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• This is a diversionary program that at the end of it, the goal is expungement of record.
• I would like to know what happened to the program.
• Under the bill, that is who sets the program up and regulates all of the qualifications.
• They determine whether an individual is eligible for this program.
• are outside of the juvenile program.

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

Summary: The Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions heard testimony on House Bill 2912, House Bill 2753, and a joint hearing on House Bills 2171 and 3292. HB 2912 would expand the state’s use of master agreements for small projects, raising contract thresholds and adding architects, engineers, and surveyors to standing agreements for work under $100,000. Supporters from the Office of Administration and private engineering/architecture firms said the bill would reduce delays, lower costs, and avoid repeated RFQ/RFP processes for small projects. There were no witnesses in opposition, and the hearing closed after favorable testimony. HB 2753 would create a hospital zone designation, similar to school or work zones, allowing municipalities or counties to establish reduced-speed areas around hospitals when local conditions warrant it. The bill was presented in response to traffic and safety concerns around a rural hospital expansion and a state highway running through the campus area. Hospital representatives, the Missouri Hospital Association, and another hospital system supported the measure, emphasizing pedestrian, staff, ambulance, and visitor safety; committee members questioned the proposed penalties and whether the bill could create a statewide mandate, but supporters stressed it was permissive and locally initiated. No opposition testimony was offered. HB 2171 and HB 3292, identical bills, would direct the Department of Corrections to create a motivational boot camp program for offenders ages 17 to 21 convicted of nonviolent offenses, with the goal of rehabilitation and possible expungement after completion. Sponsors said the program would emphasize discipline, physical activity, and therapy, and could be a cost-saving alternative to prison; they noted a federal issue requiring changes for DWI/CDL cases and discussed a six-year sunset. Committee members raised questions about eligibility, screening, expungement language, program design, and how the proposal would interact with other sentencing bills. No witnesses testified in favor or opposition, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• And so it's just a Should have made the updates for this program.
• programs and things like that.
• programs and things like that.
• And how many people are using multiple programs?
• That means they can add other programs, Medicaid, stuff like this.

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There are no new grant programs created, no eligibility expansions beyond existing statutes...
• There are no new grant programs created, no eligibility expansions beyond existing statutory authority
• from $50,000 to $100,000 as far as the grant program.
• And the GEM grant program is intended to be an infrastructure grant that allows for job creation, job
• That program was repealed last year by House Bill 116, so it is no longer needed in statute or in the

Summary: Senate Commerce first took up three gubernatorial appointments and sent all three to the Senate floor with recommendations for confirmation: Salvador Cruz as director of the Department of Finance, Nora Carpenter to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and Gregory Donica to the same board. Each motion passed without opposition. The committee then received an annual update from Pat Kelly, executive director of Your Health Idaho. He reported record enrollment activity, including more than 139,000 selections in open enrollment 2025 and over 144,000 in open enrollment 2026, with most enrollees receiving tax credits and many working with agents or brokers. Kelly said the exchange remains financially self-sustaining, has low operating costs, and achieved strong customer satisfaction scores. Members asked about rising premiums, the shift toward bronze plans, and enrollment timing; Kelly and later Insurance Director Dean Cameron said Idaho premiums remain among the lowest nationally, helped by the 1332 reinsurance waiver, though affordability concerns are increasing. The committee also reviewed and approved one Department of Commerce pending rule docket and several Department of Insurance rule dockets under zero-based regulation. The Commerce rulemaking was described as a non-substantive cleanup that removed obsolete language, aligned definitions, and adjusted some grant limits, including the Idaho GEM grant program. Insurance rule changes similarly focused on simplifying, clarifying, and removing duplicative statutory language across self-funded plans, long-term care insurance, small employer and individual health insurance, coordination of benefits, short-term health insurance, and managing general agents. The most notable policy-related change was the short-term health insurance docket, which was approved with an effective date upon adjournment to avoid a gap after a temporary rule expires; all dockets were approved unanimously.

Transcript Highlights:

• There are no new grant programs created, no eligibility expansions beyond existing statutes.
• There are no new grant programs created, no eligibility expansions beyond existing statutory authority
• There's an increase from $50,000 to $100,000 as far as the grant program.
• And the GEM grant program is intended to be an infrastructure grant that allows for job creation, job
• That program was repealed last year by House Bill 116, so it is no longer needed in statute or in the

Committee: Senate Commerce and Human Resources

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So what made you want to do this, the page program? Of course, Chairman.
• So what made you want to do this, the page program? Of course, Chairman.
• And then finally, there's a high-tier duty levied against out-of-program imports.
• And then finally, there's a high tier duty leveled against out-of-program imports.
• It's due to a failure of managing the federal sugar program.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The Agricultural Committee held its first meeting of the session with member introductions, welcome remarks, and introductions of two committee pages. The chair also noted that committee rules would be reviewed later and that the session would likely be busy. No formal legislation was considered or voted on at this meeting. The main presentation focused on Idaho’s sugar beet industry. Growers described sharply lower crop prices, rising input costs, and the resulting strain on farm finances, especially for small and family farms. They said the downturn is largely tied to federal sugar policy and trade issues rather than state policy, and emphasized that reduced farm income will also hurt rural businesses and communities. Committee members asked about the volatility of sugar prices and whether any Idaho-level changes could help. A second presentation highlighted regenerative agriculture practices such as strip-till, cover crops, and manure application. The speaker argued these methods can improve soil health, reduce costs, and conserve water, while also noting that cover crops may be cut back when farm finances tighten. Members asked about cover crop choices and whether similar practices are used internationally. The final presentation from Amalgamated Sugar explained the federal sugar program, the role of import controls and loan rates, and why the company believes the current system is failing because of excess imports, inflation, and an outdated high-tier duty. The presenter said the industry is working with federal officials to raise the duty, improve demand estimates, and protect domestic sugar production and food security.

Transcript Highlights:

• or rehabilitation programming.
• Specialized programs include academic, vocational programming, substance abuse programming, pre-forestry
• needs and collaborate with our local teams on the ambassador programs.
• We got ambassador programs started up as well.
• They have the ambassador program where they can report misconduct.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I am so happy that the pilot program is back. It actually helped me reverse my type 2 diabetes.
• Hypoglycemia can stand up my blood sugar drops because the pilot program helped me make healthier choices
• This allows more flexibility to continue having these wonderful programs in our communities.
• I am here today to ask you to support AB 937, which seeks to improve the program.
• I love this program.

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This includes our Flavors of Health programming, which is an educational program.
• This includes our Flavors of Health programming, which is an educational program that affects about 25,000
• That program is in a thousand schools within the state.
• We're in 59 parishes with that program alone.
• We have a program called La House, which is a use-inspired research program that does things like help

Committee: House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum, adopted the prior meeting minutes, and heard a series of agriculture-related bills, most of them sponsored by Representative Domain or Chairwoman Butler. The first major bill, HB 121, would expand the Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s authority over imported seafood by allowing its inspectors, in addition to the Department of Health, to seize and destroy adulterated seafood already under stop order. Representative Domain and Commissioner Strain framed the bill as a seafood-safety and anti-fraud measure aimed at protecting Louisiana shrimpers from tainted imports and bad actors. Members asked about cost, testing rates, countries of origin, and whether the bill would affect imported shrimp prices; the commissioner said it would not raise consumer prices and that Louisiana’s testing is focused at retail rather than ports. HB 121 was reported favorably with no objections. The committee then considered HB 725, which requires restaurants/retailers to retain invoices from imported seafood vendors for six months. After a technical amendment changing the bill’s one-liner from “restaurants” to “retailers,” the bill was explained as a recordkeeping tool to help auditors verify country-of-origin and labeling compliance without costly product testing. It was reported favorably with amendments. The committee also heard a bill reducing the required number of annual meetings for the Agriculture Finance Authority from four to two; Commissioner Strain said the change would streamline operations when there is no business to conduct, and it was reported favorably. Next, the committee took up HB 344 and HB 370 dealing with the Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund. HB 344 raises the fund’s balance thresholds for suspending and restarting assessments, while HB 370 increases the assessment rate on agricultural commodities to replenish the fund more quickly. Commissioner Strain described recent large losses from grain broker bankruptcies, including Hansen-Mueller, and explained that the fund has been paying farmers but needs a larger balance to handle future defaults. Members discussed the risks posed by brokers, the adequacy of bonding, and the need to protect farmers and rural communities; both bills were reported favorably. The committee also advanced HB 367, aligning Structural Pest Control Commission hearing notices with the Administrative Procedure Act, and HB 847, which modernizes Soil and Water Conservation district supervisor elections by shifting administration to the Secretary of State and updating petition and ballot procedures after a crowded, ballot-short election. Finally, HB 505 streamlined certification and renewal rules for commercial applicators, pesticide salespersons, and agricultural consultants, including a technical amendment to keep unexpended pesticide-fund money in the fund; it too was reported favorably with amendments. After the bills, Commissioner Strain gave a lengthy update on the state of agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture. He highlighted continued pressure on shrimp from low-cost imports, currency shifts, and inadequate domestic marketing and cold storage, as well as ongoing seafood labeling enforcement and testing. He also discussed feral swine damage, drought and wildfire concerns, fertilizer and diesel cost increases, crop acreage trends, and export efforts for rice and timber, including Louisiana wood pellets used in the United Kingdom. LSU Ag Center Dean Matt Lee followed with a presentation on the center’s research and extension work, emphasizing its statewide network, high research ranking, and the economic return from agricultural science, especially in sugarcane variety development. He said LSU Ag Center research has helped Louisiana maintain strong sugar production and supports producers across the state.

Transcript Highlights:

• afternoon regarding the cuts to FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Act grant program
• and Congress to restore funding to FEMA's Building Resilient Communities and Infrastructure grant program
• The cancellation of all approved BRIC Program Hazard Mitigation Program applications from fiscal year
• When the memo came out at the beginning of April announcing the BRIC program cancellation.
• I am the Mitigation Director of the California Residential Mitigation Program, which was established

Committee: House Emergency Management

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This also requires DCF to actually administer this program, know about the program, tell people about
• the program, and be able to answer questions from people about the program.
• the program, and be able to answer questions from people about the program.
• and other programs of diversity?
• the training program at all.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• On public programs are uninsured.
• are able to participate in the property tax postponement program.
• The CASA network includes about 500 staff members employed by CASA programs.
• 500 local CASA program board members.
• Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo County CASA programs.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It creates a grant program through the Department of Public Safety to support dedicated teams of police
• Thank you, Representative Frazier, for bringing this bill and highlighting the program.
• Chair Novotny, this program does not exist yet. This would be a new program.
• Chair Novotny, this program does not exist yet. This would be a new program.
• Chair Novotny, this program does not exist yet. This would be a new program.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• But you mentioned other government programs that are available.
• And there are similar programs like that that are in existence as well.
• I'm seeing... ...program, yes. Okay, thank you very much.
• If California's current programs are found to be efficient, we believe that they can be enhanced more
• For every dollar invested in this program, we get $2 back in economic activity.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Schools that elect to participate in the program may include the fitness program designation in the school's
• include the fitness program designation in the school's report card.
• This is a program that's going to do that. It's going to be voluntary.
• I commend... ...to be physically active and quality PE programs.
• Madam Chair, he's the top supporter of the ESA program.

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. HB 2395 would create a voluntary Arizona School Fitness Program in ADE to recognize schools that participate in nationally recognized fitness testing, allow schools to note the designation on report cards, and direct ADE to issue guidelines and best practices. Supporters argued it would encourage student activity and improve health and achievement without penalties; it passed with a due pass recommendation on a 6-0 vote, with two members not voting. HB 2409, the Getting Arizona Ready for AI Act, would create an Arizona Artificial Intelligence Program in ADE to offer voluntary summer AI courses around the state, including digital hygiene/civic integrity and small-business/entrepreneurship components, with optional facility use and possible academic credit. The sponsor said the bill was meant to prepare students for AI-driven job disruption while keeping the program voluntary and low-cost. It passed 4-2 with one not voting. HB 2203 would require ADE to review school and agency reporting requirements, identify duplicative or obsolete reports, and recommend consolidation or repeal; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed unanimously by those voting. HB 2008 would bar school libraries from using public funds to pay professional associations for libraries and librarians; opponents called it unnecessary and constitutionally problematic, while supporters framed it as limiting public spending. It passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee also heard HB 2075, which would require school districts to submit superintendent and CFO contracts to ADE, post them online, and maintain a searchable database and annual compensation report. Supporters said it would improve transparency and prevent excessive or hidden compensation, while opponents argued it unfairly targeted district schools and should, if anything, apply to all publicly funded schools. After extended debate over transparency and comparisons to charter schools and ESAs, the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 4-2 vote with one not voting.

Transcript Highlights:

• He said he became a booster and also has a scholarship program within his company.
• students in the area and around the state, especially the nursing program, the water program, the entrepreneur
• program, and the hospitality program.
• But also, I wanted to speak specifically about the water program.
• And also your commitment to sports programs as well.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education opened by noting it would not present its budget that day, explaining the budget rollout would be delayed until the following week to align with House partners and Senate notice requirements. After a roll call confirmed a quorum, the chair explained that because of the large number of gubernatorial appointments, the committee would hear only a subset individually and consider reappointments in a block unless members requested otherwise. The committee then heard testimony from appointees and reappointees to several university boards. Florida A&M University nominees Roderick Harris, Victor Young, and Rafael Vasquez emphasized service to their alma mater, support for leadership, student success, entrepreneurship, scholarships, and maintaining FAMU’s status as a leading HBCU. Florida Atlantic University appointees Linda Stock and Thomas Mersh highlighted FAU’s growth, R1 research designation, quantum computing, servant leadership, entrepreneurship, and expanded research opportunities. University of Central Florida reappointee Alex Martins focused on UCF’s preeminence, workforce needs, nursing and engineering, and keeping graduates in Florida. Florida Gulf Coast University nominees James Gris-Mall, Douglas Van Orte, Robert Rommel, Sarah Partial Perry, and reappointee Joseph Fogg discussed workforce development, affordability, student success, water and environmental programs, business and entrepreneurship, nursing outcomes, and FGCU’s regional role. University of South Florida reappointee Rogan Donnelly cited USF’s AAU status, research growth, and focus on student success, health care, cybersecurity, and AI. Committee members generally praised each nominee’s background and the universities’ achievements. At the end of the hearing, the committee approved all nominees in a single block vote for confirmation and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Only a few institutions in the state offer competency-based education, or CBE, programs.
• aware of the waiver program, they may not be in a position where they are able to use it.
• Social programs are designed to support individuals in making positive contributions to society.
• The program will help 11th and 12th grade students complete a certificate program while in high school
• Sustained investment in career and technical education, the ARPET program, and the P-TECH program is

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The school's outstanding academic and athletic programs combined with a faculty dedicated to teaching
• Uh, members, the Bob Bullock scholarship program was named after, of course, distinguished Lieutenant
• rural pathway excellence Partnership programs and a high school advising program including funding of
• those programs under the Foundation School program and the new institutional facility allotment and
• Savings Account Program, refer to the Committee on Public Education.

Transcript Highlights:

• SENATORS WE HAVE A PROGRAM REVIEW THIS AFTERNOON ON THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FEMA REIMBURSEMENT
• TODAY MORE THAN 1000 DISPLACED HOUSEHOLDS HAVE BEEN SHELTERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM FROM HOPE FLORIDA.
• A FEW PROGRAMS ARE TIED TO THAT SERVICE FOR OUR COUNTIES.
• ALL THIS MONEY IS DIRECTLY TIED TO FEDERAL GRANTS AND THE PROGRAMS WE AT FDEM MANAGE, THE 28 FEDERAL
• GRANTS WE MANAGE ALL OF THAT 15.3 ALL OF THAT IS TIED TO THAT GRANT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ,</c><00:07:57.360><c> in</c> um in school-age care programs, in um in school-age care programs, in foster
• </c><00:19:20.120><c> Minnesota</c> Economics Program in the Minnesota Economics Program in the Minnesota
• So, um um federal benefit programs.
• It looks into the SNAP employment program.
• It looks into the SNAP employment program.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• unlike other Public Assistance Program unlike other Public Assistance programs<01:35:25.760><c> with
• so</c> expand the program any further so expand the program any further so there's<01:36:48.639><c>
• </c><01:45:15.920><c> or</c> children in the EFA program either or children in the EFA program either
• c><01:45:26.960><c> been</c> program a program that has been program a program that has been extremely
• </c><01:49:23.440><c> serves</c> Year FAA program serves Year FAA program serves 5,321<01:49:26.159><

Keywords: 1189, house, all