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• opt in.
• And, and that is a duty that we take very seriously in, in the offices that I've worked in.
• So is there anything that flags a case as being an ongoing criminal investigation in your, in your In
• I am the pharmacist in charge for Amazon Pharmacy in Austin, and I'm testifying on behalf of Amazon in
• In a way, yeah. So, so, um.

Bills: HB 741, HB 1199, HB 2070, HB 2402, HB 2542, HB 2665, HB 2789, HB 3096, HB 3396, HB 3595, HB 3747, HB 4116, HB 4127

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• We get the other states to come in, but at 33 states, we will opt in.
• Michael Morton requires us to turn over all evidence that is exculpatory in impeachment or mitigating
• And in fact, if.
• your, in your, in your paperwork.
• In a way, yeah.

Bills: HB741, HB 1199, HB2070, HB2402, HB2542, HB2665, HB2789, HB3096, HB3396, HB3595, HB3747, HB4116, HB4127

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• Yeah, it's something I interested in.
• So in in a get uh listed as priority.
• So in in a large<00:10:08.560><c> degree,</c><00:10:09.200><c> we</c><00:10:09.440><c> are</c><00:10:
• I'm a 1.5, meaning I grew up in Laos and live the rest of my life here in this country.
• </c><00:17:39.280><c> Um,</c> in full. Um, so I understand that. Um, in full.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Can you point to what line that's in, or if it's not in here, that's fine.
• </c> it's in the code section. it's in the code section.
• In 1972, Loun County passed somehow we have radar in Loun County.
• </c> in a car or handheld by an officer. in a car or handheld by an officer.
• </c> those in favor say I. All those nay. those in favor say I. All those nay.

Keywords: Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• The way that we have applied the enforcement to this in the past is that the L&E has mitigating factors
• ><c> has</c><00:20:35.280><c> mitigating</c><00:20:35.760><c> factors</c><00:20:36.080><c> in</c> the
• lensey has mitigating factors in the lensey has mitigating factors in place<00:20:36.480><c> they</c
• He said he certainly liked having this discussion in the committee and that they could be fair and discuss
• </c> fit in fit in there<01:27:53.239><c> fair</c><01:27:53.480><c> enough</c><01:27:54.600><c> representative

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first dealt with a brew pub license bill and corrected some sponsor/subcommittee roster confusion before voting to pass it without discussion. The main item of debate was a bill allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restrooms. The bill sponsor argued the current ban is outdated, rarely enforced, and can leave patrons vulnerable if they set drinks down and leave them unattended; he said establishments could still post their own rules if they wished. Liquor enforcement officials said they were neutral overall, noting both the risk of drinks being left unattended and the practical concerns of underage drinking, over-service, and restroom monitoring. Testimony split between those who saw the law as a non-issue and those who viewed it as a safety measure. One member said he had never seen anyone take alcohol into a restroom and opposed changing the law, while others cited drink-spiking concerns and suggested alternatives such as safe zones behind bars, drink covers, and alert apps. Industry representatives said many operators would prefer to keep the law as-is because it helps with policing drinking in their establishments, though they acknowledged the motivation behind the bill. Several members also raised drafting concerns, saying the wording was confusing about whether the rule applied to patrons or establishments. The committee ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend the bill ought to pass. Afterward, members discussed amending the language to clarify that establishments could still prohibit the practice, but one member suggested a simpler fix would be to strike the word “restroom” from the prohibition entirely. The committee then unanimously voted to reconsider its action so the language could be revised later, and the amendment discussion was left for a future meeting.

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• Uh, involved in in drafting this bill.
• </c> happen in high schools in our country. happen in high schools in our country.
• </c> still remain in place in this merge still remain in place in this merge statute.<00:43:01.680><c
• 00:57:59.760><c> play</c> have balls in the bag in order to play have balls in the bag in order to play
• </c> in their own revenue in section 328. in their own revenue in section 328.

Keywords: 916, all

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• in that.
• the support that we've received from you in the legislature in the past.
• But last year in FY25,... Spread issue in our economy.
• I know we see a lot on the slides about the mitigation of traffic in the greater Ada and the areas around
• Those projects have just been kicking in now in the next year.

Summary: The Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees heard the Idaho Transportation Department budget presentation from Legislative Services Office analyst Brooke Dupree, who reviewed the department’s four divisions, staffing levels, major funds, and recent appropriation trends. She highlighted the department’s large reliance on reappropriation, the continuous appropriation of the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund, and several enhancement requests, including $15.5 million for deferred maintenance, funding for State Highway 16 operations and maintenance, $4.9 million for roadside tree removal, $4.7 million for new equipment, a $275 million general fund transfer for safety/capacity and road/bridge maintenance, and smaller requests for aeronautics improvements and replacement items. She also noted the governor’s recommendation differed from the request, especially by not recommending the $275 million transfer and by proposing cash transfers back from the Strategic Initiatives Fund. Members questioned the analyst and then Director Scott Stokes about the impact of the proposed reductions, the continuous appropriation language, and whether general funds were being eliminated in the transportation budget. Stokes explained that the governor’s recommendation would pull back $45 million in FY 2026 and eliminate the FY 2027 transfer, and that the continuous appropriation language was a request to keep the fund continuously appropriated. He also said ITD would adjust project schedules if funding changed and would provide a list of affected safety and capacity projects to the committee. During questions to the director, members asked about workforce retention, the State Street property/disaster cleanup project, ITD’s delayed full transition to Luma, the TechM/TECM bonding program, and the mix of in-house versus contracted work. Stokes said retention had improved after pay adjustments, the State Street project had spent only a few million so far with hazmat removal bid under $1 million instead of the earlier $8 million estimate, and the project’s total cost was now estimated at roughly $60 million to $70 million with about $41 million appropriated. He said ITD remains on its existing finance system for now because of federal reimbursement needs, that prior TECM projects were fully bonded and contracted and the next bonding decision would come in July, and that ITD contracts out larger projects while using its own crews for smaller maintenance tasks like tree removal. The meeting ended with general comments about the importance of transportation investment and notice that the committee would meet the next day on rescissions, cash transfers, and statewide decisions.

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• In total, you see 1,645 FTP.
• That was appropriated in fiscal year 25 but is not included in fiscal year 2026.
• in that.
• I know we see a lot on the slides about the mitigation of traffic in the greater Ada and the areas around
• Those projects have just been kicking in now in the next year.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation on the Idaho Transportation Department from Legislative Services analyst Brooke Dupree and then from Director Scott Stokes. The presentation outlined ITD’s four divisions and major funding sources, including the State Highway Fund, Aeronautics Fund, and the Transportation Expansion Congestion Mitigation (TECK) and Garvey bonding programs. The analyst also reviewed appropriation trends, noting the effect of reappropriations and the continuous appropriation of the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund, and compared the department’s request with the governor’s recommendation. ITD’s requested enhancements included $15.5 million for deferred maintenance on state buildings, funding for State Highway 16 operations and maintenance, $4.9 million for roadside tree removal, $4.7 million for new equipment, a $275 million general fund transfer for safety, capacity, road, and bridge work, and smaller requests for airport improvements and aeronautics maintenance. Members asked about the Highway 16 funding, the continuous appropriation language, the impact of the governor’s decision not to recommend the $275 million transfer, and the department’s equipment and maintenance priorities. The director explained that much of the work is contracted, that the agency is prioritizing pavement and bridge condition, and that the department is prepared to move projects quickly if funding returns. In questioning, legislators also raised concerns about the reduction in strategic initiatives funding, the department’s workforce retention, the State Street property project, and why ITD remains on its existing finance system rather than fully transitioning to LUMA. Stokes said the State Street project has had modest spending so far, with about $41 million appropriated and an estimated total cost of $60 million to $70 million, and that the agency is still housed at the Chinden campus. He also said workforce retention has improved somewhat after prior pay adjustments, and that the LUMA decision was driven by federal reimbursement and system integration concerns. The committee took no vote on the budget in this segment and adjourned with notice that rescissions, cash transfers, and statewide decisions would be taken up the next day.

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• SB 297, Hurtado, Valley fever, held in committee.
• SB 256, Paris, utility wildfire mitigation, held in committee.
• SB 334, Reyes, pupil safety, held in committee.
• SB 781, Reyes, small business, held in committee.
• SB 483, Stern, diversion, held in committee. SB 483, Stern, diversion, held in committee.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.

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• Dear heavenly Father, which are in heaven, hallowed is thy name in all the earth.
• them to go in order to move this state forward.
• In the name of Jesus, I pray.
• So uh there'd be meowing in our garage.
• Representative Gordon. to mitigate motor vehicle collisions to mitigate motor vehicle collisions with

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 05:54 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 12:03 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 16:14 CoC and Rules Report 18:21 Adjournment 18:57, 958, all

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• Um, as I walked in, I had a number of things placed in front of me.
• Um, representation in the in the house.
• </c><00:54:52.160><c> this</c> interested in how in working with this interested in how in working with
• ><c> in</c> people that work in these systems in people that work in these systems in order<01:29:10.960
• in the LA<02:14:14.239><c> in</c><02:14:14.560><c> 2025</c> LA in 2025 LA in 2025 that<02:14:16.480>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• in particularly in my um when we look in particularly in my section<00:04:42.000><c> of</c><00:04:42.160
• </c> What what is there in the application? What what is there in the application?
• work in that exact area.
• last year in Wyoming.
• </c> provided in Wyoming statute 21-8-115. provided in Wyoming statute 21-8-115.

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• The House will be in order.
• ><c> their</c> result in delays in processing their result in delays in processing their claim,<04:41
• government, in schools, and in the private sector.
• And that in the community in the nation.
• in major in the weren't allowed to play in major in the major<08:19:14.240><c> leagues.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• their</c> who come in for projects in their who come in for projects in their specific<00:02:05.600><
• </c><00:29:19.279><c> about</c> service lines in use today in just about service lines in use today in
• , Trunk Highway 610 in Anoka, I-35 in Dakota County, Trunk Highway 65 in Ham Lake, US Highway 10 in Sherburne
• , Trunk Highway 610 in Anoka, I-35 in Dakota County, Trunk Highway 65 in Ham Lake, US Highway 10 in Sherburne
• in uh are in state's facilities are in uh are in integral<00:54:01.680><c> piece</c><00:54:02.079><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I was hit three times: once in my leg, once in my groin, and once in my pelvis.
• Once in my leg, once in my groin, and Once in my leg, once in my groin, and once<00:20:24.880><c> in<
• </c> once in my pelvis. once in my pelvis.
• However, in terms of fairness for the small number of people in the state that it would benefit from
• be in the DC in revoke your election to be in the DC in the<01:24:05.560><c> DC</c><01:24:05.960><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's not fully in scope in the current appropriation.
• That's not fully in scope in the current appropriation.
• in there.
• And in part, how do we recruit good people to come in and serve in state government?
• Devils Lake and then also in Williston in particular.

Keywords: 908, all

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• you in December.
• That's not in, it's not fully in scope in the current appropriation.
• And in part, how do we recruit good people to come in and serve in state government?
• Devils Lake and then also in Williston in particular.
• in forever.

Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.

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• first in line to get them in line.
• in.
• But that's not in this legislation? It is in this legislation. It is in this legislation?
• But that's not in this legislation? It is in this legislation. It is in this legislation?
• I am the most fair chairman in letting people speak in this committee, versus any other chairman, no

Summary: The House Commerce Committee heard House Bill 2181, which would extend the deadline for funeral establishments or responsible individuals to complete and submit death certificates. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the maximum extension to 14 days and clarifying that the medical certification deadline for health care providers excludes weekends and holidays. Testimony from a mortuary owner and the sponsor described delays caused by doctors’ schedules, county processing, holidays, and families needing more time; some members argued the bill did not address the underlying accountability problems for doctors and counties, while others supported the added flexibility. HB 2181 was approved 6-4-1 with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 2682, which creates a DES rental assistance program providing up to two months or $5,000 in aid and appropriates $5 million from the general fund for administration. Supporters said the bill would help families facing short-term crises stay housed, reduce evictions, and serve as a preventive measure that could save money downstream; a constituent testified in Spanish about receiving emergency rental help after falling behind. Some members raised concerns about the program’s cost, the limited target population, and whether seniors should be included, while others supported it as a pilot and asked for possible amendments. HB 2682 passed 7-4. House Bill 2698, which creates a rental assistance study committee to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs and repeals the committee in 2028, was heard next and passed on a 7-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2476, revising CPA certification and reciprocity requirements by creating multiple pathways to licensure and updating related rules and fees. Supporters said the bill would help address a CPA workforce shortage and align Arizona with other states; after questions about whether the bill made licensure harder or easier, the committee unanimously approved HB 2476, 11-0. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2308, which would bar dental insurers and certain holding companies from owning dental practices. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill would prevent conflicts of interest and preserve separation between payers and providers, while Delta Dental opposed the measure as overbroad and potentially burdensome for nonprofit insurers and investors. After discussion about private equity, nonprofit charity care, and vertical integration, the bill was approved 8-0 with three members present. The committee then started House Bill 2118 on mobile food vendors, with the sponsor and food truck operators arguing it would streamline duplicate local permitting, while cities and some vendors opposed it as a loss of local oversight and control; testimony continued, but no final action on HB 2118 appears in the excerpt.

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• In Jesus' name we pray. the spirit. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
• ><00:29:46.120><c> day</c> in the minority back in the day in the minority back in the day do<00:29:47.680
• </c> back in the day. back in the day.
• in the in the was at the table today in the in the committee<01:15:08.600><c> meeting.
• upon a conviction in a criminal case case case results<01:20:36.440><c> in</c> results in results in

Keywords: 958, all

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• /c><00:21:53.680><c> farm</c><00:21:54.000><c> country,</c> in in my country, good farm country, in in
• in FY 27 and $20,000 in the tails.
• </c> 10,000 in FY 27 and 20,000 in the tails. 10,000 in FY 27 and 20,000 in the tails.
• </c><01:13:06.640><c> the</c> in fiscal year 27 and $30,000 in the in fiscal year 27 and $30,000 in the
• </c> that tune in. that tune in.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all