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• The states of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have all passed similar taxpayer and worker protections
• The states of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have all passed similar taxpayer and worker protections
• If it requires, breeders must register with the Department of Business and Professional Regulations every
• Breeders must register with the Department of Business and Professional Regulations every two years,
• This basically removes the section of the bill that requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Committee: Senate Commerce and Tourism

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• ><c> that</c> from one of our insurance companies that from one of our insurance companies that they<
• the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• of Fish and designated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• It authorizes Department of Fish does.
• And the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:30 HB 571 Discussion 01:29 HB 571 Roll Call Vote 04:02 HB 542 Discussion 06:01 HB 542 Roll Call Vote 10:21 HB 142 Discussion 13:30 HB 142 Roll Call Vote 22:47 HB 212 Discussion 24:00 HB 212 Roll Call Vote 25:40 HB 658 Discussion 27:01 HB 658 Roll Call Vote 32:02, 958, all

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• The process should include state agencies, the Department of Transportation, DEP, and the Department
• College of Veterinary Medicine as a professor, department chair, and hospital chief of staff. ...until
• Next, we're going to take up tab 20, SB 7034, on ratification of rules of the Department of Environmental
• It clarifies that NICA must submit to the Office of Insurance Regulation the plan of operations.
• Department of Health?

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Specifically, I would like to discuss the funding through the Department of Administration.
• operates within the Department of Health.
• And we are asking that you appropriate $200,000 to the Department of Health for operation of the Domestic
• right now, the cost of utilities going up, the cost of insurance going up, the cost... ...cost of utilities
• going up, the cost of insurance going up, the cost of, I mean, just, you know, everything in the store

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Adam Patrick, Deputy Commissioner of Policy, Innovation and Research for the Department of Insurance.
• Can you please explain to members your involvement with the Department of Insurance?
• the Department of Insurance for being here and her concerns.
• employee for the Department of Insurance for being here and her concerns.
• Frank O'Pelka, Department of Insurance.

Committee: House Insurance

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection. Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted. The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended. Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.

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• And one of those reasons is because of the statutory definition of affordable.
• It's a public corporation of the state of Florida.
• And one of those reasons is because of the statutory definition of affordable.
• Last but not least, we have Clara Long, director of the Escambia County Department of Neighborhood and
• So insurance is something I haven't heard addressed yet, and I know it has to be a massive part of your

Summary: The committee met to hear a panel on workforce and attainable housing, with presentations from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Wendover Housing Partners, the City of Tallahassee, and Escambia County. Speakers described how state and local tools such as SHIP, the Live Local Act, land trusts, accessory dwelling units, infill development, and public-private partnerships are being used to expand housing supply and preserve long-term affordability. Several panelists emphasized that housing demand is rising across income levels, that workforce households often need subsidy to buy or rent, and that housing location, transportation access, and proximity to jobs and services are critical. They also highlighted challenges including rising construction costs, limited land, insurance, NIMBY opposition, and the need for more flexible financing tools and employer participation. Members asked about area median income thresholds, whether current programs are reaching the households most in need, and what additional tools might help. Florida Housing said its traditional rental programs generally serve households at or below 60% AMI, while need is increasingly reaching up to 80% AMI statewide and higher in some regions; staff also provided examples of AMI levels by county. Other discussion focused on the impact of local government opt-outs, tax abatements, corporate ownership of single-family homes, insurance costs, Fortified construction standards, and whether bonuses or other income calculations can unintentionally disqualify applicants. Panelists urged more political will, more local flexibility, and additional incentives for employers and landowners to support housing near jobs. The committee also used an anonymous interactive polling exercise, and members identified partnerships, SHIP funding, local government action, cost, and insurance as key issues. In closing, the chair said the committee would continue a member-driven process and likely hold a workshop on housing-related topics. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session adjourned after the discussion.

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• Uh, although I do know that we have plenty of remote workers that are operating on the insurance of someone
• Uh, although I do know that we have plenty of remote workers that are operating on the insurance of someone
• I do know that we have plenty of remote workers that are operating on the insurance of someone they're
• a network of an insurance offered inside of one state into the other.
• a network of an insurance offered inside of one state into the other.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And part of that is meeting with DSHS, the Department of Health and Safety, correct? Yes, correct.
• Jennifer Schuford, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, and Adam Buck, I hope
• I pronounce that correctly, the Associate Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health
• Jennifer Schuford, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, and Adam Buck, I hope
• I pronounce that correctly, the Associate Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has developed a recovery strategy in partnership
• Most of the speakers made a great point why we should have mandatory bodily injury insurance statewide
• My car insurance went up at the age of 30 us of what happened. What is going on?
• So can I get my insurance rates go that don't know you fit into this category of additional risk.
• advocate, the office of the Insurance, the FS Waives in support.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• What we're asking for is just an extension of unemployment insurance.
• Of course, we want to extend unemployment insurance for our miners, our steel workers out on the range
• </c> the security and the dignity of the security and the dignity of unemployment<00:15:02.240><c> insurance
• We had a lot of conversations about<00:16:06.399><c> unemployment</c><00:16:07.040><c> insurance.
• What we're talking about with unemployment insurance is that businesses make decisions that are out of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of Insurance.
• of insurance. flag any cases of suspected fraud for investigation by the Division of Insurance.
• And one of those issues is the lack of integrity of certificates of insurance that are issued by insurance
• And one of those issues is the lack of integrity of certificates of insurance that are issued by insurance
• certificates of insurance.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing with about 43 witnesses and a 1:00 p.m. hard stop, and the chair repeatedly asked speakers to keep testimony to three minutes. Much of the hearing focused on S. 747/H. 1336, which would extend paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance to graduate student workers. Supporters included legislators, union leaders, graduate workers from MIT, Harvard, BU, WPI, UMass Lowell, and others, and legal advocates. They argued graduate workers perform full-time teaching and research work, pay taxes, and should not be excluded from basic safety-net benefits; several witnesses described personal hardships involving childbirth, serious illness, mental health crises, funding cuts, or fear of losing income. Testifiers also said the change would be revenue-neutral or revenue-generating and would not create major administrative burdens for universities, which already provide similar benefits to other employees. The committee also heard testimony on insurance-related bills. Christopher Stock of the Massachusetts Insurance Federation supported H. 1113 on public adjusters and H. 1345/S. 753 on flood-zone notifications for homebuyers, but opposed H. 4112, which would add a $2 surcharge on home insurance policies to fund fire cistern programs. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council strongly supported H. 1345, saying flood disclosure is needed because Massachusetts lacks statewide flood-notification requirements and flooding risks are increasing. Karen Alvarado supported H. 4352 on travel insurance, and John Fielding supported H. 1186 on pet insurance; both said the bills would create uniform regulatory frameworks and consumer protections. Rep. LeBoeuf testified for H. 4061 on workers’ compensation premium fraud, describing the bill as a transparency measure to combat fraud in construction by creating a public certificate-of-insurance database and QR-code verification system. Joe Bright of the carpenters’ union also supported H. 4061, citing fraud, misclassification, and the harm to injured workers. The hearing also included testimony on H. 4112, a bill to create a statewide fire suppression water resource fund and cistern program. Rep. Hogan and a Stowe fire chief described drought, brush fires, and the need for dedicated cisterns in communities without municipal water systems, saying the tanks provide reliable water for firefighting and are relatively low-tech once installed. Committee members asked questions about tank capacity, siting, maintenance, and funding. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
• , DEPARTMENT OF LOTTERY, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN
• A NONRECURRING FUND FOR THE OPERATING TRUST FUND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
• EFFICIENCY OF DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS AND HAS DEFINITIONS OF CAPITAL COMPLEX INCLUDING GOVERNOR'S MANSION
• IT REMOVES LANGUAGE REGARDING DUPLICATIVE REPORTING OF RESIDENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• of that police department.
• Service members will get a stipend that will let them have continuity of TRICARE insurance coverage.
• The state of Ohio passed theirs last year, as well as, I want to say, Alabama.
• So tell me, in the past, have you voted on the Department of Social Services budget bill?
• their children, and so I will give the Department of Corrections that.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened after a quorum call and welcomed several guests and advocacy groups, including disability rights advocates, American Heart Association volunteers, and special guests connected to public safety, transportation, and Miss Missouri. After quorum was established, the chamber moved into House bills on perfection and formal passage. Members first debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2587, which would update Missouri law on unmanned aircraft and give trained law enforcement clearer authority to detect, track, and respond to dangerous drone activity around critical infrastructure and major events such as the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. Supporters said it was needed for public safety and to align with federal law; some members raised concerns about FAA jurisdiction, commercial drone use, privacy, and possible future expansion. The substitute was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The House then took up House Bill 1977, which removes notarization requirements for detention and evaluation applications and related documents when completed by certain qualified professionals; members said it would help rural hospitals and streamline 96-hour commitment paperwork. That bill was also adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The chamber next considered House Bill 2593, a Missouri National Guard and military affairs bill modernizing Guard authority to respond to cyber threats, updating awards and emergency relief provisions, and adding veterans’ recognition language. Three amendments were adopted: one creating a living organ donor leave/status provision for Guard members, one providing a monthly allowance to cover TRICARE or similar premiums for certain service members on state active duty, and one extending legal protections to Guard personnel activated for state emergency duty, similar to federal servicemember protections. The amended bill was then ordered perfected and printed. Finally, the House debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1948, the fatherhood bill creating a state fatherhood program to support community organizations and nonprofits that help fathers overcome barriers to involvement with their children. Supporters cited child welfare, poverty, incarceration, and reintegration benefits; opponents questioned whether it was an appropriate government role. An amendment was adopted to preserve certain driving, hunting/fishing, and occupational license relief for participating fathers who comply with child support or custody obligations. The amended bill was then ordered perfected and printed. The House also adopted House Bill 2473, which clarifies rules for real estate brokers’ trust accounts by allowing limited personal funds for service charges and permitting interest to be withdrawn within 30 days, and then adjourned after announcements and notice of bills to be considered on the next legislative day.

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• Andrew Killshaw, Commissioner of the Office of Multimodal Commerce. Commissioner Killshaw?
• Andrew Killshaw, Commissioner of the Office of Multimodal Commerce. Good morning. You may proceed.
• That's a project cost of $3.4 million, of which $2,853,000 is requested from the Port Priority Program
• That's 273, a BCR of 273?
• And a BCR of 98? Yes, sir. Okay.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met to receive public testimony and act on port priority applications for inclusion in the FY 2027-2028 Port Priority Construction and Development Priority Programs. After a roll call showing 18 members present, the committee adopted the March 9, 2026 minutes without objection. Commissioner Andrew Killshaw of the Office of Multimodal Commerce explained the Port Priority Program criteria and presented two applications from the Avoyelles Harbor and Terminal District: a $3.4 million building addition and infrastructure project requesting $2.853 million in state funds, and a $1.5 million Workforce Training Center redevelopment requesting $1.287 million. He said the projects were projected to create 265 jobs and generate substantial state benefits, with very high benefit-cost ratios. Members expressed support for the projects and for strengthening the port program overall. Chairman Boriak moved to approve the applications, and Senator Carter and others discussed the need to increase investment in ports and develop a statewide strategic plan to better compete for federal dollars. DOTD Multimodal Commerce staff, including Molly Bergoin, testified that the program has more than $200 million in backlog, that annual Transportation Trust Fund financing has made it difficult to reduce, and that the department hopes to clear 10 to 12 low-balance projects this year. They also said the request cap had been increased to $7 million per project this year and up to $21 million going forward, and that most projects are proceeding under reimbursement agreements because construction costs have risen sharply. After discussion, the committee voted without objection to accept the port priority applications received through March 1, 2026, for the FY 2027-2028 program. The committee then adjourned without objection.

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• Here with me in support is Claudia Mildner from the California Department of Insurance and Chris Schultz
• of Insurance under the leadership of Thank you.
• Assistant Chief Deputy Legislative Director at the California Department of Insurance under the leadership
• Use of these types of accounts is supported by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and has
• Sherry McHugh, representing the Pacific Association of Domestic Insurance Companies, in support of the

Committee: House Banking and Finance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This bill sets in motion that the Department of Revenue will keep that.
• There is a 60-day window for the Department of Revenue to turn that around, so it becomes effective by
• Taxation: Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention exempt from payment of state, county, and municipal
• So this bill would take it since the state and all the other departments that share a little bit of that
• Most of this came out of the AG.

Bills: HB191 , HB196 , HB134 , HB14 , HB14

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

Keywords: juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, interim police chief, public safety, municipalities, state authority, 1136, house, all

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• In Florida, the Department of Health is responsible for licensing and regulating more than 40 health
• Regarding licensure, the Department of Health reviews applications for licensure and issues licenses,
• Similarly, in Utah, boards advise the department about screening of applicants for licensure.
• any member of The secretary of the department that oversees health care practitioner licensing can remove
• For example, in Alabama, the governor, lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the House each appoint

Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills, most of them focused on drowning prevention and public safety. SB 428, by Senator Yarborough, would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA representatives emphasized Florida’s high drowning rates, especially among very young children, and argued that swim lessons can significantly reduce risk. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit the funding allocation as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 606, by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing practices to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer requires home birth providers to maintain proof of compliance. A parent who lost a child to drowning and Senator Berman spoke in strong support, stressing that the bill would educate new parents at a critical time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. SB 162, by Senator Davis, would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively low-cost and already used in many facilities, while several witnesses supported the bill as a worker-safety measure. Other senators raised concerns about the lack of data, possible rural hospital impacts, and whether the mandate could add costs without clear evidence of harm. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 340, by Senator Harrell, requiring nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, after amending the bill to shift the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves. Testimony from a trafficking survivor and nursing advocates supported the measure, and it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; chiropractic industry representatives supported the change, and the bill was reported favorably.

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• Because the definition, terminology refers to them as units and the Department of Education refers to
• Department of Education in 2022, ...sets four long-term goals, meaning they have to be met by 2030.
• And is anybody from the Department of Ed here? And is anybody from the Department of Ed here?
• There was no change in assessment as far as I'm aware of, so I would have to yield to the department
• There was no change in assessment as far as I'm aware of, so I would have to yield to the department

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Senate Bill 523, Department of Natural Resources Water Resources Identification of Vernal Pools.
• ><c> Natural</c> Bill 523, Department of Natural Bill 523, Department of Natural Resources<00:16:30.600
• That is to say that we currently have strong Department of Environment regulations about what land use
• of of of of would have to prove a number of of of of portion<01:37:50.000><c> uh</c><01:37:50.040><c
• ><01:48:47.160><c> actually</c> Department of State where he actually Department of State where he actually

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 957, house, all

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• You're opening up a packet of mail from the insurance companies.
• or political subdivision other than the Department of Transportation and Development and to provide
• all fees assessed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, and
• all fees assessed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, and.
• Stated upon full payment of all fees assessed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 23 with a quorum and received an update from OMV leadership. Director Brian Adams and Commissioner Keith Neal said the agency has improved morale, staffing, and efficiencies, is operating in the black, and expects to begin testing the driver’s license portion of its modernization project in September. They also said the agency is working on customer service and technology upgrades. The committee then considered several OMV-related bills. HB 781, creating a fleet vehicle registration program, was amended to delay implementation until the OMV system is ready and was reported with amendments. HB 712, which waives OMV fees for driver’s licenses and state IDs for eligible homeless persons, drew extensive testimony for and against; supporters said it would remove a barrier to employment, housing, and identification, while opponents raised concerns about eligibility, fraud, and policy scope. The committee adopted amendments clarifying the waiver and verification requirements, and the bill passed on a roll call vote. HB 372, requiring OMV education on roundabouts, was discussed but voluntarily deferred in favor of a House concurrent resolution approach. HB 746, dealing with oversized trucking permits, was amended to preserve existing permits while imposing a one-year moratorium on new local permit requirements and was reported with amendments. HB 732, allowing temporary waiver of certain OMV-related debts for people in special circumstances such as hospice, was amended and reported favorably. HB 722, providing automatic reinstatement of driver’s licenses after payment of fees and fines except for DUI-related suspensions, was amended and reported with amendments. HB 593, raising the maximum service fee for certain OMV field offices, was amended to exclude Shreveport and reported 9-5. HB 613, adding a citizenship indicator to Louisiana driver’s licenses and IDs, was heavily debated over its purpose and implications but was reported 8-5. Finally, HB 582, reducing reinstatement fees for insurance lapses, was reported favorably, and HB 762, which would block referral of certain OMV debts to the Office of Debt Recovery, was taken up with testimony emphasizing the burden of added collection fees.