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• government entities such as ours and the government, but a representative from the Association of Counties
• Jerry Holland: Jerry Holland, Duval County Supervisor of Elections.
• We had an election decided by eight votes in a primary in our county.
• I cannot speak with authority.
• Every authority held those are different entities that we do not report to.

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• vote, we will first take up a resolution on the consent calendar for the purpose of taking up co-authors
• Clerk will now open the roll to allow any member to add on as a co-author.
• To the resolution members, this is for co-authors on the resolution.
• And at times that might mean, especially especially for the only person representing Kern County on this
• He followed that up with his election. to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, where he served 12

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• Representative Josh Wheeler from District 35, representing Bear Lake, Caribou, Bannock, Bonneville, and Teton counties
• So this will deal with some modernization and guardrails on the practice of prior authorizations, and
• I will go into as much detail... ...on the practice of prior authorizations.
• That's a Twin Falls rural campus in Gooding counties. I'm here to present RS 33594.
• Kamas and Gooding counties.

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee met briefly and considered two requests for introduction. Representative Josh Wheeler presented RS 33-576, described as a negotiated update to prior authorization rules developed with input from the insurance industry, medical providers, hospitals, and the Department of Insurance. He said it would add modernization and guardrails to prior authorization practices. Representative Kareen moved to introduce the RS, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. Representative Clint Hostetler then presented RS 33-594, a joint memorial urging Congress to prohibit unauthorized solar geoengineering over Idaho without state approval, public disclosure, or transparency. He explained that the measure had been redrafted to address concerns about distinguishing solar geoengineering from weather modification and cloud seeding. Representative Crane moved to introduce the RS, and the committee again approved by voice vote. No substantive debate or testimony occurred beyond the sponsors’ explanations. The chair noted the committee had moved through the agenda quickly and that the next meeting would likely be early the following week, though that was not yet confirmed.

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• Chiefs and County Law Enforcement they Chiefs and County Law Enforcement they told<00:19:45.640><c> us
• Authority for temporary moratoriums under existing statute.
• So this would save the state and the counties money.
• </c> Services the association is authorized Services the association is authorized to<02:00:45.040><c

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• The gentleman from Greene County. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Louis County Police Department.
• Louis County.
• Gentlemen from Notaway County. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Gentleman from Greene County. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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• We service Cebolla County and Eastern McKinley County.
• Has real-life impact for victims in Cebolla County.
• We're building a SANE unit, something that's never been in Cebolla County.
• Hidalgo County is the area, and Lordsburg is the town.
• Recently, when the Torrance County-run domestic violence program closed, our program in Valencia County

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• And the authorization and policy, if you're interested for all of this structure and the requirements
• Commissioner Amber Waldruff from Spokane County.
• And it has a huge upstream effect, preventing future costs to our counties, to our state, especially
• We would, of course, allow for prior authorization if further care was needed.
• He covered a lot of the local NAS rates for the state and county.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 5899, which would create a chiropractic license endorsement allowing qualified chiropractors to perform chiropractic diagnosis and adjustments on non-human animals. The sponsor described it as a complementary tool to veterinary care, especially in rural areas with limited access to veterinarians. Testimony was mixed: supporters said the bill would expand access to animal chiropractic with training, certification, and veterinary referral to non-chiropractic issues, while opponents from the veterinary community warned about animal and public safety, disease detection, and the lack of a required veterinary referral. The hearing on SB 5899 was suspended and later reopened; testimony concluded with strong support from animal chiropractic practitioners and opposition from veterinarians, and the committee noted 57 signed in pro, 4 con, and 1 other. The committee then held a work session on dental workforce shortages. Presenters from the CORA Foundation, the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies, tribal dental programs, and the Washington State Dental Association described major access gaps, especially for Apple Health enrollees, rural communities, and communities of color. They highlighted low preventive-care utilization, high rates of untreated decay, workforce vacancies for hygienists and assistants, and the value of career ladders such as community health aides and proposed oral preventive assistants. Several speakers emphasized that training pathways, retention, and sustained Medicaid reimbursement are key to improving access and keeping providers in the system. Senate Bill 6138, requiring a multi-provider system for dental procedures performed under deep sedation, drew testimony centered on patient safety after recent deaths in dental settings. The sponsor said the bill responds to a pattern of tragic incidents and would ensure one person is dedicated to monitoring sedation. Supporters from anesthesiology and some oral surgery groups backed stronger monitoring requirements, while oral surgeons and dental representatives argued the current rules already require multiple trained personnel and that the bill could reduce access and increase costs, especially in rural and Medicaid-serving practices. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6072, which would update veterinarian-client-patient relationship rules to allow telemedicine-based relationships and limited telehealth services; animal welfare and veterinary telehealth advocates supported it as an access-to-care measure, while the veterinary association sought clearer guardrails and federal-law language. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6094 on pediatric transitional care services, which would create a Medicaid payment pathway and related program changes for residential care for substance-exposed infants; supporters said the model helps infants and parents, improves outcomes, and is financially unsustainable under current funding, and the hearing began with testimony in favor before time expired.

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• If I could ask the first roll be open for co-authors. No problem. Thank you.
• The first roll will be open for co-authors. No problem. Okay.
• Clerk will open the roll for co-authors. Members, this is for co-authors.
• Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote.
• There are 66 co-authors added.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled routine procedural business, including dispensing with the journal reading, re-referring AB 2022, and rescinding prior action on SCR 112. Several bills on the second reading file and concurrence file were passed and retained, while reconsideration items were continued. The chamber then moved to third reading items and consent calendar business. The main substantive item was ACR 145, by Assemblymember Koloza, declaring March 1-7, 2026 as National Women in Construction Week. Koloza, Davies, Bauer-Kahan, and Arambula spoke in support, emphasizing the need to expand opportunities for women in the trades, improve apprenticeship pipelines, address barriers such as childcare, transportation, safety, and restroom access, and support women-owned construction businesses. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added. On the second-day consent calendar, ACR 135 on School Breakfast Week was also taken up for co-authors, with 66 added, and the consent calendar passed 65-0, including ACR 135, ACR 144, and SCR 122. The Assembly also observed an adjournment in memory for Eileen Hubb, and the house adjourned until Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m.

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• If I could ask, the first roll be open for co-authors. No problem. Thank you.
• The first roll will be open for co-authors. No problem. Okay.
• Clerk will open the roll for co-authors. Members, this is for co-authors.
• Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote.
• There are 66 co-authors added.

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• Now, in the last seven years of being up in Boise County, what I've noticed is that parents who have
• challenged home lives will run to Boise County to hide, specifically because we have lots of forest.
• We're not giving CPS any more authority or power.
• We're not giving CPS anymore authority or power.
• So it does delegate far too much authority.

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

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• Prior to taking this role, I was a prosecutor for 20 years, both as an elected prosecutor in Valley County
• and a deputy prosecutor in Ada County.
• And I can answer some of the questions that you were asking the author.”
• Has the authority over the child.
• I'm sure you're familiar with the case, Nez Perce County Prosecuting Attorney v. Reese.

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from March 5, 2026, then took up House Bill 681, which would remove the statute of limitations for aggravated lewd conduct with a child and for producing or making sexually exploitive material. The sponsor and the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association said the bill would help prosecute serious child sexual abuse cases, including cases involving delayed reporting and AI-generated child sexual abuse material. A motion to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation passed unanimously. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 822, a parental rights bill requiring schools and health care providers to notify parents when a minor requests assistance with social transition or related changes. Supporters argued it protects parental rights and prevents secret transitions; opponents said it could endanger vulnerable youth, create vague reporting duties, and expose providers and schools to excessive penalties. After debate, a motion to hold the bill in committee failed 12-4, and the original motion to send it to the floor with a due pass recommendation passed. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1296, which updates Idaho’s criminal trespass law to create a specific offense for disrupting worship services at houses of worship and sets misdemeanor penalties for intentional interference. Supporters said it would protect churches from harassment and disruption while preserving lawful protest. After limited testimony, the committee voted unanimously to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• Temecula Valley, and also we include 80 acres that are in north San Diego County right along the county
• County, in the Temakula Valley, and also we include 80 acres that are in North San Diego County right
• along the county border.
• Entertainment draws people from all over to our county to enjoy that.
• And that is an important component for us with them to have in our county.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization held an informational hearing on seven tribal-state gaming compacts and amendments, with Chair Blanca Rubio noting that no formal vote would be taken because the Legislature cannot amend the compacts. The committee heard briefings from the Governor’s Office and tribal representatives on the Pechanga Band of Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, and the Urok Tribe. A recurring theme was updating compact terms in light of the Ninth Circuit’s Chicken Ranch decision, including narrowing or clarifying revenue-sharing, regulatory, labor, and liability provisions while preserving state and tribal interests. For the Pechanga, Agua Caliente, and Yocha Dehe amendments, witnesses described commitments not to sue over certain revenue terms, additional gaming-device flexibility, and continued or enhanced payments to the special distribution fund, revenue-sharing trust fund, and tribal nation grant fund. Pechanga and Yocha Dehe each sought flexibility for 1,000 additional devices, while Agua Caliente sought 500 additional devices and a restructuring of its trust-fund contributions. Tribal leaders emphasized economic development, government services, public safety, education, cultural preservation, and community investments, and local government representatives from San Bernardino County and other jurisdictions spoke in support of the agreements. The committee also heard two new compacts: Fort Mojave’s compact, which replaces an expired 2004 agreement and allows up to 1,200 devices at up to two facilities, including a future site near Needles subject to federal approval and gubernatorial concurrence; and the Urok Tribe’s compact, which replaces an expiring 1999 compact and allows up to 349 devices at up to three facilities. The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians sought a fifth amendment extending its existing compact while litigation continues, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians sought a second amendment extending its compact term and refining liability and insurance provisions. After hearing testimony and brief public comment, the chair closed the hearing and indicated the measures would move to the floor for formal consideration.

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• Uh we're very Authority a success.
• I have submitted my own Authority.
• And we had to try and stand up a the authority members, where we have a the authority members, where
• ,</c><00:10:16.400><c> move</c> as an island, as an authority, move as an island, as an authority, move
• I mean, another authority members.

Committee: Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

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Summary: The Committee on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts held a confirmation hearing on GM 742 for John Komeiji, the gubernatorial nominee to serve as chairperson of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority through 6/30/2029. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. The executive director of the authority, representatives of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation and the Mauna Kea observatories, and authority member Noenoe Wong-Wilson all praised Komeiji’s leadership, describing him as fair, transparent, steady, and effective at building trust and relationships among stakeholders. Chris Matsuda also supported the nomination, citing Komeiji’s presence at community workshops, his neutral facilitation of public discussion, and his careful handling of the authority’s work on observatory leases and the comprehensive EIS. In his remarks, Komeiji described the authority’s work as implementing Act 255 by building a new state agency, developing a master plan, drafting rules and regulations, and beginning the process for a comprehensive environmental impact statement related to observatory leases. He said the authority is trying to balance community voice, cultural and spiritual concerns, and the state’s policy supporting astronomy. He also discussed staffing and recruitment challenges, saying the authority is repurposing positions, using special project positions, and looking for creative ways to recruit qualified staff despite the controversy surrounding Mauna Kea. He noted that the authority is working through asset transfers from UH, managing operational needs, and addressing a projected $4 million federal funding gap affecting CMS. Members asked about timelines, contingency planning, staffing capacity, and financial sustainability. Komeiji said the authority is on track for the master plan and EIS, but would return to the legislature if delays require more time. He acknowledged that no detailed contingency plans have been developed yet for possible IT or other implementation problems, but said the board is continuing to monitor progress. He also said the authority is accelerating contracts to encumber funds while available and expects to cover planned EIS and master plan consultant costs if funding remains at current levels. After discussion, the committee voted to advise and consent; the chair and acting vice chair voted aye, with excused absences noted for Senators Inouye, Chang, and Lamosao. The measure was adopted and the committee adjourned.

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• Thank you again to the authors for all of your work to bring a solution.
• Thank you again to the authors for all of your work to bring a solution.
• Thank you again to the authors for all of your work to bring a solution.
• Um, so I am incredibly grateful for Senator Rasmmanson, my co-author on this, but also all of the authors
• I grew up in Sherburn County. I attended high school and college in St.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• the region counties to support the transportation district.
• We have a letter of support as well from Montgomery County Judge Mark Keogh.
• We have a letter of support as well from Montgomery County Judge Mark Keogh.
• Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
• work and his service to others, a great loss to Tarrant County.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation heard a series of memorial and honorary designation bills, including SB 876 naming the Crescent Bypass the Bob Cornett Parkway, HB 2523 renaming part of State Highway 48 for Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia, HB 2457 naming a portion of US 287 the Molly Mullins Mile, HB 2763 naming a TxDOT facility for Eduardo Eddie Garcia Jr., HB 3135 creating specialty license plates for retired firefighters, HB 2415 naming part of FM 969 for Senior Police Officer Louis Andy Taylor, HB 2143 naming part of FM 1097 for Army Specialist Joey Lynn, HB 767 naming part of SH 249 for Colonel Paul P. Mendez, HB 2198 naming part of Highway 34 for Officer Jacob Candenosa, SB 1230 naming part of FM 10 for Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson, SB 2515 naming part of Loop 323 for fire chief Jimmy Wayne Seaton, SB 2688 naming part of US 281 for the McIlroy family, and SB 2790 naming part of US 67 for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Most of these bills were presented by senators on behalf of House authors and were supported by family members, local officials, or law enforcement groups, with testimony emphasizing public service, sacrifice, and roadway safety. The committee also heard SB 2799, which would create new criminal penalties for reckless driving that causes bodily injury or serious bodily injury; the sponsor and a Montgomery County prosecutor said the bill would fill a gap between misdemeanor reckless driving and aggravated assault and give prosecutors more proportional charging options. A separate policy bill, HB 1672, was described as removing an administrative delay in DPS motor carrier enforcement, and HB 3012 would eliminate a $3 administration fee for driving courses. After public testimony, the committee voted to report each listed bill favorably to the full Senate, generally by a 6-0 roll call, and recommended them for the local and uncontested calendar; all bills were left pending until the final vote, then reported out and the committee recessed.

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• . authority. authority.
• </c><00:56:49.200><c> so</c> county county lines right and so county county lines right and so therefore
• counties, such as Coös County and Belknap County, have a kind of community.
• Um Belnap<01:38:58.400><c> County,</c> Belnap County, Belnap County, um um um I<01:39:01.840><c> don't
• </c> see with a county model. see with a county model.

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Summary: The meeting focused on reviewing and amending draft minutes and then discussing a draft report on SAU consolidation and school administration efficiency. Members first corrected a disputed statement in the minutes about who starts charter schools, and agreed to mark it as disputed. They also noted a donation figure mentioned in the meeting but not reflected in the notes, and then approved the minutes as amended. The committee then reviewed supporting materials, including a Census Bureau education spending table and a 1993 report on eliminating SAUs. The chair argued New Hampshire ranks very high in administrative spending and used that as evidence for reducing administrative costs. Other members pushed back, noting that education costs are largely borne locally and that the committee should stay focused on its charge. Several members also objected to characterizations of SAU boards and to relying heavily on an old report or on the School District Governance Association’s proposal. The draft report itself drew repeated edits. Members objected to language suggesting the testimony from associations was simply that change was not needed, and proposed more neutral wording about concerns over the impacts of changes. There was also disagreement over a proposed model in which a county-level school administrator would be elected; some members said that would be inappropriate and premature, while others argued the committee had not yet fully developed a consolidation model. The discussion ended with a call from some members for more time and for a future joint legislative committee to continue refining any proposal before legislation is introduced.

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• And certainly appreciate the author for bringing this bill.
• I just want to thank the author for bringing this bill.
• I appreciate the author where you're headed with this.
• So I would also love to be added as a co-author.
• And would also love to be added as a co-author. All right.

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

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• The BCPs reflect a request for permanent position authority.
• The BCPs reflect a request for permanent position authority instead of the limited-term funding.
• Yeah, related to where offices are, you don't have an office in Orange County.
• Sometimes, though, a county like Orange County, it could be really important to have an office there.
• They had the Orange County Human Relations Commission that was run by the county, and of course... ..

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• </c> to certain parts of the county, right? to certain parts of the county, right?
• </c> not in Kas County. CEO pay $516,000. not in Kas County. CEO pay $516,000.
• </c> healthcare in Kas County. healthcare in Kas County.
• I believe that local nonprofit boards must retain local authority, and I understand that Coos County
• . authority. authority.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• We're the experts, top three food-producing counties, number one oil and energy-producing county.
• It is being piloted in five counties with a focus in Central Valley counties, and through that program
• A major federal authority is what's called a Section 1115 waiver.
• A major federal authority is what's called a Section 1115 waiver.
• He's a strong partner of county efforts and always open to counties and working together.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointees and routine committee actions. Members approved, by unanimous 5-0 votes, three not-required-to-appear appointments: Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board. The committee also approved references of bills to committees and floor acknowledgements, each by 5-0 vote. The committee then heard testimony on Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith emphasized protecting Medi-Cal access for 14 million Californians, navigating federal changes, and continuing CalAIM and behavioral health reforms. Senators focused heavily on hospital financial distress, rural access, Medi-Cal redeterminations, work requirements, provider reimbursement, fraud oversight, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and the effectiveness of CalAIM and community supports. Public commenters from county, hospital, and provider groups largely supported the nomination, citing his experience and collaborative approach. The committee voted 5-0 to send his appointment to the full Senate. The committee also considered Chris Thayer’s appointment as director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, science-based health assessments, improving risk communication, and supporting tools such as CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 guidance. Senators raised concerns about reliance on models versus real-world data, PFAS, environmental justice, wildfire and battery-fire impacts, and whether CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 are working as intended. Public testimony from environmental and health organizations supported the nomination and highlighted OEHHA’s scientific role. The committee approved Thayer’s appointment 3-1, with one senator not voting, and forwarded it to the Senate floor.