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• </c><00:40:50.880><c> our</c><00:40:51.119><c> state,</c> regional housing all across our state, regional
• It reflects updated revenue projections for the securities assessment.
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Bills: HF2300, HF2432, HF2445, HF2443, HF2439, HF3023, HF1615, HF2563

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• Bill 1371 relates to the operation of certain. Department transit authorities.
• They are exclusively owned and operated by transit authorities.
• Beyond emergencies, the Corpus Christi RTA also faces outdated laws that could. complicate operations
• Our nearest level one trauma center is 80 to 100 miles north.
• because there may not be a trauma center that close.

Bills: SB868, SB1337, SB1371, SB1377, SB1426, SB1620, SB2064, SB2065, SJR4, SJR 4

Keywords: SB 868, rural volunteer fire department assistance program, volunteer fire department assistance fund, Texas Government Code, wildfire, wildland fire, high-risk wildfire area, fire suppression, rural fire departments, volunteer firefighters, emergency response, public safety, grant allocation, appropriations, disaster preparedness, tax penalties, interest calculation, overpayment, tax law, refund process

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• The Washington Poison Center operates 24/7.
• Qualified health centers and eligible hospitals.
• Harborview Medical Center and UDA Medical Center are both 340B covered entities and the backbone of Washington's
• Harborview Medical Center and UDA Medical Center are both 340B covered entities and the backbone of Washington's
• Our operating margin was Our operating margin was about 1% in 2024, and we hope to achieve break-even

Bills: SB5904, SB5915, SB6025, SB5933, SB5990, SB5981

Keywords: nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held public hearings on several bills. SB 5904 would clarify that only human beings may use nursing titles, including in the context of AI or chatbots; the sponsor and nursing witnesses said it would protect transparency, patient safety, and the nursing profession, and testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. SB 5915 would change the Health Technology Assessment Program’s review criteria and timelines, giving priority to technologies already recommended by Medicare or national guidelines; supporters, including educators and patients with rare or serious conditions, said the current process is too rigid and can block access to needed treatments. SB 6025 would update the definition of fetal death to use the best clinically accurate gestational age rather than last menstrual period; the sponsor and clinicians said this would align the law with medical practice and reduce emotional and financial burdens on grieving families, though the hearing drew substantial opposition sign-ins. SB 5933 would require the Department of Health to share EMS overdose data in near real time with ODMAP, with privacy protections and limits on law-enforcement use; public health, local government, recovery, and youth witnesses said it would improve overdose response and save lives, while the Poison Center asked for amendments to include its data and avoid conflating overdoses with poisonings. SB 5990 would allow APRNs or physician assistants to serve as local health officers in counties under 100,000 population; the sponsor said rural counties need more flexibility, while local public health groups supported broader access but raised concerns about qualifications, and naturopathic physicians argued they should also be included. SB 5981 would prohibit drug manufacturers from limiting 340B drug access through contract pharmacies or requiring extra data as a condition of sale; safety-net hospitals, health centers, rural providers, and patients said it protects access and funds care, while manufacturers, employer groups, and some industry representatives argued the program lacks transparency, can raise costs, and should be narrowed. No final votes were taken in the excerpt, and the committee closed each hearing after testimony, with sign-in counts noted for several bills.

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• </c><01:23:43.679><c> your</c> service um and who operates your service um and who operates your benefit
• So whereas the other slide was centered around financial eligibility, this piece is centered around functional
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• This first one is centered around HR1.

Bills: HF4609, HF4401

Keywords: infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy

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• That's what voting centers do.
• Every single fire station was a voting center. Why?
• And so that's how we operate in Apache County. So... And so that's how we operate in Apache County.
• Counties that have operated vote centers are really concerned that their elimination, as contemplated
• There are real operational concerns.

Bills: HB2006, HB2085, HB2109, HB2167, HB2205, HB2410, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

Bills: SB43, SB50, SB145, SM2

Keywords: parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care

Bills: SB43, SB50, SB145, SM2

Keywords: parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care

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• We will take up Tab 6, SB 484 on data centers.
• Some stats from the Regional Economic Consulting Group show some of the tax revenue that data centers
• Finally, there's a national security component to this.
• Finally, there's a national security component to this.
• Center Collideud. Center Mayfield. Vice Chair Pizzo. Thank you. Senator Mayfield, Vice Chair Pizzo.

Bills: S0408, S0986, S0678, S0800, S1050, S0484, S1118

Keywords: vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.

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• Members, we will take up tab 6, SB 484 on data centers.
• Some stats from the Regional Economic Consulting Group show some of the tax revenue that data centers
• Finally, there's a national security component to this.
• Finally, there's a national security component to this.
• Center Collideud. Center Mayfield. Vice Chair Pizzo. Thank you. Senator Mayfield, Vice Chair Pizzo.

Bills: S0408, S0986, S0678, S0800, S1050, S0484, S1118

Keywords: vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and heard testimony from sponsors, industry groups, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders. SB 986 would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places, including rooms and bars, and drew support from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association with concerns about preserving designated smoking areas on private property. The Florida Cannabis Action Network opposed the bill as overly broad and potentially harmful to patients and property rights. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 678, which restores statutory authority for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; an amendment made clarifying changes and applied the act retroactively to January 1, 2025. SB 800, dealing with unlicensed engineering practice penalties and creating an engineering student loan assistance program for state agency and water management district engineers, was amended and reported favorably. SB 408, which creates a cause of action related to vaccine manufacturers advertising in Florida, generated extensive debate. Supporters argued it would address declining public trust in vaccines and provide accountability, while opponents said it is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, and duplicates existing compensation systems. Despite opposition, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then took up two data center bills by Senator Avila. SB 484 would regulate large-scale data centers by preserving local planning authority, requiring PSC tariff rules so large load customers pay their own costs, and limiting consumptive use permits unless water impacts are avoided and local zoning is satisfied. Testimony was mixed: some speakers supported consumer protections and economic development, while others urged carve-outs for self-powered facilities and warned against overregulation. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for information about proposed data center locations and proprietary business information; members raised concerns about how much local officials could disclose, and the sponsor said he would work on clarifying language. That bill was also reported favorably. Finally, SB 1050, which requires veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so pet owners can choose their pharmacy while preserving veterinary discretion, passed without opposition and was reported favorably.

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• systems must include at least one autism-specific training in coordination with their local CARD centers
• Local CARD centers. And that is the bill. Thank you, Senator Harold.

Bills: S0206, S0420, S0556

Keywords: autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment, teacher stipend, salary supplement, professional development, inclusive education, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, behavioral disabilities, school district compensation, collective bargaining

Summary: The committee first heard SB 420, which would require portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be prominently displayed in classrooms used for social studies and in all K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Senator Burgess framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to America’s 250th anniversary, while Senator Davis raised concerns about exclusivity, political precedent, and state intrusion into local classroom decisions. Senator Osgood and others asked about sensitivity to diverse student populations and whether additional figures such as Harriet Tubman could also be displayed. Burgess said the bill would not prevent other displays, emphasized the two presidents’ historical significance, and committed to funding support so the mandate would not burden districts. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 206 on autism education and teacher preparation. Senator Harrell’s strike-all amendment required teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, required ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, created an autism loan forgiveness program and salary supplement provisions, and directed district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A second amendment removed a proposed change to the legal definition of autism so that issue could be handled separately. Senators Davis and Osgood asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and how the bill would affect educators already working in autism classrooms; Harrell said he was open to further discussion and wanted to ensure flexibility while still requiring the credential. Public testimony included support from Orange County Public Schools, a parent of children with autism, and others. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 556, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band satisfies both the PE credit and a fine or performing arts credit. Supporters said the bill expands inclusive options and reduces administrative burdens, and Senator Yarborough praised the change as giving students more flexibility. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation votes for appointments in tabs 4 through 7 and recommended all of them favorably by a single roll call vote.

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• And you saw the threats come in the detention center from the older boys.
• And it becomes a barrier to those of us that operate short-term, secure detention facilities.
• I’m a policy associate for Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights.
• ...with Southern Poverty Law Center, Deborah Salvador, N.
• Criminal networks use organized operations to steal checks, 2021.

Bills: HB36, HB52, HB56, HB68, HB92, HB119, HB140, HB147, HB160, HB171, HB289, HB351, HB552, HB784

Keywords: HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury

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• draws a bright line between real water quality credits that are permanent, measured, and financially secured
• We are a children's advocacy center.
• I am the Executive Director of a Child Advocacy Center in Citrus County, Florida, and also sit on the
• I am the Executive Director of a Child Advocacy Center in Citrus County, Florida and also sit on the
• This increases statewide scrutiny and could slow interlocal negotiations, especially in regions where

Bills: S0018, S0028, S0260, S0848, S0934, S1014, S1102, S1264, S1566, S1622, S1724

Keywords: negligence, compensation, child welfare, law enforcement accountability, personal injury, police negligence, law enforcement, monetary compensation, civil rights, city liability, electric vehicle, EV, battery fire, lithium-ion battery, towing, wrecker service, vehicle storage, submerged vehicle, saltwater damage, fire marshal

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a wide range of bills focused on water safety, utilities, housing, transparency, and claims relief. CS/SB 848 on stormwater treatment was presented as a follow-up to prior water-quality legislation and reported favorably with one support waiver. SB 28, a claims bill for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland, was also reported favorably. CS/SB 658, a bipartisan child-drowning prevention bill for rental properties, drew extensive testimony from child advocacy and drowning-prevention groups in strong support; amendments required rental license applicants to certify compliance and removed local-government add-on authority, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 18, a claims bill involving the estate of a deceased minor and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, prompted questions about settlement and responsibility but was ultimately reported favorably despite opposition from a waiver form. Several utility and infrastructure measures were considered. CS/SB 1724 would regulate municipal utility service outside city limits, limit revenue transfers, require public meetings, and cap rate differences; an amendment added gas utilities, and the bill was reported favorably after testimony from municipal utility representatives and small-county advocates. CS/SB 1014 would require municipal utilities to extend water and wastewater service to certain nearby residential properties without conditioning service on annexation; an amendment narrowed the bill to residential uses and clarified capacity and grandfathering provisions, and it passed favorably. CS/SB 1102 would allow local infrastructure surtax revenue to fund body camera programs, with an amendment making the surtax authorization prospective and requiring a new referendum; it was reported favorably. CS/SB 260 on electric-vehicle storage in towing yards was amended to focus on storage only and to tie the higher fee to the period before fire-risk inspection, then reported favorably after testimony from insurers, fire officials, and EV industry representatives. The committee also advanced education, housing, and ethics-related bills. SB 1264 would ease zoning and code barriers for small private schools and micro-schools, with supporters arguing it would expand school choice and opponents raising implementation concerns; it was reported favorably. SB 934 on Florida Keys areas of critical state concern was amended to remove a tax-exemption section that conflicted with the Live Local Act, then reported favorably. SB 1622 would provide a one-time waiver of late financial-disclosure fines under specified conditions and was reported favorably. Finally, CS/SB 1566 on local government spending and transparency required online posting of budgets and related materials, and an amendment added utility revenue reinvestment and other changes while removing DEI spending restrictions; the bill drew support for transparency but concern from small cities and counties about cost and workload, and it was reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment after senators recorded votes on selected bills.

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• generally would direct the Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the feasibility of developing regional
• We learned during the task force that there are certain parts of the state that have these regional portals
• The committee substitute basically allows the State Board of Education employees to operate just like
• The bill is not a mandate to run new routes or expand operations.
• Coffey is operating.

Bills: SB205, SB582, SB625, SB1884, SB1903, SB2600, SB2617, SB2751, SB111, SB3061, SB1908

Keywords: fetal development, health curriculum, public schools, middle school health education, grade 7, grade 8, State Board of Education, school health advisory council, Texas Education Code, pregnancy, reproductive health, infertility, birth defects, prenatal development, unborn child, trimester, medically accurate instruction, age-appropriate instruction, drug and alcohol effects, lead exposure

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• Representative Bayham, HCR 32, asks the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the
• year talking about how out of line Louisiana is, not just with the rest of the country, but also regionally
• Nick Waltz, Lafayette Regional Airport, Wood Carson, Jim Nichols, Baton Rouge Airport, Mike Taferroo,
• Nick Waltz, Lafayette Regional Airport, Wood Carson, Jim Nichols, Baton Rouge Airport, Mike Taferroo,
• provide information if requested, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, and David Cook, Lake Charles Regional

Bills: HCR32, HCR53, HCR60, HCR68, HB582, HB730, HB762

Keywords: Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, oversized vehicles, permitting, economic impact, transportation, local regulations, Louisiana economy, Interstate 12, I-12, Interstate 55, I-55 interchange, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, highway infrastructure, transportation planning

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• It's very important for them that they do bet with legal operators as opposed to illegal operators.
• It's very important for them that they do bet with legal operators as opposed to illegal operators.
• that are legally operating.
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Bills: SCR145, SCR132, SCR31, SCR110

Keywords: traffic violations, demerit point system, driver license points, traffic safety, hit and run, reckless driving, repeat offenders, recidivism, Department of Transportation, DOT, task force, traffic enforcement, road safety, vehicle code, license suspension, county police, Hawaii transportation, SCR132, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Makakilo Drive Extension

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• I also created the Southern Regional Boards for workforce. >> Thank you, Chairwoman members for recognizing
• I also created the Southern Regional Boards for workforce.
• That's been operational for a little over a year now and it's been operating well, but they realized
• they truly identified was taking the workforce board from 40 members to 45 members and then the regional
• they truly identified was taking the workforce board from 40 members to 45 members and then the regional

Bills: HB462, HB477, SB210, HB462, HB477, SB210

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, health benefits, nonprofit organization, agriculture, insurance regulation, taxation, hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, HB462, chiropractic, chiropractor, State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, professional licensing

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• For example, we want to make sure that updates to the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act are aligned
• This association represents more than 1,400 new franchise car dealerships operating in 290 cities and
• . would be forced to operate, making them take cash even if they didn't want to, accept all credit cards
• Security has been one of our major concerns. I have to have bailiffs in my office.
• we're all supportive of doing the actions that you're requesting for... your personal privacy and security

Bills: HB12, HB149, HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696

Keywords: election law, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, law enforcement, jurisdiction, voter fraud, local prosecuting attorney, public safety, communication, governor approval, interoperability, political subdivision, radio systems, artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance

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• A trade association report from the World Pet Association indicates that retail operators who only sell
• Since the ordinance changed, three of the stores that previously operated inside the city limits have
• This bill would further strengthen our network and secure it against attacks from foreign adversaries
• Used responsibly and fully transparent on how they operate, it may be a good vehicle.
• And what about lenders that have a security interest in the sales process?

Bills: HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

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• Shout out to all the first responders, DPW workers, plow operators, health care personnel, and everybody
• She said, secure life insurance now before you get tested.
• She said, secure life insurance now before you get tested.
• Risk your physical health by not knowing or risk your financial security by finding out.
• And for what it's worth, remembering that for more than a century, life insurers operated successfully

Bills: H5112, S2921, H4914

Keywords: genetic discrimination, genetic testing, genetic information, DNA, hereditary risk, insurance underwriting, life insurance, health insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, medical privacy, consumer protection, anti-discrimination, insurer regulation, Commissioner of Insurance, chapter 176D, underwriting, hereditary disease, genomics, travel insurance

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• On the bill, the definition of gas-operated... ...firearm.
• Could you address the definition of gas-operated firearm, Madam Chair?
• So, gas-operated firearms—this definition is meant to encompass firearms that use a gas operation system
• And I wondered if you considered a similar approach... ...for these gas-operated weapons.
• When I retired, I was the Associate Assistant Director of Regulatory Operations, so...

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations