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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Member Barkis, members of the committee, Steve Rourke, Olympic Region Administrator, and I'm going to share
- So more to come on that, but we wanted to share with you at least our initial assessment of what the
- So more to come on that, but we wanted to share with you at least our initial assessment of what the
- I will say that on all permanent work, I didn't say this earlier, it's at a pro rata share.
Committee:
House Transportation
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE-SENATE AND HOUSE Jan 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm happy to share the forms.
- understanding through the contract they do lunch and learns for our PCPs on a monthly basis, and we get to share
- “Share what topics we would like for AFMC to do in those lunch and learns, and we’re going to add this
- would have absolutely... ...gone and engaged with you on that, and that they had savings because they shared
Summary:
The committee approved the December 8 minutes and referred items C1 and C2 to the labor and environment subcommittees, adopting the chair’s recommendations. The main substantive item was a DHS rule package revising the State Plan Personal Care Manual and the Arkansas Independent Assessment (ARIA) Manual. DHS said the revisions would repeal and replace the current manuals with streamlined versions, remove overlapping language, implement Act 853 by shifting licensure/certification for personal care agencies to the Department of Health, lengthen personal care prior authorizations from six months to one year, and keep the 64-hour monthly cap. For ARIA, DHS said it would remove references to state plan personal care, clarify telehealth and in-person assessments, and add/update sections for PASS, AR Choices, Living Choices, and PACE.
DHS argued the current independent assessment process is costly and not controlling utilization, citing a 95% approval rate, annual spending of more than $212 million on personal care for about 17,000 people, and an estimated $6.173 million in savings from eliminating the Optum assessment and reducing prior-authorization frequency. Agency witnesses said the new process would reinsert primary care practitioner involvement, use standardized evaluation and prescription forms, and rely on personal care provider nurses for the assessment step, with training already available through an AFMC contract. Several members questioned whether PCPs should be used as gatekeepers, whether the change would delay services, and whether the savings estimate accounted for training or provider burden. Some members also raised concerns about conflicts of interest, the workload on physicians, and whether the agency had adequately worked with the existing vendor to improve the current system.
The discussion became contentious, with Senator Irvin and others strongly opposing the proposal as inconsistent with the earlier independent-assessment approach and urging DHS to slow down and work with legislators. Other members asked for clarification on how the new process would work for new applicants and whether it would affect waiver or PASS participants; DHS said the rule would not apply to PASS and should not delay services. At the end of the hearing, the chair offered DHS the option to pull the rule down and work off-record with legislators on a revised proposal, and DHS agreed. The meeting then adjourned without further business or a final vote on the rule.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So we shared the cost based on the cost of the food and the number of portions that we were going to
- I share this to make this point: SNAP is not an anti-hunger bill.
- Share any other veterans. Senator Ramos, anyone else veterans in the chamber? Senator Pope.
- And so, regardless of your politics or where we are at ideology and what we believe, we all I'll share
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 17th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Each and every day that they're down here, I want to share that it's not easy.
- I'd like to share a few thoughts about the Veterans Committee and the work and the bill that is going
- connection to a retired police officer, and after a tragic suicide of a police officer in Iraq. region, he shared
- Consequently, after he voiced that support, his share in the last election of the youth vote did go up
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill to toughen requirements for repeat DWIs 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Park Tavern people, the family members of others impacted, all who've shared their stories with me
- members of others impacted,<00:12:15.920><c> all</c><00:12:16.079><c> who've</c><00:12:16.480><c> shared
- </c><00:12:16.720><c> their</c> impacted, all who've shared their impacted, all who've shared their stories
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I share Senator Woods and Senator Gallegos. Welcome to Legislative Council, congratulations.
- Share worth, souls, and Stefaniks.
- Woods, and share. Right, Legislative health and human services.
- Um, this particular office is shared by 3 legislative members, um, for both chambers.
Committee:
House Legislative Council
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SO IT'S A HEFTY SUM AND I SHARE IN YOUR COMMITMENT FOR THAT.
- THINK THAT THAT IS OBVIOUSLY A TOPIC OF CONVERSATION AS WE MOVE ON INTO CONFERENCE BUT I CAN CERTAINLY SHARE
- WITH YOU THAT THE PRESIDENTS SHARED HIS COMMITMENT AGAIN NOT JUST TO REDUCE TAXES IN THE FINANCIAL BURDEN
- Passidomo: I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR COMING AND SHARING YOUR VIEWS RESPECTFULLY.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- on the federal— because we have a state version of what, and we have the agreements where we are sharing
- And we have the agreements where we are sharing this data back and forth with the federal government,
- So being on the gang list is also going to get people looked at, potentially, because we share this information
- As the state shares that information with the federal government, it seems highly likely to me, knowing
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Keywords:
overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security heard several bills related to border security, law enforcement databases, DPS aviation maintenance, and transportation motor fuels. SB 2199, after brief invited testimony from the Texas Trucking Association and DPS, was left pending at first and later reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote. SB 2332, relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety, was laid out by Senator Parker, with DPS and TechSOT witnesses explaining that it would centralize DPS aircraft maintenance under DPS, align state law with FAA responsibility rules, and potentially reduce costs and downtime; it was later reported favorably on a 5-0 vote and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 2949, relating to the regulation of transportation motor fuels, was also adopted as a committee substitute and reported favorably on a 4-1 vote, with a member noting continued interest in refining port-of-entry transloading issues.
The committee spent the most time on SB 2201, which would revise Texas intelligence database criteria for criminal street gangs and foreign terrorist organizations. Senator Birdwell described the bill as adding safeguards such as requiring officer identification on submissions, setting retention and validation rules, and updating criteria to reflect technology and social media use. Invited witnesses from the district attorney’s office, DPS, and the Texas Anti-Gang Center generally supported the bill and said it would improve reliability and accountability. Public testimony included support from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and opposition from the Texas Civil Rights Project and the ACLU of Texas, which argued the bill’s language on implied or demonstrated self-admission and other criteria was vague, overly broad, and could lead to erroneous inclusion in the database and downstream consequences. After debate, SB 2201 was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote, with Senator Eckhardt voting no.
During questioning on SB 2201, members discussed how gang-database entries are used in investigations and prosecutions, the meaning of “family member,” the scope of self-admission, and how “previously documented areas” would be identified in practice. Opponents raised concerns about due process, First and Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and possible federal consequences if state database information is shared. Supporters emphasized that the database is a law-enforcement tool for identifying organized criminal activity and that the committee substitute adds training, audits, and accountability measures. The committee then completed its business and recessed subject to the call of the chair.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Committee Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that many billions of dollars could be California's share of that, and so the impacts not just
- We know that many billions of dollars could be California's share of that, and so the impacts not just
- And for specifically the population who's undocumented, the federal government does fund a share of their
- couldn't speak to any sort of specific stakeholder claims, but generally, you know, Medi-Cal is a sizable share
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects.
Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts.
Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then there are a few repealers for the employee gain sharing that is also included in this particular
- for the then there are a few repealers for the employee<00:10:12.800><c> gain</c><00:10:13.120><c> sharing
- um</c><00:10:15.200><c> that</c><00:10:15.519><c> is</c><00:10:15.760><c> also</c> employee gain sharing
- um that is also employee gain sharing um that is also included<00:10:16.480><c> in</c><00:10:16.800>
Bills:
HF2783
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 8, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And we saw our veterans come in here and share the concern with us.
- And I have the VFW Post 8195 in my district, and they shared the same concern with me that the other
- veterans came here to share with us.
- but I know you, and I know you will take the time to work and address the concerns that are being shared
Summary:
The Budget Committee met with a quorum and considered eight bills. The first major item, House Bill 1467 on gambling, drew extensive debate and strong opposition from veterans organizations and related groups, who warned the bill’s language could unintentionally criminalize raffles and gaming machines used by American Legion and VFW posts for charitable fundraising. The sponsor said the bill would strengthen gambling penalties, authorize fantasy sports contests, preempt local enforcement, and require more reporting on illegal gambling, and he said he was open to amendments later. Despite concerns from several members about unintended consequences and local preemption, the committee passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote.
The committee then heard and passed House Bill 711, creating a statewide “spectrum alert” for missing autistic children and requiring FDLE training for law enforcement; House Bill 1335, allowing Medicaid coverage for blood-based colorectal cancer screening; House Bill 843, making clarifying changes to Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission trust funds; House Bill 1371, strengthening protections for law enforcement and first responders, including penalties for attacks on officers and measures related to false reports and blood-borne pathogen exposure; House Bill 1405, revising youth prevention services for status offenders; House Bill 1053, updating FDLE-related statutes and adding support for retired police dogs; and House Bill 751, expanding health insurance protections for law enforcement and their families after catastrophic injury or death and clarifying fraud penalties.
Several bills were amended before passage, including HB 1371, which adopted an amendment removing a section to avoid fiscal impact, and HB 1053, which removed proposed changes to the capital complex definition. Most measures received supportive testimony from law enforcement, health, or advocacy groups and passed with little opposition. The committee concluded by reporting all of the listed bills favorably and then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 7, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Brevard County is the only one that would be left, and Brevard County does virtually nothing because we share
- We did community outreach, which included letting agricultural producers know about cost-share contracts
- We did community outreach, which included letting agricultural producers know about cost share contracts
- So contracts done by NRCS or the Office of Ag Water Policy currently share employees, and they can work
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee met and first took up CS/HB 973, a broad special districts bill focused heavily on soil and water conservation districts. The bill would dissolve 35 soil and water districts effective December 31, 2025, based on an OPAGA review that found widespread problems such as lack of revenue, inactive boards, poor notice practices, public records issues, and late financial reporting. It also would let special districts use state contracts, authorize FDLE background checks for district employees, preserve fire district taxing/service authority after annexation, extend liability protections for outdoor recreation on certain district lands, tighten eligibility for soil and water supervisors, and shift complaint review to the Commission on Ethics. Supporters argued the districts are often inactive, duplicative, and costly to review, while opponents said many districts provide local conservation, water quality, outreach, and volunteer services and should be given more time to remediate.
Public testimony on HB 973 was mixed. Several soil and water district chairs and related advocates opposed the bill, saying their districts provide local conservation, flood, invasive species, education, and coordination services at little or no taxpayer cost, and that abolishing them would remove local representation and collaboration. The bill’s proponent, the Florida Association of Special Districts, supported the measure as a limited-government and accountability reform, arguing that districts with no revenue or contracts should not continue. Members debated whether the bill was relying on the OPAGA report while also eliminating future performance reviews, whether the Department of Agriculture could absorb the added responsibilities, and whether the districts should have been given more time to correct deficiencies. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably, with one no vote from Representative Hinson.
The committee then considered CS/HB 995, which applies to Monroe County and the Florida Keys. The bill would exempt Habitat for Humanity in the Keys from construction performance bond requirements for affordable housing, extend the Florida Keys land acquisition/set-aside authority in Florida Forever for 10 more years, and extend the hurricane evacuation time frame from 24 hours to 24.5 hours to allow up to 825 additional residential permit allocations, phased in over 10 years and directed largely toward vacant buildable lots and workforce housing. An amendment was adopted to codify the 825-unit allocation and the distribution framework. With no opposition offered on the bill, the committee reported HB 995 favorably by unanimous vote.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- states have now gotten to the point where they're entering into compacts with each other so that you share
- an administrator, you share investment options, you achieve economies of scale.
- states have now gotten to the point where they're entering into compacts with each other so that you share
- an administrator, you share investment options, you achieve economies of scale.
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The Labor and Technology Committee met on April 4, 2025, to consider four governor’s messages involving nominations to the Hawaii Retirement Savings Board and the Hawaii Workforce Development Council. Barbara Creek, nominated to the Retirement Savings Board for a term ending June 30, 2029, testified that she had already served two years on the board, had prior experience with deferred compensation plans, and wanted to help operationalize the program quickly and efficiently. In response to a question about Senate Bill 855, she explained that an opt-out auto-enrollment model is the gold standard for retirement savings programs, would increase participation and contributions, and would help Hawaii avoid being an outlier and improve the chances of joining a multi-state compact for a cost-effective program. Amber Aana, nominated to the Workforce Development Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, emphasized her maritime-industry background and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and training opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Scott Collins, nominated to the same council for a term ending June 30, 2028, said he had served on the board since 2022 and could contribute public-sector and union experience to help address government workforce challenges. Pane Mayonga II, also nominated to the Workforce Development Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, was absent due to union travel, but the committee heard extensive testimony in support from labor, industry, and community representatives.
Support testimony was recorded for all four nominees, including from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, United Public Workers, Hawaii State AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Hawaii Ports Maritime Council, and other organizations and individuals. For Pane Mayonga II, the committee noted support from a broad coalition including labor unions, maritime and construction groups, and community advocates. No opposition testimony was presented, and members did not raise substantive questions on the Workforce Development Council nominees.
After a brief recess, the committee reconvened for decision-making and voted to recommend advice and consent on all four governor’s messages: GM 727 for Barbara Creek, GM 744 for Amber Aana, GM 717 for Scott Collins, and GM 728 for Pane Mayonga II. Each recommendation was adopted unanimously, and the committee congratulated the nominees before adjourning with no further business.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to create day honoring MN regiment at Battle of Gettysburg considered in committee 3/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Olsen, welcome to the committee, and I will say while we both share a great, deep and
- uh say while to the committee and I will uh say while we<00:03:59.319><c> both</c><00:03:59.799><c> share
- great</c><00:04:01.400><c> deep</c><00:04:01.599><c> and</c><00:04:01.799><c> Abiding</c> we both share
- a a great deep and Abiding we both share a a great deep and Abiding Love<00:04:02.599><c> for</c><00
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transportation committee approves HF566 3/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The DNR, DPS, traffic safety officials, and the State Patrol share serious concerns about safety.
- Officer traffic safety and the<00:08:29.879><c> state</c><00:08:30.120><c> patrols</c><00:08:30.479><c> share
- </c><00:08:30.759><c> our</c><00:08:30.960><c> serious</c> the state patrols share our serious the state
- patrols share our serious concerns<00:08:31.720><c> about</c><00:08:32.000><c> safety</c><00:08:32.919
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Share with us, living Lord, both our own hopes and hallelujahs, our dreams and disappointments.
- And I'll share some of the history of this bill with you.
- We want to make sure that employees receive protection when they're sharing information.
- You've got to explain when they can use it or not, and that's on the employers to share that message.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 3rd, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- just putting in conventional legacy systems, we have several different communities that actually shared
- They just shared a couple of slides with me.
- And the groups that share that information with me show that they're working on that.
- One of the things that we saw, Save Our Indian River Lagoon shared this with us, and they talked about
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The committee began with a presentation from the Florida On-Site Wastewater Association on advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems. Roxanne Groover described several technologies used in Florida, including NSF-245 systems, performance-based treatment systems, in-ground nitrogen-reducing biofilters, membrane/media filters, and sequencing batch reactors. She emphasized that these systems can substantially reduce nitrogen compared with conventional septic systems, discussed permitting and maintenance requirements, and noted that some grant programs help fund upgrades in springs and other impaired-water areas. Members asked about phosphorus and PFAS treatment, funding for non-springs watersheds, incentives for new construction, and whether more data should be collected on system performance.
The committee then took up CS for SB 164 on vessel ownership, derelict vessels, and anchoring/mooring rules. The bill was explained as clarifying who is responsible for derelict vessels and using vessel title as prima facie evidence of ownership. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring FWC to offer an electronic long-term anchoring permit system and clarifying that the permit does not override other anchoring limits, and a technical amendment correcting a drafting error. Public testimony included opposition from a cruiser advocacy representative who argued the bill would unfairly restrict responsible boaters and harm the marine economy, and support from another boating coalition representative who said the bill was a proactive step to address derelict vessels. The committee then passed CS/SB 164 favorably by roll call.
Finally, the committee considered SB 38, which makes clarifying changes to FWC trust funds. The bill would allow investment and carryover of the administrative trust fund balance, expand use of the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund for feline disease research, monitoring, and habitat acquisition, and allow use of the Non-Game Wildlife Trust Fund for law enforcement and related coordination agreements. With no debate or opposition, the committee passed SB 38 favorably by roll call and then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (2-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I've had some experience like this in another state where I had shared pools, but they were rental situations
- state<00:10:46.240><c> where</c><00:10:46.360><c> I</c><00:10:46.440><c> had</c><00:10:46.560><c> shareed
- c><00:10:47.200><c> pools</c><00:10:48.200><c> and</c><00:10:48.399><c> but</c> state where I had shareed
- pools and but state where I had shareed pools and but they<00:10:48.639><c> were</c><00:10:48.800><c
Summary:
The committee began with procedural reminders that the meeting would be short, that bill changes should generally be provided with 24-hour notice, that testimony would be limited at the chair’s discretion, and that no signs were permitted in the room. After roll call established a quorum, members led the pledge and prayer. The chair also recognized Marsha Robinson of Fort Knox for her service to veterans and military families and for receiving the Association of Defense Communities’ National Military Spouse Leadership Award.
The sole bill considered was Senate Bill 61, relating to swimming pools. The sponsor, Senator Craig Richardson, said the bill was intended to protect private property rights by clarifying that homeowners who rent out their private swimming pools through platforms such as Swimly.com would still be treated as operating private pools rather than public recreation pools subject to additional regulation. Senators asked about parking impacts in residential neighborhoods and about liability and insurance coverage. The sponsor said the bill did not address parking or homeowners association issues, and a representative from Swimly.com testified that homeowners insurance and platform-backed insurance products can provide coverage for rentals.
The committee voted to advance SB 61. The roll call showed unanimous support from members present, with Senator Wilson briefly explaining his yes vote and joking that the sponsor should ask for it in the future. The chair congratulated the sponsor on getting his first bill through committee and said it would be heard again on the floor. The meeting ended with an announcement about Military Kids Day on Tuesday, February 25, and an invitation for families to contact the Senate clerk for details.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General, Department of Justice. Jan 29th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Bondi shares my belief.
- I enjoyed meeting Pam Bondi and appreciated the opportunity to talk to her about our shared priorities
- For the shared priorities that we've talked about, these have not been the priorities of the Trump administration
- Because we both share a common background as heads of prosecutors' offices, as our new colleague just
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Tina Descovich, and it's an honor to serve as vice chair at the Florida Commission on Ethics and to share
- Tina Descovich, and it's an honor to serve as vice chair at the Florida Commission on Ethics and to share
- And again, we appreciate your interest in the Commission's work and the opportunity to share our implementation
- Roberts, she'll share them with all the members of the committee, and we'll see how we proceed from that
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections convened, established a quorum, and members introduced themselves and the committee staff. Chair Gaetz outlined the committee’s jurisdiction over election law, ethics law, executive appointments, and related confirmations, and described the committee’s process for handling gubernatorial nominations and member concerns about nominees.
The committee then received a briefing from the Florida Commission on Ethics on its 2025 legislative priorities and on implementation of Senate Bill 7014 from the prior year. The commission recommended three changes: expanding the definition of “relative” in the gift law to include current and former foster parents and foster children; authorizing salary withholding to help collect civil penalties and restitution; and adding whistleblower-like protections for people who file ethics complaints. Commission staff also explained how SB 7014 changed complaint processing by requiring allegations to be based on personal knowledge or non-hearsay information and by imposing new deadlines for legal sufficiency review, investigations, and advocates’ recommendations. They said the commission has adapted its intake and review process and is currently meeting the new timelines, though the tighter deadlines may create staffing and scheduling challenges.
Commission counsel also provided an update on two active lawsuits. One challenges the constitutional in-office lobbying ban, and the other challenges the requirement that elected municipal officers and mayors file Form 6 financial disclosure forms. The committee discussed the impact of the new complaint standards, the possibility of litigation if deadlines are missed, and whether local ethics boards are implementing SB 7014 similarly. Members expressed support for the commission’s work and asked for written legislative recommendations and proposed statutory language. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.