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• But just in case you didn't know, your average EMS provider went through paramedic school, EMT school
• , and paramedic school in 12 to 16 months.
• Anybody can access it to see it, but if there's any changes made, there needs to be a subscription purchased
• Needs to be a subscription purchased. Correct. Thank you for clarifying that.

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Summary: The Committee on Health and Mental Health first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2370, House Bill 3278, and House Bill 1638 do pass. HB 2370 passed 13-9, while HB 3278 passed 15-0 and HB 1638 passed 17-0. The committee then moved into public testimony. Senate Bill 1015, sponsored by Senator Nuremberg, was presented as a measure creating a legal process for assisted outpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness who are at risk of deterioration, hospitalization, or harm. Supporters, including the Missouri Behavioral Health Council and the Missouri Association of Public Administrators, said it would reduce hospitalization and incarceration and improve access to care. The senator and witnesses emphasized collaboration with hospitals and the Department of Mental Health, and no opposition was offered. The committee also heard a detailed presentation on the STARS program from SSM Health representatives, explaining it as a Missouri-based EMS and pediatric emergency planning system that uses physician-approved, electronic care plans for children with complex needs. Members asked about costs, access, and how the program differs from the bill discussed previously; witnesses said the program is free for EMS and emergency access, but hospitals that write plans pay implementation and subscription fees. House Bill 2903, by Representative Mayhew, would give county and district hospitals relief from certain public-entity requirements, including some Sunshine Law-related burdens, board qualifications, and financial reporting timelines, to help them compete with private hospitals. Supporters from Phelps Health said the bill would reduce administrative burden and protect proprietary information; there was no opposition. Finally, House Bill 3379, by Representative Dolan, would expand and strengthen Missouri’s employee disqualification and mandated reporting rules for abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The bill adds more mandated reporters, including bank personnel and first responders, creates penalties for knowingly failing to report, and requires quicker DSS follow-up to reporters. DHSS supported the bill, citing recent financial exploitation complaints, while the Missouri Bankers Association said it supports the goal but wants to work on the mandatory reporting language so banks are not exposed to liability for situations they cannot readily detect. No formal opposition was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• that the agency is authorized to receive payments from other state agencies for IT services and purchases
• The agency requests $200,000 in one-time funding from the general fund for purchasing office furnishings
• professionals and, yes, it will be maybe $500 per person, and they may have to go to a less expensive school
• documented, supporting, you know, again, reducing criminal justice involvement and increasing outcomes in schools
• And the other thing I've heard, comes in schools, and the other thing I've heard is, well, we have one

Summary: The committee began with a general fund update from Legislative Services, which reviewed the latest green sheet, explained where to find budget information and hearing schedules online, and noted that JFAC actions had updated the FY 2026 and FY 2027 ending balance estimates. Members asked about tracking workgroup progress and were told to consult analysts and workgroup members rather than circulate a public daily summary. The update also noted several bills moving between chambers, including House bills 503, 556, 684, 737, and 759, and Senate Bill 1226. The committee then considered and approved several agency budgets and supplemental requests. The Idaho State Tax Commission budget was reconsidered and approved with a revised FY 2027 motion that removed funding for the chief operating officer salary and set aside funding for property tax education, tax automation, fast tax collection services, seasonal employees, replacement items, and OITS hardware; accompanying language restricted the fast tax collection money to that purpose and required any unused amount to revert to the general fund. The Office of Information Technology Services received approval for FY 2026 supplemental funding for Chinden campus furnishings and the E-CORE grant, and FY 2027 enhancements for enterprise security, the E-CORE continuation, and the final IT modernization transfer of 58 positions from Health and Welfare, along with cash-transfer language tied to SWICAP costs. The Military Division’s request for indirect cost recovery funds passed, but a proposed add-on for the state education assistance program failed. The Industrial Commission and Public Utilities Commission budgets also passed with dedicated-fund increases for IRIS maintenance, training, disability fund costs, and replacement hardware. The Department of Fish and Game budget was approved with a large package of dedicated and federal fund enhancements for fishery habitat work, Good Neighbor Authority projects, hatchery and lab inflation, temporary employees, wolf depredation response, communications, and equipment replacement, along with reappropriation authority. The Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Public Health Services drew the most debate: one motion would have funded home visiting, immunization assessment restoration, lab testing, ARPA grants, HIV and hepatitis prevention, and related items, while a substitute motion sought to keep some funding but move the home visiting program to Early Learning and Development and restore additional public health items. Both motions failed, leaving that budget unresolved in committee. The meeting ended with new language for the State Controller and State Treasurer requiring monthly cash reconciliations between Luma and TATERS, reporting to JFAC and LSO, and retention of supporting documentation for audit purposes. The committee adjourned after being reminded that budget setting would continue through the week and that Monday’s agenda would include education, administration, building fund, and lottery budgets.

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• schools, nearly 40% of eligible schools statewide.
• And I think trying to create more expansion as early as middle school.
• The Office of Private Occupational School Education.
• and an intermediate school with fifth and sixth graders.
• I mean, those are great schools that are really for the young.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a public FY27 budget hearing at Barnstable Town Hall, with opening remarks emphasizing the Cape and Islands’ seasonal infrastructure, housing, transportation, workforce, and digital needs. The hearing began with testimony from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, which outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s budget priorities for job training, apprenticeship, youth employment, reentry programs, and unemployment insurance modernization. The secretary highlighted proposed funding for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, Career Technical Initiative, YouthWorks, reentry workforce development, and services for young adults with disabilities, along with a proposal to streamline youth work permits. Members also discussed the unemployment trust fund, the COVID assessment on employers, rising unemployment, and the need to improve DUA customer service and claims processing. Committee members asked about job seeker barriers such as child care, housing, transportation, and out-migration of young workers, as well as how to keep Cape Cod graduates and seasonal workers in the region. The administration said its strategy is to pair training with broader affordability investments and to expose students to career pathways earlier, including through middle school, early childhood STEM, YouthWorks, pre-apprenticeships, and Building Pathways. Senators and representatives also raised concerns about regional funding disparities, especially for Hampshire Franklin MassHire, and the administration said it is reviewing MassHire funding and service equity through a policy committee and statewide workforce board. On unemployment assistance, officials reported major improvements in wait times and claims processing, but said they are still working through backlogs and staffing challenges while maintaining program integrity. The committee then heard testimony from the Executive Office of Economic Development. The secretary described House 2 as a fiscally restrained budget with no new taxes or fees, while preserving core programs and using the Mass Leads Act tools to support competitiveness. EOED’s proposal included funding for the Community One Stop for Growth, rural economic development, social enterprise operating grants, regional economic development organizations, the Workforce Investment Trust Fund, Community Workforce Partnerships, Pathmaker, advanced manufacturing training, life sciences, innovation vouchers, AI initiatives, small business assistance, and tourism and live theater support. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation also testified on its FY27 request, focusing on consumer protection, licensing, banking, insurance, and public safety regulation. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• </c><00:39:39.839><c> Her</c> D-rated schools in the county. Her D-rated schools in the county.
• and school districts rural communities and school districts across<00:47:27.520><c> America.
• </c><02:20:38.800><c> County</c> on a five day school week. County on a five day school week.
• </c> schools staffed, keeps roads maintained. schools staffed, keeps roads maintained.
• Catholic High School. Jay served as in Catholic High School.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He'd show up at the the schools or Bob.
• </c><01:25:45.679><c> funding</c> to balance that on school funding to balance that on school funding
• They have some of our school systems.
• ><c> rid</c><04:13:52.479><c> of</c><04:13:52.560><c> the</c> schools that have gotten rid of the schools
• , at the parochial schools.

Keywords: 981, all

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• So, as you can see here, there is a cost of about 50 to $1,000 to purchase a pound of PAS to use, say
• </c><00:18:40.960><c> a</c><00:18:41.280><c> pound</c> about 50 to $1,000 to purchase a pound about 50
• to $1,000 to purchase a pound of<00:18:42.160><c> of</c><00:18:42.559><c> PAS</c><00:18:43.120><c> to
• ><c> it's</c><00:24:20.960><c> an</c> purchasing products whether it's an purchasing products whether
• </c> ventilation equipment used in schools ventilation equipment used in schools and<00:53:26.079><c>

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The company could actually even purchase their product at the grocery store, ship it to a lab, request
• The company could actually even purchase their product at the grocery store, ship it to a lab, request
• Could you imagine purchasing foods now without the food label on it?
• Could you imagine purchasing foods now without the food label on it?
• to purchase advanced 21st century<00:32:39.440><c> farming</c><00:32:39.919><c> equipment</c><00:32:

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then there are school districts, charter schools, intermediates, cooperatives, and tribes, tribal schools
• in our private schools.
• </c> the schools safe. the schools safe.
• . school. school.
• . schools. schools.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This amendment is necessary and critical for four schools in the state of Arkansas to be open and stay
• , Kingston School, Rural Special School, and Timbo School.
• This amendment is necessary and critical for four schools in the state of Arkansas to be open and stay
• , Kingston school, rural special school, and Timbo school.
• But back on page 1, in the general fund, in the public school fund, it's zero. It's the same.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• </c> are the schools that I attended. there. are the schools that I attended. there.
• Currently, schools are benefits.
• and middle school to our high school and middle school kids,<07:37:17.600><c> throw</c><07:37:17.840
• </c> students after high school in America. students after high school in America.
• in a Title I school district.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• schools in the country.
• This is a long schooling, and, you know, trying to retain these folks is very difficult because they
• So we wanted to make sure that we were able to purchase those vaccines.
• I'm still old school. But it also looks at giving more authority... ...an emergency bill.
• I'm still old school.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 130, which would require heart calcium scans for people over 50, allow pharmacists to manage related screening and medication, and eliminate cost-sharing barriers for the testing and treatment. The sponsor argued the bill could prevent coronary artery disease deaths and reduce long-term health costs, while an industry lobbyist questioned whether it would actually save patients money and raised concerns about the substitute language. After questions about costs, rural access, pharmacist training, liability, and the effect of treatment, the committee adopted a due pass recommendation on the committee substitute by a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 31, the EMS personnel licensure interstate compact. Supporters from the Chamber of Commerce, Think New Mexico, the Health Care Authority, and an autism advocacy group said the compact would help address EMS shortages, improve emergency response, and support rural health workforce needs. One opponent warned about out-of-state personnel practicing under unfamiliar standards and possible retention problems. The committee adopted an immunity-related amendment and then gave the bill a 9-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 33, the psychology inter-jurisdictional compact, was also heard and amended with a similar immunity change. Supporters said it would expand telehealth and behavioral health access, while some members questioned data on workforce shortages, standards, and how the compact would affect New Mexico’s oversight. The committee approved the amended bill 8-0. House Bill 43, a cleanup bill for PERA disability and survivor pension provisions, was presented as a technical measure to clarify statutes, update the disability earnings cap to match Social Security, and reduce ambiguity without changing benefits or liabilities. Members asked about double-dipping, survivor provisions, and fiscal impact, and the bill received a 9-0 do pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Memorial 22, which asks the Legislative Finance Committee to study how CYFD-administered state and federal funds support domestic violence services. Sponsors and advocates said funding has been flat or reduced despite rising need, and that providers need clearer, more transparent data; committee members expressed concern that the state lacks a clear accounting of where the money goes. The memorial passed on a 9-0 vote.

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• he visited over 30 schools that week promoting agriculture education at the elementary school level.
• They provide product to most of the schools in Kentucky.
• They provide uh product to most of<00:18:13.600><c> the</c><00:18:13.880><c> schools</c><00:18:14.880
• </c><00:18:15.679><c> So,</c><00:18:15.840><c> they're</c> of the schools in Kentucky.
• So, they're of the schools in Kentucky.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee convened for its first meeting, called the roll, elected co-chairs under KRS 248.723, and approved the prior meeting minutes. Representative Michael Pollock was elected House co-chair and Senator Jason Howell was elected Senate co-chair, allowing the meeting to proceed. The Agricultural Development Board then reported on activity from December 2024 through April 2025. Staff described board and finance corporation funding totals for each month, county council meeting activity, leadership trainings, lender trainings, and outreach events such as Kentucky Proud breakfast, Ag Tag Month, and agriculture education week. The report also highlighted several funded projects: a Whitesburg farmers market project for Cowan Community Action Group, Community Farm Alliance’s work supporting farmers markets and nutrition programs, a Metcalfe County 4-H ham project, Hopkinsville Elevator’s rail expansion, and W and W Veterinary Services’ large-animal facility upgrade. Members discussed the importance of the tobacco settlement funds and the committee’s stewardship role. Senator Webb urged new members to read House Bill 611 and its history, emphasizing careful use of the limited funds and noting the committee’s statutory mission. Representative King asked about possible federal nutrition policy changes, and staff said Kentucky is already pursuing a “Food as Medicine” initiative and a partnership with the Kentucky Hospital Association. The meeting also recognized interns and announced a June 20, 2025, 25th anniversary event for the Agricultural Development Fund at the Kentucky History Center.

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• Is this used for value-based purchasing, or is it intended to be in the future used for value-based purchasing
• </c> data to drive their uh purchasing data to drive their uh purchasing decisions<00:51:05.359><c> and
• Or they could also go to school, or earn $580 per month.
• We tried to help her find her school.
• able to get them back in school.

Keywords: During the committee meeting live stream, portion of the video was lost due to network issues. There were also some technical difficulties with content and the incorrect background image being used. The lost footage was recovered from backup, and the other issues corrected in post production editing. 1. 00:00:41 Call to Order 2. 00:01:02 Roll Call 3. 00:02:54 Approval of Minutes 4. 00:05:06 Statutory Reports and Data Requests 5. 00:35:14 2025 and 2026 Session Update 6. 01:03:10 Board Structure Updates and Subcommittees 7. 01:05:20 Public Comment 8. 02:23:14 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Board meeting opened with quorum, approval of the March 9 and March 16, 2026 minutes, and a welcome to new member Representative Willner. The board then heard a presentation from the Department of Medicaid Services on several statutory reports: the quarterly budget analysis (LRC) report, the quarterly MCO report, the provider tax and assessment report, the enrollee demographic report, the annual behavioral health/substance use disorder utilization report, and the Medicaid pharmaceutical rebate fund. Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Bechal explained the reports and answered questions. On spending, DMS said the quarterly budget analysis report should be read using the summary tabs because the first tab reflects only traditional Medicaid and does not include all populations. Lee said the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026 showed about $191 million more in waiver spending than the same period last year, about $250 million more in other categories such as nursing facilities, CCBHCs, and FQHCs, and roughly $450 million more in total fee-for-service spending. She also noted that Medicare Part D premiums are 100% state funds and estimated the state-fund increase at about $140 million. For managed care, DMS said pharmacy, inpatient hospital, and outpatient hospital spending made up about 66% of MCO payments so far this fiscal year. Members asked about administrative costs, provider tax impacts, citizenship-status categories, medical loss ratio, and whether the reports could be expanded to show recoupments and citizenship-based spending. DMS clarified that the spending figures discussed were benefit costs only, not administrative costs, and said administrative match rates vary. On the provider tax and directed payments report, Lee said the new CMS proposed rule would allow separate payment terms to continue through the grandfathering period, but that the impact would be substantial for providers even if the administrative effect was minimal. She also said DMS was still reviewing unusual citizenship categories such as “other” and “unspecified,” and would provide more information on medical loss ratio and recoupments if available. Auditor Ball raised concerns about alleged waste, duplicate Social Security numbers, ineligible enrollees, and high error rates in other programs. Lee responded that Medicaid focuses on fraud, waste, and abuse, but said the cited $800 million figure was not factual because it did not account for people enrolled in more than one Medicaid program at the same time. She said DMS is reviewing eligibility systems, including changes tied to community engagement requirements, and is working with the cabinet’s eligibility staff and ombudsman division on error rates. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• </c> He was doing well in school. He was doing well in school.
• school</c><00:46:17.440><c> for</c> he's out of school for he's out of school for 30<00:46:19.359><c
• I'm talking about school associations. I'm talking about school boards.
• A family gives property to a school, the local school board, for the use of a school, but they have a
• </c><01:11:48.400><c> for</c><01:11:48.640><c> the</c> school, the local school board for the school,

Bills: HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328 , HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy

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• If someone relies on a going out of business sale and makes a purchase, they can sue and get $500 per
• Kids who are bored at school are eager to look for something exciting on their phones during the school
• Kids who are bored at school are eager to look for something exciting on their phones during the school
• My name is Xin Quan, a parent of a high school student.
• My name is Xin Quan, a parent of a high school student.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several bills. SB 5976 would revise the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act by narrowing liability for misleading email subject lines and changing damages and Consumer Protection Act claims. Business, retail, hospitality, and e-commerce witnesses supported the bill, saying recent litigation has created uncertainty and exposed routine marketing emails to excessive penalties. Consumer advocates and the Washington State Association for Justice opposed it, arguing the current law protects consumers from deceptive marketing and that the bill would weaken enforcement and class actions. SB 6111 would require age verification and parental consent for minors creating social media accounts, restrict providers’ use of minors’ data, and authorize enforcement by the Attorney General and a limited private right of action. The sponsor and several parents, medical professionals, and advocacy groups supported the bill as a response to social media harms, including addiction, depression, cyberbullying, eating disorders, and exposure to harmful content. Technology and civil liberties witnesses opposed it, warning about privacy, data security, constitutional concerns, and the difficulty of implementing reliable parental consent and age verification. The committee also heard SB 6250, which would raise the maximum small loan amount from $700 to $1,200 and index it to inflation. The sponsor and a lender representative said the change would update an outdated limit and preserve existing consumer protections. Opponents, including legal aid, poverty, housing, labor, AARP, and community advocates, argued the higher cap would increase debt burdens and fees for low-income borrowers and older adults. Staff also briefed SB 6257, which would allow illness-related tolling for trainee real estate appraiser licensing timelines, and SB 6289, which would direct Commerce to create a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; SB 6289 drew supportive testimony from Commerce, ports, economic development groups, and business interests. The committee also held confirmation hearings for several Gambling Commission and Lottery appointees, who described their backgrounds and service, but no votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.

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• The resolution also prohibits a school district or charter school employee or independent contractor
• A school district or charter school may not require an employee or contractor to refer to a person by
• A school district or charter school may not require an employee or contractor to refer to a person by
• school sports, high school guidance counselor, high school assistant principal, middle school principal
• , and school board member.

Bills: HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2129 , HB2170 , HB2210 , HB2228 , HB2352 , HB2460 , HB2533 , SB1019 , SB1045 , SB1050 , SB1078 , SB1083 , SB1167 , SB1184 , SCR1006

Committee: Senate Government

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology

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• The local homeless prevention aid is to make sure that kids who are in our schools have a place to lay
• an acknowledgement that if you don't have a place to lay your head at night, you can't perform in school
• The local homeless prevention aid is to make sure that kids who are in our schools have a place to lay
• an acknowledgement that if you don't have a place to lay your head at night, you can't perform in school
• <00:09:40.920><c> in</c> purchase in purchase in 2062,<00:09:43.600><c> then</c><00:09:44.560><c> the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So they reached out and said, how would we do parity with public schools?
• they are school boards different which they are school boards or<01:14:58.320><c> schools</c><01:14:
• </c> or schools answer to an elected school or schools answer to an elected school board<01:15:00.320
• </c> point on the requirements for the school point on the requirements for the school prek<01:17:37.880
• I think we talk a lot about school districts having lower standards.

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So in section six, the county, starting at line 3.32, the county may purchase by any number of means
• Equipment<00:58:10.200><c> purchases</c><00:58:10.800><c> listed</c><00:58:11.200><c> here</c><00:58:
• After 15 years of education, college, medical school, and residency, you want to practice in a place
• After 15 years of education, college, medical school, and residency, you want to practice in a place
• After 15 years of education, college, medical school, and residency, you want to practice in a place

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of this bill is to establish a clear evidence-based cardiac emergency response framework for Idaho schools
• of this bill is to establish a clear evidence-based cardiac emergency response framework for Idaho schools
• They have stats that show that if school districts simply have an emergency plan written and in place
• reading of the bill that that would be required, that can be a very dangerous thing for a person purchasing

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee opened with roll call, approved the February 3 and 4 minutes, and set aside House Bill 496 at the sponsor’s request for a later date. The committee then introduced RS 33187, sponsored by Representative Wheeler, which would create an evidence-based cardiac emergency response framework for Idaho schools, including AED access, staff training, and coordinated response plans. Wheeler cited a real-life school cardiac incident and said the American Heart Association supports the concept; the committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee next heard House Bill 526 from Representative Ehlers on cottage food operations. The bill would allow small sellers with annual sales of $5,000 or less to sell certain time- and temperature-controlled foods, such as ice cream, bacon, and salsa, under cottage food rules rather than requiring commercial kitchen inspections and permits. Ehlers said the measure is intended to reduce barriers for entrepreneurs while keeping labeling requirements in place, including contact information, home-kitchen disclosure, and allergen warnings. Elizabeth Criner of Food Northwest testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the current cottage food rules are designed for shelf-stable products and that expanding to time- and temperature-controlled foods raises food safety concerns. She also said the bill was unclear about whether existing labeling and safety rules would still apply, especially for allergens. Committee members asked about allergen labeling, the $5,000 threshold, and consumer responsibility. Despite those concerns, the committee voted to send House Bill 526 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned and announced it would meet again the next day at 8:30 a.m.