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• We will now read a joint House and Senate resolution in recognition of Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert, beginning
• A joint resolution honoring the lives and service of Melissa and Mark Hortman.
• A joint resolution honoring the lives and service of Melissa and Mark Hortman.
• lives,<00:05:13.759> legacies, And be it further resolved that enrolled copies of this resolution

Keywords: 1183, house

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• very grateful to the tribe and to Chairman Martinez because as a result of a collaborative dispute resolution
• In addition to that, as part of our collaborative resolution of this potential dispute, the tribe agreed
• In addition to that, as part of our collaborative resolution of this potential dispute, the tribe agreed
• not... ...resolution of this potential dispute, the tribe agreed not to challenge certain compact provisions

Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee held an informational hearing on four Tribal-State Gaming Compacts and amendments negotiated between Governor Newsom and federally recognized tribes. Chair Blanca Rubio emphasized that no formal vote would be taken because the Legislature cannot amend the compacts; the ratification bills are AB 1527 and SB 864. Matthew Lee, Senior Advisor for Tribal Negotiations, explained that the compacts were negotiated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and were structured to stay within the permissible subjects identified and clarified by the Ninth Circuit’s Chicken Ranch decision. Lee first described the Trinidad Rancheria compact, which would allow up to 1,200 gaming devices at up to three facilities and includes labor protections, minimum wage requirements, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation provisions, state regulatory cost recovery, and revenue-sharing terms for operations above 350 devices. He then discussed the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians amendment, which extends the existing compact while the tribe and state remain in federal court, preserving the status quo and adding the state’s standard off-track wagering appendix. For the Pinoleville-Pomo Nation amendment, Lee said the compact was updated to reflect current law and more recent state compacts by removing environmental review and family law provisions, narrowing tort protections, revising revenue-sharing and impact mitigation terms, and updating financial disclosure language. For the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Lee said the amendment similarly removed Chicken Ranch-related provisions, narrowed tort and facility definitions, added a commitment to bargain in good faith over any future new forms of class III gaming, and extended the compact through 2036. Sycuan Chairman Cody Martinez testified in support, noting the tribe’s long history in gaming, its employment of more than 3,000 people, and its desire to continue operating its casino resort. No opposition was voiced, and the committee took no vote.

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• uh to the ombbuds person if resolution uh to the ombbuds person if resolution of<00:30:13.679>
• If the resolution is not reread.
• dispute resolution. dispute resolution.
• have a pathway toward resolution. have a pathway toward resolution.
• And if there is no resolution resolution resolution between<01:08:40.640> the<01:08:40.799>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• RESOLUTION 1908 ON BUDGET STABILIZATION FUNDING AND SENATOR HOOPER.
• THIS JOINT RESOLUTION WILL AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND RAISE THE CAP ON THE BUDGET STABILIZATION
• AND WHEN WE LOOK AT THIS JOINT RESOLUTION IT REALLY SEEMS LIKE WE AND ALREADY FULL BANK ACCOUNT OVER
• I DO NOT THINK THAT WE SHOULD GO FORWARD WITH THIS RESOLUTION. THANK YOU. >> Chair: SENATOR?
• I URGE YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. >> Chair: PLEASE CALL THE ROLL ON SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1908. >> SENATOR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, so the first one that was completed was the special education dispute resolution audit.
• Last year, we were very actively involved in 40 to 50 cases in terms of resolution.
• so you know that shouldn't be resolution so you know that shouldn't be the<03:37:52.279> case
• session, and October 17th if that resolution period was used.
• > that<04:03:09.920> resolution<04:03:10.520> period October 17th if that resolution

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Policy and Administration Committee heard testimony on HB 222, which would repeal the requirement that a chartered public school and the resident school district sign a memorandum of understanding on how students with disabilities will receive special education services. The prime sponsor, Rep. Peggy Balboni, said the bill was requested by the New Hampshire Association of Special Education Administrators and the New Hampshire Alliance for Public Charter Schools. She argued that federal and state law already require districts to provide FAPE and that the MOU requirement has created extra work, legal costs, and delays without improving services. She said many MOUs remain unsigned, but students are still receiving services and complaint numbers have not changed. Rep. Mooney also supported repeal, calling the MOU duplicative and impractical because IEPs and 504 plans already govern services. Testimony from Jane B. Brulu of the special education administrators’ association and Beth McLure of the charter schools alliance echoed that view, saying the MOU has not helped students, has added hours of work and legal fees, and has mostly been a source of disputes over funding and service costs. McLure said her school has worked with more than 15 districts and has always been able to reach agreements, though the first year of the requirement took substantial time and money. Committee members asked about the original purpose of the law, unsigned MOUs, and whether disputes could be resolved without the requirement. A representative from the Department of Education said the MOU was originally proposed to address reports that some students were not getting services on time and to provide some oversight, but the department has no authority to order charter schools or districts to agree and no appeal process if they cannot. The department also said it does not currently audit charter school special education services because it lacks authority to monitor charter schools directly, and it urged the committee to consider some alternative oversight if the MOU requirement is repealed. The hearing on HB 222 was then closed, and the committee announced it would begin the hearing on HB 699 after a short break.

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• In Section 6, we are restricting the introduction of bills or resolutions during this special session
• And I'm going to talk a little bit more about when we're introducing our timeline for resolutions and
• And then I spoke a bit about the dates by which study resolutions and proposals to amend the Constitution
• And then in Section 13, we do speak about the crossover date for resolutions from the 44th legislative

Bills: SB2401, SB2402, SB2403, SB2404

Keywords: SB 2401, North Dakota, Century Code, occupational therapy, occupational therapy board, criminal history record check, background check, licensee investigation, physician continuing education, medical license renewal, nutrition education, metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, health occupation boards, medical board, licensure fee, audit response, disciplinary action, Title 43, board of medicine

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call establishing a quorum of 45 members present and two absent. The chamber received certification from the Secretary of State and the governor’s executive order calling the special session to address funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program and to act quickly to accept and appropriate federal funds. The main action was adoption of the procedural rules for the extraordinary session. Senator Klein explained the proposed rule changes, which were designed to speed up consideration of bills during the short session, including limits on bill introduction, same-day second reading and final passage, elimination of standing committees for the session, creation of a Joint Policy Committee and Joint Appropriations Committee, and authorization for remote testimony and limited remote participation. The procedural committee’s report on these rules was adopted without opposition. The Senate also adopted reports naming members to the Joint Policy Committee and Joint Appropriations Committee. Announcements noted that the Senate Employment Committee, Joint Policy Committee, and Joint Appropriations Committee would meet later that morning, that the Senate would not reconvene at 4 p.m., and that a Highway Patrol presentation on legislator safety would be held. The Senate then moved through the listed orders of business and recessed, planning to meet in joint session with the House before adjourning until Thursday, January 22, 2026.

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• Resolutions, petitions, memorials, and other papers. >> We have none, Mr.
• <00:06:45.600> Resolutions,<00:06:46.400> petitions, that procedure.
• Resolutions, petitions, that procedure.
• Resolutions, petitions, memorials,<00:06:47.600> and<00:06:47.840> other<00:06:48.160><

Keywords: MS House Floor - 7 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with a prayer by Representative Varner of Rankin County, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was declared present, and the House dispensed with the reading of the journal. There were no reports from select committees, and no resolutions, petitions, memorials, or other papers were presented. During introductions, Representative Thompson of Lee County introduced Dr. Vernon Rayford of North Mississippi Medical Center as the doctor of the day. Representative McNite of Harrison County recognized court-appointed special advocates from several Mississippi regions in the North Gallery and welcomed them. The clerk announced upcoming committee meetings, including Rules after adjournment, Public Health shortly after adjournment, Education at 2:30, and an Appropriations B budget hearing the next day for several state boards and agencies. Representative Haney of Harrison County invited members to a Gulf Coast delegation reception that evening at Trademark, noting king cakes on members’ desks. The Speaker also said committee assignments for two new members were being finalized and would be announced soon. No bill was taken up on the floor, and the House adjourned until 2 p.m. the following day.

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• The House is now in position to introduce bills and resolutions.
• Clerk, let's do the individual resolutions. >> Mr. Clerk, let's do the individual resolutions.
• Um, I have a time-sensitive resolution for Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Capitol. >> Clerk, see the resolution
• May I ask for floor privileges for the members to come in while the reading of the resolution?
• I have a resolution. >> Clerk, see the resolution. >> House Resolution 101 by the House Rules Committee

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Chair recognizes Senator Schwertner on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Members, this resolution is recognizing the great work of the Texas Association of Museums.
• President, I move adoption of Senate Resolution 388.
• Is there objection to the adoption of the resolution? Chair hears none. The resolution is adopted.
• Chair lays out the following resolutions. Chair lays out the following resolutions.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, recognized a Karnes County Day delegation and the Texas Association of Museums, received a governor’s message on Texas Diabetes Council appointments, and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber then took up several resolutions, including SR 388 honoring the Texas Association of Museums, and adopted SRs 380, 382, and 387 by voice vote. Senator King was excused due to a family death, and the journal reading was dispensed with. The Senate then moved through a series of bills, most of them on expedited suspension of the regular order and three-day rule. Measures passed included SB 868 on Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program funding for high-wildfire-risk areas; SB 264 exempting certain family motor-vehicle transfers from tax; SB 2112 on oyster mariculture penalties; SB 1484 on catfish labeling and marketing; SB 660 on bollards near hospital emergency rooms; SB 1809 creating offenses for gift card fraud; SB 32 and SJR 81 providing business personal property tax relief and a related constitutional amendment; SB 1267 modernizing boat titling and adding disclosure for hidden hull damage; SB 1470 allowing DPS data sharing for voter list maintenance; SB 2406 and SB 2407 implementing Sunset recommendations for the Sabine River Authority and Lower Neches Valley River Authority; SB 609 on school district compliance with legally required policies; SB 921 on ex parte Medicaid eligibility renewals; SB 2320 increasing DWI penalties; SB 1822 requiring disclosure and oversight of AI-based utilization review algorithms; SB 693 on notaries public and deed theft prevention; and SB 664 setting statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and related judicial officers. One of the most contested items was SB 779 on common law public nuisance claims, which drew extended debate over whether the bill would limit lawsuits against lawful, regulated activities and whether it would preserve private nuisance and other existing remedies. Despite objections, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment by a 17-12 vote, holding it there. Another debated measure was SB 1008 on state and local authority over the food service industry; after a perfecting amendment, it was passed to engrossment and then to final passage. Several bills were adopted or passed with near-unanimous support, while others, including SB 1267, SB 1470, SB 1822, and SB 2320, saw some opposition but still cleared the chamber.

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• Chair lays out House Joint Resolution 99 and calls on Chair Harris to express between the joint resolution
• House Joint Resolution 99, seeing none, the chair recognizes Chair Harris to close on House Joint Resolution
• House Joint Resolution 99 will be left pending. Is there objection? Chair hears none.
• House Joint Resolution 99 is left pending. Chair lays out House Bill 1392.
• Resolution two by chair Garen chair button moves at house joint resolution to without amendment be reported

Bills: HB134, HB135, HB 1109, HB 1243, HB1392, HB1399, HJR99, HB134, HB135

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location

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• This resolution highlights those needs.
• . resolution. resolution.
• Joint Resolution 17 and ask that it be read at length. Mr. Scheffel, please read our resolution.
• they unanimously adopted this resolution they unanimously adopted this resolution and<00:41:09.960
• <00:42:28.560> Scheible, Joint Resolution 17. Mr. Scheible, Joint Resolution 17. Mr.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Additionally, the town has not passed the ordinance or resolution to repay the street fund 10% of general
• Hopefully, we will find some resolution to this error and there won't be any further findings. ...to
• Hopefully, we will find some resolution to this error and there won't be any further findings.
• value of all the assets that the city owns above whatever level y'all set in your ordinance or resolution
• Level y'all set in your ordinance or resolution.

Summary: The committee first heard updates on delinquent private water and sewer reports. For reports due as of December 31, 2012, staff said five additional 2024 reports had been received since the December meeting, bringing the total of released escrow funds to 17 and leaving 26 still escrowed. For reports delinquent as of December 31, 2023, two more reports were received, bringing 59 of the original 64 into compliance and leaving five outstanding. Both update reports were filed without objection. The committee then discussed Act 709 of 2021 and the town of Daisy’s repayment of street turnback funds. Staff said Daisy had made improper payments to a nonprofit, used restricted street funds for fire truck and fire department building costs, and had not adopted the required repayment ordinance or obtained approval for a reduced repayment percentage. Mayor Lisa Cogburn said the city council had not approved repayment because members disputed the amount, though she said the city had funds to pay. After questions from members and staff explaining the audit calculations, the committee adopted a motion requiring Daisy to repay 10% of unrestricted general fund revenues under the statute and to withhold turnback funds if the city fails to comply. The report was then filed. The committee reviewed numerous deferred and current audit findings from cities, counties, and water systems. Several local officials appeared and described corrective steps, including Harrison district court, Carroll County airport, Izard County treasurer, Alexander district court, Town of 56 officials, Bull Shoals, Lone Oak County, Beaver, Central City, Gravette, Ralston Water Department, Thornton Waterworks, Ozan, and Lee County. Findings included missing or inaccurate reconciliations, unsupported credit card charges, payroll and compensation issues, improper use of public funds, missing receipts, and budget overruns. Some matters were referred to the prosecuting attorney and Attorney General, including Bull Shoals and Lone Oak County, while others were filed or deferred as appropriate. The committee also deferred two private water and sewer reports for lack of proper responses, filed 19 reports with resolved findings, and filed 53 reports with no findings. Before adjourning, the committee set its next meeting for February 12, 2026.

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• Representative Philip Enler to discuss the situation with the conflict resolution student pilot program
• Then they teach whole classrooms of students about conflict resolution and effective communication skills
• Students learn conflict resolution skills, and again they use the evidence-based model.
• has posted about on social media can lead to them bringing it to the school to seek some sort of resolution
• So, this isn’t just about conflict resolution; it has implications for their whole academic and educational

Bills: HB205, HB226, HB234

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications, church magazines, Bible class materials, Sunday school materials, tax administration, indirect tax, state revenue, HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax

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• A report proposing new items shall include all amendments to the bill or resolution agreed upon by the
• The proposed report may be in the form of a new bill or resolution and such report may be recommended
• A report proposing new items shall include all amendments to the bill or resolution agreed upon by the
• The proposed report may be in the form of a new bill or resolution and such report may be recommended

Summary: The conference committee met on engrossed House Bill 1217 and received a staff briefing on the proposed conference striking amendment S-3395.2. Staff explained that the amendment would set rent increase limits under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act at 7% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is less, retain and modify various exemptions, update notice requirements, add a July 1, 2040 expiration date, and require the Department of Commerce to create an online landlord resource center. For manufactured/mobile home tenancies, the amendment would limit rent increases to 5% in any 12-month period, adjust exemptions and notice provisions, and align enforcement language with the RLTA changes. The amendment also removes certain miscellaneous provisions from the Senate version, including a social vulnerability assessment and a JLARC review requirement. Representative Lowe raised a procedural point of order about whether the landlord resource center could be added in conference, but the chair ruled the point not well taken under Joint Rule 18. Senator Gainer asked for clarification about the landlord resource center and the referenced RCW 43.31.605; staff explained it would direct landlords to existing Commerce resources, including the landlord mitigation program and related subprograms, and noted that the resource center language was originally in the House bill. A motion was made to reject prior amendments, adopt striking amendment S-3395.2, and give the bill a do pass recommendation. Senator Gainer and Representative Lowe spoke in opposition, citing concerns about the bill’s balance, the landlord provisions, and the speed of the process. The committee then voted 4-2 to recommend the conference committee report, and the meeting adjourned.

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• So this resolution doesn't do anything to. to enhance that.
• Ultimately, I urge the committee to reconsider this resolution.
• Resolution.
• Why do more people have to die before this resolution is passed?
• And I know this resolution only just puts that on the ballot.

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

Keywords: family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit

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• referred as indicated Members will now proceed to the ninth order of business, which is motions and resolutions
• > Senate prevails members we will look at Senate prevails members we will look at Senate resolution
• :25.279> 18<00:10:25.920> which<00:10:26.040> will<00:10:26.240> be resolution
• number 18 which will be resolution number 18 which will be referred<00:10:26.800> to<00:10:26.920
• action<00:10:30.880> is<00:10:31.600> required Members, we will look at Senate Resolution

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• disputes arise due to the lack of PLSS monumentation, which leads to expensive lawsuits, title resolution
• disputes arise due to the lack of PLSS monumentation, which leads to expensive lawsuits, title resolution
• expensive monumentation which leads to expensive lawsuits<00:03:55.519> title<00:03:55.840> resolution
• <00:03:56.400> cases<00:03:56.799> surveys lawsuits title resolution cases surveys
• lawsuits title resolution cases surveys all<00:03:57.400> kinds<00:03:57.599> of<00:03:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 1478, a bill to continue and expand a grant program for locating Minnesota’s public land survey system (PLSS) monuments and survey corners. The author explained that many of the state’s 325,000 PLSS monuments have unknown locations, which contributes to boundary uncertainty, lawsuits, and inaccurate land records and taxation. The bill, as described, would add criteria for counties, allow tribes to access the program, and continue funding it. The committee also noted Senate authors and bipartisan support for the measure. An A1 amendment was offered by Representative Fryberg to put the bill in the desired form, and it was adopted without objection. Testifiers from the Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors and county surveying offices supported the bill, saying better monument location improves maps, property transfers, land management, and tax accuracy, while reducing disputes and lowering survey costs for landowners and public projects. One testifier said the work is important but often underappreciated; another emphasized that more monuments can make surveys much cheaper and more accurate. Committee members expressed support for the bill’s goals, with several indicating they would sign on. The chair repeatedly referenced uncertainty around the budget forecast and said the committee would have to consider practical fiscal realities. In the end, Representative Fryberg renewed his motion, and House File 1478, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion.

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• We have HB143 in front of you, and I hope everyone of y'all got a packet of information on the resolutions
• signed by communities... ...the resolutions signed by communities and documents and studies related
• Every county has either passed a resolution or has a resolution in the works to say we are opposed to
• Let's say I got all these resolutions. I probably shouldn't have printed all of them.

Bills: HB1, HB143, HB1, HB92

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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• As we have been talking specifically about the budget resolution that was just passed in Washington in
• to Esme Murphy's question, the $3.5 that is in reserve could come in pretty handy if that budget resolution
• <00:13:56.920> if<00:13:57.120> that<00:13:57.320> budget<00:13:57.680> resolution
• c><00:13:58.199> of<00:13:58.360> 88<00:13:59.079> 80 handy if that budget resolution
• of 88 80 handy if that budget resolution of 88 80 billion<00:14:00.360> becomes<00:14:00.759>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh we do have a resolution. Are we ready? All right.
• in full. >> Clerk will read the resolution in full.
• Senator from Montgomery County, I believe we have a resolution.
• If we could invite we have a resolution.
• And would the clerk please read the resolution?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, quorum call, and several introductions recognizing guests, including Reverend Jennifer Carsner and her daughter, President Kirk Schmoke, representatives from Maryland independent colleges and universities, students from Stevenson University, Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Washington College, a constituent, and the Greater Washington, D.C.-Maryland chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The chamber also adopted a resolution honoring Damatha Catholic High School for winning the 2025 WCAC football championship and another recognizing the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously after brief remarks and roll calls. The Senate then took up executive nominations, separating nominee 16 from the main report. The chamber voted 42 in favor on the remaining nominations and then 42 in favor on nominee 16, giving all nominees the Senate’s advice and consent. On third reading, the Senate passed several bills, including SB 46, SB 25, SB 58, SB 163, SB 170, SB 188, SB 247, SB 356, and SB 379, with recorded affirmative votes ranging from 36 to 42. These measures covered topics such as veterans cemeteries, tax credits and tax modifications, education funding, transportation revenue bonds, biotechnology incentives, a stillborn child tax credit, and recovery residence grant funding. The chamber also advanced numerous second-reading bills, generally adopting committee reports and amendments without objection. Among the measures discussed were collective bargaining for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission police officers; adoption of the 2022 Uniform Commercial Code amendments for controllable electronic records; cemetery sale and transfer oversight; an additional license for electronic smoking devices; collective bargaining for Baltimore County Public Library supervisory employees; payroll processor exemptions under the Money Transmission Act; scalp cooling coverage for chemotherapy patients; orthoses and prostheses coverage under health and Medicaid plans; an online database of elevator inspection certificates; service animal program disqualification standards; extension of the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists; disclosure of lapsed professional liability insurance for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and nurse midwives; and revisions to massage therapy licensure rules. Most reports were favorable, with several technical or substantive amendments adopted and bills ordered printed for third reading. A notable policy discussion occurred on SB 56, which would allow the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center to share individual-level student and workforce data with a third-party data center for multi-state reporting. The sponsor explained the bill as a way to compare Maryland outcomes with other states while using data-sharing agreements and oversight to protect privacy; a minority whip raised concerns about the type of third-party data center and whether the practice was new. The sponsor said the bill was intended to formalize and safeguard data sharing, and noted a technical amendment would be offered to correct the amendment language.