Transcript Highlights:

• At its core, HB 510 creates a new section of Kentucky law to establish clear, enforceable protocols for
• HB510<00:02:10.879><c> creates</c><00:02:11.120><c> a</c><00:02:11.280><c> new</c><00:02:11.520><c> section
• </c><00:02:11.760><c> of</c><00:02:11.920><c> Kentucky</c> HB510 creates a new section of Kentucky HB510
• creates a new section of Kentucky law<00:02:12.959><c> to</c><00:02:13.200><c> establish</c><00:02:13.680

Committee: House Health Services

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Transcript Highlights:

• This bill is a modified version of that older version where we removed three sections that were originally
• Those sections had to do with specialty diplomas.
• Those specialty diploma sections were supposed to be reorganized, not removed.
• So for that reason, we're just reprinting the bill and modifying it down to 14 sections instead of 17

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The Senate Education Committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and then heard several Senate RS measures, all of which were moved to print. Senator Blaylock presented RS 33277C1 to create the Idaho High Need Student Fund, which would reimburse districts for extraordinary special education costs above $30,000 per student annually, with caps, documentation requirements, and annual reporting. Senator Cole presented RS 33271, the PROM Act, to let homeschooled students in grades 8-12 buy a social access pass to participate in public school dances, fairs, and cultural events without enrolling, with families paying a $25 annual fee plus event charges. Senator O’Conniewicz presented RS 33334 regarding foreign national students on college athletic teams, describing it as a way to balance athletics with retaining graduates who could stay and work in Idaho. Senator Semmelroth presented RS 33335, a revised code-cleanup bill that restores specialty diploma provisions after an earlier version mistakenly included them for repeal. Each of these RS measures received a motion and unanimous support to be printed. The committee also heard an informational presentation from Sam Abrams, superintendent of Hayden Canyon Charter, who argued that Idaho’s education system is too focused on seat time, compliance, and standardized testing rather than mastery and individualized learning. He urged the committee to consider shifting toward competency-based progression, greater accountability for student well-being and demonstrated learning, and more flexible reporting models. Abrams used examples from his work in Qatar and from a traditional gradebook to argue that students should advance by showing mastery rather than by time spent in class. Committee members responded with comments about the rigidity of traditional public schools, the flexibility of charter schools, and the need for options that fit different students, but no formal action was taken on the presentation.

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill is a modified version of that older version where we removed three sections that were originally
• Those sections had to do with specialty diplomas.
• Those specialty diploma sections were supposed to be reorganized, not removed.
• For that reason, we're just reprinting the bill and modifying it down to 14 sections instead of 17.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If there are no objections, amendments to Section 2 will be considered read.
• Moved by Senator Nichols, seconded by Senator Lakey, that the amendment to Section 2 be adopted.
• The motion is, shall amendments to Section 2 be adopted? All those in favor say aye. Aye.
• The motion is, shall amendments to Section 2 be adopted? All those in favor say aye.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Bill 1239 be dispensed with and that the journal show it has been read the third time at length, section
• by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
• Bill 1234 be dispensed with, and the journal show that it has been read the third time at length, section
• by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. It then received committee reports referring newly printed Senate Bills 1261-1268 to the appropriate committees, and heard a gubernatorial appointment of Trent Ney to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, which was referred to the Commerce and Human Resources Committee. The Senate also received House Concurrent Resolution 25 from the House for introduction. In the 10th order, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 116, concerning findings related to Water District 1. It also adopted Senate Resolution 113, a bipartisan measure condemning political violence and affirming the importance of peaceful political engagement. The Senate then adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, supporting consolidation of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into the Idaho Department of Water Resources, with supporters citing efficiency, improved coordination, and continued support for local soil and water districts. Under final consideration, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1239, which revises Idaho sex offender law to extend residency protections to legally operating daycares approved by local governments as well as state-licensed facilities. It also passed Senate Bill 1234, which changes Lewis-Clark State College’s name to Lewis-Clark State University throughout Idaho Code, with supporters arguing the change better reflects the institution’s degree offerings and would reduce confusion without changing its mission or adding ongoing costs. Both bills were transmitted to the House, and the Senate adjourned until the next day after miscellaneous announcements about upcoming deadlines and the final day for non-privileged committee bill introductions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Bill 1239 be dispensed with and that the journal show it has been read the third time at length, section
• by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
• Bill 1234 be dispensed with, and the journal show that it has been read the third time at length, section
• by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, Representative, the Higher Ed Department, as also detailed in the rest of that section E, the
• Section E talks about affording the match with institutional reserves, institutional bonds in accordance
• Chair, has to do with, and this is on page five of the bill, section three. It's down on line 22.
• projects fund, and on page 5, strike lines 18 through 21 in their entirety and renumber the succeeding section

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Article 2, Section 1 of our state's Constitution states that the people reserved to themselves the power
• I am encouraged that we are discussing Article 2, Section 1 of the Washington State Constitution, the
• And yes, that section of the State Constitution says that when an initiative, or two, have been certified
• It honors the language in Article 2, Section 1, about giving initiatives that have been certified preference

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1269 , HB1916 , HB2120 , HB2123 , HB2158 , HB2178 , HB2264 , HB2309 , HB2411 , HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Transcript Highlights:

• Article II, Section 1 of our state's Constitution states: 'The people reserved to themselves the power
• Speaker, I am encouraged that we are discussing Article 2, Section 1 of the Washington State Constitution
• And yes, that section of the state Constitution says that when an initiative, or two, have been certified
• It honors the language in Article 2, Section 1, about giving initiatives that have been certified preference

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1269 , HB1916 , HB2120 , HB2123 , HB2158 , HB2178 , HB2264 , HB2309 , HB2411 , HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, a National Anthem performance, and a prayer offered by Washington Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Cole. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 4675, honoring the Washington National Guard for its service in emergencies, search and rescue, disaster response, and military readiness. Members spoke in support, highlighting the Guard’s history, its role in recent flood and landslide responses, and the sacrifices of service members and their families. The resolution passed by voice vote, and Guard leadership and members present in the galleries were recognized. The House also recognized Congressman Dan Newhouse in a point of personal privilege, with remarks praising his service in state and federal office and his ties to agriculture. The chamber then moved to the Fourth Order of Business and debated a motion to suspend House rules to send two initiatives to the Education Committee for prompt public hearings. Supporters argued the Constitution requires precedence for initiatives and that the House should hear them promptly; opponents argued the Constitution allows the Legislature to take no action and that the motion was unnecessary. The motion to suspend the rules failed on a recorded vote, 38 yeas and 57 nays, with three excused. Next, members debated the routine motion to refer the bills, memorials, measures, and resolutions on the introduction sheet to committee. Some members again argued the two initiatives should be given priority and public hearings before other business, while others supported normal referral of the day’s measures. The motion passed on a recorded vote, 57 yeas and 38 nays, with three excused. Committee reports were then accepted and referred as designated, and the House adjourned until Thursday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section one of the bill amends Chapter 57 of the Occupations Code to add two new sections. 57.003 prohibits
• This section also exempts certain conditions.
• According to a government code section 62, a person is disqualified from jury duty if he or she has served

Bills: SB1888 , SB3003 , SB2417 , SB2459 , SB3055 , HB1393 , HB2884 , SB2943

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, I'm happy to walk through the sections of the bill if you would like.
• Chairman, would you like me to walk through the sections of the bill?
• Aides are in the bill, and they are in sections 3 and 4.
• Santa Fe, I'm assuming next summer or... the National Conference of State Legislators, which is a section

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• At and we talked to them about on the bill in the uncodified language, on section six, it talked about
• Adopt regulations to implement section two of the bill.
• And the birth record itself, the part of that that's in the section of the code in Section 4-208 with
• section with the physicians talks about date of birth and medical information.
• amending a vital record in section 4-214, 4-214, 4-214, when<01:05:05.520><c> it</c><01:05:05.680><c

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That is a different section.
• That is a different section.
• That is a different section.
• That is a different section.
• That is a different section.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, is that just because it's only replacing section one and therefore section two from the original
• replacing section one and therefore<00:31:43.440><c> section</c><00:31:43.919><c> two</c><00:31:44.320
• Look at page two, the section identified as 1-A, lines three through six. >> Yes.
• But that's the intent of those<04:02:24.560><c> sections.
• </c> those sections. Thank you. Followup. those sections. Thank you.

Committee: House Children and Family Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Sorry folks, I existing sess section.
• Um, I mean, certainly the other parameters or the other sections in the protective legislation section
• </c> other parameters or the other sections other parameters or the other sections in<00:49:38.559><c
• </c> section though is in Roman two. section though is in Roman two.
• section 8 cloally referred to as section 8 program,<02:20:55.040><c> the</c><02:20:55.359><c> housing

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Article 2 adds a section that addresses another problem we hear about, which is deceptive mailings.
• a section that addresses another<00:05:04.080><c> problem</c><00:05:04.360><c> we</c><00:05:04.479><
• Then we deleted the data section, subdivision 8, because after working with the Department of Health,
• Section 11, and what was it? On page 31, lines 16 through 19, that's subdivision 1.
• </c> should be included in the ruem sections should be included in the ruem sections of<00:36:09.960>

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• okay and so it sets up a repeal section okay and so it sets up a repeal so<00:06:40.599><c> that</c>
• 34:08.320><c> act</c><00:34:09.079><c> section</c> the immigration nationality act section the immigration
• He said there wasn’t a way, so “alien” is defined in those sections, correct?
• I’m not sure if there will be additional sections.
• </c><02:12:38.920><c> that</c> the governor was uh five sections that the governor was uh five sections

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began as a Division 3 work session on HB 71, but much of the early discussion focused on whether a previously discussed non-germane amendment could be considered or voted on that day. Members and the chair debated process and notice requirements, and the clerk’s guidance was that the amendment needed a separate public hearing before the full Finance Committee. The amendment was described as requiring DHHS contracts and addenda to include compliance with the Patient Bill of Rights, with a repeal date so the requirement would expire on November 30, 2026. The motion to move OTP on HB 71 with the amendment was withdrawn, and the committee agreed the amendment would be scheduled for a future full Finance hearing instead. The committee then turned to HB 71 itself and heard testimony from DHHS representatives John Williams and Jenny O’Higgins on the fiscal note and policy implications. Members questioned the estimate that the bill could put $12 million to $18 million per year in federal funding at risk, including HUD and Office of Refugee Resettlement funds. DHHS explained that the estimate was based on a broad reading of the bill’s term “specified alien,” which they said was not clearly defined in the bill, so they analyzed it using the federal definition of “alien” and assumed the bill could affect lawfully present non-citizens as well as undocumented individuals. They said the figure represented a worst-case scenario and that they were not claiming the loss was certain. Members also pressed DHHS on whether the bill could affect emergency sheltering in schools, public academies, or institutions of higher learning during disasters. DHHS said the language could create conflicts with federal funding conditions because emergency shelter programs generally cannot impose barriers on who may be sheltered, and they warned that excluding certain people could affect refugee-related and HUD funding. Questions were raised about whether the bill’s language would apply to private institutions as well as public ones, and whether the state could still use schools in short-term emergencies. DHHS said the language was broad, that they could not answer every legal question definitively, and that they would need input from public health and legal staff. No final vote on HB 71 was taken in the portion provided; the committee remained in discussion/work session mode after the amendment motion was withdrawn.

Transcript Highlights:

• We've taken out the fraud section of my bill.
• , that's, if on page five, it does have the fraud sections.
• Basically, if you look at Furman's bill, which was 780, it had two major components, Section 1201 and
• Section 1201.1.
• Help me, what was the other section? Okay. So that's out of the bill now? That's out of it. Okay.

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a major workers’ compensation overhaul centered on creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and modernizing fee schedule and claims data collection. Myers said the bill was designed to improve transparency, reduce disputes, address outliers and abuse, and help injured workers return to work faster. The committee adopted technical amendments, then considered a large amendment set combining portions of House bills 780 and 1101, which added preliminary determination procedures, fraud language, temporary total disability and supplemental earnings benefit changes, and a fallback deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached by 2029. Several members and witnesses objected that the amendments were dropped late and would turn SB 408 into an omnibus bill; supporters argued the package was the best chance for comprehensive reform. After debate, the committee adopted the amendments and reported SB 408 favorably as amended. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply divided. Supporters, including some providers and injured-worker advocates, said the bill’s core value was transparency through the database and that the system needed modernization and a better fee schedule. Opponents argued the added amendments would burden pro se claimants, expand litigation, and weaken injured workers’ rights, especially through fraud and preliminary hearing provisions. Committee members also questioned whether the combined package was germane and whether it should be allowed to move as a single reform measure. Louisiana Workforce Commission staff explained the timeline for data collection, electronic billing, dispute rules, and eventual fee schedule rulemaking, and said the department could execute the law as amended. The committee then turned to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, concerning workplace violence and safety plans for small-box discount retailers. The bill was revised through a substitute that required covered retailers to develop and submit a written workforce safety plan, or submit an existing plan if one already existed. Representative Glorioso raised concerns that requiring a written safety plan could create new civil liability under Louisiana’s assumption-of-duty doctrine and increase litigation and insurance costs. Chasson responded that the intent was simply to encourage safety planning and that businesses already had such plans. The committee discussed possible narrowing language, but the transcript ends before a final disposition on HB 585 is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have concerns about Section 2, and we're thankful to continue the conversation.
• We have concerns about Section 2, and we're thankful to continue the conversation.
• Yeah, the change in Section 1 under Section 115 of the Penal Code, subsection (e)(1)(A), is changed in
• A plea is entered whereby a charge alleging a violation of the section is dismissed and a waiver obtained
• So let me ask the question in regards to subsection G, or section G.

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to public safety, juvenile justice, mental health, and criminal procedure. SB 1157 by Senator Archuleta would create a framework for less restrictive juvenile placements in the probation setting, with Judicial Council rules on issues such as insurance, staffing, background checks, notice, and zoning. Supporters said the bill would add needed safeguards for youth still serving custodial terms, while opponents argued it would impose rigid standards on a diverse continuum of placements and that the Judicial Council is the wrong entity to set substantive program rules. Members generally supported the goal of accountability, but the bill was not moved because quorum was not yet established at that point in the hearing. SB 1012 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, the Fire Camp to Career Act, would require CDCR to connect California Conservation Camp participants to state-approved apprenticeships and require apprenticeship programs to consider prior fire camp training. Supporters, including labor organizations, formerly incarcerated workers, and fire-training advocates, said the bill recognizes real skills gained in fire camps and creates a path to stable employment after release. Committee members largely supported the measure, with one noting that certification still must reflect demonstrated competency. SB 1012 was presented favorably, though the transcript does not show a final roll-call vote before the meeting moved on. SB 1306 by Senator Cortese would align California law with federal exemptions for certain low-concentration GBL chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing and research. Supporters said the bill would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens without affecting pure GBL or public safety, and committee members expressed support. SB 1401 by Senator Stern would align felony incompetent-to-stand-trial procedures with existing misdemeanor procedures, including timelines, information-sharing, and conservatorship referral tools. Supporters said it would prevent people from falling through gaps in the mental health system, while opponents warned it could expand court control and weaken confidentiality and due process. The committee passed SB 1401 to Appropriations on a roll-call vote, with members voting aye and the bill held on call for absent members. The committee also heard SB 1027 by Senator Strickland, which would create a task force to study street prostitution, human trafficking, victim services, and community impacts. Supporters from law enforcement, cities, and district attorneys said the bill would help identify victims and develop better statewide responses; some opponents remained opposed to the bill as introduced but said they would review the amendments. Members praised the amended version, and the committee passed SB 1027 as amended to the Governmental Organization Committee on a roll-call vote, with the bill held on call for absent members. SB 1307 by Senator Jones, dealing with fraudulent or forged real estate documents and clouded titles, was also heard; after opposition withdrew, members supported the measure and moved it forward as amended, held on call for absent members. The transcript then shifted to SB 1276 by Senator Rubio, which would clarify that knowingly viewing livestreamed or AI-generated child sexual exploitation is criminalized; the author and witnesses described it as a needed update to keep pace with technology and close loopholes protecting predators from accountability.

Transcript Highlights:

• The change involves that particular section of the bill itself.
• “So in this bill, there’s a cure section.
• This codified section 465.014, subsection 1, of the Florida Statutes.
• This matters because... ...section 465.014, subsection 1, of the Florida Statutes.
• President, I would move, as a point under 6.4, Section 1 and Section 1A, for a motion for reconsideration

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored retiring Senate staffer Susan Miller and recognized a veteran injured in combat. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to returning messages from the House and began taking up bills and amendments. The Senate concurred in House amendments and passed SB 118 on RV park assessments and SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, both by 38-0 votes. It then took up the elections bill, CS/CS/HB 991, which drew extensive debate. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity by tightening citizenship verification and ID rules; opponents argued it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled voters, and others without the newly required documents. The bill passed 27-12. The chamber also passed the education package SB 182 after adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, and approved SB 474 on military affairs, SB 425 on historic cemeteries, HB 929 on local regulation of chickees, and HB 35/SB 1370 on habitual traffic offender designation, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Senate then considered SB 902/ HB 733, the Department of Health package. Members adopted an amendment and amendment-to-amendment that preserved most Senate provisions while modifying or removing several House additions, including some early steps and medical marijuana-related changes, and the bill passed 37-0. The chamber also began work on HB 905, the foreign influence bill, with a strike-all amendment offered to expand restrictions on foreign influence, sister-city agreements, linkage institutes, and related activities, but the debate on that measure was still underway when the transcript ended. Several other returning messages and bills were temporarily postponed, and the Senate recessed briefly before resuming business.