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• We have proxy advisors who are supposed to attempt to increase shareholder value with their advice on
• This will be advice based on the financial statement for all companies and all Boats, correct.
• notice that you need to tell those whom you're advising what was the basis for the decision and the advice

Bills: HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

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• He added that a patient who receives this care and advice while terminally ill should not lose access
• He added that a patient who receives this care and advice while terminally ill should not lose access
• He said that a patient who receives this care and advice while terminally ill should not lose access

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So Lisa, I just wanted to see if you had any other last-minute advice around, as you were recently starting
• So Lisa, I just wanted to see if you had any other last-minute advice around, as you were recently starting
• Are there other pieces of advice or things that you would tell someone who's in your phase that you are
• So Lisa, I just wanted to see if you had any other last-minute advice around, as you were recently starting
• Are there other pieces of advice or things that you would tell someone who's in your phase that you are

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Workforce Support Subcommittee met to discuss using registered apprenticeships to help address workforce shortages in disability services, human services, and other high-need fields. Co-chairs and staff introduced the session as a follow-up to earlier discussions with state labor officials and representatives from developmental disability and behavioral health provider associations. The panel focused on how apprenticeships can create paid, structured pathways into jobs while also supporting credentialing and retention. Amara Ramon of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards explained how Massachusetts apprenticeship programs are registered and supported, including the roles of apprenticeship liaison staff, operations, quality assurance, and grant support. She described the core features of apprenticeships—paid on-the-job training, related technical instruction, wage progression, and industry credentials—and contrasted them with internships or co-ops. Melissa Chabelli of the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board described the intermediary role her board plays in designing programs, registering apprentices, coordinating employers, and handling compliance. She emphasized flexibility, employer investment, tax credits, retention benefits, and the importance of mentors and local workforce partnerships. Lisa Morris of UMass Chan/For Health Consulting described a developing apprenticeship for medical interpreters, built from an existing training foundation and designed to address the gap between classroom preparation and work experience. She said the model would combine pre-apprenticeship training, employer interviews, 2,000 hours of apprenticeship, and related technical instruction tied to national certification. Speakers also discussed examples for nursing, early childhood education, CNC machining, and programs serving neurodivergent learners, including Bridgewater State’s Excel program. In response to audience questions, panelists said state agencies can serve as intermediaries, recruitment can come through career centers, youth programs, community colleges, ESL centers, and incumbent workers, and accommodations or modified curricula can support apprentices with disabilities. No votes were taken; the session ended with encouragement for attendees to contact the presenters and Division of Apprenticeship Standards for help developing programs.

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• . >> Any additional advice? >> Senator Duckworth. >> Uh, yes, Mr. President, briefly.
• </c><00:27:56.720><c> I</c><00:27:56.840><c> would</c> >> Members, after listening to advice and looking
• 00:30:09.960><c> after</c><00:30:10.800><c> listening</c><00:30:11.200><c> to</c><00:30:11.320><c> advice
• ,</c> Members, after listening to advice, Members, after listening to advice, looking<00:30:12.360><c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• On page five, advice and consent.
• If there are no objections from the members, we'll be taking advice and consent.
• On<00:19:51.040><c> page</c><00:19:51.360><c> five,</c><00:19:51.760><c> advice</c><00:19:52.120><c>
• </c> On page five, advice and consent. On page five, advice and consent.

Bills: SB3123, HB1853, HB1961, HB1965, HB1962, HB1959, HB2505, HB2576, HB1801, HB1804, HB1864, HB2319, HB2314, HB2115, HB1854, HB2062, HB1511, HB1535, HB2614, HB2282, HB1870, HB1695, HB1626, HB1643, HB1972, HB1550, HB1974, HB1966, HB1973, HB2545, HB1946, HB1939, HB1721, HB1741, HB1700

Keywords: conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health

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• And that's what your legal department or your legal advice is telling you to do that?
• So I know there might be maybe some conflict with what legal advice maybe you're getting.
• And I know leaning on legal advice.
• You're getting legal advice to say, don't, you should do it this way.
• Well, you're taking some of the advice of the attorney, though, into account when you come up with that

Summary: The Budget Section’s Commerce and Legal Services division met to review the Department of Commerce base budget and current program activities for the 2027-29 biennium. Legislative Council staff first walked through a new “blue sheet” summary explaining what is included in Commerce’s base budget, with emphasis on salaries, operating costs, and especially grant authority funded largely by federal dollars. Members asked about how grant funding is coordinated across agencies, and staff noted that some programs, such as LIHEAP and UAS-related work, involve interagency collaboration and federal budget authority that may not match exact cash received. Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilke then presented on grant administration, the department’s transparency page, and several grant programs, including Destination Development and Automate ND. Members questioned how many entities apply for grants, what criteria are used, whether return on investment is tracked, and how long grant awards take to reach recipients. A lengthy exchange followed over whether Commerce must follow state procurement law or instead administer grants using its own “best practices” process; the commissioner said the department’s approach was based on legal guidance and competitive grantmaking, while some legislators argued the process should more closely reflect legislative intent. The department also highlighted the North Dakota Development Fund, child care loans, and workforce initiatives. Commerce described Development Fund investments, including examples of successful projects and a child care loan program that has supported 43 active businesses serving 3,754 children. Staff also outlined a new non-primary-sector lending framework and said a workforce and housing sub-cabinet are working on more coordinated statewide strategies. Workforce Director Katie Ralston Howell presented a broad workforce-system assessment, a new shared vision, and task forces focused on simplifying entry, improving warm handoffs, and building a public dashboard of shared metrics; members discussed higher education alignment, career pathways, and the need for better handoffs from schools to employers. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting ended with plans to continue these budget discussions in June, including the Attorney General budget.

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• got contracted case management, their case managers are not able to guide them and offer them the advice
• got contracted case management, their case managers are not able to guide them and offer them the advice
• and<00:09:24.480><c> offer</c><00:09:24.800><c> them</c><00:09:24.959><c> the</c><00:09:25.120><c> advice
• </c><00:09:25.440><c> that</c><00:09:25.680><c> they</c> and offer them the advice that they and offer
• them the advice that they need.<00:09:26.160><c> In</c><00:09:26.399><c> some</c><00:09:26.680><c> instances

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I HAD CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM ONCE I RECEIVED THE PROPOSAL I SHARED IT WITH HIM AND CONSULTED HIS ADVICE
• WITH THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL I WILL CONSULT WITH COUNSEL TO SEE WHAT APPROPRIATE ACTION THIS APPROPRIATE
• UPON MY RECEIPT OF THOSE I SHARED WITH COUNSEL AND TOOK ADVICE ON HOW TO MOVE FORWARD.
• I RELIED ON THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL. >> Chair: INSTEAD OF SAYING ADVICE OF COUNSEL SAVED BY OF JEFF ARON

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• I rise under House Rules 4.05 and I'm prepared to offer advice.
• I have studied the amendment, I've reviewed the bill, and I considered your advice.
• I wish that you would have allowed for some advice from our side because I think you might have found
• Further advice? Representative Nash, thank you, Madam Speaker. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Further advice?

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• We began live streaming council meetings on Facebook against the advice of our city attorney.
• I'd be happy to answer any questions. on Facebook against the advice of our on Facebook against the advice

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, if you are trying to get advice on how to improve things in hospitals and stroke care and things
• So, it's just got to the point where perhaps it's better to get our advice somewhere besides this particular
• commissioner from receiving testimony from other quarters or are there any other ways that he would get advice

Bills: SB1423, SB1426, SB1502, SB1377, SB1983, SB1466, SB1645, SB1647, SB1847, SB1565, SB1562, SB1329, SB1383, SB1833, SB1555, SB1344

Keywords: Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators

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• again unanimously, and a lot of the discussion wasn't necessarily around the bill but some very good advice
• If it is my bill, and based on the advice that I was receiving, there should have been maybe some conversations
• I'm not the only one who should heed some of that advice on engaging in communication prior to actions

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• access to funding, so banking resources, and then also technical assistance, whether that's legal advice
• or just business advice in general.
• technical</c><00:01:52.520><c> assistance,</c> Yeah, well, you mentioned technical assistance and advice

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What advice do you have for these school districts, many of which are rural?
• But what else, what other advice would you give to them when they just shrug their shoulders and say,
• Pending the rules attorney's advice. I know you're ruling her out of order.
• Chair, if I may—Senator Miranda, can I have a nonpartisan legal advice? If I may. Senator Miranda.
• I'm sorry, nonpartisan legal advice. The motion was read out loud. Do you need it to be read again?

Summary: The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education. The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0. Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval. The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.

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• What advice do you have for these school districts, many of which are rural?
• I understand you have a great team, but what else, what other advice would you give to them when they
• Chair, if I may—Senator Miranda, can I have nonpartisan legal advice? If I may.
• Senator Miranda, can I have nonpartisan legal advice for a written motion so I can achieve my objective
• I’m sorry, a nonpartisan legal advice. The motion was read out loud.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• intent to withdraw the appointment of April Warren, who was previously submitted to the Senate for advice
• And just to read some of that to you, you have requested [snorts] a letter of advice I have four Attorney
• And this one says you've asked for advice whether Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Corporations and Associations
• 22:56.080><c> for</c> And this one uh says you've asked for And this one uh says you've asked for advice
• whether uh title five, subtitle advice whether uh title five, subtitle three<00:23:01.120><c> of</c>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, March 12, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Pastor Delman Coates, and received several guest introductions, including the doctor of the day, student visitors, homeschool advocates, community leaders, and the Braver Angels group. The chamber also journalized remarks welcoming Dr. Coates and recognized a prayer breakfast, with members offering brief thanks and acknowledgments before moving to legislative business. The Senate handled several messages and nominations, including withdrawal of an appointment, Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board nominations, and Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners nominations, all referred to Executive Nominations. The chamber also received House Bill 156 and an Executive Nominations Committee report recommending confirmation of a slate of appointments, which was special ordered for later consideration. A motion to return Senate Bill 463 to second reader and special order it for Tuesday was adopted without objection, and Senate Bill 473 was also special ordered for Tuesday. On third reading, the Senate passed a large number of bills, including measures on ignition interlock participation, school construction, port hearing notice, veteran status notation for educators, correctional officer scholarships, benefits exploitation, veterans trust fund applications, presidential electors, advance enrollment for children of active service members, retired law enforcement handgun permits, high-risk pregnancy discharge communication, charitable organization audit thresholds, child care criminal history checks, water pollution discharge permits, blockchain task force creation, franchise registration reform, licensing portability for foreign service members and spouses, Medicaid collaborative care cost-sharing, gift card fraud, school for the deaf board membership, vehicle dealer hearings, massage therapy advertising, protective body armor reporting, lithium-ion battery safety, pharmacy prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, human relevant research fund contributions, state and higher education email requirements, and auto insurance producer commissions. Most passed unanimously or by wide margins; Senate Bill 348 and Senate Bill 585 passed with 30 and 32 votes in favor, respectively. Senate Bill 140, concerning benefits exploitation, drew extended debate over constitutionality and pending litigation, with one senator citing an Attorney General opinion and another citing a Supreme Court case on neutral principles in church property disputes; the bill ultimately passed with 40 votes. Members later changed several votes on the floor, including on Senate Bills 172, 376, 428, and 48. The session ended while the clerk was beginning to read Senate Bill 629, with the remaining calendar not completed in the transcript.

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• But only after the governor obtains advice of ALC.
• Favorable advice? Favorable advice. Senator Irvin has made a motion for favorable advice.

Summary: The committee considered several appropriation and transfer requests, beginning with a $273,000 temporary appropriation for the Department of Labor and Licensing to cover administrative costs for its enterprise licensing platform, funded by license and application fees. It then reviewed two large Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests: $280 million for the Department of Transportation for the final quarter of the fiscal year, and $195 million for the State Broadband Office to support the Arkansas BEAD broadband grant program, including an extra help position and grants to internet service providers. The broadband item drew extensive questions about awardees, contract amendments, accountability, build-out timelines, backup plans if providers default, the definition of broadband serviceable locations, and the cost per location. The State Broadband Director said no providers had requested amendments, the program would use milestone-based disbursements and a four-year build-out period, and the first tranche would serve 51,566 homes and businesses with $126.1 million in grants. Both Section B and Section C items were approved. In Section D, the committee approved a $458,000 transfer within the Department of Correction from the female work release program to the Tucker Unit water treatment plant, a $25 million transfer within the Department of Education to cover declining enrollment, teacher incentive, school recognition, and Easter Seals funding, and a $229,000 transfer for the Department of Shared Administrative Services to support two project management office positions. The education transfer prompted questions about how declining enrollment funding is calculated, how many districts receive it, and how long districts can continue to receive it; agency staff said 152 districts were on the preliminary list and the formula is based on the prior two-year average ADM compared with the previous year. The committee also gave favorable advice on a proposed $4.7 million loan for the Office of State Technology to implement ServiceNow and related IT modernization tools; agency officials said the loan would be repaid through cost recovery rates over five years and would replace an existing loan that is ending, with expected savings from consolidating applications but no precise savings estimate yet. The committee then reviewed cash fund and federal grant requests, including $200,000 for wage and hour claimant payments, $15 million for unclaimed property claims, $8,000 for a heritage program grant, and $1.1 million for a College and Career Coaches grant to expand services in rural districts. It also reviewed pay plan and budget manual items without objection. The most extensive report discussion focused on the Medicaid trust fund, where DHS and DFA officials said the balance has been declining and that the state may need to add capital back into the fund. Senators and representatives asked about the current balance, the projected year-end level, the role of the $100 million set-aside, the impact of outstanding Medicaid rules from the prior session, and whether future federal funding could help reduce long-term Medicaid costs. Officials said they are still working through more than 10 outstanding rules with CMS and do not yet have a final price tag for those changes. The meeting ended after the reports were reviewed and the committee adjourned.

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• Once they're over 18, I can give all the advice I want.
• Now, the lawyer can give advice. As a public defender, I had a lot of clients that were 18, 19, 20.
• Once they're over 18, I can give all the advice I want.
• The protection, I mean, because, you know, not every attorney gives bad advice, right?

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard three bills. AB 250 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would extend a limited window for survivors of sexual assault to seek civil recourse against perpetrators and entities that allegedly covered up abuse. The author and supporters, including survivor Maya Alexander and Equal Rights Advocates, said many survivors need years before they can come forward and that the bill would improve accountability and public safety. One member raised concerns about the bill’s application to private employers and the exclusion of public employees, but the bill was advanced on a motion to Appropriations and later placed on call until additional votes were added. AB 373 by Assemblymember Rubio would require appointed counsel for non-minor dependents in extended foster care to represent the young adult’s expressed wishes rather than substitute the attorney’s judgment. Supporters from California Youth Connection and the Children’s Law Center said 18- to 21-year-olds in foster care are legal adults and should have their voices fully respected in court. Members discussed how the bill would work in practice and whether it applied only to appointed counsel; the bill was moved to Human Services and later cleared after additional votes were added. AB 387 by Assemblymember Alanis, as amended, would exempt probation officers from criminal jury service. The author and supporters argued probation officers are deeply involved in the criminal justice process, often get dismissed anyway, and should be focused on supervision and court-related duties rather than jury duty. The Judicial Council opposed the bill, warning that categorical exemptions shrink the jury pool and set a bad precedent. After debate over fairness, precedent, and the role of probation officers, the committee voted the bill out on a do pass motion.

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• communication with the administration on Oahu, there is really no centralized person who can give advice
• statewide on miss issues of give advice statewide on miss issues of constitutional<00:27:19.440><c>
• They can give them advice on that, versus having to wait, I guess, till the seminar comes up or have,
• They can give them advice on that, versus having to wait, I guess, till the seminar comes up or have,
• on that versus they can give them advice on that versus having<00:30:38.799><c> to</c><00:30:39.120>

Bills: SB2040, SB2248, SB2530, SB2732, SB2871, SB2919, SB3076, SB3300, SB3301

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

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• I believe this bill will improve the quality of advice that the governor receives on these important
• so this bill is an excellent bill, and I think this will allow them to volunteer to give excellent advice
• to government. ...allow them to volunteer to give excellent advice to government.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before moving through routine business, including approval of the previous day’s minutes, a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 5068, and referral of introduced bills and committee reports. The chamber then took up second- and third-reading bills, with several members excused for the day and caucuses briefly interrupting proceedings. On House Bill 1187, relating to protecting patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, the House adopted Amendment 1465 to remove an outdated date, then passed the bill 89-2. Supporters said the measure closes a gap in ambulance billing rules so patients receive notice before accounts are sent to collections, while opponents largely agreed it was a minor clarification. House Bill 1345, concerning detached accessory dwelling units in rural areas, was amended with technical changes on density and water-metering language and then passed 86-5 after supporters described it as a long-negotiated step to allow rural ADUs and provide options for seniors and multigenerational families. House Bill 1501, dealing with inquiries into HOA governance and operations, was amended with a striker to add flexibility for smaller volunteer-run associations and passed 55-36. Supporters emphasized consumer fairness and clearer response expectations, while opponents warned it could create burdens and legal costs for volunteer boards. The House also passed Substitute House Bill 1066 on centralized data collection for regulated substances (84-7), House Bill 1069 allowing certain public employees, including correctional officers, to bargain over supplemental retirement benefits (72-19), House Bill 1347 shifting cannabis testing oversight to the Department of Agriculture (88-3), and Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541 reorganizing the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (91-0). The chamber also re-referred House Bill 2592 to Appropriations and adjourned until the following Friday morning.