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• thank you, Representative, for bringing this up and bringing this to light because this is not the type
• Representative B. Bony? Yes. Representative Cel? Yes. Representative Kuger? Yes.
• Representative B. Money, thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you for taking my question.
• This benefits all public school students regardless of which type of school they attend.
• This benefits all public school students regardless of which type of school they attend.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first addressed House Bill 415, which would remove the requirement that schools provide menstrual products. Members supporting an ITL said the mandate was unfunded, had been in place since 2019, and was already working without complaints from districts. Other members opposed the bill, arguing menstrual products are essential and that the requirement helps students, especially those with fewer resources. The committee voted ITL on HB 415 by a roll call of 17 yeas, 0 nays. The committee then took up House Bill 388, concerning public reports on special education. Supporters of ITL said they agreed with the goal of transparency but were concerned about student privacy, especially in small districts, and thought the bill’s information requests went too far. They noted that related issues could potentially be addressed in another bill, HB 557. The committee voted ITL on HB 388, 17-0. House Bill 730, which would require schools and some colleges to provide information on adoption, was also moved ITL. The sponsor said adoption is personally important to him but that the bill was not the right vehicle and involved entities such as colleges and the Attorney General unnecessarily; he said related ideas might be folded into other bills later. The committee agreed and voted ITL, 17-0. The committee then discussed House Bill 671, a preschool/early literacy proposal involving a statewide nonprofit digital program, likely Waterford. Members raised questions about who would be covered, data privacy, prior use of federal ESSER funds, whether the program had measurable results, and whether the bill’s nonprofit requirement was too restrictive. Department of Education witness Melissa White said the state had spent $400,000 in FY22 and $600,000 in FY23 on a Waterford contract using ARP ESSER funds, but she did not have participant counts and said the department could not measure literacy gains for that population. She also said the bill’s funding level would likely require an RFP and that, if enacted as written, the program would probably still be Waterford-based. The discussion continued without a final vote in the portion provided.

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• two options: a strict name-matching rule, Alternative A, and a more flexible approach, Alternative B.
• two options: a strict name-matching rule, Alternative A, and a more flexible approach, Alternative B.
• to conclude, that's why so many small business owners are in over their heads and vulnerable to the types

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not yet present, then proceeded with bill presentations and later formal votes once enough members arrived. The chair reviewed committee procedures, including how to submit written testimony and rules for witnesses and conduct. The agenda included AB 771, AB 1507 on the consent calendar, and AB 1166. AB 771 by Assemblymember Massetto was presented as a technical fix to California’s Uniform Commercial Code. Supporters said it would allow a mortgage or deed of trust to serve as a fixture filing without requiring an exact match to the debtor’s ID, reducing duplicate filings, fees, and administrative burdens. There was no formal opposition, and the committee voted due pass. AB 1507 was then adopted on the consent calendar with a due pass recommendation. AB 1166 by Chair Valencia addressed debt settlement protections for small business commercial financing recipients by extending existing California debt settlement standards from consumer loans to business loans. Supporters, including the Responsible Business Lending Coalition and several financing providers, said the bill would curb harmful practices and align incentives, while still allowing debt settlement services. Members asked about the private right of action and statutory damages, and the bill was approved due pass. The committee later reopened the rolls for absent members, recorded additional aye votes, and adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• They're saying process servers are just not trained for these types of high-volatile situations.
• They're saying process servers are just not trained for these types of high-volatile situations.
• include that it's either under current law or under court rules, they are unable to charge for these types
• Additionally, the bill removes from eligibility for early release, pardon, probation, et cetera—any type
• I will make two comments here, or two types of comments.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder on consent calendars and how bills can be pulled for floor debate or amendment. Members were told that third-read consent bills bypass caucus debate, while caucus consent bills may have committee amendments adopted together unless pulled. The meeting then moved into Minority Caucus Calendar No. 2. A large number of bills were briefly presented, with several members pulling measures from consent or voicing opposition. Topics included appropriations and federal monies accounting (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety center administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning disclosures (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighter workers’ compensation definitions (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), late tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineering and professional licensing reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and mutilation penalties (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting of partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking and fentanyl sentencing changes (HB 2131 and HB 2132), drive-by shooting forfeiture rules (HB 2045), probation review notice changes (HB 2046), venue changes for cases involving court employees (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Members repeatedly criticized several abortion-related bills, the library bill, and the tax and agriculture measures as harmful, unnecessary, or unfunded mandates. The latter part of the meeting focused on water and election legislation. Water bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), water conservation grant disclosures (HB 2029), removal of education/research as an eligible water grant use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource conservation board changes (HB 2117). Election-related items included moving the primary date earlier and changing signature cure timelines and observer rules (HB 2022), a memorial urging designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization (HCM 2001), a memorial urging review of CAIR for terrorist designation (HCM 2002), and a constitutional amendment on citizenship, voter ID, foreign contributions, and early voting limits (HCR 2001). Members raised concerns about voter access, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the practical effects of the election changes. The caucus concluded with birthday acknowledgments and an announcement for Muslim Day at the Capitol before adjournment.

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• apnea is associated with significant health risks, including hypertension, heart disease, stroke, type
• B. 4264 Municipality Improvement District Petitions. HB. 413, Budgets, Municipalities, Amendment.
• before the state spends, or the city or county or anybody spends, billions of dollars investing in a type
• of transportation that may not be the best type, some study should be done.
• That, by the way, if you just subdivide the House into like an A, B, or 1-2 district, that's what Arizona

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, journal approval, and multiple guest introductions, including a pastor, ACLU of Arizona lobby day participants, an architecture advocacy group, a doctor recognized for sleep apnea and dementia care work, and former Senator Frank Antinori. Senator Ortiz also read a proclamation declaring March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in Arizona, citing the health and public safety impacts of obstructive sleep apnea and disparities in diagnosis and treatment. The chamber then handled calendar and procedural business, including House messages, committee assignments, and a series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed on party-line or near party-line votes, including SB 1011 on county medical examiners, SB 1017 on health professionals, SB 1170 on drug offenses, SB 1173 on health care institutions, SB 1234 on juvenile court, SB 1275 on criminal diversion programs, SB 1332 on a feasibility study for light rail expansion, SB 1544 on probation, SB 1557 on health professionals, and SB 1585 on sex offender monitoring. Members offered explanations of vote on several measures, with opponents raising concerns about mandatory minimums, juvenile court changes, transit delays, and the need for broader criminal justice or transportation studies. The Senate also considered SCR 1022, a proposed constitutional amendment to change legislative member districts and expand the House. Supporters argued it would improve representation and reduce campaign pressures, while opponents said the idea should first be studied more thoroughly. The resolution passed 16-10. Additional transportation-related bills, including SB 1273 and SB 1274, also passed on reconsideration. The session ended with committee announcements for the next day and adjournment until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• different data in 10 different locations, we've got all the data right here, and this is our path forward type
• You know, that type of deliverables, where it'll have an automatic... ...self-sufficient into the system
• You know, that type of deliverables, where it'll have an automatic built-in feature where it says, okay
• Work Ed has set out their fees and estimated expenses in Attachment B to the contract.
• Work ed has set out their fees and estimated expenses in attachment B to the contract.

Summary: The committee met to review an audit and recommendations from the Alliance for Opportunity on reforming Arkansas workforce and social service delivery. Members discussed creating a more integrated, regional, “one-door” system that would combine eligibility screening, job training, and service referrals across DHS, workforce, health, and related programs, with an emphasis on reducing administrative overhead and redirecting more funds to direct services and training. Several members raised the need to include groups such as people in generational poverty, rural residents, reentry populations, and people involved in the court system, while also ensuring access for those without digital skills or technology. Artificial intelligence was a major topic. Members suggested using AI and a centralized database or virtual hub to pre-populate forms, identify program eligibility, notify workforce agencies, and improve efficiency, while still maintaining case managers and in-person support for those who need it. There was also discussion of benefit cliffs, DHS processes that may hinder employment, and the need for industry input and working groups to study AI and other issues. Members repeatedly asked for measurable outcomes, including return-on-investment estimates, cost savings, and performance metrics tied to the number of people moved into self-sufficiency and employment. The committee then reviewed a draft consultant services agreement with Work Ed Consulting LLC, represented by Mason Bishop, to assist with the study under Act 145 of 2025. The contract would run from March 20, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $158,000 plus possible additional services up to 10% if approved. Bishop said his work would include ongoing ROI updates and that his experience included helping create Utah’s workforce department and assisting Louisiana with similar reforms. After questions about oversight and deliverables, Representative Beck moved to advance the contract, Senator Sullivan seconded, and the committee approved it by voice vote before adjourning.

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• This type of tool is critical to continue the good work that Secretary Black and others have done in
• Because if we did this over all the universes of jobs, and Daryl B, I'm not saying that we would lose
• Have the labs been able to participate in This type of credit before now Mr.
• All of those types of things, and you see all this overregulation and more coming.
• Nor are we here to lack, continue to lack, in this state, any type of economic development diversity

Keywords: 996, all

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• However, I just want to quip a little bit: it’s actually not clear if these types of arrays would be
• Um however, for these<00:15:37.760> types<00:15:38.000> of<00:15:38.080> projects
• ><00:15:38.440> that<00:15:38.520> we're these types of projects that we're these types
• of arrays would be able to these types of arrays would be able to get<00:16:23.840> registered
• in 318 B.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 FN, which expands prosthetic device insurance coverage from children to individuals over 19, with limits on activity-specific devices and one device every five years. Members noted an indeterminate fiscal impact beginning in fiscal year 2028, but speakers said the bill addressed a gap in current coverage and had already been supported unanimously in policy. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. Next, Senate Bill 534 FN, dealing with compliance with foreign influence and funding restrictions for political expenditures and contributions, was discussed and then approved. Supporters said it clarifies that the restrictions apply to local elections and constitutional amendment questions as well as state and federal elections, and that enforcement costs would be minimal absent violations. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. The committee then considered Senate Bill 538, extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Members discussed a proposed amendment to align the bill with related conference committee language in HB 221 and to address projects already in the pipeline, but the amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. The underlying bill was then recommended ought to pass on a 9-0 vote. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 541 FNA, which reallocates existing capital funds for regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire, including PFAS-related work and the southern regional waterline project; after discussion of funding sources and project impacts, it was approved 9-0. Finally, the committee began work on Senate Bill 557 FN, which would prohibit liquor commission licensees from selling or allowing certain kratom products. Representative Sweeney offered an amendment intended to narrow the bill to target semi-synthetic and synthetic kratom products while preserving lawful natural products, and members discussed enforcement scope and fiscal impact. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on the amendment or bill.

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• If you understand, we have three types of electric vehicles.
• But now we have a third type of vehicle, and that's called a plug-in hybrid.
• It defines the three types of vehicles.
• <04:51:50.560> It subsection B on page two of the bill.
• It subsection B on page two of the bill.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Representative B. Bony is recognized for a parliamentary inquiry. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The chair recognizes Representative B. Bony for a parliamentary inquiry. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• /c> diseases chickenpox Hepatitis B diseases chickenpox Hepatitis B hemophilus<02:08:05.400> B
• /c><02:34:06.040> bone most kids to build normal B bone most kids to build normal B bone strength
• Senator B. TZ for the minority of the committee. The chair recognizes Representative TZ.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• so it's more like um more routine type so it's more like um more routine type of<00:41:01.280>
• But I do want to make a closing comment: please work on Plan B, C, and D.
• Okay, and that's the funding for the three, yeah, from A to B, yeah, yeah, okay.
• from A to B yeah yeah okay and then from A to B yeah yeah okay and then dealing<01:41:52.520> adjustment
• HOB—is that a minimum requirement for you guys to leave the B. HOB?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• because I have been here a long time, I have been involved in... ...multiple cost containment cut-type
• All right, so we've got all of these different types and levels of income levels.
• Yes, so there are two different sources for the types of financial assistance that you can receive.
• Chair, I think B Well was sort of like air traffic control.
• What type of... what does that audit show? Um, Mr.

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• there with the five persons, that would also be an acceptable use for those residential congregate-type
• <00:13:26.920> Living those residential congregate type Living those residential congregate
• parsonage for that purpose and maintain it, as long as a employee or they could also run the sober-type
• It's a different type of game that people are more familiar with, and they play it more often.
• /c> have slowed them down this B have slowed them down this B doesn't<00:27:29.279> slow<00:27

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This would only apply to type three school buses model year 2027 and newer.
• Right now type three buses are currently required to carry a 10-unit first aid kit.
• This would only apply to type three school buses model year 2027 and newer.
• What the type three school bus is, it's the minivans, passenger cars.
• What the type three school bus is, it's the minivans, passenger cars.

Bills: HF4062, HF4063, HF4065, HF3926, HF4216, HF3176, HF3728, HF3988, HF3865

Keywords: vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads

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• I remember my dad would try so hard he would, um, he would, he would show me the word like bed, B E D
• I remember not being able to tell the difference between a small b and a small d.
• And Andrea does a great job advocating across the state for all types of disabilities and on all types

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• We have one appearance form William B Smith, Florida. Pba waiving in support. Good morning, sir.
• Any appearance forms about William B Smith from the Florida PBA will be waiving in support once again
• This type of public works.
• What type of emergency services with this impacted that is specific emergency service, that that that

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I think the modification to B-6 in the committee sub is the bullseye.
• We are just seeking to prevent public dissemination of this type of material.
• There are certain types of material that we're used to.
• You can certainly share that type of information. an expert.
• This is akin to like Uber or Lyft, those. type of right-share companies.

Bills: HB47, HB1552, HB1686, HB1953, HB2151, HB2355, HB2582, HB2697, HB2895, HB3073, HB3418, HB47

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, digital services, reporting requirements, children's protection, sex offender registration, indecent assault, educator-student relationship, criminal justice, legislation, crime victims, compensation fund, information disclosure

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• two<02:16:34.760> new And subsection B creates two new And subsection B creates two new
• cannot afford these types of policies. cannot afford these types of policies.
• > the<03:13:08.280> division Subsection B requires that the division Subsection B requires
• , tons, material type, tons, material type, and<03:31:03.360> what<03:31:03.520> products
• <03:50:02.000> of statutes related to a type of statutes related to a type of guardianship

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House first suspended the rules briefly to make announcements, including welcoming former representative Doug Gage to the gallery. It then returned to House Bill 211 on data brokers and personal information, where the Appropriations Committee explained a $50,000 appropriation to the Secretary of State for a consultant-led study on an accessible deletion mechanism for consumers to delete personal data held by data brokers, with interim and final reports due in 2027 and 2028. The committee reported a 9-0-2 vote in favor, and the House agreed to the Commerce and Economic Development Committee’s amendment and ordered third reading. Floor debate on H. 211 focused heavily on the bill’s deletion and exemption framework. Supporters argued the bill is needed to give Vermonters meaningful control over their data and to prevent data brokers from commingling information for unrelated uses. Opponents warned the bill could conflict with existing federal frameworks such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, and could make credit, banking, insurance, fraud prevention, and identity verification harder. In response, the sponsor said the bill uses use-case-based exemptions rather than broad entity-level exemptions, noted testimony from banks, insurers, a data broker, a former data broker employee, and the Attorney General, and said no constitutional concerns were raised. The House ultimately adopted the amendment and advanced the bill. After H. 211, the House moved to House Bill 577, establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program. Committee reports from Health Care, Ways and Means, and Appropriations were read into the record, and the Colchester member described the bill as a way to lower prescription drug costs by joining the multi-state Array Rx program. The bill would let any Vermont resident obtain a free discount card for FDA-approved prescription drugs, with claimed savings up to 80% on generics and 20% on brand-name drugs. The House then proceeded to second reading on H. 577.

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• B&T Meats is a new small and local regional meat processing facility up in Wabasha, Minnesota, and we
• um<00:57:03.599> and<00:57:03.760> then<00:57:04.280> the<00:57:04.400> B<
• /c><00:57:04.760> dollars<00:57:05.319> is 130 million um and then the B dollars is 130
• million um and then the B dollars is 652<00:57:06.760> million<00:57:07.760> and<00:57
• of variables but of those other types of variables but these<01:11:29.600> three<01:11:29.840

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of thing like transportation types of thing like transportation between<00:22:42.240> buildings
• And so, column A and B are current law. >> Madam Chair, and Senator Carlson, that's correct. Yeah.
• And so, column A and B are current law. >> Madam Chair, and Senator Carlson, that's correct. Yeah.
• >> And so, column A and B are current law.
• >> And so, column A and B are current law.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• what's set forth in 302A-B, what's set forth in 302A-B, we<00:19:25.120> provided<00:19:25.520
• Like, do people know if A happens, this is B?
• Like do people know if A happens this<00:54:06.880> is<00:54:07.119> B?
• It is my hope and prayer that no one experiences this type of grief.
• <01:56:07.199> of anything but um like with any type of anything but um like with any type

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2485, which would require cardiovascular screening for student athletes. The Department of Education and Department of Health said they support the bill’s intent but noted that many screenings are already part of existing school-entry and well-child exams. The Attorney General’s office asked for clarifying language on who performs the screenings, where results go, how “positive findings” are defined, how referrals would work, and whether funding would be appropriated if DOE must hire health professionals. The American Heart Association strongly supported the bill, citing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and arguing that sports physicals are an effective opportunity for early detection. No vote was taken, and the committee moved on after testimony. The committee then heard HB 89, concerning a school psychologist working group and possible licensing or credentialing of school psychologists. The Department of Education and Board of Psychology supported the measure. The Hawaii Psychological Association said it supports licensing school psychologists but asked to be included in the working group, arguing it is an important stakeholder. The Hawaii Association of School Psychologists opposed including HPA, saying the issue is between school psychologists and DCCA and that HPA is not part of their organization. Testimony and discussion focused on the long-running disagreement over whether school psychologists should be regulated under the Board of Psychology or another mechanism, and on title protection and scope of practice. No action was reported during this portion. The committee also took up HB 2445, relating to standardized emergency responses for immigration enforcement at or near schools. The Department of Education said it already issued internal law-enforcement guidance and questioned whether the bill was necessary, while also raising concerns about the bill’s 1,000-foot buffer language and the limits of school authority over activity off campus. The Board of Education echoed those concerns and suggested the bill may need clearer definitions. Supporters, including the White Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and an attorney testifying on Know Your Rights training, argued that recent federal changes have increased ICE activity near schools and that a law is needed to ensure clear, public protocols, staff training, and family protections. A student testifier said the measure was a top priority of the state student council. The transcript ends during testimony, with no vote or final committee action shown.