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• 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.
• 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 notice of a temporary substitute senator and several committee reports. The chamber also received a gubernatorial message transmitting signed Senate bills and House messages on enrolled bills and new legislation. Committee reports moved a number of bills forward, including measures on finance, judiciary, resources, education, local government, agriculture, and transportation, with some bills held for amendment or one legislative day. On the floor, the Senate considered several third-reading bills. Senate Bill 1351, concerning state office vacancies and limits on reappointed gubernatorial appointees, passed 34-0. Senate Bill 1364, revising the expiration of temporary administrative rules, passed 35-0. Senate Bill 1370, amending the abortion trafficking statute by removing the word “recruiting” after constitutional concerns raised by the Attorney General’s office, passed 28-6. Senate Bill 1337, allowing limited flexibility for small irrigation district boards, passed 34-0, and Senate Bill 1339, replacing continuous improvement plans with multi-year strategic performance plans for schools and reducing reporting requirements, also passed on a 34-0 vote. The Senate also passed House Bill 576 on the Consumer Asset Recovery Fund, House Bill 731 on participation in the federal tax credit scholarship program, House Bill 591 cleaning up obsolete indigent eligibility law, House Bill 663 shifting agricultural license plate design authority, House Bill 543 updating retirement system Roth contribution language, House Bill 563 revising CPA licensure pathways, and House Bill 652 designating hunting as Idaho’s state sport. Senate Bill 1303, revising provisions related to renewable/sustainable energy resources and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, passed 27-8. House Bill 822 was introduced, and Senate Bill 1227 received House amendments that the Senate concurred in. The major defeat of the day was Senate Bill 1375, the fiscal year 2027 Health and Human Services maintenance appropriation bill. After extensive debate over Medicaid rate reductions, provider impacts, federal funding losses, and the use of reserves versus cuts, the bill failed 10-25 and was retained by the Secretary. The Senate then returned to committee reports, received additional House and Senate messages, and adjourned until 10:30 a.m. the next day.

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• Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
• Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
• Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
• Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
• Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> section 312 into a grant position. section 312 into a grant position.
• through section 075?
• </c> sections 96 running through section 075. sections 96 running through section 075.
• So the next section that we're going through is the section 300s.
• The section 305 removes letter E, and section 306 removes letter C.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Second, it creates a new section 620.514 to operationalize federal work.
• Second, it creates a new section 620.514 to operationalize federal work.
• Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10
• Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 Section 16 Section 17 Section 18 Section 19 Section
• And then on page two, this may just be a cleanup piece in section 620.512, line 17.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• H.527, an act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. section 248A.
• </c> Section 248A is a specialized Section 248A is a specialized telecommunications<00:10:34.560><c>
• </c> Section one is an extension of the 248A sunset.
• </c> the sections of the bill. the sections of the bill.
• /c><00:13:04.639><c> extension</c><00:13:05.279><c> of</c> Uh section one is an extension of Uh section

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• If it is approved by the House in accordance with Rule 6, Section 16F, Section 2. put and take requirement
• appropriation solely to correct a technical clerical error, section three.
• Section 3, 2.
• The rule is effective if it is approved by the House in accordance with Rule 6, Section Section 2.
• Section 5, in-block consideration of amendments to be placed in...

Bills: HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• The consolidated section is on page 37. That's 67-2616.
• In section two, it lists the various forms of discipline that are available.
• The standard fine, if it's not called out, is listed in the central section at $1,000.
• So those sections are also eliminated.
• So those sections are also eliminated.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee first approved the gubernatorial reappointment of Jeff Seleck to the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) board and sent it to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then heard House Bill 544, which updates Idaho’s military leave statute for state employees who serve in the National Guard or Reserves by increasing leave from 120 to 160 hours and cleaning up conflicting statutory language. Representative Hill and Lieutenant Colonel Nate Peterson testified in support, and the bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next considered House Bill 642, dealing with PERSI death benefits for surviving spouses and dependent children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. Senator Lakey explained that the bill corrects an inconsistency in current law by extending catastrophic injury death benefits to families of fallen firefighters and peace officers, retroactive to July 1, 2021, with costs borne by the public safety group rather than the general fund. Matt Smith of the Professional Firefighters of Idaho supported the measure, and the committee voted to send it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 703, a broad occupational licensing cleanup bill that consolidates disciplinary powers, procedures, and related provisions into a central section for boards under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Senator Lakey said the bill is intended to improve consistency and transparency while preserving profession-specific fine schedules, and noted a needed amendment to restore a surveyors fine that was inadvertently removed. After questions about legal counsel for the boards, the committee voted to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment.

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• Section 3 is the reporting back to the Legislature.
• I'll go through sections two and three first. Those are the... Sections two and three first.
• And so that's sections two and three.
• Section one of the bill is a request for an appropriation on behalf Section 1 of the bill is a request
• So we’re requesting that Section 18-10-17 be...”

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee opened with roll call and a review of special-session procedure: bills would be heard in filing order, with related school-lunch bills grouped together, and any bill advancing would require a motion, second, and majority vote to be introduced. Members also discussed that the committee was functioning much like a delayed-bills committee, with final referral to either Appropriations or Policy depending on the bill’s fiscal impact. The first major proposal was Senator Schibley’s bill to create a narrow, statewide Bank of North Dakota bridge-loan program for struggling nonprofit medical facilities, prompted by Jacobson Memorial Hospital’s financial crisis. He argued the hospital and surrounding EMS services could close without short-term help, while committee members questioned the added language, the population cap, the $10 million fund with $5 million per applicant limit, and whether the program could open the door to future requests. Representative Headland then presented two cleanup bills from the prior property-tax session: one to fix notice and tax-certification issues for local taxing districts, and another to correct how the primary residence credit is applied so taxpayers receive the full benefit rather than counties retaining part of the reimbursement. Members asked about township hearing timing, the estimated $10–15 million annual impact, and whether the credit issue could be fixed retroactively; Headland said the bill was intended to correct the problem going forward. Three school-lunch bills drew extensive discussion. Representative Vetter proposed a small administrative appropriation to add an FTE to help eligible families enroll in the existing free/reduced lunch program, saying the goal was to ensure needy children are signed up and that the state should not subsidize meals for wealthy families. Representative Nathe offered a broader bill mirroring the pending initiated measure but placing the program in statute instead of the Constitution, moving implementation up a year, and funding it with a one-time $65 million from the strategic investment fund; he said this would preserve legislative flexibility and avoid constitutional entrenchment. Representative Dressler proposed raising the state-funded eligibility threshold from 225% to 300% of poverty, arguing it would expand access while still preserving federal reimbursements and encouraging better enrollment systems. Members debated costs, future budget pressure, whether the bills set a precedent for responding to ballot measures, and whether the program should include breakfast and other operational details. Other proposals included Senator Powers’ bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen board and support rural access to hyperbaric chambers for wounds, concussions, PTSD, and other conditions; Representative Tolman’s reporting-requirements bill to force new or expanded programs to justify purpose, alternatives, evaluation methods, and full implementation costs; Representative Frelich’s bill addressing the ongoing redistricting litigation and what happens if the Supreme Court or lower courts alter the current map; and a bill requested by the Public Service Commission and ITD for FERC litigation support and ADA website/document compliance. The committee also heard a rural-health eligibility bill from Representative Twait aimed at steering federal rural health dollars toward rural providers, with questions focused on whether the mileage limits would exclude some communities. One Holocaust education item was deferred until the sponsor could be located.

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• I'm not going to list the sections.
• c> state</c><01:49:08.680><c> agency</c> Section 33 requires any state agency Section 33 requires any
• Section 35 requires the Commissioner of Section 35 requires the Commissioner of Commerce<01:49:32.320
• Um, section 15 is the repealer, which repeals sections related to virtual currency kiosks.
• Sections 1 to 6 and sections 8 to 34 are from Senate File 4364 as amended in committee.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> Clause uh section Clause uh section one<00:07:25.759><c> section</c><00:07:26.199><c> one</c><00
• Section two is exactly the same as section one, except that the highway fund debt service on the bonds
• </c> so now in section so now in section four<00:12:33.480><c> the</c><00:12:33.760><c> community</c>
• That's section 13 on page six.
• one, so that's our section one.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review the lapse extensions in the back of House Bill 25, which governs capital budget appropriations and bonding. Members were walked through how the bill is structured: section 1 covers general, federal, and other funds; section 2 covers highway fund appropriations; later sections authorize borrowing, restrict spending to the stated purposes, and explain why community colleges and the university system operate through their boards of trustees. The chair also explained that lapse extensions are needed because capital projects can span multiple years, and that appropriations normally expire at the end of the biennium unless extended. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how to identify unspent balances and whether they should be extended, repurposed, or allowed to lapse. Members discussed that if a project is complete or an agency confirms it no longer needs the money, the remaining balance can be reused for another project or, if not needed, lapse back. The committee also reviewed the meaning of bill references and chapter numbers, and how to read prior-year appropriations and extensions in the worksheet. One example discussed was a 2023 Department of Administrative Services courthouse generators item, and members noted that some agencies may rely on encumbered balances rather than explicit lapse extensions, though the chair said he prefers including the extension for flexibility. The committee identified at least one specific change: the Jeffrey Ringe CTE renovation was removed from the governor’s recommended budget because the required local match was not approved, freeing about $18.5 million for possible reuse. Later, the chair noted that lapse extension 49 on the worksheet was no longer needed and could be removed, leaving an unspent balance of $81,500 available for repurposing. The discussion also referenced a Department of Transportation item, Caroline Stratford Freight Rail Improvements, which the agency asked to keep alive through a lapse extension so the funds would not expire on June 30. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• I move that we reopen section 90, the energy authority. Okay. Motion has been made.
• Um, could that be done in section 300? Could. I think it could. Yeah. Mr.
• [snorts] We will get to the 300 sections and that's authority issue.
• Um, could that be done<00:04:01.200><c> in</c><00:04:01.439><c> section</c><00:04:01.840><c> 300?
• </c> done in section 300? done in section 300? &gt;&gt; Could. &gt;&gt; Could. &gt;&gt; Could.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The first section is the qualifications for paraprofessionals.
• Section forward from fiscal 28 and on.
• > five</c><00:07:26.040><c> are</c> Then sections four and five are Then sections four and five are essentially
• ><c> effective</c><00:07:44.080><c> date,</c> sections extend the effective date, sections extend the
• And then section six, Madam apologies.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on Senate File 4282 met with a quorum present and heard a walkthrough of the bill, which contains forecast adjustments for several agencies. Senate staff explained that Article 1 makes education forecast adjustments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, Article 2 adjusts appropriations for the Department of Human Services, Article 3 does the same for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and Article 4 increases special transportation services funding for Metropolitan Council programs including Metro Mobility and Metro Move by $8.9 million in FY 2026 and $10.9 million in FY 2027 to match the February forecast. House staff noted that the House language matched Article 1 but did not include Articles 2 through 4. Representative Youakim presented amendment A26-0180, describing six sections that add provisions on paraprofessional qualifications, aid for tribal contract schools tied to revised permanent school fund distributions, expanded allowable uses of school operating capital revenue to include certain utility costs, an extension of an existing appropriation for gender-neutral single-use restrooms, and two school district fund transfer provisions for West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan and Maple Lake. Members discussed that several items were no-cost and that some fund transfer language had been previously discussed in committee. The amendment was adopted on an 8-0 roll call vote. After adopting the amendment, the committee voted on the bill as amended. The conference committee agreement for Senate File 4282 passed on an 8-0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned.

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• However, the word standard is not in that section.
• Now, if you go to the next section, and I know we don't want to make sections, but there appears to be
• Wagner, I'm on the section.
• That’s the next section of pending rules we’re going to address.
• Okay, we're on section 020. We're in section 0203-2502. Mr. Chairman, for a motion?

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee heard several State Board of Education rule dockets, with Nick Wagner and Greg Wilson explaining that most changes were cleanup, clarification, or removal of duplicative language. The first docket repealed an unused pay-for-success contracting rule because the language duplicated statute and had never been used. Another docket on career technical centers removed a federal definition from rule and made a minor terminology change. A uniformity rules docket made technical edits, including abbreviating the State Board’s name and adding “standard” to a career technical education certificate title. The most discussed docket was the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators. Wilson said the updates came from the Professional Standards Commission after complaints and public comment, and were intended to reduce unethical educator-student interactions by requiring digital communications to occur on district-approved devices and platforms, limiting use of personal accounts, and broadening language on misuse of devices and explicit content. Members asked about how the rule would work for coaches and school trips, whether school-based accounts were required, and whether the changes addressed inappropriate conduct with students; Wilson said the goal was to create clearer, monitorable records and better protect students and staff. The committee also discussed whether these issues were common and whether further policy or legislation might be needed. The committee then took up social studies standards and the special education manual. Wilson explained that the social studies revisions were a response to prior legislative concerns, with updated Grade 4 and U.S. History I standards and a new Idaho-specific Western Civilization section; members asked about the date references in different dockets and about how much instruction covers the founding era and communism. The special education items included a temporary rule and a final pending rule for the Idaho Special Education Manual, adopted after federal concerns about eligibility criteria and multiple rounds of public comment and advisory input. The committee voted to approve the dockets individually, including the repeal, cleanup rules, the ethics updates, the social studies standards, and the special education manual rules, and then adjourned.

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• I call this section the Life Happens section.
• Maybe that's where I was getting confused because it's section 2 said that section 184506 Idaho Code
• This bill amends Section, Idaho, Section Idaho Code, Section 18-8303, and 18-8329, in order to better
• as Section 18-915, D as in Delta.
• Senator Foreman, in this section where it says, and Section 3, provision of this section—I'm sorry— Where

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then unanimously advanced two gubernatorial appointments: Terry Kirkham to the Commission of Pardons and Parole and Paula Garay to the Sex Offender Management Board. Brian Marks, who serves as the defense attorney member and chair of that board, was heard for reappointment and said the board is working on a tiered registry process for future legislation. The committee also delayed action on Judge Conneroli’s appointment because of technical issues. Several RSs were sent to print, including one dealing with mandatory minimum rape sentencing that the chair said he did not intend to move forward. The committee then heard House Bill 668, which would revise Idaho’s child custody interference law by adding affirmative defenses, a graduated penalty structure, and a requirement that officers verify a child’s location when possible. The sponsors said the bill was intended to address repeated custody-order violations and give law enforcement and parents clearer guidance, and they cited task force work, sheriff support, and numerous affected families. Testimony was sharply divided: police chiefs and prosecutors argued the bill would put patrol officers in the role of family court judges, require them to interpret custody orders and investigate defenses in the field, and create more court and enforcement burdens; supporters said current law leaves parents with little practical remedy and that the bill would create documentation and accountability. After debate, the motion to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation failed, and the bill was held in committee. The committee next passed House Bill 696, which clarifies the definition of sexual contact in correctional settings to cover additional forms of contact and strengthen enforcement against sexual misconduct by correctional staff or supervising officers. The sponsor and supporters said the change was needed because of reported abuse in Idaho women’s prisons and because the current statutory definition is too narrow. The committee also passed House Bill 602, which would codify Idaho courts’ refusal to apply foreign law or foreign judgments in certain disputes involving Idaho residents, and House Bill 683, which clarifies where a sex offender is considered to reside and removes a care-facility exemption near schools and daycares. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 685, which creates an enhanced penalty for wearing a mask or face covering while committing certain crimes; police support was offered, but members raised concerns about scope and the law-enforcement carveout. The bill was moved forward on a due pass motion, with a roll call vote requested.

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• Section 110, unauthorized service prohibited. That’s a new section as well.
• Section 112 and 13.
• You look at section N it's a powers.
• Section<00:04:21.919><c> 110</c><00:04:23.120><c> unauthorized</c><00:04:24.000><c> service</c> Section
• That's that's a new section prohibited. That's that's a new section as<00:04:26.479><c> well.

Keywords: Energy - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 4:15 PM, 925, all

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• new sections to chapter 26.1-39, a new section of chapter 26.1-44, and a new subsection to section 26.1
• Section 4 exempts large commercial risks from notice requirements...
• Section 7 and 8 offer new language that clarifies... ...managed repair program.
• Sections 11 through 14 provide clarity for risk retention groups...
• Senate Bill 2216 is a bill for an act to create a new section in chapter 20.1-02 and a new section to

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The chamber received notice that the governor had signed several bills, and the Speaker appointed conference committees after the Senate failed to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2180 and 2330. The House also approved several sixth-order amendments without objection before moving into reconsideration and final action on House Bill 1300, which concerns legislative term limits. After procedural motions to reconsider and undo concurrence, the House voted to do not concur on HB 1300, sending it back to the chair’s lap for further negotiation. A major portion of the meeting focused on Senate Bill 2232, which changes mandatory reporting rules for prenatal exposure to controlled substances and alcohol. Supporters said the bill is intended to keep pregnant women in prenatal care by removing an automatic CPS report if a woman tests positive but enters and stays on a treatment plan; opponents argued it weakens protections for unborn children and creates vague standards for mandated reporters. The House passed the bill 57-36. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 2280 unanimously, establishing timelines and standards for prior authorization in health insurance, and passed Senate Bill 2186, which creates a civil remedy for interference with court-ordered parenting time, a child custody review task force, and related reporting requirements. The House then took up Senate Bill 2239, an apprenticeship grant program with a $1.1 million appropriation, but rejected it 14-79 after the committee said the program lacked a clear administrative home. Senate Bill 2241, creating a framework for public charter schools, generated extensive debate over school choice, local control, funding, staffing, and rural impacts; supporters emphasized flexibility and community-driven options, while opponents warned about diversion of funds and weak guardrails. The bill passed 64-29. The House also passed Senate Bill 2024, the Department of Environmental Quality budget, after discussion about federal funding uncertainty; Senate Bill 2374, updating property insurance laws and market rules; Senate Bill 2216, creating a waterfowl habitat restoration stamp; Senate Bill 2245, allowing certain duck and goose hunting from anchored floating craft; and Senate Bill 233, establishing a distressed ambulance services process, which drew questions about how affected districts and neighboring services would be involved.

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• Section 49-1613, the unlawful acts by licensees.
• The journal shows it has been read the third time at length, section by section, and placed before the
• The journal shall show it has been read the third time at length, section by section, and is properly
• read a third time at length, section by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration
• that with a new consolidated board code section.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, received committee reports, and moved through messages from the House and first- and second-reading business before taking up a long series of third-reading bills. Early action included referral of Senate Bill 1449 on elections petitions and signature gatherers, and passage of several measures on cooperative purchasing, industrial hemp, community infrastructure districts, parental school choice tax credit clarifications, open meetings recording rights, an advisory question on an official state gun, water skiing rules, and data center water use. The chamber also returned House Bill 888 to committee after concerns were raised about procurement transparency and possible conflict with another procurement bill passed the prior day. Several bills drew extended debate. Senate Bill 1424, which would have expanded dealer protections against direct manufacturer vehicle sales and grandfathered existing operations, failed on a 11-24 vote after opponents called it protectionist and argued it would limit consumer choice. Senate Bill 1436, clarifying cooperative and group discount purchasing for state procurement, passed after supporters said it would allow agencies to use competitive bids more effectively and avoid litigation. House Bill 772 and House Bill 879, both relating to industrial hemp, passed with supporters stressing they were clarifications for grain/fiber hemp and consumable hemp products, while opponents worried about THC and regulatory scope. House Bill 926, allowing counties to form community infrastructure districts in unincorporated areas, passed despite objections that it would accelerate development and increase property tax burdens. House Bill 934, making technical changes to the parental school choice tax credit, passed after a lengthy debate over whether students using the credit should still participate in public school extracurriculars; supporters said the bill clarified original intent, while opponents called it a double dip. House Bill 894, protecting the public’s right to record open meetings, passed overwhelmingly. House Bill 932, placing an advisory question on the ballot for an official state gun, also passed after a spirited historical discussion of firearms. House Bill 887, creating a limited exception for early-morning water skiing outside designated courses, passed by unanimous-consent roll call. The final bill discussed in the excerpt, House Bill 895 on data center cooling and water use, was introduced with a warning that consumptive water use by large data centers could strain Idaho’s aquifer and should be limited to closed-loop systems.

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• Section 49(a) of the Texas Constitution.
• We'll be in Rule 5, Section 3.
• Rule 5, Section 3D is...
• 15A; Rule 4, Section 2A-7; Rule 1, Section 15D; and Rule 4, Section 44.
• Section division to the Secretary of State.

Bills: SB 1, HCR 20, HR 131, HR 133, HR 135, HR 136, HR 137, HR 144, HR 145, HR 146, HR 149, HR 150, HR 151, HR 152, HR 158, HR 161, HR 162, HR 163, HR 165, HR 166, HR 168, HR 169, HR 170, HR 175, HR 178, HR 127, HR 129, HR 130, HR 132, HR 134, HR 138, HR 139, HR 140, HR 141, HR 142, HR 143, HR 153, HR 154, HR 155, HR 156, HR 159, HR 160, HR 164, HR 167, HR 172, HR 173, HR 176, SB 1, HB 8, HB 15, HB 27, SB 5

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, memorial, remembrance, legacy, condolences, community, higher education, university merger, research, public health, economic impact, healthcare, insurance, affordability, medical coverage, state regulations

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• </c><00:45:06.160><c> the</c> other violation under this section the other violation under this section
• The second part: keep section two as it is, but section three needs conforming amendments to HRS 291-
• The second part: keep section two as it is, but section three needs conforming amendments to HRS 291-
• </c> the second part part two um keep section the second part part two um keep section two<00:52:16.760
• So my recommendation is: part one, replace with HB 54, HD2; part two, keep section two; and amend section

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several transportation and public safety measures on March 28, 2025. SB 1195 would prohibit parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, direct parking fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School special fund, and remove the need for signs or curb markings in some cases. The Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and Ulupono Initiative supported the bill, emphasizing improved visibility, pedestrian safety, and funding for school-route improvements; written testimony included both support and one opposition. No vote was taken during the hearing segment provided. The committee also heard SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit chief, which would set term-based appointment provisions for the airport division’s fire chief. DOT supported the measure, saying it would give the director flexibility to select leadership and adapt to changing needs, while a member asked about current removal procedures for underperforming employees. The bill was presented as a management and leadership measure, with no action taken in the excerpt. SB 1216, addressing noisy mufflers and safety inspection requirements, drew DOT support in principle but concern that existing rules already cover inspection standards and that enforcement after inspection remains difficult; DOT also described a planned noise-detection camera pilot on Oʻahu. Testimony included support from neighborhood and advocacy groups and opposition from three individuals. For SB 30, which would require helmets for moped riders under 21, DOT and HPD supported the bill, citing crash data and injury prevention; testimony was evenly split overall, with six in support and six in opposition. SB 344 would require helmets for skateboard users under 18; DOT supported it, and a DOT witness explained current helmet rules for other devices such as e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. SB 1095, increasing decal size limits for special number plates, drew DOT concerns that larger decals could interfere with plate readability and automated enforcement. SB 1522 would make proof of filing required vehicle-transfer notice forms a complete defense to actions arising from the vehicle’s later use or abandonment; the Judiciary said it had no position on the bill’s merits but objected to language requiring new court forms and raised access and legal-advice concerns, while Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services supported the measure. The committee then heard SB 597, extending the deadline for the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office to issue written review decisions. The Attorney General and DOT supported the extension, citing limited toxicology capacity and shipping delays for testing, and several law enforcement and public health entities also supported it. In contrast, the ADLRO hearing officer testified with serious concerns about due process, warning that eliminating or delaying the review process could create constitutional problems, disproportionately burden people without attorneys, and jeopardize thousands of cases. Finally, SB 1285 proposed a tiered revocation system for DUI arrests; ADLRO strongly opposed it on due process grounds, while DOT supported it as a safety measure and the Hawaii Public Health Institute commented that evidence is lacking for standalone mandatory revocation and suggested stronger impaired-driving standards instead. The committee had not yet taken final action in the portion provided.

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• </c> section three of the bill. Very good. section three of the bill. Very good.
• ><c> existing</c> Section two clarifies the existing Section two clarifies the existing requirements<
• </c><00:12:07.360><c> two</c> In the bill, you will see section two In the bill, you will see section
• </c> under chapter section 609.542. under chapter section 609.542.
• I want to keep the two sections.

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance