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• </c> broke any bones, never drew blood. broke any bones, never drew blood.
• We don't have access to those tests to test you for those drugs."
• </c><04:29:30.000><c> And</c> tests to test you for those drugs."
• And tests to test you for those drugs."
• </c> swabs and some vials for blood, urine. swabs and some vials for blood, urine.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1651, which would create a civil sexual assault protective order for survivors who do not have a domestic violence or stalking relationship with the offender, and would also update the sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights regarding evidence kit retention and tracking. Representative Jennifer Rhodes, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to fill gaps for survivors assaulted by strangers, acquaintances, or others outside existing protective-order categories, and to ensure evidence is preserved for the longer of the statute of limitations or the retention period. Committee members asked whether the new order could be misused and how the bill would prevent frivolous petitions; the sponsor said the same legal process would apply and a victim would still have to prove they were actually assaulted. Representative Eileen Kelly and Lynn Shallet of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence testified in support, saying current law leaves many sexual assault survivors without a meaningful civil remedy unless they qualify for domestic violence or stalking relief. Shallet said the gap has existed for decades and noted that other states already have standalone sexual assault protective orders. She also said the bill would clarify survivors’ rights to know the status and location of their evidence kits. Shauna Foster of New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse described local cases where survivors were denied protective orders because they lacked the required relationship with the offender, including a co-worker assault and an assault involving an unhoused survivor. Lisa Curtis, a survivor and founder of Safe Haven Ballet, gave emotional testimony in support, describing her own sexual assault and the difficulty of seeking protection and justice. She said survivors need safety to recover and that the bill would better align the justice system with trauma-informed support. Janet Carroll, a sexual assault nurse examiner and advisory board co-chair, testified that the bill’s evidence-kit provisions reflect federal changes and existing tracking practices. She explained that New Hampshire uses a kit tracking system that lets patients and professionals follow kits through the process, and said the bill would codify the right to be informed of a kit’s status and location. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• There's opportunities with advanced technology to test the embryo and so forth.
• pressure because research is already developing in high blood pressure and dementia.
• pressure because research is already developing in high blood pressure and dementia.
• pressure because research is already developing in high blood pressure and dementia.
• pressure because research is already developing in high blood pressure and dementia.

Bills: SB2421, SB2690, SB3103, SB3137, SB3164, SB3206, SB2933, SB3133, SB3315

Keywords: cannabis, marijuana, Hawaii Cannabis Law, legalization, decriminalization, adult use, hemp, taxation, social equity, public health, primary care, health insurance, health carrier, insurance commissioner, Med-QUEST, Medicaid managed care, provider reimbursement, downcoding, prior authorization, utilization review

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1864, which would require health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary treatment, drew broad support from SHIPA, the Department of Health, HMSA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and others. Testifiers emphasized that fertility preservation is routine coverage on the mainland and important for patients facing infertility from cancer or other treatment; one patient described incurring more than $20,000 in costs. The Insurance Division flagged possible Affordable Care Act issues, a potential conflict in the bill’s language about using patient history to determine limits, and a mismatch with state medical-necessity standards. Committee discussion also focused on whether the bill should apply to all women of childbearing age rather than a narrower age-based category. HB 2305 would require nutrition and metabolic education as part of physicians’ continuing medical education. The Hawaii Medical Board opposed the measure, arguing that CME should remain flexible and tailored to each physician’s specialty and warning that topic-specific mandates can expand over time. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, saying it would help the state’s rural health transformation application and could improve federal funding prospects, though the exact impact was unclear. Members questioned whether nutrition is already covered in medical training and whether the requirement should be limited to primary care physicians; the board said Hawaii currently has no topic-specific CME mandates and that physicians can already choose relevant courses. The committee also heard strong support for HB 1597, which would establish an Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Hawaii. Supporters from the university, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and others said the center could attract federal research dollars, expand clinical trials, and help address the state’s high Alzheimer’s-related health costs. HB 2159, which appropriates funds for health care workforce development, also received broad support from the University of Hawaii, health systems, and advocacy groups, with no opposition noted. Finally, HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices, drew support from the Department of Health, youth advocates, and public health groups citing youth addiction, environmental waste, and fire hazards; the department said a separate bill, HB 1573, would be more comprehensive and better defined for enforcement and penalties. The committee ended with HB 1913, creating a veteran services mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center, which was supported by veteran services officials and others who said veterans need better navigation and coordination for behavioral health care.

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• Participants who are ordered to abstain from alcohol are tested twice daily, and they are tested twice
• Participants who miss or fail tests are arrested immediately.
• test on the inmate and report the results of such tests to specified persons.
• test on the inmate and report the results of such tests to specified persons.
• The one thing that really stood out to me was I was unaware that they were not testing the criminals

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, and local government bills. Early measures included HB 743 on social media use by minors, which would require platforms to provide access to parents and law enforcement with a warrant; PCS for HB 1049 on protection of court officials; PCS for HB 491 restricting warrantless government use of AI cameras to detect concealed firearms; and HB 1053, an FDLE agency bill that removed obsolete provisions, renamed a program, combined reports, expanded security-related definitions, and added support for retired police dogs. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 1053 adopted as amended after some questions about eliminating the Victim and Witness Protection Review Committee and related reporting changes. The committee also approved HB 4075, a Leon County local bill capping reimbursement for inmate medical transport and care at Medicare-based rates, and HB 1095, a Hillsborough County pilot program for probationers with substance-abuse conditions that uses frequent testing and short jail sanctions for violations; both were reported favorably as amended. Several bills focused on law enforcement and public safety. HB 1129 clarified that victims’ identifying information, including names, is protected from public release under Marsy’s Law, and its amendment added a 72-hour confidentiality period for law enforcement officers involved in critical incidents, with possible extension if safety concerns remain; the bill passed favorably as amended. PCS for HB 1371 addressed a range of protections and tools for law enforcement and first responders, including limits on vehicle kill switches, funding for critical infrastructure mapping, a 25-year minimum for attempted first-degree murder of specified justice personnel, and procedures after exposure to bodily fluids; it was reported favorably. HB 857 increased penalties for assault or battery on utility workers and was also approved. HB 317 required written, sworn complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, imposed penalties for false complaints, and limited the use of unsubstantiated investigations in personnel files; it passed despite opposition from some law enforcement groups and support from others. The committee spent substantial time on HB 903, a corrections bill that would tighten inmate complaint procedures, authorize tracking of inmate movement, adjust execution-related provisions, streamline mental health and competency processes, and change contracting authority for prison services. Members raised concerns about costs, civil rights, and the statute of limitations, but the bill was reported favorably as amended by a 14-3 vote. HB 181 on objective parole guidelines, which would require the Commission on Offender Review to incorporate vocational, educational, and self-betterment programming and provide its statistical analysis to legislative leaders, drew strong support from criminal justice reform advocates and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved HB 1455 on repeat sexual offenders, which creates mandatory minimum sentences for subsequent specified sexual offenses and bars gain time or discretionary early release; an amendment increased one mandatory minimum from 10 to 20 years for selling or buying minors for sexually explicit conduct. Throughout the meeting, several bills drew testimony from law enforcement, industry, advocacy groups, and members of the public, with votes generally favoring the measures.

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• And so a screening is not always a test. And so a screening is not always a test.
• They don't have to buy an IQ test if they don't already use IQ tests.
• Once again, I don't think IQ tests are the best way to test someone for if they're gifted.
• We don't know that because we actually didn't get a blood test from that woman to see if she had ingested
• So if Mifepristone is in her blood, you could say, or metabolites of Mifepristone is in her blood, you

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 139-1. Members spent much of the morning introducing guests and recognizing visitors, including Missouri FFA officers, library advocates, park and recreation professionals, interns, community leaders, and family members. The chamber also heard a tribute to William Clay Sr. in observance of Black History Month. The first major bill taken up was House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1757, which would require universal gifted-student screening by the end of third grade and clarify how schools identify gifted students. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is meant to expand access to gifted services, reduce bias in identification, and ensure students are screened regardless of zip code or family resources. Several members asked about funding, screening methods, and whether the bill would create an unfunded mandate; the sponsor said schools would have flexibility to use two of seven screening options and that the bill would not require a gifted program unless a district reaches the 3% threshold. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. The sponsor said the measure would require medical care for infants born alive during or after an abortion attempt and impose civil and criminal penalties for failure to provide care. Supporters framed the bill as protecting newborns who survive an abortive attempt, while opponents argued it was duplicative of existing law, could criminalize medical providers, and would worsen Missouri’s maternity-care shortages and discourage doctors from practicing in the state. Members debated the bill’s language, intent, and possible effects on abortion-related investigations and medical practice; the discussion continued beyond the excerpt provided.

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• certain medications and devices such as glucose monitors and antibiotics after a positive strep or UTI test
• certain medications and devices such as glucose monitors and antibiotics after a positive strep or UTI test
• </c><00:27:33.440><c> Are</c><00:27:33.600><c> we</c> uh high blood pressure medicines?
• Are we uh high blood pressure medicines?
• And I I doing labs and running tests.

Bills: HB0143, HB0129

Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all

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• /c><02:18:28.359><c> is</c><02:18:28.479><c> supported</c> testing quote when the test is supported testing
• Biomarker testing utilizes tissue, blood, or other biospecimens to identify mutations that may impact
• for universal biomarker testing.
• But certainly I know in areas of blood pressure, glucose, and cancer, there are numerous biomarker tests
• But certainly I know in areas of blood pressure, glucose, and cancer, there are numerous biomarker tests

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• On the left, we do model testing as well as scale testing. The photo on the left is setting.
• Testing as well as scale testing.
• If you pick the number of tests that we do, we don't do destructive tests all the time—that is 157, 160
• The purpose of each test is to collect mathematical... ...solar panels.
• when the tested material or product would fail.

Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board. Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth. Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.

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• GLP-1 drugs were originally developed, remember, to help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar
• GLP-1 drugs were originally developed, remember, to help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar
• He lost 57 lb and his diabetes tests normalized.
• </c> He lost 57 lb and his diabetes test He lost 57 lb and his diabetes test normalized.<00:07:20.040
• Blood pressure comes back. Cholesterol comes back. All of these things with ferocity.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Madam Speaker, this hasn't been tested in Washington State before.
• Rules are written in blood. Development rules are written in blood.
• Rules are written in blood. That's why we have good planning.
• An organization that can write their own rules is going to write their own rules in the blood of our
• The act helps align how the weights and measures program tests and certifies public fueling stations

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB5831, SB6134, SB6136, SB6137, HB2689, SB5922, SB5944, SB5957, SB5988, SB5994, SB6011, SB6065, SB6103, SB6151, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

Summary: The House received a Senate message that Substitute House Bill 1570 had passed the Senate, then moved several bills from Rules to the second reading calendar, including Substitute Senate Bill 5242 on anaphylaxis medications in schools and Senate Bill 6132 on Inland Port District debt. The chamber then took up several bills, beginning with Senate Bill 5988 on Department of Health accreditation fee authority for opioid treatment programs. Amendment 2336 to cap the fee at $17,000 was debated at length but rejected, and a separate amendment to add safe-injection-site language was ruled out of scope. Senate Bill 5988 then passed 62-34. Substitute Senate Bill 6309 on enhanced municipal permitting tools for high-capacity transit projects drew multiple amendments focused on Sound Transit’s authority. Amendments to require written consent from abutting property owners, to add flood-zone and seismic/critical-area protections, and to address public-records issues were either rejected or ruled beyond scope, though the local government committee amendment was adopted. The bill passed 56-38. The House also passed Substitute Senate Bill 5886 on digital personality rights and Senate Bill 6136 on transparency in workers’ compensation rate-setting, both with strong bipartisan support. Later, the House passed a series of additional bills: Substitute Senate Bill 6034 codifying the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs; Gross Second Substitute Senate Bill 5395 on prior authorization reform, with remarks emphasizing limits on AI in health care decisions; Substitute Senate Bill 6248 creating the Washington Travel Insurance Act; Substitute Senate Bill 5720 establishing uniform consumer debt default judgment procedures; Senate Bill 5995 on port modernization funding and labor considerations; Senate Bill 6103 affecting rural hospitals; Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6110 creating a work group on e-motorcycles; Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5156 allowing smaller elevators to support accessible, more affordable housing; Substitute Senate Bill 6269 updating motor fuel definitions to include hydrogen; Substitute Senate Bill 6189 giving Thurston County more time to pursue an aquatics public facilities district; and Senate Bill 6134 requiring unemployment applicants to acknowledge repayment obligations if retroactive union pay is received. Most of these bills passed with large margins, and the House adjourned after completing final passage votes.

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• , the ACT, the SAT, or now today, the classical test.
• And that kid is just tested out, so they kind of check out.
• Because he was that devastated that he could not get this test right.
• that he could not get this test right.
• our children have Jewish blood.

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard four bills, all of which were reported favorably by unanimous votes. The chair opened with remarks about student performance and assessment, then the committee took up House Bill 1111 by Rep. Valdes, which would eliminate the certificate of completion for students who do not meet standard high school graduation requirements. Supporters argued the certificate is a meaningless “participation trophy” that can mislead students and families, while the sponsor said students would instead be pushed toward additional support, concordance testing, or other pathways to a standard diploma. Members raised questions about effects on ESE students, timing, and alternative pathways; the bill passed 17-0. The committee next approved House Bill 921 by Rep. Overdorf, which adds cursive writing instruction for grades 2 through 5 and defines cursive proficiency. The sponsor and supporters said cursive has historical, cognitive, and fine-motor benefits and helps students read signatures and historical documents. The bill also passed 17-0. After a brief recognition of visiting students, the committee heard House Bill 423 by Rep. Bartleman, which requires private schools participating in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program to give parents written notice about which services in an IEP, 504 plan, ELL plan, or similar plan will be honored. Supporters framed it as a transparency and consumer-protection measure for families, especially those with children with disabilities; the sponsor emphasized it does not require private schools to provide specific services, only to disclose them. The bill passed 17-0. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 251 by Rep. Tendrich, which would recognize January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and public witnesses described rising antisemitism, the importance of remembrance, and the need for education about the Holocaust. Members from both parties shared personal reflections and support, and a survivor’s letter was read into the record. The bill passed 16-0. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted the committee had gone four-for-four on unanimous support and adjourned.

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• APHIS does the testing on them.
• has</c> CWD like DNA testing testing for CWD has CWD like DNA testing testing for CWD has got<04:25:09.239
• versus some newer tests.
• versus some newer tests.
• Without question, there are tests, nonhuman tests, that confirm CWD can cross species.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We show you as query app field test fine on top of...
• "How much blood is too much?" from women trying to gauge if they were in trouble.
• I lost so much blood that I needed a blood transfusion, something that is not normally necessary in a
• Some of them have, and it's withstood the test of time. Thank you so much.
• To vote yes on this bill is to wash your hands in the blood of innocent women.

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• Finally, we have a PFAS blood testing meeting coming up on October 23rd in Clovis.
• This meeting is to talk with the community about the blood test results that I distributed to you last
• And when we test the water, that it's both real time, right?
• There may be chemicals in there we're not testing for; we may not be aware of.
• You know, people with toxic levels, or dangerous levels of PFAS in their blood.

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• Testing one, two, three. All right, the Committee on Science and Technology is called to order.
• It's based off of statistical tests, right?
• Some other ones are Mann-Whitney U-test and PLS-DA.
• Again, Mann-Whitney U-test is another statistical test that basically does the same thing, but with a
• for, but also objective testing for.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Some of the things this chamber has helped do back in 2015, there was one blood test known to, to the
• Other tests were developed the last 10 years.
• Doctor Bonnin and Senator Huffman took up that fight last session and expanded that law to include all tests
• These disorders impair the body's ability to form proper blood clots due to Defects in clotting factors
• , platelets, and blood vessels.

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• This chamber has helped do back in 2015, there was one blood test known to. to the cancer community that
• Other tests were developed the last 10 years. to thank my friend Dr. Bonin.
• Last session and expanded that law to include all tests for the purpose of. detection as an insurable
• These disorders impair the body's ability to form proper blood clots due to defects in clotting tractors
• , platelets, and blood vessels.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Her blood pressure that day was 169 over 101. Those are dangerously high numbers.
• blood...
• He had high blood pressure.
• When families lose access to preventative care like routine checkups, cancer screenings, blood tests,
• But cognitive testing demonstrated normal cognition.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1377, a bill on medical exemptions for school immunizations. The author and supporters said the measure was a narrow reform to restore physician discretion and reduce what they described as chilling effects from audits and license discipline; opponents from pediatric, medical, public health, and school groups argued the current system already works, protects against fraudulent exemptions, and should not be weakened. Committee members debated the data, the number of exemptions reviewed or revoked, and the effect of the proposed amendments. The bill was amended in committee, but because there was no quorum it was not formally voted on at that time. The committee then heard SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, which would create a statewide inspection and compliance framework for large private detention facilities. The author and supporters described severe conditions in immigration detention, including denial of medication, unsafe food and water, and lack of oversight, and the bill was presented as a response to those abuses. The California Hospital Association raised concerns about duplicative regulation and overlapping standards, but said it was continuing to work on a solution. The committee discussed constitutional and jurisdictional issues, and the bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Judiciary with a 5-0 vote placed on call. Next, SB 1089 was heard, proposing expanded access through CalPERS and CalRX to GLP-1 medications for chronic weight disease and diabetes prevention. The author and supporters from the American Diabetes Association and medical groups argued the drugs are effective tools to prevent type 2 diabetes, reduce long-term costs, and improve health equity, while the author also shared personal experience with weight loss and medication access barriers. There was no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement with a 5-0 vote placed on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1221, dealing with Murphy conservatorships for people found not guilty by reason of insanity or otherwise under criminal-mental health conservatorship. Supporters, including prosecutors and psychiatrists, said the bill addresses a gap created by a court decision and would improve public safety and placement decisions for a small population of high-risk individuals. Opponents from county behavioral health and disability rights groups warned it would turn a civil process into a quasi-criminal one, expand district attorney involvement, and disrupt bed prioritization and least-restrictive-placement principles. The discussion centered on the scope of the bill and its amendments, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• I just, the joy and the apprehension, we cut that pregnancy test back.
• And the apprehension, we cut that pregnancy test back.
• There's also language in their bill that says blood relative.
• That's a blood relative. Is that permissible under your bill?
• This bill has stood the test of time. It has stood constitutional challenges.

Keywords: 998, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 167 on former phosphate mining lands. The sponsor said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded with the municipality. Opponents argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers or renters and could leave residents unaware of environmental risks. The House waived rules, advanced the bill to final passage, and passed HB 167 by a vote of 87-24. The next major measure was House Bill 145 on suits against the government, which would raise sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident, with a future increase to $600,000 and $1.2 million, align limitations periods with private claims, and allow settlements above the caps. The sponsor framed it as modernizing redress for people harmed by government negligence while retaining the liability shield. After debate, the House passed HB 145 by 104-7. The chamber then considered CS for HB 289, a bill expanding the Wrongful Death Act to include parents of an unborn child as survivors. The sponsor said the bill would allow wrongful death actions for unborn children while exempting the mother and lawful medical care providers acting within the standard of care. Debate focused heavily on whether the bill could expose doctors, friends, family members, surrogates, and others to lawsuits tied to abortion, miscarriage, fertility treatment, or pregnancy loss. Multiple amendments sought to narrow the bill by requiring the mother’s consent, carving out abortion and fertility care, protecting perinatal professionals and surrogates, and excluding cases involving rape, incest, or human trafficking. Supporters of the amendments said the bill could invite frivolous or retaliatory lawsuits and chill medical care; opponents said the bill already protected lawful care and that the amendments would create loopholes or weaken the measure. The transcript ends during debate on the rape/incest/human trafficking amendment, with no final vote on HB 289 shown.

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• </c><01:20:14.880><c> was</c> and the year the germination test was and the year the germination test
• Number two, we want to include something about testing.
• What we would like to see is agricultural land tested prior to the application of biosolids.
• What we would like to see is an testing.
• That's what this particular test was looking for.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee held an open work session on HB 1766-FN, a bill addressing cruelty to livestock, and focused on proposed language changes from the Department of Agriculture. Assistant State Veterinarian Nathan Harvey, speaking for the commissioner, explained concerns about the term “imminent danger,” arguing that the bill should allow seizure based on probable cause when an animal is starving or has a life-threatening condition, rather than tying action too closely to whether the owner is arrested. The department also proposed language on “extreme suffering” that would require euthanasia if the cost of treatment would exceed the allowable reimbursement amount under AGR rules, though members immediately raised concerns about using a dollar limit to require euthanasia. The department further suggested clarifying who may participate in investigations by allowing the state veterinarian or a designate, and noted that the current draft could be read too narrowly. Members discussed the $5,000 emergency care cap in the rules, with Josh Marshall confirming it is an aggregate emergency veterinary care limit. Several legislators said they were uncomfortable changing the bill from “may” to “shall” euthanize, arguing that treatment costs vary widely by species and condition and that a fixed monetary threshold could be too rigid. Representative Bixby also raised a separate concern that the bill’s language may be broader than intended and could apply to all animals rather than livestock only. The department agreed the bill should be limited to livestock and suggested using existing statutory definitions or adding a new section to make that clear. The discussion also turned to humane societies and other organizations that might investigate complaints or board seized animals. A representative from a humane organization said the groups with expertise in care often also have expertise useful to investigations, and that removing them entirely could be impractical because only a few facilities in the state can provide boarding. Members and witnesses explored alternative language that would allow for-profit and nonprofit organizations to participate in either the investigation or the care of livestock, but not both, to avoid conflicts of interest while preserving needed expertise. No votes were taken; the work session ended with agreement to consult the Office of Legislative Services and the department to refine the bill before the next meeting.

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• Not all of those are USDA. their EPA equities, their other interest in the testing. in approving out
• Watson brought up, which is even when that happens, you still have to operationally test, you know, the
• Really any warm-blooded host can can carry a fly, so that's That is a challenge, but we are working,
• The answer is no, only warm-blooded animals.
• Yeah, so any warm-blooded animal, right?

Keywords: 1184, house, all