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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Jan 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 120.52.
- Rulemaking authority may be granted for specific sections or even subsections of statutes.
- Rulemaking authority may be granted for specific sections or even subsections of statutes.
- rules for continued compliance with the factors outlined in Section 120.545.
- Section 120.545 sets out the procedures in the event of a JAPSI objection to a rule.
Summary:
The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee met for its first meeting of the year, with roll call and member introductions followed by an orientation on the committee’s role in reviewing agency rulemaking. Staff explained that JAPAC/JAPSI oversees whether agency rules stay within statutory authority, reviews proposed and existing rules under Chapter 120, and can recommend objections when rules enlarge, modify, or contravene enabling statutes. The committee also adopted its biennial rules of procedure by motion and roll-call vote.
The main substantive item was staff’s recommended objections to 32 existing Agency for Health Care Administration rules. Staff said the common issue was a sunset provision added to rules, which they argued is not authorized by Chapter 120 because rules may be amended or repealed only through formal rulemaking, not allowed to expire automatically. Staff noted the sunset language could create confusion and affect interrelated rules, and recommended formal objections. The chair reported that he and the vice chair had met with the agency, which agreed to work on compliance and amend the language.
No public testimony was offered. After brief committee discussion, including questions about timing, the chair said the agency would return with a compliance proposal at the next scheduled meeting, likely in February. The committee deferred further action on the 32 recommended objections until that meeting, and the meeting adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 96, SB 87, SB 210, SB 206 (06/17/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll start with the violation section.
- If you go down on violation section.
- Right here—section two. Sorry, section Roman numeral two.
- Yes, it's in section three. proposed? Yes, it's in section three.
- Section Roman number two. three. Sorry. Section Roman number two.
Summary:
The committee of conference spent most of its time on Senate Bill 96, which deals with educator conduct and when information may be withheld from parents. The main dispute was over the House-amended language on violations and the “compelling state interest” standard. The Senate sponsor objected to extending penalties to third-party medical or mental health contractors and to language suggesting psychological or emotional injury to a child would not constitute a compelling state interest. The House side argued its draft was intended to keep the bill focused on credentialed educators and administrators, to include parents or guardians, and to avoid creating competing standards by relying on existing abuse definitions in statute. The House also added a requirement that any withholding of information be documented and reported to the school board in nonpublic session, and both sides discussed whether educators, administrators, nurses, and guidance counselors would be covered under the statutory definition of educator.
The discussion also covered enforcement and penalties. The House draft proposed that an educator found to have willfully violated the law could have a credential suspended for a first offense and would face a minimum one-year suspension for multiple offenses, while the Senate raised concerns that this was too rigid and did not allow enough discretion or address revocation. The House later explained that the department would still have discretion on first offenses and that the one-year rule applied only to multiple offenses. Another point of disagreement was a three-year statute of limitations for investigations, which the House said was meant to prevent “witch hunts,” while the Senate noted New Hampshire’s constitutional prohibition on retroactive laws. After caucusing, the Senate rejected the House amendment, and the House then voted non-concur; the committee of conference adjourned without agreement.
The transcript then moved to Senate Bill 87, concerning one-day liquor license requirements and allowing salons and barber shops to obtain on-premise licenses. The members discussed a House amendment that would allow two drinks instead of one, with supporters saying the change reflected the longer time customers may spend in salons and that alcohol service would still be covered by existing training requirements, including the EDGE course. Opponents worried that allowing multiple drinks would create over-serving and enforcement problems and could complicate business practices. After discussion, the Senate member agreed to go along with the House position, and the bill was reported ready for final sign-off.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 12-574, relating to health care actions.
- adding Section 16-605, relating to the conduct of elections.
- 4, Article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding a new Section 16-?
- Statutes, by adding Section 41-4274, repealing Section 41-4274, Arizona Revised Statutes, appropriating
- Statutes, by adding Section 44-78-53 relating to firearm transactions.
Summary:
The Senate met in multiple Committee of the Whole sessions and later took third-reading votes on several measures, with the day dominated by election administration bills, immigration-related bills, public safety measures, and a series of bills affecting transgender youth and health care. The chamber also heard ceremonial remarks recognizing Lutheran Day at the Capitol, introduced the Doctor of the Day, and handled routine appointments, messages, and committee reports. Several bills were retained on the calendar, including SB 1431 and SCR 1005.
Among the major policy items, senators debated and advanced SB 1049 on spousal maintenance, SB 1053 on concealed weapons permits, SB 1415 on insurance adjuster license eligibility, SB 1015 on health care actions related to gender transition procedures and provider liability, SB 1095 on gender transition care for minors, and SCR 1006 on school-related sex and privacy requirements. Members opposing the transgender-related bills argued they were discriminatory, harmful to youth, and an intrusion into family and medical decisions; supporters said the measures protected children, parental rights, privacy, and medical judgment. The chamber also considered election and campaign finance measures including SB 1003, SB 1006, SB 1037, SB 1040, SB 1057, SB 1168, SB 1237, SCR 1002, SCR 1010, SCR 1013, and SCR 1014, with debate centering on transparency, ballot procedures, voter registration, and disclosure thresholds.
Additional bills addressed immigration enforcement and foreign influence concerns, including SB 1055, SB 1058, SB 1093, SB 1152, SB 1289, and SB 1308. Supporters framed these as public safety, election integrity, or enforcement measures, while opponents warned they would chill reporting to police, harm asylum seekers and immigrants, or expand punitive government power. The Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and assigned bills accordingly throughout the day, and several measures later received third-reading passage votes, including SB 1049, SB 1053, SB 1415, SB 1015, and SB 1095, with recorded roll-call outcomes and transmission of passed bills to the House.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Mar 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- So if you want to pull out the section-by-section summary, let's start. In Section 523.0...
- Section-by-section summary. Let's start.
- Section 523.015. This is a new section.
- Section 523.250.2.0.250. This section deals with. Section 523.250.250.
- Section 523. Section 523.253.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 10th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving along to Section 6.
- Section 11 also has an emergency clause. Removed the exemption language on Section 9.
- Section 11 also has an emergency clause. Removed the exemption language on Section 9.
- The new Section 9, talked.
- In Section 8, we are proposing a new section of code, and I'll just read it here: notwithstanding any
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal.
The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause.
The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments.
The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
- by section, and placed before the Senate for further consideration.
- by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
- by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
- by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the March 11 journal and received routine communications, including a substitute appointment for Legislative District 16 and gubernatorial messages signing several Senate bills. Committee reports moved a number of measures forward, including bills on state vacancies, administrative rules, abortion trafficking, irrigation districts, education planning, energy resources, consumer asset recovery, retirement contributions, CPA licensure, and the designation of hunting as Idaho’s state sport.
Several floor debates focused on major policy bills. Senate Bill 1351, dealing with gubernatorial appointees and vacancies, passed 34-0. Senate Bill 1364, revising temporary administrative rule expiration dates, passed 35-0. Senate Bill 1370, which removed the word “recruiting” from Idaho’s abortion trafficking law after a Ninth Circuit ruling, passed 28-6. Senate Bill 1303, revising renewable energy resources funding and permitting-related language, passed 27-8. Senate Bill 1337, allowing limited flexibility for small irrigation districts to seat directors who live outside the district under certain conditions, passed 34-0, and Senate Bill 1339, replacing continuous improvement plans with multi-year strategic performance plans for schools and reducing some reporting requirements, also passed 34-0.
The Senate rejected Senate Bill 1375, the Health and Human Services maintenance appropriation bill, after extensive debate over Medicaid rate reductions, provider impacts, and the size of the budget; it failed 10-25 and was retained by the Secretary. Later, the chamber concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 1227, which added language ensuring generative AI does not replace teachers and expanded legislative participation in the framework review. Other bills passed included House Bill 576 on Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund residency requirements, House Bill 731 on participation in the federal tax credit scholarship program, House Bill 591 removing obsolete indigent eligibility language, House Bill 663 shifting agricultural license plate design authority, House Bill 543 updating retirement contribution language to align with IRS rules, House Bill 563 revising CPA licensure pathways, and House Bill 652 designating hunting as the state sport. The Senate then reordered the third-reading calendar and adjourned until the next morning.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, new section three, amend RSA 55A by inserting after section 7 the following new sections. 155 A7.
- So,<00:44:39.280><c> new</c><00:44:39.599><c> section</c> So, new section So, new section three,<00:44
- So, I'm in section section at a time.
- Section F, building inspection. Okay. Section F, building inspection.
- Section 202, approved agency, and add section 104A to read as follows.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Business and Financial Institutions - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 2:00 PM
Business and Financial Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- So section one deals with, um, modernizing the definition of electronic banking terminals.
- ><c> basically</c><00:03:08.480><c> say</c> this first section would basically say this first section
- And then the fourth section is another parity request section.
- I'm happy to go section by section if y'all want me to.
- I'm happy to go section by section if y'all want me to.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- six. and section seven.
- It would be to strike Section One and renumber the succeeding section numbers accordingly.
- Section 1 is a… This is a definitional section on page 7, basically expanding the word "expenditure."
- Section 4 clarifies that, and Section 5 requires disclosure about the terms of the loan.
- Section 6 is going to address the terms of the loan, and Section 7 is going to address the terms of the
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Adding Section 28-2470.40, amending Sections 28-6501, 28-6991, and 28-6993, Arizona Revised Statutes,
- , Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding the laws of 2021, Chapter 366, Section 6, and repealing Section
- Chapter 247, Section 2, repealing Section 42-219, Arizona Revised Statutes, amended by the laws of 2025
- ; Chapter 21, Section 13, amending Section 48-2161, Arizona Revised Statutes, amended by the laws of
- 2017; Chapter 46, Section 1, repealing Section 48-2161, Chapter 261, relating to the multiple conflicting
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The President introduced guests from California, then announced committee substitutions and a referral change for Senate Bill 1267, which was withdrawn from Judiciary and Elections and sent to Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology. The chamber then moved through third-reading consent-calendar bills, with several measures on mental health services, special license plates, optometrists, claims relief, Department of Revenue matters, and Attorney General-related provisions. Senate Bill 1112 failed, while Senate Bills 1153, 1242, 1023, 1097, 1210, 1401, 1430, 1452, and 1613 all passed and were transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted SCM 1003, urging Congress to amend the Constitution to allow states to regulate and limit campaign finance, after debate about money in politics and Citizens United.
The chamber then received House Concurrent Resolution 2060, a death resolution honoring former legislator and University of Arizona administrator George Cunningham. The resolution was read in full, adopted unanimously, and signed in open session. The Senate recessed to allow Cunningham’s family onto the floor, where several senators offered personal tributes describing his public service, budget expertise, mentorship, and work with the Grand Canyon Institute and the University of Arizona. After the memorial observance, the Senate resumed briefly for announcements.
Committee notices were given for Judiciary and Elections, Rules, and caucuses on the following Monday, while Federalism, Finance, and Military Affairs and Border Security were announced as not meeting. Senator Sears read a legislative proclamation honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. for his civil rights and economic justice legacy. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 3 creates a new section of our election code, prohibiting interference with elections.
- Section 4 has emergency election procedures.
- Section 4 has emergency election procedures.
- Two is most of that Section 3 is still the same. That Section 3 is still the same.
- Most of Section 4 is the same. But the rest of it, the Section 6 through... Oh yeah, yeah.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2 creates a definition for peace officer.
- Section 3 creates a new section of our election code, prohibiting interference with elections.
- Section 4 has emergency election procedures.
- Two is most of that Section 3 is still the same. Section 3 is still the same.
- Most of Section 4 is the same. But the rest of it, the Section 6 through... oh yeah, yeah.
Keywords:
election integrity, voter coercion, public safety, emergency procedures, polling place security, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms
Summary:
The committee heard two election-related bills. SB 264, sponsored by Sen. Duhigg and others and presented by the Secretary of State, would add definitions and new offenses to New Mexico election law to prohibit interference with elections, including the presence of troops or armed persons at polling places or ballot drop boxes, attempts to impose election rules contrary to state law, and intentional obstruction of access to polling places. It also would create civil enforcement options, strengthen existing election offenses by adding “under color of law” language, and include emergency voting procedures for voters displaced by natural disasters. Supporters, including Common Cause, the Center for Civic Policy, and the League of Women Voters, said the bill protects voters from intimidation and outside interference. Several county clerks and rural legislators raised concerns about late changes, lack of consultation, rural logistics, and possible litigation. The committee adopted the Rules Committee substitute and advanced SB 264 on a 5-3 roll call vote.
SB 261, presented as a companion election measure, would remove the existing exception that allowed law enforcement to carry firearms at polling places, but the sponsor offered an amendment to allow armed law enforcement to respond when called by the presiding judge, county clerk, or Secretary of State. Supporters said firearms do not belong in or around polling places because they can intimidate voters and poll workers, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary because existing law already covers law enforcement response and that the amendment created confusion. After a recess caused by members leaving the room, the committee returned, adopted the Rules Committee substitute including the amendment, and advanced SB 261 by unanimous voice vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:43.080><c> So,</c> um appropriation section begins. So, um appropriation section begins.
- This new section never came issues.
- sections in the bill that are related to sections in the bill that are related to those<00:58:38.120>
- That first section that we amended with your previous amendment is not this section.
- It was a different section of the bill. This section right here...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But it will be moving from the DHS section of it to its own section in the next biennium, but for now
- But it will be moving from the DHS section of it to its own section in the next biennium, but for now
- are sections 626.556 to 626.5573.
- These sections are sections 626.556 to 626.5573.
- These sections are sections 626.556 to 626.5573.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If we go on to section five...
- Section 11 here... Section 11 here: something I threw in, or I encouraged the sponsors to throw in.
- I guess I have a concern about Section 19, but I am trying to understand.
- And so that was really the focus of the language that we put forward here in section 19. in section 19
- , and that's what this section does.
Summary:
The House Education Committee heard Senate Bill 1336, a late-session proposal to codify and expand Idaho’s civics, American history, and American government instruction. The bill’s sponsor and Dr. Samuel Lair described it as an America 250 measure focused on core civic knowledge, cardinal virtues, key founding documents, Federalist Papers, and instruction on totalitarian ideologies such as communism and fascism. They said the bill largely aligns with recently adopted social studies standards, adds clarity by placing requirements in statute, and includes local discretion on where documents are taught across history, government, and English language arts courses.
Committee members raised concerns about the bill’s breadth, especially the number of “shall” requirements and whether the material could realistically be covered in high school coursework. Several members also objected to a section allowing public charter schools to seek exemptions based on unique missions, asking why similar flexibility was not extended to alternative or district-run schools such as magnet or military-style programs. Department of Education staff said the carve-out was drafted in response to stakeholder feedback from charter schools and that the bill was intended to align with existing standards rather than impose entirely new content, while also noting the exemption would require State Board approval.
After debate, Representative Marmon moved to send Senate Bill 1336 as amended to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The motion passed on an 8-6 roll call vote. Representatives Wisniewski, Marmon, Pickett, and Hostetler voted yes; Representatives Nelson, Veile, Mathias, and Galaviz voted no; other votes were not fully recorded in the transcript excerpt.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 300 is a narrative.
- Section 300 is a narrative. have tables. Section 300 is a narrative.
- <02:24:00.640><c> Chairman</c><02:24:01.040><c> Bear,</c> sections? Chairman Bear, sections?
- Without objection, section three is closed. Moving on to section four, State Treasurer.
- Without objection, section three is closed. Moving on to section four, State Treasurer.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HF2312, the higher education finance bill, passes out of committee 4/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And section seven is a repealer section.
- And section seven is a repealer section. Section six on page 21 is the cancellation that Mr.
- And section seven is a repealer section.
- Finally, section 47 contains section.
- Section 48 is a repealer. It's places. Section 48 is a repealer.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 2312 and first adopted the DE1 amendment, after which the amended bill was discussed. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through the spreadsheet and explained the bill’s higher education budget changes, including increases for state grants and tribal college assistance, unchanged funding for several existing programs, and reductions or eliminations for items such as state work study, summer academic enrichment, student loan counseling, concurrent enrollment, and the student parent support initiative. Staff also noted transfers to special revenue funds, the cancellation and reappropriation of ALS research funding, and a new licensing/registration revenue item. The committee was told the bill met the committee’s zero target overall, with a net general fund change of zero relative to the February forecast, while also adding some non-general fund expenditures for program licensing and registration.
Members asked several questions about the transfers and specific line items, including whether any new special revenue accounts were being created, the foster care wraparound services line, and the treatment of the University of Minnesota and Centric Care partnership. Staff explained that the transfers generally did not create new accounts, that some items were not in the base, and that the U of M/Centric Care partnership was a one-time appropriation in the prior bill but was now being built into the base at a different amount. The University of Minnesota section also included new or continued funding for medical school development, health training restoration, emergency assistance grants, ALS research, and a weather resiliency program, while the Mayo Foundation section eliminated funding for Mayo Medical School and the Mayo family medicine residency program.
The policy portion of the DE1 was then introduced. It included a maximum tuition and fee amount for state grants, direct appropriation of emergency assistance grants to Minnesota State, a juvenile justice appropriation for Metropolitan State University, and the ALS research reappropriation to the University of Minnesota. It also contained repealers for unfunded programs, including a delayed repealer for the student parent support initiative. In the higher education policy article, the bill would allow Minnesota State to offer applied doctoral degrees in cybersecurity, make technical changes to hunger-free campus and sexual misconduct procedures, extend pregnant and parenting student protections to private institutions, allow OHE to retain up to 10% of certain competitive grants for administration, consolidate reports, change the state grant formula so negative FAFSA contributions count as zero, and reduce the state grant lifetime credit cap from 180 to 120 credits. The Northstar Promise provisions would limit tuition and fees to resident rates and require MnState, and request the University of Minnesota, to ensure eligible students receive the benefit.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And Senator Kesh, if you would do that section by section or maybe there's only one section, but just
- In section B, or I guess section B of that same section, the city of Weisetta may expend increments generated
- </c><00:07:50.479><c> In</c><00:07:50.800><c> section</c> 14 article 9 section 11.
- In section 14 article 9 section 11.
- </c> section B or in I guess section B of section B or in I guess section B of that<00:08:33.599><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agencies acting on OLA recommendations 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The one section that I do want to call out, uh, that has raised some concerns is section 3 of the bill
- This adds a section in 16A which makes all appropriations, allocations, payments, or other transfers
- The<00:03:35.720><c> one</c><00:03:36.000><c> section</c><00:03:36.440><c> that</c><00:03:36.600><c>
- 3 of the bill related to a section 3 of the bill related to a payment<00:03:42.720><c> oversight.
- concerns is section 3 of the bill related to payment oversight.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
Transcript Highlights:
- that we just discussed are rolled up into the line items in section one same with section two for the
- items that you're changing that are one-time items section two you can see that ...same with Section
- Sections 5 and 6 are the contingency languages for those other bills.
- Section 7, the amendment there... ...at that time.
- Bottom of page 8, spilling into page 9, this is Section 15, a new section regarding the 24/7 sobriety
Bills:
SB2012
Summary:
The Government Operations Division met to continue work on budget and bill amendments. The committee first took up the Attorney General’s budget and reviewed a detailed amendment package that adjusted FTE levels, salary equity funding, funding sources, and several one-time appropriations. Changes included removing some House-added items, adding contingent funding tied to other bills, restoring certain funding sources, increasing the electronic smoking device manufacturer fee, and adding a provision on 24/7 sobriety program fees. Senator Dwyer then offered a further amendment to make the electronic smoking device fee a $2,000 application fee with a $500 annual renewal fee, which passed. The committee then voted 4-1 to adopt the budget as amended and give it a do pass recommendation as amended.
The committee next considered House Bill 1143, relating to Great Plains Food Bank funding. After testimony from Amy Cleary on behalf of Great Plains Food Bank, members discussed the organization’s statewide role and the project’s financing, including a planned $30 million facility and existing fundraising. Senator Burkhard moved to restore the appropriation from $5 million to $10 million, and the motion passed 4-1. The committee then voted 4-1 to give the bill a do pass recommendation as amended, with Senator Burkhard designated as carrier.
Finally, the committee discussed House Bill 1524, which would fund regional planning councils and authorize 16 FTEs. Members expressed sympathy for the councils’ work but concerns about approving new state-funded positions. No action was taken, and the chair asked to hold the bill over for further review. The committee then recessed, noting remaining budget work and upcoming hearings.