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• I work, manage the water development section at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. All right.
• throughout the entirety of the manual, and improves consistency and clarity across those policy sections
• Terminology regarding general work requirement and disability was updated throughout the sections, and
• That section was removed.
• commissioner shall develop and promulgate rules for the implementation and administration of this section

Committee: All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Keywords: 1204, all

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• In the first section, you'll see a letter from Ms.
• In the first section, you'll see a letter from Ms.
• In the first section, you'll see a letter from Ms.
• Number eight, Department of Health with UAMS for a physician consultant to the trauma section of the
• This is for on-site validation for the Arkansas State Crime Lab's forensic toxicology section, including

Committee: All ALC-REVIEW

Keywords: 1204, all

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• 2021, we noticed a disturbing trend in several key indicators: adverse maternal outcomes, cesarean sections
• to decreasing unnecessary medical procedures, to improving preterm deliveries, decreasing cesarean section
• just to give you an idea, some of the quality measures that we're targeting within the bundle: C-section
• , C-section with postpartum care, doula utilization,...
• C-section rate, postpartum care, doula utilization, low birth weight, and five of them are for performance

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The meeting focused on maternal health and behavioral health services for pregnant and postpartum people in Connecticut. Dr. Fatmata Williams of DSS gave an update on the Husky maternity payment bundle, explaining that it was created in response to worsening maternal and neonatal outcomes and racial disparities. She said the bundle, launched in 2025, shifts payment away from fee-for-service toward prospective case rates, quality measures, and shared savings, while covering services such as doulas and maintaining access to behavioral health and other non-pregnancy-related care outside the bundle. She noted 26 maternity practices are participating, quarterly quality reports have been distributed, reconciliation is planned for 2026, and DSS is considering refinements such as adding newborns, revisiting shared losses, and possibly expanding to FQHCs after further stakeholder review. Shelly Nolan of DMHAS then described the state’s women’s services and recovery continuum, including pregnant and parenting treatment programs, women’s recovery support programs, community transition support with rent subsidies, the Proud program, REACH navigation, recovery houses, and outpatient services. She emphasized that many programs are under capacity and that DMHAS uses a no-wrong-door approach, real-time bed availability, technical assistance, and training to improve access. She also reviewed initiatives tied to substance-exposed pregnancies and safe sleep, secure storage, naloxone distribution, reproductive health integration, breastfeeding support, and upcoming conferences and trainings. She said the department works closely with DCF and community partners to reduce stigma and improve family-centered care. Beth Garrigan presented on the Access Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms program, a statewide consultation service for providers serving pregnant and postpartum individuals up to 12 months after delivery. She said the program offers real-time psychiatric consultation, referral support, and one-time face-to-face assessments, and has provided more than 4,300 consultations and resource/referral support to over 700 individuals since 2022. Members and legislators praised the service and discussed how it helps providers connect patients to care, follow up on referrals, and address barriers such as fit, stigma, and workflow. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with plans for the next meeting on June 8 and a request for Dr. Williams’ slides to be posted online.

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• In Article 2, that is the section for the extension of those budget items for the advisory and also for
• Article 3 describes the Department of Health Policy sections.
• of Article 3 uh describes the Department of Health<00:01:57.800><c> Policy</c><00:01:58.520><c> sections
• </c> Health Policy sections. Health Policy sections.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The A18 corrects a problem that we created for ourselves during the negotiations, and it removes a section
• So, it deletes page 41, deletes section 63. Representative Cleborne, is “unintentionally” a word?
• <00:12:30.240><c> page</c><00:12:30.520><c> 41,</c><00:12:31.040><c> deletes</c><00:12:31.560><c> section
• </c> So, it deletes page 41, deletes section So, it deletes page 41, deletes section 63. 63. 63.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When we sat down with LSO and looked at the section of code, however, and I'm looking at the bill, I'm
• Well, let me just start by saying part of the reorg of this section of code Part of the reorg of this
• section of code was designed to make it easier to read.
• I'm having a little trouble reading that section: any plant disease-causing organism, and that goes through
• There's also a section of code, 52-501, which deals with public health and safety nuisances, and the

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following last line: RCW and creating a new section
• New section. Section 4, this act takes effect January 1, 2027. Senator Cortes. Thank you, Mr.
• New section. Section 2. This act takes effect July 1, 2026. Senator Cleveland. Mr.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2340 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , HB1796 , HB2091 , HB2249 , HB2254 , HB2353 , HB2431 , HB2441 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB2124 , HB1069 , HB2104 , HB2624

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and approval of the previous day’s journal. It received a House message that the House had passed second engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5010, and then took up Senate Resolution 8700 honoring Yolanda Cortinas Trout Manuel for her community service, business leadership, and public service. Senator Fortunato sponsored the resolution and spoke warmly in support, and the Senate adopted it by voice vote and recognized the guest in the gallery. The chamber then confirmed Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9142, Maria Seguyenza to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, after supportive remarks from Senators Bateman and Wilson-Clair. The Senate also passed Substitute House Bill 2248, described as a technical cleanup bill for Secretary of State corporate filings, and House Bill 2309, which removes postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs to broaden applicant pools. House Bill 2348 passed as a Department of Natural Resources efficiency measure allowing smaller land sales to be posted online and clarifying fair-market-value requirements. The Senate deferred Second Substitute House Bill 1128 at first, then later adopted a striking amendment and passed the bill as amended. The bill creates a child care workforce standards board to study workforce conditions and make recommendations; several proposed amendments by Senator King to add child-safety training language, add an expiration date, and narrow the board’s scope were rejected. Supporters said the board would professionalize child care work and improve wages and standards, while opponents argued it would add government and costs without solving affordability. The Senate also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2523 on the Community Reinvestment Program, with supporters emphasizing accountability, periodic review, and an independent study, and passed Substitute House Bill 2428 to prevent unintentional lapses in life insurance policies by allowing third-party notices. Finally, the Senate passed House Bill 2340, expanding the CARES substance use disorder recovery program to nursing assistants, and Engrossed House Bill 2317, which streamlines licensing for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program sites in certain educational settings. Most bills passed by wide margins, though Second Substitute House Bill 1128 passed with a narrower 28-19 vote. The Senate then recessed for lunch and caucus.

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• This is just applied to people covered under Section 324?”
• “So Section 324 is a broad statute area that pertains to reciprocity for all the different professions
• This section is that gold standard we talk about.
• It's the same section. It's exactly the same section. That's why I'm...

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We don't have to address it, and that's not going to affect any other section.
• It's not a new section. That's true.
• And finally, this legislation allows single-section manufactured homes to be placed on lots of 400 square
• feet, and multi-sectional manufactured homes to be placed on lots up to 800 square feet.
• Again, it is a voluntary program, and it is a new section of code, with a lot of definitions there.

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

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• House Bill 2029, amending Section 49-1333, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Water Infrastructure
• House Bill 2120, amending Section 42-1-1-1-1-1-1, A.R.S., relating to property tax exemptions.
• House Bill 2126, amending Title 12, Chapter 4, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 12-412, relating
• House Bill 2126, amending Title 12, Chapter 4, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 12-412, relating
• House Bill 2131, amending Section 13-302, A.R.S., relating to weapons and explosives.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as American Heart Month, with Representative Willoughby emphasizing CPR and AED readiness. Members also welcomed students and guests from Wilcox Christian School, the Arizona State Fair Association, and other visitors. The chamber then handled routine business including attendance, journal approval, committee assignments, and first and second readings of numerous bills. The Committee of the Whole considered several measures, including HB 2016, HB 2133, HB 2223, HB 2459, HB 2501, and HB 2785. Most received do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and amendments. HB 2785, a major tax conformity bill, drew the most debate: supporters said it would align Arizona law with federal tax changes, prevent taxpayers from having to amend returns, and provide certainty during filing season, while opponents argued it would create a large revenue loss and benefit corporations and the wealthy without a clear funding plan. The committee adopted the Ways and Means amendment to HB 2785 by a 31-22 division vote, and the bill ultimately received a do-pass recommendation. Back on the floor, the House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and sent HB 2016, HB 2133, HB 2123, HB 2459, HB 2501, and HB 2785 to engrossing. In third reading, HB 2029, HB 2120, HB 2126, and HB 2131 passed, while HB 2045 failed on a 19-36 vote and then failed again on a reconsideration motion by 25-27. Members then made several personal privilege remarks about legislative process, representation, and Black History Month, and the House adjourned until the following Wednesday afternoon.

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• So in section 2, page 12, line 15, the committee substitute refers to license logos rather than division-approved
• We are going to insert as new Section 3, line 3, line 7, an amendment to Section 26-2C-17.1.
• And it adds at the end of the new Section 5, formerly Section 4, that a licensee is liable for products

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Keywords: 996, all

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• So in Section 2, page 12, line 15, the committee substitute refers to license logos rather than division-approved
• We are going to insert as new Section 3, line 3, line 7, an amendment to Section 26-2C-17.1.
• And it adds at the end of the new Section 5, formally Section 4, that a licensee is liable for products

Summary: The committee first took up HB 294, the Cannabis Product Packaging Regulation Act, with a committee substitute. The sponsor and Regulation and Licensing Department said the bill would tighten cannabis packaging rules to reduce appeal to minors by limiting colors, materials, and design elements, while allowing some color for warnings and approved logos; the substitute also addressed misbranding and third-party manufacturing liability. Public testimony was split: cannabis industry representatives and related businesses argued the bill would create major packaging costs, waste inventory, hurt small businesses and tertiary industries, and was better addressed through education, safe storage, and stronger enforcement; supporters from public schools, state police, and a cannabis company said the bill would help protect children and make violations easier to identify. Committee members debated whether “reasonably appealing” should be defined in statute or rulemaking, whether packaging changes would actually reduce youth access, and whether stronger penalties or warning labels would be more effective. The committee adopted the substitute and advanced HB 294 on an 8-3 do pass vote. The committee then heard HB 298, as amended, which would create a 50% state income tax credit for maintaining or replacing existing short-line railroad track, capped at $5,000 per mile, after an amendment removed a proposed credit for new rail and reduced the fiscal impact. The sponsor and railroad representatives said the measure would help preserve and improve short-line infrastructure that supports mines and other customers, while committee members asked about the amendment, the scope of the credit, and why the state should be involved in what they viewed as a local economic development tool. The bill drew no opposition in testimony and passed unanimously, 10-0, as amended. Finally, the committee considered SB 58, which would extend the property tax abatement period for metropolitan redevelopment areas from seven years to up to 14 years, with flexibility for shorter terms under the Senate amendment. Supporters from the City of Albuquerque, Realtors, and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce said the change would improve project feasibility, attract investment, and help revitalize blighted areas; the sponsor explained that MRAs are locally designated redevelopment districts and that the longer abatement period reflects current construction costs and project timelines. Committee members asked about which areas qualify, how abatements work, why the state sets the term, and whether local governments could do this on their own. The bill passed on an 11-0 do pass vote, and the committee adjourned.

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• make that request, and I just looked at that amendment late and realized that it was going to the section
• And I just looked at that amendment late and realized that it was going to the section where it said
• system requires of survivors of gender-based violence, and I'm very hopeful that with the intent section
• And so I'm very hopeful that the testimony, the intent section, and our state judicial rulings are all
• We all know that the trial lawyers and other groups testifying on this bill raised concerns around section

Summary: The Law and Justice Committee first heard testimony on four gubernatorial appointments to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Kristen Ferreira, a Chelan County Superior Court judge, said she would bring a rural court perspective; Lisa Mannion, the King County Prosecuting Attorney, emphasized fairness, equity, victim input, and modernization of sentencing grids, and answered a question about her gun responsibility advocacy by saying responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights can coexist. Kate Bedward, an appellate public defender with experience in tribal and other defense systems, said she wanted to help evaluate whether the sentencing scheme is meeting Washington’s goals. Rochelle Cleland, seeking renewal in the survivor/lived-experience seat, stressed the importance of survivor and victim voices and criticized the commission for leaving the victim advocate seat vacant and for how it handled a recent vote. The chair said the committee would take executive action on the appointments the following Tuesday. In executive session, the committee reviewed and amended several bills. SB 5906, concerning data and personal safety protections in public accommodations, was amended with a substitute and an amendment requiring notification of union representatives when certain early learning or school employees are subject to immigration enforcement; it received a due pass recommendation. SJM 8014, requesting an investigation into the killing of Aishanor Eski Aege, was amended for more neutral language and also received a due pass recommendation, with members noting the emotionally charged nature of the memorial. SB 6087, expanding liability protections for donations of baby items, and SB 5890, reclassifying certain high-speed driving conduct as negligent driving in the first degree, both advanced after substitutes/amendments were adopted. SB 6017, addressing victim- and witness-centered court procedures, advanced after the sponsor withdrew a proposed amendment for later floor work; members discussed trauma-informed protections and funding concerns. The committee also advanced SB 5520 on compensation for wrongly convicted persons after rejecting amendments that would have removed civil detention language and advance-payment provisions, with members debating the scope and fiscal impact of the bill. SB 6239, concerning arbitration for older tort claims, moved forward after extensive discussion about balancing survivor access to compensation with state and local fiscal concerns and sovereign immunity. SB 5886, expanding personality rights to forged digital likenesses, was advanced with a substitute combining it with related subject matter. Finally, SB 6190 on critical infrastructure protection and scrap metal records was amended to require photographs and database reporting for certain transactions and then received a due pass recommendation. The committee adjourned after sending the bills to the Rules Committee, subject to signatures.

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• records requests, I reviewed nearly 20 years of inspection reports documenting advanced corrosion, section
• We made improvements to about a nine-mile section of logging road that connected with about a three-mile
• , a three-and-a-half-mile section of paved county road.
• that we're seeing right now is that the bridge is on the National Historic Register, and there is a Section
• certain statutory obligations or limitations, which are specified in the bill in subsection 3 of Section

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee began with a work session on the Fairfax Carbon River SR-165 Bridge closure and replacement. Wilkeson Mayor Jamie Pololi described the bridge as a long-neglected state asset whose closure cut off a gateway community from Mount Rainier access, hurt local businesses and municipal revenue, complicated emergency response, and severed access to public lands. Pierce County’s Melissa Littleton emphasized that the Fairfax closure, along with recent bridge closures from other causes, shows the need for stronger preservation and modernization funding. WSDOT’s Steve Rourke explained that the 105-year-old bridge was permanently closed after structural failure, that a detour route on private property is now the only access for some residents, and that the agency’s planning study considered seven alternatives; the current recommendation is to continue geotechnical work and NEPA review, with construction likely taking 24 months or more once a design is finalized. Committee members asked about detour distance, speeding up the project, emergency authority, historic-preservation issues, community mitigation, and funding needs; WSDOT said about $7 million in existing preservation funds has already been used and more will be needed. The committee then heard public testimony on proposed substitute Senate Bill 5987, which would declare the Fairfax Bridge closure an emergency, direct WSDOT to restore SR-165 access as soon as possible, and give the transportation secretary some emergency authorities. Supporters, including the mayor, residents, recreation advocates, and trail groups, said the bill is needed because the closure was foreseeable, has harmed local economies and recreation access, and lacks a current emergency response pathway. WSDOT testified in opposition, warning that the bill could create false expectations because most of the timeline is driven by federal environmental review and historic-preservation requirements that the secretary cannot waive. The bill drew strong support in testimony, with 606 pro, 1 con, and 2 other recorded on the sign-in tally. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6170, which would raise dollar thresholds for state highway work performed by state forces and for certain contracting rules that help small and disadvantaged businesses compete. Staff said the limits have not been updated since 2005 and the bill would increase the normal state-force threshold from $60,000 to $100,000 and the emergency threshold from $100,000 to $160,000. Senator King, the prime sponsor, said the change would better match inflation and help keep maintenance work in-house when appropriate. Washington Federation of State Employees and WSDOT supported the bill, saying it would help maintenance workers do more timely work without harming existing equity and small-business contracting programs; the committee noted 55 pro and no con on the sign-in tally. The chair then reminded members that amendment requests for the upcoming executive session were due the next day, and the committee adjourned.

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• But also, if you look at this statute, there is a whole section at the end of the statute that's a huge
• Brian Jorst, Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, waiving
• But in this bill, there's a section here that talks about certain categories that would need to make
• This bill creates a new section in chapters 494 and 560, Florida Statutes, to require a licensed mortgage
• being an investment adviser and having to register the offer or sale of securities, it also removes section

Summary: The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 834 on health care sharing ministries and insurance agents. Senator Yarbrough presented the bill to repeal a recent restriction on licensed insurance agents marketing or selling faith-based health care sharing programs. Supporters argued the change restores free speech and consumer education while preserving existing consumer protections; opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could increase confusion or misuse of agents and brokers. The committee adopted a title amendment and then reported the bill favorably after debate, with Senator Pizzo raising concerns about consumer reliance and lack of guaranteed coverage. The committee then approved SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, SB 394 on reinsurance intermediary managers, and SB 266 on public adjuster contracts. SB 266 would let vulnerable adults rescind public adjuster contracts at any time without penalty; it drew support from consumer and industry groups, with some discussion about estimates and claim work product. The committee also passed SB 832 on residential property insurance transparency, which requires rate transparency reports and a consumer resource center at OIR, and adds a provision excluding land value from homeowners coverage calculations in most cases. Testimony on SB 832 was generally supportive of the transparency goal, though insurers said some of the required cost breakdowns may be difficult to produce as written. The committee next considered SB 1028 on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, which would create a commercial lines clearinghouse to move eligible policyholders into the private market and reduce Citizens’ commercial exposure. Supporters said it would lower taxpayer risk and improve competition; a speaker suggested additional changes to deductibles, water-damage caps, and repair practices. The bill was reported favorably after a delete-all amendment and supportive debate from Senator Boyd. Finally, the committee passed SB 540 on the Office of Financial Regulation, which adds cybersecurity requirements for certain licensees, updates oversight of investment advisers and money service businesses, adjusts some charter and meeting rules for financial institutions and credit unions, and includes amendments clarifying repossession/deficiency claims, family office exemptions, and virtual credit union meetings. The meeting ended with all of the considered bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.

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• So the Texas Ethics Commission will now hold an executive session pursuant to Section 55.07155.074 of
• let me, for the record, Commissioner Schmidt moves to publish in the Texas Register an amended, uh, section
• Uh, so the requester asked for an, uh, analysis of section 572021A3 of the government code as applied
• participated in a procurement involving that same company during its state service without violating section
• Uh, section 572069 of the government code is very clear as the requester participated in the solicitation

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• There's also a section in here about conflicts of interest.
• There is a section on conflicts of interest in here, is that your understanding as well? Yes, sir.
• Section 601 requires veterans receiving the grant to occupy the manufactured home as their principal
• of a crime incident that occurred during a declared state of emergency. ...emergency as defined by section
• I am the director of the EMS Trauma Systems Section for the Department of State Health Services.

Bills: HB 104 , HB2054 , HB3459 , HB3745 , HB4486 , HB4488 , HB4601 , HB104

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, HB 2054, Texas volunteer fire department assistance fund, Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, volunteer fire departments, wildfire mitigation, wildland fire, rural fire protection, insurer assessment, insurance premium tax, state appropriations, firefighting grants, emergency services, high-risk wildfire areas, Texas Comptroller, Texas Government Code

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• We believe perhaps a subparagraph 3 that Nothing in this section is intended to criminalize or penalize
• release, other than pardon or executive clemency, before serving the minimum sentence under this section
• It includes an entire section dedicated to its constitutionality.
• Additionally, the amendment removes the section of the bill relating to methods of execution.
• Lastly, the amendment revises the 10-20-Life section to provide for mandatory minimum sentences if a

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• that if you include a writer stating, 'We direct the 130, whatever,' it must be placed in a specific section
• There is a section in the Data Practices Act called the Personnel Data Section. It's 1343.
• I know this bill refers to Section 136A.84. Nothing in that section identifies tribal colleges.

Committee: House Education Policy

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• to provide a uniform and consistent definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across multiple sections
• inconsistency by aligning all references to the Texas-Mexico border region with the definition found in section
• bottom, you've got the resolved resolved area, not it's you got to go down from the whereas it's the B section
• were tasked years ago to make sure that only shrimp that came from certified countries according to Section
• The middle section, the Gulf shrimp vessels with federal SPGM permits.

Committee: House S/C on International Relations