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• </c> policymakers and regulators can assess policymakers and regulators can assess and<00:08:58.720><
• ><c> on</c><01:25:40.800><c> protecting</c> best practices were on protecting best practices were on
• There are emerging, but best practices.
• </c> business reasons, practical business reasons, practical considerations. considerations. considerations
• </c> change 20 years of practice change 20 years of practice &gt;&gt; and<04:06:02.239><c> instead</c

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• public that the work of the legislature continues, and I do think, um, Speaker Hortman was a very practical
• </c> Speaker Hortman was a very practical Speaker Hortman was a very practical person<00:01:57.360><c
• We are also conducting pre-enrollment risk assessments for all new and renewing providers as part of
• And our pre-enrollment risk assessment, which we call PARA for short, in case I use that acronym, will
• The assessment will also review the provider's financial information and internal controls, compliance

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• practice and counseling center in practice and counseling center in Kingston<00:51:57.079><c> and</c>
• How's soccer practice? Right?
• He added that New Hampshire has an issue, and that maybe... assesses the situation, but the police assesses
• Can we have an intervention because we know that this is not best practice."
• </c><03:32:34.319><c> the</c> send a social worker out to assess the send a social worker out to assess

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with a brief update and prayer for Oscar, a person known to members, noting he was making slow but encouraging progress and awaiting transfer to rehab. The hearing then began on House Bill 518, which would require the commissioner of DHS to provide a detailed annual report of DCYF costs. Representative Erica Leyon, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to improve transparency, clarify how DCYF resources and shared services are used, and help future discussions about staffing, funding, and whether DCYF should remain within DHHS or become a separate department. She said the department could likely comply without additional cost and was open to adjusting the reporting date, with the department preferring December 31 instead of September 1. Committee members and the DCYF director, Marie Nunan, discussed whether the bill was duplicative of existing reporting and whether it should also include federal funding mandates. Nunan said DCYF already has many policies and reports, but does not currently produce one consolidated DCYF-specific report in this form; she also said the department believed it had the capacity to file the report and was not taking a position on the bill. Several members questioned whether the measure was necessary, while others supported transparency but suggested the information was already available or could be obtained without legislation. In executive session, the committee voted 15-1 to retain HB 518, meaning it will not advance to the calendar at this time. The committee then opened House Bill 775, sponsored by Representative Jod Nelson, concerning supervised visitation centers. Nelson introduced Dr. Scott Hampton, who testified that supervised visitation is important for child safety, domestic violence prevention, and family preservation. Hampton described the history of visitation centers in New Hampshire, saying funding cuts had reduced the number of centers over time and that prior legislation had failed due to budget reductions. He argued that supervised exchanges can reduce risks such as abuse, abduction, and homicide, and said the service can prevent harm without adding cost by avoiding more serious incidents. The hearing on HB 775 was still underway at the end of the transcript, with no vote or final action shown.

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• Also, the Washington Law Against Discrimination prohibits discriminatory practices in a variety of areas
• The WLAD provides for relief for unfair practices in real estate transactions, including actual damages
• I think this is kind of common sense, and I worry about other consequences if this type of practice were
• Under the current program, preliminary planning assessments and grants up to $60,000 and loans up to
• This practice can constitute an unfair or deceptive act by obscuring...

Bills: HB2477 , HB2501 , HB2465 , HB2512 , HB2240 , HB2624 , HB2536 , HB2476

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: real estate, appraisal, consumer protection, business operations, regulatory compliance, HB 2501, real estate disclosure, seller disclosure notice, residential property, home heating oil tank, oil tank insurance, pollution liability insurance agency, PLIA, heating oil contamination, remediation assistance, Washington real estate, property sale, buyer disclosure, seller obligations, oil heat

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• and um currently, you know, the the way that the language is is very different from how needs are assessed
• </c><00:03:35.560><c> I</c> assessed and delivered at the moment.
• I assessed and delivered at the moment.
• </c> eligibility based solely on assessed eligibility based solely on assessed need<00:07:59.800><c>
• Sometimes the MnChoices assessment provides a good guidance, and that information is not being shared

Bills: HF4338

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review, postpayment review, surety bond, compliance training, case management, targeted case management

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• for higher assessed properties would be a little bit above with that $75 difference.
• </c> fee that for the $125 the lower assessed fee that for the $125 the lower assessed value<00:18:25.240
• Um, we looked per,000 of assessed value.
• </c> is to have a higher fee if the assessed is to have a higher fee if the assessed value<00:25:24.400
• </c><00:25:32.159><c> value</c> a certain amount of assessed value a certain amount of assessed value

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It has an impact assessment tied to it.
• It has a impact assessment tied to it as far as that equipment.
• We see this in practice.
• It's best practice for industry.
• The second one is promoting procurement practices that require supply chain transparency.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• There are some best practice recommendations in the. strategy about land use and zoning, um, that could
• Um, we, we do the assessment for housing that's through the coordinated entry system and then we also
• So a lot of the strategies in the Housing New Mexico needs assessment.
• I mean, actually Housing New Mexico does in their needs assessment.
• Really well pointed in that we have an issue in terms of not being able to assess the true impact of

Committee: House Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee

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• The third is the role of state-imposed premium taxes, fees, and assessments.
• It makes us a more competitive place to practice medicine and provide care.
• SB 14's explicit inclusion of the social work practice act is critical.
• Madam Chair and Representative, the physician assistants are covered in the Medical Practice Act.
• The podiatrists are covered in the Medical Practice Act.

Bills: SB101 , SB21 , HM52 , HB132 , SB14 , SB20

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation

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• I understand that MassDOT has been doing its own assessment of lessons learned in hopes of avoiding similar
• The long-term management practices of the agency are also significant.
• Tibbitts Nutt with recommendations for long-term lease elements and successful lease management practices
• The OIG is looking for contract management practices that are consistent, reliable, and in the public
• What kind of best practices are there? So when it says no ex parte communications, there are none.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight

Keywords: 1212, all

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• every five years where we assessment every five years where we relook<00:04:31.360><c> at</c><00:04:
• conducted with assessment that's conducted with community<00:04:37.199><c> members</c><00:04:38.320>
• Uh, there is a standardized needs-based assessment that is child-specific to determine the functional
• </c> &gt;&gt; I think we'd need to go back and assess &gt;&gt; I think we'd need to go back and assess
• </c> or less. uh is a procedure to assess or less. uh is a procedure to assess providers<01:10:11.520

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard brief presentations on Kentucky’s 2025 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Department for Public Health staff explained that the preventive health block grant provides about $2.3 million annually and supports programs such as accreditation and performance improvement, local health department grants, community health workers, prescription assistance, asthma and COPD programs, workforce development, and a sexual assault programs set-aside. They said the Title V block grant provides about $11.7 million, with 35% directed to children and youth with special health care needs and 65% to maternal and child health populations, largely through local health departments and a five-year needs assessment process. After no questions, a motion was made and seconded to approve both block grants. The roll call vote passed 19-0, and the two block grants were approved. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The next item was a discussion of the child waiver created in House Bill 6. Committee members raised concerns that the proposed 1915(c) waiver did not match the legislature’s intent, which they said was to move children from the Michelle P. waiver to free slots for adults. Cabinet officials from DCBS, behavioral health, and Medicaid described the proposed “Community Health for Improved Lives and Development” waiver as a targeted home- and community-based program for children under 21 with severe behavioral health or developmental needs, including those stepping down from inpatient or residential care or at risk of out-of-home placement. They said the waiver is designed for about 100 slots, uses a standardized needs-based assessment, and includes case management, community living supports, home modifications, respite, supervised residential care, and clinical therapeutic services. Officials said the public comment period ended July 15, responses are being compiled for August submission to CMS, and the waiver is part of the broader Families First initiative.

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• </c> 10:30 relative to licensed practical 10:30 relative to licensed practical nurse<00:17:28.960><c>
• And I'm going nurse scope of practice.
• nurses can do that um licensed practical nurses can do the<00:18:28.480><c> assessments</c><00:18:28.960
• ,</c> through shortcuts but through practical, through shortcuts but through practical, durable,<00:34
• Um, and at first costs new practices.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is a structured system-wide assessment of fiscal risk and institutional performance.
• Regular updates could help the Legislature continue to conduct oversight and assess whether further course
• correcting might be warranted. ...in continuing to conduct oversight and assess whether further course
• of the things that I think will be really beneficial in this process is the ability to share best practices
• obtaining those private loans and be prevented from pursuing their programs that are focused on really practical

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard updates on higher education issues, beginning with California State University’s turnaround plans for seven campuses with enrollment declines. CSU said overall enrollment is growing systemwide, but some campuses, especially in Northern California, face structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. The plans focus on reengaging stopped-out and adult learners, expanding partnerships and guaranteed admissions, improving retention and student support, and reducing costs through program suspensions, hiring freezes, shared services, and procurement consolidation. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the strategies were reasonable but urged regular legislative updates, and the Department of Finance had no additional comments. Committee members emphasized the need for implementation oversight, written updates, and attention to student outreach, financial aid, and privacy concerns around AI tools used in recruitment. The committee then reviewed the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education’s request for a $10 million General Fund appropriation to repay litigation-related borrowing. Department of Consumer Affairs and bureau staff said the bureau has a long-standing structural deficit, has already cut positions and shifted some costs, and that the General Fund backfill would reduce future fee increases on institutions. The LAO opposed the request, arguing the bureau can cover near-term costs with its existing loan and that litigation costs should remain the responsibility of the regulated entities through fees. Finance supported the one-time backfill as a unique situation that would lower fee increases and avoid passing litigation costs on to schools and students. Members asked about preventing a repeat of the problem, and bureau staff said they are pursuing fee increases through the sunset review and have strengthened internal policies and disability accommodation practices. The subcommittee also heard a broad update on Cal Grant funding and student aid. The California Student Aid Commission, UC, CSU, and the community colleges described Cal Grant as essential to affordability, but the LAO noted spending has grown faster than historical averages and said the state likely lacks capacity for major expansion in the near term. The segments highlighted the importance of state aid in covering tuition and living costs, and raised concerns about federal changes to student loans and Pell Grants, especially the elimination of Grad PLUS for some graduate students and limits on part-time borrowing. Committee members pressed for data on students who are eligible but not served by current Cal Grant rules, including adult learners and students affected by age and merit restrictions, and asked for analysis of phased-in implementation of the Cal Grant Equity Framework. Finance said full implementation would cost hundreds of millions of dollars and that affordability remains part of the state’s multi-year compact with the segments. Finally, the committee began discussion of the Middle Class Scholarship Program. CSAC and the UC and CSU said the program is a key part of affordability and debt reduction, especially after the 2022 reforms that expanded awards to total cost of attendance and improved administration. They warned that cutting funding by more than half would reduce award coverage from 35% to 17.5% of cost of attendance and could affect enrollment and persistence, particularly for middle-income students who do not qualify for other need-based aid. The segments also noted that recent administrative changes have reduced award revisions and campus workload, but that data exchange and award volatility remain challenges.

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• This we feel is a very practical solution to the draconian changes that are happening in SNAP and Medicaid
• It is a very practical solution to the draconian changes that are happening in SNAP and Medicaid also
• So, we would have to do a little bit of assessing in order to figure out how to best address that.
• So, we would have to do a little bit of assessing in order to figure out how to best address that.
• So, we would have to do a little bit of assessing in order to figure out how to best address that.

Committee: Senate Labor and Technology

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 2271 HD2, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost items, drew support from state agencies and other entities, including HPHA, the University of Hawaiʻi, DLNR, OYS, DAGS, DOH, DOA/Biosecurity, and the Behavioral Health Administration; no opposition was noted. HB 2324 HD2, relating to the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law, was supported by DLIR, which said the bill removes a duplicative Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board requirement and aligns whistleblower investigation timelines with federal standards. HB 2387 HD1, relating to workers’ compensation medical benefits, also received support from DLIR and the State Fire Council, with the chair noting 40 supporters and no opposition or comments. HB 2116 HD2, relating to grants, was presented as a response to federal SNAP-related eligibility changes. Supporters included the Office of Community Services, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Catholic Charities Hawaii, and several other organizations. Testimony said the bill would help nonprofits provide volunteer opportunities that could count toward an 80-hour monthly work requirement and help vulnerable residents avoid losing benefits; witnesses cited potential impacts on older adults and households with dependent children. HB 1682 HD1, relating to the disclosure of intimate images, drew strong support from advocates, the Uniform Law Commission, the Commission to Promote Uniform Laws, the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and others. Testifiers emphasized the harms of non-consensual image sharing, the need for civil remedies, confidentiality protections, and the bill’s alignment with a uniform act already enacted in other states. HB 2468 HD1, relating to internship programs, received support from the University of Hawaiʻi, DLIR, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others. Testimony focused on the Hālau Mua internship program, workforce development, and the need to clarify sponsor contracts, background checks, and onboarding; committee members asked about a former intern now working in an 89-day hire position and how to streamline hiring into civil service roles. HB 2091 HD2, relating to petitions to restrain and enjoin harassment of DOE employees, was supported by DOE, the Attorney General’s office, UPW, and others; the AG’s office requested a data-driven appropriation amount, and members discussed a $300,000 figure for the full two-year pilot. The chair also asked for confirmation of prior cost figures for HB 2116 before moving toward decision-making.

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• populations, and the most recent addition on the floor the other day of the climate and culture assessments
• first day of third grade until the spring of the fourth grade year when they're getting that second assessment
• We focused on the four key areas and added literacy that has to go along with this assessment.
• Speaker, I understand the bill handler's desire to move empty buildings into practical use, but I feel
• This is how we come up with best practices. I don't believe it does change liability.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• the entire ecosystem of higher education. ...looking at the entire ecosystem of higher education, assessing
• So these are the things that I'm thinking about, practically speaking, from an air pollution standpoint
• Rutland: Yeah, in the first six years of my medical practice, I worked in Riverside.
• And when evaluating the air quality rule achievable in practice, what benchmarks would you guide on the
• is a very difficult question because, you know, what you want to do and sort of like in clinical practice

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several gubernatorial appointments and a referral item. It first acted on appointments not required to appear, including Michael Gunning to the Teachers’ Retirement Board, Eric Hines to the Gambling Control Commission, several nominees to the Civil Rights Council, nominees to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and Omar Passens to the Contractors’ State License Board. The committee also took up a reference of bills to committees. Most of these items were initially left open for absent members, then later approved on add-on votes, with some passing unanimously and others on split votes. The committee then heard testimony from two nominees to the California State University Board of Trustees, Kelly Dermody and Andrea Evans. Both emphasized access, student basic needs, housing affordability, enrollment balance across campuses, and the need to use artificial intelligence responsibly while preserving critical thinking and data privacy. Senators asked about intersegmental cooperation, CSU bachelor’s degree authority, tuition increases, and how the trustees would evaluate affordability and student outcomes. No public opposition was heard, and both nominees were advanced to the full Senate after committee votes. Finally, the committee heard from Dr. Cedric Jamie Rutland, nominated to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board. He described his background as a pulmonologist and said he would bring a public health and science-based perspective to air quality policy, especially regarding pollution’s effects on respiratory and cardiovascular health. Senators focused on goods movement, warehouse growth, AB 617 communities, environmental justice, refinery and trucking impacts, and balancing emissions reductions with economic realities. After public comment, the committee voted to advance his nomination to the Senate floor, and the meeting concluded after add-on votes and a brief recess/closed session.

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• But it's a group of lawyers that took it upon themselves to destroy the reputations and legal practices
• I'll give you a practical real-world example: a person getting out of the military at 24 or 25 years
• There are also modern practical concerns.
• There was a death threat that they were assessing when it came to me.
• This has been a tried-and-true best practice in Arizona.

Committee: House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several Senate bills and one House bill. SB 1039 would allow attorneys prevailing in disciplinary matters to recover lost earnings and seek reputational harm damages from the State Bar; SB 1148 would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function; both received due pass recommendations. SB 1061, lowering the fentanyl enhanced-penalty threshold from 200 grams to 9 grams, also passed after opposition from the ACLU and defense counsel argued it would sweep in personal-use cases and increase incarceration, while supporters said it targets trafficking. SB 1068, which limits campus firearm restrictions for concealed-carry permit holders, passed over strong opposition from gun-safety advocates and university faculty, and SB 1069, removing suppressors from the definition of prohibited weapons, also passed despite concerns about public safety and prohibited possessors. The committee then approved SB 1099, which sets statutory elements for defamation claims based on whether the plaintiff is a private or public figure and whether the matter is of public or private concern. The ACLU opposed it, warning that codifying defamation law could chill speech and conflict with evolving First Amendment precedent; supporters said it largely codifies existing case law and adds an internet-related limitation period. SB 1271, barring municipalities from penalizing businesses for legitimate emergency calls unless there is a pattern of false or frivolous reports, passed unanimously after testimony that some cities were discouraging 911 calls for theft and other incidents. The committee also passed SB 1127, requiring mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect to report immediately and personally to DCS. Phoenix Children’s Hospital and DCS supported the bill but asked for clarification so medical emergencies would not be disrupted, and members discussed possible amendments. SB 1426, changing forcible detainer procedures by removing the written demand-to-vacate requirement and expediting claims, passed despite landlord-group concerns that it could affect holdover tenant cases. Finally, SB 1448, as amended, passed to expand aggravated assault protections to utility, telecommunications, video service, and related workers; supporters cited rising threats and assaults, while opponents argued existing assault laws already cover the conduct and the bill is overly broad.

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• Chair, Senator Kavanaugh, I don't know how, I'm not sure in practice how that would be cited or prosecuted
• Chair, Senator Bolick, I'm not sure in practice. All right. Okay. I have a question, Chair.
• total damages to the injured party include a civil penalty of three times the amount of damages assessed
• A common argument for a precinct-only voter process is that it is a successful practice predominantly
• Unfortunately, I would not describe... ...practice predominantly used in Pinal County.

Summary: The Judiciary and Elections Committee approved the minutes from February 18, February 20, and March 4, 2026, then took up several measures while holding others in reserve. House Bill 2006, which would require counties without a USPS processing and distribution center to mail printed sample ballots 14 days before an election instead of 11, received support from the Association of Counties and passed on a 7-0 vote. House Bill 2167, which would impose liability on the Attorney General for certain public nuisance or consumer fraud actions that are dismissed or found meritless, drew opposition from some members who said it would interfere with the AG’s work, but it passed 4-3. The committee also discussed House Bill 2109, a hands-free driving bill that would increase penalties and expand the prohibition to watching or streaming video on a device; after extensive testimony and concerns about vagueness, dash cameras, CarPlay, navigation, and other in-car systems, the chair held the bill without prejudice for stakeholder discussions. The committee then heard House Concurrent Resolution 2016, which would send to voters a proposal to eliminate county vote centers and on-site early voting and require precinct-based polling places with a 2,500-voter cap per precinct. Testimony from voting rights groups, county officials, and rural and tribal representatives strongly opposed the measure, citing higher costs, more provisional ballots, longer lines, delayed results, and reduced access for voters in rural areas and on the Navajo Nation. County representatives asked for a delayed effective date, funding, a higher precinct cap, and a fallback option if precinct sites cannot be secured. After hearing the testimony, the chair announced the resolution would be held without prejudice until the following week to allow further stakeholder discussions with the sponsor.

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• We're looking at ransomware response and vulnerability assessment.
• veteran status as a protected class, we empower individuals to seek justice and are discriminatory practices
• Ohio has military status in its unlawful discriminatory practices law.
• Ohio has military status in its unlawful discriminatory practices law.
• Ohio has military status in its unlawful discriminatory practices law.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans heard a Department of Military Affairs presentation on bonding, tuition benefits, and cyber response. The department requested $3.5 million in design funding for a new hangar at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, citing safety problems with the aging 1950s-era hangars and the need to improve the wing’s competitiveness for future federal military construction funding. It also sought $2.5 million for asset preservation at Army facilities statewide, emphasizing that state dollars are often matched by federal funds. A National Guard lieutenant also testified about the State Tuition Reimbursement Program, describing how it helped pay for her undergraduate and doctoral education and reduce student debt. The committee also received an update on Minnesota National Guard cyber operations, including the response to the July 2025 ransomware attack on the City of Saint Paul. Testimony described the cyber coordination cell’s role in planning, interagency coordination, and support during the incident, including helping re-image about 500 computers and assisting with network recovery. Members heard that the Guard’s cyber teams conduct extensive partner engagement and are prepared to support state and local entities when civil resources are exhausted and the incident exceeds local capacity. Three bills were then heard and advanced. Senate File 4075, as amended, would implement recommendations from the task force on Special Guerrilla Unit and regular forces veterans from the Secret War in Laos, including eligibility and benefit changes; the committee adopted an amendment and passed the bill to the full committee. Senate File 3956, as amended, would clarify that the Department of Veterans Affairs may partner with veteran-serving organizations using nonmonetary resources to address food insecurity, homelessness, and suicide prevention; it was also referred onward. Senate File 4056, as amended, would add veteran or military status as a protected class under the Minnesota Human Rights Act; testimony supported the change, including concerns about service members losing educational opportunities while on state active duty, and the bill was passed to the full committee.

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• Eggs are also uniquely practical for household food reliance.
• Eggs are also uniquely practical for household food reliance.
• You have 48 states and the District of Columbia, or some that do, that have laws that govern the practice
• There's a shortage of land surveyors now, and people are currently practicing or overworked.
• In fact, Land surveyors now and people are currently practicing or overworked.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and pledge, approved the journal, and received several communications, including substitute legislator designations and gubernatorial appointments to the Idaho Lottery Commission and State Building Authority. Members also made brief announcements and introductions before moving into committee reports and the day’s floor calendar. The chamber advanced a number of bills and resolutions through reading and referral, including measures on the Idaho Child Care Program, Health and Human Services appropriations, elections, development impact fees, hazardous waste, and several House concurrent resolutions and joint memorials. On final consideration, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1285 on occupational licensure for nonpublic school diplomas, Senate Bill 1286 on consumer protections for veterans benefits, Senate Bill 1323 on enforcement of contracts involving gold and silver specie, Senate Bill 1338 on allowing a portion of idle state funds to be invested in gold and silver bullion, and Senate Bill 1342 establishing a limited right for households to keep hens for egg production. The Senate also passed House Bill 531 updating epinephrine delivery system language for schools, House Bill 518 expanding authority for the Attorney General in human trafficking cases, House Bill 512 reinstating an open-book jurisprudence exam for land surveyors, House Bill 551 correcting urban renewal-related property tax treatment for fire and ambulance districts, House Bill 594 codifying a Supreme Court ruling on distribution of late property tax fees and interest, and House Bill 587 clarifying continuous funding for rangeland improvement programs. Debate on several measures included concerns about local control, continuous spending, and oversight, but each bill ultimately received majority support. The Senate reordered the third-reading calendar and then adjourned until Monday, March 9, 2026.