Bills: SJR 3, SB 5, SJR 36, SJR 3, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 5, SB 21, SB 72, SB 140, SB 262, SB 370, SB 372, SB 495, SB 627, SB 703, SB 764, SB 842, SB 971, SB 790, SB 767, SB 480, SB 1066, SR 44, SR 135, SR 171, SR 180, SR 185, SR 187, SR 188, SR 191, SR 197, SR 198, SR 199, SR 200

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SR44, SR135, SR171, SR180, SR185, SR187, SR188, SR191, SR197, SR198, SR199, SR200

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• There are people who live in the state who have been entered into the NICS database because of mental
• got in there if there's no way to get them into the NICS database.
• uh because of into the Nicks database uh because of mental<02:24:00.880> health<02:24:01.200>
• how they got in there if Nyx database how they got in there if there's<02:24:18.000> no<02:24
• Statewide self-exclusion database having Statewide self-exclusion database having considered<02:47:26.720

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• if the board does expunge someone's record, it must also submit that expungement to any national database
• Compensation Notice Fraud Commission, outlines requirements for the Industrial Commission to create a new database
• Outlines requirements for the Industrial Commission to create a new database to track workers' comp policies
• As passed committee, it strikes all references to creating or maintaining a new database and strikes
• It strikes all references to creating or maintaining a new database and strikes the requirement that

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with staff giving brief descriptions and members flagging which items were on consent, had unanimous committee votes, or should be pulled for further discussion. Topics included education, health care, public safety, labor, water, taxation, housing, and elections. Several measures were noted as party-line or mixed votes, while many others were reported as unanimous and placed on third-read or consent calendars. Among the more discussed items were bills on school and labor policy, including a proposal to prohibit teacher strikes, a measure restricting school district bond actions, a bill requiring school safety protocols and assigning felony penalties for noncompliance, and a resolution limiting public money for labor organization activities. Members also raised concerns or requested further review on bills involving pharmacist testing authority, expired opioid antagonists, a county sheriff-related measure, a housing affordability district proposal, and a tobacco/vape regulation bill. Some measures were explicitly pulled from consent, including a Medicaid audit resolution, a budget-related pay-withholding resolution, and several education and public safety bills. The caucus also heard multiple health and human services measures, such as genetic counselor licensing, nursing board and pharmacy board continuations, foster care rights, psychiatry access funding, and free school meals. In addition, there were water and energy bills on Colorado River management, groundwater, transmission-line review, and renewable energy valuation, plus election and campaign-related proposals. The meeting ended with announcements, including an upcoming Colorado River breakfast briefing and an internal award recognizing Representative Brian Garcia, followed by adjournment.

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• The database that we are using is very antiquated, and it doesn't quite do all that we need it to do.
• Program that we can run as our database and get it to really shine for us.
• And this has on our 27, it has, excuse me, the new database that we need to look into.
• conflicts we have sometimes in our internal systems, which are pretty old, is that our internal database
• I mean, how many adjunct teachers are there across the state, and do we keep a database of the different

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Rrower's House File 1662, which grants access to the Department of Veterans Affairs to the DCF's MAXIS database
• Rrower's House File 1662, which grants access to the Department of Veterans Affairs to the DCF's MAXIS database
• page 14, which is the second piece of Representative Ray Rar's House File 1622 regarding the MAXIS database
• :09:43.279> Maxis House File 1622 regarding the Maxis House File 1622 regarding the Maxis database
• . database. database.

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• mentioned, will help us reach those people that are members that are supporters currently in our database
• One of the benefits of the compact is the required database that tracks licensure among member states
• This database follows licenses as they become licensed, move, and any, any enforcement actions taken
• But who pays to maintain the database?
• So the database, um, the commission is, has just been seated.

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• CS for SB 196 is relating to the Uterine Fibroid Database.
• Chair Osgood: Senators, we will take up Tab 10, CS SB 64 on Public Records/Uterine Fibroid Research Database
• This bill relating to public records in uterine fibroid research database as amended is a narrowly tailored
• Sharief: the research database, ensuring information remains confidential and exempt from public disclosure
• Number two, the amendment expands the statewide database of animal abusers that was created by Dexter's

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• AS FAR AS PHASE I AND PHASE II NOTIFICATIONS, WE HAD A LITTLE BIT OF A DATABASE CHALLENGE AS YOU KNOW
• VOLUNTARY DATABASE OF THE AS THE BPR HAS SPOKEN ABOUT.
• THEY WENT TO THE DATABASE AND PROPERTY ASSESSOR TO GET SOME INFORMATION. THEY DID THE OLD EYEBALL.
• INDIVIDUAL JURISDICTIONS HAVE DIFFERENT CAPACITIES DEPENDING ON THE DATABASE.
• IN THE DATABASE, EVERYONE IS DOING THAT. AS YOU KNOW, THINGS CHANGE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So the... and it's listed in the bill, that data... ...website database.
• Any database could be used for anything. It's raw data.
• That's what this database does.
• Chair, you did say that any database could be used for you. You are dismissed.
• Chair, you did say that any database could be used for you. You are dismissed.

Bills: HB2006, HB2165, HB2245, HB2348, HB2806, HB2901, HB2902, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state general fund money in FY 2027 for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs projects including wireless networking at training centers, a reimbursement program for service members without government computers, lodging and kind for service members, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for the appropriations, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which restricted certain networking equipment for national security reasons, removed the reimbursement program, revised the lodging language, and tied some funding intentions to compliance, passed. After extensive testimony from the sponsor and several Army Reserve and National Guard witnesses about lack of Wi-Fi, inadequate lodging, safety concerns from long drives, and poor HVAC at joint facilities, the committee approved HB 2348 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HCR 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and let voters decide. County officials and election advocates opposed it, arguing that vote centers and early voting provide flexibility, are more cost-effective in many counties, and are necessary where geography, staffing, and facility availability make precinct voting difficult. After debate over local control, voter choice, and the practicality of precincting, the committee gave HCR 2016 a 4-3 do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military members, National Guard members, and reserve-unit members, with alternative ID options. Arizona State Parks testified in neutral, saying it supports veterans but is concerned about revenue losses; it estimated that even a modest share of veteran visits could reduce revenue by about $1.8 million annually. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituent requests and was meant to help veterans enjoy outdoor recreation and therapeutic opportunities. The committee then approved HB 2165 as amended on a vote of 4-0, with some members absent or not voting.

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• > mass<00:04:24.240> shooters, built a database of mass shooters, built a database of mass
• We now have databases that in society.
• in the database.
• of the K12 homicides in our database. of the K12 homicides in our database.
• Um, he's done some shooting database.

Bills: HF3653, HF2717, HF3451, HF3857

Keywords: education finance, safe schools revenue, school safety, charter schools, funding, safe schools, school security, school levy, pupil units, safe schools aid, cooperative units, intermediate school district, school resource officer, peace officer liaison, sheriff liaison, drug abuse prevention, gang resistance education, violence prevention, suicide prevention, mental health services

Summary: The committee first adopted the March 3rd minutes by voice vote after Representative Lee moved them and there was no discussion. Members then reviewed hearing rules on decorum, safety, and participation before taking testimony from Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University. The presenters summarized research on mass shootings and K-12 school shootings, drawing on a database of homicides in school settings from 2000 to 2025 and a smaller set of 15 K-12 mass shooting cases. They said school shooters are usually insiders, most often current or former students, and typically young males. They described common patterns including a noticeable crisis before attacks, perpetrators viewing the shooting as a final act, studying prior shooters online, and “leakage” in which most tell someone in advance. They also emphasized that many perpetrators use unsecured firearms from family members and argued that prevention should combine reporting systems, behavioral threat assessment, counseling, mentoring, secure storage, and other layered interventions rather than rely on a single solution. The presenters also discussed broader violence trends in the Twin Cities, saying much school violence is spillover from community violence and that pandemic-era disruptions and weakened trust in institutions contributed to serious violence. They cited a national survey finding that exposure to gun violence is associated with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces, especially among young people. During member questions, Representative Wam asked for clarification on the data set and the rural/small-town share of the survey sample.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for the opportunity of presenting HB 1553 relating to uterine fibroid research database.
• They may cause excessive menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain... ...The purpose of the database is to encourage
• Due to the lack of fidelity in the data, DOH has not implemented the uterine fibroid research database
• providers to submit identified uterine fibroid data to DOH that will be de-identified by the public database

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee began with a roll call confirming a quorum, then heard a presentation of the proposed health care budget. The chair said the overall health care budget would total $46.7 billion, a 2.1% decrease in total spending and a 3% increase in general revenue, while reducing 3,585 state FTE. He highlighted funding for Medicaid, KidCare, developmental disabilities services, opioid settlement spending, mental health facilities, senior services, school health nurses, veterans’ dental care, and veterans nursing home improvements. The chair also presented PCB HCB 25-01, a conforming bill that eliminates the Health Care Innovation Program, the Health Care Innovation Council, and the revolving loan program; makes changes to cancer research and graduate medical education provisions; and adjusts Medicaid rebate-related language. The conforming bill passed favorably after no questions, public testimony, or debate. The committee then considered CS/HB 47 on child care. The bill, as explained by Rep. McFarland, would reduce regulation for child care providers in good standing, speed background screening for child care workers, allow provisional hiring status in some cases, create license-exempt status for certain employer-provided child care facilities and DOD child care facilities, and remove outdated paperwork requirements such as the flu brochure. An amendment restored language protecting large family child care homes from being dropped by residential insurers and cleaned up statutory language; it was adopted. Members debated the bill at length, with supporters emphasizing common-sense deregulation and helping working parents, while some members raised concerns about safety, early learning quality, and the loss of informational reminders to parents. The bill was reported favorably. The subcommittee also heard HB 1553 on a uterine fibroid research database. Rep. Dunkley explained that the bill would require health care providers to submit identified fibroid data to DOH so it can be de-identified for a research database, after the department had been unable to use prior de-identified submissions reliably. An amendment removed the current appropriation and was adopted. Members spoke in strong support, noting the prevalence of fibroids and the value of better diagnosis and treatment data. The bill passed favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 1529, which addresses the home health aide program for medically fragile children. Rep. Tremont said the bill would direct AHCA to seek a federal waiver so parents’ earnings from caring for their children would not count against Medicaid eligibility, and would revise training requirements and remove mandated annual program assessments. The bill drew supportive public testimony from home care stakeholders, had no debate, and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• THIS CREATES A STATEWIDE DANGEROUS DOG REGISTRY OR ONLINE DATABASE THAT WAS DOGS DECLARED DANGEROUS.
• SECONDARY. >> Chair Truenow: FOLLOW-UP. >> Vice Chair Grall: ON A DIFFERENT SECTION IT SOUNDS LIKE THE DATABASES
• EVIDENCE OF THE LIABILITY INSURANCE, IT SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF INFORMATION TO BE IN A STATE DATABASE ABOUT
• IF THERE IS A DATABASE YOU CAN COMMUNICATE TO PEOPLE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• What database would a healthcare provider access to determine if a parent or guardian is under investigation
• OPPORTUNITY  TO ONCE AGAIN PRESENT HB 327,  1210 Relating to uterine fibroid research database
• The purpose of the database was to encourage research related to the diagnosis and treatment of uterine
• The purpose of the database was to encourage research related to the diagnosis and treatment of uterine
• fidelity in the data, the Department of Health has not implemented the uterine fibroid research database

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

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• We'll talk about the L&I arts database that we have.
• We have an arts database that's maintained by Labor and Industries.
• programs in their area or find programs in a certain occupation, we usually refer them to the arts database
• Because we have the arts database system, but it doesn't say who's hiring.
• Because we have the arts database system, but it doesn't say who's hiring.

Summary: The work session focused first on Washington’s apprenticeship system, especially building trades programs and support services. Labor and Industries staff explained how registered apprenticeship works in the state, including the role of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the requirements for paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, and the difference between apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship. Panelists emphasized that apprenticeship is tied to actual jobs and training agents, and that many waitlists reflect a shortage of job openings and employer participation rather than a lack of interest. They also discussed youth apprenticeship, the growth of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, and the use of Career Bridge and L&I’s database to help people find programs. Representatives asked whether the state should expand apprenticeship programs and how people can find openings. Speakers said more programs alone would not solve the backlog without more employers signing on as training agents and more apprenticeship utilization on projects. The panel also highlighted the Constructed Career Initiative, a grant-funded navigation and support program that helps people enter and stay in building trades apprenticeships through outreach, case management, and wraparound aid such as transportation, tools, and work clothes. A related nonprofit, Build Up, described similar support services, including prison-based boot and PPE programs and assistance for reentry participants. The panel said these services are especially important because apprentices often face unstable income, housing, food, and transportation barriers. The panel also discussed House Bill 2084 and the new Construction Training Pathway Oversight Committee, which is examining construction training in correctional facilities and how to create clearer pathways from prison-based training to apprenticeship, college, or work. Speakers said the committee is still in its early stages and will report to the legislature. The session ended with committee members thanking the panel and noting the importance of support services and referral networks for apprentices. The meeting then resumed at Renton Technical College, where college leaders and faculty discussed serving non-traditional students. The college reported strong enrollment growth, a median student age of 30, a diverse student body, and high job placement rates, while also noting significant budget cuts and program reductions from the prior year. Health care and early childhood education programs were highlighted, including efforts to expand access through hybrid scheduling, evening and Saturday classes, Spanish-language offerings, and in-person wraparound support for admissions, financial aid, and registration. Faculty said these changes were driven by student data and were aimed at helping working parents, English learners, and other non-traditional students complete credentials and enter family-wage careers.

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• At the same time, we're continuing to work on the e-permitting database.
• rolled out a groundwater database for domestic waste facilities because this e-permitting database is
• In 2026, we're going to be adding features and refining the database, including mapping.
• We will test the database and populate it with existing water quality data and finalize internal and
• The data in the database will be uploaded to and available on EPA's Integrated Compliance Information

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• Would an entity that’s required to submit data to this database be required to purchase a copy of the
• submit data to this database submit data to this database be<00:24:56.760> required<00:24
• amendment, but I would just ask for in the future that anything to do with this all payer claims database
• amendment, but I would just ask for in the future that anything to do with this all payer claims database
• <00:29:52.320> and with this all payer claims database and with this all payer claims database

Keywords: 1183, house

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• One of those is the all payer claims database, which is going to become functional as of this year in
• One of those is the all payer claims database, which is going to become functional as of this year in
• One of those is the all payer claims<00:21:15.800> database,<00:21:16.280> which<00:21:
• 16.480> is<00:21:16.600> going<00:21:16.760> to claims database, which is going
• That is not being payer claims database.

Bills: HB20, HB276, HB644, HB812, HB816, HB916, HB1131, HB1247, HB1518, HB1525, HB1537, HB1541, HB1546, HB1553, HB1562, HB1565, HB1566, HB1576, HB1577, HB1591, HB1605, HB1612, HB1613, HB1614, HB1618, HB1620, HB1650, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1668, HB1676, HB1707, HB1711, HB1713, HB1715, HB1718, HB1727, HB1749, HB1756, HB1774, HB1776, HB1801, HB1802, HB1805, HB1813, HB1815, HB1831, HB1838, HB1853, HB1854, HB1859, HB1863, HB1871, HB1872, HB1918, HB1920, HB1952, HB1965, HB1966, HB1967, HB1969, HB1972, HB1973, HB1974, HB1975, HB1980, HB1985, HB2005, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB2062, HB2113, HB2114, HB2116, HB2138, HB2139, HB2156, HB2158, HB2159, HB2171, HB2208, HB2268, HB2270, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2289, HB2310, HB2315, HB2335, HB2338, HB2339, HB2340, HB2343, HB2361, HB2384, HB2387, SB2338, SB2431, SB2438, SB2593, SB2907, SB2671, SB2321, SB3084, SB2401, SB3033, SB2972, SB3032, SB2806, SB3014, SB2108, SB2981, SB2973, SB2423, SB2078, SB2322, SB2397, SB2896, SB2088, SB2347, SB2408, SB2970, SB2851, SB2713, SB2697, SB2312, SB2192, SB2363, SB2530, SB3028, SB2024, SB3007, SB2599, SB2596, SB2662, SB2930, SB3334, SB2378, SB3019, SB3231, SB2240, SB2372, SB2175, SB2046, SB2298, SB2922, SB2835, SB3263, SB2174, SB2128, SB2006, SB2489, SB3134, SB2982, SB2425, SB2849, SB2797, SB2795, SB2575, SB2521, SB2765, SB2386, SB2852, SB2022, SB2117, SB2277, SB2387, SB2688, SB2885, SB3132, SB3219, SB2169, SB2591, SB2090, SB2983, SB888, SB3249, SB2611, SB2429, SB2463, SB3154, SB3131, SB3152, SB3315, SB2448, SB2054, SB2140, SB2520, SB2377, SB2986, SB2010, SB2189, SB2026, SB3010, SB2818, SB2002

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, condominiums, annual report, filing fee, real estate, developer, residency, property regime, PFAS, single-use plastics, environmental health, food ware, pollution reduction, local produce, agriculture, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• So essentially, to be a database in each registered agent, and for those databases to be of any use,
• And then you're going to need to have the database actually being used every now and then so that you
• So essentially to be a database those.
• to be of any use to for those databases to be of any use to be<01:02:11.280> of<01:02:11.520>
• you get a database it's not used used used uh<01:02:44.720> you<01:02:44.960> might<01

Keywords: 916, all

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• and this amendment requires informed consent for access to the Maxis database.
• all right thank you are there database all right thank you are there questions<00:04:47.479> to
• <00:05:25.560> but<00:05:25.759> in can access the Maxis database but in can access
• the Maxis database but in readon<00:05:27.280> form<00:05:28.280> and<00:05:28.400>
• By allowing these staff members read-only access to the database, they're going to be able to quickly

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure