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• Today I'm going to vote present just because this bill authorizes rulemaking.
• Fink, for whatever reason when I was reviewing this pre-review, I did not catch the rulemaking, or maybe

Bills: HB2123, HB2140

Keywords: bullion, depository, legal tender, Arizona, finances, precious metals, financial transactions, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, 1182, all

Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Oversight heard two bills from Representative Lisa Fink related to gold and silver. HB 2123 would create an Arizona Bullion Depository under the State Treasurer, allow a third-party administrator and vault services, require insurance for deposits, and recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Fink and a supporter testified that the bill would make bullion more practical for everyday use through a debit-card-style system, provide an inflation hedge, and expand access beyond wealthy investors. During committee discussion, one member voted present because of the bill’s rulemaking language, while others voted yes; the bill received a do pass recommendation by a 4-0-1 vote. The committee then considered HB 2140, which would allow state and local governments to store bullion in the depository, authorize the State Treasurer to place up to 10% of state monies in bullion, and require the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to adopt rules. Fink argued the bill would diversify state assets and protect against inflation and counterparty risk, citing Utah’s treasurer and constitutional support for gold and silver. A member asked whether the rulemaking provision could be removed, and Fink said she was open to discussing that with the treasurer. With no public testimony, the committee approved HB 2140 on a 4-0-1 vote, and then adjourned.

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• Barrow, elementary and secondary schools, prohibit the use of deepfake materials against students; rulemaking
• Barrow, elementary and secondary schools, prohibit the use of deepfake materials against students; rulemaking
• House Bill 123 by Representative Baham, electronic monitoring rulemaking submission or reports disclosure
• House Bill 123 by Representative Baham, electronic monitoring rulemaking, submission of reports, disclosure
• Administrative Procedure Act, promulgation rules, automatic expiration of rules, notification of rulemaking

Bills: HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, SCR40, SCR60, SB112, SB131, SB145, SB194, SB268, SB307, SB312, SB319, SB333, SB341, SB346, SB464, SB466, SB488, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, HR9, HR196, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR20, HB123, HB251, HB625, HB662, HB709, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, SB97, SB105, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB455, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, HCR32, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB59, HB955, HB1191, HB1234, HB646, HB824, HB341, SB397, SB442, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB926, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB47, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382

Keywords: consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction, building codes, inspection practices, housing costs, task force, HR254, House Resolution 254, Ty Hebert, Acadiana Legislative Delegation, Louisiana State University, LSU, graduation, commendation

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• He added that rulemaking generally takes about six months, but they could probably get the rulemaking
• Representative Bixby asked whether they could potentially expedite the rulemaking process so the bill
• To go along with the rulemaking that Representative Bixby was just saying, thank you for being here.
• One, I mean, we already have rulemaking in effect for it to go back to municipalities and towns.
• , we would immediately go to interim rulemaking.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Hopefully we go back to rulemaking now to make sure that that's compliant with the statute as it has
• Hopefully we go back to rulemaking now to make sure that that's compliant with the statute as it has
• Hopefully we go back to rulemaking now to make sure that that's compliant with the statute as it has
• Hopefully we go back to rulemaking now to make sure that that's compliant with the statute as it has
• Hopefully we go back to rulemaking now to make sure that that's compliant with the statute as it has

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The FWC is currently in the rulemaking process for all of these changes, with amended and new rules currently
• The FWC is currently in the rulemaking process for all of these changes, with amended and new rules slated
• The FWC is currently in the rulemaking process for all of these changes, with amended and new rules slated

Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes. The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.

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• well as a regulatory and rulemaking well as a regulatory and rulemaking process<00:09:00.320>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It enhances local control to treat school boards like other local governments for rulemaking while complying
• Enhances local control to treat school boards like other government, like other local government for rulemaking

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first took up SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School statutes to remove outdated language, clarify governance and funding provisions, authorize a direct support organization, streamline reporting, and clarify district responsibilities for student assessments. Senator Berman asked about the removed enrollment prioritization and reporting changes, and the bill sponsor explained that the reporting was largely duplicative of existing audits and other reports. Florida Virtual School’s representative testified in support, saying the school is open to all students statewide with no enrollment caps or waiting lists. SB 124 was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then considered confirmation appointments in tabs 3 and 4 and recommended confirmation of all appointees on a single favorable vote. After that, the committee heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which would reduce district mandates, expand teacher apprenticeship and multi-year contracts, create a 10-year renewable professional certificate, simplify testing and accountability rules, increase flexibility for district finances and facilities planning, and shift oversight of district-run VPK programs to school districts. Senators Gaetz and Berman questioned the impact on charter school funding, capital dollars, teacher contracts, and how the bill differed from last year’s version. The sponsor said charter schools would retain access to operational funds, the bill does not eliminate annual audits, and the main substantive change from last year was the multi-year teacher contract provision. Several organizations and district representatives waived in support of SB 320, while Florida Citizens Alliance testified in information, praising some testing and licensure changes but suggesting a cap on multi-year contracts and outside auditing safeguards. The sponsor closed by emphasizing that districts would still be subject to annual audits and that the bill is intended to give schools more flexibility and reduce bureaucracy. SB 320 was reported favorably on a roll call vote, and the committee then adjourned.

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• New Mexico recently passed this program and just finished its rulemaking.
• So we would absolutely work with the counties during the rulemaking process because you brought up really
• So we would absolutely, work with the counties during the rulemaking process because you're you brought
• But what Laura was mentioning is that there's a very long rulemaking process for these programs, and
• But what Laura was mentioning is that there's a very long rulemaking process for these programs.

Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85

Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort

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• I guess a couple of things that I would note just relative to the rulemaking process itself: it can be
• <00:31:38.960> It<00:31:39.120> can<00:31:39.200> be the rulemaking process
• It can be the rulemaking process itself.
• I mean, there are ways for the public to petition the department about rulemaking so that if something
• I mean, there are ways for the public to petition the department about rulemaking so that if something

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• COMPREHANSIVE REFORM TO FLORIDA'S ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT BY INTRODUCING ROBUST OVERSIGHT OF AGENCY RULEMAKING
• WE DO APPRECIATE AND WANT TO HIGHLIGHT SENATOR GRALL'S PRIMARY FOCUS IN HER ROLE IN JAPC IN THE RULEMAKING

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It is also the subject of three open rulemakings.
• It is also the subject of three open rulemakings.
• But, We open rulemakings, but again, we do want to get to the same destination, and we might disagree
• The CPUC has since opened its advanced electric rate design rulemaking to address these very questions
• The CPUC has since opened its advanced electric rate design rulemaking to address these very questions

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Commission received substantial public participation during this rulemaking.
• But in that language, and then through the rulemaking process, do, like in the crypto issue, it was put
• So, during the rulemaking process, we had a number of potential wind facilities seek clarification of
• The process that we outlined for them at that point was that we did not feel that the rulemaking was
• The process that we outlined for them at that point was that we did not feel that the rulemaking was

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed a long agenda of agency rules, with most items approved without objection after brief presentations and no public comment. Early items included Department of Energy and Environment rules on landfill post-closure trust fund spending thresholds and liquefied petroleum gas standards, DFA’s electronic odometer disclosure rule, and several Department of Health rules covering ionizing radiation, mobile home and RV parks, lead-based paint, counseling board revisions, hearing instrument dispensers, athletic training, dental examiners, nursing, pharmacy, medical board, speech-language pathology and audiology, radiologic technology, massage therapy, community health workers, doula certification, and cosmetology/body art. Most of these changes were described as updates to match recent acts, federal standards, compact participation, fee adjustments, or cleanup/clarification, and the committee repeatedly approved them without objection. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Arkansas State Board of Nursing’s broad set of rule changes implementing multiple 2025 acts. Those changes included creating a dialysis patient care technician registry, updating contact information requirements, expanding APRN authority to delegate certain tasks, clarifying death certificate and pronouncement authority, allowing substitution of therapeutically equivalent medications, permitting purchase of compounded products, and updating certified medication assistant rules and training standards. Members asked detailed questions about the meaning of therapeutically equivalent substitutions, delegation limits, compounded products, and how often medication lists would be updated; the board said it would review rules annually and use future rulemaking as needed. The committee also approved new nursing rules for declaratory orders and the new dialysis registry. The Department of Education’s rules drew the most discussion, especially the Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program. The department said the revisions, based on Act 920 of 2025, were intended to add guardrails, clarify eligible expenses, and streamline approvals. Changes included defining core educational expenses, limiting sports-related spending, adding an intentional misuse standard, restricting certain technology purchases and requiring extra justification over $1,000, capping carryover funds at $8,500, and creating a reconsideration process for denied expenses. Members raised concerns about oversight, appeal timelines, sports equipment, provider credentialing, and whether the rules were too restrictive; department officials said the rules were meant to protect taxpayer funds while preserving flexibility, and they noted the program had received extensive public comment. The committee also approved Education rules for scholarships, residency classification, teacher programs, accelerated learning, and graduate medical education, as well as Labor and Licensing rules on wage and hour standards, boiler rules, motor vehicle commission requirements, professional wrestling regulation, appraiser qualifications, and military recruiting incentives.

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• The Commission received substantial public participation during this rulemaking.
• The Commission received substantial public participation during this rulemaking.
• was some compromise language. ...that was agreed to, but in that language and then through the rulemaking
• So, during the rulemaking process, we had a number of potential wind facilities seek clarification of
• The process that we outlined for them at that point was that we did not feel that the rulemaking was

Keywords: 1204, all

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• done for those, follow this new piece of legislation, and work with the commission to put that rulemaking
• In fact, in rewriting the Chapter 4 rulemaking last interim, In fact, in rewriting the Chapter 4 rulemaking
• Has the Railroad Commission initiated that rulemaking, and what is the timeline?
• So I would urge the commission to go ahead and take that out, look at it, and initiate the rulemaking
• , and then demonstrate a timeline for us, if you would, provide that. and initiate the rulemaking, and

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Amendment 5 gives the Secretary of State additional rulemaking authority.
• Amendment 5 gives the Secretary of State additional rulemaking authority.
• Amendment 5 gives the Secretary of State additional rulemaking authority.
• Amendment 5 gives the Secretary of State additional rulemaking authority.
• Representative Lucas, there is rulemaking.

Bills: HB0086

Keywords: county officials, election code, misconduct, removal, government accountability, 916, all

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• Rulemaking in this section is effective immediately after the bill becomes law.
• Rulemaking in this section is effective immediately after the bill becomes law.
• Rulemaking in this section is effective immediately after the bill becomes law.
• Rulemaking in this section is effective immediately after the bill becomes law.
• Rulemaking in this section is effective immediately after the bill becomes law.

Bills: HB0143, HB0129

Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all

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• And even if both of them are listed on both of them as being responsible for the rulemaking, aren't they
• It'll be mainly rulemaking and setting up the training.
• Madam Chair, yes, so we don't have to wait for the law's effective date to begin the rulemaking process
• So we started on that rulemaking process and that notice-and-comment period right away.
• Would you consider a grace period during the rulemaking process?

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• This ambiguity could open the door to litigation and delay rulemaking for any action that port-related
• The rulemaking process is a lengthy process because it involves so much study and determining what those
• So we put forward that entire effort into the rulemaking package. Thank you.
• We put forward that entire effort into the rulemaking package, into staff reports, and all of that goes
• The board, at various points, has said move forward in a rulemaking...

Summary: The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open. Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.

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• just so the members know, in Jow Carr, we sent a letter to the department to require them to open rulemaking
• And so we sent a letter to the department, and they've agreed to reopen rulemaking for reconciliation
• just so the members know, in Jow Carr, we sent a letter to the department to require them to open rulemaking
• And so we sent a letter to the department, and they've agreed to reopen rulemaking for reconciliation
• And so we sent a letter to the department, and they've agreed to reopen rulemaking for reconciliation

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee received an update from the LBA on three audits related to education programs. Christine Young reported that the special education audit is in report-writing, with 44 of 81 observations completed, and that a draft is expected early in the third quarter with a final report later in the summer. She also said the doorway program audit has a draft report with 12 observations, auditee responses were received May 14, an exit conference was held May 18, and the report is now expected to be presented at the June fiscal committee meeting. The bulk of the discussion focused on the education freedom accounts audit and a proposed expansion of scope. Beulah Skids explained that the original audit, required by the 2022 law creating the EFA program, would be expanded to examine whether students were New Hampshire residents at enrollment and throughout participation, and whether records of educational attainment satisfied program requirements. She described the current work, the draft cooperation agreement being developed with the Department of Education and the Children’s Scholarship Fund, and the department’s concerns about the audit period and the term "educational progress," which the LBA said it would revise. The committee discussed that the expanded work would depend on a written agreement giving the LBA access to needed records, policies, and staff, with the Department of Education potentially serving as an intermediary for data access. Members raised concerns about the scope period and data access. Senator Lang asked that the residency review be limited to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, rather than the broader 2022-25 period, because those years captured the major program expansions; the committee appeared to agree, with clarification that the reference was to school years, not fiscal years. Members also discussed reconciliation of EFA funds, noting that the department has agreed to reopen rulemaking to make reconciliation more frequent so unused funds can be returned to the state sooner. Several members expressed frustration that access to data had been delayed, while LBA staff said the cooperation agreement is intended to prevent further roadblocks and that the AG’s office could review it if needed.

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• And so one that is new that I wanted to share was our new advanced rate design rulemaking.
• And so that advanced rate design rulemaking will look at a couple of different opportunities.
• But the advanced rate design rulemaking is also looking at opportunities to shift the way that large
• And then through the advanced rate design rulemaking, we're looking at how we can set, in advance of
• And so that's what that rulemaking is going to be looking at, both for large loads and other customers

Keywords: 988, house, all