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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Kathy's still sharing. This is just an example of how dispositions currently appear.
- Kathy's still sharing. This is just an example of dispositions currently appear.
- And so Alice produced a chart of last year's, like, bill entries, and I can share that here.
- I want to share this because she went through all of our entries during the evenings.
- I want to share this because she went through all of our entries during the evenings.
Summary:
The Statute Law Committee met on December 10, 2025, approved the June 10, 2025 minutes, and received a publications update noting that the 2025 RCW volumes and session laws are available, with sales continuing a gradual decline but generally tracking prior years. The committee also heard that the office remains fully staffed and financially stable, with projected year-end funds remaining and a healthy publications fund balance.
A major discussion centered on a proposal from retired Judge Ann Levinson to make the code more reader-friendly when chapters are repealed and recodified, especially after the civil protection orders reform in E2 SHB 1320, which consolidated multiple protection order laws into new chapter 7.105 RCW. Levinson argued that current disposition-table language such as “repealed by” can be confusing to the public and may appear to signal legislative disapproval, and suggested adding a simple pointer to the new chapter. Code revisers explained their current practice, the limits of their editorial discretion, and the technical and policy concerns involved, while expressing support for some form of “see also” guidance and noting that hyperlinking session-law citations in disposition tables may also help readers find the new law.
The committee also discussed office operations, including a planned move from the modular offices back into the rebuilt Pritchard building, expected in late 2026, with improved space, storage, and enclosed offices. Staff proposed changing regular Monday-through-Thursday office hours from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. to 8 a.m.–7 p.m., with exceptions for active work, client requests, and floor action; the proposal was supported by a chart showing that many evenings have no work after 7 p.m., though late nights would still occur during busy periods. The meeting ended with acknowledgments of retiring staff, including editor Barb Sage after 37 years of service, and a farewell to Vice Chair Sam Thompson, whose successor had just been selected.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For HR 25, and I appreciate the moment here to share this history with you. Thank you.
- They shared their language and traditions to prevent their erasure of Armenian culture.
- I would just appreciate my colleague from San Diego standing up and sharing his thoughts.
- Existing rules to make it clear that California attorneys cannot share revenue with non-attorneys.
- This bill clarifies existing law to apply to cases in which other states may permit law firms to share
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to quickly share with you a few of the facts that were shared with us during the victim presentation
- They lost their son. and the investigators told us they need to share the most egregious part.
- This is just thank you for bringing this forward and thank you to the testifiers for sharing these stories
- I think you and I share the same goals: we want clean water.
- We've had an opportunity for members to introduce themselves, share a little bit about themselves, maybe
Keywords:
commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- everyone in this room will consider Senate Bill 996, and thank you for giving me the time and ability to share
- Thank you for the opportunity to share my lived experience.
- on deck will be nicole williams you are recognized good afternoon thank you for the opportunity to share
- I share this not to list my achievements, but to show what can happen when youth in foster care are given
- And thank you to those attending for giving me this opportunity to share my lived experience with you
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Other Affairs considered four bills. SB 1690 on early childhood education was amended with a delete-all amendment that would require DCF and local licensing agencies to publicly post inspection reports and annual data on child deaths, injuries, and substantiated abuse in child care facilities, revise notice requirements for certain child care homes, add website disclosure requirements for exempt facilities, address insurance coverage for family and large family child care homes, and create the Florida Endowment for Early Learning. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably, with support noted from United Way of Florida.
The committee then heard SB 1022 on children’s initiatives, which would create two new children’s initiatives in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County. The sponsor said the bill would expand local service networks for children in disadvantaged communities with no state fiscal impact. The bill was reported favorably after support was noted from representatives of Florida Children’s Initiative and others.
SB 996 on dependent children drew extensive testimony from Florida Youth SHINE members and other foster youth advocates, who supported the bill’s focus on lived experience, regular consultation with youth-serving organizations, public reporting on implementation, and normalcy in foster care, including allowance to help youth learn budgeting. The bill sponsor said it would help make the system more responsive to youth needs. The committee also adopted an amendment to SB 1642 on temporary cash assistance eligibility, narrowing a SNAP-related eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the change would remove barriers for trafficking survivors while keeping existing program requirements in place. Both SB 996 and the amended SB 1642 were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned without further business.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I um I share passionately in this issue. I share passionately in this issue.
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- I um I share passionately in this<00:10:07.360><c> issue.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/20/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 107 May 1st, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Multiple people have even told me I share his same stature and mannerisms.
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- </c> She will share this honor She will share this honor with<01:07:57.599><c> the</c><01:07:57.839><
- And that sharing in legal legal fees.
- So you can share with other attorneys.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM-HHS, PSM-EIG, PSM DEFER, PSM Public Hearings 03-23-2026
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- By prohibiting our law enforcement in general from sharing, it's always a good plus to share information
- By prohibiting our law enforcement in general from sharing, it's always a good plus to share information
- By prohibiting our law enforcement in general from sharing, it's always a good plus to share information
- 23:58.400><c> comes</c> plus to share information when it comes plus to share information when it comes
- </c><00:24:53.000><c> some</c> for local law enforcement to share some for local law enforcement to share
Summary:
The joint hearing covered HB 1976, relating to dementia training for law enforcement, and HB 2443, relating to disaster services for people with disabilities and access or functional needs. For HB 1976, the Hawaii Law Enforcement Standards Board opposed the bill’s process and cost, arguing there was no documented training gap because existing CALEA accreditation already includes mental illness response training that covers dementia. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, disability advocates, caregivers, and several individuals, said dementia-specific training would help first responders better handle real-world encounters and avoid harmful misunderstandings. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including changing mandatory language to permissive language in several places and removing a deadline for the first annual training cycle; the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
For HB 2443, testimony was strongly supportive. The Disability Communication Access Board, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and individual testifiers said the bill would strengthen emergency planning and response by adding a Disability Integration Specialist and better integrating people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into disaster preparedness, sheltering, and FEMA coordination. Several speakers emphasized recent storms and rescues as evidence of the need. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including changes based on Attorney General comments and adding specialized communications and comprehensive communications planning provisions previously contained in another bill; that recommendation was also adopted unanimously.
The transcript then moved to a separate mini hearing on HB 1768, relating to immigration enforcement. Supporters, including the ACLU of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would prevent local law enforcement from entering 287(g)-type agreements or otherwise participating in federal immigration enforcement, citing civil rights concerns, community trust, and the need for police to focus on local public safety. One testifier raised concerns that local cooperation could help avoid mistakes in enforcement, while supporters responded that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and that local agencies should not be deputized for civil immigration arrests. The excerpt ends amid extended member questions and discussion, without showing a final vote on HB 1768.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Local Government (11-20-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- comprehensive approach, a three-pronged approach to how to go forward, and we call it reshaping the shared
- comprehensive approach, a three-pronged approach to how to go forward, and we call it reshaping the shared
- </c><00:18:09.679><c> responsibility</c><00:18:10.880><c> for</c> a part of our shared responsibility
- for a part of our shared responsibility for the<00:18:11.440><c> jail</c><00:18:11.760><c> system.
- Sorry, I don't have it, but I can get that for you to share with the committee, Mr.
Keywords:
Reupload to restore attendance roll call
Roll Call 00:00:00
Approval of Minutes from September Meeting 00:00:24
Presentation of the Kentucky Association of Counties Legislative Platform for the Upcoming 2026 Session 00:01:48
Discussion of Legislation Concerning Firefighter Death Benefits 00:35:43
Discussion of DNA Collection in Jails for Felony Arrests 00:45:52
Discussion of Federal Immigration Law Enforcement 00:54:18
Adjournment 01:15:39, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for its sixth meeting, established a quorum, and approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting. The main agenda item was a presentation from Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) leaders and county officials on jail funding and jail-system reform. Speakers said county jail costs have reached crisis levels, citing large and rising general-fund subsidies in counties such as Hardin, McCracken, and Warren, and noting that county general-fund contributions to jail funds have increased by 76% since 2019.
KACo outlined a three-part legislative approach for the upcoming session: incentivizing regional jails, clarifying responsibility for pre-trial felony detainees, and redefining the model for housing state inmates in county jails. On regional jails, they proposed one-time state construction funding, statutory changes to allow former county jails to serve as 96-hour holdover facilities, broader participation of jailers on regional jail authority boards, an increased supplement for closed county jails, and a one-time payment for counties that close local jails and join regional facilities. Union County Judge Adam Onan described his county’s savings from contracting with Webster County and said regionalization can reduce costs where feasible.
Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosley focused on pre-trial felony detainees, saying counties bear the full cost of housing people awaiting trial for long periods, sometimes years, and that pre-trial time is later credited toward state sentences. He argued the state benefits from that credit and referenced prior bills that would have reimbursed counties for time-served credit. Shelley Hampton then proposed replacing the current per diem model for state inmates with contracts requiring the Department of Corrections to pay actual housing costs and to support programming such as substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral programming, re-entry services, workforce training, and academics. No votes were taken on the jail proposals, and the meeting ended with the presentation and discussion of the county recommendations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/34
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I am Holly Bot, and I am here to share my story and strongly advocate for the passage of this Safety
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- </c><00:26:46.919><c> that</c> sharing a study if you could share that sharing a study if you could share
- </c><01:07:31.440><c> material</c> teenagers that may be sharing material teenagers that may be sharing
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Health Effects of Xylazine Jun 21st, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm going to share an article that she sent me about xylazine.
- So I guess at this time, I really appreciate everyone sharing perspectives.
- Any other questions, things that you'd like to discuss, share, ask before we adjourn?
- And, yeah, to Gabe's point, I think that this is really just information sharing. Absolutely.
- And part of that information sharing can be: we don't know this; we have more research to do; we have
Summary:
The working group on best practices for oversight and enforcement met for its first session and focused on xylazine, including its legal veterinary uses, its appearance in the illicit drug supply, and whether it should be classified as a controlled substance. Members discussed the distinction between pharmaceutical-grade and non-pharmaceutical-grade xylazine, the role of international/illicit sourcing, and the limits of state-level regulation if the substance is already being added to fentanyl or other drugs outside the Commonwealth. The Department of Public Health representative summarized the agency’s view that scheduling xylazine could follow the “ironclad law of prohibition” and push the market toward other, potentially worse substances, and said DPH opposed straight scheduling in favor of education, support, and harm-reduction approaches.
Veterinary members explained how xylazine is used in large-animal and research settings, why it is useful, and why federal-style scheduling could create practical burdens for veterinarians who work in the field. They also described reversal agents such as yohimbine and atipamezole (Antisedan), and noted that xylazine is not commonly used in small-animal practice. Several members raised questions about how much xylazine is actually used legally in Massachusetts, whether boards of pharmacy or distributors could provide useful data, and what other states have done. Arizona and Florida were mentioned as possible examples for further research, along with the need to examine stakeholder opposition and any effects on legitimate veterinary practice.
The group agreed to divide into two subgroups: one focused on oversight and regulation of production/distribution, and another on whether xylazine should be classified as a controlled substance and what penalties, if any, should apply. Staff said they would circulate notes, a draft PowerPoint template, and a shared folder, with members asked to submit materials by December 2, draft materials due December 4, and final approval by December 9 ahead of the next public meeting on December 11. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, a second, and unanimous closure.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- destination for both domestic and international travelers, we don't want to lose one ounce of market share
- Our region accounts for a significant share of the Commonwealth's tourism economy, with visitor spending
- We're going to share the numbers that are being computed right now. So I think we're okay.
- Thank you to the chairs and members of the Joint Committee for the opportunity to share my support for
- I can hardly think of a more important time for us. ...shared humanity through arts and dance.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development held a hearing on October 21, opening with a moment of silence for former committee chair Senator Edward Kennedy. Chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey then heard testimony on several bills related to tourism funding, arts infrastructure, public art, Native heritage, and a choreographer laureate.
A major focus was legislation to require earlier distribution of regional tourism council grants from the Tourism Trust Fund, with testimony from regional tourism leaders from North of Boston, Metro West, Cape Cod, and Senator Joan Lovely. Witnesses said delayed grant allocations make it difficult to plan fall, winter, and shoulder-season marketing, and they argued that an October 1 or September 1 deadline would help preserve tourism’s economic impact without increasing appropriations. They cited tourism’s role in jobs, tax revenue, and regional economic development, especially for smaller and less prominent tourism regions.
The committee also heard strong support for the Creative Space Act and the PLACE Act, which would help municipalities preserve affordable creative workspace and create a public art funding mechanism tied to state construction projects. Testimony from MassCreative, MAPC, arts organizations, muralists, and local arts leaders emphasized loss of workspace, displacement of artists, and the economic and community benefits of public art. Additional testimony supported bills to protect Native American heritage by preventing the sale of funerary and sacred objects in public or nonprofit collections, and a bill to establish a first-in-the-nation choreographer laureate of the Commonwealth. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee adjourned after public testimony concluded.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I shared before there will be a stage.
- I shared before there will be a stage.
- I share this because the $177,000—this was the original ask that I made when I presented it way back
- like MAV security, the porta-potties, all those are shared costs that we are jointly doing with all
- Security, the porta-potties, all those are shared costs that we are jointly doing with all the other
Summary:
The committee received updates on Idaho’s America 250 preparations, including ambassador outreach, the statewide celebration schedule, the Liberty Bell tour, and related public events. Treasurer Ellsworth reported nearly 2,000 ambassadors across cities, counties, businesses, schools, and veterans groups, and described recent branded events around the state, including service projects, food festivals, and community celebrations. Director Gallimore added that the state’s “Our American Story” booth had strong participation, Idaho’s Fourth of July event was accepted as an America’s Block Party, and the Great American State Fair and other statewide activations were underway.
Secretary McGrane outlined plans for the main Capitol celebration in Boise, including a pancake feed, parade, concert, vendors, public television coverage, and the use of an interactive website map showing Celebration Fund projects statewide. Committee members asked about tribal participation, sponsor involvement, event timing, and logistics such as the Liberty Bell transport vehicle, water, and performer accommodations. McGrane said the vehicle was being built by Kendall Ford and that the team was coordinating with the Attorney General’s Office and risk management on transport and insurance issues.
The committee debated additional funding needs for the Capitol celebration. McGrane requested $10,000 more to cover unanticipated costs such as paramedics, RVs/green rooms for performers, water, and performer compensation. After discussion about existing expenditures and the original budget, the committee approved a motion to provide an additional $10,000 in spending authority for those specific purposes, with any unspent funds to return to the committee. Members also discussed contingency planning for bad weather and agreed to revisit that issue at the next meeting, which was scheduled for June 24.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's also a bridge between cultures, allowing visitors and locals to share traditions, art, music, and
- It fosters understanding, respect, and appreciation for our shared humanity.
- As a human being, I have to share that every time the roll is called, every time a name is called, just
- Our shared experiences only reinforce our ability to work together.
- Colleagues, let us build on his legacy by recognizing our shared humanity and our shared responsibility
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a delegation from Catalonia on the 40th anniversary of the California-Catalonia sister-state relationship, Solano Community College’s speech and debate team, and several small business honorees, including Royal Clothiers and Old California Botanicals. The chamber also recognized Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones for his advocacy on democracy and voting rights, with multiple senators speaking in support of his visit.
On business, the Senate confirmed Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Ederton Speed as Executive Director of the State Bar, both by unanimous 35-0 votes. The body adopted SCR 163 designating May as California Tourism Month, highlighting tourism’s economic impact, and SCR 170 declaring Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week, with extensive testimony from senators about the trauma firefighters and first responders face and the need to reduce stigma and expand support. The Senate also adopted SCR 174 marking the 60th anniversary of California’s pilot regional centers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the system’s role in community-based care.
The Senate adopted SR 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after extended debate focused on LGBTQ rights, hate violence, and the need for allies to speak out; the resolution passed 26-0. The chamber then approved a second-day consent calendar of multiple bills by 34-0, moved SCR 116 to the inactive file, granted reconsideration on SR 111 for a later session, and heard motions to adjourn in memory of Carl Anthony and Lupe Estrella. The Senate announced committee hearings and then adjourned to reconvene Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Apr 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There is definitely shared responsibility among all of the PED staff for the implementation of the Martinez
- this, we continue to expand professional learning such as Numeracy and focus on algebra, which we've shared
- I want to thank you for this opportunity to share with you the strategies that it will take to move that
- Anyway, I just wanted to share that. Thank you. All right. Thank you.
- They do have a white paper and some other things that we can share. So then, Mr.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force Apr 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not sure if the presentation was shared with the committee.
- I did send that earlier in the I'm not sure if the presentation was shared with the committee.
- No, was there a PowerPoint shared? Has it been? Okay.
- Again, this is a position shared by Vic Blanchard.
- As y'all know, it's busy farming season, so I'll do my best to continue to share Farm Bureau's position
Summary:
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission met on April 17, 2026, with a quorum present, adopted the agenda and prior minutes, and then focused primarily on chronic wasting disease (CWD) management in light of a new positive deer detection in Washington Parish. Staff explained that the March 11 declaration of emergency expanded the CWD control area into portions of Washington and surrounding parishes, including parts of Morehouse, Union, Lincoln, and Jackson, and that the emergency rule remains in effect for 180 days unless rescinded earlier. The commission also discussed the task force’s report and recommendations, but the chair indicated those recommendations would be tabled pending legislative action on Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 (SCR 24)."} 0}
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human services policy bill gets committee OK, HF729 3/26/26
Transcript Highlights:
- They will allow us to share operations.
- Providers carry a disproportionate share of financial risk.
- Providers carry a disproportionate share of financial risk.
- Providers carry a disproportionate share of financial risk.
- Providers carry a disproportionate share of financial risk.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 729, an omnibus policy bill, and walked through a series of amendments before moving the bill forward. Early amendments addressed adult maltreatment accountability, senior nutrition flexibility, MA provider enrollment and fraud prevention, Direct Care and Treatment data and staffing provisions, disability and aging policy changes, technical corrections from DHS, behavioral health language, and MDH policy updates. Most amendments were adopted without public opposition, and several members and testifiers described them as clarifications or technical fixes to existing policy.
Testimony focused on the practical effects of the bill’s provisions. Direct Care and Treatment representatives said the changes would help with data sharing, governance, staffing, patient care, and longer return stays for certain patients. Several witnesses from the substance use disorder and health care provider community supported changes to discharge summary deadlines and claims recoupment rules, arguing that business-day timelines and limits on late clawbacks would reduce administrative burden and financial uncertainty. A disability advocate also urged passage of the bill, saying services for people with disabilities were at risk if it did not advance.
After public testimony and member discussion, the committee adopted the DE2 amendment as amended and then approved the bill as amended. Chair Noor renewed the motion to re-refer House File 729 to the Committee on Ways and Means, and that motion passed.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/26/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- This committee opportunity is really a great opportunity for us to share our journey that we've had through
- So I want to first say I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to share a few of the insights that I
- And as I will share, we have this all planned, and it's been planned for quite some time.
- this gives us an opportunity and a pathway to go down to actually use AI in a way where we do not share
- And so now I'll share what we're doing on the innovation side.
Bills:
SB1786
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The other thing I'll share from one of our trips that I'm not sure he shared broadly with everybody,
- I came into the legislature two years before he did as a senator, and we have shared territory over in
- I came into the legislature two years before he did as a senator, and we have shared territory over in
- So I got to share a little bit with him when he was on the business committee and for a couple of years
- When we were caucusing on the committee bills, and I won't share any of those.
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Senate, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution, 904
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you have a perspective on that that you would like to share with the committee? Mr.
- Do you have a perspective on that that you would like to share with the committee? Mr.
- Also, we'd like to thank you for the Idaho Water Resource Board cost-sharing grant.
- We'd also like to thank you for the Idaho Water Resource Board cost-sharing grant.
- We share the same aquifer.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 13, which urges Congress and the Trump administration to codify and follow the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision limiting federal jurisdiction over “waters of the United States.” Senator Lakey, attorney Damien Schiff, and Mike and Chantelle Sackett testified that EPA and the Army Corps had overreached in regulating their North Idaho property and that the memorial would help prevent similar federal enforcement. The memorial was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and passed by voice vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 678, which would allow wolf trappers to use transmitting trail cameras to monitor traps. Representative Shepard and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Fish and Game, Idaho Trappers Association, and livestock groups said the bill would make trapping more humane and practical, especially in remote areas and amid wolf management challenges. The Idaho Conservation League supported the intent but asked for an amendment, arguing the bill left unclear how long an animal could remain trapped and removed a minimum standard. The bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation after discussion and passed by voice vote.
Next, the committee considered several DOGE Task Force cleanup bills. House Bill 566 repeals the never-implemented STORE outdoor recreation enhancement fund; House Bill 568 repeals obsolete provisions on floating timber and territorial townsite claims; and House Bill 774 repeals minimum fine provisions for illegal hunting of mountain lion, buffalo, and caribou. Each sponsor described the measures as code cleanup with no fiscal impact, and each bill received a do pass recommendation and passed by voice vote.
The committee also received a lengthy informational presentation from the Idaho Water Users Association on North Idaho water issues. Presenters from Hayden Lake Irrigation District, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, and East Green Acres Irrigation District described aging infrastructure, urbanization, workforce shortages, aquifer conditions, and ongoing water exchange and settlement work, including the Palouse Basin, the Nez Perce-related water exchange, and the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Members asked about aquifer health and a forthcoming tribal water-right settlement involving the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. The committee then approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 23, 2026, and recessed briefly to accommodate the water presentation.