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• c> one</c><00:11:45.760><c> possibility</c><00:11:46.240><c> is</c><00:11:46.440><c> because</c> Vehicles
• so one possibility is because Vehicles so one possibility is because division<00:11:46.920><c> one</
• The reason why I'd say hold off on these for now is this committee is discussing changing motor vehicle
• fees and road toll gets paid to vehicle fees and road toll gets paid to cities<00:49:03.200><c> and<
• inspections and see if to U vehicle inspections and see if there<01:23:42.360><c> basically</c><01:23

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Finance Division II work session focused on organizing the committee’s remaining budget work and reviewing a set of recommended changes to House Bills 1 and 2. Mr. Landrian explained the committee’s tracking sheets and draft amendment package, noted that the division was being asked to find roughly $200 million in reductions, and said the governor’s lottery proposal in House Bill 2 could help offset part of that target. Members also discussed how revenue estimates tied to fee changes would be handled, with the chair saying the committee could seek Ways and Means input but would ultimately decide the estimates itself. The committee then considered four mostly technical amendments to House Bill 2. It voted unanimously to delete Section 81, which duplicated CCSNH dual and concurrent enrollment language already moving in House Bill 192; to delete Sections 143 and 144, which duplicated police standards and training extra-duty language already in House Bill 778; to adopt a correction to Section 151 that removed an inadvertently repeated sentence; and to delete Section 178 because the same Lottery Commission language already appears in House Bill 1. The committee also agreed to approve Section 4 of House Bill 1, the Lottery Commission boilerplate language, while deferring action on Section 2 of House Bill 1 until the university and community college budget is settled. A substantial portion of the meeting was spent planning upcoming work sessions and discussing possible revenue measures. The committee planned to invite Fish and Game on Monday to review a large set of follow-up materials and to discuss a possible amendment requiring hunters and trappers to pay the license fee before taking free training classes, with a second chance to retake the class if needed. Members also discussed possible fee adjustments for Safety and Fish and Game, including using dedicated-fund fees to reduce reliance on general funds and help stabilize the Highway Fund and Fish and Game Fund. The chair emphasized that all actions were recommendations until the committee’s final deadline and encouraged members to review draft language carefully before voting.

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• That we don’t value them in the same way that other firefighters are valued throughout the state. then
• That we don't value them this bill now.
• That we don't value them in<01:32:15.080><c> the</c><01:32:15.160><c> same</c><01:32:15.440><c> way</
• </c> are valued throughout the state. are valued throughout the state.
• And if you've ever walked out to your vehicle with no lights on, opened up the door, and your little

Keywords: 981, all

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• 1127 by Representatives Rutinel and Joseph, also Senator Roberts, concerning a report after motor vehicle
• about reliability, accountability, and affordability in making sure Colorado families get the most value
• House Bill 1081 is about getting<00:58:46.400><c> full</c><00:58:46.640><c> value</c><00:58:46.960><c
• > from</c><00:58:47.119><c> the</c> getting full value from the getting full value from the infrastructure
• get the most value from every uh<00:59:36.720><c> from</c><00:59:36.960><c> from</c><00:59:37.359><c

Keywords: 981, all

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• This body recognized value in that.
• Proclaiming that you care about family values should follow with action that actually values families
• You were willing to put it in this bill and have this be the vehicle, so be willing to save this bill
• When I ran eight years ago, When I ran eight years ago, I said I would stand for the Christian values
• He's been a person of his own values. He's never imposed his agenda over everyone else's.

Bills: LR509 , LR510 , LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all

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• expand access to quality, equitable, affordable health care for all Californians by supporting high-value
• We have three core work streams: spending growth, high-value system performance, and review of market
• OCA, as I mentioned, has a number of initiatives to improve the quality and value of California's health
• If we vote for something, it's to add value to our investments.
• What additional value would a rural technical assistance center contractor bring that the department

Summary: The hearing began with a stakeholder presentation from Let California Kids Hear urging coverage of pediatric hearing aids for children in the large group market. Advocates described the issue as a long-running developmental emergency, argued that existing state efforts have been inefficient, and said the new proposal would cover about 70% to 80% of affected children without new spending by redirecting existing dollars. Public commenters, including parents, audiologists, and children’s advocates, strongly supported the proposal and emphasized the need for timely access to sound. The chair thanked the group and noted hope for a future fix, including continued work on the exchange market. The Department of Finance then gave a broad budget warning about the state’s more than $20 billion structural deficit and said new investments must be weighed against out-year shortfalls. HCAI followed with an overview of its programs, including CalRx insulin and naloxone, reproductive health grants, the Office of Health Care Affordability, seismic hospital compliance, workforce programs, and the Data Exchange Framework. Members asked about geographic targeting of workforce funds, behavioral health pipeline programs, the status of the 21st Century Nursing Initiative, and future CalRx products such as EpiPens and GLP-1s. HCAI also described its enforcement approach for health care spending targets, saying the board would not change the targets in response to H.R. 1, and outlined the diaper access initiative, which will distribute diapers through hospitals in higher-need areas. Several HCAI budget items were discussed and held open, including additional expenditure authority, the transfer of the Data Exchange Framework and Office of the Patient Advocate, long-term care payment transparency staffing, and reporting on health care worker waiting periods. The department also presented its Behavioral Health Services Act workforce initiative and a proposed $100 million General Fund offset, which both the LAO and the chair questioned as unclear and potentially one-time in nature. HCAI said the final workforce plan would be adjusted after stakeholder consultation if the offset proceeds. The department also described the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying California received $233.6 million in federal funds, had to revise its proposal to satisfy CMS, and must obligate the money by October 30; the program will fund rural care models, workforce development, and technology, with grants rolled out on a phased basis. The Department of Managed Health Care then presented its budget and three legislative implementation requests: SB 41 on PBM reform, SB 306 on prior authorization transparency, and AB 1041 on provider credentialing timelines. Finally, the administration outlined a menopause care proposal requiring coverage and education for menopause-related services, provider training, and an outreach campaign, with DMHC requesting staffing and funding to implement and enforce the new requirements. Throughout the hearing, most items were held open for later action, and no final votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• To be scheduled one in America, you have to be two things: highly addictive and have no medical value
• Ibagane has proven throughout the world that it is not addictive and has extreme medical value.
• . value. value.
• and has that it it is not addictive and has extreme<00:21:29.679><c> medical</c><00:21:30.080><c> value
• </c> extreme medical value. extreme medical value.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 21 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• hour and/or you're in excess of 35 miles an hour on a limited access highway and operating a motor vehicle
• hour and/or you're in excess of 35 miles an hour on a limited access highway and operating a motor vehicle
• Senator Collins, you are recognized to explain the bill. 2,223 of which were motor vehicle crashes.
• Vehicle kill switches are still in this.
• It criminalizes unauthorized use of devices that remotely disable vehicles, with exceptions for owners

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.

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• This bill authorizes the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to create a new specialty license
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to create a new specialty license plate for Miami-Dade

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met and first considered CS for SB 620, which authorizes a new specialty license plate for Miami-Dade College with a $25 annual use fee. The bill’s proceeds would go to the Miami-Dade College Foundation for student scholarships, and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles estimated implementation costs of $8,280. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that clarified how revenues would be allocated among administrative costs, marketing and promotion, student scholarships, and student success initiatives. The committee then heard SB 654, which designates the railroad overpass on State Road 100 in Starke, Bradford County, as the Heroes Memorial Overpass to honor those who have died in service to others. There was no debate or public testimony on either bill. Both measures were reported favorably by committee vote. After the votes, members were asked whether they wished to be recorded as voting on the bills, and no additional requests were made. The committee then adjourned.

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• Box 1 case study about the carbon capture down here is importantly... ...The process underscores the value
• threats that we're trying to work on, and that's lithium-ion battery fires, compressed natural gas vehicles
• them to identify which chemicals were going through their county, at what rate, and through what vehicles
• First of all, it's a great value to both the laboratory and the students, right?

Committee: Joint Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Keywords: 996, all

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• As I said, this is the 2026 end-of-session corrections bill, a vehicle bill for corrections to any bill
• 00:01:05.720><c> bill,</c> session corrections bill, session corrections bill, a<00:01:06.880><c> vehicle
• 07.640><c> for</c><00:01:07.840><c> corrections</c><00:01:08.640><c> to</c><00:01:08.800><c> any</c> a vehicle
• bill for corrections to any a vehicle bill for corrections to any bill<00:01:09.240><c> that</c><00:

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• we had, 20 years ago, legislation was created to create Idaho Code 49-454, which gave $3 of every vehicle
• Now we have two funding sources: we have the general fund, and we have the $3 on the vehicle registration
• trooper that makes $25 an hour. $20 of that would be from the general fund. $5 of that is from the vehicle
• Whenever CEC is given, it only applies. of that is from the vehicle registration.

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee approved minutes from March 17, 18, 19, and 20, then took up House Bill 944, sponsored by Rep. Palmer, which would redirect $5 million from the liquor distribution formula to the Idaho State Police choice fund to help address trooper pay and recruitment problems. ISP Director Bill Gardner testified that the agency has severe staffing shortages, unfilled positions, and difficulty recruiting and retaining troopers, especially at the 5-, 10-, and 15-year marks, because its pay has fallen behind other law enforcement agencies. He explained that the bill would help but would not fully solve the problem; he said the original ongoing funding request was $12 million, and a fully sustainable long-term solution would be about $18 million. He also described a new merit-based pay structure and said he would suspend ISP’s lateral transfer program for three years if a solution is reached, to reduce concerns from sheriffs and city police about losing officers. Committee members raised concerns that the bill would shift financial pain to counties and cities, especially rural counties that already struggle to fund local law enforcement and related services. Some members argued the Legislature should use the rainy day fund or restore prior gas-tax support instead of reallocating existing revenue, while others said the bill was a necessary step to address a real law enforcement crisis even if it was not enough. Rep. Palmer said he did not want to use the rainy day fund for ongoing salaries and asked the committee to consider a smaller, more workable solution. After debate, Rep. Cheatham moved to send House Bill 944 to General Orders as a substitute motion, and the committee approved that motion on a 12-3 roll call vote, sending the bill to General Orders rather than advancing it directly to the floor. The committee then briefly recognized its page and secretary before adjourning.

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• into our wildland equipment replacement fund to be able to purchase and replace engines, command vehicles
• goes into our wildland equipment replacement fund to be able to purchase replace engines command vehicles
• certain other equipment purchase replace engines command vehicles certain other equipment and oftentimes
• was originally requested to increase driver education reimbursements in statute and provide a new vehicle

Summary: The committee first took up the Department of Environmental Quality budget. Staff outlined enhancements for monitoring and maintenance at the Triumph Mine, a transfer for Coeur d’Alene Basin remediation, and a fund shift to move positions from federal funds to the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program fund. Members also approved language to consolidate certain air permitting and drinking water permitting fee funds, and later adopted additional language related to a solid waste regulatory fund transfer tied to House Bill 555. The DEQ motion passed with do-pass recommendations. The committee then considered the Department of Lands, focusing heavily on fire preparedness funding for the Forest and Range Fire Protection Program. Members debated whether to restore one-time General Fund money for standby crews in FY 2026 and FY 2027, with some arguing the department had reverted funds in prior years and had other dedicated funds available, while the department explained those funds were legally committed to other purposes and that the standby crews support state firefighting readiness. The FY 2026 supplemental passed, the FY 2027 enhancement initially failed, reconsideration was debated under parliamentary rules, and after reconsideration the FY 2027 fire preparedness funding passed. The committee also adopted language allowing transfers between department programs and approved language restricting the use of General Fund firefighter bonus money to firefighters. Next, the committee reviewed Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind. The budget included career ladder adjustments, a van replacement, staffing for a new 18-bed residential building in Gooding, replacement items, and an endowment fund adjustment. Members debated a substitute motion that would fund the new cottage staff for the opening of the new dormitory, with supporters emphasizing the need to avoid leaving the new facility unused and opponents noting the budget’s size and the broader constraints on other agencies. The substitute motion failed and the original motion passed, resulting in a do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered the State Department of Education budget. The agency requested additional spending authority for school bus camera grants, an extended USDA farm-to-school grant, and ongoing child nutrition technology grants. A substitute motion to increase the farm-to-school authority to match the anticipated federal extension failed, and the original motion passed, approving the dedicated and federal fund increases and sending the budget forward with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned after announcing the next day’s agenda.

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• regarding education, and House Bill 576, by the Transportation and Defense Committee, relating to motor vehicles
• Committee regarding Education, House Bill 576 by Transportation and Defense Committee relating to motor vehicle
• Committee regarding education, House Bill 57 by Transportation and Defense Committee relating to motor vehicles
• they don't pick up any registered letters because they consider notice they're going to lose their vehicle

Summary: The House convened with 68 members present, approved the February 12, 2026 journal, and received messages from the Senate, including referral of House Joint Memorial 10 for enrolling and return of Senate Joint Memorial 107 signed by the Speaker. Standing committee reports advanced several bills: House Bills 607, 528, 530, 519, and 599 were sent to second reading, while House Bills 522 and 570 were placed on general orders. House Concurrent Resolution 27, honoring Idaho civilians who served on Wake Island during World War II, was referred for printing. The House also introduced a large group of new bills, including measures on gold and silver coin, elections and presidential primaries, midwifery, foreign adversary investments, retirement and public safety death benefits, building codes, travel insurance, portable benefits, litigation financing, manufactured homes, anti-cancer medications, interest rates, state sovereignty, big game depredation claims, hunting as the state sport, police dogs, preceptor prior authorization exemptions, student data collection, and charter school admissions; all were referred for printing. On third reading, Senate Bill 1225 was moved to the top of the calendar and passed the House 67-1 after debate describing it as a public records and university presidential search bill that changes the disclosure rule from five finalists to a sole finalist and requires public updates and a 10-day public review period before final selection. House Bill 561 was sent to general orders after discussion of flag displays, including allowing the Basque flag and limiting certain city flagpole displays. House Bill 520, an Office of Administrative Hearings measure standardizing notice requirements in contested cases, passed 66-2 after concerns were raised about proving receipt of mailed notice. House Bill 579, updating justifiable homicide language to broaden who may be defended, passed 68-1. House Bill 580, repealing antiquated or unused criminal statutes, passed 68-1. House Bill 581, creating a formal process for legislative review of Supreme Court rules, passed 65-5. House Bill 583, the short-term rental bill, drew the most extensive debate. Supporters argued it protects private property rights and prevents local governments from effectively banning short-term rentals through restrictive ordinances, while opponents warned it weakens protections for residential neighborhoods and shifts enforcement burdens onto neighbors and local complaints. Several members declared Rule 80 conflicts, including ownership of short-term rentals or related businesses. After debate, the bill passed 54-16 and was sent to the Senate. The House then held the remaining third-reading bills for one legislative day, received the enrolled House Joint Memorial 10 back for the Senate President’s signature, made announcements about committee meetings and events, and adjourned until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.

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• also part of treating in place in rural settings, you could have a pickup truck or a non-transport vehicle
• these folks that they're, uh, in a situation where access would be very difficult. non-transport vehicle
• that has a non-transport vehicle that has a paramedic<00:06:35.039><c> on</c><00:06:35.199><c> board
• And I just heard you say about using a vehicle other than an ambulance in certain cases.

Bills: SB9 , HB400 , SB9 , HB400

Committee: House Health

Keywords: Alabama Athletic Commission, Attorney General, criminal penalties, unarmed combat, regulation, boxing, mixed martial arts, civil fines, dental insurance, benefit rollover, healthcare, insurance policy, annual maximum, smoking ban, vaping, public health, indoor air quality, clean air, ambulance services, health insurance

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• So we're just kind of setting up a vehicle to help them to be able to do this.
• </c><00:02:54.480><c> a</c> we're just uh kind of setting up a we're just uh kind of setting up a vehicle
• 00:02:57.040><c> be</c><00:02:57.200><c> able</c><00:02:57.440><c> to</c><00:02:57.599><c> to</c> vehicle
• to help them uh to be able to to vehicle to help them uh to be able to to do<00:02:58.160><c> this.

Committee: Joint Economic and Workforce Development

Keywords: Economic and Workforce Development - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 9:45 AM, 925, all

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• So, for example, if you pass a law that applied to cars, automobiles, RVs, and other vehicles, the term
• “other vehicles,” that general term, derives important context, limiting context, from the specific
• So if you were talking about a motorized scooter, you could look at the term “other vehicles,” look at
• couple of key distinctions that even though technically a pontoon boat might be a quote-unquote “other vehicle

Committee: House Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• general public, such as street lights, street lighting systems, special lighting systems, electric vehicle
• 42.639><c> electric</c> and special lighting systems, electric and special lighting systems, electric vehicle
• <00:06:43.520><c> charging</c><00:06:44.120><c> stations,</c><00:06:45.120><c> electronic</c> vehicle
• charging stations, electronic vehicle charging stations, electronic traffic<00:06:46.160><c> control

Keywords: 1183, house

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• A good example is we had one on abandoned vehicles and licenses. We had one.
• A good example is we had one on abandoned vehicles and license and stuff, and Senator Thomas was working
• So if 1307 is most likely the best vehicle for the petition language and the park board language, for
• I think 1297, if you take out those two conflicting sections, you've got a vehicle to potentially ask

Bills: HCR3025

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: law enforcement, first responders, heroism, community safety, condolences, 908, all

Summary: The State and Local Government Committee first heard House Concurrent Resolution 3025, a resolution honoring the police and first responders of Fargo. Representative Hendricks presented it as a straightforward tribute tied to a tragic incident, and several members and a representative of the Chiefs of Police Association and North Dakota League of Cities spoke in support. There was no opposition, and the committee closed the hearing and later gave the resolution a 6-0 do pass recommendation, with Senator Braunberger volunteering to carry it. The committee then heard House Concurrent Resolution 3010, which would direct Legislative Management to study legislative responsibility to review existing law before proposing new law. Representative Kempinock said the idea was to reduce repetitive or duplicative bills and improve legislative education, but also noted that current efforts by Legislative Council and leadership had made the resolution largely unnecessary. Members generally agreed with the premise but questioned whether a study was needed, and the committee ultimately gave it a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with Senator Lee volunteering to carry it. Next, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 3003, which would raise the threshold for approving constitutional amendments from 50% to 60%. Speaker Wise argued constitutional changes should be difficult and cited other states’ higher thresholds, while Eric Spencer of the Greater North Dakota Chamber supported the measure and emphasized how often North Dakota’s Constitution has been amended. Members discussed the irony of asking voters to raise the threshold by a simple majority and the broader issue of an overused constitution, but the committee still recommended it do pass on a 6-0 vote. The committee then spent considerable time on House Bill 1297 and related House Bill 1307 amendments dealing with approval voting, ranked-choice voting, and a Fargo-specific exemption. Members and witnesses from the Secretary of State’s office and the League of Cities debated whether Fargo should be exempted and how to avoid conflicts between the two bills. An amendment to strip approval voting from 1297 failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee gave 1297 a 4-2 do pass recommendation so the floor could decide the issue, with plans to reconcile 1307 afterward based on that outcome.

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• Officer Rayner approached Wallace sitting in a car that met the description of a stolen vehicle behind
• He tried to exit the vehicle.
• Officer Rayner instructed him to stay in the vehicle and Wallace refused. He shoved Officer Rayner.
• And it allows districts to locally fund a wider range of vehicles and facilities including transportation

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We're also talking about the vehicle itself; however, they often...
• Once they park, you will shut down in this case because you've got the driver outside of the vehicle.
• Go to electric vehicles. I think we got a bill later today on electric trucks.
• We are thankful that the legislature and Senator Blanco provided us with this initial vehicle. the Attorney

Bills: HB246 , HB796 , HB 1056 , HB1544 , HB1846 , HB2001 , HB2618 , HB2625 , HB2869 , HB2898 , HB3069 , HB3114 , HB3157 , HB3228 , HJR98 , HB246

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information