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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/04/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Philip Williams, Legislative District 21. Representative Alma Hernandez. Mr.
  • I request that the committee amendment... Mr.
  • Chair, I request that the committee amendment in Weninger's name be adopted.
  • There's something special about this piece of legislation.
  • They're both constituents of Legislative District 17.
Keywords: 1182, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Jan 26th, 2026

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • intended from this legislation from 2020.
  • So this legislation for me is about prevention.
  • This ensures patient access while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
  • As Governor Jasanta says, parents with appropriate knowledge will make appropriate decisions.
  • I'm currently in Tallahassee attending the PTA legislative conference.
Bills: S1082 , S1168 , S1756 , S1156 , S1480
Summary: The committee took up several health-related bills. SB 1082, on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program, was presented as a way to let providers and insurers use the federal independent dispute resolution process for emergency out-of-network claims under state-regulated commercial plans. A late-filed amendment clarified when providers and health plans could access the state program, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1168, which would centralize background screening clearinghouse functions at the Agency for Health Care Administration, also passed as amended after an amendment requiring sealed and expunged records to be included in screenings for qualified entities. Supporters said centralization would improve turnaround times, reduce duplication, and save costs; the sponsor said the bill also addresses coaches’ background screening language from last session. The committee then approved SB 1156, which moves ambulatory surgery center regulation out of the hospital-focused chapter of law into a standalone section, and SB 1480, as amended by a strike-all, which would grandfather certain temporary certificate holders practicing in areas of critical need if federal designation changes affect those areas. Testimony on SB 1480 emphasized continuity of care for patients in underserved communities, and the bill was reported favorably. The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would require state-approved educational materials on childhood vaccines, require practitioners to provide those materials and alternative schedules before vaccination, expand school immunization exemptions to include conscience-based objections, clarify that the Surgeon General cannot order vaccination during a public health emergency, and authorize pharmacists to provide ivermectin behind the counter without a prescription with written information and safeguards. The sponsor argued the bill strengthens parental choice and informed consent. Committee members raised concerns about vaccine-preventable disease risks, immunocompromised children, school outbreaks, and the impact of adding a new exemption. A Department of Health representative said the department would need to provide details on the history of exemption consultations and noted that removing the earlier consultation requirement had not been shown to increase outbreaks. The committee adopted a friendly amendment to give physicians the same liability protection as pharmacists for ivermectin dispensing, but rejected a substitute amendment that would have required a consultation for exemption requests. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed to the bill, with physicians, pediatric specialists, cancer advocates, parents of immunocompromised children, and public health groups warning that it would lower vaccination rates and endanger vulnerable Floridians. The bill remained pending after testimony, with the committee continuing to hear public comment.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there an appropriation for this? There is not an appropriation.
  • , age-appropriate curriculum.
  • Just basic age-appropriate instruction that emphasizes... ...guns, just basic age-appropriate instruction
  • allocate the appropriated monies according to the terms of the appropriation.
  • Joint Legislative Committee jointly provide notifications as prescribed and the legislature enacts legislation
Committee: Senate Education
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • With that appropriation, our goal was to train 30 chiefs.
  • we've done, This legislative session starts.
  • Now, the legislature had the wisdom to proactively pass that piece of legislation, but that legislation
  • I would not request more state troopers at this time.
  • I would not request more state troopers at this time.
Summary: The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures. Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined. Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Environment panel hears bill to establish responsible foraging task force 2/27/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm authoring this legislation to help build that task force to ensure that we have a transparent process
  • to help build authoring this legislation to help build that<00:02:49.200><c> task</c><00:02:49.519><
  • I am volunteering my time to lead the advocacy around this legislation.
  • This legislation has been a few years in the making.
  • </c><00:15:51.759><c> their</c> governor's office requesting their governor's office requesting their
Keywords: 1183, house
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Resolution 179 by Representative Marcel requests the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and
  • I was just requesting this committee, the committee on Municipal and Parochial Affairs, or a subcommittee
  • Number one, I believe we have way too many study groups that are requested, and it takes staff time.
  • Chairman, at the appropriate time, I'd like to move favorably as amended.”
  • I would like to move favorably when appropriate.” “Okay. One more question. Representative Sawyer?”
Summary: The committee met on May 13 and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 89, which asks the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study, with the Louisiana State Museum and the World War II Museum, the feasibility of a Louisiana Maneuvers museum and trail. Representative Owens described the historical significance of the Louisiana Maneuvers and said the proposal would help preserve and teach that history. The committee moved HCR 89 favorably to the floor without objection. The committee then heard House Resolution 179, which would create a study of neighborhood crime prevention and security districts and their effectiveness in reducing crime. Representative Marcel said the resolution was prompted by questions about crime data and district performance, while several members raised concerns about the number of study groups and the breadth of a statewide review. Other members supported the idea as a way to gather data on what works, including cameras and other security measures. The resolution was moved favorably to the floor. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 228, a constitutional amendment to allow public funds to be used to replace lead and copper drinking water service lines on private property, and Senate Bill 268, the companion implementing bill that sets out the notice and replacement process. Paul Rainwater explained that the program would use EPA and state revolving-fund money, with work focused on the line from the meter to the shutoff valve, and that the city would inventory affected homes, give notice, and then proceed with replacement. Members asked about homeowner rights, emergency entry, contractor accountability, and whether the program could expand beyond New Orleans; Rainwater said he would return with more detail on the objection/emergency process. Both SB 228, as amended, and SB 268 were reported favorably. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 283, which creates the Boulevard at Harding Area Special District in Baton Rouge to encourage development near Southern University, and two resolutions: House Resolution 225, urging agencies and local governments in Ouachita Parish to study solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resilience services, and House Resolution 223, urging Shreveport and partners to advance the Southern Soul City Initiative. All were moved favorably to the floor, and the meeting ended with members and the chair thanking staff and noting it was likely the committee’s last meeting of the session.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/15/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Hampshire in crafting this legislation Hampshire in crafting this legislation and<00:14:46.639><
  • The appropriate steps so that they can do the business.
  • Uh we do that for a their request.
  • </c> realize they've received 2,600 requests realize they've received 2,600 requests a<01:41:08.880><
  • . appropriately. appropriately.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee May 21st, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation recognizes the leadership that some of our local governments are undertaking in their
  • Speaking in support of AB 1129 is Martha Guerrero, legislative representative for Los Angeles County.
  • Therefore, we respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you.
  • So, we appreciate you hearing this and respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you.
  • So you've brought this forward, and we're in the Appropriations Committee.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Helen Kirstein with the Legislative Analyst's Office. Thanks for inviting me today.
  • Helen Kirstie with the Legislative Analyst Office, thanks for inviting me today.
  • And then finally, on page six, we just have a few questions for legislative consideration.
  • This request is supported by NRDC, EDF, Geo-Ammonia, and all of our members at the GHC.
  • It's legislative direction. Thank you so much, Senator. Thank you so much.
Summary: The joint informational hearing examined how California agricultural programs have used cap-and-invest funding and what role agriculture should play in future climate investments. Committee chairs framed the issue as balancing climate goals, food production, rural economic vitality, and the fact that agriculture was not specifically funded in the recent cap-and-invest reauthorization. The first panel from CDFA and the Legislative Analyst’s Office described the state’s climate-smart agriculture portfolio, including Healthy Soils, SWEEP, the Dairy Methane Reduction Program, and Alternative Manure Management, and explained that GGRF revenues are now more constrained and may not fully support all tiered programs. LAO emphasized that agriculture is about 8% of California’s emissions, that most ag emissions are outside the cap, and that the Legislature should consider program effectiveness, the role of incentives, and GGRF priorities. CDFA testified that roughly $727 million has been invested in its flagship climate-smart ag programs, producing estimated reductions of 31 million metric tons of CO2e, 1.6 million acre-feet of water savings, and about 4,000 projects. The department said technical assistance is essential because farmers face risk when adopting new practices, and noted new Proposition 4 funding for Healthy Soils, SWEEP, and a regional farm equipment sharing program. University researchers then presented economic and methane-reduction analyses: UC Berkeley’s Dr. Hill described working landscapes as a major economic driver, while UC Davis’ Dr. Kibreab outlined dairy methane reduction pathways, including herd efficiency, digesters, alternative manure management, and emerging feed additives such as 3-NOP and seaweed, arguing that incentive-based programs have helped California move toward its methane goals. A later panel featured sharply different views on dairy digesters. Phoebe Seton argued that digesters worsen air and water quality, encourage manure liquefaction, and are an inefficient use of public funds, while CalCAN’s Brian Schobey and agricultural representatives said programs like AMP, SWEEP, Healthy Soils, FPIP, and the Farmer Program deliver measurable emissions reductions plus co-benefits such as water savings, lower energy costs, and improved air quality. Farm and industry witnesses stressed that stable, incentive-based funding helps family farms remain viable, supports co-investment, and should be treated as a partnership rather than a regulatory stick. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing ended with public comment and a continued call for future funding and policy discussion.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDT DEFER, EDT-HOU, EDT, EDT Public Hearings 02-10-2026

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> So, if if the state appropriated So, if if the state appropriated 300,000, 300,000, 300,000, how
  • I'm good. why is the appropriation for the why is the appropriation for the $500,000<00:24:51.720><c>
  • legislative legislative session.
  • ,</c> So, the money you're requesting, So, the money you're requesting, approximately<00:46:39.160><c
  • </c> and blanking out the appropriation and blanking out the appropriation amounts<01:14:38.120><c> on
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee first took up SB 2045 relating to combat sports and recommended passage with SD1. Members adopted requested changes from DCCA and the boxing commission, including clarifying that the onsite medical professional must be a licensed physician, specifying when a deputy combat sports commissioner must file a written report, removing the combat sports registry language and ambulance requirement, clarifying promoter payment requirements, and requiring advance coordination with the nearest emergency room or hospital. The bill also makes technical amendments and sets an effective date of July 1, 2050. The measure passed unanimously among members present, with Senators Fukunaga and Kim excused. The joint hearing then considered SB 2187 relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Testimony was brief and largely in support, and the committees agreed to pass the bill with SD1, making technical non-substantive amendments and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. The committees voted to adopt the recommendation, with members present voting aye and some senators excused. A longer portion of the hearing focused on several economic development measures, including SB 2072 on tourism, SB 3049 on a trade-oriented production capacity grant program, and SB 3166 and SB 3167 involving technology development and the blue economy. SB 2072 drew questions about cost, benefit, and the practicality of promoting Michelin-star restaurants in Hawaii. SB 3049 received broad support from DBEDT, HTDC, chambers, and industry groups, but members questioned whether a new grant program was needed, why DBEDT could not do it without legislation, and whether the state should instead use existing entities like HTDC; the discussion also covered matching funds, likely beneficiaries, and administrative capacity. SB 3166 and SB 3167 were supported by technology and ocean-sector witnesses who said the state needs coordinated planning, specialized expertise, and support for advanced manufacturing and ocean innovation, but members raised concerns about relying on third-party consultants, duplication of existing public capacity, ethics, cost, and whether the work should instead be done by state staff or existing institutions. No final votes on the later bills were captured in the transcript excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child care program integrity discussed 3/3/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , I feel confident that the appropriated, I feel confident that the department<00:07:03.840><c> can</
  • The office of legislative<00:09:49.279><c> order</c><00:09:49.440><c> and</c><00:09:49.600><c> other<
  • /c><00:09:49.920><c> pointed</c><00:09:50.160><c> out</c> legislative order and other pointed out legislative
  • </c> should have stronger legislation for. should have stronger legislation for.
  • This is not an appropriate recommendation.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • As you know, the administration had to request a supplemental appropriation bill of $2.8 billion in March
  • So we've had a lot of pieces of legislation.
  • So we've had a lot of pieces of legislation.
  • This uniform dollar add-on increase is the more appropriate mechanism to utilize.
  • Karina Hendren with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held the first of several hearings on the Governor’s May Revision for health care, with opening remarks focused on the state’s projected $12 billion deficit, looming federal Medicaid changes, and the potential impact on Medi-Cal, public health, reproductive health, and safety-net providers. Several members criticized the proposal as balancing the budget on vulnerable Californians, while others defended the need for cost containment and questioned the administration’s assumptions. The chair set ground rules for respectful, focused questioning and outlined three topics: the Medi-Cal proposals, Proposition 35, and Proposition 56. DHCS Director Michelle Baas presented the May Revision’s Medi-Cal package, saying the department’s budget totals $200.6 billion overall, including $45.2 billion General Fund, and that the proposals are intended to address rising caseloads, pharmacy costs, and managed care spending. She described proposed changes for adults with unsatisfactory immigration status, including a freeze on new full-scope enrollment for those 19 and older, $100 monthly premiums beginning in 2027, elimination of adult dental and long-term care coverage, removal of PPS/RAP payments to FQHCs and rural health clinics for that population, and a pharmacy rebate aggregator. Other proposals included eliminating certain OTC drug classes, removing GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, prior authorization and step therapy changes, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test, eliminating acupuncture as an optional benefit, allowing utilization management for hospice, raising the managed care minimum medical loss ratio to 90%, reducing PACE capitation rates toward the midpoint of the actuarial range, eliminating the skilled nursing facility workforce and quality incentive program, and suspending the SNF backup power requirement. The LAO said the revised Medi-Cal spending estimate is about $2.5 billion higher than the Governor’s Budget in the budget year, and that the increase appears driven more by higher per-enrollee costs than by caseload alone. The LAO said the budget solutions are concentrated in a few areas, are largely ongoing, and should be considered in light of federal uncertainty, but suggested the Legislature could explore alternatives such as more targeted income thresholds for the undocumented expansion and simpler asset-test rules. Department of Finance officials said the proposals are difficult but necessary to address a third consecutive deficit and rising Medi-Cal costs. Members then pressed the administration on the methodology and impacts of the proposals, especially the enrollment freeze, premiums, asset test, hospice controls, PACE reductions, and the elimination of benefits and provider payments. No votes or formal actions were taken at this hearing.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (01/20/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • <c> to</c> legislate I presented legislation to legislate I presented legislation to make<00:17:58.720
  • 00:25:49.760><c> the</c><00:25:49.919><c> DOJ,</c> request the information from the DOJ, request the
  • </c><00:33:10.480><c> when</c> her inquiries into a 91A request when her inquiries into a 91A request
  • </c> voted in expedient to legislate. voted in expedient to legislate.
  • Nothing in this legislation prevents lawful ownership, lawful carry in appropriate places, or self-defense
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/18/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> appropriate funding tool. appropriate funding tool.
  • I will begin request for Wasika County.
  • So, what we have before us is a sales tax request for the county of Iani.
  • </c><00:54:07.680><c> um</c> I think absent um other legislation um I think absent um other legislation
  • </c><01:11:58.159><c> to</c> present Senate File 3918, a request to present Senate File 3918, a request
Committee: Senate Taxes
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • In that case, an appropriate decision-m.
  • </c> populations appropriates funds as well. populations appropriates funds as well.
  • Appropriates funds for the fund.
  • </c> of January 1st, 20, 2027 um as requested of January 1st, 20, 2027 um as requested in<00:46:13.920
  • Recommendation is adopted. appropriates money. Um, first off, I do appropriates money.
Bills: HB2437 , HB2461 , HB2604 , HB2605 , HB1860 , HB2001
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts heard several measures focused on arts funding, public art, performing arts, and libraries. HB 2437 would appropriate funds for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ Artists in the Schools program; the Foundation testified in strong support, explaining that demand has increased and that additional funding would allow more schools to be served. HB 2461 would raise the ceiling for the works of art special fund and provide money for maintenance and a collections manager position; the Foundation supported it and described major conservation needs, including large-scale repairs to public artworks such as the Tadashi Sato work in Hilo and the King Kamehameha statue, as well as ongoing bronze maintenance and new commissions affected by rising materials costs. HB 2604 would create a performing arts ticket surcharge; the Attorney General and Department of Taxation raised drafting and administration concerns, while the State Foundation supported the concept. HB 2605 would create a position to coordinate specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved neurodivergent populations, and the Foundation supported that measure as well. HB 1860 would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state symphony orchestra and require annual reports; the Attorney General suggested clarifying the public purpose, and the Symphony, youth symphony, and many community supporters testified in favor, emphasizing educational, cultural, and civic benefits. HB 20001 would designate the first Friday in February as Love My Library Day; the State Public Library System, Friends of the Library, and individual testifiers strongly supported it, describing libraries as essential community and educational resources. After hearing testimony, the committee took action on several bills. HB 2437 was recommended for passage with amendments in HD1, with the appropriation blanked out and the additional needed funding to be noted for Finance consideration; the vote was unanimous among members present. HB 2604 was also recommended for passage with HD1 and technical amendments, including deleting the term “Hawaii-based,” clarifying that student performances at public charter schools are exempt, aligning recordkeeping provisions with tax law, and setting an effective date of January 1, 2027. HB 2461 was deferred to decision-making on Friday, February 13. The transcript also indicates the committee moved through the remaining measures after testimony, but the excerpt ends before final votes are shown for HB 2605, HB 1860, and HB 20001.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • House File 821 would appropriate $3.866 million per year to provide water treatment systems and well
  • Idess, identify yourself and proceed. continue Appropriations that will help continue Appropriations
  • of 2.8 million enhance the appropriation of 2.8 million that<00:23:37.640><c> was</c><00:23:37.799><
  • </c> due to clean water fund Appropriations due to clean water fund Appropriations to<00:26:09.440><c
  • He thought it would be easy as a legislator, but it was still rigorous to get recertified.
Bills: HF363 , HF2155 , HF1524 , HF821 , HF1677 , HF1292
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 138 is budget-related legislation that establishes legislative intent to provide more statewide uniformity
  • And I think it was appropriate because...
  • That, number one, it is validated appropriately.
  • It shouldn't take new legislation and tax funds.
  • It shouldn't take new legislation and tax funds.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 04/15/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Section seven is appropriation section. Section seven is appropriation section.
  • </c><00:10:23.519><c> The</c> reimbursement um appropriation. The reimbursement um appropriation.
  • </c> fund appropriation. fund appropriation.
  • This is the 2023 laws appropriation for fiscal years 24 and 25 and allows those appropriations to be
  • Then the next section is the Laws 2025 appropriation and allows appropriations to be available until
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Transportation Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • You got we we very much need assistance in our road fund and this will put a dent and the appropriation
  • So and I would suspect that the dot also as far as their appropriation would would look at this, you
  • This is done at the request of FHP because it did not align with existing practices and we do not want
  • Those weren't previously in the legislation does provide those specific instances where the governor
  • Unless a senator requests a separate vote on individual appointment appointee, we will take one vote
Keywords: 999, senate, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 25 Feb 5th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • day. legislative day.
  • I don't know if this is a privilege request or an announcement. Probably in order either way.
  • Is there further business appropriate in the 15th order? Mr. President. Senator Den Hartog. Mr.
  • I don't know if this is a privilege, requesting a privilege or an announcement.
  • Is there further further things appropriate in the 15th order? Mr. President. Senator Denhardtog.
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through routine orders of business. The journal for the previous day was approved as corrected, and the chamber briefly noted that no substantive work would occur in the 10th or 13th orders. In petitions and memorials, Senate Joint Resolution 103 was introduced, proposing a constitutional amendment related to state trust lands and directing the required publication and ballot statement procedures. Committee reports were received on several measures. The Judiciary and Rules Committee reported Senate Bills 1252 through 1257 as correctly printed, with referrals made to Finance, Health and Welfare, and Judiciary and Rules. The Resources and Environment Committee reported Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 with a do-pass recommendation, and the Judiciary and Rules Committee reported Senate Bill 1239 with a do-pass recommendation. The committee also recommended confirmation of Michael Kennedy to the Idaho Judicial Council. The Education Committee reported Senate Bill 1234 as correctly printed and sent it to second reading. In messages from the House, the Senate received House Bills 515, 511, 518, and 504, along with House Joint Memorials 9 and 10, and referred them to the appropriate committees. During first reading, Senate Bills 1258, 1259, and 1260 were introduced, addressing liquor licensing for distilleries, juvenile corrections arrest authority, and immigration enforcement provisions. In miscellaneous business, Senator Harris announced a majority caucus after adjournment, Senator Wintrow welcomed American Heart Association students and thanked senators who attended a lengthy Medicaid forum, and the Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.