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• Jonathan Clay, on behalf of the City of Imperial, in support.
• Jonathan Clay, on behalf of the City of Imperial, is in support.
• We just don't want that code. Upfront funding, not the ongoing basis.
• Jonathan Clay on behalf of the City of Imperial in support. All right.
• Kendra Bigley, on behalf of the City of Burbank and the City of Roseville, in support.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm the mayor of the City of Globe, and I'm here on behalf of the City of Globe, Gila County, and the
• ...City of Globe, Gila County, and the town of Miami.
• You know, I know I can only answer for the city.
• You know, I know I can only answer for the city.
• But why don't you ask New York City how that's going?

Bills: HB4138 , HB4139 , HB4140 , HB4141 , HB4142 , HB4143 , HB4144 , HB4145 , HB4146 , HB4147 , HB4148 , HB4149 , HB4150 , HB4151 , HB4152 , HB4153 , SB1831 , SB1832 , SB1833 , SB1834 , SB1835 , SB1836 , SB1837 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1840 , SB1841 , SB1842 , SB1843 , SB1844 , SB1845 , SB1846

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction

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• Who's going to do the billing and the coding, right?
• If you're within the city, it's more expensive, right?
• I'm Carly French, the Chief of EMS for the City of Seminole.
• Is there a code? Here's your code. It's on demand.
• We have a really strong focus on coding and billing.

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Item, Sierra Vista Elementary School from Las Vegas City Schools. It's an award language change.
• I can tell you that using this color coding uh scale is kind of unique.
• They don't see a lot of people doing color coding.
• Um, as far as the, uh, 100% and the red color code, really that what.
• Does the total average then, um, it's not the same color coding as the. Uh, Mr.

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• of the most powerful things you can do is send a policymaker out in a wheelchair to navigate their city
• of the most powerful things you can do is send a policymaker out in a wheelchair to navigate their city
• We have kind of bits and pieces scattered throughout Title 56 and in some other spots in code, but not
• And per Idaho Code, I know there's certain exceptions. They don't meet any of the exceptions.
• We're working with the health and welfare chairs on that, that it is up front in that section of code

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• And then, in cities under 50,000 population, these properties are exempt from property taxes.
• Senate File 1027 is one such tool, inspired by a current tax exemption on airport property in a city
• Senate File 1027 is one such tool, inspired by a current tax exemption on airport property in a city
• Senate File 1027 is one such tool, inspired by a current tax exemption on airport property in a city
• Senate File 1027 is one such tool, inspired by a current tax exemption on airport property in a city

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There's a very good storage facility in Salt Lake City, or they can go all the way out to Texas.
• we wanted to, we could, and I did a little research to see if there was any authority in the Idaho Code
• I think that cities and counties would probably be able to implement something if they wanted to along
• So if we put this bill into place because we have a definition, would that allow cities and counties
• So, you know, if this went into play, then cities and counties would not be able to do that.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• Agency Code 418, Tourism Department.
• And we have some other small airports I know in Silver City and Carlsbad.
• The big conversation that came up with legislators with the city too.
• Pacific Fusion is one of those where the city was a great partner.
• We see what happens in the big cities.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• Currently, we have on our books that we would pay the city of San Antonio.
• Berkdorf, Assistant City Manager with the City of Fort Worth, here to speak in support.
• We don't want to be regulated by the city, and we also don't want the potential for annexation into city
• No other city can make you do the same.
• of us have served on city councils.

Bills: HB103

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Third, it creates new restrictions on digital firearm manufacturing codes, including prohibiting the
• Finally, it provides definitions of digital firearm manufacturing code and three-dimensional printer,
• Nobody's necessarily harmed by a floppy disk or a flash drive full of code.
• This bill isn't just about the use of 3D machines and digital codes to manufacture firearms.
• Digital firearm codes are speech protected by the First Amendment.

Summary: The committee first waived the five-day notice rule for five House bills, then held public hearings on several measures. On Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548, the committee heard staff and sponsor testimony on expanding health care merger notice requirements to the Attorney General, adding transactions involving majority ownership/control and asset sales, requiring public posting of notices, pausing closings until information requests are substantially complied with, and adding filing fees. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Attorney General’s Office, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, nurses, and patient advocates, said the bill would improve transparency and oversight of consolidation and private equity in health care; the Washington State Medical Association and Washington State Hospital Association were neutral after compromise language, though the hospital association raised concern about the added fees. The hearing closed with many people signed in pro and con but not testifying. The committee then heard Second Substitute House Bill 2333, which would allow candidates and elected officials to use campaign or surplus funds to reimburse personal security expenses related to threats tied to their public roles. The sponsor and several prosecutors described personal threats and argued the bill is needed to protect public servants, while public disclosure officials said current PDC processes and the state Address Confidentiality Program already provide some protections and cautioned against over-codifying agency discretion. Some testimony urged restoring earlier address-protection provisions, while county auditors said the revised bill removed operationally unworkable redaction language and was acceptable as amended. The bill had broad signed-in support and opposition, but no vote was taken. For Engrossed House Bill 1574, staff explained the bill would expand Good Samaritan-style protections for people seeking overdose help, bar arrest or conviction for possession in those circumstances, limit related penalties and forfeiture, and allow hospitals and other health facilities to distribute public health supplies without committing paraphernalia infractions. Supporters said it would save lives and improve access to drug checking and harm reduction services, while prosecutors and law enforcement groups said the bill was too broad, especially regarding arrest limits, protection-order violations, probation/parole, warrants, and civil forfeiture. The sponsor said the bill was intended to keep people alive and encourage calls for help. The committee also heard Engrossed House Bill 2156, which would let Attorney General investigators be designated limited authority peace officers to electronically serve search warrants in economic and financial crime cases; the AGO and retailers supported it as a tool against organized retail theft and wage theft, while sheriffs and police chiefs opposed it and urged added guardrails and deconfliction with local law enforcement. Finally, on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2320, the committee heard a bill to regulate 3D-printed and digitally manufactured firearms and digital firearm manufacturing code. The sponsor and supporters, including students, pediatricians, and a gun-violence survivor’s family member, said it was needed to address untraceable ghost guns and keep pace with technology, while opponents argued the bill was overbroad, raised constitutional concerns, and targeted files and speech rather than criminal conduct. No votes were taken in the hearing excerpts provided.

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• Good afternoon, Jake Potter, on behalf of the City of Livermore, in strong support.
• Downtown's rebirth is a core priority for the city.
• I can see the value in this legislation, not only in cities like Fresno, but also in the city of Palmdale
• Kobe Posadi, on behalf of the City of El Cerrito, in support.
• Air travel shouldn't depend on your zip code or the region where you live.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 86, which would extend and expand the CAEATFA sales and use tax exclusion program through 2031, raise the annual cap from $100 million to $200 million, and add fusion energy. Supporters, including the State Treasurer and industry and labor representatives, cited billions in clean-tech investment, job creation, and environmental benefits; county groups opposed the bill over local revenue losses. The committee approved SB 86 on a 12-0 roll, holding the roll open for additional members. The committee then heard SB 545, which would require Go-Biz to study economic development opportunities along the California high-speed rail corridor, including land value, development incentives, and public-private partnerships. Labor, Fresno’s mayor’s office, and other stakeholders supported the bill as a way to spur corridor development and future funding opportunities, while one business group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. The bill passed on a 9-1 vote, with the roll held open. Members next considered SB 63, a Bay Area transit funding measure authorizing a regional revenue measure to support transit operations amid looming fiscal shortfalls. The author and witnesses described severe service cuts that could follow without new funding, while committee members raised concerns about the bill’s structure, county participation, polling, and whether other revenue options should be considered. The bill advanced on a 9-3 vote, with the roll held open, and the committee also approved SB 263, directing a state study of tariff impacts on California’s economy and supply chains, on an 11-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 661, which would redirect aviation-related tax revenues back to airports for aviation purposes and bring the state into compliance with federal requirements; testimony focused on airport modernization, rural access, and allocation formulas, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• I have been vocal about the need for clarity in the tax code. and proudly led a letter alongside the
• you consider that a significant number of our businesses file their taxes not through the corporate code
• but through the individual code because they are partnerships or they are sole proprietors.
• And so I commit to you that we will continue to invest in cities.
• am familiar with is that the tax cuts and jobs Act actually increased the progressivity of the tax code

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• Are we looking at if they're in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City area, or out of the state of Oklahoma
• There's the children's code that provides a right to housing, stability, all kinds of...
• There's the children's code that provides a right to housing, stability, all kinds of issues.
• This model has been executed in various states and cities across the country.
• Not been any successful challenges to this law or any city ordinances in the country. Follow-up.

Bills: HB2650 , HB3277 , HB3386 , HB3419 , HB3430 , HB3742 , HB3791 , HB3835 , HB3905 , HB3968 , HB4119 , HB4153 , HB4408

Committee: House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Keywords: probate, estate administration, summary administration, decedent, inheritance, vehicle inspection, title registration, salvage vehicles, ownership, Oklahoma Statutes, evictions, forcible entry, mediation, residency proof, children, housing law, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law

Summary: The committee considered a series of House bills dealing with criminal justice, courts, public safety, housing, and related administrative issues. Early measures included HB 3419, which would extend penalties for sharing bid information before public release and bar violators from contracting with the state or its subdivisions, and HB 4153, which reinstates a repealed driver-qualification statute and updates it to include service in Oklahoma. Members also advanced HB 3430 on court costs, fines, and fee collection, though it drew concerns about terminology, collection practices, and whether it conflicted with earlier reform efforts; the Oklahoma Sheriffs Association testified that the bill would not authorize incarceration absent willful nonpayment and that collection fees have long been set at 20%. The committee also approved HB 3791, a health-care-for-minors bill worked out with the DO and MD boards, and HB 4119, a cleanup measure on VIN inspections for salvage vehicles. HB 4408, a LOFT request bill tied to calculating savings from State Questions 780 and 781 and directing funds to the Community Safety Investment Fund, was presented as a zero-fiscal-impact technical fix after court and DOC data issues were resolved. HB 3905 would allow judges to order GPS monitoring for certain stalking and domestic-violence-related defendants, with the victim able to receive proximity alerts; members questioned the scope of victim notification and the fact that the bill applies in civil VPO proceedings as well as criminal cases, but it was advanced. Later, HB 3968 was presented as codifying a Supreme Court decision, though members raised a late-added fiscal note and possible ODOT/OTA issues; the bill was still passed out of committee, with discussion of striking title on the floor if needed. HB 3835 would create a path for trafficking survivors to seek relief from convictions tied to their victimization, and HB 3386 would require mediation in eviction cases involving minor children; that bill prompted extensive debate over whether it created an affirmative defense, potential Fair Housing Act concerns, and whether it shifted costs to landlords, with the author agreeing to strike title and revise the language. The committee also advanced HB 2650 on summary administrations in probate and HB 3742, a negotiated criminal discovery bill, after adopting a small amendment limiting certain recordings to those directly related to the case and changing “approximate” to “appropriate.”

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• Meanwhile, the button to autofill the code is sitting right there on the same screen, quietly judging
• We do have an amendment, our code 380980, which is functionally a strike-all.
• Daphne Sanville, City of Fort Lauderdale.
• Daphne Sanville, City of Fort Lauderdale, waives speaking in support.
• Bar code 802316 by Senator Grail. Senator Bruterman? Senator Broder. Senator Burtman?

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Similarly, city halls and boards of supervisors, I know in my own city, city halls are often used for
• Similarly, city halls and boards of supervisors, I know in my own city, city halls are often used for
• Local building codes often have required standards to be followed.
• Local building codes often have required standards to be followed.
• This will allow a lot of cities and counties to meet the goal. that this will allow a lot of cities and

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• She moved to working at the local level, being appointed to commissions and serving across the city of
• Planning Commission, the City Planning Commission, She worked for a variety of commissions, including
• She then went on to serve the City of Los Angeles with distinction, appointed by three mayors, James
• I first met her when I worked for a city council member by the name of Robert Farrow.
• I met her through another city council member, Nate Holden. And that's how I met her.

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call and proceeded with routine business, including approval of the previous day’s journal, procedural suspensions, and several file items. Most second-reading, concurrence, veto, and reconsideration items were passed, retained, or continued without debate. The main floor action was on House Resolution 75, authored by Assembly Member Pellerin, designating January 26 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Pellerin and several members from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing survivor-led advocacy, the prevalence of trafficking in California, risks tied to major events and vulnerable populations, and the need for better prevention, data collection, and victim services. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 64 co-authors were added. Assembly Member Avila Farias’s AB 768, relating to mobile home park rent control and affordable housing, also passed with a 60-1 vote. The Assembly then held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for Joy Atkinson, a longtime Los Angeles civic leader and mentor to Black women in public service, with members recounting her work in government, political organizing, and the La P.I.E. leadership institute. Later, Assembly Member Haney offered an adjournment in memory of Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy and philanthropy. The House adjourned until Thursday, January 22, at 9 a.m.

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• Louis City. St. Louis County. I was actually talking to the gentleman from St. Louis City.
• She is also the vice chair of the South Kansas City Democrats Organization in South Kansas City, and
• Louis City. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To inquire of the bill handler.
• We do it in Kansas City also.
• We do it in Kansas City also.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 108-1 roll call vote, and several points of personal privilege. Members observed moments of silence for fallen Christian County deputies and for Paul Jones, who died from a fentanyl overdose. The chamber also recognized Black History Month, with remarks on African American history and the ongoing struggle for freedom and dignity. Numerous special guests were introduced, including University of Missouri Truman School students, community and food advocates, local families, St. Louis Public Schools visitors, and other constituents. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2682, which would extend existing school free-expression protections to political and ideological speech in K-12 public schools, while preserving guardrails against disruption, bullying, and unlawful conduct. Supporters said students should not lose First Amendment rights at school and that the bill would protect all viewpoints equally; opponents warned the language was too broad and could protect hateful or extremist speech, create confusion for schools, and undermine student safety. After extended debate, the substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. Members also advanced House Bill 2274, creating the Missouri Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to ease teacher certification reciprocity across states and help recruit teachers, including military spouses. Supporters said it would improve staffing and retention; one member objected to the fiscal note, while others noted the compact’s governing structure and potential benefits. The House likewise adopted an amendment and advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1883, which would exempt consignment auctions from sales tax and also include certain durable medical equipment language; debate centered on fiscal impact, fairness, and whether the bill would benefit the sponsor’s profession. Finally, House Bill 2085, a tobacco preemption bill, was introduced and explained as standardizing retail tobacco rules under state law while preserving existing local ordinances and local tobacco-21 policies; discussion began with concerns about local control and the scope of grandfathered ordinances.

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• I live in the city of Boise.
• words in Code Section 54-209: "Part 2, performed under the supervision of and verified by an active
• And so the requirement under current code that you be a resident in order to sit for the exam here is
• You know, I'm from the city of Pocatello, and this issue of a shortage of CPAs became really dramatic
• We went two and a half years without a government CPA to monitor the finances of our city because we

Committee: House Business

Summary: The committee first took up a series of Idaho Department of Insurance rule dockets, all presented by Director Dean Cameron as part of a five-year negotiated rule review. The rules covered self-funded health care plans for government entities, joint public agency self-funded plans, long-term care insurance, small employer and individual health insurance availability, coordination of benefits, short-term health plans, and managing general agents. Cameron repeatedly said the changes were mostly clarifications, deletions of duplicative statutory language, and reduced filing burdens, with a few notable policy points including Medicare coordination for seniors, adding generic prescription coverage language, and revising short-term plan rules to allow both traditional and enhanced plans through the end of the calendar year. The committee asked several questions, but no opposition was raised, and each docket was approved by motion. For the short-term plan docket, the committee also approved making the pending rule effective on the Legislature’s 2026 sine die date to avoid a gap after the temporary rule expires. The committee then heard House Bill 563 from Representative Jeff Ehlers, which would change CPA licensure requirements in Idaho. Ehlers said the bill is intended to address a CPA shortage by creating additional pathways to licensure: a bachelor’s degree plus the CPA exam and two years of supervised experience, or a master’s degree/150 hours with the existing experience requirements. He also said the bill would expand reciprocity for out-of-state CPAs in good standing. During questioning, members explored whether the bill lowered barriers too much, whether Idaho-specific knowledge was needed, and whether the residency language for taking the exam should be removed. Public testimony included support from Ken McClure of the Idaho Society of CPAs, who said the bill reflects a national model and that supervised experience is a quality-control measure that can be satisfied through peer or mentor arrangements, not just direct employment. Rachel Misnick, a state employee, testified in opposition to one supervision phrase, saying it could make it harder for government accountants without access to an active CPA supervisor to qualify. Laura Lance, executive director of the Idaho Society of CPAs, supported the bill and said it adds flexibility for candidates with different learning styles and helps rural areas where supervision is harder to find. The committee ultimately voted to send House Bill 563 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.

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• I live in the city of Boise.
• words in Code Section 54-209: 'Part 2, performed under the supervision of and verified by an active
• And so the requirement under current code that you be a resident in order to sit for the exam here is
• You know, I'm from the city of Pocatello, and this issue of a shortage of CPAs became really dramatic
• We went two and a half years without a government CPA to monitor the finances of our city because we

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

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• First, in the West Gallery, I want to recognize the Plant City Chamber of Commerce.
• I want to recognize the Plant City Chamber of Commerce. If you could please stand up.
• When you run for city commission, you think you're going to fix stop signs and potholes.
• When you run for city commission, you think you're going to fix stop signs and potholes.
• Special kudos to raising their voices and representing the youth of their city with pride.

Summary: The House convened for opening-day business, with prayer, a moment of silence for Captain Bill Guston, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum established. The Speaker outlined a budget message emphasizing reduced spending and a proposed permanent 0.75% sales tax cut, and the chamber then received the Governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001. Members moved to reinstate several vetoed appropriations, including the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1, the Department of Corrections automated staffing/time management system, and Baldwin sewer and water main work; each reinstatement passed unanimously. The House also adopted a special order calendar and special amendment procedures for the General Appropriations Act and related bills. On the special order calendar, several bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, including Lucy’s Law on boating safety (CS/CS/CS/HB 289), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process. These measures focused on boating safety, water infrastructure, utility-rate fairness, school walking safety, and procedural civil-law updates. A major floor debate centered on HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “Free Kill Law” limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-awaited justice measure for families who lost adult children or unmarried relatives to medical malpractice, while opponents were not recorded in the final vote tally; the bill passed 104-6 after extensive emotional testimony from sponsors and affected families. The chamber also heard a lengthy, highly divided debate on HB 759, which would lower the firearm purchase age from 21 to 18. Supporters argued the current law is inconsistent with adult rights and responsibilities and cited constitutional precedent, while opponents emphasized Parkland, youth gun violence, and public-safety concerns; the transcript ends during continued debate on that bill, with no final vote shown.