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• This hearing is required by law to hear an independent report from the California...
• This hearing is required by law to hear an independent report from the California Actuarial Advisory
• The main reason that we're here today is to fulfill the requirements of Government Code Section 2029,
• Moving on to page five, the additional disclosures required for Section 2029 require that we present
• In terms of meeting the Government Code section requirements, all of the information is published in

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Initially, it required the fee, it required the fund, it required the funding.
• It does not require a fee at this moment.
• is, requiring the labeling, and requiring the date it was filled.
• As you know, my bill does require those things.
• Require remediation or destruction of the grain, so that would be how do they clean it up?

Bills: SB2173 , SB2028 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Wildlife

Keywords: landowner, energy negotiation, agricultural preservation, orphaned wells, renewable energy, raw milk, unpasteurized milk, milk products, dairy, pasteurization, food safety, consumer warning label, health warning, farm sales, direct-to-consumer sales, ungraded milk, goat milk, raw milk cheese, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, agricultural regulation

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• This requires the Department of Labor and Industries to consider, when adopting rules for factory-built
• This requires the Department of Labor and Industries to consider when adopting rules for factory-built
• It requires the governing boards to review their programs, compile an annual list, and produce reports
• It amends the eligibility requirements for mandatory waiver of state tuition and fees.
• They still can require a third-party review if there's a conflict.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 904, all

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• SB 1704, ESA student disabilities requirements. Education.
• SB 1769, adult immunizations report requirements. HHS.
• SB 1771, health insurance requirements, essential benefits.
• SCR 1046, school plans and concerns requirements. Education.
• SCR 1046, school plans and concerns requirements. Education.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several guest introductions recognizing Arizona Dental Hygienists Association visitors, deaf and hard of hearing advocacy groups, Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists members, the Doctor of the Day, tribal voting advocates, and other guests. Members also observed a moment of silence for two DPS officers killed earlier that morning. The chamber then received a long list of bills and resolutions for first reading and committee referral, covering elections, education, public safety, health, tribal affairs, housing, agriculture, and other topics. The main floor action was in Committee of the Whole on SB 1425, an elections bill dealing with the July primary and related election procedures. The bill was amended in committee, then further amended on the floor, and the Committee of the Whole recommended it do pass as amended. During third reading, members spoke in support of the measure as a bipartisan election fix that would move the primary up two weeks, improve ballot timing, and require observers in every county. Senator Hatathlie highlighted persistent tribal voting barriers such as mail ballot issues, dual-addressing problems, ID access, funding shortages, misinformation, and polling-place disruptions, while Senator Gonzalez voted no because of the emergency clause. The bill passed 27-1 with two not voting and was transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted two proclamations: one naming September 4, 2026, as Taekwondo Day in Arizona and another declaring February 2026 as American Heart Month, encouraging CPR and AED awareness. After a recess, the Senate returned briefly to introduce additional bills, refer SB 1315 to Public Safety and SB 1090 to Finance, announce upcoming committee meetings, and then adjourn until Monday, February 9, 2026.

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• This bill requires that HIV antiviral drugs be covered without a requirement of sort of pre-approval
• or sort of. ...be covered without a requirement of sort of pre-approval or screening for folks who need
• It specifies nutritional standards for the medically tailored meals and also requires that those meals
• This is a very straightforward bill that requires health plans, including our health plans that cover
• Or adapt to implement the requirements. I would ask for your support. Further remarks?

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 904, all

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• The Federal CRA was enacted in 1977 to address redlining and requires financial institutions to meet
• It establishes the California Community Reinvestment Act and requires covered financial institutions
• In fact, California outperformed Massachusetts since that state enacted CRA requirements.
• And I do think that it requires our intervention to ensure that that happens.
• This bill would require a licensee who is a lawsuit financer to maintain a surety bond.

Committee: House Banking and Finance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• If you require assistance registering, please notify committee staff when providing your testimony.
• It would require the Texas Workforce Commission to create a publicly accessible database of employers
• Second, it requires each local...
• We know that creating a robust workforce requires a collective approach.
• Requiring local workforce development boards to develop strategies with clear goals, objectives, and

Bills: HB669 , HB 1306 , HB3173 , HB3807

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: healthcare, Medicare, insurance, financial assistance, families, wage theft, employers, penalties, Texas Workforce Commission, employee rights, employer database, worker rights, death investigation, emergency services, medical benefits, exposure claims, public safety, workforce development, TWC, youth workforce

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• , that you're requiring?
• Right now there's no requirement for coordination.
• Right now there's no requirement for coordination.
• The bill requires an individualized treatment plan.
• Instead, it requires the review, evaluation, and recommendation.

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met to consider several bills and the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. SB 1310, relating to reporting of student mental health outcomes, was temporarily postponed. The committee then took up SB 1354 on behavioral health managing entities, adopted a delete-all amendment, and heard support for the bill’s focus on transparency, accountability, audits, referral patterns, and a DCF report due by December 1. Members discussed the capacity of the current reporting system and the need for coordination with school districts. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee next considered SB 1620 on mental health and substance abuse disorders, which implements selected recommendations from the 2025 Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. The bill, as amended, includes reforms on dignity and patient-centered care, crisis response, individualized treatment plans, use of the DLA-20 assessment tool, data analysis by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, and creation of a research center. Amendments removed a direct medication-provision requirement in favor of a review and report on discharge procedures, medication adherence, and long-acting injectables, and clarified licensure priorities for short-term residential treatment programs. Testimony and debate emphasized the need for action, better data, and efficient use of public funds. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard from Taylor Hatch, the Governor’s appointee to lead DCF. Hatch described her background in state government and her priorities for DCF, including coordination, transparency, prevention, permanency, and responsiveness to vulnerable Floridians. Several members spoke in support, citing her experience at APD and familiarity with the agency’s work. The committee voted unanimously to recommend her confirmation, and then adjourned.

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• As I indicated, the city did not timely provide and submit required annual audited financial reports
• Two purchases were made without the required quotes, totaling around $21,000.
• Florida law requires each local governmental entity to submit an annual financial report, which is an
• The committee is required by law to contract for an annual financial audit of the department.
• The committee is required by law to contract for an annual financial audit of the department.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee heard the Auditor General’s operational audit of the City of Mexico Beach, which identified nine findings. The audit cited significant turnover in key management positions, late filing of required annual financial reports, weaknesses in competitive procurement and purchase approval controls, a duplicate payment on stormwater repairs that was later largely refunded, issues with the city accountant’s contract and IRS classification, IT access control problems, and the lack of fraud-reporting policies. Committee members asked about corrective action, and the Auditor General said a follow-up audit is required by statute within 18 months, with no enforcement authority beyond reporting progress back to the committee. Mayor Rich Wolf and city staff responded that the city had experienced major turnover and was rebuilding its finance and administrative team. He said the city had hired a city administrator, financial director, city clerk, and accounting firm, and was working to create policies, procedures, forms, and review processes to address the findings. Members discussed whether the turnover and hurricane-related workload contributed to the problems, and city officials said some of the larger purchases were storm-related and tied to FEMA or emergency work. The committee then received a staff update on enforcement for local governments that have not filed required financial reports. Staff said 400 entities had been notified, and as of the meeting two counties, 33 municipalities, and 48 special districts still owed reports or audits. The committee adopted a motion to proceed under section 11.42, Florida Statutes, including possible withholding of state funds for municipalities and enforcement actions for special districts, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if new information warranted it. Finally, the committee unanimously directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required 2024-2025 audit of the Department of the Lottery, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance issues and OPPAGA developing operational recommendations. Members also briefly discussed whether the committee had reviewed transportation surtaxes and expressed interest in improving the timeliness and transparency of the audit and enforcement process before adjourning.

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• Are most— is there any requirement on how they're paid back?
• We did change the law to require licenses for all of this work.
• Amendment 22 amends the annual report requirements.
• It does not require patient lists to be handed to sponsors.
• reporting requirements.

Bills: HB267 , HB478 , HB617 , HB659 , HB800 , HB922 , HB924 , HB947 , HB1166 , HB1223

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees

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• It requires everyone to be verified using SAVE.
• It's basically required... ...requires Caltrans to conduct a study on third-party navigation apps on
• And so by instituting this registration requirement, this licensure requirement, again, we feel like
• Class 3s require two things in California.
• And they also require a speedometer.

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and public safety bills, largely focused on traffic violence, e-bike regulation, and DUI enforcement. AB 1588 on sideshows and street takeovers drew support from the author, San Francisco officials, law enforcement, and the League of California Cities, who said the bill would close loopholes, add motorcycles and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and align penalties with speed contests. ACLU California Action opposed it, but members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous takeovers. The committee also heard AB 1654 on commercial driver’s licenses and federal verification rules, with the author arguing California must comply with federal law to avoid losing CDL authority; the chair and others objected that the bill could wrongly affect U.S. citizens and codify changing federal rules. The bill was discussed but not advanced in the portion provided. AB 1976 sought to speed delivery of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects by limiting some public meetings, restricting cancellation of contracts without findings, lowering petition thresholds for traffic calming, and updating the Pedestrian Mall Act. Supporters said current procedures delay life-saving projects and give too much power to opponents, while counties and cities opposed the limits on local public input and budget authority. After discussion, the committee voted to send AB 1976 to Local Government, with several members expressing support but also concerns about preserving community participation. The committee also heard AB 2015, which would direct Caltrans to study the effects of navigation apps on local roads and safety. Supporters said apps can divert traffic onto residential streets and undermine local traffic calming, while members suggested the bill should also consider built-in vehicle navigation systems. AB 2168, on the Active Transportation Program, would update the definition of safe routes to transit, prioritize transit-rich and underserved areas, and add stronger spending accountability; it drew support from bicycle and transit advocates and some local agencies, with a few technical concerns left to resolve. Finally, AB 1942 on e-bike registration and license plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes drew strong support from law enforcement and medical witnesses citing rising injuries, but broad opposition from bicycle groups, micromobility advocates, and some local governments who said it would burden lawful riders, create DMV problems, and not address illegal e-motos. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from the same author: AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI conviction to eight years with an interlock option after four years. Both bills received strong support from law enforcement and victims’ advocates, with ACLU California Action opposing them as duplicative or overly punitive; both bills were advanced by committee vote.

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• :32:00.720><c> when</c><00:32:00.960><c> you're</c> there is a requirement when you're there is a requirement
• </c><00:32:12.240><c> already</c> that is actually a requirement already that is actually a requirement
• Requires a report to the legislature and appropriates funds.
• Requires relating to invasive species.
• It requires relating to aquaculture.

Bills: HB1602 , HB2246 , HB1707 , HB2216 , HB2594 , HB2595 , HB2155 , HB2113 , HB2207 , HB1832 , HB2015 , HB2152 , HB2548

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Keywords: agriculture, grant specialist, financial support, farmers, Hawaii, federal grants, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, transportation, reimbursement, food security, local production, sustainability, agricultural loans, financing, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii agriculture, loan portfolio

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• Requires the Housing Finance Agency to include tax credit and notice requirement information in its annual
• Section two requires the Housing Finance Section two requires the Housing Finance Agency<00:14:10.639
• The Senate also modifies reporting requirements for that program.
• It's a systems problem that requires system solutions.
• :30:12.640><c> system</c> systems problem that requires system systems problem that requires system solutions

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please contact the committee staff.
• They're not required to pass it along to patients.
• They're not required to, that's prevented.
• Ambiguity in the law has led courts to require ambiguity. A even the Cajun can do it.
• PBMs are not required to explain their decisions or share clinical reasoning.

Committee: House Insurance

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• Does, does your bill require the rideshare, uh, companies to search any type of database?
• not already there to require it is required.
• Because they're, they're required to bring their defendant with them at that time.
• It is, will require that the bondsman notify, in addition to the requirement that he has to notify the
• Article 1719 requires by law the bondsman to notify you. Well, they never do that.

Bills: HB47

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election

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• requiring standards for facility-based providers.
• And so $225 is the minimum required contribution.
• They don't require any claims data.
• They don't require any claims data.
• It's because there are participation requirements.

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><00:45:32.800><c> Um,</c> requires that level. Um, requires that level.
• So you're required by to. That's true.
• </c><01:07:51.359><c> all</c> Executive Order 2510 requires all Executive Order 2510 requires all agencies
• In that fraud requiring investigation.
• </c><01:31:59.120><c> give</c> achieving that is going to require give achieving that is going to require

Bills: HF1338

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, state oversight, government accountability, fraud, waste, abuse, audit, investigation, subpoena, whistleblower, public integrity, transparency, state agencies, executive branch, public funds, taxpayer funds, law enforcement oversight, public safety programs, advisory council

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• This bill was heard on January 25th, and it removes the provision requiring any county and the cities
• It requires a local government to accept applications from an RTA regardless of whether the RTA owns
• And finally, it removes the provision requiring applications submitted by an RTA for permits under the
• And finally, it removes the provision requiring applications submitted by an RTA for permits under the
• And finally, it removes the provision requiring applications submitted by an RTA for permits under the

Bills: SB6181 , SB6154 , SB6211 , SB6234 , SB6242 , SB5633 , SB6279 , SB6291 , SB6274 , SB6309

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: city incorporation, local governance, municipalities, state law, government structure, culvert replacement, fish passage, hydraulic project approval, Department of Fish and Wildlife, stream crossing, bank stabilization, flood control, erosion control, emergency permit, expedited permit, SEPA, environmental review, local government, county authority, agricultural irrigation

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• This bill was heard on January 25th, and it removes the provision requiring any county and the cities
• It requires a local government to accept applications from an RTA regardless of whether the RTA owns
• And finally, it removes the provision requiring applications submitted by an RTA for permits under the
• And finally, it removes the provision requiring applications submitted by an RTA for And finally, it
• removes the provision requiring applications submitted by an RTA for permits under the state building

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee held its last Senate bill hearing before cutoff and then moved into executive session. The chair announced several bills were being removed from the executive calendar, including SB 6181, SB 6154, SB 6242, and SB 6279. Staff then summarized the remaining bills: SB 6211 would create uniformity for how GMA-planning cities implement real estate excise tax, with no amendments; SB 6234 would regulate sewage grinder pumps for new residential buildings, with a proposed substitute narrowing the bill to single-family residences, adding public utility districts, clarifying conditions for installation, and assigning maintenance responsibilities; SB 5633 would change subdivision and preliminary plat procedures, with a proposed substitute and a large Commerce fiscal note; SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the period a non-certified person may work on on-site wastewater treatment systems under supervision; SB 6274 would require housing and transportation planning to identify infrastructure barriers and review street and frontage standards; and SB 6309 would allow regional transit authorities more flexibility to apply for permits and construct facilities, with a proposed substitute expanding permit application authority and adjusting subdivision exemptions. In executive session, the committee adopted the proposed substitutes for SB 6234, SB 5633, and SB 6309. SB 5633 drew a no vote from one member, who cited concerns about the fiscal note and public input. The committee then voted do pass on SB 6211, SB 6234, SB 6291, and SB 6274, sending them to Rules. SB 5633 and SB 6309 were sent to Ways and Means after adoption of their substitutes. All measures were reported as passed subject to signatures.

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• </c> And by that I mean, uh not requiring And by that I mean, uh not requiring four<00:19:41.360><c>
• </c><00:40:52.240><c> for</c> literacy was uh made a requirement for literacy was uh made a requirement
• </c><00:53:21.920><c> reporting</c> have new statutoily required reporting have new statutoily required
• We do not require minutes per day.
• </c><02:09:58.719><c> to</c> teacher is required to teacher is required to follow<02:10:01.360><c> up

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: 958, all