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• And we're ready to take up the first item of business on the agenda, which is RS-33066, Health Care Sharing
• That is RS 33066, health care sharing ministries. Senator Taves is here.
• This legislation amends existing law to establish that health care sharing ministry expenses qualify
• health-related expenses, but because HCSMs are not traditional insurance companies, their monthly share
• health-related expenses, but because HCSMs are not traditional insurance companies, their monthly share

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, which would allow Idaho to handle certain partnership income tax audits at the partnership level rather than requiring amended returns and audits for each individual partner. Representative Jeff Ehlers said the bill is intended to reduce burdens on taxpayers and the Tax Commission, and Ken McClure of the Idaho Society of CPAs and Jacob Swigart both testified in support, explaining that the measure follows federal and multistate model legislation and would simplify audits for pass-through entities such as partnerships, LLCs, and S corporations. Members asked about interstate effects and how disputes would be handled; witnesses said the audit and appeals process would remain unchanged, with the bill only changing how final tax adjustments are collected. The committee then voted unanimously to send HB 733 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next considered RS 33066, sponsored by Senator Ben Taves, which would amend Idaho law so health care sharing ministry expenses qualify as eligible medical expenses for Idaho medical savings accounts. Taves said the change would allow MSA funds to be used for monthly health care sharing ministry fees, which are not currently treated like traditional insurance premiums under Idaho tax law. After no questions, the committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee also approved the minutes from February 23 and 24, 2026, by unanimous vote. It then announced there would be no meeting the following day and adjourned until the next week.

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• And we're ready to take up the first item of business on the agenda, which is RS-33066, Health Care Sharing
• pass-through taxation: the partnership prepares the numbers, but the partner pays the taxes for his or its share
• That is RS 33066, health care sharing ministries. Senator Taves is here.
• This legislation amends existing law to establish that health care sharing ministries expenses qualify
• health-related expenses, but because HCSMs are not traditional insurance companies, their monthly share

Summary: The committee first set aside RS 33066, Health Care Sharing Ministries, and then took up House Bill 733 on income taxes and partnerships. Representative Jeff Ehlers presented HB 733 as a way to let Idaho handle partnership audits at the partnership level, rather than auditing each individual partner, mirroring federal practice and reducing burden for both taxpayers and the Tax Commission. Ken McClure of the Idaho Society of CPAs and Jacob Swigart, a CPA partner, testified in support, explaining that the bill would simplify audits, reduce amended-return filings, and apply to pass-through entities such as partnerships, LLCs, and S corporations. Questions from members focused on interstate effects, limited partners, and how disputes would be handled; witnesses said the underlying audit and appeals process would remain unchanged, with only the payment and reporting mechanism shifting to the entity level. The committee then voted to send HB 733 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next heard RS 33066 from Senator Ben Taves, which would amend Idaho law to treat health care sharing ministry expenses as eligible medical expenses for medical savings accounts. Senator Taves said the change would allow MSA funds to be used for these ministry expenses, which are not currently treated like traditional insurance premiums under Idaho tax law. After no questions, the committee voted to introduce RS 33066. At the end of the meeting, the committee approved the minutes from February 23 and 24, 2026, and announced that it would not meet the following day, with the next meeting scheduled for the following week.

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• To the opposition, you shared amendments.
• I have to share that resolution.
• , that the expense and the cost of that is shared.
• That the expense and the cost of that is shared. that that care is shared, that the expense and the cost
• of that is shared.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The second thing is the cost-sharing requirements that the Senate does not pick up, not because the Senate
• </c> The second thing is the cost-sharing The second thing is the cost-sharing requirements requirements
• </c> for certain disproportionate share for certain disproportionate share hospitals<00:31:55.640><c>
• </c> Modernization and shared responsibility.
• </c><01:35:04.080><c> a</c> slated to receive this funding share a slated to receive this funding share

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Just for your enjoyment, I'll share that.
• That's commentary on something, but I just wanted to share that with you.
• They could share it. They could put it up in their house.
• That is a shared harm to everybody, and that’s why it’s really, really narrowly tailored to this one
• That is a shared harm to everybody, and that’s why it’s really, really narrowly tailored to this one

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Lastly, I got to share with you guys that, you know, we appreciate the transit accommodation tax, the
• </c><00:08:37.240><c> with</c> um lastly I got to I got to share with um lastly I got to I got to share
• </c> and partners almost weekly to share and partners almost weekly to share information<00:12:05.240
• with us and the state also has to share with us and then<00:23:39.279><c> towards</c><00:23:39.600><
• We share our spaces, and we take great pride in hosting our state departments.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Remember, I don't have to share with you.
• I'm just sharing that with you.
• I'm just sharing that with you.
• And I'll defer to our witness, who has a shared lived experience to share with all of you.
• It's a passion that I share.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills and took testimony on each, with members often noting amendments and continuing negotiations. SB 1009 by Senator Becker would require juvenile courts to find that less restrictive alternatives are unsuitable before ordering detention, and would require periodic review of continued detention and consideration of alternatives at disposition. Supporters argued it would reduce unnecessary youth detention and improve transparency; probation, judges, and police groups opposed it as an undue limit on judicial discretion and potentially unsafe in serious cases. The chair said he would recommend an aye with amendments, but the bill was held pending quorum and later remained on call. SB 1130 by Senator Gomez Reyes would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses, requiring consent before recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and banning devices or accessories designed to defeat recording indicators. Supporters said the bill addresses secret recording and invasive surveillance; opponents from tech and hospitality groups sought clarification to avoid unintended liability for businesses and exempt workplace communication devices. Members discussed those exemptions, and the chair recommended an aye, but the measure also remained on call. Senator Blake Spear presented SB 99, which would let courts consider military protective orders in domestic violence proceedings and require better communication between civilian law enforcement and military authorities. Supporters from the Department of Defense, local officials, and military representatives said it would close protection gaps for military families; the ACLU opposed it on due process grounds because MPOs are issued without judicial process. The chair and author emphasized that the bill only allows consideration of MPOs and does not require civilian enforcement of them. The bill passed out on a vote, though it remained on call for additional members. The committee also heard SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez, restricting flashbang use for crowd control and banning flashbangs and explosive breaching charges in immigration enforcement, and SB 1022, creating a statewide anti-trafficking task force. SB 937 drew support from civil rights and community groups and opposition from police and sheriffs over the use-of-force standard and limits on tactics; it passed out on a vote but remained on call. SB 1022 was supported by survivor and faith groups and opposed by public defenders and sex worker advocates who raised concerns about racial disparities and enforcement harms; it also passed out on a vote. Later, SB 1395, extending criminal protective orders for certain felony sex offenses against minors up to 20 years, and SB 1230, increasing penalties for repeat illegal dumping, were both heard with mixed testimony and were held on call after committee votes. The committee also adopted a consent calendar and several bills were moved forward with amendments.

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• Over the last 10, 11 years, the overall gasoline production has gone down in terms of share.
• I just want to note this is volume-weighted market share.
• So it's a pleasure to share some of that data with you.
• And in a long transition, and I think we have precise numbers, we’re happy to share with you.
• And they could do it because the market was so few refiners controlling so much market share.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications held an oversight hearing on managing the transportation fuels transition, fuel pricing, and supply reliability. Chair Allen opened by discussing prior legislation, including SB 1322 and special session measures, that expanded reporting to the California Energy Commission (CEC) and gave the state tools to study gasoline costs, refinery margins, inventories, and potential supply disruptions. He framed the hearing around refinery closures, rising imports, global conflict affecting crude markets, and the need to balance affordability, reliability, and the state’s long-term clean-fuels transition. CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda, CDTFA Chief Deputy Director Gentian Droboniku, and DPMO Director Ty Miller presented data showing California’s growing dependence on imported crude and refined products, declining in-state refining capacity, and stable-to-tight inventories that are being supported by higher imports. They said the new transparency laws have improved understanding of the market and pointed to the proposed Gateway Pipeline, marine imports, and distribution constraints as important supply issues. CDTFA and DPMO emphasized that retail margins, especially for branded gasoline, have widened significantly, with large price gaps between branded stations and hypermarts/unbranded stations, and that some of the recent price increases were tied to the Iran conflict while earlier spikes were more consistent with localized market behavior and possible price gouging. DPMO also said it is investigating high-priced branded stations, monitoring algorithmic pricing under AB 325, and continuing to analyze diesel spot-market transparency. The CEC and CARB also discussed the Transportation Fuels Transition Plan and the SB 237 assessment, describing them as efforts to plan for a managed decline in fossil fuel demand while protecting workers, communities, and consumers. They said California’s climate goals remain centered on an 85% greenhouse gas reduction by 2045, with continued use of liquid fuels expected but with lower-carbon alternatives, more efficient vehicles, and alternative fuels playing a larger role. Committee members focused heavily on workforce impacts, the need for concrete transition planning, and whether the agencies could provide a clearer picture of what California’s fuel system will look like under the state’s long-term goals. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Well, I'll share, and then I'll turn it to Andrew.
• Well, I'll share, and then I'll turn it to Andrew.
• And secondly, as I shared, these are no-regret solutions.
• Yeah, I'll just share that we agree.
• I don't have any additional information to share on that. Okay.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We see the pain up close, and we share the urgency to act.
• We see the pain up close, and we share the urgency to act.
• We see the pain up close and we share the urgency to act.
• Taxpayers are paying for it, so it should be a fair share.
• I just needed clarity, and I know you'll continue, and I shared with you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Can you just share a little bit of what you've seen in your time?
• I'm pleased to be invited to come and share some thoughts and share some of the experiences that we've
• Chairman, and I have a lot of material I'd like to share.
• I hope, however, that the substance of what I share will be considered carefully.
• Jake for sharing your slides. Yes.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I just want to share with you the impact right now.
• I just want to share with you the impact right now, like today.
• And so thank you so much for coming and sharing.
• In our... ...share your thoughts and concerns and valid fears.
• There's an important case that I wanted to share. In Humanitarian Law Project v.

Bills: S0500, S0536, S0762, S1582, S1632, S1634, S1742, S1750, S1792

Keywords: security detail, protective detail, candidate protection, election security, statewide office, governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet officer, nominee, officer-elect, FDLE, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, primary election, general election, canvassing commission, political party, minor party, campaign safety, election protection, public safety

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• I would go back to you to perhaps sort of share a conclusion.
• We've shared some preliminary numbers with the HFC.
• and the governor shares.
• and the governor shares.
• This is a chance to ask questions, share feedback, share critique, or support.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Future hearings will include public testimony and all will have full opportunity to share. share their
• At the risk of offending the higher ed folks here, I may plagiarize some of that, but please do share
• We do share those comments with you. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman.
• I share with you a background on the University of Texas campus.
• Is there a sharing of some?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I know we have a lot of information to share and not a lot of time to do it.
• Thank you very much for your information, and thank you all for sharing your stories.
• There is a huge interest in our work based on sharing this with the wider New Mexico community.
• I'm pleased to share with you some of the impact that we have seen.
• One in New Mexico, and these meetings are about sharing what's going on in our community.

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• Thank you for the opportunity to share our progress with you today.
• that the privacy policy and data sharing practices were implemented with the companies.
• The reason for this update is this new date, or the date change, was concerns that I and others shared
• So this gives me the courage to share.
• Thank you for sharing. What I want to... Thank you very much. My name is Patricia Cluer.

Summary: The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five regulatory entities: the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Board of Psychology, the Physician Assistant Board, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the California Massage Therapy Council. Across the hearing, each entity described recent accomplishments, licensing and enforcement workload, workforce shortages, and efforts to modernize processes. Common themes included streamlining licensure, expanding access to care, addressing telehealth or emerging technology, and balancing consumer protection with workforce needs. For the Board of Behavioral Sciences, members discussed workforce shortages in mental health, supervision barriers, telehealth confidentiality, AI in therapy, interstate compacts, school-based services, and military spouse licensure. The board said it has expanded outreach, improved licensing processes, and created temporary practice authority tracking, while also expressing concern about counseling compacts and emphasizing California-specific law, ethics, and cultural competency. Public commenters supported the board’s work and the possible move to a national MFT exam, while also urging more resources. The Board of Psychology highlighted fee adjustments, streamlined licensure pathways, enforcement process improvements, new CPD requirements, and proposed changes including a psychotherapist-client privilege exception for investigations. Committee members and public witnesses focused heavily on that privilege proposal, with some members opposing it as too broad and privacy-invasive, while the board argued it is needed to obtain records in bias and sexual misconduct cases. The board also discussed workforce shortages, processing improvements, and the use of inactive status for psychological associates. The Physician Assistant Board reported growth in the PA workforce and education programs, SB 697 implementation, and financial pressure from rising enforcement costs. The main policy debate centered on physician-to-PA ratios and practice agreements, with board representatives and many public commenters arguing that current restrictions limit access to care, especially in rural areas, while the California Medical Association defended the need for explicit ratios and agreements. The board also discussed AI, fee increases, and tracking temporary practice authority. The Podiatric Medical Board described licensing and renewal reforms, residency expansion, enforcement support, and budget constraints, while public testimony raised concerns about a proposed fee increase and about reimbursement parity and practice recognition for podiatrists. Finally, the California Massage Therapy Council defended the certification model over licensure, citing lower costs, local government collaboration, anti-trafficking work, and its role in vetting applications and disciplining bad actors; no formal votes or final actions were taken during this portion of the hearing.

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• Okay, through DIR, we've always had, whether information-sharing organizations.
• I'm going to go ahead and stop sharing my screen. I'll start with you.
• So that's what I have to share with you.
• Moving to slide 45, this is going to share with you an overview of our quality review process.
• I'm gonna have to share this story. And where's your ranch?

Bills: HB150, HB869, HB876, HB 1043, HB1494, HB1522, HB150

Keywords: cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare

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• that's where there's shared meals that's where there's shared cooking<00:20:41.960><c> that's</c><00
• We share our home with the people coming out of homelessness.
• That we share our home with the people coming out of homelessness.
• Our sacred settlement shares a garden with our Curran neighbors.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:15:08.320><c> that</c> your world, but I wanted to share that your world, but I wanted to share
• </c> flu vaccine or share it back with us. flu vaccine or share it back with us.
• </c><01:23:56.239><c> with</c> executive director Reid will share with executive director Reid will share
• </c><01:32:29.040><c> of</c> the community college system share of the community college system share
• That's the stuff we share.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:17:51.560><c> relevant</c> employee input or shares relevant employee input or shares relevant
• </c><00:17:59.840><c> that</c> And one staff staff member shared that And one staff staff member shared
• And I appreciate that you cannot share many details. But I think this is of great concern.
• </c><00:46:42.680><c> Um</c> that you cannot share many details.
• Um that you cannot share many details.

Keywords: 1183, house