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• You can kind of see that from the map.

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Summary: The House Judiciary and Rules and Administration Committee approved the minutes from February 23, 2026, welcomed Caldwell High School students, and then took up several bills. House Bill 743, dealing with enforcement of laws and penalties for noncompliance by public officials, drew concerns about fee shifting and contempt provisions; after debate, the committee voted unanimously to hold the bill subject to call of the chair. House Bill 688, which creates criminal penalties for counterfeit or nonfunctional airbags and related deceptive conduct, was presented as a consumer safety measure and received unanimous due-pass approval. House Bill 695 made a technical change to last year’s squatter legislation by replacing “possession” with “restitution” in the writ language. The Idaho State Sheriffs Association testified in support, explaining the change aligns the bill with the correct eviction process and fee structure. The committee then unanimously sent the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. House Bill 697, a Secretary of State-backed cleanup of election code related to tampering with voting machines and ballot systems, was described as a reorganization that does not change penalties; the Secretary of State said it would clarify charges and avoid confusion with election integrity cases. It also passed unanimously with a due-pass recommendation. House Bill 727, sponsored by Representatives Greene and Crane, sought to address sextortion by making threats to expose intimate images actionable even if the images are never actually released. Testimony from the Attorney General’s office described a sharp rise in sextortion cyber tips in Idaho and emphasized the difficulty of pursuing perpetrators, many of whom are overseas, while the sponsors stressed the need for earlier intervention and victim support. The committee unanimously advanced the bill. Finally, Senate Bills 1248 and 1249 were both described as minor cleanup measures—removing obsolete capital defense fund language and changing “mountain standard time” to “mountain time,” respectively—and both were sent to the floor unanimously with due-pass recommendations.

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• project that faculty from Idaho State is working on is looking at improving some flood forecasting maps

Summary: The committee began by introducing several RS drafts and sending them to print by unanimous voice vote. It then heard the gubernatorial reappointment of Dave Bobbitt to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Bobbitt described his background in banking and lifelong hunting and fishing in Idaho, and said his priorities include wolf and grizzly bear delisting and more state control over wildlife management. Senators asked about wolf depredation, population goals, hunting technology rules, and federal involvement in wolf management. The chair said the confirmation would not be voted on until the next meeting. The committee next considered House Bill 502, which would move Idaho Forest Products Commission provisions from administrative rule into statute and consolidate related definitions, nomination, chair/vice-chair, and assessment requirements in the code. Senator Harris said the bill was mainly a codification and streamlining measure with no material policy change. The bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Joint Memorial 9, urging Congress to reaffirm FLPMA as the primary authority for federal land management and exchanges. Support testimony came from J.R. Simplot Company representative Elizabeth Kreiner, who described a long-running land exchange dispute and argued the memorial would preserve certainty for western land exchanges. The memorial was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee received an update from Idaho Water Resources Research Institute Director Kendra Kaiser on the institute’s funded research and priorities. She said the institute had distributed more than $500,000 across Boise State, Idaho State, and the University of Idaho, and that water scarcity, technology/monitoring, and water quality were the main statewide research themes. She highlighted projects on snowpack and streamflow forecasting, flood forecasting, harmful algal blooms, managed aquifer recharge, monitoring gaps, East Snake Plain water supply modeling, and Lake Pend Oreille management. Senators asked about curtailment forecasting, the Snake River Basin Study, and how the research would help tributary water users. Kaiser said the institute’s curtailment analysis was for early planning only and that results would be posted publicly and shared through presentations and advisory groups.

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• project that faculty from Idaho State is working on is looking at improving some flood forecasting maps

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Summary: The committee began by approving a motion to introduce and send several RS drafts to print. It then took up the gubernatorial reappointment of Dave Bobbitt to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Bobbitt described his background in banking, hunting, and fishing, and said his priorities would include wolf and grizzly bear management, with a goal of reducing wolves to about 500 statewide. He also strongly supported recent Fish and Game rules restricting the use of thermals, time-lapse cameras, and similar technologies in big game hunting, saying they were inconsistent with fair chase and could affect future game populations. The committee asked about wolf monitoring and federal involvement, and the chair said the confirmation would be held for a later meeting without a vote that day. The committee then heard House Bill 502, which would move Idaho Forest Products Commission provisions from administrative rule into statute and clean up outdated language without making material policy changes. After brief questions, the bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Joint Memorial 9 followed, urging Congress to reaffirm FLPMA as the primary authority for federal land management and land exchanges in response to a recent Idaho court decision. Testimony from Senator Harris and Elizabeth Kreiner of J.R. Simplot Company emphasized the importance of FLPMA for land exchanges and Western land management. The memorial was also sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Finally, Kendra Kaiser of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute presented an update on the institute’s research priorities and projects. She said IWRI had distributed more than $500,000 to the state’s universities, identified over 90 research needs through a 32-member advisory committee, and prioritized about 18 projects, with a focus on water scarcity, technology, water quality, monitoring, and the East Snake Plain. She highlighted work on snowpack forecasting, flood forecasting, harmful algal blooms, managed aquifer recharge, weather and climate monitoring, seepage in canal systems, and lake level management in North Idaho. Members asked about curtailment forecasting, the Snake River Basin Study, and how the research would help water users and tributary basins; Kaiser said the work was for early planning and stakeholder information, not for issuing curtailment orders. The committee adjourned after the presentation.

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• And OECUA's base budget mapping levels have adjusted as needed to support specific initiatives.

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• statewide, and we assist other smaller agencies that don't have the technology to do Whether it's mapping

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• to carry underground utilities, along with performing vacuum excavation for utility locating and mapping

Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency met and approved the January 21, 2020 minutes. It heard Senate Bill 1137, which would require excavators to white-line proposed dig areas before submitting 811 notices, create coordination requirements for large projects, establish an interactive positive response system, and direct the Arizona Corporation Commission to adopt rules. Supporters from the construction industry said the bill would reduce delays and improve communication on complex projects, while the League of Arizona Cities and Towns raised concerns about the bill’s scope, staffing burdens, meeting requirements, and liability issues. The bill sponsor said the measure was a consensus effort to improve efficiency, and SB 1137 received a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote, with several members noting they wanted continued work with stakeholders before floor action. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1145, which would shift final authority over behavior analyst licensing and regulation from the Board of Psychologists to the Committee of Behavior Analysts, reduce the board size, and remove the requirement for two behavior analysts on the board. Testimony from the Arizona Association for Behavioral Analysis and an individual speaker supported the bill, saying the current structure creates delays and that the change would allow each group to focus on its own profession. SB 1145 was approved unanimously, 7-0. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1128, which creates a temporary study committee on scrap metal theft to review current laws, industry compliance costs, penalties, and crime deterrence, and to report recommendations by December 1, 2026. The scrap recyclers’ representative supported the study as a way to evaluate whether further changes are needed, while some members questioned the committee’s partisan appointment structure and whether a study committee was necessary; the bill still passed 7-0. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1238, adopting the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact to allow licensed physician assistants to obtain compact privileges in participating states and to support interstate practice, military families, telehealth, and rural access to care. The Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants testified in support, and members asked about physician supervision, federal rural health funding implications, and which states have joined the compact. SB 1238 also received a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. The sponsor of SB 1235 requested that bill be held, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• But right now, just because of how the map is set up, China and India are so close to Asia and everything

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Summary: The Agricultural Affairs Committee approved the minutes from January 26, 2026, and announced a brief follow-up meeting on Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. with one item on the agenda. The main presentation was from the Idaho Potato Commission, introduced by Jamie Hyam, who reviewed the commission’s finances, noting about $15.3 million in assessments and related revenue, $812,000 in reserves after obligations, and no budgeted revenue from the new Idaho potato license plate because it had not yet been received when the budget was set. Members asked about the license plate revenue, and Hyam said it had exceeded expectations and was generating significant funds for the highway fund. Hyam also described the commission’s work in promotion, research, education, and export development. He highlighted partnerships with the University of Idaho and the potato seed program, explaining that new varieties can take 10 to 12 years to develop and that public research helps keep seed access broad rather than controlled by private companies. He said the commission is focused on trade and market access, especially Mexico, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, while noting that Japan remains a long-running challenge. He also discussed competition from China, India, and other countries, rising input costs, labor and succession issues, weather and disease pressures, and the impact of GLP-1 drugs and changing dietary trends on potato consumption. Committee members asked about domestic demand, export markets, tariffs, quality control, and the role of Idaho branding. Hyam and commission staff said domestic demand remains strong but is pressured by overproduction, higher yields, and health trends; they also said the commission monitors product quality through employees in stores nationwide. The commission emphasized that Idaho potatoes remain a premium product and closed with a national advertising spot promoting the “Grown in Idaho” seal. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• to carry underground utilities, along with performing vacuum excavation for utility locating and mapping

Bills: SB1128, SB1137, SB1144, SB1145, SB1186, SB1235, SB1238

Keywords: scrap metal theft, study committee, Arizona, regulated industries, public safety, underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire

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• that there is sensitive information that is included in those plans, to include blueprints and site maps

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• Our hike ends at the beginning of what the map calls Wedding Rocks, where people of the Makah long ago

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Summary: The joint session of the Washington Legislature convened to receive Governor Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address, with the House and Senate roll called and a quorum confirmed. The chamber recognized Supreme Court justices, statewide elected officials, tribal leaders, consular corps members, and other guests before the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem by the Wapato High School Choir, a prayer by Reverend Indiana Driver Gimmer, and a poem by State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield. The governor opened by thanking those present and highlighting recent flooding as a major test of the state’s resilience, praising first responders, National Guard members, WSDOT crews, and local leaders for their response and recovery efforts. In his address, Ferguson said Washington’s economy remains strong but argued the state must make major investments in transportation, ferries, housing, and affordability. He proposed more than a billion dollars for bridge repairs, $164 million for road paving this summer, another billion dollars for three new ferries, and a $244 million housing investment. He also called for a millionaire’s tax to fund expanded Working Families Tax Credit benefits, tax relief for small businesses, more K-12 funding, and affordability measures such as utility bill credits and expanded energy assistance. He criticized federal immigration enforcement tactics and changes at the CDC, urged action on a bill limiting masked law enforcement, and said Washington should rely on science-based public health guidance through state-led efforts. The governor also highlighted several bills and proposals he said he would support, including expanded early learning for military families, modular housing standards, reckless driving changes, improved crash data access, wildfire air support for local fire departments, fee refunds when agencies miss processing deadlines, and a campaign to improve FAFSA completion rates. He said his administration has already reduced processing times for several licenses and wants government to be more responsive. After the address, the joint session was dissolved by motion and vote, and the House then adjourned until January 14 at 10:30 a.m.

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• Our hike ends at the beginning of what the map calls Wedding Rocks, where people of the Makah long ago

Summary: The joint session of the Washington Legislature convened to receive Governor Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address, with the House and Senate, Supreme Court justices, statewide elected officials, tribal leaders, consular representatives, and other guests formally introduced. The meeting also included the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance by the Wapato High School Choir, a prayer by Reverend Indiana Driver Gimmer, and a poem by State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield. In his address, Governor Ferguson said the state remains strong economically but faces major challenges from recent historic flooding, aging transportation infrastructure, ferry reliability problems, the housing shortage, and affordability concerns. He proposed major budget priorities including more than a billion dollars for bridge and road maintenance without raising taxes, another billion dollars for ferries, and a record housing investment. He also called for a millionaire’s tax to fund expanded Working Families Tax Credit benefits, tax relief for small businesses, and more support for K-12 education, along with utility assistance and early learning expansion funded in part by a large private gift. The governor also criticized federal immigration enforcement practices and changes at the CDC, urged action on a bill to prohibit masked law enforcement and require identifying information, and backed shifting vaccine recommendations to the state health department. He highlighted several bipartisan proposals he said he would sign, including expanded early learning for military families, modular housing standards, reckless driving changes, crash review access to medical information, wildfire air resources for local fire departments, and fee refunds for missed agency deadlines. After the governor’s remarks, the joint session was dissolved by motion and the House adjourned until the next legislative day.

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• We're working with mapping to make sure we have the census blocks correct, and I'll bring her over to

Keywords: MS House Floor - 8 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• I CAN SHOW YOU A HEAT MAP WITH FLORIDA AND THE SALARIES WE ARE AT 22. $22 AN HOUR IS ABOUT 46, $47,000

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• Community redevelopment agencies must post certain additional information online, including a digital map

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee met to receive updates on Transparency Florida and related transparency tools. The Governor’s Office and the Department of Financial Services described the Transparency Florida website, the state payment and contract systems, and the local-government financial reporting system (Logger X/XBRL), emphasizing public access, searchable payment and contract data, downloadable reports, and ongoing upgrades. Members asked whether school districts and the Department of Corrections are included in these systems; staff explained that state agencies like Corrections are covered through Transparency Florida, FACTS, and the state financial reports, while Logger X is for local governments. Committee staff reported that the Transparency Florida Act’s requirements have been met and noted that any new recommendations would need legislative action; members were invited to submit recommendations by October 30. The committee then reviewed repeated audit findings for local governments and educational entities. Staff explained the statutory process for “three-peat” findings: first requesting an updated written corrective-action status, then possibly requiring an appearance before the committee, and finally taking further action if findings remain uncorrected. Most entities were recommended for written updates, while the City of Daytona Beach was singled out for an in-person appearance because of a repeated finding involving unexpended building permit balances. Members also raised questions about specific entities, including McIntosh, White Springs, Pahokee, and the Fred R. Wilson Memorial Law Library special district, with staff explaining the nature of the findings and noting that some entities may warrant further review. The committee adopted a motion to accept staff’s recommendations and to send letters to entities with uncorrected audit findings in late-filed 2023-24 audit reports. It also approved a motion directing the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required audit of the Department of the Lottery for fiscal year 2025-26, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance work and OPPAGA preparing operational recommendations. The meeting concluded with notice that the next meeting was tentatively scheduled for November 3 at 3:30 p.m., followed by adjournment.

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• SO HERE ON THIS SLIDE SIMILAR TO THE STATE AWARD TRACKER WE DO HAVE THIS MAP AVAILABLE AS WELL FOR OUR

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• So once we start a project, we negotiate the terms of the easement and then map the significant natural

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met to hear updates on land conservation and agricultural preservation programs. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, explaining that it protects active agricultural lands through conservation easements while keeping land in private ownership and on the tax rolls. The director said the program requires participants to use agricultural best management practices, noted strong demand with 428 ranked projects for 2025, and reported that consistent legislative funding and partnerships with USDA, DOD, local governments, land trusts, and water management districts have expanded acreage protected, much of it within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Committee members asked about eligibility, ranking, local government involvement, and how many projects are typically funded each year. Conservation Florida’s president and CEO testified that both Rural and Family Lands and Florida Forever are critical and complementary tools for preserving working lands, wildlife habitat, water resources, and public access to nature. She warned that uncertainty or cuts in state funding can stall projects, raise land prices, and reduce conservation momentum. In discussion with senators, she said public access is often negotiated case by case and is more common on lands acquired for parks, forests, and other public green space than on conservation easements. The Department of Environmental Protection then updated the committee on Florida Forever, describing it as the state’s premier conservation and recreation land acquisition program. DEP said Florida Forever uses both conservation easements and fee-simple purchases, with about half of acquisitions done through easements, and emphasized that steady funding is needed to keep projects moving. The deputy secretary reported 60 projects on the current work plan, more than $1.4 billion invested since 2019, and recent acquisitions including new state forest, park, and preserve expansions. Members also raised concerns about payment in lieu of taxes for fiscally constrained counties, local notification of acquisitions, and the need for continued support for agriculture, citrus, roads, and conservation funding. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after member comments and public testimony.

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• ineffective illustration of the Florida National Guard's Geographic footprint as an overlay on the map

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• Do they have a map of the application process that's available? Yes. Thank you.

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• When you look at a map of our reservation outline, it is misleading.

Summary: A joint hearing of the Senate Business, Financial Services and Trade Committee and the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee was held on an amendment to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Gaming Compact. The Washington State Gambling Commission and Puyallup Tribal representatives described the compact as a restatement of the tribe’s 1996 agreement, updated to reflect prior amendments and current gaming operations. Commission staff outlined several changes, including authorization for electronic table games, extension of credit with customer-protection safeguards, removal of per-facility limits, changes to wager limits, a stepped increase in the tribe’s player-terminal allocation, and new licensing/eligibility/registration and definitions appendices. They also noted added provisions on responsible gaming, non-smoking areas if smoking is offered, emergency-services access, and community commitments. Puyallup Tribal leaders gave extensive testimony on how gaming revenue has supported tribal self-governance, cultural preservation, education, housing, health care, elder services, youth programs, environmental protection, and charitable giving. They said gaming revenue has funded tribal facilities, a school, a longhouse, housing projects, a funeral home, health and behavioral health services, substance-use treatment, and donations to nonprofits and local public health efforts. Tribal economic development staff also described diversification efforts funded by gaming, including businesses in hospitality, fuel, construction, manufacturing, logistics, and a planned terminal partnership with the Northwest Seaport Alliance. The casino CEO emphasized responsible gaming, compliance, self-exclusion tools, staff training, and a problem-gambling campaign. Committee members asked about the compact negotiation process and the state’s interests. Gambling Commission staff explained that compact changes are negotiated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, with the governor’s office, commissioners, and ex officio members providing policy input, and that the current hearing was required within 30 days of completion of the state process. Staff said the commission would hold a public meeting on Thursday to take comment and then vote whether to forward the restated compact to the governor or return it for further negotiation. No public testimony was signed up at the hearing, and no vote was taken by the legislative committees.

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• Austin is in the beginning phases of trying to map out what this thing looks like and how to properly