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• regulatory function as opposed to an enforcement function, which market conduct is—looking at how the systemic
• </c><00:53:07.920><c> how</c><00:53:08.079><c> are</c><00:53:08.319><c> the</c><00:53:08.480><c> systemic
• </c> of looking at how are the systemic of looking at how are the systemic practices<00:53:09.520><c>

Bills: HF1546, HF2403, HF2389, HF2398

Keywords: fire safety, public safety, statewide fire code, code cleanup, repeal, obsolete statutes, matches, strike-anywhere matches, safety matches, match packaging, match storage, tent safety, flame resistant tents, public assembly tents, flammable materials, fire code modernization, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation

Bills: HB176, HB180, HB176, HB180, HB333, HCR35

Keywords: tax, ad valorem, voter-approval, local government finance, property tax, repeal, tax rates, school finance, tax reduction, compressed tax rate, education, funding, HB 176, Texas border security, interstate compact, Government Code Chapter 794, Texas-Mexico border, border enforcement, immigration enforcement, ICE 287(g)

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• Permian Basin specifically, but also to look kind of state-wide, system-wide at other areas of the state
• My question is, you've got the Permian issue and then you've got the whole... rest of the system build
• Oads share the obligation to come off the system in times of shortage.
• And so we would evaluate the impact to the local transmission system around that situation.
• I'll just say it, more gaming of the system more so than an appropriate true allocation based upon. on

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• Our utilities have received hundreds of requests for interconnection to the transmission system.
• in the bill disrupts the whole system at all, but it would avoid the need to do new right cases.
• I don’t think that the system is perfect, but I'm very concerned. about this bill as filed.
• And our computer system... Catch that. That's a claims dispute.
• Our old, old computer systems that are not AI detect those.

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• Perry, and it was upheld that the Ten Commandments monument could be placed on public grounds because
• Well, this bill is specifically dealing with the Ten Commandments.
• Members, this bill takes present law that defines CODIS as the Combined DNA Index System, the Federal
• Members, this bill takes present law that defines CODIS as the Combined DNA Index System, the Federal
• Senate Bill 321 modernizes Louisiana's bail bond system while still preserving strong local oversight

Bills: HR295, HR296, HR297, HR298, HR299, HR300, HR301, HR302, HR303, HR304, HR305, HR306, HR307, HCR115, HCR116, HCR117, HR286, HR287, HR288, HR290, HR291, HR292, HR293, HR294, SCR61, SCR68, SB121, SB250, SB348, SB444, SB485, HR252, HR253, HCR96, HCR103, HCR108, SB268, SB283, SB414, HCR98, HR179, HR223, HR225, HR274, HCR89, HCR26, HB250, HB265, HB339, HB427, HB445, HB463, HB468, HB606, HB639, HB649, HB665, HB746, HB781, HB853, HB861, HB872, HB886, HB916, HB937, HB1054, HB1068, HB1117, HB1237, HB74, HB108, HB956, HB1085, HB1137, HB75, SB39, SB99, SB111, SB112, SB124, SB134, SB174, SB189, SB190, SB201, SB233, SB236, SB258, SB270, SB273, SB288, SB307, SB313, SB320, SB321, SB325, SB326, SB331, SB339, SB341, SB345, SB346, SB347, SB353, SB357, SB359, SB387, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB419, SB422, SB426, SB435, SB437, SB440, SB451, SB464, SB470, SB487, SB488, SB495, SB504, SB505, SB518, SB523, HR84, HB646, HB998, HB1191, SB78, SB81, SB97, SB100, SB109, SB123, SB125, SB208, SB385, SB479, SB56, SB163, SB197, HB901, HR20, HR74, HR168, HCR65, HCR71, HB284, HB302, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB149, SB382, SB441

Keywords: Energy Caucus, Louisiana House of Representatives, energy policy, fossil fuels, oil and gas, natural gas, renewable energy, solar, wind power, nuclear power, legislative caucus, industry group, economic development, state legislature, House resolution, energy sector, victims' services, criminal justice, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Act No. 370

Summary: The House met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present, and began with prayer, the pledge, leave requests, and several personal privileges recognizing visitors and groups at the Capitol, including early education advocates, a poster contest winner, Entergy’s River Bend Nuclear Station on its 40th anniversary, a Children’s Miracle Network champion, Community Action leaders, and Leadership Tangipahoa participants. The chamber also received Senate messages, enrollment reports, a conference committee report on Senate Bill 149 that was allowed to lie over, and a long list of House resolutions and Senate bills that were either introduced, referred, or set aside for later consideration. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including measures recognizing Early Education Day, World Preeclampsia Awareness Day, Dora’s Voyager, Tourism Day, and National Mississippi River Day, while House Concurrent Resolution 98 on SNAP grocery delivery fees failed on reconsideration by a vote of 46 yeas to 39 nays. The House then took up a series of Senate bills. Among the measures passed were SB 39 on provisional massage therapist licenses; SB 111 on freshwater recreational fish limits in the Atchafalaya Basin; SB 124 on peer review confidentiality for health systems; SB 134 on child sexual abuse material and sexting involving minors under 17; SB 99 on electronic DEQ notifications; SB 190 on special-focus nursing facilities; SB 201 on juvenile life-without-parole sentencing procedures; SB 233 on a statewide data exchange compact; SB 236 on annual kidney disease reporting; SB 258 on juvenile traffic offenses; SB 270 on medical marijuana use by terminally ill patients in health care facilities; SB 273 on hospice care requirements; SB 307 on educational displays and a Ten Commandments monument on Capitol grounds; SB 320 on CODIS hit tracking; SB 321 on electronic bonds; SB 325 on excluding threatening persons from sports wagering; SB 331 on temporary exceptions to the Scenic Rivers Act for lower Pearl River Basin work; SB 339 on gaming-related background checks; SB 345 on annual OJJ reporting; SB 346 and SB 347 on deepfake misuse in schools and on campuses; SB 357 on judiciary cleanup provisions; SB 359 on hospital district commissioner terms; SB 387 on pharmacy benefit managers; SB 393 on explosives regulation; SB 401 creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board; SB 415 creating the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program; SB 419 on pre-charged pneumatic devices for deer hunting; SB 422 on unsupervised probation for certain repeat DWI offenders; SB 426 on the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority and peer support credentials; SB 435 creating a Commission on Fatherhood Engagement; SB 437 on licensed treatment services in facilities housing judicially referred residents; SB 440 creating a Renaissance District in Rapides Parish; SB 451 on newborn hearing screening and intervention; SB 464 on severe obesity treatment coverage; SB 470 on pregnancy-related rules in correctional facilities; SB 487 on gaming premises rental agreements; and SB 488 creating a school safety drone response pilot program. Several bills were returned to the calendar for later action, including SB 189 on atmospheric releases affecting weather and climate, SB 326, SB 341, SB 353, and SB 495. A number of bills drew debate over policy and fiscal effects. SB 112 on school release time for religious instruction prompted questions about public-school participation, sponsoring entities, and parental consent; SB 189 on prohibiting intentional atmospheric release of substances for climate or weather modification passed 75-21 after questions about aircraft fuel dumping and agricultural exceptions; SB 201 on juvenile sentencing led to discussion of Supreme Court precedent and appellate review; SB 233 raised privacy concerns about interagency data sharing; SB 313 on electronic filing fees in criminal matters was criticized as a possible unfunded mandate and failed 25-68; and SB 451 on newborn hearing screening drew questions about board expansion, Medicaid coverage, and added administrative costs before passing 94-1. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, and the House repeatedly adopted motions to table reconsideration after final passage votes. The chamber also announced it would stop debate at 5:00 p.m. and continued working through Senate bills as the Natural Resources Committee finished its meeting.

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• It's a double and abuse the system.
• </c><01:21:58.000><c> Encouraging</c><01:21:58.560><c> this</c> national forest system.
• Encouraging this national forest system.
• Now the gentle healthy banking system.
• Now, this is risk management systems.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And so it's important that if we're using AI systems, they're AI systems that actually support learning
• These are systems that are district.
• Those systems require for a cop, a compliance within the system for student use.
• It is very likely they're in an open system are closed system that is student is going to get an answer
• Notice your your recommendation about not using open systems in the K through 12 System K to 12 setting

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• Because we also have to, as an IC, the Incident Commander at fire, they're responsible for whoever goes
• Public water systems were not designed to function as wildfire defense or suppression systems.
• that California water systems face a 19-20-21 challenge.
• That we need to introduce new systems.
• What we will do is build systems that will work as well as possible for most of the incidents that we

Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee held its first meeting and adopted committee rules for the 2025-26 session. The committee heard SB 1001, which would require the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to issue identification cards for essential utility workers so they can more easily access evacuation zones during emergencies. The author and supporters, including Rowland Water District and the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority, said the bill was prompted by delays during the Eaton Fire, when utility crews in marked vehicles were denied access despite having authorization. Members generally supported the bill as a practical way to improve coordination between utilities, law enforcement, and incident command during disasters. The bill was voted out on a do-pass motion to the Senate Public Safety Committee. The committee also heard SB 1153, which would require urban retail water suppliers in high-risk areas to include wildfire-specific procedures in emergency response plans and make findings clarifying the role and limits of public water systems during wildfires. The author and witnesses from water agencies argued that public water systems are not designed to function as wildfire suppression systems and that the bill would improve planning while addressing growing liability exposure after major fires. Senator Perez raised concerns about balancing liability reform with accountability and the need for future infrastructure hardening, and the Vice Chair emphasized that the bill should not create a hollow safe harbor. The author accepted committee amendments clarifying that negligence liability remains intact, and the bill was moved out as amended to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee. A consent item, SB 870, was also approved. After roll calls were completed and absent members later voted, all three measures passed the committee 8-0. SB 1020 was pulled from the hearing for a future date.

Transcript Highlights:

• Because we also have to, as an incident commander at fire, they're responsible for whoever goes in.
• Public water systems were not designed to function as wildfire defense or suppression systems.
• Systems and harden those systems for the future.
• That we need to introduce new systems.
• What we will do is build systems that will work as well as possible for most of the incidents that we

Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee held its first meeting and adopted committee rules for the 2025-26 session. SB 1020 was pulled from the agenda for a future hearing. The committee heard SB 1001, which would direct the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to issue standardized identification cards for essential utility workers so they can more easily access evacuation zones during emergencies. The author and supporters, including Rowland Water District and the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority, described a breakdown during the 2025 Eaton Fire when utility crews were denied access despite having credentials, causing delays in shutting off water at damaged homes. No opposition was present, and members broadly supported the bill as a practical emergency response measure. The committee voted 8-0 to pass SB 1001 to the Senate Public Safety Committee, with the measure held on call until all members voted. The committee also heard SB 1153, a wildfire preparedness bill from Senator Caballero. The bill would require urban retail water suppliers in high-risk areas to include wildfire-specific response procedures in their emergency response plans, and it includes findings clarifying that public water systems are not designed to function as wildfire suppression systems. The author accepted committee amendments clarifying that the bill does not limit liability for negligence, and witnesses from water agencies and industry groups supported the measure, citing the need for better planning and the financial strain of post-fire claims. Members discussed the balance between improving preparedness and avoiding language that could create a liability safe harbor or shift responsibility away from needed infrastructure investments. The committee voted 8-0 to pass SB 1153 as amended to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, also held on call until all members voted. A consent item, SB 870, was also approved. After the committee reconvened and all members present voted, SB 870, SB 1001, and SB 1153 each received unanimous 8-0 votes and were reported out of committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• 20:50.720><c> they're</c><00:20:51.120><c> 12,000</c><00:20:52.039><c> acres,</c> So, there is an incident
• command up there.
• The incident command works, and thank you for the time, Madam Chair.
• The incident command works, and thank you for the time, Madam Chair. Further announcements.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And all of our interoperability communication systems should have the bare minimum.
• This interoperability system has to demonstrate at least three main components.
• And we are already under such strain in our public school system.
• We’re in the 10th year of...” “...under such strain in our public school system.
• This is creating systems change, in my view, in a positive way.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• They have a system, and she was very vague on that system on how they select their home care.
• To get to the bottom of the systems and the problems of the systems.
• Guardian is the new system.
• No family should have to fight the system to get the system to search for.
• No family should have to fight the system to get the system to search for. Steps are taken.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Was there a particular incident that gave rise to this piece of legislation, or has there been a trend
• Plus, we also have Phil Skinner here from the AG's office, as well as Nick Edwards, who is the commander
• Edwards, who is the commander of ICAC, so I think we're going to be able to get all of our questions
• from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and compiled by Nick Edwards, the ICAC commander

Summary: The House Judiciary, Rules Committee approved the minutes from February 3, 2026, and the chair announced upcoming deadlines, including that after February 13 there would be no new RS hearings or introductions except substitute bills. The committee then introduced three RS drafts. RS 3301 C1, presented by Rep. Mike Moyle, would state Idaho public policy that Idaho courts should apply American law and protect citizens from foreign laws that would violate fundamental constitutional rights; it was introduced unanimously. RS 33202, a Capitol Mall security bill, would set limits on tents and other structures on the Capitol Mall, define camping, and allow property to be held for at least 90 days; after a brief recess to review the draft, it was also introduced unanimously. RS 33047, presented by Rep. Tanya Burgoyne, would require people convicted of sexual offenses to pay for their own psychosexual evaluation before sentencing; members asked about who currently pays and why the bill was needed, and it was introduced unanimously. The committee then heard House Bill 540, sponsored by Rep. Bingham, which would add Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections records to public-records exemptions for safety and security purposes, aligning it more closely with the Department of Corrections. The sponsor said the bill protects sensitive procedures, witnesses, victims, transport records, and intake/assessment records, with no fiscal impact. The bill was moved to the floor with a do-pass recommendation and passed unanimously. House Bill 541, sponsored by Rep. Steve Tanner, would expand Idaho’s internet enticement law to cover 16- and 17-year-olds, with a five-year age-gap requirement for the offender, mirroring other “Romeo and Juliet” style provisions in Idaho law. Testimony from the Attorney General’s office and ICAC cited online enticement data, the prevalence of teenage victims, and the need for consistency with existing sexual-battery statutes; the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police also supported the bill. The committee sent HB 541 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, unanimously.

Transcript Highlights:

• Was there a particular incident that gave rise to this piece of legislation, or has there been a trend
• also have Phil Skinner here from the Attorney General’s office, as well as Nick Edwards, who is the commander
• from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and compiled by Nick Edwards, the ICAC commander
• from the National Center from Missing and Exploited Children and compiled by Nick Edwards, the ICAC Commander

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Judiciary, Rules Committee approved the minutes from February 3, 2026, and the chair announced that after February 13 there would be no new RS hearings or introductions except substitute bills. The committee then introduced RS-3301 C1, a proposal by Speaker Moyle to state Idaho public policy against applying foreign laws in Idaho courts when doing so would violate fundamental constitutional rights. It also introduced RS-33202, a Capitol Mall security bill to limit how long tents and similar structures may remain, define camping, and allow certain canopies while expanding the period for holding abandoned property. RS-33047 was introduced as well; it would require people convicted of sexual offenses to pay for their own psychosexual evaluations before sentencing, with members asking about payment if a defendant cannot afford it and whether the bill limits judicial discretion. The committee heard House Bill 540, which would expand public records exemptions for the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to protect safety and security records, including information about witnesses, victims, transports, and intake/assessment procedures, aligning those protections with the Department of Corrections. Representative Bingham said the bill has no fiscal impact and is preventative rather than tied to a specific incident. The committee moved HB 540 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 541, presented by Representative Tanner, would amend Idaho’s online enticement statute to extend protection to 16- and 17-year-olds, with a five-year age-gap exception similar to other “Romeo and Juliet” provisions. The Attorney General’s office testified neutrally, explaining the five-year standard is common in related laws and citing data showing many online enticement cases involve teens, along with rising online exploitation trends. The Idaho Fraternal Order of Police supported the bill, saying it fills a gap and makes enforcement more consistent. The committee then sent HB 541 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned after unanimous votes on the introduced measures and bills.

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• That is the hallmark of our judicial system.
• And so I lift up those words today, the command of those words that we should all seek to be repairs
• That is the command that we need to hear and consider for ourselves today.
• Judges can dismiss cases, juries weigh evidence, and that is how our system is designed to work.
• Do we want the court system to be the policymaker in Oklahoma?

Bills: HR1046, SB1733, SB1439

Keywords: Oklahoma City, terrorism, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, memorial, remembrance, first responders, community support, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, fossil fuels, liability protection, climate change, energy independence, oil and gas, 914

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, we will go at ease for just a minute so we can get our public testimony system squared away.
• Our public testimony system squared away, so just a few minutes here. Thank you very much.
• It's a command to walk back into the room with the same person who caused your trauma.
• development for youth, children, and families impacted by the child welfare system.
• I was raised entirely in the foster care system.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee heard three bill introductions before taking up House Bill 518 and Senate Bill 1257. RS 33312C1, presented by Sen. Cody Galloway, would raise Idaho’s small claims court limit from $5,000 to $15,000 to help individuals and small businesses resolve disputes more quickly and cheaply; the committee voted to send it to print. RS 33423, presented by Sen. Doug Ricks, would provide optional guidance for cash “penny rounding” as pennies become unavailable, with taxes calculated on the final amount; it also was sent to print. The committee then heard House Bill 518, which would allow the Attorney General, at the request of law enforcement, to investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases. Rep. Bruce Skog said the bill is intended to help with complex, multi-county and interstate cases and could be a first step toward a specialized statewide unit. Testimony in support came from a former gang/task-force investigator, a Nampa police lieutenant, and a family justice center director, all emphasizing the need for a centralized, trauma-informed prosecution option. The committee voted to send HB 518 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1257, presented by Sen. Melissa Wintrow, which would codify rules limiting mandatory in-person visitation in child welfare cases when sexual or serious physical abuse has been substantiated, and would clarify that courts may consider a parent’s long-term incarceration when the department seeks termination of parental rights. Department of Health and Welfare administrator Jean Fisher said the bill would give courts clearer guidance while preserving judicial discretion and child safety. Several foster parents and former foster youth testified in support, describing trauma from forced visitation, while one witness opposed the bill, arguing it could tilt cases too far toward termination and away from reunification. The committee voted to send SB 1257 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, then adjourned.

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• It doesn't expand pathways to formal system processing.
• I've also been contacted by a commander, a retired commander at the San Francisco Police Department,
• The clinic focuses on addressing systemic Systemic racism within the criminal legal system, including
• racism inherent in our criminal justice system.
• Our system... ...deserves consideration. Our system of justice is based on fairness.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He has commanded at every level uh primarily in the 155, the brigade.
• Um, so what we call SIR, serious incident reports.
• I've been in command for three years.
• It's not always the commander is a couple houses down.
• <00:13:40.800><c> my</c><00:13:40.959><c> first</c> home and my commanders, my first home and my commanders

Keywords: MS Save Our Service Members Task Force - Room 216, January 12, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The meeting focused on veteran suicide and mental health challenges affecting Mississippi National Guard soldiers, with Colonel Chris Cookie describing recent losses in the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team. He said that in roughly 50 days, from late September to mid-December 2025, three soldiers died by suicide, and that the unit had seen 50 to 60 suicidal ideations over the past year. He emphasized that suicide is a threat he cannot “defeat” through military training alone, and that warning signs are often hard to detect compared with battlefield threats. Cookie identified the biggest gap as the period between drill weekends and annual training, when soldiers are back home and less connected to leadership. He said the unit does well when soldiers are together at drill or Camp Shelby, where behavioral health support is available, but struggles to reach them in between. He urged the state to create preventive and responsive support that leaders in traditional status could activate quickly, and he strongly supported expanded chaplain access because chaplains are trained in behavioral and mental health issues and may be easier for soldiers to approach without stigma. Committee members discussed possible solutions, including a statewide chaplain rotation or on-call system, community-based support networks, and a 24/7 hotline staffed by Mississippi veterans. They also discussed legislation to have the state cover TRICARE costs for Guardsmen and to use TANF funds for related support services. Members said a draft bill was being prepared for public review, with committee reporting deadlines approaching on February 3, and that they would circulate the bill once it received a number and was posted online. The meeting ended with a motion to rise and report.

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• Not until we fix this system. And you know what? Nobody, not until we fix this system.
• How long is it in your system? Does it leave your system?
• platform to fire and law enforcement agencies, provides a standardized incident command and management
• This is the greatest advancement in incident command that I've seen. Thirty seconds, please.
• The system works great.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, a stakeholder work group, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create a Medicaid-funded long-term care option for the most disabled SMI patients, reduce costly hospital and state-only care, and improve continuity of care. A committee amendment narrowed eligibility to individuals needing a long-term SMI level of care, changed reporting to semiannual, reduced the initial cap to 250 members with possible growth tied to savings, and required AHCCCS to keep pursuing approval if CMS denies it. The amendment was adopted, and SB 1630 as amended passed 10-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1131, which originally required every school district and charter school to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan and appropriated $1 million for implementation. A Warner amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether a plan exists, while shifting the appropriation toward AED grants and limiting school spending to purchasing and maintaining AEDs. The American Heart Association supported the amendment as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, while some members questioned the funding split and the rural-school priority. The amendment was adopted, and SB 1131 as amended passed 9-1. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 1582, dealing with the school safety interoperability fund. The amendment changed the appropriation from ADE to ADOA and allocated funds to specific county sheriff’s offices to continue existing interoperable communication systems linking schools and first responders; supporters said the systems had been used in drills and some real incidents, and were important for school safety. One member raised concerns about the auditor general’s report and whether the program should continue, but sheriffs and school officials described it as a useful communication tool. The amendment was adopted, and SB 1582 as amended passed 6-4. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel and reduce the waiting period for cost-of-living adjustments. The sponsor, police and fire representatives, and pension consultants argued the bill would improve recruitment and retention and align benefits more closely with what employees were promised, while cities, counties, and taxpayer groups warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. The committee spent extensive time on actuarial costs, funding status, and the effect of the amendment exempting the bill from statutory pre-funding requirements; the transcript ends during that discussion before a final vote on SB 1504 is shown.

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• Um, we are very famous in this body for... catastrophic incident like this or the catastrophic incident
• This bill originally just dealt with the public university systems.
• This bill originally just dealt with the public university systems.
• But actually actually, if I may systems.
• So then it really is the university system and community college system. >> I would support that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all