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• So I won't um I won't ask legislation.
• Um by page of your existing legislation.
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Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

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• There was no legislative record, unlike the Voting Rights Act.
• That's the legislative reapportionment.
• Yes, I believe it is. of legislative reapportionment.
• Fox News receiving a map before us, the legislators, is wild.
• Before us, the legislators, is wild to me.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This, to me, this bill is about legislative oversight.
• I am the legislative liaison for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
• I am the Legislative liaison for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
• In the legislative process, we sit here right now in a committee.
• I am one of the two women candidates for Legislative District 19.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2787, which would bar the state and its political subdivisions from using personnel or financial resources to enforce or cooperate with the federal Mexican wolf reintroduction program, while exempting the Livestock Loss Board’s livestock loss program. Sierra Club and animal welfare advocates opposed the bill as harmful to wolf recovery and unnecessary given the livestock loss reimbursement data. The committee approved HB 2787 on a 4-3 vote. Members then considered House Bill 255, which would create a Brackish Groundwater Recovery Program Fund and authorize the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority to administer projects using long-term water augmentation funds. Opponents argued brackish groundwater is still groundwater and pumping it could cause localized impacts and land subsidence, while supporters framed it as a water-supply solution. The bill failed on a 2-4 vote. The committee next advanced House Bill 2782, requiring disclosure rules for regulatory assets included in utility rates, and House Bill 2781, which would impose financial assurance, insurance, decommissioning, and site-restoration requirements on solar energy power plants. HB 2781 drew stakeholder testimony from solar industry, utilities, and local-government interests; an amendment to revise financial assurance and remove a remediation fund was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 4-4 vote. The committee also approved House Bill 2975, which would suspend State Land Department solar scoring maps and require new mining and housing resource maps, despite opposition that it would reduce transparency and favor certain land uses over solar. Later, the committee approved House Bill 2696, as amended, directing the Arizona Commerce Authority to prioritize fuel and gas price reduction and create a fuel resiliency task force, after debate over whether the bill should focus more broadly on energy resilience and whether the ACA was the right agency. The committee also passed HCM 2009, urging Congress to streamline mining access, compensate states for subsurface mineral rights, and require legislative approval for new national monuments, and HB 2889, which would fund ADEQ monitoring of uranium contamination and create a statewide registry and tribal-partnered monitoring program. Finally, the committee heard HB 2763, which would require a legislative joint resolution before the Game and Fish Commission could close a shooting range; Game and Fish said it would add another step to the closure process and mainly affect the Ben Avery facility, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• So, thank you very much for your consideration of this legislation.
• ,</c><00:23:33.400><c> that</c> outlawing by this legislation, that outlawing by this legislation, that
• And this legislation allows lending.
• The legislation would expand that authority to crowd in more private capital.
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And we all know what happened in June of 2025 when our own Minnesota state legislator, Speaker Emeritus
• They show up in all sorts of different ways from phone calls to drones outside of legislators' homes.
• They show up in all sorts of different ways from phone calls to drones outside of legislators' homes.
• They show up in all sorts of different ways from phone calls to drones outside of legislators' homes.
• There was no clear command in who's in charge of the safety of legislators.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• on</c><00:07:01.680><c> more</c><00:07:01.919><c> than</c> legislation that reflects on more than legislation
• Um, I for working on this legislation.
• This is the exact legislation that we hoped would follow.
• This is the exact legislation Caucus.
• House Bill 136 is necessary legislators.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:26 Report of Committees 05:13 Orders of the Day/ HB 6 06:22 HB 480 14:13 HB 562 17:55 HB 136 25:53 HB 257 29:47 HB 490 35:54 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 40:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 52:44 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:49 ConC/Rules Report 57:12 Floor Amendments 58:49 Adjournment 58:59, 958, all

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• </c> your legislation Senate Bill 2314. your legislation Senate Bill 2314.
• a piece of anti-trafficking legislation.
• . legislation. legislation.
• We have not led any legislation on That. We have not led any legislation on that.
• And again, I'm not upset about the legislation.

Keywords: Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 28 January, 2026; 9:00 A.M., 925, all

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• Senator Curtis King from the 14th Legislative District.
• Hi, I'm Representative Julia Reed from the 36th Legislative District.
• We looked at the legislative action in 2020.
• We looked at the legislative action in 2020.
• I mean, there's always going to be someone that will take legislation, but even when you have legislation

Summary: The meeting began with introductions from members of the Joint Transportation Committee and a presentation from the Association of Washington Cities and the public works directors of Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland. The cities described the Quad Cities region as one of the fastest-growing in the state and outlined shared transportation priorities that align with the committee’s focus on safety, multimodal access, climate resilience, and economic development. They emphasized Vision Zero efforts, complete streets, ADA accessibility, regional trail and bike/pedestrian planning, and coordinated long-range transportation and land-use planning to manage growth. The city officials also discussed major funding and delivery challenges, including rising construction costs, project phasing, pavement preservation, right-of-way acquisition, and delays caused by state and federal permitting and review processes. They highlighted regional cooperation through the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments, Good Roads, and local funding tools such as impact fees, transportation benefit districts, REET, tax increment financing, and state and federal grants. Specific projects discussed included Richland’s SR 240/Aaron Drive complete streets project and downtown connectivity work, Kennewick’s Columbia Center Boulevard improvements and rail study, Pasco’s Court/Road 68, Sylvester Street corridor, I-182 bridge/interchange work, and a new north-south bridge study, and West Richland’s SR 224 Red Mountain corridor project, which officials said was awarded under budget and is scheduled to begin construction. Committee members asked questions about sidewalk connections to schools, state-agency right-of-way timelines, apprenticeship utilization, contractor selection, and whether complete streets requirements add burdens to pavement preservation projects. The city officials said new development is generally meeting sidewalk standards, but older infill areas remain a gap; that state right-of-way transactions can take much longer than expected; that apprenticeship requirements are common but harder for smaller contractors and local labor markets; and that low-bid contracting leaves little room to screen for performance history. They also said complete streets requirements are usually manageable on major projects but can be difficult to absorb in smaller preservation work. The committee then shifted to a JTC-funded study on transit-oriented development, presented by Urban Institute researcher Yona Freemark. The study examined TOD conditions in 33 cities in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Clark, and Spokane counties near rail and bus rapid transit stations. Freemark said Washington’s housing affordability crisis is severe, especially near transit, and found that high-cost cities have seen more development near stations but also signs of gentrification and loss of affordable housing, while lower-cost cities have had less development and worsening affordability relative to income. He identified barriers including high debt costs, land costs, infrastructure costs, zoning and parking rules, and limited subsidies for affordable housing. He recommended more neighborhood infrastructure funding near stations, stronger affordable housing investment, and better use of public land, noting that HB 1491 and related legislation are already changing some local requirements.

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• For us to be able to look at legislatively.
• We don't need legislation to do it again.
• Are there legislative changes that need to be made?
• I have legislation AB 315 that's moving forward through the legislative process to look at whether...
• Jason Constantouros, Legislative Analyst's Office.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• James Nakbar, Legislative District 3, Representative Ryan. Dr.
• We are joined here today by a wonderful delegation of artists from Legislative District 5.
• To date, 31 states have enacted similar legislation. Let's hope Arizona joins them. Thank you.
• Speaker, I rise in opposition and to explain my vote with regard to this legislation.
• We offered legislation again this session to expand protections for transgender people.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members then introduced a number of guests and delegations, with a major theme being Arizona Creative Economy Day and the presence of artists, arts advocates, and cultural organizations at the Capitol. Several members highlighted the economic and community value of the arts, and other personal privilege remarks recognized farm workers, Women’s History Month honorees, and Transgender Day of Visibility. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered several Senate bills. SB 1113, SB 1165, SB 1477, and SB 1479 were each reported out with do-pass recommendations, with amendments adopted on SB 1113, SB 1477, and SB 1479. Members described SB 1113 as supporting a City of Phoenix police crisis team, SB 1165 as removing financial barriers to breast cancer testing and diagnosis, and SB 1477 as adding transparency and accountability for senior referral agencies. SB 1479 was also advanced after a floor amendment was adopted. On third reading, the House passed SB 1092 on probation by a vote of 39-17, with supporters emphasizing protections for child victims and opposition to probation for child sex offenders. SB 1181, relating to certified public accountants, passed 47-9 after concerns were raised about delegating key licensing requirements to rulemaking. SB 1473, concerning municipal and county zoning, passed 49-7. The House also adopted a motion to request Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, April 2, 2026, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

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• This is legislation that I bring forward in working with the Attorney General's office.
• They're in support of this change in this legislation. But with that, Mr.
• It is a good piece of legislation.
• So one legislator couldn't just do this.
• So one legislator couldn't just do this.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee considered several bills. Senate Bill 1260, brought by Sen. Lakey, would clarify and strengthen Idaho’s 2023 immigration-enforcement law by broadening references to federal immigration law and adding an affirmative defense for people who have been affirmatively granted permission to be in the United States. Senators asked about possible effects on DACA recipients and asylum applicants, and Lakey said the bill was intended to apply only where lawful presence has been affirmatively granted. Despite concerns raised by Sens. Wintrow and Ruchti about preemption and the DACA language, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 520, which standardizes notice requirements for administrative hearings under the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act. Sen. Ruchti said the bill was needed because agencies had not been consistent in what they included in hearing notices; the chief administrative law judge said the bill sets minimum notice standards but leaves timing to the agencies’ existing procedures. The bill passed unanimously to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 541, presented by Sen. Nichols, would expand the definition of a child for electronic enticement offenses to include 16- and 17-year-olds when the offender is at least five years older. Nichols said the change was prompted by anti-trafficking concerns and data showing online enticement is common among teens ages 14 to 17. A Boise resident and former LAPD juvenile-crimes officer testified in support. The committee also sent this bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 581, which would create a formal process for the Legislature to notify the Idaho Supreme Court by resolution when it believes a court rule conflicts with statute or affects substantive rights. Nichols said the Supreme Court had no objection, but Sens. Ruchti and Wintrow expressed separation-of-powers concerns and said they were uncomfortable with the Legislature commenting on court rules. The committee nevertheless voted to advance the bill with a do pass recommendation, and then adjourned.

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• We're really Grateful to be here on behalf of the Legislative Finance Committee.
• I think that's why people vote for legislators to come up here and do the right thing.
• Finance Committee, all of the staff of the Legislative Finance Committee.
• Any legislator, living or dead, has. Big international headwinds.
• And so that little bit more flexibility and freedom in the legislative budget is important.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Some years ago, I had a piece of legislation to designate the black belt as an area where we could...
• They ended up doing it without even having to pass a piece of legislation, working with the... of legislation
• And so, I'm just going to ask on this particular piece of legislation that we have a roll call vote.
• tour with legislators from all over the country.
• I was there, and every legislator that was in There and every legislator that was on that tour except

Bills: HB1

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• It's a particularly timely piece of legislation from Senators Cantwell and Sheehy, given the Los Angeles
• I very much appreciate your and Senator Markey's continued push for this legislation.
• However, I am disappointed that this markup did not include the Main Event Act, which is legislation
• And so, you have my commitment to working with both of you on that legislation and to working to put
• This legislation works to address this disparity, and it will save lives.

Bills: SB161, SB195, SB216, SB245, SB246, SB257, SB258, SB260, SB278, SB281, SB283, SB93, SB98, SB99, SB306, SB314, SB315

Keywords: vehicle safety, crash test, crashworthiness, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Car Assessment Program, NCAP, motor vehicle safety standards, 49 CFR parts 571 and 572, THOR dummy, THOR-50M, THOR-05F, WorldSID, female crash test dummy, male crash test dummy, occupant protection, frontal impact, side impact, vehicle ratings, automotive safety

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• I respectfully ask for your aye vote on this important legislation.
• Being on this committee now for several years, we see legislation and then we see cleanup legislation
• and then we see other companion pieces of legislation.
• I cannot overstate the value of this legislation.
• I think that's something to consider as you work through the legislative process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For the record, Doug O'Connowitz, Legislative District 3, Idaho State Senate.
• And what this legislation does is it seeks Today we've got Senate Bill 1,300.
• But I'm looking at the legislative research, and I've relied on a legislative researcher, attorney many
• But I'm looking at the legislative research, and I've relied on a legislative researcher, attorney, many
• But I'm looking at the legislative research, and I've relied on a legislative researcher, attorney many

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 17, 18, and 19. It then heard House Bill 894, a transparency measure clarifying that members of the public may photograph and videotape open local government meetings so long as they do not interfere, with exceptions for certain correctional, parole, and executive-session settings. Representative McCann presented the bill, and Ken Burgess of the Idaho Press Club testified in support, citing instances where school board meetings were closed to recording. The committee voted to send HB 894 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; Representative Palmer was recorded voting no. The committee next took up Senate Bill 1300, which would change the appointment process for the directors of Fish and Game, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation so they would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate rather than selected by their boards. Senator O'Connowitz argued the bill would make the process more open, align these agencies with other state agencies, and not violate the Harriman Park agreement. Opponents, including Thomas Dixon, Nick Fasciano, Michael Gibson, Jeff Bitton, Charlie Lanch, Allison Brown, and Matt Borg, argued the current board-based system protects merit, stability, science-based management, and the Harriman family’s intent to keep politics out of park management. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and public review. After extended debate, the committee passed SB 1300 on an 8-6 roll call. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 888, which would place certain information technology procurement under the Office of Information Technology Services and allow use of third-party brokers for technical and financial analysis. Sponsor Representative Palmer said the bill would put procurement in the hands of technology experts. Testimony from Jeremy Chu, John White, and Nampa Police Lieutenant Jason Kimball supported the bill, saying it would improve expertise, competition, and cost savings; critics raised concerns about outsourcing and transparency. The committee voted to send HB 888 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and then voted to hold House Concurrent Resolution 35 subject to the call of the chair before adjourning.

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• And we also have several members of legislative management attending today.
• But federal income tax legislation following OB3, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
• legislator, but they were impressed with a $1,600 property tax credit.
• I'm John Bjornson from the Legislative Council.
• The next level would be Legislative Council offices.

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership and approved the December 11 minutes. The committee first received an update from the Office of Management and Budget on the state general fund and major special funds. OMB reported revenues were tracking very close to forecast, with an estimated ending general fund balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. Staff also reviewed balances in the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, along with oil tax collections and the current revenue picture. Legislative Council staff then summarized the special session budget changes and noted the updated beginning balance increased the projected ending balance for the next biennium. The Tax Department presented taxable sales and purchases data by county and industry, showing overall sales tax activity remained strong, with retail trade the largest sector and several counties posting notable gains. Commissioner Kraschis then reviewed federal tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and estimated their impact on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the figures were compared to the 2025 baseline and would be incorporated into future forecasts. Members asked about the overtime and tip exclusions, the senior standard deduction, and the primary residence property tax credit application count, which was running ahead of last year at more than 154,000 applications. The committee also heard from the Department of Transportation on fee schedules, with members focusing on driver’s license fees and the fact that current fees cover only about half of program costs, meaning the highway fund subsidizes the remainder. DOT also reported on specialty plate activity, including nearly 3,900 blackout plates issued, and noted increased state fleet usage. The Information Technology Department explained its internal service fund rate-setting process and discussed possible billing simplification, including annual billing and improved invoice detail. OMB also provided data on leased office space in the Bismarck-Mandan area and state workforce counts, and Legislative Council updated the committee on legislative branch space planning. Finally, subcommittee reports noted continued work on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including Burleigh-Morton’s new DOCR housing wing and ongoing overcrowding in state correctional facilities. No formal votes beyond the minutes approval were taken, and the meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for June 25.

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• And we also have several members of legislative management attending today.
• And we also have several members of legislative management attending today.
• I'm John Bjornson from the Legislative Council.
• They were granted to us last legislative session, and that work is progressing.
• The next level would be Legislative Council offices.

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.

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• They met with legislators from Kentucky that passed similar legislation in their state.
• They met with legislators from Kentucky that passed similar legislation in their state.
• They met with legislators from Kentucky that passed similar legislation in their state.
• HB 2176 has been a well-stakeholdered piece of legislation.
• We modeled this legislation with Representative Bliss on a similar program in Washington State.

Bills: HB2050, HB2082, HB2176, HB2195, HB2202, HB2307, HB2584

Keywords: radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, radiology, imaging, x-ray, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, CT technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, bone densitometry, radiation safety, radiation licensing, scope of practice, health workforce, rural health care, critical access hospital, supervision, telehealth