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• </c> I'll caution that be to be careful I'll caution that be to be careful because<00:10:43.120><c> the
• And so, uh, being careful, that is what I'm thinking and proposing. Okay.
• And so, uh, being careful, that is what I'm thinking and proposing. Okay.
• So that includes direct reports to the deputy commissioner.
• <01:14:24.320><c> deputy</c> direct reports to the deputy direct reports to the deputy commissioner.<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When we're talking about regulation, I don't normally care what you do.
• It directs fishing effort to areas with higher catch rates and larger scallops.
• There were several objectives that were in direct conflict with each other.
• I mean, we have had direct conversations with the administration.
• I mean, we have had direct conversations with the administration.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused on the Massachusetts sea scallop fishery, especially the economic importance of the industry, federal scallop management, and two policy questions: reopening the Northern Edge area on Georges Bank and allowing permit stacking/permit consolidation. Chairing senators emphasized their interest in hearing both sides, their frustration with federal bureaucracy, and their view that the issue should be guided by science while protecting the long-term resource and local communities. Dr. Kate O’Keefe of the New England Fishery Management Council and Kevin Stokesbury of UMass Dartmouth described the Magnuson-Stevens framework, annual catch limits, rotational area management, and the role of industry-funded surveys and the research set-aside program. They said scallops remain the most lucrative council-managed commercial fishery on the East Coast, but recent changes include more small scallops, lower biomass in some areas, higher natural mortality, and shifting abundance toward Georges Bank. On the Northern Edge, they explained that the council previously considered opening the area through a framework/joint action with habitat management, but discontinued the action in 2024 because of conflicting objectives involving scallop yield, habitat protection, and other species. They said the issue could be revisited through future council priority-setting. Representatives of the Sustainable Scalloping Fund argued that the fishery needs modernization to remain economically viable. They supported reopening the Northern Edge and strongly backed permit stacking, saying it would allow two permits on one vessel while keeping ownership caps in place, reducing costs, improving safety, and helping family-owned fleets avoid financial distress and outside investment. Port of New Bedford representative John Regan stressed the port’s central role in the state economy, the need to protect working waterfront infrastructure, and the importance of any permit changes preserving local ownership and participation. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members asked that the witnesses keep the committee informed as the council and federal agencies consider next steps.

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• Uh, House Bill 542 is directed at property owner rights.
• Section three is directed primarily at all property owners.
• Uh, House Bill 542 is directed at property owner rights.
• Section three is directed primarily at all property owners.
• </c> surgeries and medical care. surgeries and medical care.

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:30 HB 571 Discussion 01:29 HB 571 Roll Call Vote 04:02 HB 542 Discussion 06:01 HB 542 Roll Call Vote 10:21 HB 142 Discussion 13:30 HB 142 Roll Call Vote 22:47 HB 212 Discussion 24:00 HB 212 Roll Call Vote 25:40 HB 658 Discussion 27:01 HB 658 Roll Call Vote 32:02, 958, all

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• And this last year, the direction we gave agencies was we understand what we're in, the situation that
• to be distributed, and so without a significant change there, I don’t see us changing course or direction
• So for a small state of roughly two million citizens, we have direct influence on how this compact crafts
• But that also allowed us to establish parameters to limit the people—let me be a little careful—gave
• I've looked through past ones; some of the child care emergency grants that have gone out from the state

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation for the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), which is in the middle of a multi-year consolidation of IT staff and functions from other agencies. The analyst and administrator explained that ITS now has 243 authorized FTP, with more growth expected as Health and Welfare IT staff move over, and that much of ITS’s budget is driven by personnel, security, and pass-through technology purchases funded through dedicated revenues. The agency’s main 2027 requests included a personnel cash transfer to move costs off general fund and onto dedicated funds, $2.7 million for enterprise firewall/security upgrades, continued access to a federal E-CORE grant for an AI/data repository project, and funding for the Health and Welfare modernization/consolidation. Members asked about the grant, the 3% holdback, whether Health and Welfare’s budget would be reduced, the cost of delaying security upgrades, and why the agency’s FTP count has grown while overall IT costs are being centralized. ITS Administrator Alberto Gonzalez emphasized that the agency is defending against more than 100 million cyberattacks per month, with only a small fraction getting through, and said the firewall request was a critical security need. He said consolidation has produced efficiencies and a net reduction in IT personnel statewide, while also improving security and service delivery. He also explained that the agency is working on a possible policy change to separate continuously appropriated cash into a different fund for cleaner accounting. Questions from members focused on cybersecurity, bandwidth pressures from video/body-cam traffic, procurement speed, AI uses, and the rationale for office furnishings and equipment requests tied to the Health and Welfare move. The committee then moved to the Idaho State Tax Commission budget, another roughly $55 million portfolio with five programs and 447 authorized FTP. The analyst noted that the commission’s budget is heavily general-fund supported, but it also has several dedicated funds and large continuously appropriated flows tied to tax distributions and rebates. For fiscal year 2027, the commission requested additional dedicated-fund support for property tax outreach, $400,000 for GenTax automation, use of dedicated funds for the chief operating officer, replacement items, and the governor’s rescission. Chairman Jeff McRae said the agency returns more than $7.8 billion in revenue for about $55 million in spending, but warned the commission is at a “tipping point” where further cuts would reduce its ability to process revenue and serve taxpayers. Members questioned the commission about phone wait times, staffing levels, the multi-state tax compact, conformity work tied to the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and the parental choice tax credit program. McRae said the call center would need about 45 staff to meet standard service levels but currently has about seven, and that conformity changes would require significant software, form, and testing work, likely with overtime and possible taxpayer filing delays. He also explained that the tax credit program was designed with electronic-only applications, income prioritization, audits, and criminal penalties to reduce fraud. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided; the meeting consisted of budget presentations, member questions, and agency responses.

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• : are people receiving the care they need?
• Senate Bill 1164, Arizona Revised Statutes relating to the Arizona long-term care system.
• Senate Bill 1164, Arizona Revised Statutes relating to the Arizona long-term care system.
• I would direct the members' attention to page 3, line 24.
• Direct the members' attention to page 3, line 24, where the crime of causing serious physical injury

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a proclamation recognizing and strengthening Arizona’s relationship with Taiwan. The proclamation highlighted Taiwan’s trade and economic ties to Arizona, bipartisan legislative support for Taiwan over many years, and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Members also welcomed Taiwanese diplomatic guests and noted plans for a bipartisan Arizona-Taiwan caucus and a future Taiwan consulate in Phoenix. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered a series of Senate bills. Among the measures advanced were SB 1004, SB 1012, SB 1040, SB 1049, SB 1168, SB 1326, SB 1021, SB 1052, SB 1172, SB 1188, SB 1212, SB 1346, SB 1452, and SB 1494, with several amended. Topics included law enforcement tracking of homeless sex offenders, spousal maintenance, election/government accountability, hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, re-credentialing timelines, controlled substance scheduling, vaccine-related concerns, Access fraud prevention, transportation fixes, and protections against patient brokering. Some members raised objections to SB 1049, SB 1021, SB 1212, and SB 1346, citing fairness, separation of powers, public health, and budget concerns, but the bills still advanced. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House moved several bills to third reading and voted on them. SB 1164, SB 1174, SB 1189, and SB 1754 passed overwhelmingly or unanimously, while SB 1413 failed 2-48 after members argued it contained a significant change to moving-violation liability and restitution that had not been clearly reflected in the bill materials. The House later reconsidered the failed vote on SB 1413 and then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.

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• Any other business or things we need to take care of anybody. One comment.
• The preschool, the universal preschool, universal child care, free lunches, and breakfasts.
• As Superintendent Griffin mentioned, just covering the basics around universal child care and feeding
• They know that they care about them and they're helping them learn.
• And you all are here, still smiling and caring about.

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• Colleton, would you care to have a closing remark? Thank you, Mr. Chair, members.
• The bill directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to the U.S.
• Martin Cassetta, I served as the civil rights director and attorney for Care, Arizona.
• The bill directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to the U.S.
• We have to be very careful.

Bills: HB2908 , HB4042 , HCM2001 , HCM2002 , HCM2005 , HCM2006 , HCR2047

Committee: Senate Federalism and Family Law

Keywords: constitutional convention, faithless delegates, state delegates, oath of office, class 2 felony, civil penalties, parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, child welfare, court procedures, abandonment, neglect, reunification services, felony conviction, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress

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• It's a move in the right direction. So this is a great bill. It's a move in the right direction.
• And it's going to leave these employees without any care from anybody.
• And it's going to leave these employees without any care from anybody.
• But I do care about my constituents.
• I care about my fellow workers, and I don't want them stuck in the limbo between the battle.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3, 2026 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members then spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including a page for the day, Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, JAG program students, school counselors, elementary students observing online, interns, and a tribute honoring Josephine Baker’s life and legacy. The chamber then moved to first reading of several bills and to perfection of multiple House Committee Substitutes. The most substantial debate centered on a composite anti-trafficking bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2273, 1946, 1814, and 2551. Supporters said it would strengthen Missouri’s response to trafficking, grooming, sextortion, and child sexual abuse material by updating terminology, creating a permanent Attorney General’s statewide council, expanding training for professionals, extending the civil statute of limitations for trafficking claims, increasing penalties, and allowing expungement for victims. Members cited testimony from survivors and advocates and emphasized the need for coordinated enforcement and education. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members also debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1694 and related bills, a package aimed at curbing abusive website-accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses. Supporters described “sue-and-settle” tactics targeting small businesses with little notice and high settlement demands, while opponents of the abusive practice argued the bill preserves legitimate ADA claims and gives businesses a chance to cure problems. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which supporters said would clarify the “prevailing factor” standard, address preexisting-condition claims, adjust treatment and appeal rules, and reduce costs; opponents warned it could make it harder for injured workers to obtain care and create disputes between insurers. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber then moved to announcements and recessed until 2 p.m.

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• As a result, in 2022, House Bill 1349 was passed, which directed the Clerk of Courts Operations Corporation
• So the bill directed CCOC to build a database as well as a public-facing website available for people
• It's usually an argument about not taking care of my bills, not getting me into the place that I want
• It's usually an argument about not taking care of my bills, not getting me into the place that I want
• They have been working furiously under my direction to make sure that we get the Sentry system up in

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive updates on implementation of House Bill 1349, which created guardianship transparency measures, and on the Department of Elder Affairs’ Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG). The Clerk of Courts Operations Corporation described the statewide guardianship database for judges and a public-facing website, noting the system went live in March 2025 after a soft launch in 2024. Officials said the database now includes information from all 67 clerks, with 388 users, about 6,400 wards, and 518 professional guardians. Members asked about unique identifiers, data duplication, training, and how the system is being used; CCOC said it is working to use registration numbers as identifiers, improve search functions, expand training, and seek continued funding. Secretary Michelle Branham then outlined OPPG’s implementation of HB 1349 and its broader oversight role. She said the department has doubled education requirements, expanded transparency through the Sentry system, and brought investigations fully in-house in August 2024. She described the complaint and investigation process, including legal sufficiency review, regional investigators, mandatory in-person interviews, and possible outcomes ranging from corrective training and fines to suspension or revocation. Members asked about complaint categories, disciplinary actions, whether guardians can be suspended during investigations, and how older cases are handled; the secretary said most complaints are administrative/technical, serious allegations are referred to law enforcement, and one older case discussed remained ongoing. The Auditor General’s office presented its operational audit of OPPG, covering July 2022 through January 2024 and follow-up on prior findings. The audit identified problems with monitoring private professional guardians and public guardian offices, complaint processing timeliness, incomplete public profile information, late registration renewals, failure to assess contract penalties, weak collection safeguards, missing follow-up on required public guardian reports, lack of needed rules, and Sentry system access/security controls. In response, Secretary Branham said the department does not dispute the findings and has already taken corrective steps, including launching Sentry, hiring additional monitors, moving investigations in-house, adding automated renewal reminders, updating forms, and drafting new rules. She also said the department plans to seek subpoena power and stronger fines in the next legislative session. The subcommittee took no formal vote and adjourned after members’ questions were completed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Remember word we care about the whole state but we really care about just it today. >> Thank you, Madam
• I do believe that it's a move in the right direction. It takes away a little bit from the 3 of you.
• I mean it. >> Yeah, I got to be careful because all these things for a long time.
• We have to put up Ross Core so we may put we don't care how much it costs.
• We do have vendors here who are working on that project, but we can certainly direct are revised.

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• And so this is the direction America is going, and this is the direction we're going, and I support it
• And so this is the direction America is going, and this is the direction we're going, and I support it
• But the statute doesn't tell us, doesn't direct the county clerk or direct the secretary of state to
• But the statute doesn't tell us, doesn't direct the county clerk or direct the secretary of state to
• </c><04:52:31.360><c> the</c> direct the county clerk or direct the direct the county clerk or direct

Keywords: 916, all

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• So when users log into our application, they're actually directed right towards any tasks that they need
• However, it was extremely helpful when we were taking care of our grandsons for several weeks, and so
• The care department, along with the higher education department and workforce solutions, is exploring
• This funding also allows us to do some really Directed work around the quality of school meals.
• We need to be taking care of New Mexico, New Mexicans, and the investments.

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• The new three industries are child care, transportation, and the legal cannabis industry.
• This is the Post-Secondary Child Care Grant Program.
• child care while the student is attending an eligible program.
• </c> that cost of attendance includes direct that cost of attendance includes direct expenses<01:29:39.480
• </c> of a documented disability or child care of a documented disability or child care and<01:29:53.199

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And um I just don't think that's a good direction.
• And um I just don't think that's a good direction.
• </c> facility care facility care throughout<01:25:17.640><c> the</c><01:25:17.760><c> process.
• ><c> with</c><02:13:25.680><c> amendments</c> kinship care favorable with amendments kinship care favorable
• The Elder Care subcommittee of Speaker.

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, March 19, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 122 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then took up two congratulatory resolutions: one honoring Layla Wishard of Hagerstown for winning gold with Team USA at the Junior Roller Derby Association World Cup in Australia, and another recognizing Delores Millhouse as the 2026 Maryland Mother of the Year. Both resolutions were read and adopted with applause. The House then considered a series of committee reports, primarily from the Committee on Economic Matters, and advanced multiple bills to third reading after adopting committee amendments and favorable reports. Measures included consumer contract protections in House Bill 103, workers’ compensation presumptions for hypertension in House Bill 347, broadband access and affordability in House Bill 382, housing and land-use changes in House Bills 548 and 894, data privacy in House Bill 711, franchise law changes in House Bill 730, a blockchain-based real property title pilot program in House Bill 810, bankruptcy exemptions in House Bill 1098, and telecommunications infrastructure protections in House Bill 1100. Several bills drew questions and were special ordered for further review. House Bill 711, the Data Privacy Act, prompted extended discussion about whether its geolocation provisions could affect stadium and venue security tracking; the sponsor said the bill was intended to close loopholes around cell phone and vehicle location data and would not change existing permission-based rules, but the bill was still special ordered until the next day. House Bill 894, the transit-oriented development bill, also drew questions about local government concerns and was special ordered, with the floor leader saying county and municipal groups were generally satisfied with the amendments. House Bill 1100 was also taken up after the amendments were adopted, and the title amendment process began as the transcript ended.

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• Remember these six words: take good care of the children.
• We need to come together and row in the same direction.
• We've got to come together and roll in the same direction.
• Didn't care if you're a Republican or Democrat.
• And generations of Oklahomans are benefiting from the details that you've taken care of.

Bills: HCR1030 , HB1370 , SB893 , SB2 , SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

Transcript Highlights:

• We're basically trying to take care of those that put their lives on the line every day.
• We're basically trying to take care of those that put their lives on the line every day for us.
• We have taken care of the other folks that serve our community.
• attempt to try to improve health care outcomes.
• So if you're looking for better Improve health care outcomes.

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of Washington State have a right to expect that when we are spending public money, we are frugal, careful
• I started talking to our staff because there were some concerns about child care agencies in Minnesota
• I talked to our child care agency. I talked to the former secretary of the agency.
• And eventually I realized the anti-fraud controls we have in the child care space are very strong.
• Every licensed child care facility gets unannounced, unscheduled visits once per year.

Bills: SB6215 , SB6160 , SB6313 , SB6049 , SB6164 , SB5046 , SB5842 , SB6035 , SB5853 , SB5888

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: fraud prevention, identity theft, consumer protection, security measures, legislation, government efficiency, state agencies, reporting, bureaucracy, transparency, Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support, student privacy, employee confidentiality, public disclosure, data protection

Transcript Highlights:

• Washington State have a right to expect that when we are spending public money, we are frugal and careful
• I started talking to our staff because there were some concerns about child care agencies in Minnesota
• I talked to our child care agency. I talked to the former secretary of the agency.
• And eventually, I realized the anti-fraud controls we have in the child care space are, I mean, just
• Every licensed child care facility gets unannounced, unscheduled visits once per year.

Summary: The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for Senate Bills 631 and 5046. It then held public hearings on several measures. Senate Bill 6215 would require the state auditor to compile an inventory of audited state programs and an annual statewide high-risk list focused on fraud prevention; the sponsor said it would improve transparency, while the State Auditor’s office raised concerns about cost, scope, record retention limits, and the bill’s timeline. Senate Bill 6160 would eliminate or modify dozens of agency reporting requirements across state government; OFM and the sponsor described it as a government-efficiency measure, while some senators noted they wanted to preserve certain reports. Senate Bill 6313 would create a Capitol Centennial Stewardship Account to support repairs, remodeling, interpretive facilities, and public engagement at the Capitol ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2028. Senate Bill 6049 would exempt certain employee engagement survey responses and Healthy Youth Survey records from public disclosure; OFM, students, and other supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage honest participation, while the record showed substantial opposition sign-ins. Senate Bill 6164 would exempt information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions for digital experience platform services from disclosure; WOTEC and some media representatives supported it as a narrow privacy measure, while one coalition opposed it as overly broad. Senate Bill 5046 would designate November 22 as Kimchi Day, which the sponsor framed as a cultural recognition bill, with little opposition noted in testimony. In executive session, the committee considered Senate Bills 6035, 5853, and 5888. It adopted a proposed substitute for SB 6035, which concerns an electronic ballot portal and tribal voting access, and sent it to Rules. It also adopted a proposed substitute for SB 5853, which shifts administration of a statewide emergency notification system for elected officials from the Secretary of State to the Military Department, and sent it to Ways and Means. Finally, it passed SB 5888, which removes Senate confirmation for members of the Washington State Women’s Commission, and sent it to Rules. The committee then adjourned.

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• This is extended foster care that will be implemented across our state here on July 1.
• This provision does not apply to coverage provided by a health maintenance organization or managed care
• Is this a problem and a bill that will solve all of the problems in our health care system? No.
• Do I hope that it will take us in that step in the right direction? Yes.
• Now, fast forward, we have three PBMs that control 80% of our health care market.

Keywords: 909, all

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• I know that you care deeply about addressing the housing crisis and I hope we will be able to work together
• Environmental regulations under NEPA have direct. directly stifled housing supply.
• If you cared about reducing America's carbon emissions, you should then be saying, let's build a...
• Thank you for your care on this topic.
• That building process took care of demand. That really ceased.

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.