Transcript Highlights:

• Boyd, are we just limiting this to our local grocery stores?
• No, we're not limited locally.
• Yes—cement, water, aggregates, okay, and maybe even some admixtures.
• I don't want to make sure any limit now.
• And that limit in the bill is up to 3% per year.

Bills: HB1163 , HB1168 , HR252 , HR253 , HCR103 , HCR108 , SB80 , SB131 , SB251 , SB254 , SB279 , SB384 , SB414 , SB468 , SB469 , SB496

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction

Transcript Highlights:

• requests that we've discussed in this committee prior, which is our RFA bonding authority as well as
• </c><00:17:51.039><c> and</c><00:17:51.200><c> then</c><00:17:51.360><c> our</c><00:17:51.600><c> bonding
• </c> committee um and then our bonding committee um and then our bonding requests<00:17:52.400><c> that
• authority as well as our East bonding authority as well as our East Grand<00:17:56.720><c> Forks</c>
• If you started mixing the different types of plastic, it limited your use, but the durability and the

Bills: HF858 , HF2577 , HF2576

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: bioincentive payments, agriculture, job creation, environmental compliance, financial reporting, waste handling, sewage sludge, PFAS regulation, environment, record retention, fertilizer disposal, pesticide disposal, environmental impact, safety regulations, burning prohibition, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We have a bill today that started back in 2019 with Chair Fui and myself having talked about how bonding
• bills move forward and what happens with them and making sure that all the bonding projects that are
• maintenance plan and it requires that at future times when people come back to the state for more bonding
• </c> the legislature and asks for bonding the legislature and asks for bonding funds.<00:07:47.759><c
• to you could leave limit your testimony to two<00:08:27.280><c> or</c><00:08:27.440><c> three</c><00

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The payments on their bond are six million dollars a year.
• Now, are there limits on the use of this designation within the bill? I know it's optional.
• And so that is why there is a limit to two devices per every three years.
• So this bill started out very broadly, but it has been Limited now to limit the, and Tim Borrego.
• President and Senator, is there any time limit on how long this loan can be in effect, Mr.

Bills: SB273 , SB37 , SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

Transcript Highlights:

• Assembly Bill 224, by Assembly Member Mosca, provides for the issuance of bonds to assist certain school
• Assembly Bill 224 by Assembly Member Moscow provides for the issuance of bonds to assist certain school
• fentanyl from the list of prohibited substances in Senate Bill 309, as well as the listed per se limits
• So they have to, out of their per-pupil dollars, bond a building, buy a building, or lease a building
• The amendment increases the 10-day time limitation on requesting an apprentice to 30 days and revises

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I've been under the understanding that charter schools could issue some kind of bonds.
• Charter schools can get a bond for their building, but they can't levy taxes.
• I cannot tax or call a bond vote in order to address our facility needs.
• So, see, that's limit what would be the minimal changes you would make?
• There is no limit on how much you can bring in on a Golden Penny.

Bills: HB2

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• underlying bill that do the following: it expands the Citizens' Clean Elections Commission fund spending limit
• However, it is hostile, and I will say I do disagree with the increase in the fund limit, okay?
• However, it is hostile, and I will say I do disagree with the increase in the fund limit, okay?
• and so obviously we need to make it so clear that even the executive branch can understand this limitation
• communities are more likely to rely on flexible voting windows due to shift work, transportation limitations

Bills: SB1018 , SB1037 , SB1568 , SB1687 , SB1825 , SCR1001

Committee: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Keywords: foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway

Transcript Highlights:

• For FY 26 to FY 30, limiting the state and local tax deduction cap, basically, the H.R. 1. 1 provisions
• It's probably aggregated in there, but I'd like to know.
• At the same time, I think our state is committed to making sure that we produce this limited, finite
• TCJA was passed, and there was The $10,000 limit, so let's say $10.
• This definition is limited to individual practitioners and their associations, not to institutions.

Committee: House Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• > Senate Bill 188, Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee, Maryland Transportation Authority revenue bond
• limit increase. >> Senate Bill 188 is on third reading for final passage.
• Clerk, read the next bill. performance bond and liability performance bond and liability insurance.<00
• </c> covered by a reasonable performance bond covered by a reasonable performance bond or<00:47:04.560
• What it does is limit liability for people that donate food in good faith to these shelters.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• What are the limitations?
• Our current simulation space is very limited, and it's at capacity, and that limits the number of students
• It limits the frequency, the quality of the simulation experiences they're getting, and it limits our
• There's no limit.
• Is it fair to say that AP would probably limit... Thank you.

Summary: The committee met at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Flanagan and campus leaders on the college’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce programs, facilities needs, and industry partnerships. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, the college’s strategic plan, and new or expanding programs such as aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also described the need for a new dorm and a remodel of the library into academic and allied health space, including a simulation center, to address capacity limits and support growth. Several committee members asked about program demand, faculty recruitment, pay competitiveness, and how the college shifts resources from lower-demand programs to high-demand ones. Industry partner Jim Albright of Comdell testified that the college has been essential to the local manufacturing workforce and that many employees and interns come from NDSCS. A major topic was dual credit. Flanagan said dual credit is important but financially challenging, noting that only a small share of dual credit students ultimately matriculate to NDSCS and that the college’s dual credit model is close to break-even. He explained that many dual credit credits are general education rather than CTE, and that the college pays instructors, supports high schools, and absorbs indirect costs. Williston State College President Bernal Herning added that his institution loses money on the front end but has shifted toward helping students complete associate degrees before high school graduation because many go directly to work after high school. Committee members questioned how dual credit is delivered, how instructors are qualified, and whether students are truly doing college-level work. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit statewide. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs and said the analysis shows dual credit is not profitable at several institutions once tuition, instructor payments, and overhead are included. Members asked how much of the cost is borne by students, families, and the state, and whether K-12 funding should also be considered. Discussion also covered the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, payments to high school teachers or schools, and the possibility of waiving tuition in the future. No votes were taken, and the committee mainly gathered information for the ongoing dual credit cost study.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, so we'll take out the two policy limit amendments. Appreciate that.
• Okay, so we'll take out the two policy limit amendments. Appreciate that.
• Okay, so we'll take out the two policy limit amendments. Appreciate that.
• I'm just, because I know the committee's time is limited.
• I'm just, because I know the committee's time is limited.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard several measures and took testimony without questions on SB 2431 relating to health savings accounts and SB 2797 relating to consumer protection. For SB 2797, the DCCA Office of Consumer Protection offered comments, Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill over gift card fraud compliance costs and legal risk, and AARP Hawaii supported it. The committee also heard SB 2946 on foreclosures, where the Hawaii State Bar Association’s Collection Law Section and several lenders, associations, and individuals opposed the measure, while the Hawaii Bankers Association and others offered comments. SB 2961 on insurance drew comments from the Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurance Council, with NAMIC opposing and some individuals supporting. SB 2948 on insurance fraud received comments from the Insurance Division and support from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, with NAMIC and the Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding also commenting. No votes were taken during the hearing portion, and the committee recessed after testimony. The committee then reconvened for decision-making on the 9:30 agenda. SB 2431 was passed with amendments, including DOTAX-requested changes, a five-year limit on credit carryforwards, removal of an aggregate cap, a rural definition, transparent reporting, technical amendments, and a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. SB 2797 was also passed with DCCA-requested amendments, technical changes, and the same deferred effective date. SB 2946 was deferred because there was no testimony in support. SB 2961 was passed with amendments, but after Senator McKelvey raised concern that policy-limit language could undermine the bill, the committee removed two policy-limit amendments before adopting the recommendation. SB 2948 was passed with amendments deleting certain definitions, aligning penalties and public-records provisions, adding coordination and disclosure clarifications, and making technical changes; one no vote by Senator Awana was recorded, with the rest in favor. The committee also considered SB 3000 from a prior hearing and recommended passage with amendments clarifying the Attorney General’s authority, creating a special fund, and addressing concurrent actions, again with a deferred effective date and one no vote by Senator Awana. In a joint CPN/GVO agenda, SB 2258 relating to school agriculture procurement targets was passed with amendments after the Department of Education said it would need to follow up on whether changing the target period from calendar year to school year would create procurement or scheduling issues; the committee added technical changes, a deferred effective date, and routed the bill to Ways and Means, with a note that Education should also have received it. In a later joint CPN/AEN hearing, SB 2452 relating to climate-friendly insurers drew strong opposition from the Insurance Division and several insurance groups, who warned it could push insurers out of the authorized market and into the surplus lines market, raising costs; Senator Dela questioned whether the bill would worsen an already strained market, while the division said the legislature could make the policy choice but warned of market disruption. The hearing then moved to SB 2760 on invasive species, where DLNR, DAB, CGAPS, and the Oahu Invasive Species Committee generally supported broader inspection and quarantine authority, civil penalties, and longer interim-rule authority, while committee members asked about staffing, treatment capacity, and implementation for non-agricultural commodities such as building materials and vehicles.

Transcript Highlights:

• So you've got a mechanism that, while it's limited to that parcel and is generating new tax increment
• So you've got a mechanism that while it's limited to that parcel and is generating new tax increment
• The bill limits commercial speech, and any restriction must directly and materially advance a substantial
• And we want to think about, you know, with space being limited, you know, that you're going to run up
• against that already enshrined limit that we have, that we wouldn't want this to sunset for lack of

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard several bills focused on California’s creative economy, sports development, and cultural preservation. SB 226 by Senator Cabaldon would clarify that infrastructure revitalization financing districts may be used for entertainment and sports facilities, with testimony from West Sacramento officials emphasizing that the tool would rely only on project-generated city tax increment and would not affect school districts, counties, or the General Fund. Members discussed the relationship between IRFDs and EIFDs and the distinction between infrastructure financing and direct subsidy of private sports teams or stadiums. SB 865 by Senator Ashby proposed support for destination music festivals, citing the economic impact of events such as Aftershock and Golden Sky in Sacramento and similar festivals elsewhere in the state. Supporters from Visit Sacramento and Danny Wimmer Presents said festivals generate substantial jobs, tax revenue, and tourism spending while promoters bear the financial risk. Several committee members and public witnesses supported the bill as a way to sustain the creative economy, local businesses, and opportunities for artists. The bill passed the committee on a unanimous vote and was sent to Appropriations. SB 1050 by Senator Ashby would require disclosures when synthetic performers are used in advertisements, including audio ads, to inform consumers and protect human performers from displacement. SAG-AFTRA and voice actor advocates argued that consumers deserve to know when an ad uses AI-generated likenesses or voices, while TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and other industry groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about overbreadth, audio-only implementation, private enforcement, and the need for clearer exemptions and definitions. Members generally supported the bill’s goal but noted technical issues to refine; it passed unanimously to Judiciary. SB 1073 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a voluntary tax checkoff to support the South Los Angeles Black Cultural District. Supporters described the district’s historic and cultural significance and framed the measure as a way to help preserve Black cultural assets amid limited public funding. Members discussed how the checkoff would appear on tax forms statewide, its voluntary nature, and whether it could serve as a model for other districts. The bill also passed unanimously to Appropriations, and the committee later adopted the consent calendar unanimously as well.

Transcript Highlights:

• On page four, bonds are brought up several times.
• Can you explain to us what, if any, changes will be made to the bond approach from this bill?
• Investments must be made through federally regulated products, limited to qualifying large market cap
• If you mean digital assets, the limit is $500 billion in market cap.
• Main reasons is just because it's May and Citadel and there's some limits on it.

Bills: SB1302 , SB1389 , SB1401 , SB1776 , SB1809 , SB1858 , SB1985 , SB2053 , SB2148

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: income tax, tax rates, revenue certification, Oklahoma Tax Commission, state budget, education, tax credit, school choice, private school, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, insurance, taxation, premium, home office credit, healthcare, teacher tax credit, income tax credit

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee met and considered several bills. Senate Bill 1776, by Senator Pugh, would create a $10,000 refundable tax credit for teachers with seven consecutive years of service, as part of a teacher retention strategy; after questions about the seven-year threshold, it passed 8-3. Senate Bill 1858, by Senator Frix, would create a new TIF district financing option allowing developers, rather than cities or counties, to borrow against projected TIF revenues; the committee adopted an amendment changing a filing provision from “may” to “shall,” and the bill passed 7-4. Senate Bill 1985, by Senator Guthrie, would let state retirement systems consider limited investments in regulated digital assets, capped at 5% and narrowed to large-market-cap assets; the committee added an amendment inserting “in” to clarify the language, and the bill passed 9-2. The committee then rejected Senate Bill 1302, by Senator Kirt, which would repeal the “path to zero” trigger tied to future income tax cuts; it failed 2-9 after debate over fiscal stability and tax relief. Senate Bill 1809, by Senator Hamilton, would raise the homestead exemption from $1,000 to $5,000; members debated its impact on local governments and school funding, but it passed 9-2. Senate Bill 1401, by Senator Rader, was amended to adjust the insurance premium tax rate from 1.96% to 2.16% and eliminate the home office premium tax credit; the bill was laid over after concerns about its fiscal impact. Finally, Senate Bill 2053, also by Senator Rader, would allow cities and counties to impose up to a 10% excise tax on medical marijuana dispensaries by local vote, with OTC handling collections and enforcement; supporters framed it as local control and a way to offset public safety costs, while opponents argued it unfairly targeted dispensaries and consumers. The bill passed 7-3. The committee then adjourned and announced it would meet again the following Monday after floor activity.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a policy decision, and so the testimony is really limited to the facts, and we'll be glad to
• They don't limit toll credits only to projects concerning the travel of motor vehicles, but the state
• They don't limit toll credits only to projects concerning the travel of motor vehicles, but the state
• </c> local property taxes whether it's bonded local property taxes whether it's bonded or<01:29:09.119
• </c><01:29:41.960><c> toll</c> legislature did they don't limit toll legislature did they don't limit

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And lastly, surety bonds: providers must show proof of surety bond, which helps guarantee performance
• Income limits vary based on a person's basis of eligibility.
• Income limits are based on federal poverty guidelines and are updated annually.
• There is an asset limit for people who are 65 or older, and people who are disabled.
• The AG's office only has a limited number of prosecutors, and OIG has a limited number of investigators

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Especially coming off one of the last bond refinances where the Commonwealth was moved away from our
• It limits administrative spending.
• Well, that money is being put away in order to preserve our bond rating and also to be here in the case
• No new taxes, limiting the growth of government, and providing vital services across the 28th District
• That created a special bond and a mutual understanding of what it meant to find your voice in a place

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, communications, committee reports, and leaves of absence. The journal was approved 50-0. The chamber then took up House Bill 1505, which drew extended debate over school funding and adequacy/tax equity. Senators Coleman and Keefer argued the bill continued to pour money into districts like Allentown without accountability or improved results, while Senators Costa, Miller, Haywood, and Anthony Williams defended the funding as a response to historic underfunding and the Commonwealth Court decision. A motion allowing Senator Coleman a third speaking turn was adopted 27-23, and the bill ultimately passed 45-5. The Senate then considered House Bill 2400, the General Appropriation Act. Supporters, including Senators Martin, Dush, Phillips-Hill, Costa, Ward, Street, Hughes, and Pittman, emphasized that the budget was balanced without using the rainy day fund or raising taxes, reduced the governor’s proposal, increased education and child care funding, supported nursing homes, rape crisis centers, infrastructure, and workforce programs, and shifted money from lapsed or unused accounts to current priorities. Opponents, including Senators Saval and Muth, said the budget failed to address structural deficits and omitted new revenue options, emergency services funding, and other major issues. The bill passed 44-6 with amendments and was returned to the House for concurrence. The Senate also passed a series of other bills, including House Bills 2412, 2413, 96, 858, 1042, 1286, 1646, 1851, 1862, 2017, 2024, 2401, and 2559, with varying margins, and sent them to the House, some with amendments. House Bill 1042 drew a negative recommendation from Senator Costa over a late amendment involving second-degree murder/felony language, but after reconsideration and vote changes it passed 30-20 with amendments. House Bill 1862, creating an Ignition Interlock Driver’s License, passed 45-5 after support from Senator Judy Ward. House Bill 1248 passed 43-7 and designates Pennsylvania rye whiskey as the official state spirit, with Senators Bartolotta and Robinson speaking in support. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 216, after defeating Senator Haywood’s amendment to narrow the scope of a proposed Legislative Budget and Finance Committee study of managed care organizations; the resolution passed 31-19. Several other bills were held over in their order, and the Senate later moved toward a condolence resolution.

Transcript Highlights:

• So one of the things we also look at are just county limits so that just not everything is happening
• There's a 25 percent limit in any one county for commercial development and a 50 percent limit under
• So for the funding availability here, we had from the severance tax bonds, we're expecting 160,000.
• That will be available on Zoom and in person, with a one-minute time limit.
• Charles mentioned the GO bonds and an offset. How are we?

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we can access the information on this DOE25 form if we want the aggregate for the whole state or if
• So we can access the information on this DOE25 form if we want the aggregate for the whole state or if
• Limited number of providers.
• Limited number of providers.
• the state and you're saying<01:44:47.520><c> that</c><01:44:47.679><c> would</c><01:44:47.840><c> limit

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission to study the cost of special education met, confirmed a quorum, introduced members and guests, and approved the minutes from the October 29 meeting. Members noted the commission’s mandate under Senate Bill 57 and emphasized the need to focus on recommendations and findings by July 1, 2026. The chair also distributed additional handouts, including materials related to the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program and administrative rules tied to differentiated aid and disability determinations. The main discussion centered on how students qualify for differentiated aid under the EFA program. Matt Sutherton of the Children’s Scholarship Fund explained that the organization, which contracts with the state to administer EFAs, accepts either school-district/IEP documentation or a medical certification of disability (MCD) from a licensed medical professional. Members questioned how this process relates to the state’s special education rules and whether the school-district examiner standards in ED 107/1107.04 apply to EFAs. Sutherton said the MCD form, created with the department, requires the medical professional to sign that they are qualified to make the determination and to identify the disability. Several members expressed concern that the EFA process is less rigorous than the school-district IEP process and may be inflating disability counts. One member argued that the administrative rules cited are primarily for school districts, not EFAs, and said the Department of Education may not know how many of the roughly 890 EFA students receiving differentiated aid came through school-district documentation versus the MCD pathway. Another member said the EFA system appears more generous than the school system and raised concerns about oversight, auditing, and whether the program’s data are accurate. Sutherton said the organization reviews signed documentation, credentials, and diagnosis information, and may request additional records to help adjudicate expenses. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• personal privilege at the beginning of the day for introduction of guests are present only and are limited
• to be a concept and I think that are really that is the one that is the one that I'm worried about bonding
• The one that we're worried about bond. Yeah, they fixed the limit. Yeah.
• As conservatives, we view that as a large part of our job, to limit, narrow, and fetter the government
• called state housing affordable districts, allowing special districts to finance infrastructure through bonds

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jane Peterson, and a University of Arizona presentation featuring meteorites and space-related materials. The chamber also adopted a proclamation honoring Mama Luisa’s Italian restaurant for 70 years of family ownership and service. After routine committee and Senate message announcements, the House moved into third reading and floor action on a large number of bills. Several bills passed on third reading, including HB 2041 on child neglect, HB 2128, HB 2251 on midwifery, HB 2342 on planned communities/HOAs, HB 2402 on emergency medical services, HB 2403 appropriating money to AHCCCS, HB 2615 on parenting time, HB 2641 on firefighting foam, HB 2673 on incarcerated persons and mental illness, HB 2700 creating a Technology First Study Committee, HB 2951 on subscription cancellation/consumer protections, HB 2991 on minors’ access to technology content, and HB 4070 on human trafficking. Members’ comments reflected support for maternal care, consumer protection, parental controls, public safety, and services for incarcerated people with mental illness, while some members raised concerns about licensing, overbreadth, or unresolved amendments. HB 4018 on county officers failed on a 26-24 vote. The House then reconsidered and sent HB 4018 back to third reading, but a subsequent motion challenging the chair’s ruling on whether a division had been called failed. The chamber also entered additional Committee of the Whole sessions to amend and recommend passage of HB 2136 and HB 2923, both of which were reported out as amended. In later Committee of the Whole work, the House recommended passage of HB 2188, HB 2239, HB 2437, HB 2445, HB 2502, HB 2620 as amended, HB 2931 as amended, HB 4004, and HB 4064, with some bills retained on the calendar and several measures referred to engrossing. The transcript ended while the House was continuing through consent-calendar and additional Committee of the Whole proceedings.

Transcript Highlights:

• But we do want to say that we really think that we need financial assurance reform and bonding reform
• for the plugging and remediation obligations, add a new tax levied for this purpose, or increase bonding
• This bill will help fund the cleanup of abandoned wells, and through adequate bonding, corporations can
• state-based marketplaces have taken real hits to their enrollment this year due to policy changes that limit
• FIR does raise valid concerns that overly prescriptive service requirements could unintentionally limit

Bills: SB241 , SB145 , HB2

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level