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• kind of preferential treatment includes kind of preferential treatment includes a<00:59:01.160><c> claim
• c> everyone</c><00:59:02.480><c> belongs</c><00:59:03.000><c> there</c><00:59:03.280><c> and</c> a claim
• that everyone belongs there and a claim that everyone belongs there and that<00:59:03.480><c> they</
• make racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, ableism, and other forms of harm a thing of the past under the claim
• that any kind of under the claim that any kind of preferential<01:04:36.079><c> treatment</c><01:04:

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• automating all<00:55:21.680><c> unemployment</c><00:55:22.319><c> insurance</c><00:55:22.720><c> claims
• </c><00:55:23.079><c> in</c> all unemployment insurance claims in all unemployment insurance claims in
• 35.280><c> insurance</c> companies using AI to deny insurance companies using AI to deny insurance claims
• 36.520><c> issue</c><00:55:36.839><c> length</c><00:55:37.160><c> of</c><00:55:37.319><c> stay</c> claims
• and issue length of stay claims and issue length of stay recommendations<00:55:38.839><c> that</c><00

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It includes a study about facility fees to be conducted by All payer claims database eliminates the ban

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Huffman, relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment

Bills: SB8 , SB4 , SB3 , SB6 , SB8 , SB4

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• Huffman, relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment

Summary: The Senate convened and began first reading of bills and resolutions, referring them to committee. Two measures were read: Senate Bill 3 by Senator Huffman, which concerns supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and related finance authority, and Senate Bill 6 by Senator Hughes, which addresses abortion-related issues including civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, exemptions from certain state laws, civil and qui tam actions, and fee-shifting provisions in abortion litigation. After the readings, Senator Zaffirini offered a motion in writing to recess the Senate until 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, pending further bill readings, messages, and committee reports. There was no objection, and the motion carried. The Senate then recessed until 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 11.

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• those rules, you know, would they have to make adjustments?
• </c><00:24:05.039><c> those</c> determines that we need to adjust those determines that we need to adjust
• </c><00:24:09.280><c> I</c><00:24:09.520><c> mean,</c> have to make adjustments? Yeah.
• I mean, have to make adjustments? Yeah.
• </c> the transmission cost adjustment the transmission cost adjustment mechanism<02:11:28.079><c> and

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• are are uh Minnesota taxable income are are uh included<00:44:52.760><c> in</c><00:44:52.920><c> adjusted
• </c><00:44:54.560><c> So,</c> included in adjusted gross income.
• So, included in adjusted gross income.
• It would only be noted as, when, after all the applicable provisions for a gross adjusted gross income
• ><c> for</c><00:45:33.360><c> a</c><00:45:33.440><c> gross</c> Applicable provisions for a gross adjusted

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 03.280><c> to</c> work to we work on a quarterly basis to work to we work on a quarterly basis to adjust
• 24:04.799><c> meet</c><00:24:05.520><c> demand</c><00:24:06.400><c> uh</c><00:24:06.559><c> to</c> adjust
• our service to meet demand uh to adjust our service to meet demand uh to be<00:24:06.960><c> cost-effective
• But with we have an immensely less capital cost by providing a route on a bus, and then we can adjust
• We can adjust that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As those changes we have to make adjustments with all 57 boards and there's a few other professions.
• c> to</c><00:10:30.240><c> make</c> those changes we have to make those changes we have to make adjustments
• 31.279><c> all</c><00:10:31.760><c> 57</c><00:10:32.399><c> boards</c><00:10:32.800><c> and</c> adjustments
• with all 57 boards and adjustments with all 57 boards and there's<00:10:33.200><c> a</c><00:10:33.360
• We made a few adjustments to make sure one of the pieces, I believe, yes, in the summary of finding was

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the Legislative Budget Assistant audit of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s response to 12 findings, especially those tied to mental health workforce licensure. The executive director said 10 findings were substantially resolved, one fully resolved, and one partially resolved, with most issues tied to ongoing rulemaking. He explained that the office regulates 61 professions, has limited rules-drafting staff, and is working through a long rulemaking process while also adapting to frequent statutory changes. The committee discussed the first finding on license portability/endorsement, which the director said was the office’s highest priority and had been implemented through universal recognition rules adopted in 2023. Members asked detailed questions about how the office reviews other states’ licensing standards, whether it evaluates jurisdictions case-by-case or maintains a database, and how many jurisdictions qualify for endorsement in various professions. The director said the office initially reviewed all states and professions at once, now maintains and updates a list of substantially similar jurisdictions, and sometimes evaluates narrower jurisdictions such as counties, cities, or foreign countries. He noted that some professions, like nursing, have broad reciprocity, while others, including some mental health-related fields, vary widely and may have only a limited number of qualifying jurisdictions. He also said the office is exploring whether AI could help with research and tracking, though not with final verification. The committee then turned to expedited licensure processing. The director said the office now handles examination, review, and issuance or denial based on board-set criteria, rather than requiring every board to review every application, which has sped up processing. He said delays still occur with criminal background checks and FBI fingerprint processing because of paper forms, federal involvement, and back-and-forth with the Department of Safety when releases are incomplete or incorrect. Members raised concerns about broader state process bottlenecks and asked whether legislation could help streamline the system. A legislator said he was already working on related background-check language for another agency and believed the current draft may satisfy FBI requirements.

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• Bry's mailbox so he will be able to share it with everybody here. uh re claim, but there's no been I
• 21:57.680><c> the</c><02:21:57.920><c> claim</c><02:21:58.240><c> the</c><02:21:58.399><c> claim</c><
• 02:21:58.720><c> the</c><02:21:58.960><c> claim</c> to him, the claim the claim the claim to him, the
• claim the claim the claim itself<02:21:59.520><c> is</c><02:21:59.680><c> a</c><02:21:59.920><c> Hava
• as their voting address they claim as their voting doicile. doicile. doicile.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><01:30:49.240><c> either</c><01:30:49.520><c> if</c> there may be an adjustment either if there may
• Hunden referenced the Liberty default service need to adjust their rates mid-cycle or proposing to adjust
• Hunden referenced the Liberty default service need to adjust their rates mid-cycle or proposing to adjust
• Hunden referenced the Liberty default service need to adjust their rates mid-cycle or proposing to adjust
• Hunden referenced the Liberty default service need to adjust their rates mid-cycle or proposing to adjust

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• things right here in the bill that you're about to pass, we have protections against AI usage to deny claims
• things right here in the bill that you're about to pass, we have protections against AI usage to deny claims
• things right here in the bill that you're about to pass, we have protections against AI usage to deny claims

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on House File 4188 met on May 16, 2026, with a quorum present and indicated it was intended to be the final meeting. The main issue discussed was an amendment to the 62J language concerning home care nursing services for children with complex medical needs. Chair O'Driscoll said the amendment would direct the Departments of Commerce and Health and Human Services to review the fiscal impact on the state, families, and health plans, and to develop possible legislation for 2027. Supporters described the proposal as a pause to allow more review, while also acknowledging it was not a complete solution. Senator Bolden and others testified strongly against allowing the coverage changes to stand, saying the issue affects roughly 200 to 250 families statewide, many of them children who need hospital-level care at home. They warned that capping or denying private coverage would shift costs to Medicaid waivers, strain family waiver budgets, increase state costs, and potentially force more children into hospitals, reducing critical care capacity. Committee members also questioned Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold and department staff about the distinction between home care nursing and home health services, statutory definitions, billing units, essential health benefits, waiver budgets, and the effect of enforcement actions involving HealthPartners. The committee adopted the A30 amendment by voice vote, and the motion prevailed. Members then took up another provision, described by staff as the meat raffle/paddle wheel language, and adopted an amendment to add the game of Haus und Pfeffer before approving the provision as amended. In final remarks, members from both chambers praised the committee’s work and professionalism, but several expressed regret that the home care nursing issue was not resolved in the conference report and said it would need further work next session. They also noted other items that did not make it into the bill, including reinsurance and certain other policy provisions.

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• We've staked our claim.
• I mean, we've staked our claim.
• And they actually file the claims a lot of times where they even look for the contamination.

Summary: The House Natural Resources Committee met on April 29, 2026, with a quorum present and took up several bills related to property rights, expropriation, renewable energy recycling, and local permitting. Representative Domangue first presented HCR 80 on private property rights, using it to highlight the 2025 landman code of conduct and the need for stronger guardrails in expropriation negotiations. She then deferred the resolution in order to allow Chairman Geymann to present HB 841, which was described as establishing a code of conduct for landmen and expropriation-related negotiations. The committee heard testimony and watched video examples from landowners describing intimidation, inadequate compensation offers, and the need for fair treatment. Amendments were adopted to broaden the bill to all certificate holders, prohibit threats about court costs and attorney fees, shorten response times, and add graduated fines and public posting for violations. HB 841 was reported favorably as amended, with no opposition cards recorded. The committee then considered HB 621 by Representative Coates, which would require recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure to the extent practical. After discussion with DEQ, the bill was amended to clarify that existing universal waste rules apply and to remove language that would have required the renewable facility owner to pay decommissioning costs in that section; the effective date was set for January 1, 2027. Testimony from renewable energy industry representatives supported the measure and explained that solar panels and related components can be recycled at high rates, with established markets for recovered materials. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 621 favorably. Next, Representative Jacob Landry presented HB 595, aimed at preventing local governments from unreasonably delaying or impeding energy projects through permit requirements, especially road permits affecting Haynesville Shale operations. After amendment, the bill required timely action on local road permits and deemed them approved if not acted on within 30 days. Supporters emphasized the economic importance of the Haynesville and the need for predictable permitting, while opponents argued the bill could further erode local authority, particularly regarding carbon capture and sequestration. The committee reported HB 595 favorably. Landry then presented HB 1191, creating a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites to provide a cleaner path for cleanup, finality, and future investment. The bill drew technical and substantive amendments, including changes to definitions, confidentiality, and the role of DEQ; discussion continued over whether the bill should be deferred to allow more time to work through the remaining issues.

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• I mean, we've staked our claim.
• And they actually file the claims a lot of times where they even look for the contamination.
• allow an operator to enter, redrill, and leave with a certificate that could protect it from future claims

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• Couldn't this be used against the person that made a real legitimate claim that they believed at least
• would say that: to this point, we have an expedited, streamlined process that investigates these claims
• And that's my point: our system is built so that if there's a claim made against a livestock owner by

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And finally, it bars AI developers from claiming their products can act as a licensed mental health professional
• And finally, it bars AI developers from claiming their products can act as a licensed mental health professional
• It bars AI developers from claiming their products can act as a licensed mental health professional.

Summary: The House first established a quorum, then heard a presentation from Debbie Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver. Huang thanked Missouri lawmakers for their annual Taiwan resolutions and described Taiwan as a democratic and economic partner of the United States, emphasizing cooperation with Missouri in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, and AI, while also warning about pressure from China and the need for stronger Taiwan-U.S. ties. The chamber then took up House Bill 311, which would move oversight of bail bondsmen under the existing board for private investigators and fire investigators, add bail bondsmen to that board, and increase training and oversight. Members said the bill was industry-requested, had unanimous committee support, and carried no fiscal note. The House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed the bill. Lawmakers also debated and adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 3009, a pharmacy bill aimed at clarifying rules for pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients, emergency medication dispensing, and out-of-state pharmacy accreditation. Amendments were adopted to update the title and align Missouri law with national pharmacy board accreditation standards. The bill was described as a response to access problems during the 2025 St. Louis tornado and was said to have no state cost. A large block of floor action followed on a combined package of bills and amendments covering public safety, criminal law, health, and licensing. Measures discussed and adopted included changes to the sex offender registry and related corrections, an offense for impeding first responders, Mason’s Law to flag drivers with disabilities in law enforcement databases, a hands-free cell phone law update, Highway Patrol equipment purchasing authority, psilocybin language for first responders and veterans, AI-generated explicit material and child pornography provisions, gift card fraud penalties, stronger fentanyl trafficking penalties, Melanie’s Law on ignition interlock/DUI penalties, a domestic violence registry, boiler inspection and Missouri fire/life safety standards, Kansas City police retirement age corrections, and a commercial driver English proficiency bill with stronger penalties for drivers and carriers. One amendment on the sex offender registry was withdrawn after debate, and the House ultimately adopted the remaining amendments and referred the combined House Bills 368 and 3049 substitute to the Committee on Legislative Review.

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• include focusing on whether Caltrans adequately resolved concerns from potential buyers or tenants claiming
• And we should not be weaponizing the auditor to punish people who bring valid claims to court.
• the auditor to punish the should not be weaponizing the auditor to punish people who bring valid claims

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar. Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked. After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.

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• include focusing on whether Caltrans adequately resolved concerns from potential buyers or tenants claiming
• And we should not be weaponizing the auditor to punish people who bring valid claims to court.
• the auditor to punish the should not be weaponizing the auditor to punish people who bring valid claims

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking, and the state auditor gave an update on his office’s workload, including several JALAC audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth, and capacity to begin additional audits. Members also announced that one audit request on Prop. 28 was being held and that the PUC request would be moved off consent for presentation. After quorum was later established, the committee took up and approved several audit requests, including the DMV license revocation audit on consent, the CPUC utility interconnection timeliness audit, and the Caltrans SR 710 extension project audit. The fusion centers audit was approved on call, while the Orange County Board of Education audit was still being discussed when the transcript ended. Senator Cervantes presented the fusion centers audit request, arguing that California’s fusion centers operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and retain sensitive information without adequate legal authority, privacy protections, or accountability. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and an ACLU representative, said the centers function as opaque intelligence-sharing hubs and have a history of inaccurate or biased reporting. The state auditor said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while noting possible access and public disclosure limits because of intelligence-related information. The request drew sharp criticism from one member, who called it politicized and unnecessary, but it ultimately advanced on call. Senator Allen’s CPUC audit request focused on the commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. Supporters said utilities routinely miss deadlines, causing delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and homeowners, while CPUC staff said the commission has public reporting, workshops, and an active proceeding to address the issue. The auditor said the review would examine CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and data on why utilities struggle to comply, estimating about 3,500 hours of work. The committee approved the request after discussion about whether an audit or legislative oversight would be the best tool. Senator Perez and Assembly Member Fong presented the Caltrans 710 corridor audit request, describing tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing, unclear communications, and delays in the affordable sales program created under the Roberti Act. Caltrans said it had completed many sales, was moving additional properties, and remained committed to transparency and compliance. The auditor said the review would examine whether Caltrans is complying with the Roberti Act, how it sets affordable prices, appraisal and appeal practices, communications with buyers, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior audit recommendations. The committee also heard Senator Umberg’s request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues; supporters argued the board’s actions warranted scrutiny, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that complaints, enforcement actions, and legal challenges were minimal or absent.

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• Could you just talk a little bit about what would happen in a case where a claim of abuse is substantiated
• to the potential of the parent losing their rights, or is this going to be tied to a substantiated claim
• Claim of abuse or neglect with that child.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• I feel like they're trying to claim that you're, that hospital organizations are putting their finger
• I feel like they're trying to claim that you're, that number over to other providers. All right.
• I feel like they're trying to claim that you're, that hospital organizations are putting their finger

Committee: House General Laws

Keywords: 959, house, all