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• This is my first legislative session here at the Arizona State Senate.
• Wasn't that a result of past legislation, that 100% disabled? I believe so. Yeah.
• We are in support of this legislation.
• Based on that, my recommendation is that you approve this legislation.
• If I'm doing legislative research on a bill from 1967, I'm going and using the books.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on taxes, public health, veterans’ benefits, public notices, HOA rules, and school policy. SB 1045, which would bar local governments from taxing or feeing blockchain use in residences, passed 4-3 after brief discussion; supporters framed it as a tax-preemption measure, while opponents argued it would reduce local revenue. SB 1019, which would prohibit adding fluoride to public water systems, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor argued fluoride should be topical rather than systemic and cited emerging research on possible health risks, while dental and public health advocates strongly opposed the bill, citing decades of evidence that fluoridation reduces tooth decay and saves money. The committee voted 4-3 to advance the bill, with members on both sides explaining their votes at length. The committee also advanced SB 1050, granting free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans, after Arizona State Parks said it was neutral but warned of possible revenue losses; the bill passed 4-3. SB 1078, clarifying that court review of public-records denials is de novo, passed unanimously 7-0 with support from the Goldwater Institute and no opposition testimony.

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• This is my third legislative session. Happy to be working with you. Thank you. Mr.
• The legislative intent of this bill is to help every single student.
• There was a legislator from Tucson, Cavera, that posed the bill. And that was it.
• There was a legislator from Tucson, Cavera, that posed the bill.
• Because of this, I am personally and deeply invested in this legislation.

Bills: SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1135, SB1136, SB1142, SB1180, SB1221, SB1252, SB1254, SCR1003

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

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• So, what are the legislative steps that we should take to pursue that process?
• And that is cited from a recent report from the Legislative Finance Committee.
• From the Legislative Finance Committee.
• With you all as the legislative body.
• We did introduce legislation to study sexual assault on disabled persons.

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• The Office of Cybersecurity was created by legislation back in July of 2023.
• Once again, thanks for the executive and legislative support.
• The one thing that people get very worried about, particularly legislators, Here's what we've talked
• To meet with legislators so they can replicate what New Mexico has already done.
• I find that kind of deceiving for us as legislators to try to legislate and answer the questions to the

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• But there's ways that legislators can take further steps.
• But there's ways<00:09:04.800><c> that</c><00:09:05.040><c> legislators</c><00:09:05.680><c> can</c><
• 00:09:05.839><c> take</c><00:09:06.000><c> further</c> ways that legislators can take further ways that
• legislators can take further further<00:09:06.720><c> steps.
• He said legislators' phone numbers should be in their phone book so they can contact them.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Northern Kentucky building industry representatives Brian Miller and Matt Mains on housing affordability and construction workforce issues. They argued that regulatory and code requirements add significant cost to new homes, citing an estimate of nearly $94,000 per home nationally and $15,000 to $20,000 per home in Boone County over the past decade. They recommended reforms to building code adoption, architectural design mandates, permit fees and delays, and setback/land dedication rules, saying these changes could reduce costs by $25,000 to $35,000 per home without affecting public safety. They also discussed workforce training efforts through the Enzwe Building Institute, dual-credit programs, apprenticeship incentives, and workforce grants, saying these efforts have helped hold wage growth below regional trends and improve housing affordability. Committee members asked about the breakdown of regulatory costs, the effect of energy codes, and ways to speed up permitting. The presenters said the costs were roughly split among federal, state, and local requirements, with local regulations adding about $25,000 to $35,000 and some energy-code changes adding about $19,000 per home. They said faster plan review, coordination with the Kentucky Division of Water, and addressing municipal staffing shortages could cut 30 to 45 days from approvals. Members also discussed the difficulty of building starter homes under about $350,000 and the need for more missing-middle housing, with the presenters saying such homes are hard to produce without sacrificing quality. The committee then took up Representative Kim Moer and Dr. Dale Bertram’s discussion of marriage and family therapist licensing and healthcare workforce data reporting. They explained that the bill would allow Kentucky to recognize out-of-state marriage and family therapists who meet licensure requirements, have no disciplinary history, and have passed the national exam, in order to reduce barriers and address provider shortages, especially in rural areas. They also described a separate workforce data reporting section that would require licensure boards to collect consistent information on where licensees practice and whether they are actively seeing patients, including through telehealth, so the state can better understand its healthcare workforce. Members supported the portability idea, noted that some qualified applicants are currently working in Indiana instead of Kentucky, and asked whether the data collection could be handled administratively; the sponsors said the bill would create consistency across boards. The committee also briefly discussed occupational board updates and the need for stronger communication between legislators and licensing boards, including architecture licensure issues and efforts to recruit more professionals.

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• Do you know if other states have legislation like this? Senator, thank you, Mr.
• Do you know if other states have legislation like this? Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the question.
• Do you know if other states have legislation like this? Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the question.
• Do you know if other states have legislation like this? Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the question.
• audit commission um the legislative audit commission um which<00:26:29.600><c> is</c><00:26:30.320><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chairman, you carried similar legislation on the floor of the House two years ago when we passed through
• However, that landscape is constantly changing and evolving, so the legislation we have before you today
• that will aim is a piece of legislation that will aim to<00:03:19.840><c> modernize</c><00:03:20.840
• the legislation we have before<00:03:58.400><c> you</c><00:03:58.560><c> today</c><00:03:58.920><c>
• session because of a this legislative session because of a settlement<00:04:03.360><c> by</c><00:04:

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:24 SB 3 Discussion 01:06 SB 3 Vote 04:51 SB 15 Discussion 07:14 SB 15 Vote 14:42 SB 103 Discussion 15:39 SB 103 Vote 33:53 SB 201 Discussion 35:44 SB 201 Vote 39:47, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met with a quorum and first considered Senate Bill 3, relating to student athletes and NIL. Senator Max Wise said the bill would modernize Kentucky’s NIL framework so universities remain competitive and student-athletes can benefit, noting the state’s earlier NIL law and the need to act before a pending national settlement. Several members supported the bill but expressed concern that NIL has changed college athletics and could eventually affect high school sports. The committee reported Senate Bill 3 favorably. The committee then took up Senate Bill 15, relating to minimum wage exceptions for minor league baseball players. Senator Amanda Bledsoe and MLB representative Josh Allen explained that the bill would align Kentucky law with the players’ collective bargaining agreement, treating the players as salaried rather than hourly workers and addressing overtime issues. Members discussed the minimum weekly salaries at Single-A and Triple-A, along with housing, meals, and health benefits under the agreement. The committee adopted a committee substitute, passed a title amendment, and reported Senate Bill 15 favorably. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 103, which concerns the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and services for people with disabilities. Senator Danny Carroll and provider advocates said the bill would add regulatory oversight, require reporting to the legislature and governor, and give preference to in-state services when available, while preserving access to out-of-state services when needed. Testimony focused on Kentucky’s low employment ranking for people with disabilities, unused federal funds, provider funding concerns, and an OVR order of selection that would limit services to the most severe cases. The committee adopted a committee substitute and reported Senate Bill 103 favorably after supportive comments from members about the program’s impact on employment and quality of life.

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• </c> would have to be separate legislation would have to be separate legislation that<00:54:19.680><c
• </c> I think I’ll make the motion to inexpedient to legislate.
• Those who are opposed to inexpedient to legislate: two people.
• They can come back and say, here's what you need to do legislatively.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first dealt with a brew pub license bill and corrected some sponsor/subcommittee roster confusion before voting to pass it without discussion. The main item of debate was a bill allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restrooms. The bill sponsor argued the current ban is outdated, rarely enforced, and can leave patrons vulnerable if they set drinks down and leave them unattended; he said establishments could still post their own rules if they wished. Liquor enforcement officials said they were neutral overall, noting both the risk of drinks being left unattended and the practical concerns of underage drinking, over-service, and restroom monitoring. Testimony split between those who saw the law as a non-issue and those who viewed it as a safety measure. One member said he had never seen anyone take alcohol into a restroom and opposed changing the law, while others cited drink-spiking concerns and suggested alternatives such as safe zones behind bars, drink covers, and alert apps. Industry representatives said many operators would prefer to keep the law as-is because it helps with policing drinking in their establishments, though they acknowledged the motivation behind the bill. Several members also raised drafting concerns, saying the wording was confusing about whether the rule applied to patrons or establishments. The committee ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend the bill ought to pass. Afterward, members discussed amending the language to clarify that establishments could still prohibit the practice, but one member suggested a simpler fix would be to strike the word “restroom” from the prohibition entirely. The committee then unanimously voted to reconsider its action so the language could be revised later, and the amendment discussion was left for a future meeting.

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• </c> are supportive of this legislation. are supportive of this legislation.
• </c><01:44:36.560><c> legislation</c><01:44:37.440><c> legislators</c> the legislator legislation legislators
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• We are in voted on this legislation.

Bills: SF0110, SF0044, SF0046

Keywords: property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, gambling, lotteries, raffles, social relationships, charitable gaming, gaming, liquor establishments, skill based amusement games, regulations, age restrictions, 916, all

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• </c><00:01:48.399><c> to</c> costs. include any draft legislation to costs. include any draft legislation
• /c><00:02:10.479><c> of</c> enabling legislation, the overview of enabling legislation, the overview
• </c> draft legislation that um comes of it. draft legislation that um comes of it.
• </c> legislation. Thank you. legislation. Thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Not all legislators seek a members.
• :40:46.240><c> carried</c> 2018 pension reform legislation carried 2018 pension reform legislation carried
• This legislation solves both of of 1.5%.
• </c> group which is a piece of legislation. group which is a piece of legislation.
• Is is there a legislator that question.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are analysts for the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee.
• /c><00:15:03.560><c> 2.B</c> Matter for legislative consideration 2.B Matter for legislative consideration
• <00:18:25.320><c> reports,</c><00:18:26.400><c> stakeholder</c> legislative reports, stakeholder legislative
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• </c> we want to thank the Legislative we want to thank the Legislative Oversight<01:02:00.520><c> Committee

Keywords: 958, all

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• . legislation. legislation.
• Uh, state legislators are by and large, for all their imperfections, very much citizen legislators, and
• Uh, state legislators are by and large, for all their imperfections, very much citizen legislators, and
• </c> motivated them to actually legislate motivated them to actually legislate more<01:01:33.040><c>
• . legislate. legislate.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> stand up the program and the legislative stand up the program and the legislative framework<00:05
• I'm very proud to introduce this legislation.
• </c><02:53:22.680><c> uh</c> we're reading through the legislation uh we're reading through the legislation
• </c> I don't the purpose of this legislation I don't the purpose of this legislation is<02:59:30.080>
• </c><05:00:40.958><c> was</c> especially since um legislation was especially since um legislation was

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:41:06.240><c> is</c> inherent in the way the legislation is inherent in the way the legislation
• </c><00:46:27.760><c> I</c> writing litigation uh legislation. I writing litigation uh legislation.
• It's enabling legislation.
• It's an enabling legislation. So spaces. It's an enabling legislation.
• That's the purpose of this legislation. legislation. legislation. Other<01:36:35.520><c> questions?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 141, which would create a narrow exception to New Hampshire’s three-year deadline for motions for a new trial when a petitioner has newly discovered evidence, new forensic testing, or new scientific understanding. The prime sponsor’s representative and advocates from the Innocence Project and New England Innocence Project argued the bill is needed to help wrongfully convicted people access the courts, noting that exonerations often take many years and that outdated forensic science has contributed to wrongful convictions. The chair also said he had drafted a proposed amendment for committee review, but it had not yet been formally submitted. Witnesses supporting the bill emphasized that the measure would not guarantee relief, only allow a petition to be filed and reviewed under existing standards. They discussed examples such as arson science, explaining that some convictions were based on forensic methods later shown to be unreliable. Committee members asked about the scope of habeas corpus, whether the bill would create a new cause of action, and whether additional screening or pleading requirements should be added. The supporters said they would be open to requiring a petitioner to plead innocence, but opposed adding more burdensome preliminary procedures or counsel requirements at the filing stage. Thomas Farardi, from the Attorney General’s Office, testified in opposition or with caution, saying the bill was a “solution looking for a problem” because existing habeas corpus and coram nobis procedures already provide avenues for relief, and prosecutors can act when credible new evidence arises. He argued the current draft could invite additional litigation and create a new cause of action, and said he favored more screening before cases proceed. The discussion also touched on whether the statute applies in criminal cases, the current three-year limitation in RSA 526:4, and questions about posthumous petitions and petitions by deported individuals. No vote or executive action was taken during the hearing.

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• </c><01:12:20.880><c> is</c> that the intent of this legislation is that the intent of this legislation
• We fully support legislation of this nature.
• So fully support this type of legislation.
• . induce to introduce her legislation.
• I think appreciate this legislation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Landmen and about this entire conversation for the past two legislative sessions.
• So last year in the legislative session, there was an amendment on The legislative session.
• We've worked really, really hard on this piece of legislation together.
• “So today with this legislation, we’re trying to supersede the federal requirements?”
• Couldn’t the department do a PSA on this rather than having another piece of legislation?

Summary: The House Natural Resources Committee met on April 29, 2026, with a quorum present and took up several bills related to property rights, expropriation, renewable energy recycling, and local permitting. Representative Domangue first presented HCR 80 on private property rights, using it to highlight the 2025 landman code of conduct and the need for stronger guardrails in expropriation negotiations. She then deferred the resolution in order to allow Chairman Geymann to present HB 841, which was described as establishing a code of conduct for landmen and expropriation-related negotiations. The committee heard testimony and watched video examples from landowners describing intimidation, inadequate compensation offers, and the need for fair treatment. Amendments were adopted to broaden the bill to all certificate holders, prohibit threats about court costs and attorney fees, shorten response times, and add graduated fines and public posting for violations. HB 841 was reported favorably as amended, with no opposition cards recorded. The committee then considered HB 621 by Representative Coates, which would require recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure to the extent practical. After discussion with DEQ, the bill was amended to clarify that existing universal waste rules apply and to remove language that would have required the renewable facility owner to pay decommissioning costs in that section; the effective date was set for January 1, 2027. Testimony from renewable energy industry representatives supported the measure and explained that solar panels and related components can be recycled at high rates, with established markets for recovered materials. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 621 favorably. Next, Representative Jacob Landry presented HB 595, aimed at preventing local governments from unreasonably delaying or impeding energy projects through permit requirements, especially road permits affecting Haynesville Shale operations. After amendment, the bill required timely action on local road permits and deemed them approved if not acted on within 30 days. Supporters emphasized the economic importance of the Haynesville and the need for predictable permitting, while opponents argued the bill could further erode local authority, particularly regarding carbon capture and sequestration. The committee reported HB 595 favorably. Landry then presented HB 1191, creating a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites to provide a cleaner path for cleanup, finality, and future investment. The bill drew technical and substantive amendments, including changes to definitions, confidentiality, and the role of DEQ; discussion continued over whether the bill should be deferred to allow more time to work through the remaining issues.

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• So I would just like to highlight some of what was in this piece of legislation that, once again, this
• So the landowner bill rights, and this was enacted in the 2025 legislation, gives some really strict
• We've worked really, really hard on this piece of legislation together.
• So today with this legislation, we're trying to supersede the federal requirements?
• Couldn't the department do a PSA on this rather than having another piece of legislation?

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• So, fourthly, and all of us draw our own experiences when we legislate... ...And fourthly, and all of
• In this case, that is honoring the natural rights of the child in the face of this legislation.
• This legislation... ...without the permission of the mother will squash that redemption.
• All GSAs have minimum. or special legislation.
• North Fork Kings was North Fork Kings was created via special legislation rather than as a JPA.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several bills focused on health care planning, mental health, housing, homeowners associations, groundwater enforcement, pet-friendly rental disclosures, and post-disaster property protections. SB 1088 would modernize POLST and DNR forms by renaming POLST to “portable orders for life-sustaining treatment,” allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to sign, clarifying that the forms are voluntary, recognizing out-of-state forms, and permitting electronic signatures. It drew support from the Coalition for Compassionate Care and related groups and no opposition was presented. SB 1242 would allow family members who originally petitioned in CARE Court to continue participating for care coordination and information-sharing, subject to judicial discretion; supporters said it would improve treatment coordination, while Disability Rights California opposed it as coercive and a threat to confidentiality. The committee voted 7-0 to pass SB 1242, and it was placed on call. The committee also considered SB 1007, which would require more HOA transparency, including clearer budget comparisons and disclosure of evidence for violations, and would lower the threshold for regular assessment increases without a homeowner vote. Supporters argued it would curb steep fee hikes and improve accountability, while HOA industry groups warned it could undermine funding for insurance, maintenance, and other operating costs. Members raised concerns about the cap on assessments, but the bill advanced on a 6-1 vote and was placed on call. SB 1364, as amended, would bar custody or visitation rights for a person who impregnated a survivor through sexual assault, using a clear-and-convincing evidence standard rather than requiring a criminal conviction; supporters said it protects survivors and may increase federal funding, while opponents argued it could deny children a relationship with a parent. The bill passed 8-0 and was placed on call. Additional measures included SB 997, which would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and sustainability rules; it had support from local water, farm, and county representatives and passed 9-0. SB 1296 would require landlords to disclose pet policies up front in applications, ads, and websites and allow application-fee refunds if disclosure was not made before payment; supporters said it would reduce wasted fees and pet relinquishment, while rental housing groups raised concerns about signage, ADA language, and vaccination disclosures. The bill passed 8-0 and was placed on call. Finally, SB 1090 would prohibit large property owners from making unsolicited purchase offers for five years in wildfire disaster areas, aiming to curb post-disaster speculation; supporters described aggressive investor pressure after the Eaton and Palisades fires, while real estate and title groups raised implementation and enforcement concerns. The committee was still discussing the bill when the transcript ended.

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• It is a pivotal piece of legislation. I am here to discuss Senate Bill 945.
• It's a pivotal piece of legislation that addresses funding for law libraries in our state, particularly
• Anyone here in favor of this piece of legislation? Please come forward.
• Please fill out your witness testimony and put it in the basket. ...of this piece of legislation.
• I am the legislative liaison for the Department of Corrections. I will be relatively brief here.

Summary: The committee first took up executive action on Senate Bill 890. Members explained that the House committee substitute combined provisions from related bills, changed the title to accommodate an amendment, and restored language that had been unintentionally repealed in section 217.550. The amendment was adopted, the substitute was adopted, and the House Committee Substitute for SB 890 was voted do pass by a roll call of 11 ayes and 1 no. The committee then heard Senate Bill 945 from Senator Carla May, which would raise the civil filing surcharge in the city of St. Louis from $15 to up to $20 to support the law library and related court services. Senator May and a representative of the Law Library Association of St. Louis testified that the surcharge had not been raised since 1996, that costs had increased, and that the increase would help maintain legal research resources and public access. Questions focused on whether the amount was sufficient and what other funding sources existed; there was no opposition testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 29, which urges Congress to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork. The sponsor and supporters argued that consumers should know where meat comes from, that independent cattle producers are harmed by consolidation in the packing industry, and that voluntary labeling is inadequate. Opponents from the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, and Missouri Pork Association argued that mandatory labeling adds regulatory burden, is not supported by consumer purchasing data, and should remain voluntary. The hearing included extensive testimony from cattle producers and consumers, but no vote on HCR 29 was taken in the portion provided.