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• such associates from prescribing certain drugs or controlled substances or performing surgical procedures
• such associates from prescribing certain drugs or controlled substances or performing surgical procedures

Committee: House Commerce Committee

Summary: The committee took up eight bills and memorials and reported each favorably. It first passed HM 4063, a memorial urging Congress to lay the groundwork for a federal sovereign wealth fund. Sponsor Rep. Anderson described it as a long-term economic security measure, while several members questioned how such a fund would be structured, governed, and balanced against paying down debt. Ranking member Hunschofsky and Rep. Spencer raised concerns about transparency, market disruption, and the lack of specific parameters. The memorial passed on a recorded vote. The committee then approved CS/HB 139, allowing pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms, with SMG testifying in support as a modernization and pro-business change. It also adopted an amendment and passed HB 1157, which tightens reemployment assistance requirements by adding work-search, interview, identity, immigration, and availability checks; the amendment added protection for missed interviews due to emergencies and removed an email reporting requirement. The Florida AFL-CIO and Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy opposed the bill, arguing Florida’s unemployment system is already overly restrictive and that the proposal would further limit access to benefits, while supporters said it would ensure claimants are actively seeking work and verify eligibility. Members also passed CS/HB 497 to create nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans for farmers and ranchers, with support from Americans for Prosperity, the Florida Hospital Association, and the Farm Bureau; CS/HB 729 to authorize veterinary professional associates to perform limited duties under veterinarian supervision, with testimony from veterinarians and advocates citing access and workforce shortages; and HB 311, a right-to-repair bill for motorized wheelchairs, which drew strong support from disability advocates who described long repair delays, high costs, and the impact on independence and health. Rep. Tramont praised the wheelchair repair bill during debate, and the committee voted it favorably. Finally, the committee passed CS/HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill intended to help regulate financial institutions more efficiently, and CS/HB 715, which allows licensed roofing contractors to perform roof-to-wall connections during reroof or repair projects and extends the emergency cancellation window to 180 days after a declared emergency. HB 715 was amended to require a contract notice advising property owners to verify insurance coverage before signing when the work is tied to an insurance claim. Roofing industry groups and home inspection representatives supported the measure as a way to reduce costs and improve wind mitigation. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced the agenda was complete and the committee rose.

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• Senate Confirmation 43, appointing Walter Bracie to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, receives
• I move that the Senate confirm Walter Bracie to the Manufactured Housing Commission using long roll.
• </c><00:14:25.519><c> receives</c> Manufactured Housing Commission receives Manufactured Housing Commission
• I move that the Senate confirm Eric Bone to the Manufactured Housing Commission.
• The Manufactured Housing Commission, using previous role. >> All right. Any objection?

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• I think it's uh procedurally<00:54:27.680><c> odd</c><00:54:28.240><c> to</c><00:54:28.480><c> focus<
• /c><00:54:28.800><c> on</c><00:54:28.960><c> one</c> procedurally odd to focus on one procedurally odd
• Our extended authority for the Minnesota State Armory Building Commission really helps set us up for

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• was HB 241's predecessor, but there was a 38% reduction in opioid use, a 30% reduction in spine procedures
• was HB 241's predecessor, but there was a 38% reduction in opioid use, a 30% reduction in spine procedures
• We have problems with both pills and procedures. They pay for things that really don't work.
• </c><00:42:54.240><c> They</c><00:42:54.480><c> pay</c> with both pills and procedures.
• They pay with both pills and procedures.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 1042, which would increase the BFA contingent credit limit. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli explained that under RSA 66, state debt capacity is tied to unrestricted revenue and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is contingent rather than direct debt. She said the state currently has about 4.2% to 4.3% debt-to-revenue ratio, about $120 million in additional capacity, and that approving the bill’s proposed increase would reduce available capacity for future state borrowing, including capital budgets. She noted the BFA has a long history of using guarantees without a state payout, but said the legislature should consider whether the full additional $250 million is needed and whether unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Pease Development Authority, should be reviewed in the future. Committee members asked whether guarantees have the same effect as actual debt for bonding capacity, and the treasurer confirmed that they do for purposes of the formula. Members also asked about the usual level of debt relative to the statutory 10% cap, and she said the state generally stays well below that limit. BFA Executive Director James Key Wallace then testified that the request was driven by rising project costs, inflation, and the need for more runway so the agency does not have to return to the legislature in an emergency. He said the BFA is self-supported, has never had a guarantee paid out by the state, requires collateral and reserves, and believes the appropriate range is closer to $400 million to $450 million; he also said a Senate bill would raise the limit to $400 million. He added that the BFA’s pipeline includes projects from about $15 million to $100 million and that housing availability is an important factor in business location decisions. After closing the work session on House Bill 1042, the committee opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage for pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Dave Nagel, the prime sponsor, gave extensive background on his long career in pain medicine and said the bill is intended to improve access to non-opioid therapies and evidence-based pain management. He described the broad population affected by chronic pain and opioid use disorder, and said the proposal has long had bipartisan and stakeholder support. No vote or final action was taken on House Bill 241 in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• c><00:41:03.359><c> less</c><00:41:03.680><c> anxiety</c><00:41:04.400><c> depression</c> spine procedures
• less anxiety depression spine procedures less anxiety depression less<00:41:05.680><c> use</c><00:41
• We have problems with both pills and procedures. They pay for things that really don't work.
• </c><00:42:54.240><c> They</c><00:42:54.480><c> pay</c> with both pills and procedures.
• They pay with both pills and procedures.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony from State Treasurer Monica Misipelli on House Bill 1042, which would increase the contingent credit limit for the BFA. She explained that under RSA 66 the state’s debt capacity is capped at 10% of unrestricted revenue, and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is not direct debt. She said the state currently has about 65% of its capacity used, roughly $120 million of remaining room, and that raising the BFA contingent credit limit from $200 million to $450 million would reduce that capacity. She noted the state’s debt-to-revenue ratio is about 4.2%, that the state’s credit rating is not immediately affected by the guarantee program unless the state actually has to assume the liability, and suggested unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Peace Development Authority, could be reviewed in the future. Members asked whether a credit guarantee affects bonding ability like actual debt, what the usual debt level is relative to the statutory cap, and whether the increase would crowd out future capital borrowing. Misipelli answered that guarantees are included in the formula and do affect available capacity, though the current ratio remains manageable. She also said she had been using a $120 million benchmark for capital budget planning and was now modeling $130 million in future state debt. When asked whether the full $250 million increase was necessary, she deferred to the BFA, saying the question should be answered by the agency. James Key Wallace, executive director of the New Hampshire BFA and interim commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs, then testified in support of the bill. He said the request was driven by larger project costs over the last several decades, with construction inflation causing guarantees to be used up in bigger chunks, and by the fact that the BFA has been close to its current cap. He said the agency does not use taxpayer funds, has never had a payout on a guarantee in nearly 35 years, and requires collateral, reserves, and an 80% loan-to-value buffer. He told members the Senate had a similar bill to raise the limit to $400 million and that the BFA considered that range acceptable. In response to questions, he said a smaller increase such as $150 million would cover known transactions but might not provide enough runway for future opportunities, and he confirmed the bill was brought at the BFA’s request. He also said businesses consider housing availability when deciding whether to locate in New Hampshire, since housing and workforce are key location factors. At the end of the work session, the chair closed House Bill 1042 and opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage of pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Nagel began introducing the bill and asked for copies of the treasurer’s debt-capacity report, but the transcript cuts off before any further action on HB 241.

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• It's a manipulation of procedure to prevent both the courts and the Senate from taking action to hold
• It's a manipulation of procedure<01:10:25.040><c> to</c><01:10:25.200><c> prevent</c><01:10:25.640><c
• > both</c><01:10:25.920><c> the</c><01:10:26.040><c> courts</c><01:10:26.760><c> and</c> procedure to
• prevent both the courts and procedure to prevent both the courts and the<01:10:27.040><c> Senate</c>
• Senator Mitchell did not disclose her conflict and did not abstain from a procedural vote that stood

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to be tabled and we don't want them to get a third reading motion before they're tabled, then the procedure
• would be not to put then the procedure would be not to put them<01:54:46.199><c> on</c> That being said
• And for procedural, I'll second.
• And for procedural, I'll second.
• </c><02:02:35.239><c> I'll</c><02:02:35.679><c> second</c> "Vote, and for procedural, I'll second it,

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• but to give a real-life example, kind of more focused on what, um, Michelle from the insurance commission
• </c><01:25:31.520><c> group</c> from the insurance um commission group from the insurance um commission
• So, and commission, you guys needed just a little of me today. >> I think your jacket brought us a lot
• So, &gt;&gt; and<02:25:21.040><c> commission,</c> Good morning, everyone. DJ Benton Court.
• and the insurance department, the item I'm handing out to you, basically took a look at all the procedure

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• a part of that, nor was there any discussion with the legislative branch about the process, the procedure
• a part of that, nor was there any discussion with the legislative branch about the process, the procedure
• to the start of early voting, 41,475 absentee ballots had been received according to our standard procedure
• people, not manipulate maps when the people become inconvenient, not silence opposition through procedural
• officials do the same thing that mob was trying to do, just with better suits and parliamentary procedure

Bills: SB116 , SB121 , SB130 , SB407

Committee: Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• testimony, you outlined how you give your own patients full, comprehensive information about whatever procedure
• You outlined how you give your own patients full, comprehensive information about whatever procedure
• district personnel from transporting students to medical or mental health appointments, visits, or procedures
• Mental Health appointments<01:09:34.000><c> visits</c><01:09:34.319><c> or</c><01:09:34.719><c> procedures
• </c> appointments visits or procedures appointments visits or procedures without<01:09:36.120><c> parental

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It's a medical procedure; trained doctors have to perform this, and we actually are having a hard time
• step up and start to do something to create the money to at least fund the medical parts of these procedures
• step up and start to do something to create the money to at least fund the medical parts of these procedures
• step up and start to do something to create the money to at least fund the medical parts of these procedures
• step up and start to do something to create the money to at least fund the medical parts of these procedures

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• ,</c><01:01:41.480><c> inconsistent</c> sex-rejecting procedures, inconsistent sex-rejecting procedures
• You know, if people who felt they were harmed by a procedure would report it to their board, um, with
• Or how are you just not going to have a counseling harmed by a by a procedure would report harmed by
• a by a procedure would report it<01:08:56.480><c> to</c><01:08:56.600><c> their</c><01:08:56.759><c>
• <01:09:34.440><c> done,</c> procedures done, procedures done, um<01:09:36.000><c> that</c><01:09:36.160

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Relating to the election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not

Bills: SB 8 , HB7 , HB15 , HB 265 , HCR 13 , SB 8 , HB 7 , HB 15 , HB 265 , HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• </c><01:13:39.520><c> on</c> the 2022 governor's commission on the 2022 governor's commission on digital
• In from the house on that commission.
• This is from the governor Cenu's commission on crypto that references the report of Governor Cenu's commission
• <01:56:01.440><c> on</c> commission on commission on crypto<01:56:03.360><c> that</c><01:56:03.599><c
• commission commission council.<02:26:04.720><c> Go</c><02:26:04.880><c> ahead.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• He said they have commissioned studies on ADUs, produced fact sheets on ADUs, and convened conferences
• He said they have commissioned studies on ADUs, produced fact sheets on ADUs, and convened conferences
• They have commissioned studies on ADUs, produced fact sheets on ADUs, and convened conferences on ADUs
• If you look at leasing a residential market lease, you have this many conditions and procedures to go
• If you look at leasing a residential market lease, you have this many conditions and procedures to go

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• SB number 54 by Hughes relating to the election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a resident

Bills: SB 8 , HB7 , HB15 , HB 265 , HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• This resolution pertains to the House rules of procedure to authorize additional constitutionally compliant

Bills: SB 8 , HB 7 , HB 15 , HB 265 , HCR 13

Keywords: immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, parental rights, public education, Texas Education Agency, TEA inspector general, school grievance process, student records, teacher certification, human sexuality instruction, parental consent, library materials, school transparency, educator misconduct, child abuse reporting, neglect reporting

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• HR 128, obviously amending the House Rules of Procedure to authorize additional constitutionally compliant

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• Senate Bill 16 by Hughes To the operation and administration of, and practices and procedures related

Bills: SB8 , SB10 , SB16 , SB8

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment, voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement

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• And then what procedures do you have in place?
• And then what procedures do you have in place?
• standard inspection protocols, and then what procedures do you have in place if an AV truck bypasses
• the DMV's economic analysis is fatally flawed and attempts to skirt California's Administrative Procedure

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard an informational hearing on California’s newly finalized autonomous vehicle regulations, with DMV and CHP officials describing the updated framework and committee members pressing them on safety, enforcement, and first-responder impacts. DMV said the rules, effective April 28, 2026, expand reporting, create a phased permitting system from testing to deployment, add requirements for safety cases, remote operations, and first-responder coordination, and open a path for heavy-duty AV testing and deployment while still prohibiting oversized loads and hazardous materials. CHP said it worked with DMV on enforcement tools, first-responder interaction plans, and training local agencies on the new notice of noncompliance process. Members asked about crash data, immobilizations, freeway and construction-zone safety, weigh-station enforcement, and whether foreign licenses can qualify for remote assistants or drivers; DMV and CHP said the rules are intended to keep AVs accountable and that heavy-duty AVs will be held to the same roadway standards as human-driven commercial vehicles. A second panel focused on data collection and enforcement. Consumer attorneys argued the prior rules were too limited because DMV stopped collecting meaningful data once AVs moved from testing to deployment, making it difficult for the public and litigants to understand incidents; they supported the new regulations but urged that the collected information be made public. The industry association said California now has the nation’s most robust AV oversight, with monthly or quarterly reporting of collisions, system failures, immobilizations, harsh braking, vehicle miles traveled, and notices of noncompliance, plus broad DMV authority to restrict or suspend operations. In response to questions, the industry said it generally supports the new framework, believes the regulations are clear, and does not favor full federal preemption of state AV rules, though it wants federal standards for design, construction, and performance. A third panel addressed first-responder interaction and remote operations. The San Francisco Fire Department described repeated AV interference with emergency scenes and said AVs have generated hundreds of “sleeper calls,” where passengers fall asleep and trigger 911 responses; the department said these incidents consume significant staff time and it wants better protocols to reduce unnecessary dispatches. Waymo said it has trained thousands of public-safety personnel, maintains a 24/7 emergency line, uses geofencing/avoid-the-area messages, and can allow first responders to manually override or move vehicles when needed. Committee members asked about sleeper-call prevention, remote assistant licensing and drug testing, communication redundancies during outages, and how manual overrides work for vehicles without traditional controls; Waymo said it is collaborating with responders and that its vehicles are designed to reach a safe stop if connectivity is lost. The final panel began with testimony on heavy-duty autonomous vehicles. A transportation researcher said freight is essential to California’s economy and that heavy-duty AVs pose distinct safety risks because of their weight, stopping distance, and the potentially severe consequences of crashes or immobilizations on highways. He said the new regulations are important because they create a regulated pathway for heavy-duty AV deployment, require a safety case, set mileage thresholds, and add reporting categories that can serve as leading safety indicators. The hearing was still in progress when the transcript ended, with additional testimony expected from labor and industry witnesses on heavy-duty AV deployment.