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• It exempts long-term care facilities that are owned and operated by the state from these insurance requirements
• I did have one, just if you can explain the exemption. Why was the state exempted?
• : why would the state buildings that care for hundreds of people and employ hundreds of people be exempt
• Representative Ross Levin, yes, but it would be good to get a firm explanation as to why the state was exempt

Bills: SB313, SB296

Keywords: Delaware Health Fund, healthcare access, preventive care, tobacco settlement, public health initiatives, grant program

Summary: The House Health and Human Development Committee met and considered a series of health, human services, and related bills. The committee heard and advanced House Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 13, which standardizes hospital charity care and financial assistance statewide, and Senate Bill 296 with Senate Amendment 1, which restructures the Delaware Health Fund grant process with a more formal, transparent competitive rubric. Both measures received supportive testimony from DHSS, the Delaware Healthcare Association, and the Delaware Nurses Association, and both were released by committee on roll-call votes. The committee also released Senate Bill 313 with Senate Amendment 1, which places a temporary moratorium on acquisitions of nonprofit acute care hospitals by for-profit entities and expands notice/review requirements for sales of hospital real estate; Senate Bill 340 with Senate Amendment 1, which requires long-term care facilities to carry specified liability insurance, with questions raised about the exemption for state-owned facilities; Senate Joint Resolution 20, which directs DHSS to study independent assessment tools for Medicaid home- and community-based services; and Senate Bill 341, which updates Delaware Health Information Network law and formally recognizes DIN as the state’s health data utility. Testimony on these bills was generally supportive, with some discussion on constitutional concerns, insurance coverage, and the rationale for the state exemption in SB 340. Later, the committee advanced Senate Bill 257, which requires new animal shelters to be licensed and inspected before operating and removes a prior exception for certain rescue organizations; and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 278 with House Amendment 1, which allows earlier pre-authorization for summer child care enrollment and lowers copays for half-day care. Public testimony on these measures came from animal welfare advocates, YMCA representatives, and other stakeholders, all largely in support. Each bill was released by committee, with several votes walked for absent members, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were addressed.

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• This bill saves from repeal public records exemptions for information received by the department.
• This exemption does not, If this bill does not pass, the exemption automatically repeals October 2, 2026
• However, it has been approved by the legislature as a revenue source of many exemptions.
• lower price for a service that would be over $7,500 in order to qualify for this $7,500 threshold exemption

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• In homestead exemptions, the public will be voting in November on a record 140,000 ISD exemption across
• Being a $200,000 exemption, as well as a first-time increase in the business personal property exemption
• to use FEMA A and then part of B schedules if you're a taxing jurisdiction to use the disaster. exemption

Bills: SB15, SB9, SB7, SB1, SB2, SB67, SB15, SB9, SB7

Keywords: real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap

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• It provides that the construction of public public facilities to include public schools must be exempt
• Florida building code prohibits local governments from requiring charter school to obtain a special exemption
• language as it pertains to us in the we require local governments requiring them to obtain a special exemption
• They're exempt from concurrency and they're only subject to it when they enter when they decide to enter
• acceptable use for the site for a school charter or otherwise, then you can make us go through special exemptions

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <01:44:49.199> them what this bill simply do is exempt them what this bill simply do is exempt
• It's only going to exempt requirements.
• explicitly uh exempting electricity explicitly uh exempting electricity providers.<06:40:44.558>
• Probably already exempted, providers.
• <06:40:52.638> uh was more explicitly uh exempting uh was more explicitly uh exempting uh

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:59:51.760> from talking about today may be exempt from talking about today may be exempt
• They're exempt from the one, but works?
• Just for an example, the state of Texas, in theirs, has 19 exemptions.
• For an example, the state of Texas, in theirs, has 19 exemptions.
• For an example, the state of Texas, in theirs, has 19 exemptions.

Bills: HB0070, HB0043, HB0103, HB0157, HB0092, SF0092

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

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• Tax-exempt status in many cases: a nonprofit loses their tax-exempt status with the IRS because they
• Tax-exempt status in many cases: a nonprofit loses their tax-exempt status with the IRS because they
• Tax-exempt status in many cases: a nonprofit loses their tax-exempt status with the IRS because they
• Tax-exempt status in many cases: a nonprofit loses their tax-exempt status with the IRS because they
• Another one: tax-exempt status.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Next is S717 by Senator Rose, an act exempting the Long Island Union Free School District from any law
• This is a local bill to exempt Wantagh from the mascot mandates.
• has. to the codes committee thank you you're welcome yeah next is S717 by Senator Rhodes in act exempting
• This is a local bill to exempt Wantau from the mandates of the, from the mascot mandates.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met on May 5, 2026, and considered a series of bills, several of them brought up through motions for committee consideration. Chair Shelley Mayer said she would allow brief remarks but stated her opposition to those motioned bills, emphasizing her general practice of giving minority members’ bills consideration. The committee first took up S-16 (Jacob’s Law, on bullying and related school safety issues), which was moved out of committee on a majority vote, with Senators Jackson and Bynoe recorded without recommendation. The committee then debated S-717, a local bill by Senator Rose to exempt the Wantagh Union Free School District from the state’s indigenous mascots/logos restrictions. Senator Rose argued Wantagh’s mascot and name are tied to local history and not intended to denigrate anyone. The bill was moved, but the committee vote was not favorable enough to advance it, and it was referred onward to the Investigations Committee. S-4496, Senator White’s bill to protect women’s sports from what supporters described as unfair competition by biological males, drew strong support from the sponsor and strong opposition from Chair Mayer, who said she opposed it as mean-spirited and unnecessary; the bill did not advance. The committee also considered several school bus and transportation bills. S-4748, by Senator Borrello, would repeal the electric school bus mandate and replace it with a feasibility study; he cited safety, cost, and operational problems with early adopters. S-8847, by Senator White, similarly sought to remove electric bus mandates and leave decisions to local districts, and S-9667, by Senator Ryan, would delay the zero-emission school bus mandate by five years. The committee advanced some of these measures to other committees or the floor, while others did not move. In addition, the committee approved S-7788 on special education reserve funds, S-8288A on reasonable rates for public school room use, S-8368 on records retention for Education Department proceedings, S-8370 on temporary resident placement of children with disabilities, S-8370 on release of student records to juvenile detention facilities, and S-1049 on updating the Dignity for All Students Act’s cyberbullying definition to include AI-related harassment.

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• operation is within one mile of or above a ticketed entertainment event unless the outlined specified exemptions
• operation is within one mile of or above a ticketed entertainment event unless the outlined specified exemptions
• Contreras, there are exemptions in this bill if the person operating the drone is the employee of whatever
• So there are exemptions for employees of the ticketed event in this bill.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long calendar of bills spanning health care, education, tax, public safety, firearms, elections, and family law. On health and education, HB 283 would expand diabetes-related coverage for certain supplies; SB 1126 would require schools to provide records and cooperate with Department of Child Safety caseworkers; SB 1210 would require out-of-state private postsecondary institutions to register in Arizona; and SCR 1006, which would create private causes of action over restroom and pronoun policies in schools, drew strong opposition and was requested to be pulled from consent. Members also discussed HB 2308, which would bar dental insurers from owning dental practices, and SB 1049, which would cap spousal maintenance at four years and change how the marital standard of living is considered; both prompted questions and SB 1049 was pulled from consent. Several tax measures were also reviewed. SB 1293 would limit GPLET abatements by protecting school district revenue, and members noted prior opposition. SB 1294 would clarify county assessors’ authority to prorate destroyed property for tax purposes, though members said they were still researching whether it was necessary. SB 1430, the Tax Corrections Act of 2026, would make technical tax changes and remove redundant language, but members said they wanted Department of Revenue-requested corrections restored. SB 1053 would reduce concealed weapons permit fees for Arizona residents and was pulled from consent after concerns about fee impacts and unresolved amendment language. On public safety and firearms, SB 1058 would prohibit government records distinguishing firearm retailers and firearm owners and was pulled from consent after criticism and reference to a prior veto. SB 1093 would expand riot-related offenses to include property damage and add riot to conspiracy and racketeering provisions. SB 1160 would restrict drones near ticketed entertainment events, with supporters framing it as a public safety measure and clarifying that event-authorized drone use could still be exempt. SB 1211 would allow lifetime injunctions for felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence. The caucus also considered election-related bills. SB 1006 would raise the threshold for aggregated campaign contribution reporting from under $100 to under $200, and it was pulled from consent. SB 1029 would create a process for terminating a campaign committee after a candidate’s death. SB 1038 would make cast vote records public records, SB 1057 would add fraud countermeasures for paper ballots, and SB 1237 would require consultation with county recorders and legislative leaders before the Secretary of State updates the Elections Procedures Manual. Several of these election bills were noted as having been vetoed previously, and the meeting ended by moving into closed caucus.

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• So as it's noted there, they can choose to grant exemptions to those programs.
• So they can still grant those exemptions.
• So the current process, they can put them, they can exempt them, they can put them on probation.
• put together a plan of improvement: how are they going to address that, why they were granted an exemption

Bills: HB2398, HB4363, HB3557, HB3701, HB2210

Keywords: credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality

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• Senate Bill 292 creates a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks
• I'll be a no on this bill because I am in the decided minority on public records exemptions.
• So I believe instead of having exemptions, that we go after the bad people, instead of denying the people
• Someday, there will be a bill before this legislature to also exempt from public records disclosure all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 292, by Senator Ruson, created a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks and their families. Senator Gaetz opposed the measure, arguing against public records exemptions and favoring prosecution of threats instead, while the State Court System appeared in support. The bill passed 8-1 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS for Senate Bill 62, by Senator Arrington, presented by Leader Berman. The bill would create an enforceable requirement related to candidate party affiliation qualifications and allow a qualified candidate or political party in the same race to challenge noncompliance. There was no opposition or debate, and the committee approved the bill unanimously, 10-0. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 380, by Senator Trumbull, which would expand options for posting legal notices online by clerks, tax collectors, municipalities, and certain constitutional officers, and the committee adopted an amendment clarifying special governmental agencies and setting a two-week online posting standard. The Florida Press Association, local newspaper representatives, and others opposed the bill, warning it would fragment public notice and reduce transparency, while Senator Trumbull and Senator Gaetz emphasized cost savings and the ability of constitutional officers to use their own websites. The amended bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• So but exempts certified public accountants, CPAs, active state bar members, and financial institutions
• With respect to CPAs, the Tax Preparation Act only exempts CPAs for license in California.
• To address this, SB 788 updates the existing CPA exemption under the Tax Preparation Act to clarify that
• By a consumer all exempt from the CTEC registration requirements because their activities are already

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Bridge referred the Subcommittee on Defense of Veterans Affairs HB 3303 by button relating to the exemption
• HB 3390 by Landgraf relating to the exemption from ad roarum taxation of the amount of the appraised
• relating to the notice and the assistance in a filing of an application for residents' homestead exemption
• HB 3438 by Ghan relating to property tax exemption for certain nonprofit community business organizations

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• BECAUSE THE .5 PERCENT CORPORATE TAX DOES APPLY TO LIABILITY AFTER INCOME OF 50,000 WHEN YOU HAVE AN EXEMPTION
• THAT MANY CORPORATE INCOME TAXPAYERS FALL WITHIN THAT EXEMPTION.
• PACKAGES IN THE PAST AND I AM HOPING ANY CHANCES WE CAN GET OUR OWNERS IN ADDITION TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
• , IN THE PAST AND I AM HOPING ANY CHANCES WE CAN GET OUR OWNERS IN ADDITION TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There's also an optional exemption for someone who lives in a county that has an unemployment rate of
• <00:54:19.359> um<00:54:19.440> that have not seen any exemptions um that have not
• seen any exemptions um that would<00:54:20.000> detail<00:54:20.480> that<00:54:20.800>
• <01:09:53.120> And exempt from those work requirements?
• And exempt from those work requirements?

Bills: HR1

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, 1183, house

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• organization and to be exempt from property tax.
• We take our tax exemption status seriously.
• organization and to be exempt from property tax.
• We take our tax exemption status seriously. or anywhere um um that if if cash stop or anywhere um um
• state as a tax exempt organization and to<00:32:03.799> be<00:32:03.960> exempt<00:32:

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Health Finance and Policy Committee heard testimony from the Minnesota Hospital Association and several hospital leaders about the financial strain facing hospitals across Minnesota. The association’s CEO said hospitals are essential 24/7 safety-net providers, but rising labor, supply, technology, and drug costs are outpacing reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers. He warned that many not-for-profit hospitals are struggling, that workforce shortages remain significant, and that the committee should consider help on Medicaid rates, discharge/boarding problems, mental health services, workforce development, protecting the 340B drug discount program, and avoiding new mandates that add costs. Relle Schultz of Winona Health described a community hospital with a 49-bed facility and long-term care services that has faced years of losses, including a $17 million loss in 2023 and $12 million in losses the following year. She said government payers now make up about 65% of the hospital’s mix, and each 1% increase in that mix costs about $1 million. She highlighted the difficulty of sustaining services such as dialysis, which was nearly closed until a local donor provided $3 million to keep it open for three years, and she emphasized the importance of 340B savings and the need for higher Medicaid payments. Carrie Mulski of Riverview Health in Crookston said critical access hospitals are also under pressure despite their federal designation. She explained that federal support has eroded, that Medicaid and other public programs do not cover full costs, and that her hospital’s 340B savings help keep the doors open. She said Riverview opened a new hospital in 2020 but was hit by the pandemic and inflation, leading to annual losses of $5 million to $6 million and a negative operating margin of 9% to 10%. She also described bond covenant problems, low cash on hand, the prior closure of the nursing home, and the need for rapid state action to stabilize rural hospitals and preserve access to care.

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• three-year bill, which is very, very important, a term-limited three-year bill, partial sales tax exemption
• By expanding the existing partial sales tax exemption to include a broader range of zero-emission vehicle
• investing in the decarbonization of California's transportation sector by providing a term-limited exemption
• The amendments exempt half of the value of disabled veterans' homes for those who do not qualify as low
• The record of the amendment clarifies that the welfare exemption shall not apply to any detention facilities

Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee held a final hearing on a series of Senate bills, with the chair explaining the committee’s suspense-file process and then taking up measures in regular order and later from suspense. SB 1329 on solar property tax assessment drew the most extensive testimony: the author and industry supporters said it would create statewide assessment standards, exclude intangibles, and provide certainty for solar development, while county assessors and county representatives opposed it as a statutory formula that would undercut fair market value and reduce local revenue. The bill was sent to suspense during the first portion of the hearing and later passed suspense 5-2 after amendments. SB 661, dealing with airport funding and aviation fuel tax revenues, also generated support from airport and local government representatives but opposition from airlines over the proposed distribution formula; it was referred to suspense and later passed 7-0 with amendments. SB 1172, which places guardrails on tax-sharing agreements, was supported by local governments and retailers; after the author accepted committee amendments, opposition was withdrawn and the bill passed 4-2 to the floor. SB 9-1-1, a wildfire safety measure using the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report to notify fire agencies about defensible-space compliance, was supported by fire chiefs and wildfire-safety advocates but opposed by assessors; it passed 5-2 to Appropriations. SB 1408, authorizing Contra Costa County to place a transportation sales tax on the ballot, passed 4-2 to the floor. SB 1072, the housing omnibus bill, passed 7-0, and SB 1424, expanding a sales tax exemption for zero-emission vehicle fueling equipment, was held in committee after support from hydrogen and electric transportation advocates and no opposition. In suspense-file action, the committee also passed SB 1435, SB 288, SB 296, SB 420, SB 881, SB 888, SB 1053, SB 1406, and SB 1407, while SB 353 and SB 1249 were held. The chair closed by thanking members, staff, stakeholders, and a retiring consultant, and adjourned the committee.

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• office uh where those are offered<00:16:18.160> th<00:16:18.720> that<00:16:19.040> exemption
• <00:16:19.519> for<00:16:19.759> those offered th that exemption for those offered
• th that exemption for those state<00:16:20.320> offices.
• just had a question of clarification, and that is if an individual is in one of the places that are exempt
• Thank you. that are exempt and is actually that are exempt and is actually committing<00:18:32.240>

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• interests of a person or company looking to locate a data center within the jurisdiction confidential and exempt
• These public records exemptions, and this one in particular, are similar These public records exemptions
• , and this one in particular, are similar to the current exemptions for economic development projects
• each and any company that is interested in Building a data center, there would be a public records exemption
• Section 1 of the bill amends 112.231, created by 484, to create a time-limited public records exemption

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and voted on several bills. SB 986 would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and also restrict smoking in rooms and bars; the sponsor said it is intended to protect public health and outdoor spaces, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on designated smoking areas, and cannabis advocates warned about unintended effects on patients and property rights. The committee reported SB 986 favorably. The committee also passed SB 678, which restores statutory authority for DBPR’s long-standing rule allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise taxes; a strike-all amendment was adopted, including retroactive application to January 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 800, which increases penalties for repeat unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts, was amended and reported favorably as well. Members then considered SB 408 on vaccine advertising and liability. The sponsor argued the bill would address declining public trust in vaccines by allowing claims against manufacturers that advertise in Florida, while opponents said the measure is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, and would create unnecessary litigation. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported SB 408 favorably. The committee also heard SB 484 on data centers, which would set PSC tariff requirements so large load customers pay their own costs, preserve local planning authority, and limit water permits for large data centers; testimony was mixed, with supporters emphasizing ratepayer protections and economic benefits and critics warning about overregulation and confidentiality limits. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1118, which creates a time-limited public records exemption for certain data center development information held by local governments, after the sponsor said it was meant to prevent extended NDAs while still allowing local notice and input. SB 1050, requiring veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so pet owners can choose their pharmacy, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after several members recorded votes on bills they had missed.

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• interests of a person or company looking to locate a data center within the jurisdiction confidential and exempt
• These public records exemptions, and this one in particular, is similar records exemptions and this one
• in particular is similar to the current exemptions for economic development projects, also known as
• each and any company that is interested in building a data center, there would be a public records exemption
• Section 1 of the bill amends 112.231 created by 484 to create a time-limited public records exemption

Bills: S0408, S0986, S0678, S0800, S1050, S0484, S1118

Keywords: vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.