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• last Thursday, in that they have made an alteration which is being implemented immediately within the NICS
• system, and that is that they have redefined the term "unlawful user"—what the NICS system and the ATF's
• system, and that is that they have redefined the term "unlawful user"—what the NICS system and the ATF's
• system, and that is that they have redefined the term "unlawful user"—what the NICS system and the ATF's
• the controlled substance, and so that they really fit into the category of an addict. ...that the NICS

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• Our bill as amended makes changes in four key areas in the NIC space. "Well, it's technical." Mr.
• key</c><00:50:31.839><c> areas</c><00:50:32.400><c> in</c><00:50:32.559><c> the</c><00:50:32.720><c> NIC
• </c><00:50:33.680><c> This</c> in four key areas in the NIC space.
• This in four key areas in the NIC space.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• And had they done that, we provided the working group with a comparison of NIC and ACA guidelines, and
• group with a [clears throat] working group with a comparison<00:48:31.440><c> of</c><00:48:31.680><c> NIC
• /c><00:48:32.400><c> ACA</c><00:48:32.880><c> guidelines</c><00:48:34.000><c> and</c> comparison of NIC
• and ACA guidelines and comparison of NIC and ACA guidelines and if<00:48:34.880><c> you</c><00:48:36.079

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• They hadn't finalized that yet at the NIC.
• that</c><00:29:47.039><c> yet</c><00:29:47.279><c> at</c><00:29:47.520><c> the</c><00:29:47.679><c> NIC
• </c><00:29:48.880><c> Um</c><00:29:49.440><c> but</c> finalized that yet at the NIC.
• Um but finalized that yet at the NIC.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the March 6, 2026 meeting and then received updates from the Legislative Budget Assistant audit staff on several ongoing audits. Christine Young reported that the special education audit was in report-writing stage with 39 of 80 observations completed and a draft expected in the second quarter, the education freedom accounts audit had 27 of 42 observations completed with a draft also expected in the second quarter, and the Doorway program audit had a draft report with 15 observations sent to DHHS on March 30, with responses due April 24 and presentation expected at the May fiscal committee meeting. Members asked about the size of the special education report, and staff estimated it would be over 800 pages and roughly three pounds. The committee then reviewed prior audit responsiveness from the Human Rights Commission. The commission reported that 22 observations had been completed, with remaining issues focused on timely case processing, a formal risk assessment, and a performance measurement system. Officials said staffing shortages were improving, a risk assessment manual had been drafted, a scorecard system was nearly complete, and the commission’s rules were moving through the public hearing process. Members asked about the timeline, and the commission said case processing was averaging 20 to 22 months and that the remaining items were expected to be resolved over time. Police Standards and Training also reported progress on prior audit items. The director corrected one status designation and said the job task analysis for curriculum development was substantially resolved, with findings and recommendations being prepared for the council. He said work on fitness testing was on hold pending legislative action, the performance measurement and strategic planning item remained a priority, and the council was focusing first on updating administrative rules. He also said the corrections advisory committee likely needed a statutory amendment to better reflect members with practical corrections experience. In response to questions, he said the council does not certify county correctional officers but reviews county curriculum annually, and he said the agency would be open to discussing consolidation or a pathway for county officers to become state-certified. The Department of Corrections then updated the committee on parole board-related audit items, saying 11 of 13 DOC-related findings were resolved. The remaining issues involved implementing a structured decision-making process for the parole board and improving data collection for recidivism tracking; the board had applied to the National Institute of Corrections for training, and manual data collection was underway. DOC also said it had created a HIPAA-compliant release form to share substance use disorder treatment information with the parole board. Finally, OPLC reported on the mental health workforce audit, saying six findings were fully resolved and six substantially resolved, with most remaining items tied to rulemaking and application processing. The office expects to complete its backend system migration and improve timeliness metrics by the end of the year, and it recently launched a jurisprudence exam for the mental health board. Under potential audit topics, staff said two items remained suspended because of litigation, and the committee discussed whether to keep DHHS contract management on the list. Representative [name unclear] proposed adding two new education freedom account audit topics: verification of residency and eligibility, and a record of educational attainment while preserving student privacy. Members supported adding them, but staff warned the expanded scope could delay the report and would require coordination with the Department of Education and approval by the Fiscal Committee. The chair said staff would work with the commissioner and LBA to draft the revised scope for further committee action.

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• .information on what crime they committed, what they'd done, where they were, was entered into the NICS
• Just look at those NICS alerts when they come across your desk, go get those folks out of jail, take

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• These are all publicly reported filings to the NIC.
• reported filings These are all publicly reported filings to<01:02:08.160><c> the</c><01:02:08.799><c> NIC
• 10.400><c> DLR</c><01:02:10.880><c> had</c><01:02:11.119><c> been</c><01:02:11.200><c> in</c> to the NIC
• If this DLR had been in to the NIC.

Bills: SB170 , SB177 , SB207 , SB208 , SB215 , HB27 , SB219 , SB247 , SB232 , SB81 , SB170 , SB177 , SB207 , SB208 , SB215 , HB27 , SB219 , SB247 , SB232 , SB81

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: health insurance, health savings account, high deductible plans, federal regulations, cost-sharing, insurance law, breast cancer, health coverage, deductible, copayment, insurance, captive insurance, captive insurer, captive insurers, insurance regulation, Alabama Department of Insurance, insurance commissioner, premium tax, capital requirements, surplus requirements

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• yearly VA appropriations bill to prohibit VA's fiduciary program from reporting veterans' names to NICS
• Over 200,000 veterans were reported to the NICS list under this practice.
• But this supersedes the Second Amendment. 97% of all referrals to the NICS database come from the VA.
• A veteran can appeal the assignment of a fiduciary and their subsequent reporting to NICS both before
• A veteran can appeal the assignment of a fiduciary and their subsequent reporting to NICS both before

Bills: HB6047 , HR1041 , HR1329

Keywords: veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression

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• booked, unique identifiers, all their aliases and all that that are known are entered into the national NICS

Committee: House Public Safety

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• This NIC memo kind of covered a roadmap for everything.
• This NIC memo kind of covered a roadmap for everything.

Bills: HB424 , SB63 , SB269 , HB424 , SB63 , SB269

Committees: House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce , House Insurance

Keywords: HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens

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• Association of Insurance<00:43:20.319><c> Commissioners</c><00:43:20.800><c> or</c><00:43:20.960><c> NIC
• </c><00:43:21.760><c> created</c> Insurance Commissioners or NIC created Insurance Commissioners or NIC
• 43:36.240><c> accreditation</c><00:43:36.800><c> from</c><00:43:36.960><c> the</c><00:43:37.480><c> NIC
• </c><00:43:38.480><c> The</c> our accreditation from the NIC. The our accreditation from the NIC.
• understanding that we are simply applying the same standards that exist to this new model law from the NIC

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• And then at NIC, they're using a civic preparedness, a national organization around college presidents

Summary: The America 250 and Idaho Advisory Council approved the April 6 meeting minutes and authorized two additional grant awards for the city of Eden and Elmore County, completing the Celebration Fund grant approvals. Staff reported that the fund now has a remaining balance of about $64,685, with most of the original $250,000 already distributed to local celebrations across the state. The committee also reapproved the treasurer’s $30,000 spending authority. Members received updates on the ambassador program, which now includes nearly 2,000 ambassadors across 170 cities, 44 counties, 50 businesses, 31 schools, and 23 veterans organizations. Treasurer Ellsworth highlighted strong turnout and publicity for recent events statewide, including museum programs, lectures, and community celebrations, and reported progress on the Liberty Bell restoration and carriage project, including a donated truck from Kendall Ford. The council also discussed the upcoming Liberty Grove designation in Payette and the continued display of quilts and other promotional materials. Secretary McGrane gave a detailed logistics update on the July 4 Capitol celebration, noting the event is about 75 days away and will include a veterans pancake breakfast, the Boise parade, a concert, booths, and space for protests at the old Ada County Courthouse. He asked to release previously reserved Capitol dates now that the main event date is set, and members agreed. He also said the committee is seeking private fundraising support through the Community Foundation and a dedicated IdahoA250.com link, with any contracts to be routed through the co-chairs. Andrew Finstuin of Boise State provided an update on the statewide higher-education civics initiative tied to America 250, describing course and program efforts at Idaho’s universities and colleges, including civic dialogue tools, Canvas modules, orientation workshops, patriotic music programs, civics badges, and community reads. Members praised the work as a lasting legacy beyond the 2026 celebration. The committee tentatively scheduled its next meeting for 10 a.m. on the 4th and then adjourned.

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• Now, if you look at the NICS chart, it is the annual estimated number of new privately owned housing

Committee: House Local Government

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• This will help to align New Hampshire law with NIC model standards.
• This will help to align New Hampshire law with NIC model standards.
• NIC, again, as a refresher, is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
• Sometimes it will come to us via a broader discussion that's being had at the NIC level.
• And so Josh or a member the NIC level.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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• There are people who live in the state who have been entered into the NICS database because of mental
• However, we're being told that there's no way to enter people into the NICS database in the first place
• database got in there if there's no way to get them into the NICS database.
• The safety gap in our laws—the non-reporting to NICS—may have already cost the life of a man whose life
• The safety gap in our laws—the non-reporting to NICS—may have already cost the life of a man whose life

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• . >> Thank you, Nic questions. Okay.

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• I looked at the NIC report as well, and I think the solution is not to eliminate the pre-licensing...

Committee: House Insurance

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee and heard several bills focused on insurance transparency, wildfire mitigation, access to coverage, and workforce issues. AB 75 would require insurers to give homeowners 30 days’ notice before collecting aerial images of their property and allow homeowners to review those images; supporters framed it as a privacy and consumer protection measure, while consumer advocates and insurers sought amendments to strengthen access and clarify coverage. The committee also heard AB 234, which would add the Assembly Speaker and Senate pro tem, or their designees, as nonvoting members of the California FAIR Plan governing committee; supporters said it would improve oversight, while opponents argued it was only a small transparency step and more reform was needed. Both bills were advanced, with AB 75 sent to Privacy and Consumer Protection and AB 234 sent to the Assembly Floor. Members also heard AB 428, which would allow water corporations to participate in joint powers authorities for pooled insurance purposes, with testimony from small water utilities describing steep premium increases and the need to reduce costs. The bill was supported by water industry and labor groups and passed to Local Government. The consent calendar included AB 69, AB 487, and AB 570, all sent to Appropriations. AB 943 would streamline producer pre-licensing education requirements by removing the 20-hour per-line mandate while keeping ethics training; industry sponsors said it would reduce barriers to entry, while consumer advocates warned it could lower professional standards. The committee approved AB 943 to Appropriations. AB 1209 would create a pathway for cannabis employers to secure workers’ compensation coverage and related services through a state-coordinated network, with supporters saying the industry faces unique banking and insurance constraints and that the bill would improve compliance and transparency. Opponents argued it could amount to a form of amnesty and questioned whether the industry was simply avoiding existing requirements. The committee advanced AB 1209 to Business and Professions. Finally, AB 1 would require the Department of Insurance to review and consider updates to the Safer from Wildfire regulations every five years starting in 2030; it drew broad support from the department, insurers, local governments, and fire-safety advocates, and was sent to Appropriations. Most measures passed on strong or unanimous votes, with AB 1209 receiving a 15-2 vote.

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• votes on whether I want to do my taxes every one year or three years, I'm gonna go three years so the NIC

Bills: HB139 , HB1818 , HB1942 , HB1959 , HB2221 , HB2254 , HB2563 , HB2067 , HB2275 , HB3211 , HB139

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

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• request a background check before returning the firearms, the Department of Safety must initiate a NICS
• Senator Alchiller continued: “Most specifically, because we know NICS checks in New Hampshire are incomplete
• unlike most states, New Hampshire does not currently report key disqualifying mental health events to NICS
• And without these records in the system, a NICS response is based on incomplete data, giving a false
• incomplete foundation until New Hampshire reliably reports disqualifying mental health adjudications to NICS

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• I looked at the NIC report as well, and I think the solution is not to eliminate the pre-licensing, I

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee and heard several bills focused on insurance transparency, wildfire mitigation, market access, and workforce issues. AB 75 would require insurers to give homeowners 30 days’ notice before collecting aerial images of their property and allow homeowners to review those images; supporters said it would improve privacy and prevent inaccurate non-renewals, while consumer and industry groups both sought amendments. AB 234 would add the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro Tem, or designees, as non-voting members on the California FAIR Plan governing committee; the Department of Insurance supported it as an oversight measure, while Consumer Federation of California said it was only a small first step toward broader transparency reforms. AB 428 would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance, with supporters citing rising insurance costs for small water systems and no remaining opposition after amendments. AB 943 would streamline producer pre-licensing education by removing the 20-hour per-line requirement while keeping ethics training; industry sponsors said it would reduce barriers to entry, while consumer advocates warned it could lower professional standards. AB 1209 would create a pathway for cannabis employers to secure workers’ compensation coverage and related services through a state-coordinated network; supporters said it would help bring the industry into compliance, while one member raised concerns about creating a special carveout for a federally restricted industry. AB 1 would require periodic review of the state’s Safer from Wildfire regulations every five years, and it drew broad support from the department, insurers, local governments, and industry groups as a way to keep wildfire mitigation incentives current. The committee also took up a consent calendar including AB 69, AB 487, and AB 570, all of which were sent to Appropriations. The committee approved AB 75 to Privacy and Consumer Protection, AB 234 to the Assembly Floor, AB 428 to Local Government, AB 943 to Appropriations, AB 1209 to Business and Professions, and AB 1 to Appropriations. Most measures passed on strong or unanimous votes after members added coauthor requests and expressed support for the bills’ consumer protection, transparency, or wildfire-related goals.

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• One of our very special universities and we have Nic Cause Lof who is chief financial officer at the