Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:49:56.319><c> data</c><00:49:56.760><c> base</c> think they call it the claims data base think
• they call it the claims data base would<00:49:57.799><c> that</c><00:49:58.000><c> be</c><00:49:58.280
• </c> estimate sufficient for the claims estimate sufficient for the claims submitted<01:11:47.159><c>
• It's not many; it's, I think, a dozen or so students that do claim for two different districts, split
• Obviously, it's very hard to adjust for because they're highly regional.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused on special education, especially the differentiated aid component and special education aid, which members noted is still often called “catastrophic aid.” The chair said the committee was trying to better understand how special education costs are growing, how districts are delivering services through SAUs or internally, and how reimbursement formulas affect local costs. Members also discussed the need for better data before making decisions on several education funding bills, and Representative Brown was tasked with capturing questions for follow-up information from the department or elsewhere. Testimony from the state special education director, Becky Fad, centered on why student counts in various disability categories have shifted over time. She said the categories themselves have not changed much, but autism has increased because of greater understanding and identification, developmental delay has grown because it applies to children under age 10 who may not yet have a clear diagnosis, and some students previously classified under speech/language or other health impairment are now identified in more specific categories such as autism. She emphasized that the IEP is based on a child’s individual needs, so a change in category would not necessarily change services, though it may help educators support the student differently. Members asked about whether the shifts reflect better diagnostic capability, whether the department should gather more data on the reasons for the changes, and whether autism-spectrum data could be broken down further. Fad said the department does not currently have data on the causes of the shifts or on where students fall within the autism spectrum, but that collecting and analyzing such data is on its list of priorities and a new data manager had recently been hired. She also explained that each child is counted only once on the chart by primary disability, that the IEP or eligibility team determines the primary category based on evaluations, and that any child can be referred for special education by a parent, teacher, or doctor, after which the district must meet within 15 days to decide whether to evaluate. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Specifically, it prohibits counties from requiring FFAs to indemnify them for claims arising from the
• supposed to preserve the child's existing rate through a transfer, which could be subject to later adjustment
• supposed to preserve the child's existing rate through a transfer, which could be subject to later adjustment
• think we have to get a good sense of what that will, what the impact will be, and what we need to adjust
• We need to adjust, but I think Assembly Member Pellerin brings up a lot of points about how we need to

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so, here we are today making an adjustment or change that is, um, doing just the opposite of what
• And so, here we are today making an adjustment or change that is, um, doing just the opposite of what
• And so, here we are today making an And so, here we are today making an adjustment<00:19:24.720><c> or
• :26.120><c> that</c><00:19:26.440><c> is</c><00:19:27.240><c> um</c><00:19:27.760><c> doing</c> adjustment
• or change that is um doing adjustment or change that is um doing just<00:19:28.400><c> the</c><00:19

Bills: HB1

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race

Transcript Highlights:

• of the census blocks and census block groups have different populations, and you need to kind of adjust
• to do that and that's why that's there. and you need to kind of adjust to do that, and that's why that's
• Why did they merit adjusted lines based on population and not other folks in the state?
• And then I just—you may not have the answer to this, but we've read that the governor has claimed that
• I'm going to adjuster on this side. It's not Republican. They're sitting here.

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and took up a presentation from the Governor’s office on proposed congressional reapportionment. Executive Office of the Governor counsel Mo Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be used in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection principles and, in the executive branch’s view, are inseverable. Jason Parada then presented the proposed map, explaining that it was drawn using 2020 census block data, with county growth estimates used only as a guide, and that the plan was designed to be race-neutral while also considering compactness, county and municipal boundaries, and other traditional redistricting criteria. He said the map keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores comparable to the current map, and makes the largest changes in South Florida, with some districts remaining unchanged and others reconfigured around population shifts and geographic boundaries. Members questioned both presenters extensively about the legal basis for disregarding the Fair Districts Amendment, the use of partisan data, the absence of racial analysis, and whether the map truly reflects population growth. Jazeel said the executive branch’s position is that race-based provisions in the state constitution cannot be used if they conflict with the U.S. Constitution, and that the forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Calais could further clarify the law. Parada said he did not use race in drawing the map, did use partisan information as one of several traditional criteria, and relied on 2020 census data for population equality. Senators also pressed him on who reviewed the map, why the public and legislators had limited time to review it, and whether the plan was intended to favor Republicans; Parada denied partisan intent and said he was the only person who moved lines on the map, though he consulted with other Executive Office of the Governor staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns that the map did not clearly reflect Florida’s recent population growth, that some districts remained highly irregular, and that the plan appeared to be based on a legal theory contingent on future court rulings. The presenters responded that congressional districts must be equal to the person, that growth estimates can only guide orientation rather than replace census data, and that the map was designed to preserve as much of the existing structure as possible while making the largest adjustments in South Florida. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting, and the committee continued with questions and discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• of the census blocks and census block groups have different populations, and you need to kind of adjust
• to do that and that's why that's there. and you need to kind of adjust to do that, and that's why that's
• Why did they merit adjusted lines based on population and not other folks in the state?
• And then I just, you may not have the answer to this, but we've read that the governor has claimed that
• I'm going to adjuster on this side. It's not Republican. They're sitting here.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• fire because this may well lead to the long-predicted McCleary Part 2, another lawsuit that would claim
• Alternative learning experience adjustment equals F1 of this subsection minus F2 of this subsection.
• And what we're adjusting is the local effort assistance in relation to ALE.
• And the court instructed the legislature to adjust its and property-poor school districts. Mr.
• And the court instructed the legislature to adjust its And the court instructed the legislature to adjust

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

Summary: The House first took up Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bond measure. Supporters said it was needed to fund preservation and maintenance of Washington’s transportation system, including road upkeep and emergency repairs, while opponents argued the state had already addressed current needs through a recent unanimous budget and existing bond authority. The bill passed final passage 59-38, meeting the required three-fifths vote. The House then considered Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6260, an education budget-related bill with many floor amendments focused on transition to kindergarten, alternative learning experience (ALE) funding, local effort assistance (LEA), educational service district reserves, superintendent pay, MSOC funding, and collective bargaining limits. Most proposed amendments were rejected, though Amendment 2654 on TK priorities was adopted. After the committee amendment as amended was adopted, the bill advanced to third reading and then passed 50-47. Supporters described it as a necessary budget reduction and risk-management measure; opponents argued it cut K-12 funding too deeply, especially in rural and property-poor districts, and would worsen inequities and invite litigation. The House also concurred in Senate amendments and passed several other bills. House Bill 1796, about school construction financing and capital levy use, passed 95-2. Second Substitute House Bill 2105, dealing with immigrant worker protections, passed 58-38. Engrossed House Bill 2211, on food sourcing for a health-related program, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2225, regulating companion chatbots and child safety, passed 74-21. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, related to animal care, passed unanimously. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2418, streamlining permitting timelines to support housing affordability, also passed unanimously. The House then moved on to additional Senate-concurred bills, beginning with Second Substitute House Bill 1906.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's been adjusted. I just want to make sure that I was following that. Okay, and then...
• That's been adjusted. I just want to make sure that I was following that. Okay.
• So if we need to adjust, But what's not being done is content that is introduced.
• So if we need to adjust, We are having the Attorney General verify and look at this thing, so if we need
• to adjust on advisement of that, that is what we'll do.

Committee: House Children and Families

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They're the system of record for medical enrollment and claims.
• DCS cannot investigate or recoup any fraudulent medical claims.
• But they're only limited to monitor the claims under the CHP.
• And DCS monitors the claims, but they're only limited to monitor the claims under the CHP.
• So all the other claims they're not allowed to monitor. I don't know how this ever occurred.

Committee: House Government

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• now is a very real risk to those medically vulnerable children, the very children these laws are claiming
• now is a very real risk to those medically vulnerable children, the very children these laws are claiming
• And, of course, as a legislator, I'm always open to consideration, any adjustments that need to be made
• California health plans are increasingly using software algorithms to downcode thousands of claims at
• that health insurance companies can choose to downcode, where they can decide to alter a submitted claim

Committee: House Health

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Additionally, Senate Amendment 2 requires pharmacists to report settled or adjudicated malpractice claims
• 322 addresses two related issues affecting local school funding in Delaware: how school districts adjust
• You would adjust your tax rate to allow for the growth, and then you have the ability to go up to the
• It's our responsibility to listen, to make adjustments when needed, and to strive for balanced solutions
• What is their pushback if they're claiming that they didn't willfully damage it? Thank you.

Keywords: 1064, all

Transcript Highlights:

• success metrics and milestones will allow us to measure our progress with precision and to make adjustments
• I also want to mention that the Governor's Budget includes a technical adjustment to move $8.1 million
• I also want to mention that the governor's budget includes a technical adjustment to move 8.1 million
• When the negotiations occur, the pay scales are adjusted for the staff, but they can be different in
• One of the things we're proudest of is that we get to claim Senator Perez as our alumna.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• success metrics and milestones will allow us to measure our progress with precision and to make adjustments
• I also want to mention that the Governor's Budget includes a technical adjustment to move $8.1 million
• I also want to mention that the governor's budget includes a technical adjustment to move 8.1 million
• When the negotiations occur, the pay scales are adjusted for the staff, but they can be different in
• One of the things we're proudest of is that we get to claim Senator Perez as our alumna.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education held its first 2026 hearing on higher education, focusing on UC and CSU system updates, student housing, enrollment, and core operations. In opening remarks, the chair noted recent state fiscal stress, the prior rejection of proposed UC/CSU cuts, and the Governor’s proposed 5% ongoing compact increases. UC President James B. Milliken and CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia described the systems’ public value, research and workforce roles, and the impact of federal actions on grants, financial aid, and campus operations. Both also emphasized Title IX and civil rights efforts; CSU said it had implemented nearly all state auditor recommendations and was on track to finish the remaining one, while UC highlighted its systemwide civil rights and Title IX offices. Both leaders said federal investigations, grant cancellations, and litigation demands were consuming staff time and money, with UC reporting more than 200 grants lost or affected and CSU citing more than $161 million in lost grants and more than 1,600 grants affected overall. The committee then heard on student housing. Finance and LAO staff said the Governor’s budget made no major new housing proposal but continued support for the Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program. CSU reported 12 supported projects that will add about 5,047 beds, most below market rate, with four already open and seven more expected this year; it also said it has about 68,000 beds systemwide, a 92% occupancy rate, and ongoing emergency housing support. UC said the program has supported seven UC projects and two joint community college projects, adding more than 7,000 beds total, but nearly 10,000 UC students were on housing waitlists at the start of fall 2025. UC asked for additional state support, including possible bond funding and a statutory change to allow UC participation in public-private partnership housing projects. Members discussed rapid rehousing, student homelessness, faculty and staff housing, and community college housing partnerships, with both systems describing existing emergency beds and support services. On enrollment, LAO recommended maintaining UC’s 2026-27 resident undergraduate target, funding enrollment growth separately from base increases, pausing the nonresident reduction plan, and holding UC flat in 2027-28. For CSU, LAO recommended revising the 2026-27 target downward to reflect current projections, funding growth separately, and holding 2027-28 flat. CSU said it had rebounded from COVID declines, now exceeds its funded target by about 3,000 FTE, and is shifting about $89 million and 10,000 FTE spots from lower-demand campuses to higher-demand ones while developing turnaround plans for seven campuses with sustained enrollment declines, including Sonoma State. CSU also described direct admissions, transfer success pathways, and new degree programs aimed at workforce needs. UC said it had surpassed its compact enrollment goals, planned to add 2,721 California undergraduates in 2026-27, and was seeking $5.5 million for health professional programs. Members raised concerns about underprepared freshmen, K-12 alignment, nonresident caps at UC San Diego, deferred maintenance, ROTC access, and the need for stronger turnaround plans and teacher preparation pipelines. The final item on core operations addressed the Governor’s proposal to defer 3% base funding again, moving the one-time deferral to 2027-28 and allowing short-term zero-interest loans to cover it.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chapter 2, Article 3.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 20-2321.03, relating to insurance adjusters
• Affairs and Government Efficiency, having had under consideration SB 1415 relating to insurance adjuster
• Affairs and Government Efficiency, having had under consideration SB 1415 relating to insurance adjuster
• 2, Article 3.2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Section 23-21.03 relating to insurance adjusters
• downplayed the seriousness of the state-caused murders that Border Patrol and ICE have been committing by claiming

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• familiar with the clinical aspects and the clinical implications of each device, uh, even a small adjustment
• implications of each device, uh even a implications of each device, uh even a small<00:14:25.680><c> adjustment
• can</c><00:14:26.880><c> have</c><00:14:27.040><c> major</c><00:14:27.360><c> health</c> small adjustment
• can have major health small adjustment can have major health consequences.<00:14:28.720><c> As</c><00
• district court. >> You'd have to file it in district court. >> Okay. >> Um, presumably it'd be small claims

Bills: HB1849 , HB2000 , HB1753 , HB1511 , HB276 , HB1513 , HB2188 , HB1876

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: licensing, professional license, individual taxpayer identification number, immigration, state residency, right to repair, wheelchairs, consumer protection, repair providers, device documentation, HB1753, Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, social media, account deletion, data deletion, privacy, consumer privacy, personal information, sensitive personal information, data retention

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to make that quite clear because a lot of times we have, at the local level, councils that claim
• These include adjustable rate mortgages, second mortgages, and down payment assistance.
• The study will focus on streamlining the hiring process, adjusting qualification standards, and improving
• The study will focus on streamlining the hiring process, adjusting qualification standards, and improving
• And this structural adjustment promotes smoother governance and can prevent delays caused by deadlock

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard a series of bills focused on expanding access to higher education, addressing workforce shortages, student housing, and labor standards on campus projects. AB 662 would create a South County Higher Education Task Force to explore a mixed-use, intersegmental institution in Chula Vista; supporters said South San Diego County is a “college desert,” while the bill passed on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations. AB 885 would establish a College Access for All Fund to help make CSU and UC attendance more affordable; supporters cited student debt and affordability concerns, and it also passed to Appropriations. AB 730 would provide $15 million to help establish a medical school in the Central Valley to address physician shortages, and it advanced on a due pass motion. AB 1400 would let up to 15 community college districts pilot bachelor’s degrees in nursing; supporters argued it would expand affordable BSN access and keep students local, while CSU, UC, and other higher education groups opposed it as unnecessary and inconsistent with the master plan. The bill passed to Appropriations, with members raising questions about clinical placements, faculty shortages, and possible effects on associate-degree programs. The committee also considered AB 1235, which would require CSU design-build projects to use a skilled and trained workforce, aligning CSU with other public higher education construction standards. Supporters said it would improve safety, training, and local job opportunities, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1247 would restrict contracting out of classified school and community college jobs unless workers meet training and qualification standards and would address pension and training concerns; supporters said it would protect students and classified employees, while school and college groups warned it would disrupt services and add unfunded mandates. The bill passed to Appropriations with one no vote. AB 1470, presented on behalf of Assemblymember Haney, would allow a portion of student housing revolving loan funds to be used for affordable student, faculty, and staff housing in downtown and commercial districts; it was discussed as a housing and downtown revitalization measure, but the committee held off on a motion pending more members. ACA 3, also on behalf of Haney, would require UC to offer limited down payment loans to eligible long-term support staff first-time homebuyers; it drew extensive support from UC workers and unions, while UC and business groups opposed it as costly and outside UC’s mission, and the measure was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• We'd have to make those adjustments. Well, Mr.
• However, after the county completed the required calculations, including valuation adjustments, the final
• , on your change, did you ever consider requesting a budget amount equal to at least 18 mills as adjusted
• I did adjust the bill and add a few sections. I had a few revisions.
• I did adjust the bill and add a few sections. I had a few revisions I wanted to add.

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from prior meetings and then filled a vacancy on Legislative Management by appointing Senator Braunberger after a caucus recommendation. Members then took up an unusual appeal from the North Dakota Gaming Commission after the Administrative Rules Committee voided a rule that would have raised the poker tournament entry fee from $300 to $1,500. Legislative Council explained the administrative rules process and the grounds for voiding a rule, while Gaming Commission representatives argued the commission had statutory authority and that the issue should be left to the full Legislature. Several members raised concerns about legislative intent, precedent, and whether the matter should wait for the regular session. On a motion to disapprove the Administrative Rules Committee’s finding and restore the rule, the committee voted no, so the voiding of the rule remained in place. The committee then reviewed the fiscal impact statement for Constitutional Measure No. 1 on congressional age limits. Staff reported no current fiscal impact because no litigation had been filed, though members noted the possibility of future legal challenges if the measure were enforced. After that, the committee began hearing proposed bills for the upcoming special session, starting with several kratom-related measures. Representative Wolff withdrew her bill, saying it was redundant, while Representative Heinert presented a bill to legalize and regulate natural kratom for adults 21 and over under the Attorney General, with licensing, labeling, penalties, and a public health campaign. Senator Axtman presented a companion bill targeting synthetic kratom derivatives, placing them on the controlled substances list with penalties similar to marijuana. Legislative Council later outlined Representative Johnston’s separate kratom bill, which would regulate kratom under the Department of Agriculture with product registration, licensing, and enforcement provisions. The committee also heard Senator Hogue’s bill to address funding for the State Historical Society’s military museum project. He argued the state was in breach of contract and that delaying action would increase costs, so his bill would authorize a $35 million line of credit to keep construction moving while fundraising continued. Members questioned the relationship between the proposed line of credit, existing SIF funding, and the private fundraising requirement, but no vote was taken before the meeting moved on. Finally, Representative Sue Ann Olson began presenting a bill requiring the Class D driver’s license test to be administered in English, arguing it was a safety measure because road signs are in English and law enforcement encounters can be complicated by language barriers. The transcript cuts off before her testimony concluded or any action was taken on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• and preserving the established rulemaking process in our state. ...or if the Legislature wishes to adjust
• We'd have to make those adjustments. Well, Mr.
• However, after the county completed the required calculations, including valuation adjustments, the final
• I did adjust the bill and add a few sections. I had a few revisions.
• I did adjust the bill and add a few sections. I had a few revisions I wanted to add.

Committee: Joint Legislative Management

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We're working to provide compensatory revenue adjustments to help school districts.
• revenue adjustments to help school<00:18:55.120><c> districts.
• </c><01:01:03.520><c> So,</c> Franzen's claiming under this rule.
• So, Franzen's claiming under this rule.
• If those claims now qualify, benefits must be awarded. So, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And again, the actual amount is a bit higher, but the request is not to adjust what's in the proposed
• But here we are now, and it's still not rectified, at least in the eyes of the... 12.4% of claims from
• the counties 12.4% of claims from the counties through<00:21:41.400><c> payments</c><00:21:42.000><c
• what's in the proposed bill um as adjust what's in the proposed bill um as far<00:24:32.000><c> as</
• </c><04:26:32.439><c> as</c> which is what uh has been claimed as which is what uh has been claimed as

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The first part of the amendment deals with making sure bill credit rates are adjusted to reflect the
• So only taking into account those insurance claims data from that six-year period, they found that 11%
• data that we just in the insurance claim data that we can<03:17:09.040><c> access</c> can access can
• To claim using a non-peer-reviewed report that this is not safe is misleading.
• </c> To<03:28:34.160><c> claim</c> To claim To claim using<03:28:38.319><c> a</c><03:28:38.640><c> non

Keywords: 981, all