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• THIS IS A GAME CHANGER FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.
• WE WANT THAT EXPANSION UP UNTIL THE CHILD IS IN THE SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM. >> Chair Gruters: ARE THERE
• THROUGH THE BEGINNING OF THAT SCHOOL YEAR IF THEY DON'T GO TO PRE-K THEN THEY WOULD GO STILL ON SCHOOL-BASED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But we just decided that the department really can't say no based on the increase.
• </c><00:31:56.159><c> on</c> department really can't say no based on department really can't say no based
• But again, I think it's important not to base a larger policy decision on one specific example.
• In other words, based on our new law.
• These are not subsidies and they base.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee focused primarily on a bill concerning long-term care insurance rate increases and consumer notice. Members and staff discussed replacing or supplementing a proposed public hearing requirement with annual reporting, website updates, and consumer-facing disclosures about approved rate increases, carriers writing the products, and how the products work. Several participants emphasized that long-term care policies are long-term products, that rate increases can be spread over many years for actuarial reasons, and that consumers need better information about trends and the impact of increases. A major point of disagreement was whether the bill should try to cap premium increases. One member argued the real problem is unexpected increases of 15% to 20% and urged a statutory cap to protect consumers. Insurance department representatives and others responded that hard caps had been struck down in prior case law, that the department’s core responsibility is solvency, and that carriers need sufficient premium to pay future claims. They also said the market is struggling because many carriers stopped selling the product, leaving in-force policies to bear the cost, and that overly restrictive caps could cause insurers to withdraw from the state. The discussion then shifted toward a compromise requiring carriers to notify policyholders before a rate increase is approved and allowing a 60-day comment period. Participants debated whether the notice should come from the carrier, how confidentiality rules would apply before approval, and what the department should do with public comments. The department said it already reviews filings carefully and that submitted rates are often adjusted before approval; lawmakers noted that prior commissioners had pushed back on increases in some cases, including a seven-year moratorium. No final vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly tried to move the subcommittee along to other bills.

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• Even the fish and game department, law enforcement does not keep a round chambered.
• Even the fish and game department, law enforcement, does not keep a round chambered.
• enforcement</c><00:47:54.079><c> does</c> game department, law enforcement does game department, law
• That hasn't happened in many years, and I believe the Fish and Game has got a hold of that.
• That hasn't happened in many years, and I believe the Fish and Game has got a hold of that.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And there's 2.5% for responsible gaming, and then 2.6% of revenue goes to the Lottery to offset any costs
• And there's 2.5% for responsible gaming, and then 2.6% of revenue goes to the Lottery to offset any costs
• relates to public schools, the right to a free public elementary and secondary education, discrimination based

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• have other sanctions that can go along with that, like limiting phone time or limiting some of the games
• have other sanctions that can go along with that, like limiting phone time or limiting some of the games
• So these cases, as you all are aware, based on Representative Cook's remarks, they often require quick

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• at the university level, and they do a great job up there, but it's still a little bit early in the game
• It's hard to stay in the game long term at the current returns.
• Representative Pickett, do you mind if I ask a question based on just to jump on that?

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• is a non-partisan, non-profit organization of legislative staff, advocates, and other professionals based
• As of last month, I wanted to introduce them here on the floor right after the soccer capital game, which
• Will has appeared on stage and screened in numerous shows, game ceremonies, and charitable events.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• were made about this program, and I think the only way that we will be able to make good decisions is based
• have your own reasons for not attaching it to the bill, but I think it's wise at this stage of the game
• I would just point out... ...to the bill, but I think it's wise at this stage of the game to include

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first addressed Senate Bill 2387, which had previously included language expanding the definition of a sexual assault victim advocate to include advocates from organizations serving victims of sexual trafficking or other sexual violence. After concerns were raised that the language could broaden participation in forensic interviews beyond appropriately credentialed organizations, the parties agreed to remove that added language. The committee then reconsidered its prior action, adopted the amendment striking the new language, and passed SB 2387 as amended on a 12-0-1 roll call vote. The bulk of the meeting focused on Representative Nelson’s proposed changes to a 340B-related bill, centered on expanding reporting and transparency requirements. His draft would require hospitals to report how 340B savings are used, and would also add reporting by drug manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers on rebates, pricing, ownership interests, 340B savings, premiums, claims, and related data. Nelson argued the reporting was needed to give lawmakers better information about how the 340B program affects hospitals, insurers, pharmacies, and public costs, and noted the Department of Corrections also benefits from the program. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of more transparency. Sanford Health Plan said it needed more time to review carrier impacts and had concerns about employer-related language and rebate reporting. The North Dakota Hospital Association supported hospital transparency and said the broader approach was appropriate because hospitals are only one part of the 340B system. Several members raised procedural concerns about the scope of the proposal and the lack of a drafted LC amendment. The committee decided not to take final action on the 340B proposal that day, instead forming a subcommittee led by Representative Hendricks, with Representatives Dobervich and Bolinske, to work with LC and return with drafted language for further review on Monday.

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• We select based off of those criteria, and then we prioritize, in addition to the ranking of those projects
• So the big rocks of this, this gaming compact money, what you know, and $32 million came into the agency
• So with this money, and I hope it becomes recurring at some point, of the gaming compact money, will

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met with a quorum and heard two Department of Agriculture presentations. First, the Director of Rural and Family Lands described the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which buys development rights through perpetual conservation easements on private agricultural land to preserve farming, wildlife habitat, water resources, and open space while keeping land taxable and avoiding state maintenance costs. He said the program has expanded rapidly since 2023 through streamlined applications, templates, and an online portal, increasing acreage protected from about 66,000 acres through 2022 to more than 210,000 acres, with a higher share in the Florida wildlife corridor. He also said review times were reduced by more than 85 days and that projects under $5 million can move faster under statutory authority. The department is seeking $200 million in nonrecurring funding on top of $100 million recurring, citing 203 existing projects and 224 new applications totaling nearly $2 billion in estimated need. Members asked about the scientific ranking process, South Florida participation, project prioritization, maintenance responsibilities, and whether landowners can exit the program; staff said land remains privately owned, easements are in perpetuity, and partnerships and cost-sharing are prioritized. The committee then heard from the Florida Forest Service director, who outlined the agency’s dual mission of wildfire response and land management. He said the service responds to roughly 2,200 to 2,500 wildfires annually, manages 38 state forests and one ranch totaling more than 1.1 million acres, and receives about 15 million visitors each year. He highlighted the impact of Senate Bill 1638 gaming compact funds, which provided $32 million for land management, recreation, equipment, roads, invasive species control, habitat restoration, prescribed burning, reforestation, and staffing support. He said Florida leads the nation in prescribed fire, with 277,818 acres burned on state forests last year and 2.47 million acres burned statewide, and noted ongoing restoration work such as Picayune Strand. He also described challenges including aging equipment, deferred maintenance, contractor availability, and timber market instability caused by hurricanes and mill closures, and suggested longer-term funding and a higher capital asset allowance. Members discussed timber markets, public communication and marketing, recreation fees, and coordination with other agencies and FDOT. The meeting ended with the chair noting that next week’s meeting would report out agency conversations and budget recommendations, and the committee rose.

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• The industries of tomorrow will not come to Delaware if we continue writing legislation based on the
• Distributed across the Delmarva Power Delaware customer base in a manner prescribed by the Commission
• However, we do believe allowing regulated electric utilities to own and rate-based generation assets
• Based on what Delmarva presented to us in the large load tariff proceeding, I can't remember if it is
• If we want certainty, we have to act after the game has already started.

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on energy, public safety, and environmental cleanup. House Bill 455 would create a historic preservation license plate to raise funds and awareness for Delaware preservation efforts, and House Bill 471 would tighten rules and penalties for off-highway vehicles on shared private roads, with golf carts excluded. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 439, the Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act, would require clearer disclosures when selling electric mopeds and electric motorcycles so consumers understand classification, power, and licensing/insurance requirements. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 407, related to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act and brownfields, would shift funding for brownfield cleanup from the original realty transfer tax approach to a dedicated share of the hazardous substance cleanup fund and raise civil penalties for fraudulent acts. The committee also approved the June 18, 2026 minutes once quorum was reached. Most of the meeting centered on House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 233, as amended, a large-load/data center bill intended to protect ratepayers from costs tied to massive new electricity users. The sponsor and Public Advocate said PJM’s warnings about a coming reliability backstop auction made it urgent to establish a Delaware framework now, requiring large energy users to sign utility agreements, cover their share of transmission, distribution, and capacity costs, and comply with curtailment and other protections. Supporters from environmental groups and some labor and business voices said the bill was needed to prevent cost shifts to households and small businesses, while opponents argued it was being rushed, could deter investment, and might unintentionally affect other industries; several asked for more time and clearer definitions. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee also took up House Bill 470, which would authorize Delmarva Power, with PSC approval, to build and operate utility-owned battery storage and spread costs across the customer base. The sponsor and Delmarva said the bill would improve reliability quickly and help avoid outages, while the chair expressed concern that the state had not yet fully studied whether utility-owned or competitively procured storage is the best model, noting a recent SEU storage study and broader policy questions. Supporters said utility storage could be deployed faster and help with peak shaving, while others urged a competitive process; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 470.

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• We're at in this game? The title, please, sir. Okay, I move the title of House Bill...
• Before we're at in this game, you've got me a little. The title, please, sir. Okay.
• The importance of sex-based protections is also evident in correctional settings.
• Of course it is not all inclusive; it is a base.
• Biological sex is the base of what makes up a man and a woman.

Summary: The House first established a quorum after a quorum call, then moved into House Bills for Perfection. House Bill 2297, a fence-law bill, was presented as a way to let livestock owners enter up to 10 feet onto neighboring property to repair fence lines and remove brush or debris on the fence line without being treated as trespassers. Supporters said the current law leaves livestock owners responsible for fences but without a practical way to fix them, creating safety and liability problems; the bill was described as a long-running issue in rural areas. Members discussed property-rights concerns, but the substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. House Bills 2142 and 2058, dealing with the Missouri film tax incentive program, were then taken up. Sponsors said the program has produced strong economic returns, more productions, jobs, and spending in Missouri, and the bill would modernize the program by combining separate film and TV funding buckets while removing the proposed sunset extension. An amendment to keep the original sunset was adopted, and the bill as amended was perfected and printed after debate over tax credits, workforce development, and whether the incentives should be expanded or curtailed. The House also perfected House Bill 3004, a truth-in-labeling measure for wood products. The sponsor said the bill would protect Missouri’s hardwood industry by requiring products sold in the state to be labeled accurately if they are actually laminate, plastic, rubber, or other non-wood materials. Supporters called it a consumer-protection and industry-preservation bill, while one member questioned how it would apply to online and out-of-state sellers and expressed some reservations. The substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. House Bills 3283 and 3306 were taken up together and described as a framework for resolving municipal public-employee contract disputes, especially for firefighters and other public employees under the State Board of Mediation. The bill sets a timeline for bargaining, mediation, and arbitration and defines good faith in negotiations; an amendment clarified that teachers and law enforcement are excluded under existing statutory definitions. Supporters said it would prevent years-long contract stalemates and save taxpayer money, while one member raised concerns about whether it would alter existing authority of public governing boards. The amendment and substitute were adopted, and the combined bill was perfected and printed. Finally, House Bill 2536, a restroom and private-space designation bill, drew extensive debate. The sponsor said it would require government-controlled multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters to be designated by biological sex, with exceptions for custodial work, emergencies, law enforcement, and adults assisting children or people with disabilities. An amendment was adopted to clarify duties for the Department of Corrections and public safety officers. Supporters framed the bill as a privacy and safety measure for women and girls, citing incidents at schools and Kansas City International Airport; opponents argued it would not prevent crime, could lead to intrusive enforcement, and would harm transgender people and families. The transcript ends with the bill still under discussion, with no final vote shown on the underlying measure.

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• They may encourage some candidates to think beyond a narrow partisan base.
• then spend their time answering just to that base.
• So we are growing and building our base in the state. We're about 10 months old now.
• But we set up our field operation and we continue to organize and build our volunteer base.
• But we set up our field operation and we continue to organize and build our volunteer base.

Bills: H5001

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: election day registration, voter registration, proof of residency, provisional ballot, party affiliation, 1212, all

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• The defined contributions plan that we're looking at is going to guarantee a payout based off of what
• </c><01:09:46.880><c> on</c><01:09:47.679><c> just</c> if it was a range that was based on just if it
• If the lease is renegotiated in the middle of that process, it should be based on the actual cost.
• </c><04:03:26.520><c> expert</c> certainly do mirror the skilled expert certainly do mirror the skilled
• </c> and I just quickly Googling this based and I just quickly Googling this based on<04:30:02.159><c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 702, which would change how extra or special duty pay for retired police officers is treated for retirement and work-limit purposes. Supporters argued the bill would let retirees work more special-duty hours, helping municipalities fill traffic-detail and similar assignments without added state cost, and said it would not prohibit retirees from working but would simply stop those hours from counting toward the return-to-work threshold. Opponents argued the change would be inconsistent with the retirement system’s 2011 reforms, could increase pension liabilities, and would treat the same compensation differently for active employees and retirees. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect current and future retirees, the role of municipalities, and whether the policy amounted to “policing for profit.” The subcommittee ultimately voted 3-2 to recommend inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB 702, sending it to the full committee with that recommendation. The committee then discussed House Bill 581, which would create a Group Three retirement plan for new state employees hired after the bill’s effective date. The chair outlined a housekeeping amendment to delay implementation, moving the effective date to January 1, 2026, and noted a sponsor amendment addressing health insurance group inclusion and medical and surgical benefits so those benefits would not be put at risk for the new group. Testimony and discussion focused on the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution, with supporters citing Michigan examples and arguing the bill would help recruit and retain employees while giving them more flexibility. Opponents said the change could weaken retirement security and increase unfunded liability, though supporters responded that the bill still requires employer contributions toward accrued liability and is intended to keep the state on track to pay off its unfunded liability by 2039. The transcript ends with continued discussion of the bill and no final vote shown on HB 581.

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• /c><00:22:03.760><c> on</c><00:22:03.919><c> your</c> I have one one based on your I have one one based
• </c><00:31:56.640><c> So</c> insurance is based on the value. So insurance is based on the value.
• So, be um we want to be solutions based.
• Um, and charitable gaming bill already.
• </c><02:41:14.080><c> on</c> so there's some bills that based on so there's some bills that based on

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:38:15.359><c> as</c> it's something that can't be gamed as it's something that can't be gamed
• We're humans and it's good<00:38:20.640><c> that</c><00:38:20.880><c> we</c><00:38:21.040><c> game</c
• You know, that's why weird economists like me like game theory.
• I know where it will go based on everything I've heard.
• </c><01:02:39.359><c> on</c> New Hampshire that again are based on New Hampshire that again are based

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I have very limited skills. >> Sure. >> And I know my limitations. >> Yeah, that's right. >> Okay.
• And now that's the real deal. >> He's in all these magazines. >> Where's he based out of?
• &gt;&gt; Where's<00:02:01.119><c> he</c><00:02:01.280><c> based</c><00:02:01.520><c> out</c><00:02:01.680
• ><c> of</c> &gt;&gt; Where's he based out of &gt;&gt; Where's he based out of &gt;&gt; down<00:02:03.040

Committee: House Tuscaloosa County Legislation

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• the request to address the needs of the timber industry, maybe indirectly the hunting industry, um, based
• expect private industry to grow in our state when we can't, they can't find employees that have the skills
• already been mentioned, um, but I just add a few things under section B, one of the reports from sector-based
• This needs to be very solution-based and.
• um, what projects are floating around, how that could benefit New Mexico, um, especially with our bases

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Assuming that there's 700,000 LASIK surgeries a year in the United States, based on our 9% population
• The Supreme Court ruling was based on a 1904 statute that relates to inner urban electric work railway
• , which was based on the old-fashioned trolley car.
• And it was based on interurbans, but there have been a lot of legislation passed since.
• The driveway and the young man, you know, his literature skills weren't the greatest.

Bills: HB647 , HB791 , HB 1242 , HB1729 , HB2003 , HB2029 , HB2061 , HB2775 , HB3751 , HB4804 , HB3611

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: driver's license, vision correction, medical verification, Texas Department of Public Safety, renewal fees, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates, license plate, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Transportation Code, general revenue fund, With Loyal Hearts, Catholic school, private school, religious school, school spirit plate, commemorative plate

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• THE DOE MUST CREATE A REPORT BASED ON FEEDBACK FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THAT IS THE BILL. >> Sen
• EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE CORE CURRICULUM OF EVIDENCE-BASED
• Calatayud: 1150 WOULD ENABLE OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO RETAIN HIGHLY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED SCHOOL SOCIAL
• REFERENCES TO A SCHOOL DISTINCTION THAT WAS CREATED IN THE ORIGINAL BILL IS A HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOL BASED
• THE BILL REQUIRES A DISTRICT OR SCHOOL-BASED ADMINISTRATOR TO ANNUALLY PROVIDE TRAINING TO INSTRUCTIONAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Actually, we should be ahead of the game.
• Local nonprofits and community-based organizations can then manage these buildings as deed-restricted
• But this, but in short, because I'm a picture book guy, this would apply to those situations based on
• Calra. because I'm a picture book guy, this would apply to those situations based on the current law
• wrinkle you just to how big they can be based on the primary residence, although the strange wrinkle

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 457 would direct HCD to develop statistical formulas based on historical development data to help cities complete housing element site inventories, with the author and supporters arguing it would make RHNA compliance more realistic and less costly; the California Building Industry Association opposed, and the bill was later approved on a 7-1 vote. SB 904 would codify and expand wildfire-rebuilding coordination and reporting practices used after recent fires, with supporters saying it would speed recovery and opponents questioning the need for additional reporting; it passed 11-1. The committee also took up SB 1091, which would create a state acquisition-and-preservation program for unsubsidized affordable housing to prevent displacement; it drew broad support from housing and tenant groups and passed 9-1, with members emphasizing preservation as a key housing strategy. Members also considered SB 1267, which would require EV charger installers in common-interest developments to indemnify associations during installation and make homeowners responsible for costs arising from use of privately owned chargers. The bill was presented as a follow-up to prior HOA-related EV charging legislation, with support from HOA, EV, and climate groups and opposition from the California Association of Realtors pending amendments; it passed 10-0. SB 1117 would clarify that ADU impact fees above the 750-square-foot exemption are charged only on the portion above that threshold, not the entire unit, and supporters said it would remove a fee cliff that discourages slightly larger ADUs. Cities, special districts, and fire agencies opposed or opposed unless amended, citing infrastructure funding concerns, but the bill passed 10-0 after extensive debate. The committee also heard SB 1361, which would prevent local governments from taking actions to avoid SB 79 transit-oriented housing requirements at existing or planned transit stops. Supporters from L.A. Metro, labor, and housing groups said it would protect transit investments and jobs, while the City of Burbank opposed; the bill passed 9-0. Two consent items, SB 722 and SB 1426, were approved without discussion. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly stressed the goals of streamlining housing production, preserving existing affordable homes, and reducing barriers to rebuilding and transit-oriented development.