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• That includes a 6% state cannabis tax and an optional ...and that includes a 6% state cannabis tax and
• Because, as the delegate stated, he does not have this issue in his community.
• The final portion of that breakdown is 1% will go to State Police for enforcement.
• You never will pay for what this state needs by which you'll get from gambling.
• The state has no business being involved in legalizing marijuana or gambling.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• Um, got really badly injured last year at Washington State. Had a bad knee injury.
• Um, got really badly injured last year at Washington State. Had a bad knee injury.
• Um, got really badly injured last year at Washington State. Had a bad knee injury.
• Kina is great, and I recruited the Molina girls, and they went to Washington State because they wanted
• And if the answer is yes, and I think we're going to have to step up as a state to give this university

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House-Senate higher education briefing focused on how the University of Hawaii athletics department plans to remain competitive in the NIL era, especially as the House settlement and related changes allow new forms of athlete compensation. Chair and Senator Kim opened by framing the issue as balancing competitiveness, sustainability, compliance, and UH’s educational mission. Coaches Laura Beeman and Timmy Chang described how NIL and the transfer portal are already affecting recruiting and retention, with Beeman saying women’s basketball has lost six to 10 recruits because UH cannot yet match offers, and Chang citing examples of players being courted with large sums and the need to retain proven local and out-of-state athletes. Both emphasized that student-athletes should still prioritize education, culture, and team values, while also receiving support that helps them stay at UH. Athletic Director Matt Elliott then outlined UH’s broader strategy. He said the department’s vision is to create an outstanding student-athlete experience, recruit and retain elite athletes, compete at the highest level of the Mountain West, and strengthen the bond with the community. He described NIL as having moved from a largely unregulated period to a new phase in which institutions can directly control some NIL payments, while outside deals still must be reviewed for fair market value. Elliott said UH wants to use NIL to help athletes cover basic needs and build financial stability, while also keeping them academically on track. He noted the department is pursuing fundraising, including a “Boost the Bose” account, corporate sponsorships, and licensing deals, to support NIL opportunities. In response to questions from Senator Kim, Elliott clarified that UH’s approach involves both institution-controlled payments and outside NIL deals: internal payments can be structured at the department’s discretion within the cap, while external sponsor deals must go through NIL Go and meet market-value standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• And Cynthia Larrave, Ph.D., the Chancellor of the University of California at Santa Cruz. the University
• I am a graduate student researcher at San Francisco State University and a proud member of UAW 4123,
• I'm a proud member of UAW 4123 from San Francisco State University.
• I am a proud member of UAW 4123 from San Francisco State University.
• I am a graduate teaching assistant at San Francisco State University and a member of UAW 4123.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• States, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, the
• Congressional Delegation representing the State of Idaho in the Congress of the United States, assembled
• , the Congressional Delegation representing the State of Idaho in the Congress of the United States,
• the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador, the Secretary of the United States Department of
• of the United States.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several communications, including substitute senator designations and gubernatorial appointments. It also took up a memorial service honoring former Senator Carl Crabtree, former Senator Reese Werner, former Senator Wayne Kidwell, and former Secretary of the Senate Janine Wood. Each memorial was adopted after brief remarks from senators and family tributes describing their public service, character, and contributions to Idaho. The chamber also heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized visiting former senators, family members, and Girl Scouts in the gallery. In committee and referral actions, the Senate received and referred a number of measures, including Senate Joint Memorial 110 and Senate Joint Memorial 11, along with multiple new Senate bills. First-reading bills included measures on self-defense immunity and reimbursement, digital identification limits, state office vacancies and gubernatorial appointment of agency directors, beer sales by certain brewers, highway district commissioner elections, energy resources, irrigation and water district issues, mediation, juvenile corrections, human fetal tissue, ignition interlock systems, public assistance provider payments, naturopathic licensing, health department provisions, maternity price transparency, health and safety exemptions, and regional service centers in education. Several House bills were also introduced and referred, including measures on polling places, rangeland improvement, concealed weapons instruction, and virtual education and charter school requirements. Standing committee reports recommended do-pass action on House Bill 533, House Concurrent Resolution 24, Senate Bill 1258, House Bill 502, House Joint Memorial 9, and House Joint Memorial 11, with some measures referred onward for second reading or held for one legislative day. The Senate also processed second-reading bills and then recessed for the memorial service before later returning to miscellaneous business. No roll-call votes on legislation were recorded in the transcript beyond unanimous-consent actions and the adoption of the memorials, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.

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• States, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, the
• Congressional Delegation representing the State of Idaho in the Congress of the United States, the United
• States Trade Representative, Ambassador, the Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce,
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1300 by State Affairs Committee, an act relating to state government, to revise
• of the United States.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and received communications on substitute senators, gubernatorial appointments, and House bills transmitted for introduction. Committee reports moved a number of measures forward, including Senate Joint Memorial 110, House Bill 533, House Concurrent Resolution 24, Senate Bill 1258, and several newly printed Senate bills that were referred to standing committees. The chamber also advanced multiple bills through first and second reading, including measures on self-defense immunity, digital identification, state office vacancies and agency director appointments, beer sales, highway district elections, polling place liability, rangeland improvement, concealed weapons instruction, virtual education, and public charter schools. The Senate then recessed into a memorial service honoring former Senator Carl Crabtree, former Senator Reese Werner, former Senator Wayne Kidwell, and former Secretary of the Senate Janine Wood. Each memorial was adopted unanimously after brief readings and motions, and senators and guests offered tributes highlighting the honorees’ public service, integrity, work ethic, and impact on Idaho. The service included prayer, a musical performance, and remarks from current and former senators and family members. After the memorial service, the Senate returned to business, received additional committee reports and first-reading bills focused on water, irrigation, juvenile corrections, human fetal tissue, ignition interlock systems, public assistance, naturopathic licensing, hospital maternity price transparency, health exemptions, and regional education service centers. The chamber also heard a brief announcement from a guest and then adjourned until the next day.

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• states at once, or do they have to do a state-by-state investigation?
• states at once, or did they have to do a state-by-state investigation?
• States at once, or did they have to do a state-by-state investigation before, oftentimes, before they
• We were in a state of crisis in the state of Florida.
• Governor DeSantis stated that the state of Florida is number one in education because of universal parents

Summary: The Committee on Rules heard a long agenda of growth-management, elections, education, housing, and professional-licensing bills. The first major item was SB 354 on “Blue Ribbon Projects,” a framework for very large planned developments on at least 15,000 contiguous acres with 60% reserved area. After adopting a strike-all amendment, senators debated whether the bill adequately protected conservation land, local government authority, neighboring property, concurrency, and multi-county projects. Supporters argued it would create more orderly, master-planned growth and preserve large areas of land; opponents said the reserve areas were too weakly protected and the bill preempted local control. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably on a party-line style roll call, with Chair Pasadomo and Vice Chair Jones voting no. The committee then approved SB 620 on candidate qualifying, which requires candidates to disclose any foreign citizenship and, through amendments, adds a 2026 congressional qualifying framework tied to apportionment and redistricting, including revised petition rules and deadlines. Members discussed disclosure, redistricting, and candidate vetting, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/CS/CS/SB 1452, a Department of Financial Services bill, was also amended and approved; the amendments addressed My Safe Florida Home, unclaimed property, firefighter hiring, workforce housing code accommodations, and related financial-services issues. CS/CS/SB 1620, the school board members’ bill of rights, was narrowed by substitute amendment to focus on access to records, fiscal transparency, NDAs, and related rights, and it passed after supportive testimony from school board and superintendent representatives. The committee also passed CS/HB 245, which replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material,” after debate over whether the terminology change could affect the seriousness of the crime or existing case law. SB 1548, a Live Local/affordable housing update, was reported favorably with little debate. Finally, the committee approved the veterinary medicine bill creating veterinary professional associates, after amending it to require immediate supervision by a licensed veterinarian. Throughout the meeting, many public commenters and senators weighed in on the balance between development and conservation, local control, and the scope of state regulation, with several bills drawing both strong support and strong opposition before final votes.

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• This is also my second session, and I'm a student at Arizona State University in Tempe. Thank you.
• My second session, and I'm a student at Arizona State University in Tempe. Thank you.
• Constitution, the laws ratified treaties of the United States and the territories of the United States
• We have conducted a state-by-state analysis of presidential elector provisions.
• The senators representing Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Washington State, Texas would say, 'Oh, no, you're

Keywords: 1182, all

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• as a Minnesota state commissioner.
• as a Minnesota state commissioner.
• </c> previously served as a Minnesota state previously served as a Minnesota state commissioner<00:16
• This is happening in states across the United States and, in Minnesota as well.
• This is happening in states across the United States and, uh, in Minnesota as well.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:15:38.880><c> of</c><00:15:39.000><c> ours,</c><00:15:39.240><c> Lord,</c> state of ours, Lord, state
• state government.
• state government.
• I'd girls in the state of Mississippi.
• Universities and Colleges at 9:15 Universities and Colleges at 9:15 tomorrow<00:27:37.120><c> in</c><

Keywords: MS House Floor - 24 February, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• </c> Uh, the University of Hawaii, Dr. Uh, the University of Hawaii, Dr.
• We would train University of Hawaiʻi students in climate-ready knowledge to assist the state in this
• </c> the state. Mahalo. the state. Mahalo.
• And a number of states, including Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, and Washington, task university entities
• And a number of states, including Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, and Washington, task university entities

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 4 and began with announcements about committee protocol, including posting hearing notices and testimony earlier than required and using written HD1 drafts for more complex amendments. The chair also noted the new AV system and asked speakers to be clear because the microphones are sensitive. The committee then took up several University of Hawaiʻi-related measures, with most testimony coming from UH officials, state agencies, and advocacy groups, and no votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1596, relating to student basic needs support at the University of Hawaiʻi, drew support from UH, the Oʻahu Youth Action Board, and an individual. UH said it stood on its written testimony and could answer questions. HB 1597, relating to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research, received support from UH/JABSOM, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others; the Attorney General’s Office offered a procedural reminder about statewide concern. HB 1970, funding the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and the Hawaii Tumor Registry, was supported by UH, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others, with testimony emphasizing the registry’s role in cancer surveillance, prevention, and federal funding. The committee also heard HB 1598, creating a Hawaii Climate Institute. UH testified in support, citing worsening drought, heat, sea level rise, and extreme weather, and said the institute would hire climate modelers and faculty across several schools. Members questioned funding, and UH said it would seek state startup money, possible green-fee support, and federal grants, noting recent federal cuts and the need for permanent positions. HB 1989, on water retention, was supported by UH as a study to slow runoff and improve aquifer recharge. HB 1951, on biosecurity, drew support from UH, DLNR, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, students, and other organizations; testimony stressed invasive species threats, the need for biocontrol research and containment capacity, and possible sites for a statewide facility. HB 1952, funding agricultural research station improvements on Kauaʻi, was supported by UH, the Farm Bureau, and others, with testimony noting aging facilities and the need to modernize stations across the islands. Finally, HB 2005, relating to language access, received UH support, with a UH representative noting that credit programs may fit best in a credit-bearing academic program and that Outreach College could be an option for noncredit programs.

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• </c><00:02:15.040><c> Cutting</c> state of Minnesota. Cutting state of Minnesota.
• But what I will say is that states that have these policies are the majority of states now.
• But what I will say is that states that have these policies are the majority of states now.
• But what I will say is that states that have these policies are the majority of states now.
• and in our state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:55:15.160><c> Um</c> Washington State. Um Washington State.
• </c> here, only in the state of Washington. here, only in the state of Washington.
• And I see that in Washington state, too.
• We came up with Washington state, too.
• ><01:21:33.640><c> motto</c><01:21:34.040><c> is</c> in Washington state the motto is in Washington state

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• the state of Tamaulipas.
• Uh, 49 states lost agriculture market exports. One state, we went up, Mr.
• and, and other states.
• Uh, I just want to give a state of the state for the poultry industry, and the great state of Texas.
• in the state.

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• Over on page 5, as you can see in Figure 1, eight states have now made their school meals programs universally
• New Mexico joined these other states by unanimously passing Healthy Universal School Meals legislation
• With the Healthy Universal School Meals Act, the state is essentially paying for students who do not
• The state increased its investment in Universal School Meals by 20%, from a total of $206 million in
• childhood hunger by being one of the first states to implement universal free meals for all.

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• Pino, Deputy Secretary of State. Johanna Tejo, CFO.
• At the state level, it is a statutory requirement.
• It is funded from the State Lands Maintenance Fund, which is revenue from renewable uses of the state
• You Really do help our state budgeting with ease.
• , Commissioner of Public Lands, Attorney General, State Auditor and State Treasurer, is there an ongoing

Keywords: 996, all

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• Today, I'm pleased to welcome representatives from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis
• The state of California was the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as an official state
• So if someone doesn't like what the state is doing, they can't sue the state.
• We need to look at our home and community and fix our state. We need to fireproof our state.
• Berman state your point.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• New York State was the only state to have lost population since 2020.
• nation after just Florida, Washington, and D.C.
• the top 25 states.
• population projections for all 50 states.
• What if the state could attract and retain more people from other states, as we did back in the early

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Fitzgibbon's holds a bachelor's degree from the best university, Iowa State University.
• University in Massachusetts.
• In the United States, last year, last year of the Biden administration, 886,000 jobs.
• I do believe small businesses, they're the engine of our economy, every state.
• And it was amazing how universal the vision was.

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

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• As a state that already stands on the cutting edge of health care education and research, As a state
• Maryland, Colorado, Washington, and Minnesota have all passed state authority to set upper payment limits
• We, the state, we, the state, we, the state can say there will be a penalty. They are not allowed.
• As we've heard, other states, including Colorado and Washington, are already implementing this, and this
• expenditures in the state.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a broad set of health care bills focused on cost, market oversight, pharmaceutical access, transparency, hospital closures, and pharmacy access. Chairs John Lawn and Cindy Friedman opened by emphasizing recent health care reforms and the need for further action on the drug supply chain, PBMs, private equity, and affordability. The committee heard testimony on several measures, including a Betsy Lehman Center bill to make technical changes and create a permanent trust account for federal and private funding, and bills on hospital profits and fairness, hospital closures and health planning, pharmacy deserts, and health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access. No votes were taken during the hearing. On the hospital profits bill, physicians and labor advocates strongly supported capping hospital CEO compensation at 50 times the lowest-paid worker, requiring greater financial transparency, and directing penalties from high-margin public hospitals into a Medicaid reimbursement fund. Testifiers argued that executive pay is excessive while frontline staff and safety-net services are under strain. Committee members raised concerns about unintended consequences, including whether hospitals might shift workers to contract status or lose executive talent, and whether the bill would actually direct money to the safety net. Supporters responded that the measure is one piece of a larger effort and that the bill’s Medicaid reimbursement provisions would help underserved hospitals. Testimony on market oversight and pharmaceutical access centered on rising health care and drug costs, PBM practices, and the proposal to give the Health Policy Commission authority to set upper payment limits for certain drugs. Consumer advocates, disability advocates, an independent pharmacist, the Attorney General’s office, and others supported stronger oversight, citing premium increases, affordability problems, and the impact of high drug prices on patients and community pharmacies. Pharma and some industry witnesses opposed parts of the bill, warning that upper payment limits could disrupt access, create legal issues, and fail to address the broader supply chain. The committee also heard support for stronger hospital closure notice and public hearing requirements, and for a pharmacy deserts bill aimed at identifying and addressing closures like the one in Roxbury that affected thousands of patients.

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• A physician that states all over my website: I am not a physician.
• There were 40 of us that I believe that the bill states it would prosecute.
• And without state intervention, these veterans ...communities across the state, particularly in my home
• Importantly, as stated, supervision remains in place at all times.
• to use a multi-service health club studio in multiple states.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on access to care, professional licensing, and consumer protection, beginning as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking. AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing up to 30 qualified dentists from Mexico to work in underserved California areas for up to three years; the author and sponsor framed it as a cost-neutral way to address dental shortages, the California Dental Association moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and members expressed support. AB 1703 would restrict use of osteopathic titles and osteopathic manipulative treatment to licensed DOs; supporters said it would prevent patient confusion and unlicensed practice, while non-physician osteopaths argued it would criminalize a long-standing, safe practice and reduce access. Members raised concerns about consumer clarity and access, and the author said she would continue working with opponents. AB 2250 made technical cleanup changes to last year’s hemp enforcement law, with support from the cannabis industry and no opposition. AB 1758 would raise the annual seller-of-travel assessment for the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund from $35 to $60, and AB 1794 would allow prescribed enteral nutrition formulas to be drop-shipped directly to patients’ homes with pharmacist oversight; both drew support and no opposition. AB 1775 would expand state licensing priority and related support for veterans discharged because of a federal transgender military policy, with emotional testimony from a transgender Army captain and support from equality and women’s organizations. AB 1939 would allow licensed professional fiduciaries to form corporations, and AB 2477 would create a limited provisional period for new pest control employees to work under supervision while licensing is pending; both were supported, though AB 2477 drew questions about supervision and committee amendments. AB 1999 would address veterinary workforce shortages by creating retired volunteer status, a shelter-veterinarian pathway, changes to VCPR rules, and narrowing the owner exemption to exclude surgical procedures; supporters cited animal welfare concerns, while some opponents warned about overreach. AB 2010 would permit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics in nontraditional settings to expand access, but the Veterinary Medical Board and some advocates opposed it unless amended over safety and clarity concerns. AB 2311 would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians, with supporters saying it would improve recruitment and access and opponents warning about erosion of physician autonomy; the author said the bill included safeguards, a sunset, and reporting requirements, and continued negotiations were ongoing. After quorum was established, the committee took roll-call votes and advanced the bills, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan votes, with several measures placed on call and others sent to Appropriations, Judiciary, Revenue and Taxation, Military and Veterans Affairs, or other committees as noted.