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• We represent audiologists in Washington State and throughout the United States.
• as I live in state.
• In our state, CDTAs, as you heard from Dr.
• In our state, CDTAs, as you heard from Dr.
• Bob Lott stated that he does it quarterly.

Bills: SB6226 , SB6305 , SB5924 , SB5990 , SB5185 , SB5845 , SB6071 , SB6258

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: SB 6226, Washington, audiology, audiologist, hearing aid specialist, speech-language pathologist, telehealth, teleaudiology, clinical autonomy, clinical judgment, in-person care, remote care, Board of Hearing and Speech, hearing instruments, hearing aids, dispensing hearing aids, standards of care, professional licensure, health professions regulation, patient-centered care

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• it with a different... ...different widely used maximum interest rates that are used by many other states
• Almost all other states have already adopted these changes to their insurance regulations.
• The peg that the state of Minnesota was using is no longer valid or relevant; it kind of went away.
• A substantive change and mirrors existing protections in state law, but I think to be safe, it makes
• I think just to make sure the record is stated correctly, it's the bill as amended.

Bills: HF2601 , HF2607 , HF2027 , HF2608

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• </c><00:04:42.720><c> and</c> visitors from across the state and visitors from across the state and Beyond
• As a member of the State Board, I've traveled around the state to look at different trail opportunities
• But I did see one common thread that existed throughout the state: small towns with state highways that
• </c> responsibility of the Minnesota state responsibility of the Minnesota state government<00:28:52.360
• </c> this project especially given the state this project especially given the state budget<00:29:56.559

Bills: HF2066 , HF340 , HF341 , HF566 , HF2107 , HF2130

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads

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• In addition, Representative Anderson and I welcome Laura Tanaka from the Council of State Governments
• The meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Council.
• Welcome, and please state your name for the record. Thank you, Mr.
• I will state funding for programs like Farm to Food Shelf.
• Under the federal code, there are trainings that have to happen.

Bills: HF2446

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• Weeks depending on code section.
• of School Counselor Association Code of Ethics, and this is new; it requires the State Department of
• codes anywhere across the state.
• There is no requirement for anyone to adopt or enforce building codes if... ...adopt or enforce building
• So, this medication program applies to the whole state now? Yes, it does. The whole state.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Family Code 264.001 gives the state a compelling interest in protecting children from abuse, neglect,
• These are all over the state.
• It allowed the ISDs to exempt themselves from state education code, including those that require certification
• You can compare state to state.
• . state.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• State your inquiry.
• State your inquiry.
• State your inquiry.
• State your inquiry.
• of Texas, the same state that can—I'm Law in the state of Texas, the same state government that can

Summary: The House met in a late-session floor session that began with prayer, pledges, quorum, and a series of excused absences and Senate messages reporting action on numerous bills, conference committee appointments, and conference reports. Members also adopted a memorial resolution honoring Mark James Hanna, a Capitol lobbyist and advocate for nurses, and a congratulatory resolution for Rishi Tarumalasetti, an eighth-grade civics bee winner from Katy. The chamber also received and recorded a parliamentary colloquy about an unusual Senate request on SB 293, with the Chair stating the House could not recede from only part of its amendments and could not suspend the rules because the bill had not been returned from the Senate. The bulk of the session was devoted to taking up conference committee reports and related procedural resolutions, especially the state budget. The House adopted a resolution allowing the SB 1 conferees to go outside the normal bounds, then adopted the SB 1 conference report on a 107-21 vote. Debate on the budget centered on public education funding, tax relief, health care, corrections pay, and judicial compensation, with supporters calling it a responsible compromise and opponents arguing it was overly expansive and insufficient on property tax relief. The House also adopted a technical correction resolution tying judicial pay increases in SB 1 to the House version of SB 293, and members discussed at length the relationship between judicial salaries and legislative pensions. The chamber then adopted a long series of conference reports on measures covering topics such as school library review and book challenges (SB 13), SNAP restrictions on sweetened drinks and candy (SB 379), hospital price transparency (SB 331), nursing home accountability (SB 457), school district personnel compensation conflicts (HB 3372), property notice rules (HB 2011), research and development tax credits (SB 2018), and several other bills affecting elections, permits, education, and criminal justice. Most reports passed by wide margins, though some drew significant opposition, especially SB 13 and SB 379. The House also granted several Senate requests for conference committees and introduced additional resolutions to suspend conferee limits on various bills as the session moved toward adjournment.

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• All additional witnesses will be limited to stating their name, organization, if they represent one,
• Currently, the State Water Resources Control Board provides no guidance on how to capture, treat, and
• in opposition to AB 916. ...Personal Care Products Council respectfully in opposition to AB 916.
• Plain soap and water is fully compliant with the FDA's food code. It's less expensive.
• And that is a lot of our state working, right? Right, right. So I have like four more questions.

Summary: The Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee met to adopt its rules, establish quorum, and approve a consent calendar of five bills, all sent to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee then heard three measures: AB 638 by Assembly Member Rodriguez on stormwater capture for irrigation of urban public lands; AB 60 by Assembly Member Papin on banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products; and AB 916 by Assembly Member Lee on restricting certain antibacterial soap ingredients in consumer hand soaps and body washes. AB 638 was presented as a climate and water-supply measure directing the State Water Resources Control Board to develop guidelines for capturing and safely reusing stormwater for irrigation. Supporters, including NRDC and several environmental groups, argued it would reduce potable water use and help move stalled projects forward. The bill drew no opposition and received strong support from committee members, including requests to coauthor. It passed the committee on a due pass motion to Appropriations. AB 60 would ban synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products due to health and environmental concerns. Supporters cited endocrine disruption, reproductive harms, persistence in waterways, and international restrictions. The bill passed on a due pass motion to the floor, with one member not voting. AB 916 generated the most debate: supporters said the three targeted antimicrobials offer no added benefit over plain soap, may contribute to health harms and antibiotic resistance, and should be banned in consumer products while exempting health care settings. Opponents argued the ingredients are already under FDA and DTSC review, raised preemption concerns, and warned of costs and impacts on food handling and other uses. After extensive discussion, the committee approved AB 916 on a due pass motion to the Committee on Health, with several no votes.

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• </c> transmission rates than other states transmission rates than other states because<00:40:30.560><
• </c> actually negotiate with other states actually negotiate with other states that<00:43:17.000><c>
• </c> electricity prices surged to the state electricity prices surged to the state imposed<00:51:13.440
• </c><01:12:24.560><c> uh,</c> talked to the governor and council uh, talked to the governor and council

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The state would be the last dollar.
• And not all states do that.
• When I had stated, I stated an additional question is what we were getting at, and that was going to
• The State Department of Education is an executive agency under the State Board of Education.
• The funds in the Safe and Drug-Free Schools are state dollars that are from state tobacco money, and

Summary: The committee received a detailed JFAC presentation on the K-12 public school support budget from Legislative Services analyst Kellan McGurkin, followed by testimony from Superintendent Debbie Critchfield. McGurkin reviewed how Idaho’s school funding formula works, including support units, staff allowance, career ladder salary funding, discretionary funding, health insurance, transportation, facilities, and the Public Education Stabilization Fund. He explained the FY 2026 revised budget, including a reduction in projected support units and an ongoing $22.3 million general fund rescission, and then walked through the FY 2027 request and the Governor’s recommendation. Major FY 2027 items included health insurance adjustments, transportation growth, federal fund authority, and proposed one-time special education initiatives: a $5 million high-needs fund and a $1 million regional service model, both tied to interest or transfers from other funds. The Governor also recommended eliminating or reducing some items, including virtual school-related payments and a reduction to Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding, which would lower the general fund request compared with the agency proposal. Critchfield framed the budget around enrollment trends, shifting student populations, and the need for flexibility in how districts use existing dollars. She highlighted gains in literacy, graduation rates, dual credit and career technical participation, and said the department wants more categorical flexibility for professional development, technology, and digital content funds so districts can redirect unused money to higher priorities such as literacy or special education. She also described the Idaho Career Ready Students grant as having created 170 new programs and said remaining funds are obligated. On special education, she said costs are growing faster than current funding and argued for a bridge solution while broader funding issues are addressed; she also said the department is pursuing a regional service-center model to help rural districts share hard-to-fill specialists. Critchfield additionally outlined planned federal waivers on assessments and flexibility, and said the state is seeking more control over education decisions. Committee members focused heavily on funding mechanics, especially whether career ladder and health insurance money is distributed per teacher or through support units, how discretionary funds are used, why insurance amounts in the budget book differed from current projections, and whether districts can use leftover health insurance dollars for other purposes. Members also questioned the proposed special education funding, the use of interest earnings from dedicated funds to support the general fund, the size and use of school contingency balances, and whether the state should revisit the funding formula itself. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting; the discussion remained in presentation and questioning, with several follow-up requests for data and clarification.

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• As opposed to the state, state revenue.
• , this is a state that is, everyone says we're a poor state, we're not.
• Not only are we not a poor state, we are probably one of the richest states when it comes to permanent
• And here in New Mexico, I mean, this is the 2nd highest energy producing state in the United States with
• Uh, the bill requires 2/3 of any appropriation of the fund be invested by the state investment council

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

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• </c> director on the council. director on the council.
• </c> Council staff. I'm excited to be here. Council staff. I'm excited to be here.
• </c><00:08:02.080><c> Um</c> Heritage Council. There's 12 members. Um Heritage Council.
• I can't build this parking lot here or this without getting approval from the council and the legislature
• buildings.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

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• COVID and the council decided to keep it.
• As I stated, my name is Steve Sauci.
• In this state, I believe, according to other states.
• Access has been a major issue in our state.
• , because it all has to be state by state, obviously, and our state has to Different challenges as far

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• in those states.
• When Synchronous received the funding to build an enhanced HIE for our state, it was developed based
• We are in the process of working with state buildings to ensure that they are accessible for everyone
• We know that at the state, maybe you've heard GSD manages most state buildings, and they've made a concerted
• It provides a centralized reporting place for all state buildings on accommodations, whether website

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities in opposition. Hello, chairs, committee members.
• Hawaii<00:51:53.520><c> State</c><00:51:53.760><c> Council</c><00:51:54.079><c> on</c><00:51:54.319><
• c> Developmental</c> Hawaii State Council on Developmental Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities
• We build affordable relocatable homes for individuals and organizations across the state.
• I want to acknowledge our building code has done as and restrictive as it could be at times also has

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• the</c><01:49:32.800><c> state</c> the building code process in the state the building code process in
• I'm told that there state building code.
• </c><01:58:03.199><c> of</c><01:58:03.280><c> our</c> state building codes in sort of our state building
• building code being permitted if the state building code is more than two additions behind the published
• </c> state building code. state building code. &gt;&gt; Thank<02:03:11.040><c> you.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 525, which would have transferred administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the related board to OPLC. The chair said the sponsor was no longer interested in moving forward, and Representative Schmidt moved ITL. The motion passed 14-0 with two members absent, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. The committee then considered Senate Bill 182 on the maternal mortality review committee. The chair described a narrower amendment that would keep the name change, clarify operations so recommendations are returned to the appropriate entities, and expand contact with family members and close contacts, while dropping a proposed addition of a Department of Corrections member. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then moved ITL and placed on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 185, dealing with OPLC investigations and backlog reduction, received an update from OPLC General Counsel Nicholas Fry. He described efforts to improve public communication, clear the complaint backlog, standardize intake and expert review, add automated responses and website updates, use weekly legal-viability reviews, create preliminary investigation protocols, and establish a process for law-enforcement referrals. Members asked about board involvement and criminal-conviction cases; Fry said boards are kept informed and that such matters can proceed either through complaints or application/background-check processes. Representative Groa requested a follow-up update in January, and the committee agreed to an oral report then if needed. The bill was then voted ITL unanimously and placed on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 349 on optometrists performing ophthalmologic laser procedures. Dr. Angelique Sawyer testified in support, saying the amendment adds more specific proctoring and qualification requirements, based on language requested after earlier hearings, and that similar systems exist in other states. Representative Sers confirmed that the new sections were the key additions, while Representative Schmidt said he remained open to the concept but wanted a thorough review and asked about a subcommittee. The discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended, with no vote recorded on HB 349.

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• And starting September of 2024, we have installed QR code signs at 44 locations throughout the state.
• And as a native resident of the state of Florida, I'm very proud to say that I think the state of Florida
• will be the first state to see this happen in the United States of America.
• will be the first state to see this happen in the United States of America.
• the state.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met and first received an update from FDOT on the Sun Trail shared-use nonmotorized trail program. FDOT said the program, created in 2015 and expanded by 2023 legislation, now includes connections to the Florida Wildlife Corridor and received a one-time $200 million appropriation plus increased annual funding. The department reported programming about $180 million of that funding, completing 42 construction projects totaling nearly 95 miles in 21 counties, and installing trail counters and QR-code surveys to measure usage and economic impact. Members expressed support for the program and asked no substantive questions. The committee then heard a presentation on FDOT’s locally administered state transportation funding programs, including SCOP, SCOPM, SCRAP, SIGP, and TRIP. FDOT explained these programs support local roadway resurfacing, bridge repair, drainage, paving unpaved roads, and safety or capacity improvements, with varying state match levels depending on the program and eligibility. FDOT said its adopted five-year work program includes more than $1.4 billion for local transportation improvement projects. A member asked whether toll revenues from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties fund these programs; FDOT said it would research the funding source and follow up. The committee’s main discussion was a panel on advanced air mobility (AAM), including FDOT and industry representatives from Supernal, Joby, Atlantic Aviation, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, and Eve Air Mobility. FDOT described its AAM planning work, advisory committee, local government guidebook, and upcoming training, while panelists emphasized Florida’s leadership, the likely use of existing airport and heliport infrastructure first, and the expectation that private investment will fund much of the early vertiport buildout. Members raised concerns about community acceptance, privacy, zoning, airspace congestion, security, and lessons from scooters and drones. Panelists repeatedly stressed a “crawl, walk, run” rollout, local government coordination, multimodal connectivity, and public outreach. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the panel.

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• The state spends $5,000, but avoids roughly $133,000 in incarceration costs.
• The state spends $5,000, but avoids roughly $133,000 in incarceration costs.
• 100, over 100 land trusts throughout the state of California.
• The state has the opportunity...
• A 100% tax credit represents a direct payment by the state with virtually no precedent in state tax policy

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• All right, go ahead, state your name, who you're with.
• The transfer sale of water states that a majority of the city councils of those seven cities would have
• cannot produce enough tomatoes to feed the United States.
• State your name and point of pertinence.
• It's kind of like the state water planning process.

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• </c><00:35:02.000><c> and</c> vocational rehab grants to states and vocational rehab grants to states
• > Police,</c><00:40:20.160><c> we</c> In Department of State Police, we In Department of State Police
• , plumbing inspectors, boiler staff, HVAC staff, and building code enforcement.
• </c> building code enforcement. building code enforcement.

Keywords: 958, all