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• But actually, there was another study that came out, and interestingly enough, in the Journal of Ethics
• Additionally, there's the State Ethics Commission, and the Ethics Commission receives complaints.
• And the Ethics Commission has power to enforce the Lobbyist Reporting Act, including this.
• And is the Ethics Commission, I think you might have said, I've got to ask the question, though.
• Madam Chair, Representative Hall, I know we have the Deputy Director of the Ethics Commission.

Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

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

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• So, it includes a conflict of interest, code of ethics, safeguards around making sure this office is
• c> safeguards<00:05:18.240> around<00:05:18.800> uh<00:05:19.199> making ethics
• , um safeguards around uh making ethics, um safeguards around uh making sure<00:05:19.600> this
• In order for him to make that request, he has to step aside from the chair of the ethics committee.
• conduct on the sheet dated April ethical conduct on the sheet dated April 7th,<00:52:41.200> 2025

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• achieve the highest levels of success. levels of leadership and management by having a great work ethic
• Some of these pet store chains are selling non-ethically sourced animals, even... their customers to
• Every breed registry under the American Kennel Club has a breeder code of ethics prohibiting breeders
• Once and for all, I urge this committee to pass the ethical pet sales bill.
• I'm here today to show my support for House Bill 3458, the ethical pet sales bill, which will stop the

Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• Uh, when they went to the ethics commission, no complaint had ever been filed and so what the, Uh, Court
• of Criminal Appeals held was that, uh, the, uh, ethics commission has exclusive jurisdiction over these
• Uh, if you file with the Texas Ethics Commission and they go through their exhaustive procedures, uh,
• In terms of the course of dealings my office has had with the Texas Ethics Commission, they have been
• This rule, uh, uh, the Shard opinion declared that the Texas Ethics Commission had exclusive jurisdiction

Bills: SB 231, SB 667, SB 689, SB 825, SB 965, SB 992, SB 1059, SB 1220, SB 2368, SB 2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• This remains the ethical and operational foundation... ...by President Lincoln.
• This remains the ethical and operational foundation of our nation's obligations to those who served.
• CVSOs are trained by the VA, CalVet, certified, and held to high professional standards to ethically
• and competently... ...and held to high professional standards to ethically and competently guide veterans
• But AB 826 risks going too far by restricting legitimate ethical assistance, and in the process it may

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met as a subcommittee because a quorum was initially lacking, and heard six bills. AB 81 by Assemblymember Ta would require CalVet to study the mental health needs of women veterans; supporters from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, and behavioral health groups said women veterans face higher rates of military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicide, while no opposition appeared. The bill was later passed 7-0 and re-referred to Appropriations. AB 826 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would prohibit unaccredited individuals or businesses from charging veterans fees to file or assist with VA benefits claims, impose a civil penalty, and direct penalty revenue to veterans services and district attorneys. Supporters argued the bill would curb predatory “claim sharks” and protect veterans from exploitation, while opponents from private claims consulting firms and several veterans said the measure could restrict access to legitimate help and should be narrowed to target bad actors instead of banning paid assistance broadly. After extensive testimony and discussion about federal law, accreditation, and possible amendments, the committee passed the bill 8-0 and re-referred it to Judiciary. AB 556 by Assemblymember Patterson would clarify that campus-level mandatory fees are covered under the CalVet fee waiver for dependents of certain veterans and Medal of Honor recipients. Supporters said the bill would fulfill the state’s promise to veterans’ families, while concerns were raised about fiscal impacts on CSU campuses and the need for more precise cost estimates. The bill was passed 6-0 and sent to Appropriations. The committee also adopted its rules 7-0 and approved the consent calendar, which included AB 264, AB 1508, and AB 1509, all re-referred to Appropriations.

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• So I think the ethics are clear with the unclaimed issue.
• It's inconsistent with 21st-century medical ethics.
• And there is no scarcity... the ethics of these practices and many questions about the logistics.
• So I think the ethics are clear with the unclaimed issue.
• It's inconsistent with 21st century medical ethics.

Bills: SB1406, SB1681, SB2480, SB2721

Keywords: body donation, medical science, forensic science, willed body program, informed consent, boarding home, boarding home facility, adult care home, group home, assisted living, county reporting, municipal reporting, annual report, reasonable accommodation, fair housing, disability accommodation, local ordinance, permit requirement, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2480, which would clarify that the Texas Medical Board may collect license renewal surcharge fees from all licensees to fund the Texas Physician Health Program and related administrative costs. The bill author explained the funding fix was needed after prior language was found to allow surcharges only for physicians and physician assistants. Witnesses from the Texas Physician Health Program supported the measure and described the program’s confidential monitoring and treatment services; members asked about the fee amount, which was described as capped at $15 per two-year registration cycle. The bill was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bills 1406 and 2721, both authored by Senator Parker, addressing the handling of human remains by non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, willed body programs, and related facilities. Senator Parker and several witnesses described alleged abuses involving unclaimed bodies, consent problems, body leasing, hotel-based dissections, and mishandling of cremains, and argued for strict licensing, inspections, transparency, and criminal penalties. Supporters included families of deceased veterans and other relatives, a biomedical ethicist, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, and some public safety and hotel industry representatives who said legitimate training should continue but bad actors should be shut down. Opponents or cautious witnesses from accredited donation organizations and bioskills labs said they support stronger oversight but warned the bills could unintentionally disrupt legitimate medical education and urged clearer language and implementation of existing law. Both bills were left pending. Senate Bill 1681, by Senator Menendez, would require counties and municipalities that regulate boarding homes to report facility standards and related information to the Health and Human Services Commission. The author said the bill is intended to improve state oversight of boarding homes that serve elderly and disabled residents and to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The bill was left pending after brief discussion. After the testimony portion, the committee returned to voting on pending business and unanimously reported Senate Bills 527, 912, 1580, 1952, and 2032 to the Senate with recommendations that they do pass and be printed, and each was also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 407 and reported the substitute favorably, with six ayes and three nays. The committee then moved on to Senate Bill 500 as pending business.

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• I mean, do we regulate ethics all the time?
• comes down to trying to regulate ethics comes down to trying to regulate ethics and<00:41:48.120
• like uh Representative War said ethics like uh Representative War said some<00:42:17.120> things<
• - we regulate ethics all the time?
• ethics ethics uh<00:42:56.040> and<00:42:56.280> and<00:42:56.920> whether<00:42

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee opened with quorum and housekeeping, then began setting interim topics for discussion. The first major topic was trapping, including prior legislation on mandatory trapper education and trapping setbacks. The Game and Fish director said the department had already gone through a trapping reform process in 2018-2019 and was prepared to testify on those issues again, noting that the commission had previously wanted legislative authority for them. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on a proposed non-motorized trail user fee. Supporters argued it could help fund trail systems and match state trail grants, citing demand for professionally built trails and examples from other states. Testimony estimated potential revenue at roughly $150,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the model, while noting enforcement would likely rely on an honor system. Committee members discussed possible alternatives and related ideas, including using good neighbor authority with federal land managers and looking at motorized trail funding models. The director said the concept was not yet ready for immediate passage but was worth continued discussion. The committee also briefly discussed fishing outfitter issues, with the co-chair noting a prior bill had passed and that the current board still exists, but more data would be needed later in the interim. Another topic addressed ticket scalping and fake tickets at Jackson’s rodeo, which the sponsor said was affecting visitors and could warrant broader state discussion. The State Archives topic proposed expanding the digital archive and requiring agencies to use it, with added resources for local governments; staff said it would improve security, access, and storage efficiency. The committee then discussed problematic gaming and program funding, but noted a pending bill to create a separate statutory select committee on gaming, so the topic may be better handled there if formed. The final major discussion was the Game and Fish budget. The director said employee compensation increases had raised salary costs from about 40% to 60% of the budget, while overall revenue had not kept pace, forcing cuts to habitat and research work. She warned the department could reach a critical budget point by 2030. Committee members and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation supported a deeper interim review of the department’s finances and possible new revenue sources, with the director suggesting a three-meeting structure: first to lay out the budget outlook, then to discuss additional revenue options, and finally to consider what future generations may have to pay.

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• His work ethic in the state Senate is still legendary.
• His work ethic in the state Senate is still legendary.
• His work ethic in the state Senate is still legendary.
• <00:14:54.120> Festival<00:14:55.120> his<00:14:55.320> work<00:14:55.680> ethic
• <00:14:56.000> in Shakespeare Festival his work ethic in Shakespeare Festival his work ethic

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She takes pride in her work and has a tremendous work ethic.
• She takes pride in her work and has a tremendous work ethic.
• The Clerk: Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 572, a bill to be entitled an act relating to ethics
• As you all remember, this is the ethics bill that expanded the definition of relative to include foster
• amendment creates an exception for the nepotism prohibitions for public officials under the code of ethics

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills. Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package. The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.

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• A complaint against Attorney General Kaul alleging the use of SAGs violates Wisconsin ethics laws has
• A timeline for resolution of formal ethics complaints and the state senate follow-up with the Department
• can just have any activist group do some sort of an arrangement whereby the DOJ will circumvent the ethics
• Attorney General Kaul facilitated the benefit to somebody by clever maneuvering of contracts and ethics
• I think there's two components to this committee that... ...ethics rules.

Keywords: 970, all

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• . >> Commission is going to consider the ethics charge. discussion? discussion?
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.

Keywords: The meeting will take start back after coming out of Executive Session, 958, all

Summary: The commission reconvened in open session and announced it had reached a settlement that would avoid a full adjudicatory hearing. Counsel for Representative Gber waived the hearing and agreed to the settlement, and enforcement counsel recommended acceptance. The commission then voted unanimously to accept the agreed settlement. The matter proceeded to an ethics charge involving a proposed finding of probable cause, an agreed order, and a public reprimand. Representative Gber was sworn in and confirmed that he had seen and agreed to the proposed order, waived the adjudicatory hearing, agreed to the findings of violations and penalties in the agreed order, and waived his right to appeal. The commission accepted the agreement and stated that the matter before it was concluded. After the settlement, the chair noted that pending motions related to the case were dismissed and thanked the witnesses for attending, even though they did not have to testify. The chair and Representative Gber each made brief remarks about the long and difficult process, the complexity of the case, and the hope that it would serve as a learning experience. The commission said signed copies of the agreed order and public reprimand would be available, and then moved to adjourn.

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• So, the code of ethics is a very strong instrument we put in place.
• So, the code of ethics is a very strong instrument we put in place.
• So, the code of ethics is a very strong instrument we put in place.
• Ethics or a code of conduct.
• training all staff on their ethical training all staff on their ethical responsibility<01:33:32.800

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, and there are some ethical issues with that. Um, where what if that robot goes wild?
• Um, and there are some ethical issues with that. Um, where what if that robot goes wild?
• Um, and there are some ethical issues with that. Um, where what if that robot goes wild?
• Um, and there are some ethical issues with that. Um, where what if that robot goes wild?
• Um, and there are some ethical issues with that. Um, where what if that robot goes wild?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Individuals come to plant-based eating for various reasons, from allergies, ethics, health, religion,
• As an ethical vegan, I'm supportive of the Bean New Deal because it represents a step toward a future
• People eat plant-based for many reasons, including ethics, health, the environment, religion, and many
• journey towards an equitable and ethical food system.
• The Bean New Deal allows the people of... ...with the ethics that they have in their own hearts.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its first hearing and heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including hunger-free campuses, FAFSA completion, early college/college-in-high-school programs, banning legacy preferences, AP credit consistency, and tuition equity for the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Committee leaders opened by outlining the hearing process and noting the three-minute testimony limit. Legislators and advocates generally framed the bills as equity and access measures aimed at improving college affordability, student success, and workforce development. Representative Vargas testified for H. 1466 and H. 1467, arguing that hunger-free campus should be codified because many public college and community college students face food insecurity, and that FAFSA completion should be improved through individualized outreach and an opt-out or completion requirement. Senator Lovely, the Greater Boston Food Bank, and other advocates supported the hunger-free campus bill, citing data that 44% of public university and community college students experienced food insecurity in 2023 and that food insecurity harms graduation rates. Femi Stoltz and Shanti Lopez Toro backed the FAFSA bill, saying many students miss out on Pell grants and need direct support; they pointed to state examples such as Louisiana and to recent state action requiring FAFSA awareness. Committee members asked about the federal FAFSA rollout, regional equity in food access, and the need for long-term funding and data collection. A large panel supported H. 1455 on college and high school/early college, including former Chair Roy, the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College, a student graduate, MBAE, and Tripp Jones. They described early college as a proven model that helps low-income and first-generation students, improves degree attainment, and supports workforce needs; witnesses said the goal is to scale from about 9,000 students and 55 partnerships toward 22,000 to 25,000 students by 2030, with possible future growth beyond that. Members raised questions about funding, public-private partnerships, parental involvement, faculty development, and whether the bill should include data review and more standardized policies across institutions. Representative Garcia also testified for H. 1432 on AP credit, saying students should receive consistent credit for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5. Senator Edwards and James Murphy testified for the legacy preference ban, arguing it is unfair and rooted in exclusionary history; they said some states have already banned legacy preferences in public and private institutions. Finally, UMass Dean Michael Fox, alumnus Dan Mayer, and student Jake Rasmussen supported S. 920 to include Stockbridge associate degree programs in MassEducate, saying tuition equity would help enrollment and support Massachusetts agriculture and green-industry jobs.

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• It connects AI instruction with critical evaluation, recognition of limitations, and ethical reasoning
• that addresses both capabilities and limitations helps reduce overreliance and misuse, including ethical
• think critically about how these systems work, how they use data, where they fall short, and what ethical
• This is one of the very few bills that acknowledges the limitations and ethical considerations of AI
• And by your vote, all members that we have heard from today will be reported favorably to the Ethics

Bills: S1694

Keywords: technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum present and first took up CS for SB 1694, which would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and encourage high school computer science courses with AI content to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal contexts. The bill drew support from several speakers who emphasized the need for students to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, ethics, and risks, while one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the loss of skills. Senator Davis said the bill was a good step toward preparing the future workforce and suggested earlier instruction might be worth considering later. The bill was reported favorably, and Senator Leek asked to be recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a long series of confirmation presentations for trustees at multiple Florida colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, USF, UNF, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally emphasized student success, workforce alignment, fiscal responsibility, access and affordability, and institutional growth; several members and senators offered supportive comments, with some asking about specific issues such as Tallahassee State’s NCLEX passage rates and the need for continued improvement. One appointee’s attendance was delayed or skipped for later consideration, but the committee ultimately took a block vote and reported the confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. Finally, Chair Harrell gave a brief overview of the higher education budget, describing a total of $11.9 billion and highlighting increases for workforce education, Florida College System operating funds, workforce development capitalization, the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators program, the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s Lassinger Center on Learning, the Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, and campus security through a postsecondary guardian program. Senator Davis asked about a transfer related to the workforce development capitalization and incentive grant fund, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds being added. There was no public comment on the budget, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Leek requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1694.

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• Committee substitute for Senate Bill 348, a bill to be entitled an act relating to ethics.
• A person who violates this is subject to penalties by the Florida Commission on Ethics.
• Section 2 deals with fines imposed for any violation of the Code of Ethics.
• Committee substitute for Senate Bill 340, a bill to be entitled an act relating to ethics.
• They still have the ethic that says they ought to take care of ourselves as much as possible.

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB3, SB6, SB15, SB35, SB290, SB706, SB842, SB917, SB1281, SB1451, SB1902, SB12, SB13, SB17, SB19, SB388, SR261, SR265, SR276, SR277, SR281, SR286, SR293, SCR5, SCR13, SB2425, SB2880, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB388, SB412, SB495, SB2425, SB2880

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• use of artificial intelligence ethical use of artificial intelligence in<01:46:33.600> health
• and responsible use of the ethical and responsible use of artificial<01:51:42.280> intelligence
• <01:51:51.600> and<01:51:51.720> responsible to promote the ethical and responsible
• ethics and human rights. ethics and human rights.
• professional judgment, ethical professional judgment, ethical responsibility,<02:18:25.320> confidentiality

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters. Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations. The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team. On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.

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• We are hearing a bill today in Rules and Ethics Committee - HB 6061.
• The disclosure forms are now filed with the Commission of Ethics, but the gift statute was never updated
• bill removes the outdated language so it is clear that all Form 10 filings go to the Commission of Ethics
• Proponent Bill Carry Stillman from the Commission on Ethics. Thank you for being here.

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• The bill implements the Commission on Ethics' recommendations for clearly mandating that reporting individuals
• Form 10 is the number of the form the Ethics Commission uses, rather than electronically, also Form 1
• Form 10 is the number of the form the Ethics Commission uses, rather than electronically, also Form 1
• Carrie Stillman, the executive director of the Ethics Commission, is here. Ms.

Summary: The Elections Committee met with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 964, sponsored by Senator Wright on behalf of Senator Linda Stewart. The bill revises reporting requirements for certain gifts and honoraria by clarifying that Ethics Commission forms, including Form 10 and related financial disclosure forms, are to be filed on paper with the Commission rather than electronically attached to the financial disclosure filing. Senator Wright explained the bill was intended to align the statute with current filing practice, and Ethics Commission Executive Director Carrie Stillman testified in support, saying the change would clarify filing location and allow the Commission to update its rules accordingly. After no debate, the committee voted on SB 964 and reported it favorably. The committee then moved to confirmation hearings for appointments listed in Tabs 2 through 15. Because no senator requested separate consideration of any nominee, the committee took one combined vote to approve all of the appointees. The combined confirmation vote passed unanimously among members present, and the nominees were reported favorably to the Senate. With no further business, the committee adjourned.

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• Association Code of Medical Ethics. Association Code of Medical Ethics.
• adhere to the code of medical ethics adhere to the code of medical ethics current<00:16:14.600><
• <00:21:43.520> to require the Board of Ethics to require the Board of Ethics to reconsider
• Trey Goff. the still the ethics review process. the still the ethics review process.
• Um and there are ethical Um and there are ethical reasons<02:30:08.880> why<02:30:09.040>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all