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• meaning behind the language so section meaning behind the language so section one<00:43:09.359><
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.
• This section ensures there's no double dipping.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So first, that's only in section 3 of the bill. So sections 1 and 2 are a lot broader.
• So, explain how section three, we're only talking about section three, not the other problems, how would
• I was focused on section 3, but noting that those other sections apply to all undocumented immigrants
• I was focused on section 3, but noting that those other sections apply to all undocumented immigrants
• sections apply to all those other sections apply to all undocumented<00:35:04.840> immigrants.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Dear President Ferguson, in accordance with Article 2, Section 13 of the Constitution of Maryland, I
• Dear President Ferguson, in accordance with Article 2, Section 13 of the Constitution of Maryland, I
• <00:03:07.160> 13<00:03:07.600> of<00:03:07.680> the with Article 2, Section
• 25.200> 3, authority conferred on me by Article 3, authority conferred on me by Article 3, Section
• <00:04:14.200> 13 in accordance with Article 2, Section 13 in accordance with Article 2, Section

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 27, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate met in a brief pro forma session. After roll call, the chamber welcomed a guest, recognized two senators’ birthdays, and approved the prior day’s journal. The main business was transmitting messages to the House of Delegates on Senate Bill 282, the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, and Senate Bill 284, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026; in both cases, the Senate refused to concur with House amendments and requested that the House recede, while also naming conference committee members and advisory members. The Senate also received a message from Governor Wes Moore submitting Supplemental Budget No. 2 as an amendment to the FY 2027 budget, which was journalized and referred to the Budget and Tax Committee and the conference committee later that day. In addition, the Governor sent one executive nomination for Senate confirmation, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and a separate notice withdrawing a previously submitted nominee, also referred to that committee. No substantive debate or votes occurred beyond adopting the messages and ordering them journalized. The session concluded with thanks to the pages and a motion, adopted without objection, to recess until 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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• , and section three in Evansville.
• Section two is the critical missing link between section one in Henderson and section three in Evansville
• gap there with section two. gap there with section two.
• Regarding the financial plan, section Regarding the financial plan, section two<00:08:51.360>
• <00:08:56.560> two share of those costs is for section two share of those costs is for section

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its June 3 meeting and received an opening update on transportation revenues. Leadership noted that the gas tax formula dropped 4.1 cents on July 1, reducing road fund revenue by about $125 million, and warned that city, county, rural, and secondary road funding will be affected. The chair said the committee would likely have to be selective about transportation project requests given the reduced revenue outlook. The main presentation was an update on the I-69 bridge project. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said the project is the missing link in the Henderson-Evansville corridor and is being delivered in three sections, with Kentucky leading section two. They said section two is a $933 million project, with Kentucky’s share described as $58 million and the balance Indiana’s, and that toll revenue will be used to finance the project through a TIFIA loan and Garvey bonds. Officials said Kentucky and Indiana have executed an agreement under House Bill 546 to use tolls, are working on a broader bi-state development agreement, and will ask the General Assembly next session to carry forward $150 million in general funds without conditions and to ratify the agreement. Members asked about the timeline, toll sharing, whether tolls would sunset, and whether US 41 bridges would remain open for local traffic; officials said construction is planned for 2027, tolling would begin in 2031, toll revenue would be shared 50/50, and at least one US 41 bridge would remain open for local use. The committee then heard a combined update from the Department of Vehicle Regulation and the Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing on implementation of several recent changes. Officials reported that the new registration category for special-purpose vehicles is fully operational statewide, with all counties enrolled and 292 vehicles processed so far; they also said counties received at least five plates each and that the program is permissive, not mandatory. They described implementation of Senate Bill 43’s medical review board reforms and third-party driver’s license issuance framework, saying the medical review process has been updated and that third-party partners may eventually handle easier transactions such as renewals, name changes, and address changes, while initial issuances would remain at KYTC regional offices. They also reported that the sheriff’s inspection process has been integrated into CAVIS, reducing paperwork and fraud and improving tracking. Members asked about communication to counties and cities with differing local rules, the number of counties participating, and how to coordinate multiple policy changes; officials said all counties are enrolled, though not all have submitted applications, and that they are still finalizing the scope of third-party services.

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• I'm going to move through the sections of this bill fairly quickly.
• I'll start with the sections on this bill.
• Section 3, or section 3 of the bill, is the definition section. Section 4 is the bill.
• Section 5 is language that was added for DJJ.
• <00:43:15.720> five complaint I believe it's section five complaint I believe it's section

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:04 SB 02: 00:01:37 Discussion in Opposition to SB 02: 00:09:49 SB 84: 00:22:19 SB 111: 00:30:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 2, sponsored by Senator Mike Wilson, which would prohibit incarcerated people from receiving cross-sex hormones or gender-affirming surgeries, while allowing a tapering period if stopping an existing treatment would cause physical harm. Wilson said the bill was needed to prevent the Department of Corrections from providing such care by memo or policy rather than statute, and he argued the care was elective and not medically necessary. Senators Thomas, Neal, Nemes, Styers, and others questioned whether any gender-affirming surgeries had actually occurred in Kentucky, whether the hormone treatments were physician-prescribed, and whether the bill would override medical judgment; Wilson said the department reported no surgeries, that 67 incarcerated people were receiving cross-sex hormone therapy, and that he would only support treatment if it fit the bill’s narrow medical-harm exception. Public testimony on SB 2 was strongly opposed. Chris Hartman of the Fairness Campaign said the bill would deny medically necessary care, violate the Eighth Amendment, and target a very small and vulnerable incarcerated population. Dr. Jack Skilles testified that gender-affirming care is medically necessary and supported by major medical organizations, warning that denying it could worsen mental health and lead to suicidality. Hannah Callahan, a transgender woman, described being denied hormone therapy while incarcerated and said the interruption caused severe physical and mental harm, including suicidal thoughts. Emma Curtis, Lexington’s Fourth District councilwoman, also urged a no vote, framing the issue as a matter of compassion and religious duty. The committee then voted on SB 2. Senator Neal explained his no vote by saying he was not medically trained and deferred to doctors; Senator Nemes said he wanted clarification that the bill would not stop ongoing treatment; and Senator Styers argued the bill was a poor priority and noted there was no fiscal note and that only 67 people were affected. Senator Wheeler moved the bill, Senator Reed seconded, and the committee reported Senate Bill 2 favorably. Afterward, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 84, sponsored by Senator Steve Rawlings, which would limit judicial deference to state agency interpretations and require courts, not agencies, to interpret ambiguous laws, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 Loper Bright decision overturning Chevron deference.

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• <00:06:44.680> and<00:06:44.800> to<00:06:44.960> amend<00:06:45.319> Section
• agricultural lands and to amend Section agricultural lands and to amend Section 8<00:06:46.080><
• Then amend section one, subsection B, to read, quote, the Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules
• c> one B uh and then amend section one B uh and then amend section one subsection<00:40:54.839>
• First, delete section three.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.

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• So we have three sections to walk through here today.
• So we have three sections to walk one.
• <00:11:17.040> are<00:11:17.200> really So sections one and two are really So sections
• :58.480> one proposed amendment in section one proposed amendment in section one pertains<00:11
• Uh section four makes this application.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• First of all, sections 1 through 7 establish a reimbursement rate for a limited annual number of required
• <00:04:40.360> 1 Health Services first of all sections 1 Health Services first of all sections
• Section 8 of the bill adjusts the medical assistance reimbursement rate for a specific set of home care
• Chair, mine is about section N as well.
• Chair, mine is about section N as well.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we're just speaking for information on Section 2 of the amendment.
• But that's just one section that that bothers me.
• So it was Section 2 of your bill two years ago. Section 2 of Senator Baxley's bill three years ago.
• That would be the number six section.
• Number six section: the section does not prohibit any official action by a county required for compliance

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1134, which would extend and clarify the use of qualified private providers and computer-based tools in the building permit and inspection process for residential solar energy systems. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long delays in solar permitting and make the process faster and cheaper; Senator Pizzo questioned whether the problem was limited to specific local governments, and a late-filed amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted. After brief testimony from an industry representative supporting the measure, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. Next, the committee considered SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats and new development. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would bar fee collection if the local government fails to act within five business days. County representatives said they wanted to keep working on the bill and raised concerns about the private-provider language and the short deadlines, while several senators discussed whether the process should be handled earlier on the front end. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1738 on transportation concurrency, which would let counties that previously opted out of concurrency opt back in by maintaining current levels of service. SB 1080, a local government land regulation bill, was described as a measure to speed development approvals by setting stricter timelines, limiting repeated information requests, and imposing penalties for noncompliance; local-government testimony opposed it as a loss of local control, while builders supported it. After debate, SB 1080 was reported favorably. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members discussed possible adjustments to avoid burdening county budget negotiations. Finally, the committee took up SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, policies, programs, offices, or contracts, and would expose officials to misfeasance/malfeasance claims and local governments to lawsuits. The sponsor said the amendment removed retroactive language, delayed the effective date, and added definitions and contract-certification requirements, but many senators and public speakers argued the bill was overbroad, vague, and would chill local efforts such as Black History Month, women-owned business programs, minority contracting, and community outreach. Supporters said it would ensure merit-based government action and consistency with state standards. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition testimony and debate over its scope and potential conflict with federal and state law.

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• Senate Bill 1011, amending Section 11-590, concerns the county medical examiner.
• Article 1, amending Section 32-32-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-201, relating to health professionals.
• Senate Bill 1234 amends Section 8-221, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to juvenile court.
• Section 13-38-38, amending Title 13, Chapter 38, Article 3, and revised by Section 13-138-01, relating
• Senate Bill 1274, enacting sections 28-2351 and 28-2404, amending section 28-2065, Title 28, Chapter

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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• Page 11, Section 199, 900, line 11, we're deleting a comma. It's cleanup language from the drafter.
• Further amend the bill in section 14, or page 14, line 107, by deleting the words empowered, mandated
• Same page and section line 123, deleting those same words, empowered and mandated.
• And on page 15, section B, line 2, by deleting the phrase November 12th, Section B, line 2, by deleting
• That means it's including everything within that section. 921.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• At this time, I'll go ahead and break down the sections of the bill.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• So there is a section of the bill, Section 1, subsection 3A, so it’s only 17 on page 2.
• Erica Mosca: Yes, we have, and actually that was in Section 3. We were trying to think about that.

Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400

Keywords: military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety

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• The rule is from the Arizona Constitution, Article 4, Part 2, Section 13.
• House Bill 2199, in meeting section 33-1409, and section 33-2124, relating to rental parks.
• House Bill 2199, amending sections 33-1409 and 33-2124, relating to rental parks.
• Amending sections 41-4025, 40-2030, and 40-3030, relating to the Department of Housing.
• Sections 22-126, 22-127, and 22-128, relating to justices of the peace.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a series of guest introductions and proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Eric Osowski as Doctor of the Day, Donate Life Day participants, State Farm Day guests, and proclamations honoring Ganado Unified School District and Chinle Unified School District for academic and cultural achievements. The chamber also handled routine business such as committee assignments, Senate messages, and motions to adjourn and to refer bills to additional Committee of the Whole consideration. The main floor action centered on several bills and a concurrent resolution. HB 2093 was amended to restore mental health instruction while removing social-emotional learning, and HB 2229 was amended after debate over abortion-related language and public funding restrictions; both received do-pass recommendations. HB 2429, HB 2950, and HB 4136 also received do-pass recommendations after floor amendments, with HB 2950 amended to make tourism improvement areas voluntary and add notice requirements. HB 4001 advanced after extensive debate over regulating alternative nicotine products, with supporters arguing it would help curb youth vaping and opponents urging taxation and stronger public-health provisions. HB 4030 and HCR 2052, both focused on limiting municipal tax and fee increases tied to affordability, inflation, and utility costs, were heavily amended and advanced after debate over local control, data centers, water costs, and the scope of the amendments. The House also took up procedural challenges, including a failed appeal of the chair’s ruling that a health-care claims amendment to HCR 2052 was out of order under the single-subject rule. On final adoption of the Committee of the Whole report, the House ordered HB 4001 and HB 4030 and HCR 2052, as amended, to engrossing and signing. In third reading, HB 2170 passed 36-16, HB 2380 passed 31-21, HB 2389 passed 31-21, HB 2784 passed 31-21, and HB 2902 passed 31-21, while HB 2388 failed 23-29. The transcript ends as the House was moving on to HB 294.

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• Um, [clears throat] oh, I did want to mention there's a section in here and I've lost it.
• And then at the end on section passed.
• Um, [Clears throat] Oh, I did want to mention there's a section in here and I've lost it.
• <00:37:24.000> And fund in the actual um section 2 now.
• And fund in the actual um section 2 now.

Bills: SF0012, SF0013, SF0067

Keywords: military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, Wyoming state guard, emergency response, governor authority, state council of defense, 916, all

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• The applicable sections are 11-52 as well as 11-88 of the water boards.
• <00:01:36.960> sections Uh the section the applicable sections Uh the section the applicable
• sections are<00:01:37.520> 11-52 are 11-52 are 11-52 um<00:01:40.880> as<00:01:41.040>
• So, there could be, because we're only dealing with sections 11-52. size of the municipality?
• We're only dealing with sections 11-52, which is, you know, and then 11-88.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.
• Section 504 simply enforces this Supreme Court decision.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am metering question uh section.
• Um the the paragraph section one there. Um the the paragraph section one there.
• So, if I may, I'll just go through section by section.
• Uh section two uh is a cleanup. Uh section two uh is a cleanup.
• Uh the entire section two. Yes. Okay. Uh the entire section two. Yes. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:32:02.559> by I we'll go through the section by I we'll go through the section by section
• It simply reads a violation of the section is an unlawful practice under section 325F.69.
• And I believe sections 12 and 14 were related to that. Section 14. Yes.
• Why the proposed section<01:43:33.440> deletions? section deletions? section deletions?
• And then in section languages.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And we are not specific in those sections because it could be... ...in that section, in those sections
• So while we're removing both sections, who is supporting Section 6? You recognize. Thank you.
• about that Section 6 language.
• The pool contractors, I'd like Section 5, Section 6 language.
• No, it does not change anything with regard to that section of law. That section is.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.

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• 36-407.03, amending Section 36-2042, Arizona Revised Statutes, and related provisions.
• 36-407.03, amending Section 36-2042, Arizona Revised Statutes.
• House Bill 2584, an act amending Section 38-651 and related provisions.
• Last bill, please: House Bill 2278, an act amending sections 22-991, 27-996, and other sections of the
• House Bill 2278, an act amending sections 22-991 and other sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized several guests and community groups, including Central Arizona Aging and visitors tied to the Santa Rosa Barrio/Washington Park community. Members also read a proclamation honoring the Santa Rosa Barrio’s cultural and historical legacy in Phoenix, and introduced additional guests from Tempe and the East Valley. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first calendar, it advanced HB 2050 (radiologic technologies) with an Angus floor amendment on supervision requirements, HB 2176 (health care institutions) with a Gowan floor amendment, HB 2189 (licensed health aide rules) with a Health and Human Services committee amendment, HB 2195 (nursing facility records/timelines) with committee and floor amendments, and HB 2584 (amending Section 38-651) without amendment. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted and the bills were properly assigned. On the second calendar, the Senate advanced HB 2003 (driver license destruction permits) after a question about ADOT implementation timing, HB 2006 (sample ballots and mail-in ballot dates), HB 2226 (arrest/processing and veteran status) with a Judiciary and Elections committee amendment, HB 2378 (school facilities oversight board members), HB 2693 (accountable health plans) with a Finance committee amendment and a Mesnard floor amendment making a feasibility study subject to available funds, and HCM 2007 urging renaming of State Route 16. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On the third calendar, the Senate advanced HB 2013 (air pollution control/air quality and wildfires) with a Carroll floor amendment adding guardrails on spending for waiver filings, retained HB 2029 on the calendar, and advanced HB 2031 (grandfather water rights), HB 2102 (domestic water improvement districts), HB 213 (water improvement program and water hauling), HB 2117 (Natural Resource Conservation Board fund), HB 2262 (Arizona Geological Survey), and HB 2278 (related statutory changes). The final Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.