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• This bill does not set rates, does not approve rates, and does not require insurers to publish pricing
• The bill requires insurers, when they file For a rate change, insurers must include a consumer-facing
• The bill requires unions to provide a copy of their registration application to both the employer and
• The bill also requires the union to disclose the amount of dues retained by or distributed to the union
• So this bill is not requiring an unreasonable time frame.

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• The bill requires the alternative pathway to allow applicants to complete an abbreviated Arizona Peace
• It requires applicants to pass the board-approved certification examination and maintain all requirements
• relating to moral character, fitness, and background investigations, and prescribes requirements for
• It requires applicants to pass the board-approved certification examination and maintain all requirements
• relating to moral character, fitness, and background investigations, and prescribes requirements for

Bills: SB1020 , SB1107 , SB1117 , SB1160 , SB1216 , SB1308

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Keywords: special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy, law enforcement recruitment, public safety, community policing, background investigation, psychological fitness

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• It's going to require public institutions to set up threat assessment teams.
• It would require the Commissioner Rep.
• It requires public institutions to annually conduct security assessments.
• It would require institutions to Rep.
• It would require public institutions to annually conduct security assessments. require institutions to

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• housing residents, authorizes enforcement of those rights under the Consumer Protection Act, and requires
• The bill also requires the Department of Commerce to submit a report to the legislature by July 1, 2026
• steps, including clearing the title, Property and project owners are required to take certain steps,
• The bill requires the Housing Finance Commission to investigate and enforce these requirements.
• A developer who has violated the requirements is barred from receiving further tax credits for one to

Bills: HB1542 , HB2527

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints

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• housing residents, authorizes enforcement of those rights under the Consumer Protection Act, and requires
• The bill also requires the Department of Commerce to submit a report to the legislature by July 1, 2026
• steps, including clearing the title, Property and project owners are required to take certain steps,
• The bill requires the Housing Finance Commission to investigate and enforce these requirements.
• A developer who has violated the requirements is barred from receiving further tax credits for one to

Summary: The Housing Committee heard two bills and received updates on scheduling. Chair Peterson announced that HB 2266 may move from Thursday to Monday for executive action due to ongoing talks with the city, and HB 2489 will move to next week for additional amendment work. HB 1542, concerning senior independent housing, was briefly opened, then suspended so HB 2527 could be heard first; the committee later returned to HB 1542 for public testimony. The committee adjourned after closing the hearing on HB 1542, with no votes taken during this meeting. HB 1542 would establish rights for residents of senior independent housing, allow enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act, and require a Commerce report to the legislature. The staff summary described the bill as creating protections such as respectful treatment, the ability to install certain safety devices, resident meetings, and timely management responses in emergencies. Rep. Reeves said the bill responds to seniors in Federal Way who lack protections in independent living settings and noted likely amendments to extend the reporting deadline and possibly add a registry to clarify which communities are covered. Testimony from the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP supported the bill as a needed consumer-protection measure for vulnerable older adults, while other witnesses asked for broader coverage, including manufactured home communities, and LeadingAge Washington requested more stakeholder work and a technical amendment related to CCRCs. HB 2527 would regulate eventual tenant ownership programs tied to federal low-income housing tax credits. Staff explained that the bill would require developers to create reserve or escrow accounts, inform tenants and partners of their rights and responsibilities, and comply with timely transfer obligations, with enforcement by the Housing Finance Commission and possible debarment from future tax-credit participation for violations. Rep. Pollet said the bill is intended to address cases where Native families were promised eventual ownership of homes but did not receive deeds or keys after years of renting, citing an audit and describing the bill as a needed accountability tool. Supportive testimony from Indigenous rights attorney Gabe Galanda emphasized that hundreds of families, many in tribal communities, were affected. The Housing Finance Commission opposed the punitive approach, saying it had already updated policies after the audit, that the projects are complex and vary by tribal housing authority, and that the bill could undermine collaborative work and potentially misdirect penalties away from the actual responsible parties. Committee members pressed the commission on accountability, ownership structures, escrow obligations, and the status of remaining households, and the exchange highlighted disagreement over whether the bill’s enforcement provisions are appropriate.

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• The second amendment, Pat 340, also sponsored by Representative Griffey, requires that the private lab
• The bill also requires the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation and consultation
• First, it reorganizes the eligibility criteria and requirements for vacating convictions into distinct
• the barrier and requires assistance, but also that the assistance results in an injury to emergency
• the barrier and requires assistance, but also that the assistance results in an injury to emergency

Summary: The Community Safety Committee met in executive session to act on several bills previously heard. On House Bill 1228, which concerns certification of toxicology labs for blood and breath analysis, the committee adopted two amendments: Whale 261 allowing use of an out-of-state private lab under specified conditions, and Pat 341 requiring a Washington State Patrol implementation report by October 1, 2031. Amendment Pat 340 was withdrawn. The bill was then reported out do pass. House Bill 1982, which expands vacation eligibility for convictions tied to treaty Indian rights and directs the Office of Public Defense to provide representation, was also reported out do pass with a proposed substitute that reorganizes the statute and clarifies hunting-rights eligibility. House Bill 2156, concerning Attorney General investigators’ authority, was reported out do pass after a roll-call vote of 6-3. The committee also approved House Bill 2165, creating the gross misdemeanor of false identification as a peace officer, after adopting a proposed substitute that moves some conduct from criminal impersonation into the new offense, revises defenses, and defines “peace officer”; the bill passed 8-1. House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency operations and allowing recovery of emergency response costs, was amended to reduce some penalty levels and shorten license suspensions, then reported out do pass. House Bill 2220, relating to the Criminal Justice Training Commission, was held for later action. House Bill 2362, the so-called 0.05 impaired driving bill, drew divided testimony and debate over public safety, toxicology lab capacity, racial disproportionality in traffic stops, and immigration consequences of DUI convictions, but it was ultimately reported out do pass by a 5-4 vote. House Bill 2403, which modifies provisions on failure to register as a sex offender or kidnapping offender, was reported out do pass after discussion about balancing administrative treatment of the offense against public safety concerns. Finally, House Bill 2464, requiring private detention facilities to report incidents to the Department of Health and law enforcement and requiring annual agency reports, was reported out do pass despite objections that the issue should be handled federally and concerns about state detention practices. The committee then adjourned its executive session.

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• hearing as provided in Section 447.403, Florida Statutes, at which time the affected parties are required
• Out-of-state travel would be $65 a day, and that would require a statutory change.
• We agree that our members can be required to perform minor repairs to facilities, housekeeping duties
• However, we object to requiring our members to perform major construction projects.
• requiring them to be dual certified as EMTs and firefighters.

Summary: The Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining met for an informational public hearing on several state employee bargaining units at impasse. The Department of Management Services outlined negotiations for the FDLE special agents, security services/correctional officers, sworn law enforcement officers, Florida Highway Patrol troopers, and Florida State Fire Service units. Across the units, the state said most contract articles had been resolved, with remaining disputes centered mainly on wages, hours of work, grievance language, safety, grooming, travel, and other housekeeping items. The state repeatedly emphasized proposed 2% competitive pay increases plus specialty or special pay increases in some units, insurance held harmless with no added employee cost, and its desire to keep current scheduling practices and remove outdated grievance language referencing the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. No votes were taken. Representatives for the Florida State Fire Service Association argued that firefighters are being asked to perform work far outside their job descriptions, including major construction, and said the state’s work-schedule and on-call practices unfairly avoid overtime and underpay firefighters. They also sought higher on-call compensation, a stronger wage plan with incentives and certification-based increases, restoration of a pay differential for firefighter-EMTs, and added PPE, decontamination, and cancer-prevention protections. The PBA’s Florida Highway Patrol unit said troopers need a larger career development plan, veteran stipends, updated grooming/tattoo rules, safer and newer vehicles, and better pay to address turnover. The PBA’s law enforcement unit focused on vehicle safety, performance evaluation language to prevent case-presentation quotas, and a $7,000 across-the-board raise, while disputing whether certain articles were timely opened. The security services unit said correctional officers, probation officers, and ISS officers need an $8-per-hour starting pay increase, retention bonuses, special pay for death row and close-management assignments, and overtime pay for lieutenants and captains who currently receive comp time and sometimes work beyond their limits. The committee heard the presentations, asked a brief question about correctional officers’ overtime, accepted written materials from the FOP special agent unit, and adjourned without action.

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• The state regulations have certain mandatory requirements of staffing that exist in West Virginia. ..
• .have certain mandatory requirements of staffing that exist in West Virginia.
• The Medicare requirements in there are that, in order to qualify for Medicare for hip replacement or
• It's part of requirements that nursing homes are required to submit everyday data to the Fed.
• And the survey activity, the rules and regulations almost require them not to be placed there.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from Marty Wright, CEO of the West Virginia Healthcare Association, on the state’s long-term care system. He described the continuum from home care to assisted living to skilled nursing facilities, emphasizing that these settings increasingly serve short-term rehab-to-home patients as well as older adults needing round-the-clock care. He also outlined the number of facilities in West Virginia, the predominance of Medicaid as the payer for long-term nursing home care, the private-pay nature of assisted living, and the role of OFAC/CMS in regulation. A major focus of the presentation was workforce shortages and turnover, especially for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, along with declining interest in nursing careers and the impact of regulatory burden and burnout. Wright said the system is also struggling to serve younger patients with substance use disorder, mental illness, or other behavioral needs, who are often not well suited for traditional nursing home placement but have limited alternatives. Senators raised concerns about where such patients are being housed, the long-term effects of opioid and behavioral health issues, and the gap between school-age special needs populations and adult care needs. Wright said Medicaid can cover long-term nursing home care for those who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements, but affordability and spend-down requirements remain major barriers. He also warned that Medicare Advantage can create confusion and shorter covered stays for rehab patients, and he urged early planning around long-term care insurance and estate planning. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.

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• One other comment, just real quick: in terms of what's in our rules, we are required to take certain
• Like, we are required to, you know, if we want to supervise, we have to do so many clinical hours and
• We do not have anything in our rules that require educational training on suicide prevention.
• that work, anybody that works for the state of Louisiana, you can make that a requirement.
• that work, anybody that works for the state of Louisiana, you can make that a requirement.

Summary: The task force met to review the prior minutes, hear introductions from members and stakeholders, and receive an update on the HCR 86 study on African American suicide in Louisiana. Dr. Williams summarized survey findings from 94 university respondents and said the work focused on college students as a key risk group, with financial stress and other early triggers identified. He said universities had resisted participation because of stigma and concerns about enrollment and reputation, and he recommended stronger statewide reporting requirements, better data collection, and more targeted prevention efforts. Members discussed possible policy responses, including mandatory suicide prevention training, gatekeeper training for faculty and staff, student awareness materials, and adding 988 information to student IDs and campus outreach. Dr. Thomas described existing LDH efforts, including 988 partnerships, a university toolkit, and training through the Louisiana Center for Prevention Resources. Senator Boudreaux and others said the issue should be addressed through legislation rather than voluntary action alone, while Dr. McKee noted that occupational licensing rules and statutes could support required training and reporting. The task force agreed to revise the report language to say reporting would be confidential unless otherwise required by law, and to circulate additional state examples and recommendations before February 1 for use as a legislative template. Members also asked that the Office of Public Health be included in discussions about a centralized suicide data hub, since it already tracks real-time suicide data. The chair thanked the participants, said the final recommendations would guide possible legislation, and adjourned the meeting without setting another date unless further action is needed.

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• It would require the board to submit a final report to the legislature. Number 1st, 2026.
• It will not change the requirements on how to become a school psychologist in Texas.
• It relates to prohibiting a person required to register as a sex offender from serving as a member of
• It prohibits a person required to register as a sex offender from seeking or holding positions on the
• Generally, House Bill 3629 would prohibit persons who are required to register as sex offenders.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Part one requires the EPA to take stock of the current situation in our state.
• Part 2 of the road map requires DP to submit a priority ranking for upgrading also which facilities to
• And part 3 creates a progress report on the facilities upgrade including Ali list of facilities requiring
• It also revises the list of individuals required to submit fingerprints for LIVE scan processing when
• Removes the requirement to maintain a regular reserve account as it no longer is required by the federal

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It requires employers in the hospitality industry to implement anti-harassment measures, provide training
• It requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules, including rules determining
• It requires all hospitality employers to comply no later than January 1, 2026, effective uh 2050.
• . requires deal uh a harassment complaint. requires deal uh Department<00:10:36.240><c> of</c><00:10:
• 10:46.480><c> to</c> Requires all hospitality employers to Requires all hospitality employers to comply

Committee: House Tourism

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And in considering whether or not to recommend a sentence of death, the jury is required to consider
• So it doesn't require both.
• And prior to this bill, it required two—the “and” required both. This bill now requires one.
• This bill now requires one. You good? Anyone else? Okay, we do have an amendment. Rep.
• receive credit towards licensure requirements.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met and considered nine bills, with members hearing brief presentations, limited debate, and mostly unanimous support. Early measures included CS/HB 421, which expands peer support access for first responders to include support personnel, and HB 205, which creates a new offense for abandoning a restrained dog during a natural disaster (“Troopers’ Law”). Both bills drew support from law enforcement and animal welfare-related witnesses, and both were reported favorably; HB 205 was adopted with a technical amendment. The committee also approved CS/HB 157 on service of process, which clarifies that a prior statutory change applies to all causes of action, creates a safe harbor for compliance, tightens substituted service requirements, and allows individual registered agents to be served anywhere in the state. HB 693, which adds an aggravating factor for capital felonies committed where people are gathered for school, religious, or public government activities, drew both support and opposition; the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed expanding the death penalty, while supporters argued juries should have more tools in capital cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate. Members then approved CS/HB 113, increasing penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, after discussion about marked versus unmarked vehicles and an amendment that restored current penalties for two related offenses. Rep. Bracey Davis voted no, citing concerns about unmarked cars and public safety perceptions. The committee also passed HB 91 on misdemeanor probation, PCS/CS/HB 383 allowing certain officers and service members to purchase firearms without the three-day waiting period, and CS/HB 195 to let correctional education count toward professional licensure requirements for incarcerated people. Finally, CS/HB 479 was approved to allow judges to order restitution in hit-and-run property-damage cases. All bills were reported favorably, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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• above and beyond what federal requirements are.
• And I got a report, 39 pages of requirements from the state above and beyond what federal requirements
• Yeah, you know, they're public schools, so they fall under these same requirements.
• We pass it through, make it a requirement on all school districts.
• So the conversation has started, but it is something that is definitely going to require more.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> and it adds clearer language requiring and it adds clearer language requiring the<01:10:35.080><
• </c> we must ensure that those requirements we must ensure that those requirements never<01:11:02.360
• or a education requirement.
• or a education requirement.

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Members, no action is required.
• </c> required to be made uh in this language. required to be made uh in this language.
• It requires disclosure. It consistency. It requires disclosure.
• They require establish guardrails.
• </c> wage and overtime requirements. wage and overtime requirements.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It did not meet that requirement due to the requirement that certain amounts of rent were charged.
• It did not meet that requirement due to the requirement that certain amounts of rent were charged.
• It did not meet that requirement due to the requirement that certain amounts of rent were charged.
• It did not meet that requirement due to the requirement that certain amounts of rent were charged.
• It did not meet that requirement due to the requirement that certain amounts of rent were charged.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, requiring notice requirements and just kind of getting as long a commitment as possible because these
• Um, requiring notice requirements and just kind of getting as long a commitment as possible because these
• Um, requiring notice requirements and just kind of getting as long a commitment as possible because these
• Um, requiring notice requirements and just kind of getting as long a commitment as possible because these
• type of connection does that require are type of connection does that require are you<00:50:10.119><c

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They now require an implementation plan. DDS, show your work, right?
• We also appreciate the amendments requiring We support DDS’s proposal.
• He requires 24-hour care.
• As a result, they could receive fewer services than they truly require.
• Equity also requires accountability.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , are no longer required.
• or no longer required.
• They require that. We looked at like states.
• I think that will require some outreach on my part.
• That does require a 50-50 employer match.

Summary: The committee first approved the previous meeting minutes and then heard a detailed annual report from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and policy issues. He explained the committee’s review process, confidentiality protections, and national and North Dakota data showing that most maternal deaths are preventable and that mental health conditions, substance use, cardiovascular issues, infection, hemorrhage, and embolism are the leading causes. Members asked about suicide, domestic violence, midwife training, home births, and whether pregnancy testing at death scenes should be expanded; Dr. Arnold said better coroner education, more investigation of unexplained deaths, and possible post-mortem pregnancy testing could improve case identification, especially in rural areas. He also noted that deaths often occur well after 42 days postpartum and that mental health-related deaths remain a major concern. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark on cigarette reduced-ignition-propensity standards and related fire prevention issues. He recommended updating the state’s cigarette propensity law to current national standards and also raised a separate recommendation to require fast-breakaway oxygen tubing for home oxygen users, citing fatal fires linked to smoking around oxygen. Members asked about implementation, cost, insurance coverage, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Dr. Clark said he would provide follow-up information and was willing to help with any legislation, but no agency bill had yet been planned. Next, Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services reported on the North Dakota Stroke System of Care. She described the statewide network of stroke-ready hospitals, registry-based quality improvement, and performance data showing continued improvement in stroke recognition, imaging, thrombolytic treatment, transfers, and EMS pre-notification. She highlighted new quality measures for inter-facility transfers and intracerebral hemorrhage care, and said the system remains strong but depends on continued legislative and hospital support. Committee members asked about participation by the VA hospital and were encouraged to consider outreach to include it more fully in the stroke system. Finally, the committee began a presentation on prior authorization and non-opioid pain treatment from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to non-opioid acute pain medications, especially in the 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window when pain is most severe, and said delays can push patients toward opioids. He emphasized that prior authorization has a role in utilization management but should not create barriers in acute pain care, and he noted that current use of the company’s non-opioid product remains very low. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.