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• We came together and put out nearly 22 proposals, 22 options, that would generate revenue.
• These proposals were grouped by statewide options, and then the other was by local government options
• Yep. 22 options uh that would proposals.
• Uh these proposals generate revenue.
• federal EV fee of 20 $250 was proposed federal EV fee of 20 $250 was proposed in<01:04:21.280>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting was the first session of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel Working Group. Commissioner Nancy Doenberger opened with introductions from members representing state agencies, legislators, utilities, local governments, industry groups, advocacy organizations, and others. The group then elected its leadership: Senator Anne Johnson Stewart was nominated and unanimously elected chair, and Representative Steve Elkins was nominated and unanimously elected vice chair. Senator Johnson Stewart said she would ensure all viewpoints are heard and asked MnDOT to continue running the meeting for practical reasons. Austin Turman of the Legislative Coordinating Commission reviewed the authorizing legislation. He explained that the working group must analyze electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, develop a roadmap with policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding consistent with the Minnesota Constitution, and study other states’ approaches to equitable fuel assessment methods for electric vehicles. The group’s report is due February 13 and will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. Turman also briefly reviewed open meeting law requirements, noting the group must operate publicly when a quorum discusses official business, though public comment is not required. Members then discussed the purpose of the group and the need to find a fair replacement or supplement for declining gas tax revenue as EVs increase. Senator Johnson Stewart emphasized balancing system funding needs with user-based fairness, including differences in vehicle weight and road use. Representative Murphy stressed the need to consider rural Minnesota, taxpayer impacts, and current science, including climate and CO2 issues. Drive Electric Minnesota said EV drivers should pay their fair share and not be overburdened, while the Department of Revenue said it wants to administer the new EV charging-station tax fairly. A trucking representative highlighted that passenger vehicles and freight vehicles have very different operating and charging needs, suggesting the group consider those differences in any fee structure.

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• President, Senator Latz, was this proposal for adding this entire section to Senate File 856 heard in
• guard rails that are in uh the proposed guard rails that are in uh the proposed amendment.<00:29
• <00:30:14.159> for<00:30:15.200> um Senator Latz, was this proposal for um Senator
• So that's the value of having an independent OIG as is proposed in the underlying bill.
• OIG as is proposed in the underlying<00:37:56.560> bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, um, in your bill, yep, today you are proposing that the exemption be an upfront exemption rather
• That's my proposal.
• And water that would be proposed to be used by the facility.
• That's my proposal.
• <01:24:47.840> ongoing guess I would propose ongoing guess I would propose ongoing conversations

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, currently neutral in this proposal.
• I know bringing this proposal forward.
• <01:14:12.880> legislation passage of the proposed legislation passage of the proposed legislation
• The proposed legislation alternatives.
• The proposed legislation would rights.

Bills: HF2400, HF1724, HF3437, HF4333, HF2874, HF4052

Keywords: real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, direct primary care, healthcare agreements, medical services, patient care, health insurance, mortgage fees, residential loans, commercial loans, finance regulations, investment properties, insurance, supplemental health insurance, short-term care, home health care, nursing care

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• There are proposed amendments in 18 of the 33 different titles of Vermont Statutes Annotated.
• Title 17 in the election section has the most proposed amendments.
• The different categories of proposed amendments include terminology and nomenclature, which replaces
• H. 559 is a strike-all amendment that proposes administrative changes to the Vermont Parole Board in
• statute consistent with the proposed statute consistent with the proposed membership<01:37:42.400

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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• <01:13:02.160> this<01:13:02.400> is proposing this or in proposing this is proposing
• The original proposal would have increased premiums for Minnesotans by nearly 90%.
• <01:57:28.800> This<01:57:28.960> proposal with Senate file 4020.
• This proposal with Senate file 4020.
• :13.280> increased original proposal would have increased original proposal would have increased

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You may accept the first proposal just to get your life back.
• <00:06:50.639> In proposal just to get your life back.
• In proposal just to get your life back.
• This proposal raised serious constitutional questions throughout the legislative process.
• This proposal raised serious constitutional questions throughout the legislative process.

Bills: HF4133, HF3419

Keywords: homeowner's insurance, peace officer, property damage, just compensation, exclusion policy, corporate powers, entity law, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, cooperative, partnership, trust, foreign entity, campaign finance, election spending, political spending, ballot measure, ballot initiative

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• House Bill 537 by Representative Jackson, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Monroe County
• Representative Jackson, a proposed Representative Jackson, a proposed constitutional<00:27:15.600
• House Bill 538 by Representatives Jackson and Lawrence, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding
• <00:41:14.760> constitutional others, a proposed constitutional others, a proposed constitutional
• > executive Adoption of the proposed executive Adoption of the proposed executive amendment<00

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation. During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed. Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0. The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.

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• :34:36.720> yield<02:34:36.960> two discuss our proposal, I yield two discuss our proposal
• <02:42:23.280> and identified what they're proposing and identified what they're proposing
• <03:48:25.840> a that the Democrats have not proposed a that the Democrats have not proposed
• The Democrats have a proposal to bring the deficits back down under 4%.
• Hakeem Jeffries is leading with a sensible proposal to lower deficits.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• That's what the ABA rule that's been proposed and has been sitting out there for many years would do.
• There we analyze, we look at proposed laws and comment on their effect on constitutional freedoms.
• This proposal is not just a cost savings; it's also about fairness and accountability.
• And let me ...out of existence due to the subjective and vague language proposed here today.
• But again, I don't have a proposal or a solution for that.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• I wanted to highlight a few of the amendments HANO has proposed in our testimony.
• I wanted to highlight a few of the amendments HANO has proposed in our testimony.
• So why proposed amendments were adopted.
• So, we um we propose for consideration.
• > amendment<03:27:33.439> to And hence the proposed amendment to And hence the proposed amendment

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So, yes, Senator Green, that is our proposal.
• this of course is that is our proposal this of course is just<01:13:50.360> for<01:13:50.520>
• sure members understand that no actual foraging changes or laws are being proposed now.
• One is a proposed state park boundary change, and the other three are tax-forfeited land sales proposed
• Section one is the DNR's proposed proposal to add approximately 58 acres to Carly State Park to facilitate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• /c><00:03:36.879> to report uh asking the department to report uh asking the department to propose
• enforcement um to go over the proposed enforcement um to go over the proposed cross<00:10:14.040
• The legislation also asked us to report back on cross-training needs and a proposed plan.
• The legislation also asked us to report back on cross-training needs and a proposed plan.
• The legislation also asked us to report back on cross-training needs and a proposed plan.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So I thank the committee for its time, and again I urge the committee to support the proposed bill.
• the committee to support the proposed the committee to support the proposed bill<00:28:05.200>
• everyone it's all been rejected proposed everyone it's all been rejected one<00:37:52.839> of
• that it that we should always proposal that it that we should always have<00:43:07.000> known
• <01:31:29.280> that you're thinking about the proposals that you're thinking about the proposals

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We anticipate an additional investment through the governor's budget proposal as well.
• We anticipate an additional investment through the governor's budget proposal as well.
• <00:18:07.480> a the S tax credit um we are proposing a the S tax credit um we are proposing
• <00:19:41.640> requested opportunity um the proposals requested opportunity um the proposals
• <00:31:57.880> is<00:31:58.000> a we have for this proposal is a we have for this proposal

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We'll be back to present our proposed final report in September. Here's our contact information.
• On the agency side, L&I has been proactive in proposing and implementing solutions.
• We'll be back in September with the proposed final report. That concludes our formal remarks.
• Chair, the proposed final report... ...here. As you mentioned, Mr.
• Chair, the proposed final report will be presented to you in December 2026.

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• Chairman Nathie and members of the committee, we don't have our proposal yet.
• So could you come up with a proposal that we consider this coming session?
• Senator Dwyer, members of the committee, I think we could come up with a proposal of what we would feel
• But I can certainly give you a proposal of what we think ours would be.
• There was also a possible proposal for a site on the Capitol grounds, and then they had also looked at

Summary: The committee met as the Commerce and Legal Services Division and first approved the minutes, then received a Legislative Council overview of the Attorney General’s current budget status and a blue-sheet summary of the AG’s base budget for the next biennium. Staff highlighted compliance with legislative intent items, including FTE changes, one-time funding updates, litigation pool spending, opioid settlement receipts, and continuing appropriations. Members asked about specific funds such as the Missing Indigenous People Grant Fund and the Internet Crimes Investigation Fund, and staff explained the statutory basis and status of those items. The Attorney General’s office then presented an extensive overview of its divisions and budget pressures. Chief Deputy Attorney General Clare Ness described the office’s 14 divisions, the role of the office in defending the state and recouping funds, and concerns about attorney pay, recruitment, and retention. Members discussed whether attorney salaries should be benchmarked across state government and whether more legal work could be centralized in the AG’s office. The office also described challenges with the new-and-vacant FTE pool, operating expense cuts, leased office space, and the criminal justice information systems used to connect law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts. The Crime Laboratory director gave a detailed update on space and infrastructure problems, saying the current lab is overcrowded and outdated, with safety, workflow, air-handling, glycol leak, alarm, and maintenance issues that can delay casework and risk evidence integrity. She said a 2024 study projected a need for a much larger facility and that the preferred option would be a new building on the current health department site, at an estimated cost of roughly $40 million to $45 million. She also reported that backlogs have improved significantly in DNA, firearms, fingerprint, and drug cases, though toxicology had recently developed a small backlog after an air compressor failure. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, gaming division, and BCI also provided updates. MFCU’s new director said the unit is federally funded 75/25, focuses on fraud, abuse, and neglect, and is seeking two attorney hires while continuing to work with federal partners on cases and recertification. Gaming staff reported continued growth in charitable gaming and electronic pull-tab activity, with concerns about site competition, large trust balances, possible ineligible expenditures, and the need for more scrutiny as revenues have grown. BCI outlined its staffing, drug task forces, ICAC work, and the Missing Indigenous Person Task Force, which is using its $250,000 appropriation to help tribal nations develop emergency response plans and purchase alerting tools such as IPAWS. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• First, I accept the committee's proposed amendments, which align the data privacy and grid information
• These factors can significantly affect whether a proposed microgrid is technically feasible and financially
• However, the CPUC has added layers of tedious proposal review to the program, which has excluded many
• But under the proposed bill, the developer would carry all of the costs rather than burden ratepayers
• I believe that's what we're proposing.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We think the approach in this bill is much better than what the administration has proposed, but we do
• We may disagree with the Assembly Member and our sponsors about the details of her proposal.
• Governor Newsom's proposed trailer bill, on the other hand, addresses all of the issues outlined in the
• This measure ensures that public employee organizations receive advance notice of the proposed use of
• As you mentioned, there had been a lot of proposals trying to get at various aspects of this challenge

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They are a private company, and that's why I've got some amendments proposed if you might want to bring
• They are a private company, and that's why I've got some amendments proposed if you might want to bring
• And have you looked at these proposed guidelines?
• That's why I proposed that amendment, to find out if we do.
• That's why I proposed that amendment to find out if we do.

Summary: The House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee met on May 7, 2026, and first deferred several measures, including House Bill 460, Senate Bill 322, Senate Bill 32, Senate Bill 22, and House Bill 561. The committee then took up House Bill 819 by Chairman Cruz, which would replace Louisiana’s current workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule with the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) by MCG as the primary guideline, while keeping the existing variance and appeal process. Cruz and MCG representative Troy Prevo argued that ODG is more comprehensive, updated more frequently, and used in many states, and said it could reduce delays, disability duration, and costs. Dr. Jason Picard, the state medical director, testified that Louisiana already uses ODG as a secondary reference in many cases because the state schedule lacks coverage for some body parts and treatments, and said the bill would not otherwise change the appeals process or care delivery. Committee members focused heavily on whether the bill would delay care or improve it. Several members questioned the private-company nature of ODG, the $400 annual subscription cost, and whether Louisiana doctors would be forced to rely on an out-of-state guideline. Rep. Glorioso and others raised concerns about preauthorization delays and proposed amendments to create tacit approval when treatment follows the schedule, require payment within 30 days, and make the carrier prove by clear and convincing evidence that care was not medically necessary to challenge it. Chairman Cruz said he was willing to work with those ideas, and the committee also discussed adding an on-ramp or legacy language so current patients would not be disrupted. Opposition testimony came from injured-worker advocates and representatives of medical and labor groups, including Joseph Jola St. and Robin Krumholt. They argued that Louisiana’s current guidelines are already working, that rates have fallen over time, and that the real problem is delay in approval rather than the content of the schedule. They said ODG is overly rigid, cost-driven, and can lead to denials that shift costs to workers, Medicaid, or private health insurance. They urged the committee to keep Louisiana’s existing system and instead adopt tacit approval under current law. The bill was still under discussion at the close of the transcript, with amendments being read and no final vote shown.