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• , appropriating additional monies to the Division of Veterans Services for fiscal year 2027, reducing
• , appropriating additional monies to the Division of Veterans Services for fiscal year 2027, reducing
• It's the Idaho Health and Social Services Ombudsman Office letter.
• If you can imagine it this way, it's just an expedited service.
• So I'm just imagining If you can imagine it this way, it's just an expedited service.

Keywords: 989, all

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• I'm aware of that, but I found legislative services to be very helpful when it comes to that.
• They pay school tax, they pay regular property tax, even though they don't, other than fire and police
• </c><00:11:57.279><c> to</c><00:11:57.519><c> be</c> but I I found legislative services to be but I I
• and police, they don't other than fire and police, they don't get<00:15:50.240><c> any</c><00:15:50.399
• </c><02:11:19.920><c> something</c> send into legislative services something send into legislative services

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• been able to send troopers had<00:17:35.039><c> there</c><00:17:35.280><c> been</c><00:17:35.440><c> fire
• </c><00:17:35.840><c> firearm</c><00:17:36.400><c> violations</c> had there been fire firearm violations
• had there been fire firearm violations there.<00:17:37.679><c> Uh</c><00:17:38.000><c> we</c><00:17:
• I'm the director of the Department of Family Services.
• intertwined and somewhat confusing, given that the Department of Health and the Department of Family Services

Bills: HB0130 , HB0095 , HB0096 , HB0097 , SF0101 , SF0106 , SF0067 , SF0123

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• including projects Technologies strategy including projects Technologies products<00:20:00.720><c> services
• </c><00:20:01.720><c> or</c><00:20:01.960><c> measures</c><00:20:02.480><c> that</c> products services
• or measures that products services or measures that promote<00:20:03.039><c> Energy</c><00:20:03.559
• 38:13.920><c> it</c> do you want to pass off I'll tackle it do you want to pass off I'll tackle it fire
• thank you Senator friends uh chair fire thank you Senator friends uh chair friends<00:38:17.960><c>

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These are critical safety net services. These are critical safety net services.
• The program doesn't fund those services, those in-home services.
• have social service background.
• services and employee benefits.
• All right, I am the service agency for them. The biggest thing, I am the service agency for them.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.

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• Gentlemen, thank you for your service to our great state.
• This is for a disbursing officer around fire protection that was needed.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• professions and groups that must be included in the technical advisory group, including the state fire
• Having more manufacturers will allow for more competition and more people in the market, and more service

Summary: The committee heard three housing-related bills. SB 5937 would regulate smart access systems in rental housing by requiring landlords, on tenant request, to provide non-biometric and non-app-based alternatives such as physical keys, key fobs, or key cards, and by adding privacy-policy and data-minimization requirements for smart access systems. The bill’s sponsor and a tenant testified in support, describing concerns about app-based entry systems tracking movement and collecting personal data. The Washington Multifamily Housing Association testified neutral, saying the bill had been improved through stakeholder work and amendments that allowed privacy-policy links and delayed implementation until January 1, 2027. The hearing on the bill was closed with no vote taken. The committee then heard ESSB 5156, which directs the State Building Code Council to allow smaller elevators in apartment buildings up to six stories and 24 units and creates a technical advisory group to review certain elevator safety requirements. The sponsor and several supporters argued the bill would reduce elevator costs, improve feasibility for small multifamily and middle-housing projects, and increase accessibility and age-friendly housing. The National Elevator Industry opposed the bill’s harmonization language in Section 2, paragraph 2, warning it could create ambiguity, multiple standards, and litigation, but said it would be neutral if that language were removed. Other industry and housing advocates supported the measure as a way to lower costs and expand housing supply. No action was taken during the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 6237, which would require landlords to disclose flood risk information to tenants for leases entered into after December 31, 2026. The disclosure would note whether a property may be in a flood hazard area, where tenants can find county flood information, and that the landlord’s insurance does not cover tenants’ belongings. The Washington Multifamily Housing Association testified neutral, saying the bill had been narrowed to a more manageable disclosure and that removing a requirement to recommend flood insurance addressed concerns about landlords acting as insurance advisers. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the chair announced the committee would meet again the next day.

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• I AM HERE WITH COMMITTEE A QUAKER BASED SERVICE FOUNDATION AND I'M HERE TO OPPOSE THIS BILL.
• WE DID IT AND THEY SAID YES GO AHEAD AND MOVE FORWARD AND DRAW FIRE AND SO I DID.

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• County, and other counties regarding the congestion in our state's attorney offices, our judicial services
• the fact that whenever we do want to shut down the pull tabs for four hours for, you know, for the fire

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on HB 1596, which would change low-level marijuana and THC possession and paraphernalia offenses into non-criminal citations or infractions, with fines and court procedures varying by amount and age. The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to reduce burdens on law enforcement, prosecutors, indigent defense, and the courts, while still deterring possession; testimony from the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents supported the bill but suggested an amendment to keep those under 21 in infraction status rather than non-criminal citation status, to align more closely with alcohol laws. Committee members questioned whether the bill was based on weight rather than potency, how it would affect criminal records, and whether the proposed amendment would treat 20-year-olds with marijuana similarly to 20-year-olds with alcohol. Opposition came from the Chiefs of Police Association, Ward County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association, which argued the bill would decriminalize a Schedule I substance and move North Dakota toward legalization contrary to voter decisions. They also said existing local plea practices already reduce workload and that the bill would still leave law enforcement with evidence handling and reporting duties. After debate, the committee adopted a do not pass recommendation on HB 1596 by a 5-2 vote. The committee then took up HB 1416, a gaming-related bill involving charitable gaming and the ability to conduct multiple gaming activities at a site. Members discussed concerns about rural facilities, local flexibility, and whether the bill was necessary given that gaming activities can be paused or covered during another event. Senator Myrdal moved a do not pass recommendation, which passed on a 5-2 vote. The committee then adjourned until the next morning, with two bills still pending for later consideration.

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• Capitol tour guides, the pages, the parliamentarians, Secretary of the Senate, the lobbyists, the fire
• it is just an incredible opportunity for an eternity second that we're allowed to serve in public service

Bills: SCR7

Keywords: legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority, 1185, senate, all

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• And according to the Colorado State Forester, the primary threats are fire suppression and chronic overbrowsing
• And according to the Colorado State Forester, the primary threats are fire suppression and chronic overbrowsing
• And according to the Colorado State Forester, the primary threats are fire suppression and chronic overbrowsing
• 00:23:43.280><c> primary</c><00:23:43.840><c> threats</c><00:23:44.400><c> are</c><00:23:44.560><c> fire
• </c> Forester, the primary threats are fire Forester, the primary threats are fire suppression<00:23:

Keywords: Continuation of today's legislative session, beginning at 7:45 pm., 981, all

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• This is mainly an amendment that would replace the bill to address the concerns the fire marshal raised
• I believe the fire marshal is working on a plan to get to five or six floors.
• I believe the fire marshal and I believe that they'll work to get there, but I think four floors is a
• Um, I believe the fire<00:28:06.960><c> marshall</c><00:28:07.200><c> and</c><00:28:07.360><c> I</c><
• 00:28:07.520><c> believe</c><00:28:07.679><c> that</c><00:28:07.840><c> they'll</c> fire marshall and

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> value or payment for goods or services. value or payment for goods or services.
• So my question is 911 service.
• </c> services only for gas. services only for gas.
• No internet, no cell service.
• </c> existing service service providers. existing service service providers.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 February, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

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• CMUA represents 86 public utilities that provide water, wastewater, gas, and electric service in California
• SB 54 incentivizes and ultimately mandates shifts away from plastics in packaging and food service ware
• that not only support my workforce that I represent, but also first responders, teachers, and other services
• They had to scramble to figure out how to balance their budgets and pay their police and fire.
• They had to scramble to figure out how to balance their budgets and pay their police and fire.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on environmental quality, climate planning, transparency, water affordability, plastics, recycling, and refinery transition planning. SB 1087, by Senator Cabaldon, would modernize SB 375 regional climate and transportation planning by extending planning cycles, clarifying target-setting and review processes, and reducing time and cost burdens; metropolitan planning organizations strongly supported it, while environmental groups and industry raised concerns about VMT, GHG metrics, CEQA, and implementation details. Committee members generally agreed the process is too costly and complex, but urged the author to keep the bill focused on simpler, less expensive planning and better progress reporting. The bill was moved as amended to Senate Transportation and kept on call. SB 1239, by Senator Jones, would require CARB to update its standardized regulatory impact assessment when a major regulation is materially changed; supporters framed it as a transparency and affordability measure, while the chair argued it could slow rulemaking and discourage agencies from incorporating public feedback. The bill failed on the committee vote and was kept on call. SB 1125, by Senator Menjivar, would create a statewide low-income water rate assistance program, contingent on funding, to help households facing rising water bills; public water agencies, environmental justice groups, local governments, and community members from rural areas testified in support, emphasizing affordability and the lack of statewide assistance. The chair and members expressed support for the need for such a program, and the bill passed 3-1 and was kept on call. SB 1180, by Senator Allen, would establish implementation rules for the plastic pollution mitigation fund created by SB 54, including eligibility, reporting, transparency, and technical assistance for smaller organizations and tribes; environmental justice, conservation, and local government groups supported it, while producer and industry groups opposed unless amended, seeking tighter links to measurable mitigation outcomes and the covered products under SB 54. The bill passed 3-0 and was kept on call. SB 1161, by Senator Valadares, would require CARB to provide clearer, plain-language economic analysis of regulations and their impacts on households; supporters described it as a transparency and affordability measure, while some environmental groups offered respectful or qualified opposition. The chair said she could support it as amended, and the bill passed 4-0 and was kept on call. The committee also heard SB 955, by Senator Blakespear, to update California’s beverage container recycling program so major sellers participate and consumers have convenient return options; supporters said it would improve redemption access and program effectiveness, and the bill passed 5-0 and was kept on call. Finally, SB 1259, also by Senator Blakespear, would require refineries to provide earlier disclosure of cleanup liabilities and closure planning information so the state and communities can plan for refinery site remediation and reuse; the author framed it as a transparency and transition-planning measure, and testimony began in support as the transcript ended.

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• </c><00:20:49.919><c> a</c><00:20:50.240><c> true</c> We all thank him for his service. a true We all
• to to the people in valuable services to to the people in the<01:52:00.400><c> state.
• </c> services coordinated within the state. services coordinated within the state.
• for many months for is out of service for many months for some<02:01:19.800><c> reason.
• ,</c> control, limit constituent services, control, limit constituent services, restrict<02:45:57.600

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• involving students who have been disciplined for not using preferred pronouns, and teachers who have been fired
• . pronouns, and teachers who have been fired for that.
• The school told him he couldn't and fired him simply because he didn't want to speak something that he

Bills: SB211 , HB96 , SB215 , SB257 , SB13 , SB13

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising

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• So if someone voluntarily separates from me, goes to work for somebody else, and then they get fired
• I've always thought that public service, when done with integrity and humility, is one of the highest
• Secretary of State requested that the criminal, let’s see, the, oh, excuse me, the basic civil legal services
• There will be an amendment on the floor to remove the puppy protection, the basic civil legal services

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Their project aims to provide their services to more than 5,000 patients in the state.
• And it also—it was interesting to be on line 84, assurance that the necessary health care services will
• And it says right here, provision of services orders not to resuscitate in patient-directed medical orders
• I have worked as a pre-hospital medical director in several states for EMS and fire agencies.

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Summary: The committee first received an update from the Department of Health on the Cancer Connect Collaborative, the Cancer Innovation Fund, and the new Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, created and expanded by recent legislation. The department reported that the Cancer Innovation Fund has awarded $80 million to 95 researchers to date, with $60 million available in the current cycle and 65 projects funded across 28 institutions in 16 cancer areas last year. The new pediatric cancer incubator received $30 million and awarded four Florida children’s hospitals $7.5 million each. Senators asked about outreach to oncologists statewide, peer review and accountability, funding for National Cancer Institute-affiliated institutions, and whether underserved and rural areas are being prioritized; the department said it uses website notices, listservs, collaborative outreach, and eligibility criteria favoring rural and high-cancer-care providers, and that it monitors projects through reports, expenditures, and contract provisions. The committee then heard Senate Bill 312 on patient-directed medical orders, which would create a voluntary, portable, physician-authorized electronic registry for patients to document end-of-life and serious-illness treatment preferences. Supporters, including nurses, hospice and emergency care advocates, and medical professionals, said the bill would help ensure patient wishes are accessible in emergencies, reduce unwanted interventions, and improve continuity of care. Opponents, including Florida Right to Life, argued the bill could broaden end-of-life decisions too far, raise privacy and coercion concerns, and allow withdrawal of care inappropriately. The sponsor said the measure is intended to support patient autonomy and is not anti-life, and noted she was open to amendments. After public testimony, the committee voted on SB 312 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed support from Senators Berman and Harrell, with the bill passing on the committee vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I respect your service in dealing with this.
• It also describes services provided by the office. There is a committee substitute, Mr. Chairman.
• This bill authorizes an institution to immediately fire a professor for discriminating against a student
• nighttime demonstrations would prohibit peaceful candlelight vigils held in remembrance of military service

Bills: SB2972 , SB1909 , SB2815 , SB735 , SB2233 , SB800 , SB1069 , SB2683 , SB2986 , SB2058 , SB2310 , SB2055 , SB1032

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

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• Emergency police, vehicles, fire, amulets, tow trucks, tech stock trucks, utility trucks, municipal..
• As Mayor Pro Tem mentioned, offering fast cash, jobs, or cheap services that intentionally target vulnerable
• In 2023, we were awarded a federal grant to extend fiber and fixed wireless services into unserved and
• not only cause as economic loss and delay, but could also potentially cut access from emergency services

Bills: SB35 , SB284 , SB296 , SB305 , SB857 , SB995 , SB1121 , SB1555 , SB1902 , SCR25 , SB 35

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County