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Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The first bill that we had introduced earlier this session had four changes to that section of code.
• The session had four changes to that section of code.
• They can continue operating under the rules as they were established when this code was originally passed

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 3, 2026, approved the minutes from February 26, and then considered RS 3-577, a proposal related to sales tax exemptions for data centers. Senator Lori Den Hartog explained that the measure was a reprint of earlier legislation, with changes including additional reporting requirements for the Tax Commission, new certification requirements tied to water and power, and a structure allowing each qualifying project to claim the exemption for 20 years rather than using a single sunset date. She said the bill was intended to clarify rules going forward and not disrupt a project already under construction. Members asked about the rapid April 1 effective date, and Senator Den Hartog said it was chosen to establish future ground rules as soon as possible, while still exempting the current project under construction from the new changes. The chair also confirmed the bill would not apply to existing built projects. Representative Gannon spoke in support, describing the measure as a step toward property tax fairness and fairness in the tax system generally. The committee voted to introduce RS 3-577, and the motion carried. No other business was taken up, and the committee adjourned with notice that it would not meet the next day and would likely reconvene on Thursday.

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• conduct a feasibility study on the Artisan Center with potential acquisition by Berea College and the city
• This directs a reduction in operating costs across 13 expense codes.
• <01:20:45.240><c> across</c><01:20:45.640><c> 13</c><01:20:46.080><c> expense</c><01:20:46.560><c> codes
• </c> costs across 13 expense codes. costs across 13 expense codes.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Free Conference Committee on the 2026 General Assembly budget met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of House Bill 500. Leaders opened by thanking the other chamber’s work, asking members to turn microphones on and off to avoid feedback, and stressing the need to clearly note decision points so both chambers record the same actions. Staff then walked through the bill page by page, explaining that the committee was comparing only House and Senate differences, not the governor’s proposed budget. The discussion covered a wide range of appropriations and language items, including next generation non-911 services, school safety reporting tools, restored funding for brain injury, epilepsy, veteran service, homeless veterans, and rocket docket programs, debt service changes, rural infrastructure, disaster aid caps, Attorney General and Medicaid fraud funding, agriculture and county fair grants, auditor and pension-related appropriations, school facilities and SEEK funding, and numerous education programs. Members also discussed charter-related funding such as Star Academy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, school resource officers, school-based mental health providers, AP/IB exams, Governor’s Scholars and Entrepreneurs, and several pilot or initiative programs in economic development, energy, and labor. Several items were described as technical corrections or restorations of language and funding, while others reflected differences in amounts or how funds would be distributed. There were several questions and comments from members about wording such as “implement and carry out,” the absence of the governor’s budget from the comparison document, and whether SEEK funding should be tied to teacher raises. The chair and other members emphasized that the committee’s role was to reconcile the two chambers’ budgets, not to adopt the governor’s proposal. Members also raised concerns about opioid settlement funds and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library match rate, with one senator urging restoration of the House language. No final vote or formal action was taken in the portion provided; the meeting primarily consisted of explanation, questions, and discussion of proposed budget differences.

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• companion that we're having a little bit of trouble putting in front of you, but there's a little QR code
• The final page enables you to drill all the way down into procedures, to the procedural codes.
• Behavioral health care procedure codes, and we were either on par or substantially greater than Medicare
• We can also see potential outcomes in fewer CPT or ICD-9 codes, which are the codes used to track alcohol
• 67, the State Personnel System, I'm bringing your attention to this page primarily before that QR code

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• We wrote the human trafficking code to help with prosecutions. We're starting to get some of those.
• These are terrible things, as well as sexual abuse that's defined in current code as well.
• We're referencing other sections of code. And then you're going to say... ...code as well.
• We're referencing other sections of code.
• So I think, again, this part of the code, putting rule into statute, gives the courts guidance.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee heard three measures and advanced all of them. RS 33312C1, sponsored by Sen. Galloway, would raise Idaho’s small claims court limit from $5,000 to $15,000 to give people a faster, less expensive way to resolve smaller disputes; the committee voted to send it to print. RS 33423, sponsored by Sen. Ricks, would create voluntary guidance for merchants on penny rounding in cash transactions as pennies become scarce, including rounding rules and tax calculation on the final invoice total; it also was sent to print. House Bill 518, presented by Rep. Skaug, would allow the Attorney General to accept referrals from law enforcement and prosecute human trafficking cases when requested, with supporters describing the need for a centralized, specialized approach to complex multi-county and interstate cases; the committee voted to send it to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1257, sponsored by Sen. Wintrow, which would clarify that in-person visitation is not required in child welfare cases where sexual or serious physical abuse has been substantiated, while preserving court discretion and allowing other forms of contact. Wintrow and Department of Health and Welfare administrator Jean Fisher said the bill largely codifies existing rules, gives courts clearer statutory guidance, and also clarifies that courts may consider a parent’s incarceration when deciding termination of parental rights. Supporters, including foster parents, child welfare advocates, and survivors, testified that forced visitation can retraumatize children and that the bill would better protect abused children. One online witness, Ives Samantha Moore, testified in opposition, arguing that courts already have authority to restrict visitation, that the bill could create momentum toward termination of parental rights, and that it could worsen disparities without broader reunification and prevention reforms. After extensive testimony, the committee voted to send SB 1257 to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation, and then adjourned.

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• And then our statutory authority, where you can find authority in Idaho Code.
• In Idaho Code, we are required to align with Medicare when there is a Medicare equivalent code.
• That being said, we are required to specifically follow any Medicare rates as per Idaho Code.
• And so any pharmaceutical costs where there is a Medicare code or a change in average acquisition cost
• And this is all outlined in Section 56-265 in Idaho Code.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• . >> Florida has not yet adopted article 12 of the Uniform Uniform Commercial Code and current Florida
• The in from commercial code is a comprehensive set of uniformly adopted state laws governing all commercial
• opportunity to ask questions after the bill as amended you're recognized to explain Amendment bar code
• Amendment bar code 1, 6, 7, 7, 5, 6, Thank you, Mr.
• There is One Amendment Amendment bar code 4, 4, 5, 7, 8, 4, by Senator Lee Senator leak.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> Chicago city leadership accountable. Chicago city leadership accountable.
• So motorists in our sanctuary cities.
• city in the state of Texas.
• While bombs are leveling entire cities, While bombs are leveling entire cities, the<02:21:36.800><c>
• </c> "You don't need to go into the city "You don't need to go into the city center<07:49:10.878><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• codings Association the codings American codings Association the codings Association<00:44:09.079><c>
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Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 451, which would create a postconsumer paint stewardship program in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor Representative Karen Ebel described the bill as a bipartisan, broadly supported model based on PaintCare programs used in other states. She said consumers and businesses could drop off leftover paint at participating retailers or municipal household hazardous waste sites, with the paint then collected and recycled by the stewardship organization. She emphasized that the program is intended to reduce landfill disposal, improper dumping, and contamination of groundwater and soil, while also helping municipalities save on hazardous waste handling costs. Members asked several questions about how the program would work and how it would be funded. Ebel explained that the program would be financed by a small fee charged at the point of sale on paint products, not a general sales tax, and that retailers could either list it separately or roll it into the price. She said the fee would cover the Department of Environmental Services’ administrative costs, which were described as minimal, and that the program’s structure was developed with DES and industry input. Questions also addressed whether cans would be recycled and how collected paint would be processed; Ebel said the ACA and PaintCare representatives could provide more detail, but that the paint and containers would be handled through recycling or other approved disposal methods rather than landfilled. Representative Judy Aron, a co-sponsor and chair of the House Environment and Agriculture Committee, testified in support, saying the bill had been developed over several years with stakeholders and would keep toxic paint out of landfills while saving municipalities and taxpayers money. Representative Peter Bixby, the ranking member of Environment and Agriculture, also supported the bill, saying his committee had heard it many times and that it had strong bipartisan enthusiasm. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• Each plan shall provide that a locked door shall not obstruct the egress or code.
• Code. That's what the amendment does. Any objection to the adoption of the amendment?
• So it's previously only in Children's Code.
• So it's previously only in Children's Code.
• which is where educators are more likely to go look at the laws that regulate them versus Children's Code

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• :25:08.400><c> zip</c> regardless of their background or zip regardless of their background or zip code
• We also believe in fostering code.
• It does have a little code on the back that you could scan to say if you're able to come, but I'm sure
• It does have a little code you'll come.
• It does have a little code on<00:30:22.080><c> the</c><00:30:22.240><c> back</c><00:30:22.399><c> that

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 20 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• senators who have given tirelessly their time and their effort to serve so many people in our towns and cities
• 50.479><c> and</c> to serve so many people in our towns and to serve so many people in our towns and cities
• cities cities or<00:07:52.560><c> their</c><00:07:52.800><c> families</c><00:07:53.280><c> have</c>
• </c><03:42:15.920><c> and</c> sending enough money back to cities and sending enough money back to cities
• What did the cities and towns do in that period of time?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• incentive program, an evaluation of the risks associated with the use of digital firearm manufacturing code
• Specifically, the technology is microstamping, whereby a unique code is included inside a firearm so
• that when it is fired, the code is stamped on the cartridge casing.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology convened its fifth hearing, led by co-chairs Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Senator Michael Moore, with a quorum present. The co-chairs reviewed the commission’s charge to study emerging firearm technologies, including personalized firearms and microstamping, and to assess their feasibility, utility, legal issues, commercial availability, and potential costs and impacts in Massachusetts. They noted prior hearings on smart guns and microstamping and said this session was for public testimony. The only registered speaker was Matthew Nugent of Beverly, who urged the commission to recommend microstamping legislation. He argued that microstamping could help identify crime guns, solve shootings, and hold traffickers accountable by imprinting a unique code on cartridge casings when a firearm is fired. He cited other states, including New Jersey, California, and New York, as having adopted similar requirements and asked Massachusetts to follow suit. No other oral testimony was offered, though the co-chairs reminded the public that written testimony would continue to be accepted and posted for commissioners. Senator Moore thanked attendees for their input, and the commission then voted to adjourn without any substantive action or recommendations taken at the hearing.

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• It then updates the NIC code used for business establishments. Do I? Yes. Do I? Yes.
• I just wanted to make sure, especially since it's a part of the criminal code. What... what are...
• Criminal code. What, like, what are we doing? We're taking this, the Lording.

Bills: HB435

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: manufactured homes, certificate of title, Alabama Department of Revenue, homeowner, vehicle registration, 923, senate, all

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• Chairman, I would have to look into what constitutes a public agency in Montana code.
• constitutes a public agency um in what constitutes a public agency um in Montana<00:17:17.439><c> code
• I'm not seeing it right Montana code.
• </c> county government, cost to city county government, cost to city government,<03:33:10.640><c> cost
• In case of a town, city, or town, it would go to the council.

Committee: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Keywords: 916, all

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• noted in your agenda material, Caltrans has not yet released the report required under Government Code
• Government Code 14017 required that Caltrans transfer a portion of those federal formula funds to the
• Due to this limitation, this proposal for your consideration is to amend the Government Code to swap
• Yeah, the way it's—I forget the code exactly, but the way it's defined in statute.
• We can't fix this through the Penal Code. Good afternoon, committee members.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• noted in your agenda material, Caltrans has not yet released the report required under Government Code
• Government Code 14017 required that Caltrans transfer a portion of those federal formula funds to the
• Due to this limitation, this proposal for your consideration is to amend the Government Code to swap
• Yeah, the way it's—I forget the code exactly—but the way it's defined in statute: one that provides a
• We can’t fix this to the penal code.

Summary: The subcommittee heard several California transportation and public safety budget proposals. Caltrans requested a one-time $225 million augmentation to continue replacing its aging fleet and build out zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Caltrans said the funding would replace about 1,100 vehicles, including many heavy-duty units, and acknowledged its overdue report on zero-emission fleet efforts would be delivered by mid-to-late April. The LAO said the request raised no concerns, but one senator strongly criticized the cost and policy emphasis on making the fleet the “greenest” rather than prioritizing road maintenance. The chair pressed Caltrans to submit the overdue report within 30 days, saying it was necessary for oversight before the request could be considered. The committee also discussed a Caltrans proposal tied to SB 150 and the High Road Construction Careers Program. Because federal highway funds could not be used as originally intended for workforce training, Caltrans and the Department of Finance proposed replacing the federal dollars with $30 million in state Highway Account funds. The Workforce Development Board said the program had a track record of connecting participants to apprenticeships and jobs, while one senator questioned why the original $50 million federal set-aside had not been implemented and asked for more detail on where the remaining funds would go. Finance said the state funds were already set aside and expected to begin flowing in May over a two- to three-year period. The California Highway Patrol presented two requests. First, CHP sought $60 million from the Motor Vehicle Account for equipment and operating costs, citing inflation, higher vehicle prices, and the end of its ability to cover costs through vacancy savings as hiring improved. The LAO recommended rejection, arguing the costs were not new, CHP still had a substantial equipment budget, and the Motor Vehicle Account faces insolvency by 2028-29. Second, CHP requested $885,000 ongoing to fund seven crime analyst positions for the Highway Violence Task Force. CHP said the task force had reduced freeway shootings from 477 in 2021 to 179 last year, though some data categories had changed over time. The LAO did not object, but noted the request would create a permanent funding commitment. The DMV presented two modernization items: the State-to-State verification system required for Real ID compliance and the DXP system to replace aging legacy technology. The LAO raised no concerns with either, but noted DXP has had cost overruns and delays and will require continued legislative oversight. Senators focused heavily on privacy and data-sharing concerns in the State-to-State system, especially the use of Social Security number digits and the role of the AAMVA network. DMV said the system is required for Real ID compliance, uses encrypted data, and is intended to prevent duplicate credentials across states. The committee also discussed customer service improvements from DXP, with DMV saying the project should better integrate systems and improve service delivery by the end of the calendar year.

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• That's the Government Code, Section 26602.
• For example, the Elections Code provision in the new 1507 prohibits a peace officer from, quote, interfering
• The code is clear on that front, and no one, including law enforcement, can take those ballots.
• The code is clear on that front, and no one, including law enforcement, can take those ballots.

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard one item, Senate Bill 73 by Senator Cervantes, and took up committee and Elections Committee amendments. The bill was described as strengthening protections against interference in elections by extending restrictions to military personnel at polling places, protecting the chain of custody of voted ballots, and limiting law enforcement access to voting machines and voter rosters without a court order. The chair explained that the committee amendments would remove certain criminal penalties for peace officers, restore a uniform requirement for some polling-place personnel, and clarify the effect of objections by the Secretary of State or Attorney General. The author and supporters, including API Force and CHIRLA, argued the bill was needed to respond to threats of intimidation and election interference, citing concerns about armed personnel at polling places and the Riverside County sheriff’s seizure of ballots. Supporters said the measure would protect voters, especially immigrant communities and in-person voters, and preserve confidence in election administration. Opposition from the California State Sheriffs’ Association and CALA argued the bill was vague, could hinder lawful criminal investigations, and improperly restrict law enforcement and federal election oversight. After closing remarks, the committee voted to pass SB 73 as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The vote was 6-1, with one member not voting. The chair and another member recommended an aye, while one member voted no.

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• We also connected with staff at Labor and Industries to assess some of the codes to determine which farms
• We also connected with staff at Labor and Industries to assess some of the codes to determine which farms
• Some of those partnerships and being able to assess the L&I code. Hand-harvested vegetables.
• Some of those partnerships and being able to assess the L&I coding and understanding which producers

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee reviewed several House bills in executive session. Staff briefed bills on aviation assurances for wildland fire response (HB 2104), derelict vessels (HB 2199), irrigation district director spouse employment conflicts (HB 2223), statewide food security strategy (HB 2238), water quality and game farms (HB 2343), timber sales efficiencies (HB 2348), treaty reserve fishing rights and repeal of Initiative 456 (HB 2554), and a task force on reducing regulatory stress in agriculture (HB 2619). Members noted that HB 2238 had been heard previously as a striker but was now being considered as the engrossed substitute. Several bills had no amendments and little or no fiscal impact, while others carried modest fiscal notes. The committee took action on most bills: HB 2104, HB 2199, HB 2238, HB 2348, HB 2554, and HB 2619 all received due pass recommendations and were sent either to Ways and Means or Rules, with votes recorded by voice and no opposition noted. The committee took no action on HB 2223 or HB 2343. Members also thanked staff and acknowledged departing senators for their service. In the work session, the Washington State Department of Agriculture presented an overview of the 2024 local farms, workers, and food overtime reimbursement grant. WSDA described how it used targeted outreach, cross-agency coordination, and a streamlined application to administer the one-time program, which reimbursed qualifying overtime wages for hand-harvest vegetable farms selling to local markets and schools. The agency reported that 24 farms received about $213,000 total, and members asked about lessons learned, including how the experience might inform future grant design and broader agricultural support programs.

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• solutions on the council, one question kept coming to mind for me: even if local governments implement WUI codes
• , which could benefit individuals who live in homes that are built under the code, there's still a question
• solutions on the council, one question kept coming to mind for me: even if local governments implement WUI codes
• , which could benefit individuals who live in homes that are built under the code, there's still a question

Bills: HB2013 , HB2292 , HB2334 , HB2349 , HB2350 , HB2845 , HCM2011

Committee: House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Keywords: air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, forest fire, brush removal, defensible space, community hardening, vegetation management, fire-resistant construction, wildland urban interface, WUI, insurance premium tax, property insurance, homeowners insurance, commercial property insurance