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• 1144, veterinary technician; HB 1167, city towns counties; HB 1180, DOR income tax; HB 1184, HOA's uniform
• 1144, veterinary technician; HB 1167, city towns counties; HB 1180, DOR income tax; HB 1184, HOA's uniform
• Obviously, if you serve this state and this country in uniform and you die in combat, and the governor

Keywords: 1182, all

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• You know, we live in a country where you can have unity without uniformity.
• We can have unity notwithstanding this, without that kind of uniformity. So if the president...
• While the president is trying to achieve uniformity across the length and breadth of the country, Texas

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Um, we wanted there to be more of a uniform process that people know of. Um, your thoughts, Cinder?
• Well, I think if you had a uniform process and someone is given one of these orders, whether it's a municipal
• Well, I think if you had a uniform process and someone is given one of these orders, whether it's a municipal

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• font color="aaaaaa">percent of the U.S. population </font> <font color="aaaaaa">has ever worn the uniform
• <font color="aaaaaa">fraction of that one percent </font> <font color="aaaaaa">has ever worn the uniform

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That may be somewhere else in the code.
• That may be somewhere else in the code.
• That may be somewhere else in the code.
• design plans, and plans to seek breakthrough therapy designation in recognition of the state’s commercial
• design plans, and plans to seek breakthrough therapy designation in recognition of the state’s commercial

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 25 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

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• qualitative criteria in an RFP, as recommended by the American Bar Association's Model Procurement Code
• They serve millions of residents, visitors, and commercial drivers each year, and they generate significant
• You know, the IG report established multiple problems, I think, under Chapter 268A with our codes of
• Under Chapter 268A with our codes of conduct for state employees, for conflicts of interests, for unwarranted

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight

Keywords: 1212, all

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• And just a reminder that the agency's other divisions and P codes were covered in October and November
• There are some areas in Medicaid where we have come up to the average commercial rate.
• Members, just a quick reminder, this is Agency Code 690, so just a little bit further beyond where we
• and doing some research for A client, I discovered that there's some language in the public school code

Keywords: 996, all

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• Texas is one of only a few states that continues to follow the 48-hour code. clock.
• I don't have the full code in front of me, but I believe The volunteer opt-outs started under 10,000
• It's abandoned so it's not bad that we hit it, but we hit a live line that shut down a commercial. go
• Under Chapter 251 of the Texas Utilities Code, a person who intends to excavate at a depth of 16 inches

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• and he and you read his report, uh, and it's damning, uh, both his report and his assessment and the code
• Failing in her job responsibilities and there's no other way to read a code neutrals report uh or the
• It's not Ancestry andM, it is not 23andMe, it's not those commercial sites.
• That actually deals with the two acts, the, the Mental Health Development Disabilities Code, but also

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• One from the, for a commercial—no, not commercial.
• One from the for a commercial<00:36:26.200><c> uh</c><00:36:26.560><c> not</c><00:36:26.720><c> not</
• c><00:36:26.840><c> not</c><00:36:27.000><c> commercial.
• , like, what kind of reports a person coming in and because in my community there were a lot of QR codes
• </c><02:06:14.360><c> posted</c> there were a lot of QR codes posted there were a lot of QR codes posted

Bills: SCR21 , SCR75 , SCR50 , SCR149 , SCR47 , SCR163 , SCR169 , SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• Lynn modeled this on the federal contempt of Congress statute, which is entitled to United States Code
• c> statute which is entitled to United statute which is entitled to United States<00:31:41.440><c> Code
• </c> States Code sections 192 and 194. States Code sections 192 and 194.
• air</c><01:11:32.760><c> travel</c><01:11:33.760><c> was</c><01:11:34.080><c> greatly</c> know commercial
• air travel was greatly know commercial air travel was greatly down<01:11:34.800><c> during</c><01:11

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And in our district like ours, where we don't have a lot of commercial base and it's highly residential
• a</c><00:17:58.080><c> lot</c><00:17:58.240><c> of</c><00:17:58.600><c> uh</c><00:17:58.880><c> commercial
• </c> we don't have a lot of uh commercial we don't have a lot of uh commercial base<00:17:59.559><c>
• In the past three years, we have seen an increase of more than 800 new budget codes.
• we also worry about the shortage codes we also worry about the shortage of<00:51:41.920><c> license<

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So with this bill, we are putting it into the Century Code.
• So with this bill, we are putting it into the Century Code.
• We put this in the code.
• So I know we're talking about putting this in code or a constitutional measure.
• But because of our fire code, we can only have 30 beds there.

Bills: HB1623

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: HB 1623, North Dakota, rural health, rural health transformation program, medical facility infrastructure loan fund, medical facility infrastructure loan program, rural health loan program, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, federal grant, health care infrastructure, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, nonprofit health care providers, gap financing, loan fund, public health funding, healthcare financing, Medicaid

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 1624, the “Universal Lunch Bill,” from Rep. Mike Nathie. He argued the proposal should be placed in Century Code rather than the Constitution so future legislatures can adjust it if state finances tighten, and said the bill would start the program a year earlier with a $65 million appropriation for one school year. DPI testified that the estimate did not include nonpublic schools that do not participate, and members questioned the impact on Title I, free-and-reduced applications, private-school accountability, breakfast mandates for schools that do not currently serve breakfast, and whether the funding could come from the DPI budget or other sources. Supporters, including North Dakota United, the North Dakota Catholic Conference, a pediatrician, and the American Heart Association, said universal meals improve student health and learning, reduce family costs, and are better handled in statute than by constitutional amendment. No opposition testimony was offered, and the chair closed the hearing for later work-session action. The committee then took up House Bill 1627, introduced by Rep. Tye Dressler, which would raise the income threshold for the state-funded school lunch program from 225% to 300% of poverty, with an estimated cost of about $7 million for 2026-27. Dressler said the bill is intended as a targeted, budget-friendly alternative to the ballot measure and emphasized that the state should maximize federal meal dollars while improving participation in the current program. Members questioned whether raising the threshold would actually increase utilization, whether a dollar amount would be clearer than a percentage, and how the change would affect federal reimbursements and application rates. DPI said it could quickly calculate additional percentage levels, and the chair closed the hearing, directing DPI to prepare more numbers for the work session. Finally, the committee opened Senate Bill 2403, presented by Sen. Schiable, to create a short-term bridge-loan program for financially distressed hospitals, centered on Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin. The bill would authorize up to $5 million per loan, with a $10 million appropriation available on a first-come, first-served basis, and would run only through June 30, 2027. Schiable said the hospital’s debt and operating problems threaten local health care, ambulance service, and the community’s economy, and that the proposal was designed narrowly with Bank of North Dakota review to avoid creating a broad precedent. Committee members asked whether the appropriation could be reduced and whether the bank would still apply commercial feasibility and repayment standards; Schiable said yes, the bank would still evaluate the loan and could reject it if it was not sound.

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• But in the United States, we finally adopted it as the Uniform Time Act in 1966.
• But then in 1966, that's when we had the Uniform Time Act, and it's been here ever since.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and a long series of introductions recognizing student groups, interns, FCCLA and FBLA participants, a Missouri Rural Water Association delegation, medical students, family guests, and legislative assistants. Members also highlighted the Tipton Lady Cardinals girls basketball state championship team and several job-shadowing students from across the state. Announcements included committee meetings and a Missouri Department of Conservation Earth Day tree-seedling giveaway in the rotunda. On legislation, the House received committee reports recommending passage of several measures, then took up House substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bills 3068 and 3049. Members discussed the bill as a vehicle for multiple bipartisan provisions, including public safety, AI, trafficking training, and other topics; opponents raised concerns about anti-trans language and the bill’s breadth, while others defended it as a package of widely supported items. The House passed the measure 117-10 with 17 present. The chamber also truly agreed to and finally passed Senate Bill 914, dealing with soil analysis/perk test issues, by 108-34 with one present, and Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, a Secretary of State business filing measure for series LLC certificates of good standing, by 142-0 with one present. The most extended debate was on House Bill 1758, a daylight savings time trigger bill. The sponsor argued Missouri should lock in daylight savings time if the federal government authorizes a nationwide change, to avoid neighboring states forcing Missouri into standard time and to support tourism, safety, and economic activity. Supporters cited health, mental health, family, and business benefits, while opponents argued for standard time, raised concerns about children, circadian rhythms, and prior failed experiments, and questioned the federal-state authority issues. After extensive discussion and a point of order, the House ordered House Bill 1758 perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements and adjournment.

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• collaborative system through the Department of Revenue, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Missouri Uniform
• collaborative system through the Department of Revenue, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Missouri Uniform

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So the bill, as drafted, appears to go out of its way to include uniformed men and women in our armed
• No one is above the Constitution, not because of a badge, a uniform, or a federal title.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. On House Bill 2354, relating to common interest communities under WUCIOA, staff explained that the proposed substitute would exempt small middle-housing communities from most WUCIOA provisions, exempt certain middle-housing communities from reserve studies if wastewater-related reserve components are not needed, raise the audit threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 in annual assessments, and prevent governing documents from shifting maintenance costs for EV chargers and heat pumps away from the unit owner. Representative Reed and a Community Associations Institute witness supported the bill as a set of cleanup changes tailored to smaller communities, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then heard House Bill 2412, which would add a ninth Superior Court judge in Yakima County. Representative Mendoza and Yakima County officials and judges testified that the county has had eight judges since 1998 despite major population growth, rising filings, and a backlog of more than 2,800 cases older than two years. They said the county can accommodate the new judge physically and has budgeted its share of the cost. The bill was supported as a way to reduce delays, protect speedy-trial rights, and improve access to justice, and the hearing was closed without opposition testimony. House Bill 2500, concerning transfers of beneficiary-designated property to charities, would require holders such as financial institutions or insurers to notify charitable beneficiaries within 10 days of the owner’s death, allow charities to submit an affidavit to claim the property, require transfer within 30 days, and bar holders from demanding personal information or requiring charities to open accounts or wait on other beneficiaries. Charitable organizations strongly supported the bill, describing long delays and invasive paperwork, while credit unions and bankers raised concerns about identity verification, fraud risk, and the 30-day deadline. The committee then heard House Bill 2595, which would extend the time limit for collateral attacks on criminal judgments from one year to three years and allow the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation in those matters. Supporters, including incarcerated individuals, defense-related advocates, and the League of Women Voters, argued the current deadline is too short for pro se prisoners and juvenile offenders to discover and litigate claims; prosecutors and victim advocates opposed it, citing finality, workload, and harm to victims. Finally, House Bill 2597 would create a state civil cause of action for violations of federal constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement, with damages, fees, and a three-year limitation period. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an accountability measure for constitutional violations, while law enforcement and other opponents warned about unclear definitions, immunity issues, and unintended consequences. The hearing on HB 2597 was concluded, and the committee noted an executive session on the bill would occur later.

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• Legislature shall prescribe duties and fix the terms of office for county officers by general and uniform
• This bill establishes uniform eligibility requirements for all law enforcement leaders, regardless of

Bills: SB5865 , SB5880 , SB5912 , SB5855 , SB6011 , SB6009 , SB5868 , SB5974

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: garnishment, debt, form standardization, financial protection, legal processes, toxicology testing, laboratories, accreditation, public health, standards, indigent defense, task force, criminal justice, legal aid, public defense, face coverings, law enforcement, public safety, civil liberties, court security

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• Labor pools also cannot charge workers for required uniforms or safety gear.
• Labor pools also cannot charge workers for required uniforms or safety gear under the Labor Pool Act

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and considered a wide range of bills, including early learning and special needs funding (SB 1102), Israel bond investment authority (SB 1674), Parkinson’s disease research at USF (SB 1800), mental health and substance use disorder reforms (SB 1620), veterans nursing home beds (SB 788), securities regulation updates (SB 988), labor pool regulation (SB 1672), Alzheimer’s awareness (SB 398), educator preparation (SB 1590), student mental health reporting (SB 1310), specialty license plates (SB 824), financial institutions and IOTA-related issues (SB 1612), transportation facility designations (SB 1408), utility worker protections (SB 1386), DNA testing grants (SB 1072), the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (SB 364), housing support for former foster youth and homeless students (SB 584), sex offender registration changes (SB 1654), migrant vessel disposal (SB 830), commuter rail indemnification (SB 916), juvenile justice revisions (SB 1344), aggravating factors in capital cases (SB 984), and a criminal offender substance abuse pilot program (SB 1140). Most bills were explained by sponsors, often with supportive testimony from affected agencies, advocacy groups, or industry representatives, and several were amended before final action. The committee adopted amendments on many measures, including clarifications and effective-date changes for SB 1102; technical changes to SB 1620 implementing mental health commission recommendations; a delete-all amendment for SB 1620; an amendment to SB 988; a consumer-disclosure amendment on SB 1612; and multiple amendments to SB 1408, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, and SB 1344. SB 1672 on the Labor Pool Act drew extensive public testimony in opposition from worker advocates, who argued repeal would weaken protections for temp workers and formerly incarcerated workers, and the bill was temporarily postponed to a later meeting without a vote. Several bills received notable testimony in support, including SB 584, where former foster youth described housing instability and the importance of campus housing and federal voucher coordination; SB 1386, which was backed by utility and industry groups seeking stronger penalties for assaults on utility workers; and SB 984, which drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops over expansion of death penalty aggravators. The committee also heard support and opposition on SB 1612 regarding IOTA interest rates and legal aid funding, with bankers and civil legal aid representatives disputing the proper rate structure and whether the bill conflicted with Florida Bar rules. At the end of the meeting, the committee reported all voted-on bills favorably, including SB 1102, SB 1674, SB 1800, SB 1620, SB 788, SB 988, SB 398, SB 1590, SB 1310, SB 824, SB 1612, SB 1408, SB 1386, SB 1072, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, SB 830, SB 916, SB 1344, SB 984, and SB 1140. Members also requested to be recorded on various bills, and the committee adjourned after noting one remaining meeting would be lengthy.

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• Howard's in uniform, end of quote, or quote, unquote. Now this is completely false.
• senior Pentagon leadership who failed to mobilize the National Guard were quote, unquote, cowards in uniform

Bills: SB331

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• Senate Bill 1478, relating to commercial harbors, which requires masters or persons in charge of vessels
• to commercial Harbors which requires<00:02:43.640><c> Masters</c><00:02:44.000><c> or</c><00:02:44.159
• </c><00:02:48.200><c> Harbor</c> Master to evacuate a commercial Harbor Master to evacuate a commercial
• </c><00:53:37.839><c> Harbors</c> 1478 relating to commercial Harbors 1478 relating to commercial Harbors
• </c><00:53:46.079><c> Harbor</c> evacuate a commercial Harbor evacuate a commercial Harbor emergencies

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of transportation-related bills. SB 21 on water carriers would create an inflationary cost index mechanism; DOT, Agriculture, DCCA, the PUC, and several harbor and logistics interests supported it, while Pacific Transfer opposed. SB 1478 would require vessel masters to follow harbor master evacuation orders during emergencies; DOT clarified it applies only to commercial ports, with support from Hima and the Harbor Users Group and opposition from the Hailongm Association. SB 108 would authorize DOT to regulate vessel noise near commercial harbors; the White Harbor Users Group opposed, while DOT said it supported the intent but warned the bill may be preempted by federal law. SB 1475 would raise the bond ceiling for harbor improvement projects from $100 million to $600 million, and SB 1473 would cap central services assessments on DOT funds at $5 million and tie them to CPI; DOT supported both, and Budget and Finance explained the central services fee is generally a 5% deduction from special funds with some statutory exceptions. The committee also heard SB 1402 on securing mooring lines in state commercial harbors, which drew support from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Longline Association. SB 1522 on vehicle title transfers was supported by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services. SB 599 would require DOT or counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips before disposal; DOT said it would provide scanners, the Hawaiian Humane Society and a private witness strongly supported the bill, and the committee discussed that the measure would not charge pet owners and that Oʻahu microchip rates are about 80% for dogs and 70% for cats. SB 1025 would allow service and non-service animals on mass transit under certain conditions; DHS offered comments, Maui and Honolulu opposed, while the Hawaiian Humane Society, the Environmental Caucus, and others supported it, and an opponent raised concerns about large pets, service animals, and the need for size and off-peak restrictions. Later, the committee heard SB 1096 on license plate-flipping devices, with DOT and Honolulu police supporting it. SB 384 would expand victim restitution in DUI-related negligent homicide cases to include child support for surviving minor children; DOT, MADD, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported it, while the Public Defender opposed, arguing the restitution amounts would be unverified and better handled through civil remedies. SB 597 would extend the deadline for the administrative driver license revocation office to issue decisions, and the Attorney General, police, and Maui prosecutors supported it because of drug-testing delays, especially on neighbor islands. Finally, SB 1285 would create a lower-level impaired driving offense and authorize administrative action; the Attorney General and Public Defender both raised concerns about charging discretion and resource impacts, while county, public health, alcohol policy, and victim advocates strongly supported the bill as a life-saving measure. The transcript ends partway through testimony on SB 1285, with no final committee votes or actions recorded in the excerpt.