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• get a chance to offer ourselves to you or to ask you the hard questions, to look at us, to give feedback

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• But the only times in which I haven't done that are when the form of a rule, the mechanism of a rule,
• of a rule is abused rule, the mechanism of a rule is abused for<03:41:35.120><c> some</c><03:41:35.439
• </c><03:52:28.880><c> And</c><03:52:29.279><c> the</c><03:52:29.439><c> mechanism</c><03:52:29.920><c
• And the mechanism here is highway funds.
• And the mechanism here is exactly<03:52:30.640><c> the</c><03:52:30.800><c> same</c><03:52:30.960><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Thank you for all your feedback, and all the members of this conference committee. >> I would like to

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• This bill is now on its third rendition, and feedback from stakeholders last session led us to moving
• This bill is now on its third rendition, and feedback from stakeholders last session led us to moving
• This bill is now on its third rendition, and feedback from stakeholders last session led us to moving
• This bill is now on its third rendition, and feedback from stakeholders last session led us to moving
• </c><01:33:00.600><c> in</c> today was because of the feedback in today was because of the feedback in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Melissa on finalizing the statement of work, which would include sending that to you all to provide feedback

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• Some of the feedback that we heard is people were concerned about the effective date of July 1, and they
• And I haven't heard comments or feedback of problems with that. I think it's working.

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Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee first approved minutes from March 18 and March 20, 2026. It then sent RS 33851 to print after sponsor Jim Guthrie explained it was a revised version of an earlier bill, adjusted to avoid possible free speech concerns; Senator Shippey voted no on the print motion. RS 33853, a kratom-related proposal to classify mitragynine speciosa as a Schedule I drug with a delayed effective date and stepped penalties, was introduced by Senator Burnt and Representative Bingham, but no action was taken on it. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1441, which would require local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with ICE through 287(g) agreements unless they could show lack of resources or other exceptions. Senator Anthon said the bill was intended to create a statewide standard with local exceptions and asked that it be sent to the 14th order for possible amendment, including changes related to tort claims coverage. County and sheriff representatives testified that the bill blurred constitutional roles between sheriffs and county commissions, created an unfunded mandate, and risked federal overreach. Supporters argued it would promote cooperation on immigration enforcement. The committee voted 6-3 to send SB 1441 to the 14th order for possible amendment. Senate Bill 1443, sponsored by Senator Den Hartog, would allow the Department of Corrections director to conditionally release certain incarcerated noncitizen offenders with final deportation orders to ICE custody before they finish their Idaho sentences, with restitution, victim notification, and a warrant process if they return. The sponsor and the DOC director said the bill was intended to reduce costs while keeping offenders in confinement under ICE custody and preserving the remainder of the sentence if they reenter the U.S. Testimony from sheriffs, county representatives, and the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police raised concerns about victim safety, lack of probation or supervision after deportation, uncertainty about how the sentence tolling would work, and the new warrant authority. The motion to send SB 1443 to the floor with a due pass recommendation failed 4-5, and the bill was held in committee.

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• Yes, I have spoken with some math teachers, and the only feedback I got when I originally introduced
• Their only feedback to me was that they wish I would have kept it at 60 minutes.

Bills: HB3329, HR1039, HR1040, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3420, HB3706, HB3711, HB4139, HB1268, HB3660, HJR1023, HB3298, HB3056, HJR1084, HB3934, HB3919, HB4118, HB4119, HB3791, HB4260, HB4178, HB4215, HB4324, HB3270, HB4352, HB4305, HB2955, HB3315, HB3066, HB1245, HB4125, HB3075, HB3129, HB3239, HB4153, HB3265, HB4491, SB680, HB4263, HB4268, HB1675, HB3885, HB2984, HB3697, HB2959, HB3671, HB3852, HB2933, HB3057, HB3802, HB4294, HB4285, HB3708, HB3979, HB3977, HB3986, HB3985, HB3588, HB3742, HB3845, HJR1070, HB3590, HB3595, HB3391, HB3183, HB3764, HB3765, HB1002, HB4434, HJR1086, HB4060, HB3881, HB3500, HB4408, HB3648, HB3127, HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget

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• Similarly, we're incorporating feedback from stakeholders. Comments on this one.
• Similarly, we're incorporating feedback from stakeholders.

Bills: HB2735, SB5868, SJM8006

Keywords: family law, constitutional floor, legal standards, child custody, divorce, SB 5868, superior court, judge, judgeship, judicial vacancy, court administration, Skagit County, Yakima County, RCW 2.08.061, Washington courts, county judges, caseload, docket backlog, judicial workload, elected judge

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• some of the planning capacity across these different agency programs so that we can give you all feedback
• system level, our plan is to coordinate at the agency and program level so that we can provide a feedback

Bills: HB2104, HB2554, HB2619

Keywords: aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, tribal rights, fishing rights, salmon management, state-tribal agreements, natural resources, agriculture, regulations, farming, compliance, economic impact, 904, all

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• some of the planning capacity across these different agency programs so that we can give you all feedback
• system level, our plan is to coordinate at the agency and program level so that we can provide a feedback

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on several House bills. ESHB 2238 would require the Department of Agriculture to develop a statewide food security strategy, monitor food system performance, and report on agricultural regulatory costs and competitiveness; the sponsor and many stakeholders from agriculture, food banks, school nutrition, counties, and advocacy groups supported it as a coordinated response to food insecurity and farm viability, while one requested amendment was addressed on the House floor. HB 2199 would expand the derelict vessel removal program by changing the definition of derelict vessel to allow earlier intervention when vessels are unregistered for two annual periods; ports, local officials, and environmental advocates testified in support, and the bill had no fiscal impact noted. HB 2104 would remove the sunset from the Aviation Assurance Funding Program for wildland fire response, with support from fire chiefs and the sponsor emphasizing its value for rapid initial attack and cost savings. HB 2554 would repeal statutes from Initiative 456 that conflict with treaty fishing rights; the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the sponsor supported repeal as necessary to remove unenforceable anti-tribal language, while testimony comments showed substantial opposition. HB 2619 would create a legislative task force to review regulatory stress in agriculture and recommend changes; the sponsor linked it to farmer mental health and suicide prevention, and there was no public testimony. HB 2343 would require public game farms operated by Fish and Wildlife to obtain water discharge permits and meet manure/runoff controls; staff noted it would apply to the known public facility and carry modest compliance costs, with no public testimony. The committee also unanimously waived the five-day notice rule for HB 2104, 2554, 2619, and 2343, and closed the hearings without taking final votes, planning to consider all six bills in executive session at a later meeting.

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• , we issued a request for information to providers and other stakeholders to collect stakeholder feedback
• We weren't able to do a bunch of individualized meetings, so we asked people to send us their feedback

Bills: SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement

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• And I’m going to add on to that because I wanted to get a little feedback on it too, for those who...
• General, and I’m going to add on to that because I wanted to get a little feedback on it too.

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard budget presentations for the Idaho Military Division, the Division of Veterans Services, and PERSI. For the Military Division, analysts reviewed the agency’s structure, recent transfers of emergency medical services into the division, and the fiscal year 2027 request, which included hazardous materials response funding, a pay-parity adjustment for 223 state employees, a small enhancement for grant administration overhead, and rescissions tied to vacant positions and reduced tuition assistance and state match funding. General Donnellan said the division had absorbed the 3% rescission, but further cuts to state education assistance for Guardsmen would be concerning. Members also asked about the EMS transition, CEC-related pay parity, and the general’s military service. The committee then reviewed the Division of Veterans Services budget. Analysts described the state veterans homes, cemeteries, and veterans assistance programs, along with ongoing staffing challenges and the use of a temporary nursing pool to reduce reliance on contract nurses. Administrator Mark Champal said the division is making progress on staffing, expects to save nearly half a million dollars through the new pool, and continues to manage near-capacity homes while the new Boise veterans home is under construction. He also highlighted outreach efforts for homeless and vulnerable veterans, the division’s high satisfaction rates, and recent gains in benefits claims, education certifications, and community support connections. Finally, PERSI’s budget and operations were discussed. Analysts outlined the retirement system’s dedicated funding, the ongoing pension software upgrade, and requested one-time funding for the final year of that project, a continuity-of-operations and records management plan, and IT replacements. Director Mike Hampton reported strong investment returns, a funded ratio around 90%, and more than $1.3 billion in annual benefits paid. Committee members asked about retiree cost-of-living adjustments, the PERSI Choice 401 plan, the possibility of moving toward defined contribution or hybrid plans, and the meaning of “other” participating employers. Hampton said the board had recommended a retroactive retirement allowance adjustment through 2022, explained that PERSI’s structure supports retention, and noted that board meetings are now livestreamed. The committee adjourned until the next morning.

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• these things can actually... what has been happening, I think, happens suddenly without a lot of feedback
• I think that happened suddenly without a lot of feedback from people.

Bills: HB1662, HB1683, HB2534, HB2557, HB2594

Keywords: education agencies, administrative independence, superintendent, education reform, agency authority, education, school boards, district adjustments, administrative boundaries, educational governance, military families, child stability, transitional schooling, support services, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, unhoused

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• We have received feedback of concern from our members regarding the definition of public places and how
• will be going in, have that voice and are able to certainly give notice to their residents and get feedback

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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• amendments, that you're going to be continuing to work with some of the opposition and taking that feedback
• amendments, that you're going to be continuing to work with some of the opposition and taking that feedback

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety heard two bills. SB 99, by Senator Blakespear, would improve coordination between military and civilian law enforcement in domestic violence cases involving military protective orders. The author and a Department of Defense witness said the bill would help courts and police identify existing military protective orders, allow them to be considered in restraining order proceedings, require notification to military authorities when violations are suspected, and encourage memoranda of understanding between agencies. The ACLU California Action opposed unless amended, citing due process concerns because military protective orders are issued by commanders without court procedures. Members generally supported the bill as a way to protect survivors, and it passed the committee 5-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 758, by Senator Umberg, addressed nitrous oxide and concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products sold in retail settings. Supporters, including local officials, law enforcement groups, and parents, argued that nitrous oxide misuse and concentrated 7-OH products are harming youth and communities and that the bill would restrict sales while preserving legitimate culinary uses of nitrous oxide. Opponents, including kratom and drug policy advocates, argued the bill would criminalize adults, that 7-OH is a naturally occurring kratom component with limited evidence of severe harm when used alone, and that regulation rather than prohibition would be preferable. After discussion, the committee adopted amendments narrowing the bill and voted 5-0 to send SB 758 as amended to Appropriations.

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• I appreciate all of the feedback throughout this process. Thankful for the committee's work.
• I appreciate all of the feedback throughout this process, and we accept the committee's amendments.

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• DO YOU HAVE ANY FEEDBACK ON OUR UTILITIES AND YOUR ANTICIPATION OF RATE REDUCTION ONCE AI CENTERS ARE
• BENEFITS BUT I WONDER IF YOU COULD HELP US BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW YOU ARE TRYING TO MITIGATE THE FEEDBACK

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• So we would just keep it the way it is and appreciate the feedback. Preparing.
• And appreciate the feedback, preparing us for the re-amendments that would be coming in the full committee

Bills: SB2015

Keywords: corrections, rehabilitation, prison budget, department of corrections, adult services, youth services, correctional facilities, Heart River correctional center, Missouri River correctional center, James River correctional center, minimum security facility, county jails, regional jails, deferred maintenance, capital construction, strategic investment and improvements fund, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, tasers, body cameras

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Human Resources Division met with all members present and took up several bills, focusing most of the discussion on SB 1577 and SB 1619, along with a detailed review of the HHS budget bill draft. On SB 1577, Senator Magrum explained that the bill was being revised to focus on wastewater rather than raw water, possibly shifting the Washburn project to the Department of Water Resources so it could access matching funds, and potentially converting the bill into a line of credit if federal money is restored later. Members discussed whether to keep an emergency clause or instead use a date-based approach, and agreed the bill would likely be handled through the full committee and possibly reconsidered later. On SB 1619, Senator Davison said amendments were still being worked on, including changes requested by the Bank of North Dakota, and the committee planned to hold it for possible amendment before full committee consideration. The bulk of the meeting was a section-by-section review of the HHS appropriations bill draft. Members discussed one-time funding items such as technology projects, child care programs, housing programs, behavioral health facility grants, infant and toddler care provider support, juvenile justice diversion, medical housing, and other public health and human services projects. Several adjustments were noted, including reductions or changes to IMD-related funding, incarcerated-person treatment funding, the child welfare technology project, and the provider rate increase. The committee also discussed the FTE block grant structure at length, with staff explaining that the apparent increase in positions reflected budgeting mechanics, zero-dollar “phantom” positions, and positions approved previously but not counted in the FTE total. Members raised concerns about transparency and whether the bill should list FTE numbers, but staff said the block grant was intended to give the department flexibility while quarterly reporting would provide oversight. Other topics included Medicaid expansion funding and provider reimbursement rules, the move toward certifying human service centers as certified community behavioral health clinics, a moratorium on new ICF beds, and studies or reports on Medicaid, obesity, disability services, truancy, and behavioral health facility grants. The committee also discussed removing or revising broad intent language in Section 31 so the department would report findings rather than implement changes without further legislative action. No final votes were taken in the transcript; instead, members agreed to make a few technical adjustments, continue reviewing the bill, and likely revisit it the next day before moving it to conference committee.

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• authoring this bill, and I'd also like to thank Representative Bennett for reaching out to share her feedback
• I just want to say two things: you know, one, it's really good to Hear positive feedback about the portfolio

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• teachers in the first 3 to 5 years, new teachers are desperately in need to have that type of not just feedback
• The feedback does need it to ensure that we're trying to accomplish with student performance is what

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