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• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports to the Senate Journal that the proceedings of February 19,
• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Bills 1329 and 1330 have been correctly printed
• to the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• Senate Bill 1330 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee. February 19, 2006.
• In the House of Representatives, House Bill 518 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.

Summary: The Senate convened with 27 members present, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer highlighted George and Martha Washington as a model of devotion and public service. The journal from the prior meeting was read and approved as corrected. In committee reports, several bills were advanced: Senate Bills 1329 and 1330 were printed and referred to committee; House Bill 512 was reported do pass from Commerce and Human Resources; Senate Bill 1285 was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment; Senate Bills 1294, 1314, and 1316 were reported do pass from Health and Welfare; and Senate Bill 1297 was reported do pass from State Affairs. The Senate also received House Bill 620 from the House, and enrolled House Bills 514 and 515 were noted as already signed by the President and to be returned to the House. During first reading, the Senate introduced Senate Bills 1331 through 1335, covering appropriations reductions and fund transfers, virtual currency kiosk fraud prevention, the governor’s authority over active duty combat service of the organized militia, and revisions to state-supported medical student provisions. These bills were referred to Judiciary and Rules for printing. On second reading, House Bills 526, 531, and 624; Senate Bill 1288; House Bill 518; and Senate Bill 1257 were advanced to the third reading calendar. The Senate then moved to miscellaneous business, heard an announcement about remaining girls’ basketball tickets, and adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• I will call this committee to order: the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• Committee, any questions? I don't see any. Thank you for being in committee.
• Chairman, Committee.
• Billingsley, thank you for being in committee. Committee, any questions? I'm not seeing any.
• Walker, for being in committee.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee heard three measures and advanced all of them. RS 33312C1, sponsored by Sen. Galloway, would raise Idaho’s small claims court limit from $5,000 to $15,000 to give people a faster, less expensive way to resolve smaller disputes; the committee voted to send it to print. RS 33423, sponsored by Sen. Ricks, would create voluntary guidance for merchants on penny rounding in cash transactions as pennies become scarce, including rounding rules and tax calculation on the final invoice total; it also was sent to print. House Bill 518, presented by Rep. Skaug, would allow the Attorney General to accept referrals from law enforcement and prosecute human trafficking cases when requested, with supporters describing the need for a centralized, specialized approach to complex multi-county and interstate cases; the committee voted to send it to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1257, sponsored by Sen. Wintrow, which would clarify that in-person visitation is not required in child welfare cases where sexual or serious physical abuse has been substantiated, while preserving court discretion and allowing other forms of contact. Wintrow and Department of Health and Welfare administrator Jean Fisher said the bill largely codifies existing rules, gives courts clearer statutory guidance, and also clarifies that courts may consider a parent’s incarceration when deciding termination of parental rights. Supporters, including foster parents, child welfare advocates, and survivors, testified that forced visitation can retraumatize children and that the bill would better protect abused children. One online witness, Ives Samantha Moore, testified in opposition, arguing that courts already have authority to restrict visitation, that the bill could create momentum toward termination of parental rights, and that it could worsen disparities without broader reunification and prevention reforms. After extensive testimony, the committee voted to send SB 1257 to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation, and then adjourned.

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• Uh, members of the Committee on Criminal jurisprudence will come back into order from recess, and we
• So Representative Wu will lay out the committee substitute. Representative Cook.
• Anybody else have any business to come before the committee? Oh, Mr.
• Rules 408 and 405 text Rules of Evidence.
• rules in place for adult cases.

Bills: HB207 , HB235

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran

Transcript Highlights:

• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports to the Senate Journal that the proceedings of February 19,
• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Bills 1329 and 1330 have been correctly printed
• to the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• Senate Bill 1330 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee. February 19, 2006.
• In the House of Representatives, House Bill 518 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.

Keywords: 989, all

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• Have it in our administrative rules.
• So, for the Committee on Housing, we'll be deferring HB 1096, and same recommendation for the Committee
• of the uh concludes The Joint Committee of the uh committee<00:10:26.600><c> on</c><00:10:26.760><c>
• housing</c><00:10:27.320><c> and</c><00:10:27.600><c> the</c><00:10:27.839><c> Committee</c> committee
• on housing and the Committee committee on housing and the Committee on<00:10:28.240><c> Public</c><00

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Housing and Public Safety/Water and Land hearing first took up HB 1096, which would repeal statutory tenant-selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in state low-income housing. HPHA testified in support, saying the change was a housekeeping measure because the same preferences already exist in administrative rules and could be adjusted later to align with other local preferences, while also noting the federal VASH program provides stronger veteran housing support. Several members questioned why the preference should be removed at all, emphasizing that veterans have long been underserved and asking for a stronger justification; the committees ultimately deferred HB 1096. The later Housing/Hawaiian Affairs agenda heard HB 606 HD1, a measure to extend Act 279 funding and related exemptions for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Supporters argued the bill would give DHHL more time to use the $600 million appropriation to acquire land, work with developers, and address a wait list of about 29,000 applicants, while also helping restore Hawaiian communities and reduce the Hawaiian diaspora. Opponents focused on accountability and oversight, saying DHHL needs clearer plans, measurable goals, and stronger safeguards before receiving more money, and warning that prior spending and strategic-plan changes had reduced the number of applicants served. The committee also heard testimony that the bill would help DHHL fulfill long-standing obligations to Native Hawaiians and that the housing need affects the broader state, not only Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries.

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• It's a Joint Legislative Audit Committee. So the Assembly was ready to go.
• Good afternoon, Chairman Harabedian and members of the committee.
• Good afternoon, Chair, Vice Chair, and members of the committee.
• Strong rules are only effective when they are clear.
• Unclear rules produce inconsistent enforcement.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on whether products are attractive to children. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague, enforcement is inconsistent, and licensees are left to interpret standards without prior review. In a review of 80 packaging cases, the audit team disagreed with the department’s conclusions in 13 instances, and the report highlighted examples involving cartoon imagery, colorful fonts, candy-like references, flavor names, and cannabis beverages that resembled ordinary drinks. The auditor recommended clearer statutory definitions, possible consideration of plain packaging or pre-approval models like Oregon’s, better internal guidance, and stronger tracking and escalation for repeat violators. Committee members and Assembly Member Irwin emphasized the rise in poison control calls involving children under five since legalization and argued that legal-market packaging can contribute to accidental ingestion, especially when products resemble candy or drinks. Several members pressed the department on why items such as root beer, strawberry lemonade, and cherry pie strain names should be allowed if they may appeal to children. The Department of Cannabis Control responded that it has already centralized label review, added staff and technology tools, improved compliance-history tracking, and is using progressive discipline tools such as notices to comply, citations, embargoes, abatements, and license actions. The department also argued that the illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets are major drivers of youth exposure and that enforcement resources must be balanced across those markets. Public health witness Dr. Lynn Silver urged stronger restrictions, including plain packaging, bans on added flavors and child-appealing imagery, lower THC limits for edibles and beverages, and a dedicated pre-market review process. Industry representatives from the California Cannabis Industry Association and the California Cannabis Operators Association agreed that youth protections are essential, but argued that clearer, objective standards are needed so compliant businesses can know the rules and enforcement can be consistent. They said most licensed products are already compliant, that the most blatant youth-targeted packaging is concentrated in the illicit market, and that the Legislature should refine definitions and guidance rather than rely on subjective case-by-case judgments. No formal vote or bill action was taken during the hearing.

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• The Committee on Pensions will now come to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
• Do any committee members have questions for the bill sponsor?
• I'm told that this reflects the rules of the Board of Trustees.
• I have not had opportunity to go through those rules.
• And then just be curious how those quorum rules and voting rules compare to other retirement systems

Committee: House Pensions

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But I tried to break down these two rules. We only have two rules.
• And given the fact that we have the chairman of the JFAC committee on this committee, and we also have
• the majority Chairman of the JFAC committee on this committee, and we also have the majority leader
• I have excused them from having to do rules in this committee, which has increased the burden for some
• Senator Robbie in the 0102 rule, Senator Robbie in the 0102 rule, if you would cover sections 0 through

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Keywords: 989, all

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• The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order. A quorum is present.
• I move the adoption of the calendar for the day pursuant to Rule 1.21 and 3.33.
• </c> calendar for the day pursuant to Rule calendar for the day pursuant to Rule 1.21<00:01:04.920><c
• </c><00:01:06.480><c> The</c><00:01:06.880><c> Committee</c><00:01:07.200><c> on</c><00:01:07.360><c>
• Rules</c> The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Thursday, April 9th,

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Committee on Rules will now come to order. Cindy, please call the roll. Here. Senator Jones?
• a zoning committee.
• Thank you, committee members.
• Rule 2. In the Senate rules, this amendment is out of order. The amendments are out of order.
• The first committee stop was through her committee, and we're working on some amendments.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Good morning, members of the committee. Megan McFadden, staff for this committee.
• Good morning, Chair Dolio, members of the committee.
• Good morning, Chair Dolio, Ranking Member Dye, and members of the committee.
• Megan McFadden, again, staff for this committee.
• And, as I noted before previously, that would be determined in rule by the UTC.

Bills: SB6013

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: ski areas, winter sports, terminology, recreation, economic development, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• These rules are implementing legislation that was passed during the 2025 session.
• I was gonna talk about some of the rule changes, but I'm gonna change it up a little bit.
• When the rule went into effect, it was very important that we do.
• My next comment is relating to microbial enrichment in the proposed rules.
• That's what you guys' rules say that we need to report. These results.

Keywords: 914, all

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• The motion is referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure. Committee report.
• President, the Senate Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure... Discussion.
• The committee report is adopted. We will now consider the motion to suspend Rules 82C and 86A.
• We have a Rules Committee report. We're on. The motion prevails. We have a Rules Committee report.
• Upon recess here, we will commence a Rules Committee meeting.

Keywords: 964, all

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• Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have printed House
• Speaker we your committee on judiciary rules and administration report that we have printed House Bill
• Speaker, we are your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration.
• In the Senate, Senate Bill No. 1232 is amended by the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• Senate Bill 1232 is amended by the Judiciary and Rules Committee.

Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal and received messages from the Governor and Senate, including enrolled memorials and several Senate bills filed for first reading. Standing committee reports were also received on a number of House bills, with several measures reported out for second reading and others referred to committees. The House then introduced a series of new bills from the Ways and Means Committee covering vehicle titles and electronic ownership records, enforcement of the law, biometric identifiers, collective bargaining and taxpayer funding of unions, fire deficiency warrants, abatement districts, public records, city annexation, programmable money, and a sales tax rebate change. On third reading, House Concurrent Resolution 28 passed unanimously after debate urging Idahoans to observe March 1, 2026, as a day of fasting and prayer for guidance, unity, and moisture. Members also discussed House Bill 639, updating Idaho’s midwifery statute to allow medication administration within scope of practice; it passed 67-0 with three absent. House Bill 532, dealing with DMV identity and Social Security number documentation, passed 66-1, and House Bill 629, allowing drivers to show proof of registration on a phone, passed 43-26 despite concerns from opponents and sheriffs about officer safety. The House also passed House Bill 503, moving the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Water Resources while preserving its voluntary, non-regulatory mission and projecting savings, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, a companion resolution emphasizing that any consolidation should protect that mission. House Bill 543, updating Percy’s retirement plan language to comply with SECURE Act 2.0 and allow Roth contributions, passed 67-0. House Bill 671 was returned to committee for a replacement, the remaining third-reading bills were held over until Monday, and the House adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on February 23, 2026.

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• COMMITTEE ON RULES WILL NOW COME TO ORDER. CINDY, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> CHAIR PASSIDOMO?
• THE SUPREME COURT RULED IN 1979 E.
• WE HAVE ALREADY GOT A LOT OF RULES THAT MANAGE THE PROCESS OF WHAT WE'VE GOT HERE RULES THAT MANAGE THE
• THIS IS A RULES COMMITTEE. THIS IS A RULES COMMITTEE OF THE FLORIDA SENATE.
• HE IS NOT READY FOR THE RULES COMMITTEE. I DO WANT TO THROW ONE OTHER REASON OUT THERE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Report of Committee.
• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
• Report of Committee.
• Rule 7A is suspended.
• Report of Committee.

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including recognition of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, occupational safety and health observances, Eagle Scout achievements, Taiwanese American Heritage Week, the Quattro Iro Lodge’s 100th anniversary, and the Waltham Rotary Club’s centennial. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolutions. The House also considered several local bills reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, including a Berkeley bill authorizing recall of elected officials, an Ashland bill adding 10 liquor licenses, and a Belmont bill removing seating-capacity requirements for certain liquor licenses. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered these bills to a third reading. The House then passed to be enacted a Rutland recall-election bill and concurred in Senate amendments to the Fairhaven charter bill. Additional third-reading action included passage to be engrossed of a Taunton bill establishing a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities, a Stowe validation bill, and a Falmouth charter/town clerk bill. On the Falmouth bill, Representative Walsh offered and the House adopted a substitute amendment using House No. 5412, after which the bill passed as amended. Finally, the House enacted engrossed bills for Fairhaven, Orange, the Dedham-Westwood Water District, and Lancaster, adopted an order to meet the following Thursday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• proposed rule.
• And for each rule or even proposed rule.
• </c> committee.
• So it's the committee committee.
• me, a new committee for committee for me, a new committee for for<05:56:31.280><c> Sophie.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have in this agenda, we have a joint hearing of the committees on agriculture and environment, committee
• </c><00:07:06.680><c> to</c> And I strongly urge the committee to And I strongly urge the committee to
• rule rule pass<00:19:59.680><c> administrative</c><00:20:00.160><c> rules</c><00:20:00.520><c> to</c
• And we'll let the committee report reflect including language for rules on administrative hearings as
• And we'll let the committee report reflect including language for rules on administrative hearings as

Bills: HB1618

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans, homeowner financing, environmental infrastructure, public health, wastewater treatment, low- and moderate-income households, revolving loan fund, Department of Health, memorandum of agreement

Summary: The committees held a joint hearing on HB 1618 HD1, which would create and fund a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to help homeowners upgrade, convert, or connect cesspools. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies and advocacy groups, with witnesses emphasizing that cost is the main barrier to cesspool conversion and that recent Kona flooding underscored the public health and pollution risks of cesspools. One testifier suggested the fund should actively pursue outside funding sources, and another urged an effective date that would allow counties to contribute sooner. A member raised concerns about whether loans would be affordable and whether other financing tools, such as tax credits, should also be considered; another member opposed the bill as not adequately addressing district-level sewer and septic issues. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, and the motion was adopted. The joint Judiciary and Ways and Means committees then considered HB 2592 on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The chair outlined amendments to clarify that the authority would assume property and liability associated with transferred assets, preserve existing liability rules, transfer conditional use permits if not already transferred, allow lease extensions before transfer, and set reversion triggers if the authority fails to adopt a management plan by June 30, 2028, or administrative rules by December 31, 2029. Members asked about preserving the public trust and whether the amendments would keep the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ role intact; the chair confirmed the fee and board role would remain unchanged. The committees voted to pass the bill with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The committees also took up HB 2033, making further amendments to clarify the definition of state, delay certain effective dates, allow rental and U-Drive lessors to avoid liability by identifying renters, delete one section, and add administrative hearing language and bus-camera clarifications. HB 1888 was amended to expand protections for educational workers to include sports officials, define sports official, make intentional bodily harm a felony with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses, and authorize the attorney general to assist with restraining orders. Both measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted. Later, several bills were moved with little or no discussion: HB 1515, HB 1713, HB 1718, HB 2022, and HB 2385 were recommended for passage unamended; HB 2375 was deferred; and HB 1741 was amended to reflect Honolulu’s concerns, narrow study requirements, add exemptions and a delayed implementation date, and was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees adopted the recommendations on these measures, with some members noting reservations or prior opposition on certain bills.

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• Chair, everyone has on their rings the 0.6 version of the Rules Committee substitute for this bill.
• I move a do not pass on SB 264, but it do pass on the Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill
• Madam Chair, we're going to need a motion for consideration of the Rules Committee substitute for Senate
• I move a do not pass on Senate Bill 261, but it do pass the Senate Rules Committee substitute for 261
• So rules is in recess.

Bills: SB264 , SB261

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: election integrity, voter coercion, public safety, emergency procedures, polling place security, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

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• House Bill 301 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 301 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 302 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 303 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.
• House Bill 304 has been read by title, is ordered printed, and referred to the House Rules Committee.

Bills: HB34 , HM7 , HM8 , HM17 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HM34 , HB95 , HB111 , SB1 , HJR1 , HM4 , HM22

Keywords: HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license

Summary: The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2. Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.