Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion about the A2 amendment?
• </c> that was brought up here in discussion that was brought up here in discussion was<00:58:00.039><
• Any questions or discussions about the A1 amendment?
• Any questions or discussions about the A1 amendment?
• Any questions or discussions about the A1 amendment?

Bills: HF1354 , HF1901 , HF2124 , HF2130 , HF2260 , HF2099 , HF104 , HF134 , HF1769

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, discussion. Senator Clark. Members, discussion. Senator Clark.
• </c> Members, discussion. Senator Clark. Members, discussion. Senator Clark.
• Uh right now, move to discussion.
• I appreciate the discussion.
• Um, next is for for the discussion.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion?
• Any discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Chairman Brumley, aye.
• Any discussion?
• Any other discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Chairman Brumley, aye.
• Any other discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Chairman Brumley. Aye.

Committee: House Utilities

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion? I now move House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3210 be voted do pass.
• Any discussion? Please call the roll. Madam Chair Burns, aye. Vice Chair Oler King?
• Any discussion? Back to where we were. I move that House Bill 3510 be voted do pass.
• Any discussion? Seeing none, please call the roll. Madam Chair Burns, aye. Vice Chair Oler King?
• Any further discussion? Representative Walsh Moore? Sorry, to inquire, just real quick.

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Summary: The committee first took up executive-session action on House Committee Amendment ending in point 02H and adopted it, then rolled the amendment into a new substitute and adopted the substitute for House Bill 3210. The committee then voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3210 do pass by a roll call of 9 ayes and 5 noes. Next, the committee corrected a script issue and voted House Bill 3510 do pass by a roll call of 14 ayes and 1 no, after brief confusion over the bill number. The meeting then moved to a public hearing on Senate Bill 1351, sponsored by Senator Joe Nicola. The bill would reduce Independence’s school board term from six years to three years to match most other districts. An amendment added on the Senate floor would allow a student to be excused from school once per scheduled election to accompany a parent who is voting. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve accountability and make school board service more accessible, and he said the amendment promoted civic engagement. Committee members asked about why Independence had a six-year term, whether three years is the norm, and whether the voting-related amendment was unrelated to the bill’s original subject. The sponsor said he did not know why the six-year term existed and said the amendment had been reviewed for title compatibility. A representative from Missouri NEA testified in support, explaining the unusual structure of Missouri school-district statutes and saying the organization supported both the shorter term and the student voting absence provision. No opposition testimony was offered, and the hearing concluded without further action.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Discussion to the motion. I recognize the member from Hennepin, Representative Long.
• &gt;&gt; Discussion<00:07:32.000><c> to</c><00:07:32.400><c> the</c><00:07:33.599><c> motion.
• </c><00:07:34.080><c> I</c><00:07:34.319><c> recognize</c> &gt;&gt; Discussion to the motion.
• I recognize &gt;&gt; Discussion to the motion.
• Discussion to the motion. Seeing no discussion, all those in favor say I. Those opposed, nay.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Discussion? I don't see any. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
• I know it's extremely important to him and others, and if there's no other discussion, Mr.
• If there's no other discussion, Mr. Chairman, I have a motion, if it's in order. Yes, motion.
• Don't see any discussion. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
• Discussion? Not seeing any. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The committee heard several print hearings and one bill hearing. Senator Nichols presented RS 33432, which would update Idaho’s contract requirements for state-supported veterinary school slots beginning with the 2027 class, requiring graduates to practice in Idaho with a focus on mixed agricultural animal medicine and at least 600 hours per year serving agricultural animals. She said it aligns veterinary obligations with existing WHAMI requirements, strengthens Idaho’s return on investment, and has no additional cost. The committee asked about current hour requirements and learned there is no existing veterinary hour requirement; the motion to introduce RS 33432 passed unanimously. Senator Adams presented RS 33440, a resolution urging Congress to exercise its war powers before deploying the Idaho National Guard into conflict, citing prior deployments and the 2001 AUMF. Members praised his effort, and the committee voted to introduce the RS. Senator Ruchti then presented RS 33426, which would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency kiosks or Bitcoin ATMs to reduce fraud, money laundering, and scams, especially against seniors and vulnerable Idahoans. He cited rising losses from crypto scams and said the proposal was developed with stakeholder input; the committee voted to introduce that RS as well. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1297, the Conversational AI Safety Act, from Senator Taves. The bill would require AI chat services to disclose when users are interacting with AI, adopt protocols for suicidal ideation, restrict sexually explicit content and gamification for minors, provide parental tools, and create civil penalties and injunction enforcement without a private right of action. Google testified in support, saying it already uses similar safety-by-design measures and that the bill would set a consistent industry floor. After discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1297 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there discussion on the title? The gentleman from St.
• Is there discussion on the title? Seeing none, all those in favor vote aye; those opposed, no.
• Discussion on House Amendment 1 to House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1788.
• Discussion on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1788 as amended.
• Further discussion on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1788 as amended.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House began by noting the absence of a quorum and then established one by vote. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1788, which was described as a campaign finance measure responding to a reported case of deceptive recurring political donations. The sponsor said the bill requires affirmative opt-in consent for recurring contributions, clear receipt and cancellation information, and that recurring donations tied to elections end at the election unless they are ongoing party contributions. Members discussed a House Amendment 1 that was characterized as cleanup language from the Missouri Ethics Commission and not a substantive change. Several members asked about how the bill would affect recurring donations to political parties versus issue-based campaigns, and the sponsor said party donations would not be affected by election timing, while election-related solicitations would end at the election. The amendment was adopted, and members then spoke in support of the bill as a consumer-protection and transparency measure. The House adopted the committee substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. After the bill action, the House moved to announcements, including a Bible study invitation, a reminder to wear red for Heart Month, a Future Caucus AI meeting, and a Special Committee on Rural Issues meeting. The House then adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, and members were told to be prepared to consider House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294 upon return.

Transcript Highlights:

• We had a good discussion about this about a week ago, and we would ask for its adoption and answer any
• Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor? Oh, Representative Burgoyne?
• Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. Any opposed?
• I don't see any other discussion. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Motion passes.
• Committee, House Bill 497—there's some discussion on the Senate side about the list of, I don't know,

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> I think that um from our discussion I think that um from our discussion yesterday<00:03:29.920><
• We were just discussing that that care.
• discussed this numerous times. >> Okay.
• </c> &gt;&gt; um so I'm open to discuss this? &gt;&gt; um so I'm open to discuss this?
• Um, but it's into and to discuss.

Committee: House Environment and Agriculture

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion by the members? Madam Chair. Please. Thank you.
• All right, discussion?
• Seeing no further discussion, hearing no further discussion, Mr.
• So with that, seeing no discussion, hearing no discussion. Let's have Mr.
• I could go back to my clients and discuss that.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard several bills related largely to Arizona’s behavioral health and Access system, plus a fertility coverage mandate, a state hospital admissions bill, and a naturopathic scope-of-practice bill. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for investigations into behavioral health patient brokering; the sponsor described ongoing fraud involving vulnerable Native American patients, while some members questioned why the Attorney General was not handling the work. The bill passed 10-1 with one present. SB 1116 would require claim denials and appeal determinations for American Indian Health Program behavioral health services to be reviewed by someone with at least two years of relevant clinical experience; Access said it was neutral but raised concerns about vague language and added staffing needs, and the bill passed 7-4 with one present. SB 1346 would require Access to notify providers of claim deficiencies within 72 hours and approve or deny corrected claims within 10 business days; supporters said it would reduce long delays and unpaid claims, while Access said it would need more staff and system changes. The bill passed 7-5. The committee also approved SB 1347, which requires insurance coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients of reproductive age whose treatment is likely to cause infertility, with a religious-employer exemption. Supporters, including cancer survivors and an advocacy representative, said the bill protects patients who must make rapid decisions before treatment begins; insurers were neutral. The bill passed unanimously 12-0. SB 1813 would require the Arizona State Hospital to admit patients based on clinical need rather than county of residence, effectively ending the Maricopa County cap tied to the Arnold v. Sarn settlement. Supporters argued the cap leaves seriously ill patients waiting in other facilities for long periods, while ADHS warned of possible litigation and rural access concerns; the bill passed 9-2 with one present. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1178, which would allow naturopathic physicians to administer certain antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals intravenously. The sponsor argued naturopaths should be able to practice to the full scope of their training amid physician shortages, while the Arizona Medical Association and osteopathic representatives opposed the bill, saying IV antimicrobials are high-risk therapies that require hospital-level training, monitoring, and stewardship. Testimony focused on patient safety, appropriate setting, and whether the bill should be narrowed or amended; no vote on SB 1178 was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion? Representative Bush, thank you, Madam Chair.
• Any other discussion or questions?
• Any discussion? Representative Bush, thank you, Madam Chair.
• Any discussion? Yes. I have an amendment ending in 0.2H.
• She and I have discussed this language at length.

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion?
• Any discussion? All in favor say I. >> I. >> All opposed.
• Any questions or discussion? All in favor say I. >> All opposed. Thank you, chairman.
• Any questions<00:15:07.760><c> or</c><00:15:08.000><c> discussion?
• So I appreciate any any discussion up.

Bills: SB62 , HB361 , HB244 , HB377 , HB411 , HB422 , HB423 , HB425 , SB16 , HB452 , HB354 , SB62 , HB361 , HB244 , HB377 , HB411 , HB422 , HB423 , HB425 , SB16 , HB452 , HB354

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: SB62, Alabama, conservation and natural resources, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife heritage license, license identification, government-issued ID, residency determination, in-state residency, student residency, tuition classification, public higher education, domicile, resident status, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, Section 9-11-32, Section 9-11-33, Section 16-64-3

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:05:26.560><c> I</c> Further discussion to the bill.
• </c> discussion to the bill. discussion to the bill.
• :25:07.360><c> the</c><00:25:07.520><c> housing</c> discussion about it in the housing discussion about
• ><00:25:11.200><c> and</c><00:25:11.440><c> and</c> bipartisan discussion on it and and bipartisan discussion
• Further discussion to the bill. Speaker. Further discussion to the bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Discussion to the bill. I recognize the member from Hennepin, Representative Jones.
• Discussion to the bill. I reading. Discussion to the bill.
• <00:35:07.839><c> and</c><00:35:08.520><c> um,</c><00:35:09.520><c> Representative</c> discussion and
• Thanks for the comments and discussion today.
• Seeing no further discussion, the clerk will take the roll.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• have to abruptly end this hearing due to technical difficulties, the committee will reconvene to discuss
• And then the other in uh discussion, which was submitted, I think really is sort of mistaking what this
• Anybody else in the discussion on 1187?
• </c><00:42:33.040><c> on</c> anybody else in the discussion on anybody else in the discussion on 1187
• We need more time, I think, to discuss this with the other committees in the other chamber.

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 412 HD1, which would expand the definition of lobbying to include certain communications with high-level officials about procurement decisions and create presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. The State Ethics Commission and State Procurement Office supported the measure, saying it would improve transparency and align Hawaii with other states, while the Hawaii Primary Care Association opposed it over concerns that employers and others could be swept in too broadly. No public testimony or questions led to any action on the bill during the hearing. The committee then took up House Bill 131, which would allow agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes and clarify the Office of Information Practices’ rulemaking authority. OIP and the Public First Law Center supported the bill, arguing it would create uniform standards and that concerns could be handled through rules. The University of Hawaiʻi system, DBEDT, DHS, DLNR, and others raised concerns about the breadth of the terms “research” and “researcher,” privacy, confidential information, and possible misuse; Hawaiian Electric also warned about access to sensitive infrastructure information. Members questioned whether the bill was premature and whether definitions should be narrowed in statute, and OIP said it would consider working with agencies and the University on clearer definitions. House Bill 792 HD1, relating to the Office of the Legislative Analyst, drew no testimony beyond a late written support from the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the committee moved on without discussion. The committee then heard House Bill 1424, which would restrict transfers between appropriated funds for positions and operating expenses. Budget and Finance explained that current practice allows transfers from payroll to other current expenses when there are savings, but legislative appropriations for specific purposes must still be spent for that purpose. Several agencies expressed opposition or concerns, saying the bill could reduce flexibility, especially in response to federal funding changes or vacant positions, though members emphasized transparency and accountability. Budget and Finance suggested a reporting approach instead, and the committee discussed quarterly reporting as a possible alternative. Finally, the committee began House Bill 1153 HD1, which concerns funding adjustments for state programs and capital improvement projects and establishes a protocol fund. Budget and Finance, DAGS, and the State Procurement Office supported the measure, while the General Contractors Association and several construction-related groups opposed section two, arguing it would undo recent procurement protest-bond safeguards adopted in Act 162. The hearing then moved on toward House Bill 1297, but the transcript cuts off before that bill was fully discussed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Opposed?
• Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none. Second. I have the motion to second.
• Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Opposed?
• Any discussion on the motion? All those in favor say aye. All those opposed?
• Any discussion on the motion? Senator Dismang, you're recognized. Thank you.

Committee: All JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE

Summary: The committee resumed consideration of several amendments to fiscal bills. It adopted Senator Johnson’s amendment to Senate Bill 15, which shifts responsibility for Keep Arkansas Beautiful-related functions and roadside litter cleanup coordination toward ARDOT, with the current commissioners becoming an advisory council. The committee also adopted Representative Perry’s amendment to Senate Bill 7, lowering from 50 to 25 the employee threshold for employers to request claims data from insurers for group health coverage, aimed at helping smaller businesses and municipalities obtain more competitive insurance quotes. Representative McKinsey’s amendment to Senate Bill 41, which would have blocked a University of Arkansas at Fayetteville athletic funding transfer and imposed a one-year rider, was rejected after questions about the university’s finances and whether such a transfer had ever occurred. Senator Hester’s amendment to House Bill 1051, intended to cap online sports betting free play at 5% of gross receipts, also failed after debate over whether the proposal was properly fiscal language and whether the free-play incentives constituted a subsidy. Representative Walker’s amendment to a Save the Children appropriation, which would have converted the funding into a matching grant to encourage private donations, failed for lack of a motion. Representative Vaught’s amendment related to an agricultural tax exemption for certain tractor parts and diesel exhaust fluid systems likewise failed, with concerns raised about drafting, enforcement, and whether it belonged in revenue tax committees. The committee then added two late items: Representative Johnson’s technical correction to a physician licensure pathway bill, which was adopted to broaden qualifying underserved-area definitions, and Senator Tucker’s amendment to Senate Bill 77, which deleted a fund-transfer section and created a matching appropriation mechanism to help Arkansas TV/PBS retain affiliation and pay dues. Senate Bill 77 passed as amended, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Senator, seeing no further discussion. Thank you. I respectfully urge an aye vote.
• Seeing no further discussion in debate, Senator, you are recognized to close. Thank you so much.
• Seeing no microphones raised for discussion or debate, Secretary, please call roll. Allen, aye.
• Seeing no further discussion or debate, Senator, you may close. Thank you.
• Seeing no further discussion or... Senator Wahab, you are recognized. Apologies.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several guest introductions, including a Canadian diplomatic delegation visiting for Canada Day at the Capitol and the undefeated Under-11 San Juan Spirits soccer team. The chamber also recognized guests connected to later resolutions, including families and advocates tied to profound autism and farm worker issues, as well as arts education leaders. The Senate adopted SR 89, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day, after remarks emphasizing the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and lifelong services for people with profound autism and their caregivers. Members also adopted SCR 147, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with support focused on the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success. Both resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The chamber then took up AB 2156, an urgency measure renaming Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day and proclaiming March 31 as Farm Worker Day. Supporters from multiple caucuses and regions spoke about the history of farm labor, the contributions and sacrifices of farm workers, and the need to honor the broader movement and its diverse participants; some speakers also referenced recent allegations and the desire to center survivors and workers rather than one individual. The bill passed with 37 ayes and 0 noes, including the urgency clause. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of several items without objection, then adjourned in memory of Caitlin Mardell Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The session concluded with announcements of a committee meeting and a one-week spring recess, with the next floor session scheduled for April 6, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there discussion on that motion or further questions?
• Domestic violence and rape were not discussed openly.
• That's a big discussion right now.
• Discussion on the motion or further questions.
• Discussion on the motion or further questions.

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 25 and reordered the agenda to hear House Bill 941 first. HB 941, presented by Speaker Moyle, would move the rules coordinator and related rule publication functions from the executive branch to the Legislative Services Office and eliminate the existing periodic review process for administrative rules. Supporters said the bill would restore legislative control over rules and ensure they match statutory authority; opponents raised separation-of-powers concerns and worried about giving one legislative employee too much power. After questions from several members, the committee voted on a due-pass motion, which failed 8-5. The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 1320, a code cleanup measure removing outdated language tied to a State Controller’s Office project fund that ended in 2023. With no testimony in opposition, the committee passed SB 1320 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. It next heard Senate Bill 1236, which repeals the Idaho Women’s Commission because it has been defunded and inactive for years. The sponsor described it as housekeeping, while several women’s advocacy groups and individual testifiers opposed the repeal, arguing the commission still has value in addressing women’s representation, pay, health care, and other issues. After debate, a motion to hold the bill failed 7-6, and the committee then approved SB 1236 for the floor on a 7-6 vote. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1397, presented by Representative Sauter and Senator Woodward, which would bring certain private wastewater systems under Public Utilities Commission oversight if they have 100 or more connections. Supporters said some homeowners are trapped by private sewer monopolies, facing doubled rates and being unable to obtain building permits because systems lack capacity or will-serve letters. Opponents questioned whether the bill would interfere with private contracts, but supporters argued it would provide the same consumer protections already applied to other utility monopolies. The committee passed SB 1397 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Further discussion. Seeing none, the motion is the passage of House Bill 1136.
• ><c> the</c><00:46:51.080><c> motion</c> Seeing no further discussion, the motion Seeing no further discussion
• Is there any discussion?
• Is there any<00:49:18.440><c> discussion?</c> any discussion? any discussion?
• Any discussion?

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't remember us ever discussing this lease.
• I think we need to at least have that discussion.
• But I think that is an option that we could discuss with our sister agency.
• K-6 and L-1 will be the two that I want to discuss today.
• And we discussed during the budget hearing that we will probably be using some...

Committee: All ALC-PEER

Summary: The committee considered a series of appropriation, transfer, and review items, approving most requests in Sections B through J. These included temporary appropriations for state technology upgrades, personnel management, court reporters and interpreters, crime victim claims, juvenile sex offender assessments, radiation lab testing, higher education workforce grants, an ARPA grant for the UAFS LPN program, an IIJA grant for geological/critical minerals work, a restricted reserve transfer for 102 State Police vehicles, a transfer to the Arkansas Heroes Program, several cash fund requests for the Real Estate Commission HVAC and AV needs, and overtime appropriations for Emergency Management and Military. One budget classification transfer request from the Commissioner of State Lands for $250,000 to cover operating expenses tied to a new building was discussed at length but failed on the vote after questions about the lease and operating costs. A major portion of the meeting focused on a $25.7 million pay plan appropriation request for 15 agencies. Members questioned why the Department of Human Services had not requested additional pay-plan dollars for human development centers, where DHS acknowledged staffing shortages, high turnover, and heavy overtime but said the issue was not lack of pay-plan funding. DHS was asked to provide a written plan to address staffing problems. The Department of Corrections testified that the pay plan had improved retention and hiring, and committee members asked for follow-up data on vacancies and staffing outcomes. Members also clarified that the pay-plan request was appropriation only, not new funding, and approved it. The committee then reviewed fund reports, including the restricted reserve, Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement, State Central Services, Education Adequacy, Medicaid Trust Fund, IIJA, and Revenue Services transfer reports. DHS and DFA were questioned closely about the Medicaid Trust Fund, with members noting a $90 million February draw and asking about projected year-end balances; DFA and DHS said February was a high-expense, low-revenue month and projected the fund would remain solvent through the fiscal year, ending between $150 million and $200 million, while a second $100 million set-aside is planned for FY27. The committee also discussed a state hospital damage report, where DHS explained that insurance proceeds would not fully cover the repair costs because of depreciation and the age of the buildings; members expressed concern that the state would recover far less than originally expected, and DHS said any additional insurance recovery would be limited and returned to restricted reserve.