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• When you start talking about inheritance tax, tax codes, probate forms, um, this is something between
• The tax code did that.
• The tax code did that.
• The tax code<00:18:04.960><c> did</c><00:18:05.200><c> that.
• Well, the bill as code did that.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Members, this bill regards the Business Organizations Code amendments that we pass every session.
• support of Bill 1789, particularly Section 3, which is related to Section 38. 06 of the Utilities Code
• the 10% retainage required to be kept by a developer owner under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code
• It then references those funds in Chapter 162 of the Property Code, also known as the trust funds.
• Right now, Chapter 53 of the property code provides sufficient protection.

Bills: SB1468 , SB1612 , SB1789 , SB2530 , SB2571 , SB2717 , SB2967

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

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• This is, it's an existing statute as we understood in the children's code.
• was important to maintain, and it is at the expense of the parent as it's written in the children's code
• And again... ...of the parent as it's written in the children's code, and it marries that language.

Bills: SB237

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews, confidentiality, 965, house, all

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• Representative DeWitt mentioned, we adhere to a totally different set of regulations and taxonomy codes
• It says on page one, delete lines 13 and 14 in their entirety, and insert code 333X, L, 000-0-03-3-X,
• This changes the authorities, which could have successor or equivalent codes.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on March 24 with a quorum present. The committee first voluntarily deferred House Bills 184 and 902. It then considered HB 557 by Rep. DeWitt, which defines long-term care pharmacies in Louisiana law to distinguish them from retail pharmacies and align state terminology with federal requirements. The author and a pharmacy representative testified that long-term care pharmacies serve nursing homes and similar facilities with specialized packaging, delivery, and consultant services. The committee adopted a technical amendment and reported the bill favorably with amendments. The committee next heard HB 584 by Rep. Boyd and Taylor, which addresses the practice of giving foster children garbage bags to move their belongings between placements and instead requires the use of duffel bags or similar luggage. Testimony emphasized the dignity issue for children in foster care and noted that DCFS had already begun transitioning to duffel bags. Members discussed whether the bill needed a fiscal note or dual referral, and DCFS testified that the practice had already been underway for about six months and would not require additional funds. The committee adopted amendments clarifying that the bag should follow the child and reported the bill favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee took up HB 747 by Rep. Miller, which combines the medical psychologist license and certificate of advanced practice, eliminates the separate certificate, lowers fees, and reduces red tape. Supporters from the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists and others were noted, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Throughout the meeting, members also discussed possible future wording changes on HB 584 and briefly recessed at the end of the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative DeWitt mentioned, we adhere to a totally different set of regulations and taxonomy codes
• It says on page one, delete lines 13 and 14 in their entirety, and insert code 333X, L,000-0-03-3-X,
• This changes the authorities, which could have successor or equivalent codes.

Bills: HB184 , HB235 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB747 , HB902 , HB930

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: charitable pharmacy, healthcare fees, outpatient prescription, exemption, Louisiana Department of Health, sewerage systems, individual systems, community systems, local governance, legislation, installation regulations, protective custody, peace officers, mental health, emergency medical services, involuntary admission, long-term care, healthcare, pharmacy, residents

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• That already exists in code, but that does cover that for family members and so forth.
• So basically you're taking administrative rule and putting it into code, or were these new standards
• That's part of the rules, and it's in code.

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee heard Senate Bill 1292, which would codify foster parent training requirements in statute and set a total of 10 hours of training, with flexibility for the department to structure the coursework. Senator Shippey said the bill is intended to make foster parents better prepared for trauma, safety, and court-system expectations while allowing online completion and exemptions for some family placements or out-of-state applicants. Deputy Director Monty Pro said the department already offers a range of training and that the measure would support foster parent retention and child safety; Senator Wintrow voiced support. The committee then voted to send SB 1292 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1293, a one-sentence fix to clarify that crime victims’ compensation is not subject to the interpretation of a prior public-benefits law. Senator Wintrow explained that confusion after House Bill 135 had slowed claims processing and created concern about added barriers for victims, especially in sensitive cases such as sexual assault and child abuse. She said the bill would restore the program to its prior practice, which is based on crime-victim eligibility criteria rather than public-assistance rules, and noted that no claims had been denied but processing had been delayed. After questions from senators about the effect of the earlier law and the backlog, the committee voted to send SB 1293 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• there was some question around just the qualifications for this to be a qualified trust under IRS code
• Qualified trust under IRS code and who's the employer and who's able to participate.
• This is not just a city issue, a suburban issue, or a rural issue.
• This is not just a<00:42:32.800><c> city</c><00:42:33.040><c> issue,</c><00:42:33.680><c> a</c><00:42
• issue, a suburban issue, or a a city issue, a suburban issue, or a rural<00:42:35.920><c> issue.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and we<01:15:29.159><c> are</c><01:15:29.320><c> the</c><01:15:29.440><c> big</c><01:15:29.639><c> city
• in the west so we are the big city in the west so something<01:15:31.120><c> out</c><01:15:31.239><c
• This would result in a rate cut of between 4 and 44%, depending on the clinic and payer and code, as
• </c><02:02:20.159><c> as</c><02:02:20.400><c> most</c> on the clinic and payer and code as most on the
• clinic and payer and code as most Managed<02:02:21.440><c> Care</c><02:02:21.960><c> companies</c><02

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The 1370 Penal Code, that is what it is. We're not proposing to touch that in any way.
• , 6500 civil commitment, or you go through the Penal Code, 1370.1.
• Those who came in through the Penal Code, they have their own set of rules.
• It also has a legal parallel within the Penal Code. So thank you. Thank you.
• And that's 7301, Welfare and Institutions Code.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held an informational hearing on several Department of Developmental Services proposals, with no votes taken. The first item focused on equitable access to intake and services for regional center clients, including standardizing eligibility assessments and modernizing the strengths-and-needs evaluation used to inform individual program plans. DDS said the changes would create a more consistent, equitable, and evidence-based process statewide, while the LAO explained the proposals as a response to disparities and inconsistent regional center practices. Advocates and regional center representatives were divided: Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and some providers supported modernization but urged clearer safeguards, more community co-design, and stronger legislative review; others, including some regional center leaders and family advocates, warned against replacing the CEDER too quickly and stressed the need to preserve the person-centered IPP process. Committee members emphasized fair process, fidelity, and the need for a validated tool, while also noting that the proposals would not change eligibility definitions or replace IPPs. The second major item addressed state-operated transitional and rehabilitative services, including proposed time limits for stays at Porterville Developmental Center and Canyon Springs, plus the merger of the Community Placement Program and Community Resource Development Program. DDS argued that people should not remain in locked facilities for years and that the proposal would create urgency, clearer transition planning, a right of return, and a more efficient single program for community resource development. Supporters, including Disability Rights California, the State Council, the Public Defenders Association, and some service providers, said the proposals align with Olmstead and the Lanterman Act, reduce overreliance on institutions, and should be paired with stronger mental health supports, oversight, and notice to counsel. Opponents, including a district attorney representative, argued that a blanket 24-month limit could endanger public safety and that some individuals require longer, case-by-case commitments. Committee members said they wanted a more comprehensive plan showing that community placements and supports will be ready before people are moved, and they questioned whether an arbitrary timeline could work for such a complex population. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly stressed that any implementation must be fair, transparent, and backed by valid tools, adequate community capacity, and public input. DDS said both sets of proposals would require legislative approval and that the department is still open to changes in trailer bill language and further stakeholder consultation. The hearing ended with the committee indicating it would continue reviewing the proposals and hear public comment, but no formal action was taken.

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• It deals with the Alabama Uniform Trust Code.
• Alabama Uniform Trust Code that probably wrote this thing.
• It deals with the Alabama Uniform Trust<00:54:29.520><c> Code.
• </c><00:54:35.520><c> or</c> the Alabama Uniform Trust Code or the Alabama Uniform Trust Code or lawyers
• that probably wrote Uniform Trust Code that probably wrote this<00:54:40.000><c> thing.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• There is a code of conduct that is part of the administrative regulations, but you are correct: there
• is nothing to prevent them, aside from the code of conduct, from practicing outside of their area of
• </c> but we do have a requirement in our code but we do have a requirement in our code of<00:56:33.599
• I think because you have the code of conduct in there and because of the requirement for examination
• </c><00:59:25.079><c> of</c> I think because you have the code of I think because you have the code of

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 46, which would allow lottery winners of $1 million or more to remain anonymous. After brief discussion and a motion with a second, the committee approved the bill unanimously and sent it to the House floor. Members then heard House Bill 54, a workforce and education measure aimed at aligning dual credit and project-based learning with licensed construction trades and other high-demand careers. The sponsor and witness said the bill is intended to help students meet both education and on-the-job training requirements, address labor shortages, and speed entry into the trades. Several members raised concerns about possible abuse of internships, the need for input from unions and other trade groups, and the amount of authority left to the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to write regulations. The sponsor said the bill does not replace current hands-on training requirements and expressed willingness to continue discussions. The committee passed the bill, with some members explaining their votes as conditional or in hopes of further amendments. The committee also approved House Bill 261, which would let retired CPAs provide certain uncompensated services, such as nonprofit work, while retaining their CPA designation, and would create a retirement-based CPE waiver for those limited services. A question from Representative Donworth focused on how retired CPAs would disclose their status to nonprofits; the board representative said retired status is noted in board records, but there is currently no separate requirement governing use of the CPA designation. The bill passed. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 262, which would remove restrictions on small CPA firm names after an owner dies or retires. The sponsor said Kentucky is an outlier because current law requires the remaining owner to change the firm name. The bill passed unanimously. After that, the chair turned the gavel over to the vice chair and began presenting House Bill 306, which would change engineering education requirements for licensure, especially to help Eastern Kentucky University fire protection engineering technology graduates qualify for licensure in Kentucky rather than leaving the state. The sponsor and witnesses explained that the bill would not change the rest of the PE licensure pathway, only the education component, and said most other states already allow this route. Members noted that engineers may have concerns and encouraged continued discussions before the bill advances further.

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• Cities have laws.
• Cities have laws.
• Cities have laws.
• Cities have laws.
• Cities have laws.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The hearing of the Minnesota Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability focused on federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, especially ICE and CBP operations, and their alleged constitutional and civil-rights impacts. Opening remarks from both parties emphasized the need for calm, cooperation, and public safety, though they sharply differed on the causes of the current situation. Republican members argued that violent criminal undocumented immigrants should be removed and that state and local officials should cooperate with federal authorities. Senator McEwen and other Democrats described the federal presence as abusive and terrorizing, citing deaths, family separations, and community fear, and called for accountability and truth-telling. The chair also held a moment of silence for Renee Mlin Good and Alex Prey before testimony began. Testimony from the ACLU of Minnesota and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota described what they said was a large-scale federal enforcement operation, including Operation Metro Surge, with widespread alleged violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth, and other constitutional amendments. Witnesses cited alleged racial profiling, warrantless arrests, excessive force, denial of counsel, detention out of state, and failure to comply with court orders. They referenced specific cases involving Susan Tinure, Abdi Khadir Nure, Victor Manuel Diaz, and others, as well as reports of journalists and community members being threatened or detained while documenting ICE activity. The witnesses also said the federal government’s lack of transparency makes it difficult to know how many people have been detained or deported and argued that the harm extends to both immigrants and citizens. Committee members asked questions about ICE entering homes without judicial warrants, federal claims about constitutional limits, and access to counsel for detainees moved out of state. The witnesses said that out-of-state detention, poor locator systems, paid phone access, and lack of privacy make legal representation difficult or impossible, and that civil-rights remedies often come too late because people are removed before cases are resolved. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee moved from opening statements into testimony and member questions.

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• The legal code baked into a corporation is to maximize profit for shareholders' benefit.
• AI also, a human creation, is software code designed to do the bidding of its creators.
• The legal code baked into a humankind.
• Courts have held that computer code is speech. It's a dual nature.
• We regulate the code and the parts of code used to hack bank accounts.

Bills: HF357 , HF3389 , HF1434 , HF2500 , HF1606

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF357, hasenpfeffer, card games, social skill game, Minnesota gambling law, tournament, contest, prize limit, low-stakes gaming, card game exemption, gambling exemption, cribbage, bridge, euchre, pinochle, Texas hold'em, whist, skat, sheepshead, gin

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• </c><00:08:42.800><c> and</c> unnecessarily limiting for cities and unnecessarily limiting for cities
• Mike Mayo from Duluth City Council.
• Cities, and others.
• I'm a city council member in Olyri.
• </c> 13 out of 20 were fourth class cities. 13 out of 20 were fourth class cities.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to people, and that even though it is said to be de-identified, it still includes birth date, zip code
• ,</c><00:21:35.360><c> and</c><00:21:35.440><c> their</c> birth date, their zip code, and their birth
• date, their zip code, and their town.<00:21:36.640><c> That's</c><00:21:37.320><c> That's</c><00:21:
• </c><00:26:51.560><c> at</c><00:26:51.720><c> which</c><00:26:51.880><c> they</c> five-digit zip code
• at which they five-digit zip code at which they reside,<00:26:53.120><c> um</c><00:26:53.640><c> and

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• something that has been unclear, and the second really just makes it known about the professional code
• of ethics and the code of conduct and how they apply.
• </c><00:21:13.920><c> of</c><00:21:14.080><c> ethics</c> about the professional code of ethics about
• the professional code of ethics and<00:21:14.480><c> the</c><00:21:14.640><c> code</c><00:21:14.800><
• of conduct and how they and the code of conduct and how they apply. apply. apply.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The gains we are seeing, more carriers returning, more availability in wildfire-distressed zip codes,
• We also want to make sure that we go up to code because we haven't updated these codes in 40 years.
• And so we're again looking at this with the new fresh code of advice to make sure we're not doing any
• And so we're again looking at this with the new fresh code of advice to make sure we're not doing any
• For the insurance transaction data, it's regulated under IIPPA under the existing codes, and this brings

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on insurance transparency, claims handling, privacy, and regulatory enforcement. SB 877 and SB 878 by Senator Pérez addressed post-disaster claims practices: SB 877 would require insurers to disclose original and revised loss estimates and related claim materials to policyholders, while SB 878 would add automatic interest penalties for delayed claim decisions or payments and require written identification of disputed items. Fire survivors, consumer groups, AARP, the Department of Insurance, and other advocates supported both bills, while insurer groups moved to neutral after amendments. Both bills were voted out on roll call and reported to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 1054 by Senator Cabaldon, which would expand data sharing and reporting to improve workforce program evaluation and help counties verify work requirements for Medi-Cal and CalFresh using employer-reported hours worked. County officials, workforce advocates, and the Department of Insurance supported the measure, and no opposition was heard. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Committee on Labor and Employment. SB 1209 by Senator Allen, presented with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, would give the commissioner stronger enforcement tools to require insurers to carry out corrective actions identified in market conduct examinations, including fines and hearings for noncompliance. The commissioner and author said the bill would close an enforcement gap and improve accountability; there was no opposition testimony, but the bill was left on call after the roll. The committee also heard SB 354 on insurance privacy, presented by Senator Padilla on behalf of Pro Tem Limón, which would modernize insurance privacy rules by expanding consumer rights over personal data, limiting sale and use of sensitive information, and increasing disclosure requirements. Supporters said the bill updates outdated 1980s-era rules, while insurers, agents, and business groups raised concerns about scope, compliance burdens, and small-business impacts. Members indicated the bill was still being negotiated and would return in a revised form in the Privacy Committee.

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• The gains we are seeing, more carriers returning, more availability in wildfire-distressed zip codes,
• But we also want to make sure that we go up to code because we haven't updated these codes in 40 years
• And so we're again looking at this with the new fresh code of...
• And so we're again looking at this with the new fresh code of... to make sure we're not doing any of
• For the insurance transaction data, it's regulated under IIPA under the existing codes, and this brings

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• One of the things that was brought to my attention is that right now, currently, Idaho Code 41-348 does
• One of the things that was brought to my attention is that right now, currently, Idaho Code 41-348 does
• In Idaho, they call it disability insurance under the code.
• We added four new sections to the code, and so this was a quality-of-care oversight by the Department
• We added four new sections to the code, and so this was a quality of care oversight by the Department

Summary: The committee first introduced RS 33403, a follow-on podiatry bill that would merge podiatry with the Board of Medicine and move certain rules into statute. Representative Ehlers explained it was a replacement for prior legislation, and the committee voted to introduce it without objection. The committee then heard House Bill 713 on copay accumulator policies. Representative Cannon and co-sponsor Representative Furman argued the bill would stop insurers from refusing to count third-party copay assistance toward deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, especially for patients with expensive specialty drugs. Supporters, including patients and advocates, described serious financial hardship and treatment adherence problems caused by accumulators. Opponents, including the Idaho Association of Health Plans, argued the bill would raise costs and premiums, could conflict with Idaho’s anti-kickback law, and might interfere with private plan design. After debate, the committee voted 7-8 against the motion to send HB 713 to the floor, so the bill was held in committee. Next, the committee took up House Bill 655 and its related RS 33527, a pilot program to incentivize preceptorships by giving certain Medicaid providers a 12-month exemption from prior authorization requirements. The sponsor said the goal was to reduce administrative burden and increase training opportunities in rural areas and in family practice, psychiatry, and OB-GYN, with caps on participation and expansion to advanced practice providers and PAs in the RS. The committee first voted to hold HB 655 in committee, then approved RS 33527 for introduction and second reading. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 723 on children’s residential facilities. Representative Erickson said the bill would add quality-of-care oversight, annual unannounced inspections, resident and staff interviews, a youth bill of rights, and critical incident reporting, based on an OPE study and prior testimony about abuse and gaps in oversight. Testifiers, including parents and former residents, described abuse, isolation, and lack of reporting mechanisms in facilities and supported the bill. The committee discussed whether the bill created enforceable rights, but the sponsor said existing child protection and corrective action processes would apply. The bill was moved to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• The fact of the matter is the Arizona Rangers are a 501(c)(3) under IRS code. That's federal.
• These concerns include alleged violations of the Rangers' own code of conduct, due process rights, and
• I'd ask you to look toward Arizona Administrative Code, Section R13-4-106, subsection C.
• Arizona POST files to include that as—actually, it's criteria number seven from the administrative code
• And this is where I was going with compliance with the Arizona Administrative Code that mandates the

Committee: Senate Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1452, which would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on theft and fraud involving cargo and freight. The Arizona Trucking Association supported the bill, describing cargo theft as organized and rapidly increasing. The committee reported SB 1452 out with a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. Members then considered SB 1048, a $36 million appropriation for Coconino County to build a new juvenile court services facility and convert the existing juvenile detention center into a detox, sobriety, and crisis recovery center. The sponsor and supporters framed it as a juvenile services and recovery investment, while one member objected to funding one county in a tight budget year. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1092, which would prohibit early termination of lifetime probation for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children and apply the restriction retroactively. The sponsor argued it would keep child sex offenders under supervision, while opponents raised concerns about judicial discretion, retroactivity, and cases involving internet-related conduct or defendants with disabilities. After extensive testimony, the committee approved SB 1092 on a 4-3 vote. The committee next took up SB 1391, which would direct AZ POST to create a pilot law enforcement stress management and mental wellness training program, with a $950,000 appropriation and a sunset date in 2029. Supporters, including law enforcement advocates, said it would help officers manage trauma, improve retention, and support families. The bill passed unanimously. SB 1401, creating a golf tournament charity special plate and fund to support youth athletic programs in Tucson, also passed unanimously after brief supportive testimony from the Tucson Conquistadors. On SB 1314, a broad pay raise bill for probation staff, corrections, juvenile corrections, and DPS employees, supporters argued that recruitment and retention problems and vacancies justified the increases. Some members supported the concept but noted uncertainty about the cost and the broader budget picture. The bill passed 5-1. The committee then heard SB 1071, which would repeal statutory provisions relating to the Arizona Rangers. Testimony split sharply: the sponsor and some former members argued the organization lacked transparency and accountability, while current and former Rangers said the bill would undermine an important volunteer public safety auxiliary. Rather than vote, the chair held SB 1071 for further discussion and possible amendment. Finally, the committee began SB 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies to establish confidential wellness and peer support programs for employees exposed to trauma; supporters said confidentiality is needed to encourage officers to seek help, and the roll call had begun when the transcript ended.