to keep throwing stuff into critical infrastructure, and where does
• From a critical infrastructure perspective? Yes.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Right now, we define critical infrastructure.
• We're just expanding the list of what we call critical infrastructure.
• We're just expanding the list of what we call critical infrastructure. All right.
• It's this sort of, we're just going to keep throwing stuff into critical infrastructure, and where does
• From a critical infrastructure perspective? Yes.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard House Bill 1033, which expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include airports, heliports, spaceports, aerospace facilities, certain government and military sites, and oil and gas platforms. Supporters said the bill is part of a broader effort to position Louisiana for aerospace and defense investment, while opponents from the Sierra Club warned that repeatedly broadening critical infrastructure could chill protest and free-speech activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1034, which authorizes local officials to declare temporary protection zones for public safety for up to 72 hours, with one extension. The sponsor and the Department of Economic Development said it would be a tool for aerospace and defense projects and other public-safety needs; ACLU testimony raised concerns about notice, property rights, and possible impacts on public waterways. The bill was also reported favorably. The committee next considered several criminal justice bills. House Bill 51, barring post-conviction bail for defendants convicted of aggravated offenses against children, and House Bill 55, limiting public disclosure of juror information to protect juror privacy, both received broad support and were reported favorably. House Bill 635, aimed at protecting Louisianians from transnational repression by foreign governments through penalty enhancements for underlying crimes, was supported by a national security advocate and reported favorably. House Bill 133, increasing penalties for students who commit attacks on teachers or other students, was amended to address juvenile procedure and exceptionalities; teachers testified about serious injuries they suffered, while the ACLU and criminal defense lawyers raised concerns about mandatory minimums and individualized sentencing. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also heard House Bill 676, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or “body brokering,” in the substance-use treatment industry. The sponsor and Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives described schemes that steer vulnerable patients into fraudulent treatment arrangements for profit; the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 159 created a Caddo Parish pilot program for pretrial home incarceration with electronic monitoring to reduce jail overcrowding. The sheriff said the jail is far over capacity and that the program would be limited to nonviolent, non-sex-offense defendants with risk assessments, court approval, and behavioral-health check-ins. Witnesses supported the concept but urged tighter liability language; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill with amendments. House Bill 106, dealing with unauthorized administration of melatonin to children in child care settings, was reported favorably. Later, the committee amended and reported House Bill 108, which changes juror qualifications to exclude people convicted of crimes of violence or sex offenses from criminal juries, after opponents argued it would unnecessarily bar citizens from jury service. House Bill 784, a cleanup bill on sex offender registration and notification, was amended and reported with technical changes. Senate Bill 388, which removes a trigger clause tied to a border compact and authorizes review of state contracts for foreign-adversary benefit, was amended and reported. Finally, House Bill 772, a bail-procedure reform requiring accurate mailing and electronic notice information and consolidating notice rules, was presented as a fairness and efficiency measure and had support from the bail industry and prosecutors; the transcript ends before final action on that bill.