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• Representative Heather Scott. 33298, which makes a narrow clarification in the law under Idaho Code 33
• and the State Board of Education aggregate data—data that is already collected, according to Idaho Code
• and the State Board of Education aggregate data—data that is already collected, according to Idaho Code
• Code 1101 and 1649. And those terms are offered to standardize reporting. And that's RS 32889.
• I’ve been doing it... ...is to clarify something that we already believe and have in code.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• This just cleans up the administrative code by repealing this chapter that is no longer needed based
• and the various types of requests, including public records requests, but we have other things in code
• Our vital statistics chapter is Chapter 2 of Title 39, and that is entirely outlined in code, that process
• Today, as authorized in Section 67-50303 of Idaho Code, and in alignment with Governor Little...
• Section 67-50303 of Idaho Code and, in alignment with Governor Little's Executive Order 2020-01, the

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the January 15, 2026 minutes and then reviewed several administrative rule dockets. The Department of Health and Welfare presented a consolidation of federal welfare program rules into a single chapter covering TANF and LIHEAP, with the related standalone TANF and LIHEAP chapters then repealed. Members asked about the future of federal funding, citizenship and residency requirements, and how eligibility is verified; the department said the programs are federally created and funded, that Idaho law and federal law govern eligibility, and that citizenship status is checked through the Homeland Security SAVE system rather than self-declaration. The committee also approved a zero-based rewrite of the department’s records-use and disclosure rules, which the department said largely rely on existing state public records law, vital statistics statutes, and federal privacy law such as HIPAA. The Idaho Commission on Aging then presented a rewrite of its senior services and Older Americans Act rules and a repeal of a duplicative area agency on aging chapter; the director said the changes streamline language and remove rules already covered by federal law and contracts. The committee approved both aging-related dockets. All dockets considered were adopted by voice vote, with no opposition recorded. At the end of the meeting, members were told to leave rule notebooks for updating, and the chair announced a schedule change for the following week, moving one rules meeting from Monday to Tuesday while noting another rules meeting would be held the next day.

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• This just cleans up the administrative code by repealing this chapter that is no longer needed based
• and the various types of requests, including public records requests, but we have other things in code
• Our vital statistics chapter is Chapter 2 of Title 39, and that is entirely outlined in code that process
• Today, as authorized in Section 67-50303 of Idaho Code and in alignment with Governor Little's Section
• 67-50303 of Idaho Code and in alignment with Governor Little's Executive Order 2020-01, based regulation

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• Fourth, we have narrowed the specific provisions of a section of code that applies to ed prep providers
• and certification bill that happened to pass and there was a conflict between those policies in the code
• provision to ensure that HB2 is the governing policy over other vehicles addressing similar sections of code
• and certification bill that happened to pass and there was a conflict between those policies in the code
• And they ...between those policies in the code.

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met to consider House Bill 2, the major public education and school finance bill. The committee first reconsidered and withdrew the prior committee substitute, then took up a new substitute. Senator Creighton explained several changes, including a correction to the golden penny yield weight, an increase in the special education evaluation incentive cap from $45 million to $67 million, timing changes to avoid a funding gap for Bluebonnet curriculum training grants, narrowed language affecting educator preparation providers, added facility-usage reporting language, incorporation of bilingual allotment language from Senate Bill 2185, removal of the $20 million annual cap on JROTC funding, and a prevailing-clause provision to make HB 2 controlling over conflicting measures. Members generally praised the bill’s historic funding level but raised concerns about details and future floor debate. Senator Menendez said he appreciated the special education, safety, and teacher pay funding but was not ready to fully support the bill because of inflationary pressures, facilities funding, and district-specific impacts, and indicated he might vote present. Senator Parker strongly supported the bill, emphasizing historic funding, teacher pay, and the need to continue refining the package. Senator Witt also said he would vote present while seeking more refinement, especially on certification issues for public and charter schools. Senator Bettencourt highlighted the bill’s scale, including about $8 billion in new funding and $1.3 billion for special education, while Senator Hinojosa asked for more flexibility in the basic allotment and thanked the author for bilingual education and coastal-area provisions. The committee then adopted the new committee substitute and voted to report HB 2 favorably to the full Senate. The motion passed 9 ayes and 2 present not voting, with the bill reported as committee substitute do pass and be printed.

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• due to either obstruction or disturbance at the polls, as those are already defined in our election code
• Now, peace officers so far has not been a defined term in our election code.
• The rest of the bill is strengthening existing offenses that we have under our election code.
• The rest of the bill is strengthening existing offenses that we have under our election code.
• It includes other envelopes as required by the election code.

Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

Summary: The committee first heard SB 264, which would create state criminal and civil penalties for election interference, including stationing armed personnel at polling places or drop boxes, changing voter qualifications or election procedures contrary to state law, and obstructing or intimidating voters, poll workers, or election administrators. The sponsor and Secretary of State staff said the bill was a response to concerns about possible federal interference in New Mexico elections and was modeled largely on existing federal law, while also adding emergency-related provisions for counties affected by disasters. Support came from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and the Center for Public Policy; there was no opposition testimony. After questions about enforcement, federal conflict, and the role of local law enforcement, the committee passed SB 264 on a due-pass motion. The committee then took up SB 261, a related bill revising firearm restrictions at polling places. The sponsor said the bill would remove most exemptions that had allowed firearms in or around polling locations, while preserving limited exceptions for election administrators to request law enforcement assistance and for certain rural or co-located law enforcement offices. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, and the Center for Public Policy, argued that firearms at polls can intimidate voters and poll workers and that the bill would create clearer, safer rules. Opponents, including representatives of a rifle and pistol club, a county sheriff’s office, and the New Mexico Business Coalition, argued that concealed carry holders and officers should not be treated as threats, that the bill could create confusion or criminalize lawful conduct, and that law enforcement needs to remain armed to respond to emergencies and protect polling sites. Committee members debated constitutional tailoring, rural enforcement issues, and how the bill would interact with the earlier election-interference bill. The committee ultimately passed the Judiciary Committee substitute for SB 261 on a due-pass vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 221, which would add a new crime and racketeering predicate for theft and misappropriation of petroleum products and oil and gas equipment. The sponsor, the Attorney General’s office, and industry and law enforcement witnesses said oilfield theft has become more organized and dangerous, causing environmental damage, safety hazards, lost production, and revenue losses, and that existing laws are not sufficient to address the conduct. An opponent questioned whether the conduct was already illegal and argued that the bill singled out one industry and could overcriminalize conduct already covered by other laws and regulations. After discussion about proportionality and whether the bill was necessary, the committee voted on the Judiciary Committee substitute and the motion failed on a tie vote, so SB 221 did not advance.

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• To enforce the election code and make sure the laws are being followed, go and talk to the supervisors
• And what I really admire about our election code and what we've done over the last 25 years to get to
• Finally, Florida's proactive strengthening of our election code year after year.
• We analyze that to the election code because the election code is We intake information.
• We analyze that to the election code because the election code is complex.

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met to hear a lengthy presentation from Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Florida election administration, with a focus on how elections are handled during natural disasters, election security, and preparations for the 2026 cycle. Byrd described Florida’s response to hurricanes in 2022 and 2024, saying the state works directly with county supervisors of elections to tailor executive orders to local conditions, add or relocate polling sites, extend deadlines, and help displaced voters and emergency workers cast ballots. Members from affected areas echoed that local supervisors had managed storm disruptions well and that turnout remained strong despite major damage. A large portion of the meeting covered election integrity and security. Byrd emphasized Florida’s use of paper ballots, pre-election logic and accuracy testing, post-election audits, public canvassing, standardized voter-intent rules, and strict vote-by-mail request and signature-match requirements. He said the Department of State’s Office of Election Crimes and Security investigates complaints and refers matters to law enforcement, and that Florida has expanded access to the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship. Members asked about threats to election workers, staffing vacancies, cybersecurity, ballot design, vote-by-mail address changes, and how the state coordinates with county supervisors, emergency management, and other agencies. Several members raised questions about voter eligibility and returning citizens, and Byrd said the department provides free information to help people determine whether their rights have been restored, while noting that court and clerk reporting practices still create challenges. He also said the department is considering additional legislative proposals, including more safeguards tied to driver’s license and citizenship verification and a possible statewide 100% audit of races before certification. The meeting ended with the chair encouraging members to visit supervisors of elections offices and submit specific ideas for future elections legislation; no votes were taken and the committee adjourned.

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• So they need to know, are the building codes? Is the electricity being installed properly?
• They're responsible for following codes and making sure that the building's going to be safe when it's
• and making sure that following codes and making sure that building's<02:28:28.240><c> going</c><02:28
• there's no code violations, but they<02:30:07.840><c> do</c><02:30:08.000><c> much</c><02:30:08.160>
• He said it was given to a small nonprofit or organization based in New York City, or, to put it another

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 292, which would authorize a governor’s warrant to cover special education aid shortfalls from the education trust fund, and from the general fund if needed, so local school districts would not have to absorb prorated costs or raise local property taxes. Senator Lang said the bill was prompted by a prior $15 million special education funding shortfall caused by higher-than-expected catastrophic aid claims, including more qualifying students and the recent increase in the special education age limit to 22. He emphasized that the bill is intended to ensure the state meets its funding commitment and avoid shifting costs to towns. Members asked about how the bill interacts with House Bill 742 and House Bill 773, including whether the language should be merged or whether the state should fund 100% versus an 80% floor. Lang said he was open to improving the bill and to adding a study committee or performance audit on special education costs, but maintained that the state should not push costs to local taxpayers when it has available funds. The hearing on SB 292 was then closed, with no vote taken. The committee then opened Senate Bill 98, which would extend for five more years a tax credit program for donations to regional career and technical education centers. Senator Waters said the program has been successful in building partnerships between CTE centers and employers, especially through equipment donations that support training and apprenticeships. He cited examples including automotive, marine trades, and advanced manufacturing programs, and said the five-year extension would let lawmakers continue to review whether the incentive is working as intended. Several members questioned whether the credit is effectively a 100% subsidy and how the cap works. Waters and another member explained that the underlying program has an aggregate cap of $500,000 and that credits are prorated if requests exceed that amount; they also said the donations are primarily equipment, not cash. Some members raised concerns about whether businesses could also claim other tax deductions or credits, but the sponsor said the existing structure has been in place for years and has been revisited periodically. No vote was taken during the hearing excerpt provided.

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• Code 758.
• Code 758: whoever flees or evades a checkpoint operated by Customs and Border Protection or any other
• Speaker, I rise to recognize Union City, Georgia, for being named a city of civility by the Georgia Municipal
• Georgia for being named a Union City Georgia for being named a city<01:58:31.520><c> of</c><01:58:31.800
• <01:58:35.960><c> Union</c><01:58:36.360><c> City</c><01:58:36.679><c> has</c> Union City has adopted

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This bill would increase annual salary schedules in the code for the base pay for state police troopers
• in 2022 when the Legislature completely rewrote the state code related to real estate tax lien sales
• This bill would amend provisions of the West Virginia Code related to the Neighborhood Investment Tax
• This bill would amend provisions of the West Virginia Code relating to the pledge of funds from excess
• lottery and add two new provisions to the code to authorize revenue bonds for improvements at the State

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, taxpayers may exclude up to 100% of capital gains from
• Under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, taxpayers may exclude up to 100% of capital gains from
• Washington already has the second most regressive tax code in the country.
• go from the first, the worst, most regressive state to the second most regressive tax code.
• When the wealthy few use their power to keep our regressive tax code the way it is, they are the ones

Bills: SB5893 , SB6229 , HB1376 , SGA9306

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: forest health, wildfire reduction, appropriations, environmental policy, natural resource management, capital gains, taxation, small business, state revenue, investment, economic growth, tax prepayment, tax regulation, financial planning, economic policy, 904, all

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• Those are the sections of code that apply directly to PBMs.
• Section 13 is removal of a section of code. It's a... ...ahead of myself here.
• Section 13 is removal of a section of code.
• It does require us to enforce chapters of the Food and Drug Code, Chapter 19.
• You know, the new section of code that you're working on here is another question.

Committee: Senate Industry and Business

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Industry and Business reconvened to work on House Bill 1584, which would create a new pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulatory structure within the Insurance Department. Insurance Commissioner John Godfrey and Deputy Commissioner John Arnold explained a revised set of amendments negotiated with Representative Casper and the North Dakota Pharmacists Association. They said the bill largely kept the House policy intact but added technical corrections, narrowed some references in Chapter 19-02, created a separate PBM licensing class, set a delayed effective date for licensing, and established emergency authority so the department could begin building the new division. They also described the proposal to fund the program through existing trust fund resources, PBM license fees, and a transfer of about $1.6 million from the prescription drug transparency program fund, while allowing the department flexibility to hire needed attorneys, pharmacists, and examiners. A major point of discussion was Section 10, which would have required the Attorney General to represent and bear costs for lawsuits related to the bill. Chief Deputy Attorney General Claire Ness said the language was too broad and would go beyond normal constitutional defense work, potentially obligating her office to cover all lawsuits against the commissioner or state under the section. Representative Casper said the intent was only to avoid the Insurance Department having to seek emergency funding for litigation, and both he and department officials said they were open to removing the section or narrowing it. After further discussion, the committee agreed to remove Section 10 from the amendments. The committee then voted 4-0 to adopt the amended amendment package, and then voted 4-0 to give House Bill 1584 a do pass recommendation as amended and refer it to Appropriations. Members noted the bill was still a work in progress, but said the revised version was intended to move the PBM regulation issue forward while continuing discussion in the appropriations process.

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• Today it seems like the city one is it.
• This measure leaves the city landfills.
• 51.958><c> require</c><06:06:52.958><c> voter</c> many cities and states require voter many cities and
• It's evident if you look at the zip codes in which permits are pulled.
• It's evident if you look at the zip codes in which permits are pulled.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• has still not reported the deaths of the campers to DSHS, as required by the Texas Administrative Code
• Not reported the deaths of the campers to DSHS, as required by the Texas Administrative Code.
• That the Texas Administrative Code is still not being complied with, despite them being implored to do
• Next, instead of what was required by the code, what the camp's emergency plan did was it instructed
• It will confirm this is required by the plain text of the Texas Administrative Code, as I showed you

Committee: House The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Everything was great till I got to the Concord city line, and then there was a long line of traffic not
• ><c> then</c><00:23:23.600><c> there</c><00:23:23.760><c> was</c><00:23:23.840><c> a</c> conquered city
• line and then there was a conquered city line and then there was a long<00:23:24.159><c> line</c><00
• </c><04:47:50.400><c> into</c><04:47:50.718><c> POS</c> retailers and that are coded into POS retailers
• and that are coded into POS systems<04:47:51.520><c> at</c><04:47:51.760><c> even</c><04:47:52.080><

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> with the established code." with the established code."
• </c><02:13:30.880><c> So</c> the building code review board. So the building code review board.
• And then section three talks about the Building Code Review Board amending the state building code to
• And then section three talks about the Building Code Review Board amending the state building code to
• And then section three talks about the Building Code Review Board amending the state building code to

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:24:44.880><c> is</c><00:24:45.520><c> uh</c> Black men teach Twin Cities is uh Black men teach
• Twin Cities is uh receives<00:24:46.159><c> its</c><00:24:46.400><c> fir</c><00:24:46.960><c> receives
• uh relating to student attendance that uh relating to student attendance that are<00:43:00.000><c> coded
• </c><00:43:02.480><c> And</c><00:43:03.440><c> um</c> are coded elsewhere in the law.
• And um are coded elsewhere in the law.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• After that fire, the fire code was enforced.
• that<00:08:47.160><c> fire</c><00:08:47.399><c> the</c><00:08:47.519><c> fire</c><00:08:47.760><c> code
• </c><00:08:48.000><c> was</c><00:08:48.240><c> enforced</c> that fire the fire code was enforced that
• fire the fire code was enforced since<00:08:49.320><c> that</c><00:08:49.480><c> fire</c><00:08:49.720
• Thank you for that, because I've been looking into it being a border city.

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and the state code.
• Hearing none, I'd like to call simplifies tax code simplifies tax code administration, administration
• </c> code better than I do. code better than I do. &gt;&gt; Thank<00:22:27.679><c> you.
• code.
• we refer to the code, is currently fixed at the 2018 code.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The Texas Election Code states that it is the intent of the...
• The Texas Election Code states that it is the intent of the Legislature that the application of the Texas
• Election Code and the conduct of elections be uniform and consistent throughout the state.
• As indicated by the code, your conduct in setting the special election should be uniform and consistent
• As indicated by the code, your conduct in setting the special election should be uniform and consistent

Keywords: special election, 18th Congressional District, Governor Abbott, federal representation, constituent services, Sylvester Turner

Summary: State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress. The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative. A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.

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• Uh, welcome the best act of our city on the brigade of and I suppose.
• Welcome to City Hall here.
• I'm the City Councilor in Newton.
• the city hall, another inside the high school.
• They were at Emerson College by Boston City Police. They're being arrested.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.