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• I'd say my favorite part about the Senate is the blue carpets. Nice. Okay, Mr.
• You guys are very entertaining to be a part of. Thank you. Very nice. Thank you for being here.
• That is not the most important part of community water fluoridation.
• So are you okay with that part of my bill?
• So are you okay with that part of my bill?

Bills: HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2129 , HB2170 , HB2210 , HB2228 , HB2352 , HB2460 , HB2533 , SB1019 , SB1045 , SB1050 , SB1078 , SB1083 , SB1167 , SB1184 , SCR1006

Committee: Senate Government

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology

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• As part of the Senate Bill 1294 process, ...that go along with this.
• Senator Smith: I'm sorry, there's a lot of parts of this bill that I have good questions on.
• Madam Chair, I'm sorry, there's a lot of parts of this bill that I have good questions on, I promise.
• This part needs to be understood very well.
• And it was 100% due in large part to maintenance issues.

Bills: S0558 , S1294 , S1468 , S1474 , S1682 , S1628

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.

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• One of the hardest parts... I'm here to speak in favor of Senate Bill 6025.
• And commingling data is really an important part of this whole process.
• Contract pharmacies are a key and integral part of the program.
• It was meant to be part of patient care. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
• Solving contract pharmacy and claims data reporting is part of that effort.

Bills: SB5904 , SB5915 , SB6025 , SB5933 , SB5990 , SB5981

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines

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• Part of the goals of this study is, first, we want to see what the best options are.
• The part of us helping to solve that problem with this critical mineral is we, So part of us helping
• It's part of the Dixie Forest. And do you plan to take the ore by truck to Cedar City?
• Promise Rock is a huge part of that.
• And we've come a long way, and I've been a great part of that.

Committee: Joint Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee

Keywords: 985, all

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• Part of the beauty of vocational training is you can pay for performance.
• But that is a big part of it.
• But there are parts of America. where there is federal land.
• And so part of the answer, yes, is zoning reform.
• There are some parts of America that are just great at turning poor kids into middle-income adults.

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.

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• So that's another part of this bill.
• So that's another part of this bill.
• Thank you. part of the conversation, yet we won't part of the conversation, yet we won't allow<01:23:
• was the part about the coercion.
• </c> and we want this part ruled out. and we want this part ruled out.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, April 13, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• We got about 20 in my part of the world.
• ><c> of</c> Hampshire and then they are part of Hampshire and then they are part of EnergizeCT<00:42:
• So, as part of that, connected programs.
• It's part of ISO New England, but rates.
• </c> was part of the original original bill. was part of the original original bill.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> a new report that just said that in part a new report that just said that in part because<00:35:
• </c><02:49:26.720><c> of</c> was also a topic as is the as part of was also a topic as is the as part
• </c><02:55:45.760><c> Part-time</c> virtual education program. Part-time virtual education program.
• So that’s why these virtual students are all part of a school, and so as part of that the school gets
• </c><03:07:14.240><c> of</c> all part of a school and so as part of all part of a school and so as part

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: 916, all

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• western part of my district, and then flows into the coastal...
• western part of my district, and then flows into the coastal...
• Ramaswamy are working on, to say what parts of the government are working and what parts aren't, where
• </c> million I think got pulled back and part million I think got pulled back and part of<03:41:05.760
• </c> people they have to contribute as part people they have to contribute as part of<03:42:54.159><c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It's just a part of the culture.
• It's just a part of the culture. And so it's actually lost my trade of thoughts on the story.
• I'm also the executive director of Newburgh John Charles, which is part of Hebrew Senior Life.
• I'm also the executive director of Newburgh John Charles, which is part of Hebrew Senior Life.
• Sorry for that oversight on my part. Back to our questions.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met at Brookhaven at Lexington to continue discussing continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with a focus on financial viability, entrance fees, refund policies, and how the industry is evolving. Speakers explained that nonprofit CCRCs have shifted away from building entirely new campuses since the 2008 financial crisis, and now more often grow through expansions, affiliations, mergers, or added home- and community-based services. They also noted that many newer CCRCs, especially nationwide, are being built without on-campus skilled nursing, relying instead on assisted living, memory care, or off-site arrangements, and that zoning and local approval can affect expansion plans. A substantial portion of the discussion centered on financial health and consumer protection. Panelists said the most important indicators of a strong CCRC are high occupancy, strong liquidity, and reinvestment in the property, with low occupancy and declining days cash on hand cited as warning signs. They described how actuarial reviews are used to estimate health care utilization and set pricing, and said staffing shortages are often a bigger financial pressure than resident care utilization itself. On refunds, speakers said entrance-fee refunds are generally paid when a unit is resold and the new entrance fee is received, and that resident refunds are usually protected even in bankruptcy, though residents are unsecured creditors. Massachusetts examples such as Reed’s Landing and the Groves were cited as cases where residents remained in place and refunds were ultimately protected. The group also discussed a pending disclosure bill on Beacon Hill related to entrance fees and refund transparency. LeadingAge Massachusetts said it supports clearer disclosure so residents understand refund provisions, and reported that among surveyed member CCRCs, the average time to provide an entrance-fee refund over the past two years was about 117 days. Participants emphasized the need to balance consumer protection with preserving the financial stability of the communities. The commission also reviewed upcoming dates: a virtual public hearing/listening session on June 16, the next commission meeting on June 23, and a later discussion planned on consumer rights, protections, and advertising practices. The meeting concluded with introductions of commission members and an invitation for attendees to tour the Brookhaven campus.

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• Why, for the better part of last year, was I and my constituent Jim Roberts constantly pointed in circles
• This is a part that I don't think anyone has any issue with. We are facing an epic...
• So the concerning part about the carve-out is we don't really know what DNR knows.
• This is true in many parts of this state: we don't have enough landfills to hold our own waste, and we
• This is part of their work, and so they apparently This is part of their work.

Committee: House Emerging Issues

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And the second part I want to ask about is any kind of idea on how do you put a rate of return on this
• Part of my job is reaching out to these businesses individually and being like, hey, would you like to
• Part of my job is reaching out to these businesses individually and being like, hey, would you like to
• I'm glad that you touched on the part.
• For volunteerism, I can't support that part. For volunteerism, I can't support that part.

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard House Bill 3359, presented by Rep. Travis Wilson on behalf of Rep. Riggs. The bill would create a state income tax credit for donations to registered school robotics/STEAM programs, including cash, equipment, software, materials, and certain employee volunteer hours. The proposal was described as a 20% credit, capped at $10 million annually beginning in tax year 2027, with a six-year sunset. Committee members raised questions about whether the credit applies to individuals or businesses, how volunteer hours would be valued, whether the bill should be limited to qualified coaches or employees rather than parents or general volunteers, which state agency would administer reporting, and whether the 20% rate should be higher. Rep. Wilson said he was open to clarifying amendments and noted the bill sponsor would need to weigh changes. The bill’s student author and witness, Sarah Waldron, a Westminster Christian Academy senior and robotics team CEO, testified in support. She said the bill was intended to help Missouri schools, especially under-resourced ones, access funding for robotics programs and argued that the credit would leverage private donations into student opportunities and workforce development. She clarified that the volunteer-hour provision was meant for business employees, not individual volunteers, and said she had drafted an amendment to provide higher credits for schools with higher free-and-reduced-lunch percentages. Several committee members praised her work and discussed the need to target aid toward schools with fewer resources. Arne C. A.C. Dinoff, State Public Advocate, testified in opposition. He praised the student’s initiative but argued the state could not afford another tax credit given budget deficits and said volunteerism should not be tied to a fiscal reward. He also questioned the fiscal note and said robotics support should be handled locally rather than through a state tax credit. No vote was taken, and the chair concluded the hearing after testimony.

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• It was offered by Senator Baruth and was read and adopted on the part of the Senate.
• and<00:03:04.760><c> adopted</c><00:03:05.280><c> on</c><00:03:05.400><c> the</c><00:03:05.480><c> part
• </c> and adopted on the part of the Senate. and adopted on the part of the Senate.
• But there are times when there can be negligence, carelessness on the part of state actors or municipal
• of state actors or municipal on the part of state actors or municipal uh<00:10:19.600><c> employees<

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• The Mississippi Site Development Fund, this is part of MDA, $43,500,000.
• Fund, this is part of MDA, $43,500,000.
• That’s the second part.
• You have the R&R part and the capital improvements fund part of $45 million.
• And I thank you all for allowing us to be a part of your organization, to be a colleague of yours.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• This provided our students the opportunity to take part in fun obstacle course activities outside on
• field. to take part in a fun obstacle course activities outside the field.
• We submitted both Part A and B of the application, and we're currently waiting to hear back on the DOE
• As part of this work, we are examining the tools we use to support students, including evaluating our
• Caring is a big part, too, as in caring for residents and working with teammates.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Education

Keywords: 1212, all

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• But part of, I think, what we're getting at in... And there's a couple others.
• But part of, I think, what we're getting at and part of what I think we're hoping to learn through this
• But part of, I think, what we're getting at in, And there's a couple of others.
• But part of, I think, what we're getting at and part of what I think we're hoping to learn through this
• This is all part of a push to really bring across from the charter system those successes into our public

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 883, which would give qualifying high-performing charter schools and traditional school districts more flexibility over spending and reduce certain state reporting requirements. The sponsor and Emily McClure of the Idaho Charter School Network said the bill is intended to reward strong academic, financial, and operational performance with greater local control, while preserving accountability and avoiding any threat to federal funding. Supporters from American Classical Schools of Idaho said the measure would help schools allocate funds more effectively and reduce redundant compliance work; a district witness opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal treatment among public schools and conflicts with the idea of common schools. After questions about which reports would be waived and whether federal funds would be affected, the committee voted to send HB 883 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Joint Memorial 19, which expresses support for a federal effort to disband the U.S. Department of Education. Senator Den Hartog argued that education is not an enumerated federal power and said dismantling the department could reduce federal overreach while preserving student protections and shifting administration of programs elsewhere in the federal government. Testimony in support came from Idaho Family Policy Center, which said the department violates federalism and parental authority. Opponents raised concerns about uncertainty over where programs such as Title I, Pell Grants, special education, and school nutrition would be housed, and one witness warned that eliminating the department could worsen inequities and undermine civil rights and research functions. The committee ultimately voted to send HJM 19 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, and then adjourned.

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• just the littlest ego, I did a video on, gosh, I hope it's not too long of a video, but a video on part
• ...and then when you scoot on over there, over where NAU is, we've got Flagstaff, and then we have parts
• The access for the hospital and every part of that for our community and the whole area of the White
• I would say that's a tremendous part of that, but the biggest part here, I would tell you, is really
• Can you say that part again? Or I think you were talking about the investment?

Committee: House House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference

Summary: The Rural Economic Development Committee heard presentations focused on district needs and infrastructure priorities in LD7, including a video and testimony on the East Wilford Road Extension in Show Low and Gold Canyon/Lost Dutchman Days. Show Low officials, Navajo County leaders, and the city manager described the road extension as a shovel-ready project that would improve traffic flow, provide a new bridge over Shoal Creek/Show Low Creek designed for a 100-year flood, and create a critical alternate emergency route for evacuations and access to Summit Healthcare. They emphasized past flooding and wildfire evacuation concerns, the project’s regional importance, and the city’s local financial commitment, including $7.56 million already pledged. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1272, which appropriates $5 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027 for the state match for the Douglas Port of Entry, contingent on a $678 million federal GSA award. Senator Gallen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff said the project would support trade with Mexico, create jobs, improve border security, and help modernize port operations; they also noted a September 2026 deadline and that the city has already secured $20 million of the needed $50 million match, with additional funding still being sought. Testimony highlighted the port’s economic impact, the city’s small tax base, and the potential for federal and private investment leverage. After questions from members about safety, timelines, private participation, and local contributions, the committee voted to return SB 1272 with a due pass recommendation. The motion passed 6-0, with one member absent; Representative Bolt explained his yes vote by citing the bill’s importance to commerce, economic development, and border security.

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• Representative Dale Hawkins, Legislative District 2, serving Clearwater, Benewah, Kootenai, part of Boundary
• , part of Bonner.
• We're constantly hearing about our jails being overfull, and this is part of this issue.
• And this is just one small part of it. And that's who I represent.
• And what's going on, and this is just one small part of it, and that's who I represent, is the folks.

Committee: House Local Government

Summary: The Local Government Committee approved the February 24, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 660, sponsored by Representative Dale Hawkins. Hawkins said the bill would require law enforcement to collect and publish biannual statewide data on the immigration status and nationality of arrested individuals, arguing Idaho taxpayers should know the costs and jail impacts associated with people in the country unlawfully. He said the bill was intended to create a uniform reporting system and that the state needs better information to manage immigration-related detention costs. Testimony was split. Supporters, including Secure Idaho representatives Michael Angela and Tim O’Donnell, said the bill would improve transparency, use information already gathered during booking, and help lawmakers make policy based on measurable data. Opponents, including Idaho Chiefs of Police Association representative Tracy Bastercia, argued the bill would burden local police, create confusion about who must collect the data, potentially duplicate work already done at the jail level, and raise concerns about asking citizens their nationality and publishing sensitive information. Several members questioned whether the fiscal note was accurate and whether the bill should be limited to sheriff’s offices and jail booking rather than all law enforcement agencies. After closing testimony, Representative Wheeler moved to hold the bill in committee, but that motion failed 8-7. The original motion to send HB 660 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation then passed 8-7. The chair noted interest in possible cleanup of the bill’s language, and the committee adjourned with a reminder that it may need to meet again later in the week for Senate bills.

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• Representative Dale Hawkins, Legislative District 2, serving Clearwater, Benoit, Cheshone, part of Cootney
• , part of Bonner.
• And this is part of this issue.
• And this is just one small part of it.
• And that’s who I represent. ...and what’s going on, and this is just one small part of it, and that’s

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 989, all

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• He described it as the last part of the cleanup since the line of insurance was privatized in 2005.
• We required them to be a part of Brick Street Mutual, and we stabilized our market.
• so much that it's burdensome not only to us to fund, but also to the county boards of education, as part
• The second part I kind of have a problem with, but we'd have to get back to the original bill, and then
• "To that part of it. So that's... but okay.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and approved the March 4, 2026 minutes by voice vote. The committee first considered House Bill 55, which updates and modernizes workers’ compensation statutes to reflect the privatized system, remove obsolete provisions, and adjust the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review from five members to three. The Insurance Commissioner testified that the bill is part of the cleanup from privatization and would give the governor more flexibility in appointments. After adopting a strike-and-insert amendment and a title amendment, the committee reported HB 55 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. The committee then took up House Bill 5463, which would reduce BRIM’s required liability coverage for county boards of education from $1.25 million to $1 million per occurrence and eliminate the separate $5 million excess coverage requirement. BRIM’s director testified that the excess market was difficult to access and costly, but several senators raised concerns that lowering coverage could reduce protection for victims and school-related claims. After a divided vote, the motion to report the bill failed, and HB 5463 was not passed by the committee. Next, the committee considered House Bill 4869, creating guaranteed issue rights for Medicare supplement policies, including annual birthday replacement rights and a special right for certain Medicaid recipients losing eligibility. Counsel said the bill would prohibit underwriting barriers during the guaranteed issue periods and require an annual report on premium trends. With no amendments offered, the committee reported HB 4869 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 5462 on mine subsidence insurance. The bill would allow the mine subsidence fund to offset payments by amounts received from other sources and limit lawsuits over claims reported to BRIM. Members debated a proposed strike-and-insert amendment that would have softened the litigation limits and added notice and remedy provisions, but the amendment was rejected. The committee then reported HB 5462 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and the meeting adjourned.