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• OIC has costs in 2025-27 to implement the bill of about $165,000 from their regulatory account, and I'm

Bills: SB5808 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB6006 , SB6351 , SB6198 , SB6260 , SB6353 , SB5949 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , SB6229 , SB6173

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare access, state budget, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment, administrative costs, health carriers, self-funded plans, multiple employer welfare arrangement, MEWA, employers

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• you requires cabinet agencies to report data on the credentials that they issue to the Office of Regulatory
• you requires cabinet agencies to report data on the credentials that they issue to the Office of Regulatory

Bills: SB5973 , SB5892 , SB6081 , SB5842 , SB5827 , SB5968 , SB6034 , SB6035 , SB5888 , SB6123 , SB5853

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: initiative, referendum, ballot measure, petition, signature gathering, circulator, per-signature pay, paid circulator, election integrity, voter fraud, ballot title, Secretary of State, Code Reviser, direct democracy, citizen lawsuit, civil penalties, Washington elections, initiative process, referendum process, grassroots petition

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• According to a study done by FEMA, every dollar spent conforming to modernized building codes saves $1.5

Bills: HB407 , HB871 , HB882 , HB2011 , HB3572 , HB3578 , HB4038 , HB4866 , HB4897 , HB4978 , HB5380 , HB5555 , HB5668 , HB5670 , HB5674 , HB5676 , HB5679 , HB5688 , SB673

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

Bills: HB407 , HB871 , HB882 , HB2011 , HB3572 , HB3578 , HB4038 , HB4866 , HB4897 , HB4978 , HB5380 , HB5555 , HB5668 , HB5670 , HB5674 , HB5676 , HB5679 , HB5688 , SB673

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• We have very limited regulatory authority. I want to express that.
• That's our only regulatory expertise is water quality. quality.
• No, we do not desire any more regulatory authority.
• I'm actually a regulatory lawyer.
• I'm a pretty sophisticated regulatory attorney.

Bills: HB1520 , HB1525 , HB1530 , HB1535 , HB2068 , HB2091 , HB2347 , HB2372 , HB2805 , HB2815 , HB2867 , HB3154 , HB3482 , HB3483 , HB3663 , HB3781 , HB3901 , HB3915 , HB4135 , HB4153 , HB4158 , HB4329 , HB4331

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• So, this simply conforms the act to... comply with the transfer of mineral rights and so this simply

Bills: HB1520 , HB1525 , HB1530 , HB1535 , HB2068 , HB2091 , HB2347 , HB2372 , HB2805 , HB2815 , HB2867 , HB3154 , HB3482 , HB3483 , HB3663 , HB3781 , HB3901 , HB3915 , HB4135 , HB4153 , HB4158 , HB4329 , HB4331

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

Bills: HF1354 , HF1901 , HF2124 , HF2130 , HF2260 , HF2099 , HF104 , HF134 , HF1769

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• So what we're suggesting is that you could statutorily conform the welfare exemption income eligibility
• And after that, if it's a tax credit project, it's got a regulatory At initial occupancy, and after that
• , if it's a tax credit project, it's got a regulatory period or deed restrictions, there shouldn't need
• So what we're suggesting is if we are operating affordable housing and in compliance with our regulatory
• On the regulatory side, this legislature's streamlining record of the last several sessions speaks for

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• So what we're suggesting is that you could statutorily conform the welfare exemption income eligibility
• And after that, if it's a tax credit project, it's got a regulatory, At initial occupancy, and after
• that, if it's a tax credit project, it's got a regulatory period or deed restrictions, there shouldn't
• So what we're suggesting is if we are operating affordable housing and in compliance with our regulatory
• On the regulatory side, this legislature's streamlining record of the last several sessions speaks for

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-related proposals and policy ideas. One speaker urged changes to the welfare property tax exemption for affordable housing, arguing that annual income recertifications are outdated and burdensome, and proposing a one-time qualification at move-in, streamlined monitoring through TCAC or HCD, and continued exemption protection for projects that remain in compliance. The witness said rising insurance costs and administrative burdens are hurting cash flow and threatening the viability of affordable housing operations. A major portion of the meeting focused on social housing and the SB 555 study. HCD described its ongoing study process, including public engagement with residents, practitioners, and experts, and noted that California already has many building blocks for social housing, such as public land tools, long-term affordability mechanisms, community land trusts, and tenant protections. Community land trust and housing policy witnesses argued that social housing will require legislative action, expanded public subsidy, tax abatements, public land, and simplified financing, and they emphasized the need to reframe the concept for the “missing middle” and middle-class households to build broader political support. Committee members discussed stigma around “social housing,” the need for a rebrand, and the possibility of a pilot program, especially on excess public land. The committee also heard a proposal for a certified professional plan-check system modeled on Vancouver, Canada. The presenter said California’s permitting delays, inconsistent reviews, and staffing shortages add cost and uncertainty even for streamlined projects, and proposed allowing state-certified private professionals to perform plan checks and inspections under state oversight while local governments retain zoning and enforcement authority. Members discussed local control concerns, infrastructure costs, and the need to reduce delays and uncertainty in the entitlement process. Finally, the committee heard testimony supporting changes to HCD loan disbursement so funds can be used during construction rather than only after completion. Witnesses said this would reduce interest costs, improve feasibility, and could produce additional affordable homes with existing funding. The discussion also referenced AB 1053 as the vehicle for implementing that approach.

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• If a product is intoxicating, it belongs under the regulatory authority of the Department of Cannabis
• in retail volume, it clearly finds that California's licensed cannabis operators face far higher regulatory
• in retail volume, it clearly finds that California's licensed cannabis operators face far higher regulatory
• few of the proponents just now: that, quote, if a product is Intoxicating, it belongs under the regulatory
• We have a state government that has imposed years of regulatory burden on every single job creator in

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met as a subcommittee and heard several bills, with members explaining that measures with significant fiscal impacts would be held for suspense or taken up later. AB 761 would let the Monterey-Salinas Transit District place a local sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board rather than needing approval from each member jurisdiction; supporters said it would preserve transit funding for veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities, while an opponent argued it would make it easier to raise a regressive tax. The bill was voted out 5-2 after being called for absent members. AB 1253, which would clarify property tax treatment for wildfire reconstruction beyond substantial equivalence, drew support from the Los Angeles County Assessor and the California Assessors Association but was sent to suspense. AB 8, dealing with hemp enforcement, intoxicating hemp products, and integration of hemp cannabinoids into the cannabis supply chain and tax system, drew strong support from cannabis operators and labor groups and opposition from small cultivators and public health advocates concerned about supply, tax revenue, and voter intent; it was also sent to suspense. The committee then heard AB 1138, a major expansion and modernization of the film and television tax credit program. Supporters, including entertainment unions, workers, studios, and local officials, said the bill would help keep production and jobs in California amid competition from other states and countries; opponents criticized it as picking winners and losers and argued broader business costs were the real problem. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 829, which would create a California Parkinson’s Disease Research Fund and voluntary tax contribution program to support research and services, received unanimous support from advocates and was approved 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 474 would exempt rental income from nonprofit home-sharing programs for low-income homeowners from state income tax and protect participants’ eligibility for certain benefits; supporters said it could help older adults age in place and address housing shortages, and the bill was sent to suspense after members asked for clarification on the fiscal estimate. The committee also heard AB 376, which would exempt wildfire settlement payments from state income tax for certain disaster survivors; supporters from rural counties said the money is meant to help victims rebuild and should not be taxed, and the bill was referred to suspense. Finally, AB 480 would allow developers using low-income housing tax credits to switch from allocated to certificated state credits after an award, with supporters saying it would maximize private investment and stretch housing dollars further; it too was sent to suspense. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly emphasized the need to balance policy goals with fiscal impacts, and several bills were held or referred to suspense rather than voted out immediately.

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• This section amends a cross-reference to conform with redesignating hemp to title seven.
• This section amends a cross-reference to conform with redesignating hemp to title seven.
• This section amends a cross-reference to conform with redesignating hemp to title seven.
• This section amends a cross-reference to conform with redesignating hemp to title seven.
• This section amends a cross-reference to conform with redesignating hemp to title seven.

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• law at the federal level before this bill heads to the governor, my goal is to make necessary and conforming
• law at the federal level before this bill heads to the governor, my goal is to make necessary and conforming
• RBFC's regulatory attorney believes that this Present a specific offer.
• RBFC's regulatory attorney believes that this language would result in providers not being able to discuss

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear several bills focused on consumer and small business financial protections. SB 97, by Senator Grayson, would update and clarify California’s digital financial assets law; supporters from the blockchain industry and consumer groups said it would improve compliance clarity while preserving room to align with possible federal action. The committee passed SB 97 on a due-pass motion to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee also heard SB 362, which would strengthen disclosure rules for small business financing by requiring clearer pricing information throughout the marketing process. Supporters said the bill would help small businesses compare offers and avoid harmful financing, while some industry groups objected to the bill’s treatment of communications and APR disclosures during negotiations. After discussion, the committee passed SB 362 to the Judiciary Committee, with several members voting aye and the roll left open. SB 784, a bill addressing predatory home-improvement and solar financing practices, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters described scams targeting seniors, low-income homeowners, and non-English speakers, and said the bill would add safeguards such as confirmation calls, document access, fee transparency, and longer cancellation periods. Solar industry groups moved to neutral after amendments, while banks and other lenders raised concerns about overbreadth and impacts on legitimate lending. The committee passed SB 784 to Judiciary, with some members not voting or changing votes during the roll call. Finally, SB 825 sought to give the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation clearer authority to enforce existing consumer financial protection laws against its licensees, especially in light of reduced federal CFPB enforcement. Supporters argued California needs independent state enforcement tools, while banking and mortgage groups opposed the bill as duplicative and unnecessary, urging coordination with federal regulators and proposing narrower amendments. The committee passed SB 825 to Appropriations on a due-pass vote, and then adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• Senate Bill 198 establishes the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency kiosks and protects consumers
• The key differences are transaction limits, the regulatory structure, and the use of blockchain analytics
• But the bill will close a regulatory gap and ensure investment advisors managing assets less than $100
• The bill extends similar cybersecurity exemptions to money service businesses and makes conforming renumbering

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• Senate Bill 198 establishes the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency kiosks and protects consumers
• The key differences are transaction limits, the regulatory structure, and the use of blockchain analytics
• But the bill will close a regulatory gap and ensure investment advisors managing assets less than $100
• The bill extends similar cybersecurity exemptions to money service businesses and makes conforming renumbering

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• withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and Elections and further referred to the Committee on Regulatory
• scientific research that was conducted by or funded by the drug manufacturer and makes necessary conforming
• scientific research that was conducted by or funded by the drug manufacturer and makes necessary conforming
• initially issued and renewed one time through electronic means, and it makes the always necessary conforming

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• Our funding proposals are going to do great things for our environment and our regulatory departments
• CS for SB 314 creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers in Florida.
• Our funding proposals are going to do great things for our environment and our regulatory departments
• It also adds cybersecurity reporting for financial institutions, and this bill conforms public records
• Florida Stable Coin Pilot Program within DFS for licensees and applicants to pay DFS licensing and regulatory

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and reported favorably several bills. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; Senator Sharif asked about restitution for victims, and the sponsor said the bill does not create a reimbursement mechanism. CS/SB 576 would create a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing support, grant access, and data-sharing requirements; local government and cybersecurity groups waived in support. CS/SB 1078 would establish transition procedures between gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and access to agency records under a signed confidentiality agreement. The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 314 on payment stablecoin issuers, CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations and security rules, CS/SB 1614 giving JAC/LAC-related audit findings more enforcement effect for local governments seeking state funds, SB 990 authorizing protective cell captive insurance companies, SB 1588 beginning implementation of the prior gold-and-silver legal tender law, CS/SB 1440 adding cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, and CS/SB 1568 creating a stablecoin pilot program for DFS fee payments. Several bills had support testimony from state agencies and industry groups, and some included technical or guardrail amendments that were adopted without objection. The committee also received a budget overview highlighting major funding items, including more than $350 million for Florida Forever, $738 million for Everglades restoration, more than $500 million for water quality projects outside the Everglades, $60 million for Farmers Feeding Florida, and more than $250 million for citrus recovery. Members asked questions about school lunch funding, state park improvements, land acquisition, water quality funding, gaming enforcement offices, and staffing for PERC. After the bills and budget discussion, members recorded a few affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• We are looking at tax practices in other states and seeing how we can come into better conformity How
• we can come into better conformity with median tax practices all around the country.
• I know if you're in child care there's going to be regulatory costs with that.
• So, um, in this way, we are conforming to federal code, which is fascinating because it feels like we're
• state, we were going to conformity state, we were going to inherit that.

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• </c> federal law our state's regulatory federal law our state's regulatory obligations<00:30:14.240><
• That was my attempt at a small regulatory joke. All right, didn't land well.
• </c><00:32:04.159><c> All</c> attempt at a small regulatory joke.
• All attempt at a small regulatory joke.
• </c><00:51:27.200><c> language</c> references and other conforming language references and other conforming

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• CS for SB 314 creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers in Florida.
• CS for SB 314 creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers in Florida.
• Our funding proposals are going to do great things for our environment and our regulatory departments
• It also adds cybersecurity reporting for financial institutions, and this bill conforms public records
• Florida Stable Coin Pilot Program within DFS for licensees and applicants to pay DFS licensing and regulatory

Bills: S0314 , S0530 , S0576 , S0800 , S0990 , S1078 , S1440 , S1568 , S1588 , S1614

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

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• amended by Laws 2025, Chapter 29, Section 1, and by Laws 2025, Chapter 79, Section 4, by making conforming
• 2025, and by Laws 2025, Chapter 29, Section 1, and by Laws 2025, Chapter 79, Section 4, by making conforming
• , and authorizing expenditures from that fund for a natural disaster or a state of martial law, conforming
• ordinance is a delinquent act. from that fund for a natural disaster or a state of martial law, conforming
• requesting the Regulation and Licensing Department to convene a task force to study and recommend a regulatory

Bills: HM19

Keywords: New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation