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• , as well as 50% of the Connecticut River Valley Compact.
• as well as Marramac River Valley Compact as well as 50%<01:40:57.440><c> of</c><01:40:57.679><c> the
• </c><01:41:06.080><c> There's</c><01:41:06.320><c> a</c> River Valley Comp compact.
• There's a River Valley Comp compact.
• </c> for the Marramck River Valley Compact. for the Marramck River Valley Compact.

Committee: Senate Finance

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• In 1980, there was a Bear River Compact that was codified by the U.S.
• Congress and deals with the water coming out of the Bear River, and that compact was with Idaho, Wyoming
• Under that compact, Idaho gets the first 125,000 acre-feet of water that comes through that basin.

Committee: House Ways and Means

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• where a minority group has had to show, in the first instance, that it is large enough to form a compact
• test in the creation of majority-minority districts, that if a minority group is large enough and compact
• race cannot become the predominant factor overriding traditional districting principles such as compactness
• congressional map violated Section 2 by failing to create a second majority-Black district despite a compact
• congressional map violated Section 2 by failing to create a second majority black district despite a compact

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on the Census

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• </c> loss of a compact license, or privilege. loss of a compact license, or privilege.
• </c> we have expanded our use of compact we have expanded our use of compact licensure.<01:46:42.800>
• without</c> and lost their compact licensure without and lost their compact licensure without this<01
• </c> are seeking services from compact are seeking services from compact licensees.<01:47:06.440><c>
• </c> this enabling language allowing compact this enabling language allowing compact license<01:53:11.240

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• This is the Senate bill related to the expenditure of funds for the Indian Gaming Compact.
• that will put money, dedicated money each year, gaming compact that will put money, dedicated money
• HB 27, Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact.
• This bill allows the state of Florida to become a compact state as part of the Social Worker Compact.
• This compact would allow our military families to designate a compact home state, and if they get assigned

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, quorum call, and several recognitions, including guests for Education and Sharing Day, law enforcement officer of the day Detective Miata Anderson, and later FAMU Day at the Capitol and other visiting groups. The chamber adopted the special order report and then moved through a series of budget-related bills and conforming measures, with debate focused largely on recurring funding, environmental programs, housing, insurance reserves, and tax policy. Members approved HB 5011/SB 2506, which conform environmental resource funding to the proposed budget by shifting Seminole Gaming Compact-related dollars from recurring to nonrecurring funding; supporters said this preserves annual legislative review, while opponents warned it would reduce funding for the Resilient Florida program, wildlife corridor protection, invasive species removal, and other conservation efforts. The House then passed HB 5013, reducing state-funded property reinsurance reserves by lowering the RAP program and repealing FORA funding, and HB 5501, which redirects documentary stamp tax revenues from housing and transportation trust funds to general revenue; Democrats argued the housing changes would reduce affordable housing support, while Republicans said the move was needed to control recurring spending. The chamber also passed HB 5015 on state group insurance, HB 5201 on Florida PALM accounting conforming changes, HB 5203 on Capitol Center tenancy and utilities control, and HB 5009 creating a Florida Accountability Office and revising audit and budgeting functions. The most extended debate came on HB 7031, which permanently reduces the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25% and also lowers several related tax rates. Supporters described it as broad-based, immediate tax relief for Floridians, while opponents said property tax relief would be more targeted and that sales tax cuts also benefit tourists and out-of-state visitors. The bill passed 112-0. The House then took up the main budget bill, HB 501, and subcommittee chairs outlined the proposed $112.9 billion budget, including education, health care, transportation, agriculture and natural resources, higher education, state administration, justice, and IT spending. Members began questioning the pre-K-12 budget on school funding, vouchers, proration, mental health and safety allocations, and inflation, with the discussion continuing beyond the excerpt provided.

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• It was an omission on the fingerprinting process required by the compact, so we cleaned that up.
• Yeah, just to remind members of the importance of the EMS Compact, along with the Physician Assistant
• Compact, this is part of the H.R. 1 reforms.
• Twenty-five states are in the compact. You know this is interstate license portability.
• And the reason I champion this is I'm a registered nurse in a compact state.

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.

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• Substitute Senate Bill 5956 prohibits school districts, charter schools, and state tribal education compact
• update a model policy and procedure that school districts, charter schools, and state tribal education compact
• schools may adopt And procedure that school districts, charter schools, and state tribal education compact
• epinephrine by school districts are made applicable to charter schools and state tribal education compact
• that are not captured in the list of school districts, charter schools, and state tribal education compact

Bills: SB6278

Committee: House Education

Keywords: teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools

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• </c> accept us um that's more of a compact accept us um that's more of a compact model<00:22:35.360><
• <03:35:07.319><c> that's</c><03:35:07.520><c> been</c> compact that's been compact that's been referenced
• </c> if the is that a lot of the compacts if the is that a lot of the compacts that<03:35:20.560><c>
• </c><03:35:38.199><c> and</c> this exam to the interstate compact and this exam to the interstate compact
• </c> if there is a an effect with the compact if there is a an effect with the compact if<03:35:42.080

Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.

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• Uh, compact discussions are ongoing with multiple nations.
• that your office and the the compact that your office and the governor<00:46:36.720><c> might</c><00
• Uh compact<00:46:44.079><c> discussions</c><00:46:44.480><c> are</c><00:46:44.720><c> ongoing</c><00:
• 46:45.119><c> with</c> compact discussions are ongoing with compact discussions are ongoing with multiple
• So, this kind of relates to the timeline question and when compacts may be in effect.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• Um, it also does cost sharing across the state for the interstate compact unit that oversees the transfers
• 00:04:37.680><c> for</c><00:04:37.919><c> the</c><00:04:38.080><c> interstate</c><00:04:38.560><c> compact
• </c> state. um for the interstate compact state. um for the interstate compact unit<00:04:39.360><c>

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• And I think that's where they've kind of come from so far in terms of, you know, compacts.
• I know there's a lot of... ...have come from so far in terms of compacts.
• I know there's a lot of concern around, you know, you've got small states that join the compact, and
• And compacts in particular, you can't really negotiate that language.
• And so outside of compacts, there are other routes to expanding cross-state providers' access.

Summary: The committee held an outcomes review hearing on AB 744 and AB 32, two telehealth bills authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. Members and witnesses discussed how AB 744 established payment parity for telehealth in the commercial market and how AB 32 expanded Medi-Cal access to audio-only telehealth in appropriate circumstances, especially for patients facing broadband, transportation, language, and other access barriers. The hearing framed telehealth as a permanent part of California’s health care system rather than a temporary pandemic measure, while noting that disparities and implementation gaps remain. First-panel testimony from the California Health Care Foundation and the Center for Connected Health Policy reviewed telehealth trends, evidence of patient satisfaction, and the effectiveness of telehealth for behavioral health, chronic care, and e-consults. Witnesses said audio-only care remains important for patients without reliable internet, but Medi-Cal still has gaps in asynchronous care, FQHC/RHC billing, and remote-only provider participation. Committee members asked about reimbursement, data collection, clinical safeguards, broadband access, language access, and whether telehealth is being used to speed up appointments or reduce disparities. A second panel of providers and advocates described how telehealth has changed practice. A family physician said parity allowed his health system to invest in staffing and scheduling, and that virtual visits help seniors, working patients, and those with mobility or transportation barriers, while still allowing escalation to in-person care or emergency services when needed. Planned Parenthood said telehealth is essential for sensitive sexual and reproductive health services and urged broader Medi-Cal coverage for asynchronous care. A behavioral health clinician from Shasta County said telehealth has been critical for rural patients, though broadband and affordability remain barriers. Public comment from hospital, telemedicine, and consumer groups generally supported telehealth expansion while urging fixes to remaining Medi-Cal gaps and continued access to in-person care.

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• The two existing purposes are for compact compliance for existing river compacts, and to address endangered
• effective water management tool that the ISC has effectively used to keep more water in our rivers for compact
• We believe it will provide additional resources for interstate compact compliance, assist with environmental
• if it's for aquifer recharge, and remember, it has to be one of those three primary purposes: the compact
• It would be anything that, as the water went downstream for endangered species or compact compliance,

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• CS for HB 29, public records and meetings, social work licensure compact, by Representatives Hunschofsky
• to House Bill 27 that will create exemptions to comply with the requirements of the social worker compact
• This includes public meeting exemptions for commission meetings which govern the compact, along with
• exempting personal identity Public meeting exemptions for commission meetings which govern the compact
• , along with exempting personal identifying information of a social worker practicing under the compact

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard several measures focused on government structure, oversight, and public policy designations. The most debated bill was HJR 1325, which proposed a constitutional amendment to create a statewide Commissioner of Government Efficiency, abolish the lieutenant governor office and the Government Efficiency Task Force, and eliminate the constitutional requirement for an Auditor General appointment. Sponsors said the new commissioner would be a watchdog over waste, fraud, and abuse across state and local government, while opponents raised concerns about cost, single-subject issues, lack of implementation details, and whether existing oversight structures were sufficient. After extensive debate, the resolution was reported favorably by a recorded vote. The committee also approved HB 575, which redesignates the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in Florida statute, and HB 1445, which requires certain state officials and agency heads to have stronger ties to Florida and, for some positions, to live in the county where their agency headquarters is located. HB 1445 drew questions about practicality and whether a proximity standard would be better than a strict county requirement, but the sponsor said he would continue working on that issue. Both bills were reported favorably, with HB 1445 passing unanimously. In addition, the committee unanimously approved HB 259, designating August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, with supporters emphasizing the need for public education about fentanyl overdoses. The committee also passed CS/HB 29, the public records and meetings bill linked to the social work licensure compact, which creates confidentiality and meeting exemptions needed for the compact to operate. Public testimony on that measure was supportive, and it too was reported favorably without opposition.

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• So as I understand it, in the language of the bill, the air rifle will be prohibited in a compact area
• area, as far as it discards any cannon gun pistol area—oh yeah, compact area.
• A compact area would be no different than a bow or any other weapon.
• area, as far as it discards any cannon gun pistol area—oh yeah, compact area.
• A compact area would be no different than a bow or any other weapon.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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• executive Lieutenant Shane plyer who's executive Lieutenant Shane plyer who's executive director of compact
• in Shelby County I director of compact in Shelby County I director of compact in Shelby County I have
• does in Shelby exactly what the compact does in Shelby exactly what the compact does in Shelby county
• as a resource as well we've got compact as a resource as well we've got compact as a resource as well
• with here now usually we have a compact with here now usually we have a compact with other states that

Bills: SB82 , SB78 , SB4 , SB6 , SB62 , SB66 , SB77 , SB63 , SB79 , SB53 , SB55 , HB14

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges

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• introduced by Assembly Member Marzola, enacts the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
• This Assembly bill ratifies and enters into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
• and sets forth the powers and duties, which include making rules concerning administration of the compact
• This Assembly bill ratifies and enters into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
• and sets forth the powers and duties, which include making rules concerning administration of the compact

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• On page 10, final reading of Senate Bill 3118, House Draft 2, relating to the Interstate Compact on Educational
• 3118 House Draft 2 relating to the 3118 House Draft 2 relating to the Interstate<00:04:54.080><c> Compact
• </c><00:04:54.600><c> on</c><00:04:54.760><c> educational</c> Interstate Compact on educational Interstate
• Compact on educational opportunity<00:04:56.080><c> for</c><00:04:56.240><c> military</c><00:04:56.800

Bills: HB2241 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1696 , HB2021 , SB2135 , SB2466 , SB2727 , SB3082 , SB3097 , SB2861 , SCR100 , SB3096 , SB99 , SB2138 , HB2289 , HB2319 , HB1711 , HB2270 , SB3138 , SB3076 , HB1642 , HB2338 , HB2171 , HB1785 , SB2881 , HB2505 , SB2552 , HB1518 , HB1815 , SB3125 , SB3234 , SCR162 , SB2614 , SB3118 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB2158 , HB1718 , HB2207 , HB1801 , SB3229 , SB2338 , SB3069 , SB2600 , HB2300 , HB1800 , HB1960 , SB2999 , SB2060 , SB2866 , SB2239 , HB1741 , HB1713 , HB2023 , HB2417 , SB2877 , SB2598 , SB2921 , SB2645 , HB2547 , HB2275 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2339 , HB1838 , HB1509 , HB1661 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2344 , HB1888 , HB1707 , SB2340 , HB2474 , HB1576 , HB1853 , HB1804 , HB1854 , HB2095 , HB2050 , HB472 , SB3215 , SB2247 , SB2400 , HB1618 , HB1802 , HB1969 , HB1541 , HB2310 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2218 , HB649 , HB2104 , HB1710 , SB2802 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB1894 , HB1891 , HB1890 , SB177 , SB2101 , SB3320 , SB2487 , HB2429 , HB1870 , HB1839 , HB2583 , HB1391 , HB2094 , SB2671 , SB2673 , SB2892 , SB2057 , SB3245 , HB306 , HB2592 , SB3157 , SB3204 , SB3324 , SB2580 , SB2074 , SB411 , SB3025 , SB2934 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB3238 , SB2367 , SB2599 , SB3007 , SB2001 , SB2756 , SB3029

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm also concerned because it's been brought to my attention that we're currently working on a compact
• As far as compacts, these are good for performance... ...decisions.
• As far as compacts, these are good for professionals and licensees because it tightens up the regulation
• It actually helps the board, and it gives them the standard of criteria you must have to be in a compact
• So compacts are actually good in this situation, and I would highly encourage members to re-look at that

Committee: House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

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• Whereas New Mexico may enter into an interstate medical licensing compact.
• Appropriating funds to study and prepare for the implementation of any interstate medical licensing compact
• Regulation and Licensing Department for a supplemental request and implementation of an interstate. compact

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• To even suggest that we are going to violate the Rio Grande Compact in a new case in the middle of the
• There are three things that need to be funded this session: compliance with the compact, even though
• As of 2025, it can be used for three purposes: to assist the state in meeting our compact compliance
• We have been We are picking up about 25,000 acre-feet of debit under the compact, which puts us two or
• new comment a little bit on that and how we're working with the seven other states in that compact.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee