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• Representative Wood commending the Honorable Judge Myron Calvin Milford Jr. on his career and service to the city
• People have not been riding high school buses or city school buses or county buses to community colleges
• And then when you get to the tribunal judge, what it does is their pay was set up in the code when they
• married and raised children, has grandchildren, and they still... ...they still vote counties and cities
• is these people who continue to crisscross votes across the continue to crisscross votes across the city

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• , and the National Electrical Code, among others.
• , and the National Electrical Code, among others.
• The standards published by the International Code Council for inspections and regulatory compliance,
• and the standards and specifications contained in the International Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code
• , and International Mechanical Code.

Bills: SB6197 , SB6158 , SB6302 , SB5437 , SB6117 , SB5852 , SB5847 , SB6067 , SB6152 , SB6136

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement, infractions, administrative penalties, license suspension, certificate suspension, endorsement suspension, registration suspension, Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, penalty schedule, repeat violations, workplace standards, construction trades, professional licensing, Washington state, factory built housing

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• The department proposes to amend the Arkansas rules on pesticide use, which is codified at two Code of
• The insurance code authorizes the commissioner to appoint a plan administrator.
• And they thought it would be broader based on the codes that are out there.
• or other codes, will receive that rate increase.
• It does include dental services to all pediatric patients, whatever those dental codes are.

Committee: All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The bill amends the insurance code concerning mine subsidence insurance and potential recovery under
• It updates provisions within Articles 4 and 5 of Chapter 23 of the West Virginia Code, articles that
• The bill repeals obsolete code sections and makes technical... ...private market system.
• This bill repeals obsolete and outdated sections of the Education Code.
• The amendment further states... ...to the mandatory requirements that are already in state code.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate considered and passed a series of House bills and one constitutional resolution, with several measures receiving title amendments and some taking effect immediately or on a specified date. Early action included moving House Bill 5438, concerning the foundation allowance for instructional programs, to the foot of third-reading bills. House Bill 5441, reforming the state personnel system, was amended with a Judiciary strike-and-insert technical fix, then passed 28-6 and was set to take effect July 1, 2026. House Bill 5462 on mine subsidence insurance passed unanimously, with a title amendment adopted. House Bill 5484, creating felony offenses related to denying medical treatment to sexual offense victims, also passed unanimously with a title amendment. House Bill 5515 modernizing workers’ compensation statutes passed unanimously with a title amendment, and House Bill 5527 establishing licensure and regulation for wellness reimbursement programs passed unanimously. House Bill 5528, protecting personal residential information of certain public officials, passed unanimously with a title amendment. The most extended debate centered on House Bill 5537, an education-related bill that was amended to add a child-protection provision later referred to as “Rayleigh’s law.” The amendment would bar approval of home instruction requests in certain child abuse or neglect cases until the Department of Human Services confirms the investigation is unfounded, closed, or not substantiated, or until 10 days pass without a response. Senators argued the measure was intended to protect children and not target homeschooling. After a point of order, the chair initially ruled the amended language not germane; that ruling was challenged and ultimately overruled by a 24-7 vote, allowing the amendment to remain. The bill then passed 24-7, and a title amendment was adopted. Other measures passed with little or no opposition. House Bill 5582 removed the sunset on the TANF applicant drug-screening program and passed 28-3 after a technical committee amendment. House Bill 5687 reduced the metallurgical coal severance tax over time and adjusted oil and gas tax allocations, passing 31-3. Several supplemental appropriations also passed and were made effective from passage, including funds for Homeland Security/corrections, the Adjutant General, Health, the State Road Fund, and Tourism/Culture and History. The Senate also adopted House Joint Resolution 42, which would place on the ballot a constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000 and allowing future changes by general law. In second reading, the Senate advanced bills on workforce training reimbursements, aerospace and advanced manufacturing incentives, portable benefit accounts, literacy and science-of-reading training, school aid formula changes, and wedding venue regulation, with amendments adopted on several of them before advancement to third reading.

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• They're going to be full of QR codes.
• Following that QR code... ...5,304 beekeepers. How do I know that?
• Following that QR code... State: $93 million in total revenues.
• Following that QR code will take you to that report that you can read at your leisure.
• Following that QR code will take you to that report that you can read at your leisure.

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard two informational presentations before taking up legislation. Tracy Dean of Conservation Florida described the organization’s work protecting wild and working lands, especially ranch and timber lands within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and argued that agricultural conservation easements are essential to preserving habitat, water resources, family farms, and the corridor itself. Senators discussed how conservation easements can help family operations remain viable across generations, and Dean emphasized strong demand for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and Florida Forever funding. Dr. Jamie Ellis of the University of Florida then gave a detailed presentation on honeybees, their role in pollination and Florida agriculture, and major threats such as Varroa mites, queen quality, nutrition issues, hurricanes, and the yellow-legged hornet; senators asked about colony losses, pollination alternatives, and the economic importance of beekeeping in Florida. The committee then considered SB 210 on animal cremation, sponsored by Senator Harrell. The bill was described as a response to a case involving mishandled pet cremation and would require crematories to provide clear disclosures about services, prohibit false or misleading information, and authorize civil penalties enforced by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. Next, the committee took up SJR 318, a joint resolution by Chair Truenow creating a proposed ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property used in agricultural production or agritourism on agricultural land and owned by the landowner or leaseholder. Several industry and agency representatives appeared in support, and the resolution was also reported favorably by unanimous vote. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment motioned by Senator Rouson.

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• Last year, we ended up in a first-come, first-served situation based on the existing code.
• Because we have that other method in code that I referenced, the first-come, first-served method, we're
• We also, for the first time in code, defined classified staff, which we all know are essential.
• It was put into code in 2015 as part of a flexibility for administrators.
• It was put into code in 2015 as part of a flexibility for administrators.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 599, which would change the distribution of the Digital Content and Curriculum appropriation. Sponsors said the current first-come, first-served system exhausted the $1.6 million annual fund in minutes and left additional applications unfunded, so the bill would codify a needs-based rubric administered by the Department of Education. The proposal would prioritize districts serving economically disadvantaged, rural, or underserved students, projects tied to reading, math, or college and career readiness, alignment with improvement plans, strong implementation and evaluation, and applicants that did not receive prior funding. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted unanimously to send HB 599 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 728, a broader rewrite of school funding definitions in Title 33. The sponsors said the bill was intended to clarify categories such as instructional staff, administrative staff, classified staff, and per-pupil staff, after an LSO review found a growing number of people being paid from instructional dollars even though they did not directly instruct students. They said the bill would create a new “instructional support staff” category for mentors, coaches, and similar roles, while preserving flexibility for rural districts and keeping current administrative flexibility language intact. Several senators questioned whether the bill would reclassify instructional coaches and mentors as administrators and whether that would affect funding or certification requirements. Public testimony on HB 728 was mixed. The Twin Falls superintendent said instructional coaches are essential in his district and asked that the bill be amended so those positions could still be funded through the instructional category. The Idaho Association of School Administrators opposed parts of the bill, saying the affected roles are instructional in nature and that the current funding formula does not leave room in the administrator allocation for additional positions. An instructional coach testified that coaches are not administrators and warned that reclassification could undermine trust with teachers. After debate, the sponsor asked that the bill be sent to the amending order with two proposed amendments, and the committee agreed by roll call vote. The committee also rejected a motion to hold the bill at the call of the chair. Before adjournment, the chair noted the committee had not finished its agenda and would meet again the following afternoon.

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• So the only amendment to this code section is on line 13.
• I believe it is in this code section. the property. Uh and that is I'm I'm the property.
• </c><00:05:08.240><c> Um,</c> is required by other code sections.
• Um, is required by other code sections.
• </c><00:05:11.840><c> section</c> they didn't reference that code section they didn't reference that

Committee: Joint Ports and Marine Resources

Keywords: Ports and Marine Resources - Room 216, 2 March, 2026; 3:30 PM, 925, all

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• So this is a continuation of code cleanup. This is in the education title.
• So this is a continuation of code cleanup. This is in the education title.
• So it's just cleaning up the code, passed unanimously through the Senate.
• Idaho Code says all new folks to the career ladder are going to be placed in Residency 1.
• of code is written in 33-106, it was specifically saying after fiscal year 2010.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• 11395 and Penal Code 666.1.
• We got Penal Code Kathy Jefferson: We got Penal Code 12022, 1202.6, 1202.65, 1022.7, and Health and Safety
• Code 11370.4.4.
• So the way that the process works, it’s governed by a Government Code section—11-011 is kind of where
• that code section starts.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety heard updates on CDCR’s population projections and the preliminary fiscal impacts of Proposition 36. CDCR said its fall 2025 projections show continued declines in the institution and parole populations through June 2030, while noting Prop. 36 admissions are increasing but remain uncertain. The LAO said the administration’s Prop. 36 estimates may be somewhat low because they were based on only six months of implementation data, and the Department of Finance agreed the methodology is still developing. Committee members asked about the offenses driving admissions and the sentence-length impacts, and CDCR identified the main qualifying offenses and enhancements it is tracking. No votes were taken. The committee then discussed CDCR’s request for $91 million ongoing for lump-sum leave cashouts for correctional officers and nurses. CDCR said vacancy reductions and prison closures have reduced the salary savings historically used to cover these costs. The LAO supported the funding only on a limited-term basis and urged more oversight and reporting on CDCR’s structural shortfall, while the Department of Finance argued ongoing funding is needed because leave liabilities are mandatory and salary savings are less stable. Members raised concerns about transparency, asked about leave buyback practices and accrued leave balances, and requested more information before the May Revision. Members also heard CDCR’s proposals for $10 million for the final two statewide video surveillance projects and $15.2 million for Fire Watch coverage and related fire alarm work. The LAO supported the Fire Watch request as a one-time health and safety cost, while CDCR explained the aging prison infrastructure and the need for interim safety measures while longer-term replacement planning is developed. The committee then reviewed CDCR’s proposal to close the California Rehabilitation Center, which would produce a net General Fund reduction of $99.6 million in 2026-27 and ongoing savings of more than $150 million starting in 2027-28. CDCR said the closure is driven by sustained population declines and will include retention and realignment funding; the LAO recommended approval. Public comment focused on county funding for Prop. 36 implementation, opposition to using Prop. 36 as a reason to keep prisons open, and support for community-based rehabilitation programs. The hearing adjourned without any votes.

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• Section 153002 Texas Family Code states, and I'm quoting from the statute here, of the child shall always
• And chapter 264 the family code or an authorization agreement was an adult care under chapter 34 and
• or a PCS. under Chapter, under Section 264 of the Family Code.
• When you look at the rule it begins first in section 107.015 of the family code.
• And then through various references you eventually land over an article 26.05 of the Code of Criminal

Bills: SB387 , SB1650 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1923 , SB1940 , SB2052

Committee: Senate Jurisprudence

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation

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• OKAY, THERE IS A LATE FILE AMENDMENT WITH THE AMENDMENT BAR CODE 327-7698.
• ALL OPPOSED SAY NAY THE AMENDMENT BAR CODE 327698 IS ADOPTED. BACK ON THE BILL AS AMENDED.
• BAR CODE 517760 BY SENATOR GRALL, ANY OBJECTIONS TO TAKING UP THE AMENDMENT?
• SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT BAR CODE 7160 IS ADOPTED. BACK ON THE BILL AS AMENDED.
• SEEING NO OBJECTIONS WE WILL TAKE UP AMENDMENT BAR CODE NUMBER 537706. PRES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As we'll note in Code Section 30-19.9, as we'll note in Code Section 30-19.9, ...Code Section 30-19.9
• , that is where the code describes the neutral language and 500 words or less for the explainers.
• Code Section 30-199 prohibits leading questions on ballots and leading language.
• So let me let everyone know what the email said, what the Code of Virginia says, and why we are here
• What the Code of Virginia says and why we are here today.

Committee: House Privileges and Elections

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Heather Scott. 33298, which makes a narrow clarification in the law under Idaho Code 33
• Code 1101 and 1649. Those terms are offered to standardize reporting. And that's RS 32889.
• Have you asked for that data, or why is this needed in code?
• And all this does is clarify something that we already believe and have in code.
• I've been doing it... ...is to clarify something that we already believe and have in code.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee heard several RS introductions related to education and school funding. Representative Harris introduced RS 33225, described as the identical bill from last year’s accountability and spending measure, and after brief discussion about vouchers versus tax credits and accountability for state funds, the committee voted to introduce it. Representative Heather Scott introduced RS 33298, which would require the Professional Standards Commission to report any allegations involving suspected criminal behavior to law enforcement; the committee approved introduction. Representative Galaviz presented RS 3309C2, aimed at preventing property tax increases by allowing school districts to use certain building maintenance funds for lease purchases instead of forcing taxpayers into new bonds for construction or deferred maintenance. The committee moved to introduce it, with a request for additional information later on how the proposal would affect small versus large districts. Representative Tanner then brought RS 32889, a bill to have the State Board of Education aggregate and report data on the costs of educating children of foreign aliens. Members raised questions about legal status categories, charter schools, privacy, and whether the proposal created an unfunded mandate. The sponsor agreed to strike a sentence in the statement of purpose, and the motion to introduce the RS with that amendment and to add charter schools to the reporting language passed. Representative Hawkins presented RS 32826, a proposed constitutional amendment on parental rights that would replace the compulsory education language with a statement that the right to educate children without government regulation outside public schools shall not be infringed. Members supported the measure, and the committee voted to introduce it. Afterward, there was a procedural dispute over whether the earlier amended motion on RS 32889 had been a vote to introduce the RS or only to approve clarifying language, but the chair ruled the matter closed and the committee moved on.

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• has been a steadfast voice for members of the construction labor movement and workers here in the city
• The cost of these programs would be imposed rationally and fairly on the state, cities and towns, and
• , I saw a lawsuit filed against the same licensed establishment and corruption within the Atlantic City
• This case was in court with many city departments, including housing, code enforcement, and the Department
• It's run out of New York City, and its subscriber base is about 3,000, as opposed to the new virtual

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil actions, labor, consumer protection, and animal welfare bills. Chair Lydia Edwards and Representative Michael Day opened with strict testimony rules and time limits, then heard from legislators and advocates on measures including animal-abuser pet ownership bans (S. 1207/H. 1914), a name-change privacy bill (S. 1045/H. 1973), tort claims reform (H. 1724), law enforcement council coverage under the Tort Claims Act (S. 1199), civil rights and qualified immunity-related proposals (H. 1641), employee free speech/captive audience restrictions (S. 1078/H. 1653), consumer protection and civil rights jurisdiction expansion (S. 1041), private right of action for wage theft (H. 1916), gun-owner liability insurance (H. 1836), pseudoephedrine sales tracking (S. 1243/H. 1581), prepaid legal services plans (H. 1612), structured settlement protections (H. 1863), third-party litigation financing disclosure (H. 1861), antitrust reform for small businesses and workers (S. 1038/H. 1982), legal notices in online-only newspapers (S. 1279/H. 1632), and several animal cruelty and protection bills including H. 1938, H. 1949, S. 1277/H. 1934, and H. 1764. Testimony was largely supportive from bill sponsors and advocacy groups, with repeated themes of protecting vulnerable people and animals, improving access to justice, and updating outdated laws. Supporters of the animal bills argued for stronger possession bans, broader cruelty citations, and civil removal tools to prevent repeat abuse; opponents or conditional supporters raised due process and enforcement concerns, especially around warrantless seizures and requiring retail or shelter staff to check registries. On the labor and consumer side, supporters said the antitrust bill would curb monopoly power and help small businesses and workers, while opponents warned it could destabilize competition and burden successful firms. The employee free speech bill was backed as a response to captive audience meetings, and the wage-theft bill was presented as a way to let workers or organizations pursue claims when individual employees are afraid to come forward. Several public officials and association representatives testified on the law enforcement and civil rights bills. Chiefs of police supported adding law enforcement councils to the Tort Claims Act, saying it would close a liability gap for regional mutual-aid collaborations. But police representatives opposed changes to the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act and qualified immunity-related provisions, arguing the federal system already provides a workable forum and that expanding liability could increase costs, reduce morale, and worsen recruitment and retention. On the consumer/civil rights bill, Senator Collins and a veteran described an out-of-state assault case that they said showed the need for Massachusetts to let residents seek redress at home when rights are violated elsewhere. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself; the committee mainly received testimony and questions. Several witnesses indicated they had submitted written testimony or proposed amendments, and some bills drew requests for favorable reports while others were explicitly opposed unless amended.

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• Code rules relaxed. Mr. Shoffler, please read the title of all the bills on the consent calendar.
• Code rule is abolished. Mr. Schoffler, please read the title to House Bill 1313.
• So in the meantime, our failure to act here should be a wake-up call to local governments, to cities,
• So in the meantime, our failure to act here should be a wake-up call to local governments, to cities,
• , to counties across the state to cities, to counties across the state to say,<02:16:11.679><c> "Please

Keywords: 981, all

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• codes or E&amp;M codes, usually preventive codes or E&amp;M codes, which<01:31:59.760><c> the</c><01
• Do they have uniform billing code? They use the same billing codes. Use the same billing codes.
• to align codes, but we codes trying to align codes, but we never<03:39:15.840><c> seem</c><03:39:16.200
• </c> services were for billing those codes. services were for billing those codes.
• </c> because they don't even have the codes. because they don't even have the codes.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and so I think we're that with the city and so I think we're almost<02:53:34.479><c> done</c><02:53:
• I think this is an interpretation of code, an interpretation of how the building codes are applied.
• So you have the designer who interpreted the code a certain way, and then you have the DBP, you know,
• </c><02:55:43.840><c> uh</c> a this is a interpretation of code uh a this is a interpretation of code
• a certain way and interpreted the code a certain way and then<02:55:53.600><c> you</c><02:55:53.760>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• This legislation simply seeks to amend and update the Idaho Code of Military Justice to further enhance
• adjutant general to provide our best military advice regarding these proposed changes to the Idaho Code
• handling minor misconduct is non-judicial punishment, or NJP, pursuant to Article 15 of the Idaho Code
• Second, the current code allows any service member to refuse non-judicial punishment and to demand a.
• wanted to initiate a punishment pursuant to non-judicial punishment, pursuant to Article 15 of the code

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 742, sponsored by Representative Mitchell. The bill was described as a modernization of Idaho’s vehicle titling system, expanding secure electronic records, allowing the Transportation Department to accept electronic ownership documents and digital titles from other states, and shortening the timeline for lien releases to 10 days after verified funds are received. The sponsor said he had worked with auto dealers and banks and had not heard opposition. The committee moved HB 742 to the floor with a due pass recommendation by voice vote. The committee then agreed by unanimous consent to hold House Bill 508 at the call of the chair while some issues are worked out. After that, it heard House Bill 507, presented by Representative Brown on behalf of Representative Ted Hill. The bill updates the Idaho Code of Military Justice, with testimony from Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Chappell of the Idaho Military Division explaining that many changes are administrative, but the main policy changes would improve commanders’ ability to impose non-judicial punishment, including reduction in rank, and would limit the absolute right of service members to refuse NJP and demand court-martial for minor offenses. She said the changes would better align Idaho’s system with active-duty practice and other states, while preserving appellate review and due process for more serious punishment. Members asked several questions about how the current system works and how the bill would change the chain of command for discipline and appeals. No negative testimony was offered. The committee then moved HB 507 to the floor with a due pass recommendation by voice vote and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• This legislation simply seeks to amend and update the Idaho Code of Military Justice to further enhance
• adjutant general to provide our best military advice regarding these proposed changes to the Idaho Code
• handling minor misconduct is non-judicial punishment, or NJP, pursuant to Article 15 of the Idaho Code
• Second, the current code allows any service member to refuse non-judicial punishment and to demand a.
• wanted to initiate a punishment pursuant to non-judicial punishment, pursuant to Article 15 of the code

Committee: House Transportation and Defense

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We're often perplexed by the fact that the legislature adopted the procurement code as a fair way of
• Those are all provisions of the procurement code, and we think that they're very important to keep.
• Those are all provisions of the procurement code, and we think that they're very important to keep.
• We strongly support the procurement code.
• That code is there to protect the taxpayer and prevent any type of fraud or anything.

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 422, relating to school impact fees. The Education Committee recommended passage with amendments, and Ways and Means concurred. The amendments would repeal the construction fee component of the school impact fee while retaining the land impact fee and in-lieu fee requirements, remove related statutory language, exempt certain developments from school impact fees, raise the unit threshold for satisfying the land component to 100 units, require the School Facilities Authority to adopt rules and policies, and require a report to the Legislature on the effect of repealing the construction portion of the fee. The measure was also given a sunset date of June 30, 2029, with the committee report to note that the changes are intended to test the efficiency and efficacy of the fee structure and could be made permanent if the report supports that outcome. The committees adopted the recommendation, with one senator initially voting no and then changing to yes after the amendments were explained. The meeting also included a separate hearing on House Bill 1155, concerning procurement for Department of Transportation projects and construction manager/general contractor procurement. DOT testified that it supported the concept but wanted to narrow the bill, saying the current language was too broad and that the goal was to allow more innovative procurement while preserving selection safeguards. The State Procurement Office said it supported the bill’s language but was willing to work with DOT on alternative wording. Several construction-related organizations, including subcontractors, iron workers, elevator constructors, and building trades representatives, opposed the bill, arguing that exemptions from the procurement code would weaken protections such as retainage, equality, and prompt payment and could invite favoritism or corruption. In response to those concerns, the chair proposed amendments limiting the exemption to DOT, narrowing the qualifying contracts, adding a two-year sunset, requiring a report after the first year, and clarifying that project management could not be procured under the section. The amended recommendation passed, though several members voted with reservations. A separate item, House Bill 476, was briefly called up at the end of the agenda, with a recommendation to pass with amendments to increase a rate from 7.25% to 8%, but discussion was not completed in the portion of the transcript provided.