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• Item number 12, AB 2233 by Ta, with a motion of due pass to appropriations.
• Item number 15, AB 2352 by Valencia, with a motion of due pass to appropriations.
• The temporary federal non-enforcement request is just that: only a request, and it does not lessen the
• This legislation simply codifies what is already good federal law.
• And this legislation builds on California's leadership.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• When negotiations are requested by the tribe... ...structures.
• There is no appropriation.
• The Fifth Legislative District is in Southeast King County.
• by Senator Lovick, by request of the insurance commissioner.
• A fiscal note was requested, but is not yet available.

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on an amended and restated tribal-state gaming compact with the Squaxin Island Tribe. Washington State Gambling Commission staff explained the compact amendment process and said the restatement consolidates six prior amendments, updates several appendices, and adds new provisions including high-limit room options and electronic table games. Squaxin Island representatives said the changes clarify the existing compact, improve casino regulation and management, and support tribal economic development and community services. Committee members expressed support, and the compact will next go through additional commission and legislative review before possible governor approval. The committee then heard Senate Bill 5831, which enacts the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. Staff and the bill sponsor said the measure creates safe harbors for common mortgage modifications, clarifies when modifications must be recorded, and preserves the priority of modified mortgages in foreclosure without preempting other mortgage or lending laws. A Uniform Law Commission representative testified that the bill would advance protections by reducing uncertainty and costly attorney opinion requirements. There was no opposition testimony, and the public hearing closed without a vote. Senate Bill 6178, requested by the Insurance Commissioner, would prohibit contractors and others from soliciting or requiring post-loss assignments of property insurance benefits from insureds, making such agreements void and enforceable by the commissioner with civil penalties. The sponsor, Insurance Commissioner, and several supporters said the bill would protect homeowners after disasters from losing control of their claims and help prevent contractor abuse; a consumer attorney, PEMCO, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau also supported it. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6031, which expands and modernizes the state’s insurance fraud laws, classifies insurance fraud as a Class B felony, broadens reporting and investigative authority, and extends the fraud program to related crimes affecting insurers and consumers. The Insurance Commissioner, anti-fraud groups, and industry representatives supported the bill, while the Washington Society of CPAs said concerns about CPA language would be addressed by amendment. After public hearings, the committee moved to executive session, adopted a proposed substitute for SB 5928, and voted do-pass recommendations for SB 5928 as amended and SB 5919, sending both to Rules.

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• And that all got included in the Legislative Assembly's 1006 amendment.
• They have the opportunity to request a hearing under 2832.
• And then, if that is requested, we proceed under chapter 2832 with the hearing as requested.
• But, you know, I'm certainly not the expert on our appropriations bill. So. Okay. Thank you.
• They don't need an appropriation to use this room, I don't believe.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on Senate Bill 2224 and reviewed the latest Legislative Council draft, version 1006, which incorporated prior changes including the Christensen amendment, the executive session language, and a 30-day deadline for the Attorney General to issue an order. The Attorney General’s office then explained its proposed amendment, which would clarify that hearings could be held under existing administrative hearing procedures, apply the same process to all violations, and preserve the current appeal structure. The office also raised concerns about the bill’s requirement that hearings be video recorded and broadcast live, noting possible technology and budget limitations. Representative Koppelman responded that the purpose of the bill was to ensure a timely, transparent process and avoid long delays before a sanctioned party could get to court, arguing that the Legislative Council draft better addressed due process concerns. Representative Henderson agreed and said the draft version improved transparency and established a clearer timeline. During discussion, a cross-reference in the appeal section was identified as incorrect and was corrected to refer to Section 28-32-49 rather than Chapter 28-27, with clarification that the appeal path should remain tied to the Attorney General’s administrative determination. The committee then amended the motion to include the corrected cross-reference and approved the Legislative Council version 1006 as amended. The vote was unanimous, and the bill was prepared to be taken back to committee the next morning for further action. The meeting then adjourned.

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• This also adds other categories for what is an appropriate device.
• in their environment to develop appropriate life skills.
• While the policy for a strict liability crime may be appropriate, it is not appropriate for a first-degree
• We've already, as legislators, said.
• We've already, as legislators said. Thank you. Legislative intent is already in the statute.

Bills: HB99, HB38, HB165, HB127, HB72, HB151, SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 38, which would require insurance coverage for specialized wheelchairs, activity chairs, and related mobility devices for people with limb loss or other disabilities, with guardrails limiting the number of covered devices over time. The sponsor and supporters, including the Office of Superintendent of Insurance, Disability Rights New Mexico, the Disability Coalition, physical therapists, and disability advocates, said the bill would improve access, inclusion, and physical activity without significant premium impact. Questions focused on the substitute language, the device limits, and how Medicaid would handle coverage separately. The committee ultimately passed the House Health and Human Services Committee substitute for HB 38 on a 10-0 vote. The committee then approved House Bill 165, which expands the C-PACE financing program to businesses using industrial revenue bonds and clarifies that counties and municipalities are not liable for payments. Support came from economic development and business groups, who said the bill would remove a barrier to energy- and water-efficiency upgrades and encourage investment. The bill passed on a 10-0 vote. House Bill 127 also passed unanimously after discussion of its three parts: a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians, a telehealth registry for out-of-state providers, and changes to expedited licensure. Supporters said it would help address provider shortages, especially in rural and underserved areas, while the sponsor explained that the amended version includes safeguards such as exam requirements, supervised practice, and a provisional-to-restricted-to-full licensure path. The committee voted 11-0 to advance the bill. House Bill 72, which would increase penalties for distributing certain controlled substances, including methamphetamine, to minors, drew strong support from law enforcement and the chamber of commerce but significant concern from the Public Defender and several members over strict liability, mandatory sentencing, and the breadth of the penalty. After debate over whether the bill could reach low-level or peer-to-peer conduct and whether the penalty was proportionate, the committee voted to table the bill by a 6-4 vote. The committee then took up House Bill 151, a revised childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations bill. The sponsor presented a committee substitute that changed commission appointments, added reporting and solvency-related provisions, and adjusted procedures for compensation and appeals. Members raised concerns about parity, definitions, administrative costs, and how awards would be determined, but the committee approved the committee substitute on a 7-0 vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to Senate Appropriations.
• It was appropriated in 2019.
• It was appropriated in 2019.
• Welcome to appropriations.
• I have a great request.

Bills: SB1001, SB1035, SB1056, SB1065, SB1138, SB1161, SB1204, SB1207, SB1248, SB1274, SB1284, SCM1002, SCM1006, SCR1020

Keywords: appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, state budget, private prisons

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• From the Legislative Finance Committee.
• Agencies in the State Personnel Office can always audit and adjust or make requests or hear requests
• before the Are probably appropriate now.
• With you all as the legislative body.
• There is also the $2 million request for prevention services.

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• I request unanimous consent to suspend.
• And with no appropriations committee hearing, has been rushed through the legislative.
• The concerns are appropriate.
• Committee and the Appropriations Committee as well.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He's going to show that this is what's appropriate or it's not appropriate.
• The doctor still has to request approval from the carrier, right? Yes.
• So if you have an adequate, appropriate guideline and you're getting appropriate treatment, it should
• Let me make sure, am I going to have any issues with requesting this?
• This legislation is not about special treatment.

Summary: The House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee met on May 7, 2026, and first deferred several measures, including House Bill 460, Senate Bill 322, Senate Bill 32, Senate Bill 22, and House Bill 561. The committee then took up House Bill 819 by Chairman Cruz, which would replace Louisiana’s current workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule with the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) by MCG as the primary guideline, while keeping the existing variance and appeal process. Cruz and MCG representative Troy Prevo argued that ODG is more comprehensive, updated more frequently, and used in many states, and said it could reduce delays, disability duration, and costs. Dr. Jason Picard, the state medical director, testified that Louisiana already uses ODG as a secondary reference in many cases because the state schedule lacks coverage for some body parts and treatments, and said the bill would not otherwise change the appeals process or care delivery. Committee members focused heavily on whether the bill would delay care or improve it. Several members questioned the private-company nature of ODG, the $400 annual subscription cost, and whether Louisiana doctors would be forced to rely on an out-of-state guideline. Rep. Glorioso and others raised concerns about preauthorization delays and proposed amendments to create tacit approval when treatment follows the schedule, require payment within 30 days, and make the carrier prove by clear and convincing evidence that care was not medically necessary to challenge it. Chairman Cruz said he was willing to work with those ideas, and the committee also discussed adding an on-ramp or legacy language so current patients would not be disrupted. Opposition testimony came from injured-worker advocates and representatives of medical and labor groups, including Joseph Jola St. and Robin Krumholt. They argued that Louisiana’s current guidelines are already working, that rates have fallen over time, and that the real problem is delay in approval rather than the content of the schedule. They said ODG is overly rigid, cost-driven, and can lead to denials that shift costs to workers, Medicaid, or private health insurance. They urged the committee to keep Louisiana’s existing system and instead adopt tacit approval under current law. The bill was still under discussion at the close of the transcript, with amendments being read and no final vote shown.

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• Those you requested to hear about, the larger O&M appropriation, is unrestricted and is absolutely critical
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• </c> back in the '90s we had legislative back in the '90s we had legislative workpapers<00:04:26.680>
• In total, we are requesting an increase to our O&M appropriation of $235 million across the biennium
• an increase to our omm requesting an increase to our omm appropriation<01:43:58.320><c> of</c><01:43

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:21:18.640><c> issuer</c> determines the appropriate issuer determines the appropriate issuer
• </c> uh listed in the grant appropriation uh listed in the grant appropriation language<00:39:17.760>
• 20.520><c> costs</c> language Andor um uh appropriate costs language Andor um uh appropriate costs as
• </c> the the dollars that we've appropriated the the dollars that we've appropriated to<00:53:49.319>
• general fund money um it's appropriated general fund money um it's appropriated<01:17:51.880><c> to<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Your legislation does not ban organizations that do...
• Vote no on this piece of legislation. Mr. Smithee to close.
• A record vote has been requested. The clerk will ring the bell.
• A record vote has been requested. Request that the clerk read the bill. Show Mr.
• A record vote has been requested. request of the clerk will ring the bell. Have all members voted?

Bills: SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SCR25, SB687, SB1332, SB2185, SB552, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SCR25, HB2525, HB142, HB140, HB29, HB451, HB3809, HB3307, HB 1130, HJR1, HB9, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB2308

Keywords: Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A, bail training, Article 17.024, Article 15.17, local administrative judge, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Court Administration, county courts, criminal justice, criminal jurisprudence, judicial qualifications

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• You've heard the request. Is there an objection?
• You've heard the request. Is there an objection?
• They were doing great work and actually recommending legislation.
• Senators, this is simple legislation.
• It will be expanded because of legislation that we may pass in this body based on flawed legislation

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the prior day’s journal, and received committee reports and House messages. Several bills and appointments were routed to committees or placed on the calendar, including a gubernatorial appointment of David Bobbitt to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, House Bill 526 for second reading, House Bill 494 for possible amendment, and multiple other bills reported out of committee. The chamber also received House bills 501, 558, 608, and 636 and introduced Senate Bills 1329 and 1330. The Senate then considered and passed Senate Bill 1232, which updates Idaho’s “Son of Sam” law to focus on criminal proceeds rather than speech, with supporters emphasizing constitutional safeguards and victim protections. Senate Bill 1250 also passed, exempting certain photos, including images of deceased persons, from public disclosure while allowing specified family members to request copies. Senate Bill 1236 passed after extended debate; it repeals obsolete statutory language concerning the Idaho Women’s Commission, with supporters calling it code cleanup and opponents arguing the commission’s history and mission still matter. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1247, requiring E-Verify for state and local governments and larger government contractors, with supporters framing it as a modest enforcement tool and opponents warning it is a flawed federal system that may encourage identity fraud. The session concluded with miscellaneous announcements and an adjournment motion, and the Senate adjourned until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• Here's the dollars that we're requesting.
• Okay, and this is a three-year request, right?
• Okay, and this is a three-year request, right?
• Brian Metzger with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• So, and this legislative—that was by SB 840, right?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The written request will be placed in the original documents file and recorded in the journal.
• The written request will be placed in the original documents file and recorded in the journal.
• The written request will be placed in the original documents file and recorded in the journal.
• It doesn't feel appropriate for me now as a sitting senator.
• What we don't need is a stack of new bills; what we need is thoughtful and bold legislation.

Keywords: 907, all

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• Please stand for the prayer by Donna Khafer, our legislative chaplain, and remain standing for the Pledge
• Chair, first, I'd like to request a copy of that in paper form, if at all possible.
• This bill seems to recognize school districts as the playthings of legislators.
• Based on the water crisis, they request you bring your own water.
• Thank you. ...crisis, they request you bring your own water. Thank you. Fair enough. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• That request, and you're referencing the federal government, is that information that's been a request
• I want my legislation to be effective, regardless of what may happen.
• Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
• Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
• Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I have my legislative aide, Megan Dohy.
• I have my legislative aid, M Megan now.
• appropriation process.
• </c><00:38:43.359><c> appropriation</c> bypass the legislative appropriation bypass the legislative appropriation
• </c> and carry out any official legislative and carry out any official legislative business<01:15:50.719

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I'm a legislative advocate for the ACAU California Action.
• And either there has to be an opportunity to request a release... ...an opportunity to request a release
• , and Jonathan Feldman, Legislative Advocate, California Police Chiefs.
• The motion is do pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
• I respectfully request your aye vote.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Mack, Legislative Council Service. Sarah Reed, Mayor, Legislative Council Service.
• The uranium mine reclamation revolving fund is subject to legislative appropriation but remains unfunded
• . appropriation over a two-year span.
• involved in crafting legislation.
• So that's where this request came from.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And I got a request from Senator Mathern.
• It's my intent in full appropriations to give this importance.
• So we would have the appropriation and, you know, our... Thank you.
• Their request has always been 9.1... Guardianship pass grants.
• Well, when we had the hearing, their request was 9.1, and we’re at 7.1.

Bills: SB2012

Keywords: transportation, funding, infrastructure, grants, municipal, 908, all

Summary: The Government Operations division met to consider House Bill 1015, the OMB budget, with several amendments already in hand. A major portion of the discussion centered on Senator Mathern’s concerns about the proposed new state hospital in Jamestown. He argued the project is outdated, too expensive, and should be delayed or reduced in favor of local behavioral health services and deferred maintenance at the existing LaHogue facility. Other members questioned him about staffing, capacity, constitutional issues, and the relationship between the hospital proposal and broader mental health investments in other bills. The committee also reviewed budget mechanics, including the transfer of up to $240 million from the Social Services Fund to the Human Services Finance Fund, a $40 million deferred maintenance fund, a $3 million deficiency appropriation for the new and vacant FTE pool, and other OMB-related items. Members discussed whether OMB should have managerial control over the Jamestown project and generally agreed that OMB oversight could help manage costs, though concerns about the hospital remained. The committee then considered two funding items that drew the most debate: guardianship grants and a pro-life education campaign. After testimony from a representative supporting the campaign, members agreed to reduce that item by $500,000 and add $1 million for guardianship grants, while leaving the overall bill to be finalized in conference. The committee adopted Amendment Version 2006 with those changes and then passed HB 1015 as amended on a roll call vote, with all members voting aye except Senator Burckhard on the amendment vote; he later voted aye on the bill itself. The chair indicated the bill would move to conference committee.