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• It would be self-funded through licensing fees with no ongoing impact to the state general fund.
• I move we send Senate Bill 1247 to general orders. We do have a motion properly before us.
• So I'm still probably going to support the general order. Representative Thompson: Thank you, Mr.
• Now we'll take up the original motion, which was to send to general orders. Chairman Redmond: Yes.
• The motion does pass, and Senate Bill 1247 will be sent to general orders.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 5 minutes without objection. It then heard an introductory presentation on House Bill 945, the AI Medical Services Act, from Dr. Tim Frost. He described the bill as creating a licensing and oversight framework for autonomous clinical AI in Idaho, with a new board under DOPL, human-in-the-loop safeguards, disclosure requirements, adverse-event reporting, and a provisional sandbox period. Members asked about scope, oversight, board appointments, and safety, and the bill was ultimately held in committee subject to the call of the chair. The committee next took up House Bill 947, which would restrict certain institutional investors, including REITs and hedge funds, from buying single-family homes in Idaho. Representative Crane said the bill was intended to preserve homeownership opportunities for Idaho families and noted that a prior foreign-ownership component had been removed. Members raised questions about supply and demand, rental housing, Idaho-domiciled investors, and possible workarounds. The bill was also held in committee subject to the call of the chair. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1247, an E-Verify bill requiring state and local governments and private employers with more than 150 employees that contract with the state for over $100,000 to use E-Verify beginning January 1, 2027. Supporters said it would create a uniform verification standard for taxpayer-funded contracts and use existing federal infrastructure; opponents questioned the employee threshold, rulemaking authority, and whether the bill should be refined further. After debate and roll-call votes on several motions, the committee rejected motions to hold the bill and to send it to the floor, and then approved a motion to send Senate Bill 1247 to general orders by a 13-5 vote.

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• Generally speaking, there's a lot there.
• Generally speaking, if it is more systemic or involving the insurers or insurance systems, it's going
• If it's going to be your smaller, direct-to-consumer-type consumer interaction points, it's generally
• So California just generally is going through its post-Andrew moment. It's not just the wildfires.
• So California just generally is going through its post-andrew moment. It's not just the wildfires.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance convened with a quorum present, and Commissioner Michael Yaworsky of the Office of Insurance Regulation delivered a broad update on Florida’s property insurance market. He outlined the division of responsibilities between OIR and the Department of Financial Services, then reported market indicators including 7.61 million residential policies in force, an average premium of $2,755, 1.5 million Citizens takeout approvals, and recent negative trends in homeowners rate requests. He credited recent legislative reforms, especially tort reform and the Insurer Accountability Act, with improving market stability, increasing competition, and allowing the office to conduct more examinations and investigations, recover consumer restitution, and fine insurers for misconduct tied to recent hurricanes. Yaworsky emphasized that Citizens Property Insurance has been rapidly depopulating from its 2022 peak and may fall below 300,000 policies, while cautioning that over-depopulation could create residual-market risks and assessments if a major storm hits. He also discussed the distinction between admitted and surplus lines markets, the role of reinsurance in Florida pricing, and the effect of inflation on total insured values and premiums. He said Florida has seen comparatively modest property rate increases relative to other states and noted that recent hurricanes did not produce the kind of rate spikes seen in prior years, which he attributed to a more stable market and reduced fraud and litigation pressure. In response to a question from Senator Martin, Yaworsky explained that California’s wildfire crisis and regulatory structure are not a direct one-to-one comparison for Florida, but that California’s market problems can affect global reinsurance capacity and serve as a cautionary example of regulatory missteps. He also highlighted a recent Progressive auto insurance excess-profits refund of about $1 billion to policyholders, discussed possible federal changes to the National Flood Insurance Program, and urged greater home resiliency and code-plus adoption. The commissioner closed by calling for clearer consumer disclosures and responsible oversight of AI use in insurance filings. No bills were considered and no votes were taken; Senator Hooper moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Chair O'Driscoll moves House File 2403 be placed on the general register.
• </c><00:12:22.320><c> All</c> bill out to the general register.
• All bill out to the general register.
• </c> amended is placed on the general amended is placed on the general register.<00:12:28.240><c> All
• House File 2403, as amended, is placed on the general register.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• First as a source of hope generations.
• So, I hope you all keep it up, and I hope the General Assembly can fund you all a little bit better,
• </c> children to have and future generations. children to have and future generations.
• That is expected to um generate about $8.5 million in revenue each year.
• million</c> generate about $8.5 million generate about $8.5 million in<01:18:03.520><c> revenue</c><

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12 America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15 America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains. The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state. The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026. The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• So anything over that will go to the general fund as earnings.
• Over half of our general fund revenues come from that.
• it, generally we encourage you, you know, if it's prepared by our office, we generally encourage you
• However, this one would just be the general authority.”
• Fee, but we'll just look at the general categories.

Keywords: 908, all

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• The governor's capital budget request for this year is 5 million in general obligation bonds.
• </c> generate those credits. generate those credits.
• </c> for this year is 5 million in general for this year is 5 million in general obligation<00:21:09.400
• </c><00:23:04.160><c> fund</c> determined that an ongoing general fund determined that an ongoing general
• </c> future generations. future generations.

Bills: HF3599, HF3761, HF3523, HF3515, HF573

Keywords: water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, bond issuance, Becker, sewer improvements, sanitation, Hibbing, state bonds, infrastructure funding, capital investment, safety improvements, mobility, U.S. Highway 12, bonds, transportation funding, trails, Prior Lake, bond funding, recreational improvements

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• The CPUC addressed this issue in General Order 177.
• I think everyone’s discussed the general intent.
• I think everyone's discussed the general intent.
• Megan Allred on behalf of General Motors, in support.
• It doesn't come out of the general fund.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><00:17:32.240><c> took</c> domestic violence calls generally took domestic violence calls generally
• </c> general assembly. general assembly. Any<00:26:31.440><c> questions?</c> Any questions?
• </c><00:47:44.960><c> to</c><00:47:45.280><c> generation</c> on from generation to generation on from
• ><c> sales</c><01:09:45.040><c> I</c> Generally, in the foreclosure sales I Generally, in the foreclosure
• </c><01:10:27.600><c> value,</c> deprived of its generational value, deprived of its generational value

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:01 Kentucky’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative – Domestic Violence: 00:02:00 Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act: 00:46:41, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary approved the minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting and heard an announcement about a lunch sponsored by the Kentucky State Buildings and Trades Council on forming a blue-collar caucus. The main presentation came from the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center on the Kentucky Justice Reinvestment Initiative’s domestic violence work, which was described as a multi-year effort begun in 2023 to analyze data and interview stakeholders across the state. Presenters reported that domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky, with about half of adults experiencing some form of violence or stalking in their lifetimes, and that an average of about 22,000 IPV incidents occurred annually from 2018 to 2022. They said domestic violence is a major driver of violent crime, accounting for about 48% of person offenses over a six-year period, and is linked to significant shares of homicides, sex crimes, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and simple assault. They also said reported incidents and arrests have risen in recent years, that protective-order violations and convictions have increased, and that Kentucky ranks near the bottom among surrounding states in the share of victim compensation for domestic-violence-related claims. Law enforcement survey results showed strong adoption of model policies and guidance, but limited use of screening tools for serious injury risk. The presenters emphasized that domestic violence also places heavy demands on law enforcement, courts, and corrections, citing roughly 30,000 law-enforcement responses in 2022 and noting that more than a third of people entering DOC custody and nearly a third under supervision had DV-related histories. They said a small group of repeat offenders drives ongoing harm and that targeted interventions could reduce recidivism. They highlighted a North Carolina example in which focused intervention reduced IPV-related homicides and calls for service, and they referenced Kentucky’s 2020 assessment recommendations on training, language access, protective-order service, and coordination with victim services and batterer intervention providers. They estimated that a 25% reduction in reported DV incidents could prevent nearly 5,000 victimizations annually and reduce DOC commitments and costs substantially. Committee members asked about the relationship between civil domestic violence petitions and companion criminal cases, and the presenters said they would check whether the data could answer that question. Members also discussed recent Kentucky legislation, including Senate Bill 319 on crime victims compensation and House Bill 38, which made a third domestic violence offense a Class D felony. Several members thanked the presenters and advocates, and one member raised concerns about service of process and recent violent incidents involving domestic violence-related warrants, prompting discussion of dedicated service units in larger jurisdictions and the resource limits faced by smaller agencies.

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• </c> for the government entity generally for the government entity generally become<00:40:13.880><c>
• </c> employment related details are generally employment related details are generally private<00:40:
• for future generations.
• </c> is going to impact many generations is going to impact many generations because<01:12:50.000><c>
• </c><01:12:51.080><c> to</c> because when we send one generation to because when we send one generation

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chair, and you know, I sitting in some of these committees where we see bills coming for more general
• They're Lions, they're former business owners, they are people who give generously.
• </c> uh the reimbursement from the general uh the reimbursement from the general fund<00:15:22.480><c
• </c> uh first set out in the Next Generation uh first set out in the Next Generation energy<00:26:20.520
• </c><01:21:38.159><c> fund</c> the actual pieces of the general fund the actual pieces of the general

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form

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• And the funds that are generated are through fees that are generated from law enforcement across the
• , for instance, with the Academy, and any money left over at the end of two years gets swept into general
• You want to turn any excess over to general revenue so we can spend it on just about any kind of thing
• million in there and was continuing to grow, would we not want to be able to pull that back in the general
• to look at something five years or 10 years down the road there was a way to pull that back into general

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• This doesn't... the general election is a general election is a...
• </c> attorney general in this state? attorney general in this state?
• </c> the agent general one January of 2024. the agent general one January of 2024.
• </c> less to the general fund. Correct. less to the general fund. Correct.
• </c> they'll have more for the general fund? they'll have more for the general fund?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Whatever generally walks in the door, we generally work on."
• </c><01:20:20.320><c> Whatever</c><01:20:20.719><c> generally</c> general practice.
• Whatever generally general practice.
• , we generally work walks in the drawer, we generally work on." on." on."
• </c> keeping up with our generation capacity. keeping up with our generation capacity.

Keywords: 916, all

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• know, the voters should know, that the material that they're witnessing or being exposed to was generated
• And the threat is the use of AI-generated deepfakes combined with false information are manipulating
• , moving it up four weeks... ...approximately seven weeks before the general, moving it up four weeks
• And yet currently the law states that our primaries are going to occur just 49 days before the general
• And I just have to say that for my entire lifetime, politicians in general have played fast and loose

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition to designate the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse. It then took up two election-related bills reported out of Ways and Means: House 5093, to protect against election misinformation, and House 5094, to enhance disclosure requirements for synthetic media and political advertising. Supporters described both measures as targeted responses to AI-generated deepfakes and deceptive election content, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and protecting voter trust rather than banning speech outright. House 5094 was debated first. An amendment was adopted to exempt certain broadcasters, cable/satellite operators, program producers, and streaming services when paid to broadcast deceptive election-related material. The bill then passed to be engrossed on a roll call of 156-0. House 5093 was then debated, with supporters saying it would prohibit deceptive AI use within 90 days of an election and address materially deceptive audio, visual, and election-related communications. Two amendments were offered and defeated: one to move the state primary earlier, and another to narrow the bill’s scope by striking part of the definition of materially deceptive media. The bill passed to be engrossed on a roll call of 153-3. Earlier in the session, the House also passed to be enacted several local bills, including measures affecting Rockland’s charter, Williamstown’s senior property tax exemption eligibility, and Rochester’s fire chief employment. Later, the House rejected concurrence with Senate amendments on a bill related to teacher preparation and student literacy and instead appointed a committee of conference. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Quincy public servant Arthur Tobin before adjourning to meet the next day at 11 a.m.

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• amended by the Committee on Appropriations, House Bill 2229 appropriates $3 million from the State General
• Appropriates $3 million from the State General Fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Department of Health Services
• Madam Witt, members, House Bill 2389 permits a utility to replace an existing electrical generating plant
• House Bill 2389 permits a utility to replace an existing electrical generating plant or to construct
• There are key guardrails, including no General Fund dollars used, no state or local taxing authority

Summary: The meeting reviewed two caucus packets covering a wide range of bills, with most items described by staff and then passed over without questions. Topics included appropriations for pregnancy resource centers, home- and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities, veteran specialty courts, child care grants and infrastructure, emergency shelter grants, language acquisition services for deaf or hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers, and uranium contamination monitoring. Other measures addressed utility plant replacement, local government investment pools, task-order contract posting, ambulance reporting and certificate-of-necessity changes, short-term rental regulation, tuition waivers for dependents of disabled veterans, memorial authorization, manufactured home installer licensing, CPR/AED training in schools, national park fee exemptions for military members and veterans, and a tourism improvement area funded by lodging businesses. Several bills focused on child welfare and family law, including expanded kinship placement notification, a neglect definition change tied to poverty, evidence rules in custody and dependency matters, DCS investigations when a protective parent is involved, and parenting-time supervision requirements. Health-related bills included midwife practice changes, controlled substance monitoring program updates, interstate EMS licensure, prostate cancer screening coverage, sleep apnea coverage, and resident electronic monitoring in care facilities. Judiciary and property-related bills included enhanced trespass penalties, post-nuptial agreement rules, tax lien excess proceeds procedures, and unlawful entry into residences occupied by vulnerable adults. A few members briefly explained or defended selected bills, including the child protection measures, the CPR training requirement, the ambulance reporting bill, the tourism improvement area bill, and the bill moving inter-facility transports away from police. The sponsor of HB 2950 emphasized it was a voluntary, opt-in lodging assessment with local approval and statutory guardrails. No roll-call votes were described in the transcript, and most bills were noted as being on consent or third-read consent calendars, with several removed from consent or not yet on a calendar.

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• Recommendations include maintaining the $19.9 million in general revenue and general revenue dedicated
• Recommendations include an additional $0.4 million in general revenue for the upcoming biennium to align
• Uh, was created by the legislature in 2023 to support four programs, the NEROt Generation Loan Program
• , a completion bonus program for in ERCOt Generation.
• Um, a couple of just general questions, um.

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• Clarifying the certification standards that a portable solar generation device must meet, and adding
• Uh, I don’t think we understand that the attorney general is being forced to do this measure for the
• Why is the attorney general being forced to pay for entities private sector to sue using our funding?
• Uh, I don’t think we understand that the attorney general is being forced to do this measure for the
• Why is the attorney general being forced to pay for entities private sector to sue using our funding?

Bills: SB2088, SB2925, SB3263, SB2047, SB2087, SB2100, SB2268, SB2353, SB2781, SB2902

Keywords: coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, agriculture, biosecurity, environment, coconut rhinoceros beetle, student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, pharmacy benefit managers, maximum allowable cost, drug pricing

Summary: The joint committee on Ways and Means and Consumer Protection met for decision-making only on two agendas and took action on a large number of Senate bills, with no oral testimony heard. On the 1016 agenda, the committee recommended passage of measures including SB 2088, SB 2925, SB 2781, and several others, and passed a number of bills with amendments. Notable amendments included SB 3263, which adopted AG amendments related to the name, image, and likeness endowment trust fund; SB 2047 on pharmacy benefit managers, which incorporated Hawaii Pharmacist Association changes; SB 2087 on health insurance, which added Insurance Division clarifications; SB 2100 on pesticides, which added a blank appropriation; SB 2353 on outdoor signage, which removed provisions related to the Wiki special district; and SB 2902 on renewable energy, which clarified certification standards for portable solar devices and exempted them from certain disclosure requirements. Most recommendations were adopted without objection, though a few members noted reservations on selected bills. The committee also deferred one bill on the agenda, SB 3327. The committee then moved to the 1015 agenda and acted on additional measures. SB 2003 was passed with amendments tied to Act 255, including a repeal trigger if deadlines are missed; SB 2497 on utility-related transparency drew the most discussion, with one member warning about litigation and costs while another argued it was simply about electricity-rate transparency, and it ultimately passed with PUC-related amendments and an exemption for utility cooperatives. Other measures were passed unamended or with technical or fiscal amendments, including bills affecting land planning, tax credits, conveyance tax language, shoreline maintenance, and community improvement projects. Several bills had appropriations blanked or effective dates deferred to 2050, and many were adopted with members noting reservations rather than opposition. On the 1017 agenda, the committee continued approving measures, including SB 709 on crisis intervention officers and assisted community treatment, SB 2153 on defining bona fide farmer/agriculture activity, SB 2694 on water rate adjustments, SB 3025 on income eligibility limits, and SB 3085 on the Hawaii film studio, which included a five-year repeal provision if the studio has not relocated. The committee also passed numerous other bills unamended or with technical amendments, often deferring effective dates or blanking appropriations. Across both agendas, the committee’s actions were largely consistent: bills were advanced with amendments tailored to agency requests, technical corrections, or fiscal adjustments, and votes were generally unanimous or near-unanimous with occasional reservations recorded.

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• Our family has farmed for four generations, spanning nearly 100 years.
• . in the in the alternative or the That type of generation.
• And that number is based on our overall generation portfolio.
• That gives you a little bit of a general perspective.
• So that gives you a general idea. You're not paid on the production.

Summary: The House Utilities Committee resumed and then concluded a hearing on HB 2402 and HB 2816, both dealing with utility-scale solar development. The chair asked witnesses to testify for informational purposes where they supported some provisions but opposed others, and the discussion centered on setback distances, taxation, cropland conversion caps, local control, and decommissioning/oversight. Several witnesses described concerns about large solar projects encircling farms, impacts on neighbors, glare, fire risk, wetlands, and property values, while others emphasized the need for reasonable statewide standards and the importance of preserving Chapter 100 agreements and county flexibility. Testimony from landowners and advocacy groups largely urged stronger protections: higher setbacks, more local authority, lower caps on cropland conversion, and higher tax rates than the bill’s proposed $2,500 per megawatt. Some witnesses argued solar should be taxed as commercial property rather than agricultural land, while others raised constitutional concerns about changing agricultural assessment. A county commissioner described local regulations his county adopted, including road agreements, decommissioning bonds, hydraulic studies, and buffering, and said counties need clearer rules, especially where there is no zoning. Industry and utility representatives said the bills were generally workable but wanted further discussion on setbacks and tax treatment. They argued tax comparisons should account for the full package of taxes and incentives, not just nameplate taxes, and said higher taxes can raise electricity costs for customers. Ameren Missouri said most of the bill was acceptable, but cautioned about how real property would be assessed and noted its current and planned solar buildout. The committee took no vote; after hearing the final witness, the chair closed testimony on HB 2402 and HB 2816 and adjourned the committee.

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• McDermott was appointed the interim general counsel.
• I work for the Comptroller's Office in general litigation.
• Would the interim general counsel, please introduce this item.
• Would the interim general counsel plan please introduce this item.
• Uh, moving to item 16, administrative waiver of fines, um, Uh, our interim general counsel, Ms.

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• Appropriately, the court gave the General Assembly until July 24th to enact a new rule.
• I think there is legislation we need to... we in the General Assembly have much work to be done.
• This bill is supported by the Office of the Attorney General, by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys
• We are subject by a general law in our nature all his ends.
• We are subject by a general law in our natures to what is called habit.

Summary: The Senate returned from recess and first handled routine calendar matters, laying several bills on the table or over in their order without objection. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1400, which addresses sentencing for second-degree murder in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Commonwealth v. Lee decision. Senator Street offered an amendment to replace mandatory life without parole with parole eligibility after 25 years and individualized review, but the Senate tabled the amendment by a 26-24 roll call. The bill then advanced to final passage after extended debate over whether it adequately met the court’s constitutional ruling and how it would affect victims, culpability, and retroactivity. It initially passed 31-19, then after reconsideration and a correction to one member’s vote, passed 30-20 and was sent to the House. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 1212, which tightens the handling of sexual assault evidence kits by removing discretionary language that had contributed to inconsistent testing practices. Supporters said it would improve statewide consistency, preserve a survivor’s right to decline testing, and help reduce the rape kit backlog. The bill passed unanimously, 50-0, and was sent to the House. The chamber then moved through additional calendar items, including re-referrals of several House bills to Appropriations and multiple bills being passed over. Later, the Senate took up House Bill 1667 on a supplemental calendar after suspending the rules. The bill became the vehicle for several amendments tied to affordability and tax policy. Senators adopted a back-to-school sales tax holiday amendment, a data-center tax exemption repeal amendment, and a school-choice-related amendment transferring EITC provisions and increasing scholarships by $25 million. Other proposed amendments, including a digital advertising tax and a combined reporting corporate tax reform, were tabled. After further debate on the bill’s impact on electric bills, data centers, and the state budget, House Bill 1667 was agreed to as amended and the Senate recessed.