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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jan 8th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer and Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96
  • Safety Committee and then back to the Human Services Committee.
  • I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 56 to allow the following committees to notice bills
  • re-referral from the Education Committee.
  • re-referral from the Education Committee.
Summary: The Assembly met, initially lacking a quorum, and the Clerk called the roll until a quorum was established. The chamber then proceeded through routine opening business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of Native lands, approval of procedural motions, and several unanimous-consent actions to re-refer bills and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The Assembly also recessed regular session to convene a joint convention for the Governor’s State of the State address. In the joint convention, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State speech, focusing on California’s economic performance, education investments, housing reforms, public safety, homelessness, climate policy, insurance issues, and the state’s response to federal actions. He highlighted budget plans, including a proposed $248.3 billion general fund, increased reserves, major education funding, child care and after-school investments, housing and affordability measures, mental health and homelessness funding, infrastructure projects, clean energy goals, and wildfire recovery efforts. He also praised legislative collaboration on AI regulation, tax credits, and other policy areas while criticizing federal policies and calling for continued state action. After the address, the Governor’s speech was ordered printed in the journal, the joint convention adjourned sine die, and the Assembly returned to regular session. The Speaker announced the desk would remain open for introduction of the budget bill, noted the next floor session would be Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m., and the House adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and committee members. Thank you so much, Mr. Chair, and committee members.
  • Thank you, Chairman and members of the committee. Thank you, Chairman and members of the committee.
  • Good afternoon, Chair and committee members.
  • It exempts federal aviation facilities that are under FAA rules, so they may use it only under FAA rules
  • Good evening, Chair and committee.
Bills: S0302 , S0394 , S0480 , S0546 , S0636 , S0774 , S0796 , S1028 , S1050 , S1066 , S1120 , S1230 , S1288 , S1682
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS/SB 796, which would create Veterinary Professional Associates as a new supervised veterinary role, expand telehealth prescription timeframes, and set training and scope limits. Supporters said it would improve access to care, lower costs, and create a career path, while opponents argued the proposal lacked a clear regulatory framework, could create liability and federal-law conflicts, and would not address the real shortage in rural large-animal practice. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Members also heard and favorably reported SB 1682 on local authority over derelict and abandoned vessels, CS/SB 1028 on a commercial Citizens clearinghouse for property insurance, SB 394 on exempting certain reinsurance underwriting managers from licensing, SB 636 on beach management and erosion designations, CS/SB 546 on public notice for conservation land sales or exchanges, CS/SB 302 on Biscayne Bay nature-based solutions and related coastal resiliency provisions, SB 1050 on pharmacy choice for pet medications, and SB 774 extending workers’ compensation benefits to 911 public safety telecommunicators for mental and nervous injuries. Testimony on these bills generally focused on access, regulatory clarity, environmental protection, or workforce support, with some concerns raised on insurance consumer protections and beach-management language. Senator Harrell’s bills were also taken up and reported favorably: CS/SB 480, a major overhaul of state IT governance creating DIGIT and new procurement, reporting, and workforce structures; CS/SB 1230, restricting PFAS-containing firefighting foam and adding testing, inventory, and disposal requirements; and CS/SB 1288, a naming bill designating the Andrew Red Harris Shoal and requiring markers. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on SB 1066 regarding restoration of the Oklawaha/Rodman system, with supporters emphasizing ecological restoration, flood-risk reduction, and economic benefits, and opponents warning about local impacts, water quality, and the loss of a world-class fishery. The transcript ends during testimony on that bill, before final action is shown.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Rules Committee Apr 6th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Rules Committee is called to order. Good afternoon. The Rules Committee is called to order.
  • The Rules Committee is now adjourned. Motion passes and the Rules Committee is now adjourned.
Summary: The Rules Committee convened in the afternoon, called the roll, and confirmed a quorum. A consent agenda was presented and a motion was made and seconded to approve it. The committee voted unanimously in favor, with all members present voting aye, and the motion passed. The committee then adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Rules Committee Apr 6th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Rules Committee is called to order. Good afternoon. The Rules Committee is called to order.
  • And the Rules Committee is now adjourned. Motion passes and Rules Committee is now adjourned.
Committee: House Rules
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/8/25 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reports from committees on rules and legislative administration.
  • Niska from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33, designates
  • The bill is being referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Motions and resolutions.
  • The resolutions are being referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vice Chair, members of the committee.
  • So if it was truly transparent, wouldn't you want the vice chairs of these committees and all the committee
  • Committee, if drafted, should be notified regardless of party, and every member of the committee, both
  • I think every member of the committee.
  • We'll come back to the committee. Any committee comments? We have a motion by Senator Archuleta.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Chair and members of the committee, as SB 1144 is considered, it is important that the committee
  • Madam Chair and members of the committee, as SB 1144 is considered, it is important that the committee
  • I think that was to the committee.
  • Thank you, the chairman of the committee.
  • Again, this is why this should be in the health committee. I'm not on the health committee.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Six - Thursday, April 2

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This passed out of the Health and Mental Health Committee 14 to 0, Rules 12 to 0, and has 19 co-sponsors
  • This passed through the Agriculture Committee 22 to 0 and Rules of Administrative, 11 to 0.
  • This passed through the Agriculture Committee 22 to 0 and rules of administrative, 11 to 0.
  • Unfortunately, the Rules Committee Administrative will... Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Unfortunately, the Rules Committee Administrative will meet in five minutes in Hearing Room 4.
Keywords: 959, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Six - Thursday, April 2

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This passed out of the Health and Mental Health Committee 14 to 0, Rules 12 to 0, and has 19 co-sponsors
  • The bill passed through the Agriculture Committee 22 to 0 and Rules of Administrative Review 11 to 0.
  • This passed through the Agriculture Committee 22 to 0 and rules of administrative, 11 to 0.
  • Unfortunately, the Rules Committee Administrative will meet in five minutes in hearing room four.
  • Unfortunately, the Rules Committee Administrative will meet in five minutes in Hearing Room 4.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 124-1 vote, and numerous introductions of student groups, health professionals, and other guests. Committee reports were then read, including several bills recommended “do pass.” The chamber also heard a personal privilege speech from a St. Louis County member responding to a North St. Louis County school track meet shooting, calling for stronger action on gun access and firearm safety. The main floor work focused heavily on appropriations and capital projects. House Bills 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 were debated and passed, covering reappropriations, maintenance and repair projects, new capital improvements, and remaining ARPA pandemic funds. HB 2017 passed 137-9, HB 2018 passed 127-21, HB 2019 passed 98-48, and HB 2020 passed 127-24. Members emphasized that the bills largely used previously appropriated or federal funds, while some Democrats raised concerns about general revenue spending and one-time infrastructure projects. The House also adopted and finally passed Senate-amended HB 2641 on hemp/cannabis-related regulation, with changes on privacy, worker organization, effective date, and age restrictions; it passed 125-21 on adoption and 126-23 on final passage. HB 2423, dealing with Department of Finance staffing and capacity, passed unanimously after Senate adoption. Other measures passed included HB 1919 on electronic filing parity with IRS rules, HB 1768/2060 on short-term rental property tax classification, HB 1855 adding Alpha-Gal Syndrome to reportable conditions, HB 2355 creating a Food is Medicine pilot option, HB 1717/1643 on psilocybin therapy for veterans and first responders, HB 2372, a broad health care package, HB 2408 on the deaf-blind fund, HB 3000 on auditor/siganture-related procedures, HB 2898 restoring land bank tools, and HB 1740, “Melanie’s Law,” strengthening DWI penalties and ignition interlock requirements. Not all bills advanced: HB 3239, which would have expanded and funded the workforce diploma program through MoCAP, failed 55-95 after criticism that it shifted K-12 formula money and stripped vendor standards. HB 2760, the “Praise Act” on treatment of houses of worship during emergencies, drew extended debate on religious liberty, public health, and consistency in emergency orders; the transcript cuts off before the final vote is shown. Throughout the day, members frequently cited bipartisan support for health, public safety, and administrative bills, while several measures drew sharper partisan or policy disagreements over funding, regulation, and local control.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 2nd, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just a reminder, we're going to work on some rules tomorrow, so I hope you've been looking at the rules
  • Chairman Hawkins and committee, good morning.
  • The Mick three is not a waiver of rules. The solution is our MC3. The MC3 is not a waiver of rules.
  • Chairman Hawkins, Representative Galavese and committee.
  • Chairman Hawkins and committee, that is a great question.
Committee: House Education
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 27 and January 28, 2026, with a correction noted to the January 28 minutes regarding the listing of Haley Sweeten as incoming executive director of IHLA. Members were also reminded to review upcoming rules work and to wait until testimony is complete before making motions during bill hearings. The main presentation focused on support for military-connected students in Idaho. Dominique Haig, school liaison for Mountain Home Air Force Base, and Dr. Spencer Barsey of the Idaho Department of Education described Idaho’s Purple Star School designation, the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MC3), and related supports such as the military student identifier and a state website with resources for families. They highlighted the challenges military children face from frequent moves, deployments, and school transitions, and described school-based activities at Stevenson Elementary such as student ambassadors, Month of the Military Child events, and Flagpole Friday. Barsey explained that Idaho joined MC3 in 2013, adopted advance enrollment in 2020, and now identifies military-connected students as a distinct reporting group to better track and support them. In response to questions, Haig said the compact helps compare credits and graduation requirements when students move between states, but it applies only to public schools and not homeschool or charter schools. She also said the department supports any educational choice families make. In response to a question about school funding, she said schools with enough military-connected students can receive federal impact aid, with districts reportedly receiving about $1 million to $3.5 million annually. The meeting then adjourned.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 2nd, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just a reminder, we're going to work on some rules tomorrow, so I hope you've been looking at the rules
  • The Mick three is not a waiver of rules. The solution is our MC3. The MC3 is not a waiver of rules.
  • Chairman Hawkins and committee, that is a great question.
  • Thank you very much for this opportunity, Chairman Hawkins and committee.
  • I'm talking to the committee now. The other day, we went through a thing.
Committee: House Education
Keywords: 989, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:05 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that's our staff for the committee.
  • So I'm grateful for this committee.
  • Good morning, Madam Chair, committee members. My name is Dan. Madam Chair, committee members.
  • It was... ...committee substitute to analyze. It was provided to the committee last week.
  • Mine says committee substitute. We've moved the committee sub.
Keywords: 996, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are there any reports of committees? Not on the desk, Mr. President.
  • Are there reports relating to committee reference? None on the desk, Mr. President.
  • Committee substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 112, a bill to be entitled an act relating
  • Committee substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 112, a bill to be entitled an act relating
  • Before I recognize the Rules Chair for a motion, are there any announcements?
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, doctor-of-the-day recognition, and a series of introductions honoring visitors and groups in the galleries, including Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and others. Senators also made announcements about local delegations visiting the Capitol and a session wellness competition. The chamber then took up CS/CS/SB 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure that would expand screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services through age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a statewide hub for research and coordination, create grants for autism-focused summer programs and charter school models, and establish a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, Wright, and others supported the bill while raising concerns about provider shortages, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for better recruitment incentives, and the importance of research into causes and treatments. Harrell responded that services would be covered under new contracts, Medicaid would provide coverage, the University of Florida would develop the online credential with a stipend incentive, and the bill was a first step in a broader effort that should also address adults on the spectrum. The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 unanimously, 38-0, and then adopted a motion to immediately certify the bill to the House. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 1856 by publication, honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, SB 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Budget Section Leadership Division Mar 18th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, good afternoon, Chair Lefor, and members of the committee.
  • and we can do it through rule in the House and Senate joint rules or we can pass legislation that requires
  • Chairman, members of the committee. My name is Phil Davis.
  • It could be some OSHA rules in there.
  • It could be some OSHA rules in there.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the previous minutes, and then received an update from Senator Jonathan Sickler on the Cash Management Board’s work under House Bill 1278. He said the board has been reviewing statewide cash, liquidity, and investment practices, finding that the state generally manages money well but could improve forecasting, automation, and coordination across agencies. He highlighted that the state has about $35 billion in liquid assets and investments, with most in longer-term investments, and described a change already underway replacing more than 500 six-month CDs with a special-rate savings account to reduce administrative work. Members also discussed the impact of House Bill 1176 on Legacy Fund earnings and the possibility of future legislation to avoid losing investment returns when large transfers are made all at once. The board also noted that some agencies still hold funds outside the Bank of North Dakota system, and that this is being reviewed. Representative Nathan Toman then updated the Task Force on Government Efficiency, saying the group has focused on how to measure whether programs are actually working. He said the task force has not yet proposed legislation, but the administration has agreed that new and expanding programs should answer five questions, including who is affected, what outcome is expected, whether there is another way to do it, and how success will be measured. Members discussed the need for dashboards, program evaluators, better data collection, and possible use of artificial intelligence to identify duplicate or outdated programs. Toman said the task force will continue reviewing agency workflows, with upcoming presentations from courts, the university system, the auditor, and other agencies, and that future legislation or rule changes may be needed to require performance metrics. Phil Davis of Job Service North Dakota presented labor market and program updates. He reported that North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 2.5%, labor force participation is about 68.7%, and the state continues to rank near the top nationally. He reviewed job openings, in-demand occupations, and several workforce programs, including H-2A agricultural worker inspections, the Job Placement Partnership Program with DOCR, and virtual and in-person job fairs. Davis said the DOCR partnership has shown strong results, with lower recidivism and higher earnings for participants, and he emphasized that Job Service tracks outcomes and reports them to federal and state partners. Members asked about child care subsidies, workforce participation, agency coordination, and whether more staff are needed for H-2A inspections. Finally, Allen Knutson presented the updated S&P Global revenue forecast. He said oil prices have risen sharply since the last update, making the revenue outlook more favorable but still volatile. S&P’s baseline forecast showed the current biennium’s four major tax collections about $89 million above the legislative forecast, and a much larger increase for the next biennium, though he cautioned that federal tax changes and oil market uncertainty could alter the numbers. In an alternate scenario using higher near-term oil prices, he estimated about $242 million more in oil and gas tax collections and roughly $120 million more for the Strategic Investment Fund. Members asked whether another forecast should be requested once oil markets stabilize and about changes in tribal oil production assumptions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Republican Press Conference 2/16/26

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: House Republican leaders outlined their agenda for the tied legislative session, saying their priorities are to stop fraud, make Minnesota more affordable, safer, and more competitive, and reduce mandates while raising education standards. They highlighted several planned bills, including an independent inspector general (HF 1), a “Fraud Isn’t Free” measure to impose consequences on agencies and commissioners that allow fraud, and statutory guidelines for high-fraud-risk programs. They also said they want to lower health care costs through a permanent reinsurance program and cost defrayal for new mandates, study property tax increases, conform state tax law to federal changes on tips, overtime, and scholarship tax credits, and avoid any tax increases. On public safety, Republicans said they will pursue tougher penalties for repeat offenders and repeat gun crimes, judicial accountability, and a school safety package that would support public and nonpublic schools, school safety personnel, and facility improvements. In education, they emphasized school choice tax credits, reading proficiency, and curriculum focused on basic academic fundamentals. They also said they want to protect and expand mining, reform permitting, end the nuclear moratorium, and make the state more attractive to businesses. On housing, one member said they are working on a more targeted affordable housing package rather than a broad sweeping bill. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on immigration and cooperation with federal authorities. Republicans said they want a statewide framework for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, referencing House File 16 and saying they are open to changes and bipartisan work. They argued that local and state cooperation would improve safety and prevent situations where criminal suspects are released into the community. They also said Democrats have blocked similar efforts in committee and on the House floor. In response to questions, leaders said there is no current appetite for sports betting, bonding will be discussed but there are no promises, and they do not support the 2024 omnibus bill model. They said they are not interested in vaccine mandates, but will consider Medicaid funding impacts and other health-related proposals if bills are introduced. They also said election integrity measures such as voter ID, provisional ballots, and voter-roll cleanup will remain priorities. Throughout, leaders said they expect a bipartisan process in the tied House and expressed hope that both parties can work together on some issues.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Feb 2nd, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think the third stop is Rules, is it? All right, then, you know, then Rules.
  • Chair, thank you, committee.
  • Good afternoon, committee members.
  • Good afternoon, committee members.
  • , but I am in Rules.
Bills: S0600 , S0760 , S1012 , S1326 , S1488 , S1536 , S1544 , S1750
Summary: The committee took up several criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 760 on violations of pretrial release conditions. A strike-all amendment narrowed the bill to make willful violation of a no-contact order a first-degree misdemeanor, authorize warrantless arrest on probable cause, and require detention until first appearance in certain cases. The amendment and the bill, as amended, were both adopted and reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1536 on digital voyeurism, which would extend the expectation of privacy to backyards in the surveillance statute; it was reported favorably after brief questions and support from a Florida Smart Justice Alliance witness. Members next considered SB 1012 on inmate services. The bill would expand use of contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust funds for reintegration and facility upgrades, and would require reimbursement for inmate emergency and specialty medical services at Medicaid rates, with telehealth and autonomous APRNs included as options. Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida opposed the bill as written, warning that tying Medicaid participation to treatment of inmates could reduce reimbursement and discourage provider participation, while the Department of Corrections and Florida Smart Justice Alliance supported it. Senators discussed costs, aging inmates, and possible future changes, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed CS for SB 600 on bail bond and pretrial release laws after adopting a strike-all that aligned it with the House companion and made technical changes to solicitation, training, and bond reinstatement rules. Public testimony raised concerns about who should receive returned bond money and how clerks would process payments, but the sponsor said the bill would continue to be refined. Later, the committee reconsidered and favorably reported SB 1750 on criminal sexual conduct, which increases penalties and mandatory minimums for serious sex crimes, especially those involving children. It also reconsidered and favorably reported SB 1544 on complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, a bill requiring complainants to provide sworn complaints to officers before interrogation unless corroborating evidence is present; police chiefs and sexual violence advocates opposed parts of the bill, while supporters argued it would protect officers from unfounded complaints. Finally, SB 1488 on booking officer duties regarding minor children of arrested persons was reported favorably, and SB 1326 on prosecution of defamation was taken up for reconsideration with a delete-all amendment that narrowed the insanity defense, limited mitigation for severe mental illness in serious cases, and extended detention periods for incompetent defendants; opposition testimony from defense, public defender, and mental health advocates warned it would worsen treatment and increase costs.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-04-23 - 1:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 927, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Mar 21st, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, your Rules Committee, to whom has been referred, House Bill 17 as amended, has added under
  • Committee committee has been referred.
  • Committee reports. Mr.
  • Move adoption of the committee report. We have a motion to adopt the committee report.
  • Move adoption of the committee report. We have a motion to adopt the committee report.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 6th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Acting Chair and members of the committee.
  • Chairman and committee.
  • Acting Vice Chair, members of the committee.
  • Yes, hey, good morning to the committee.
  • Thank you, Senator Bass, and the committee.
Committee: Senate Insurance
Summary: The Senate Committee on Insurance met on May 6, 2026, and first reported HB 1241 favorably. That bill, by Chairman Furman, requires insurers to check with DCFS before paying certain insurance settlements to determine whether the recipient owes delinquent child support, and to withhold and remit arrears if found. DCFS explained that Louisiana already has intercepts and other collection tools, but no current mechanism for insurance settlements. Senators raised concerns about notice to obligors and about liability if insurers fail to withhold, but the bill was advanced without objection. The committee then heard HB 870, which would require health insurers and PBMs to cover lower-cost generic or biosimilar drugs when available and to use utilization management no more restrictively on those drugs. Supporters said the bill would improve access and lower patient costs by using wholesale acquisition cost as the comparison point. Opponents, including Louisiana Blue and the AFL-CIO, argued that WAC ignores rebates and net cost, could force plans to cover higher-cost biosimilars first, and could increase premiums and disrupt ERISA and fully insured plan design. The committee adopted a technical amendment set and then a second amendment set that added notice and reporting requirements tied to net cost calculations, and HB 870 was reported favorably as amended. Several other bills were moved with little or no opposition. HB 1176, concerning Medicare Advantage coverage for integrative cancer treatments such as cold cap therapy, cryotherapy, and acupuncture, was amended to change the effective date and then reported favorably. HB 1196, dealing with colorectal cancer screening follow-up colonoscopies, was also amended and reported favorably. HB 1162, a consumer protection bill requiring DOI to verify that a contractor named on a first-party property damage check is licensed in Louisiana, was amended and reported favorably. HB 826, which modernizes insurance referral rules to allow referrals by email or website address, was reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 1151 on insurer investment limits and solvency protections, and HB 1236 on pharmacy reimbursement and copay maximizer programs; both drew substantial testimony and concern, especially over retroactivity, PBM cost allocation, and whether copay maximizers shift costs to patients, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1236.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 3rd, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the time that we're set to start our House Revenue and Taxation Committee, and that committee
  • The committee is called to order.
  • Chairman, members of the committee, for the record.
  • Committee, are there questions? Representative Raybould? Mr.
  • And this committee stands adjourned. And this committee stands adjourned.
Keywords: 989, all