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• And so, you know, a lot of people depend on the commercial space, WinCo's, Walmart, that kind of thing
• And so, you know, a lot of people depend on the commercial space, WinCo's, Walmart, that kind of thing
• And so, you know, a lot of people depend on the commercial space, WinCo's, Walmart, that kind of thing
• And so, you know, a lot of people depend on the commercial space, WinCo's, Walmart, that kind of thing
• And so, you know, a lot of people depend on the commercial space, WinCo's, Walmart, that kind of thing

Summary: The House Agricultural Committee approved the minutes from its March 10 meeting and then took up several bills. House Bill 826 would shift regulatory functions of the Honey Commission to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture while leaving marketing and publicity with the commission; the sponsor and Idaho Honey Industry Association said the change largely codifies an existing memorandum of understanding, and the committee advanced the bill on a do-pass recommendation after questions about the $10,000 penalty, consultation with producers, and whether a misdemeanor penalty remained in the code. The committee also heard and advanced Senate Bill 1242, a DOGE cleanup bill removing obsolete definitions and duplicative public records language, and Senate Bill 1243, which removes outdated Soil and Water Commission/Idaho One Plan language; both were described as code cleanup and passed without opposition. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1283 on direct-to-consumer sales for small producers. Representative Boyle said the bill is intended to help small Idaho producers sell directly to consumers, with labeling, recordkeeping, and food-safety requirements, while exempting them from rules aimed at large commercial operations. Testimony was largely supportive from producers, Fair Idaho, Farm Bureau, and livestock groups, who said the bill would expand local markets and help smaller operations, though Food Northwest opposed it over concerns about labeling, training, and foodborne-illness protections. Committee members raised questions about dairy, catfish, raw milk, animal shares, safety, and the bill’s revenue cap; supporters said the bill keeps existing protections for milk and dairy and includes recordkeeping and temperature standards. The committee then voted to send Senate Bill 1283 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with members noting potential conflicts and support from their districts.

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• signed by the cell’s president and secretary or by two individuals authorized by the governing board, depending
• signed by the cell’s president and secretary or by two individuals authorized by the governing board, depending
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Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• vehicles are so much more efficient with how they use energy, that can save the average driver, depending
• So, you know, it just depends on the situation and the location.
• It just depends on the situation and the location.
• So it really depends on the use, you know, if it's for a multifamily housing location.
• So it really depends on the conference committee budget. We know what we're going to do.

Bills: HB2111, HB2495

Keywords: Interstate 5 bridge, toll facility, bond retirement, transportation, state funding, vehicles, streetcar operation, public safety, urban regulation, 904, all

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• vehicles are so much more efficient with how they use energy, that can save the average driver, depending
• So, you know, it just depends on the situation and the location.
• It just depends on the situation and the location.
• So it really depends on the use, you know, if it's for a multifamily housing location.
• So it really depends on the conference committee budget. We know what we're going to do.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held a work session on electric vehicles, renewable fuels, hydrogen, and related transportation investments, followed by public hearings on several bills. Agency presenters from WSDOT, Commerce, and Ecology described the Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council’s work, Washington’s slowing EV adoption growth, charging infrastructure gaps, and programs such as NEVI, ZEVIP, and a new medium- and heavy-duty incentive program. Members asked about fast-charging standards and whether higher-capacity chargers could be supported. Commerce also outlined renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel efforts, including the Office of Renewable Fuels, hydrogen and SAF modeling, technical assistance, and the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator’s partnerships and funding. WSDOT then discussed hydrogen investments in transit, aviation, backup power, and corridor planning, while Ecology explained the alternative jet fuel programmatic environmental impact statement, its scope, timeline, and how it will support future project review. In the public hearing on Substitute House Bill 2114, the committee heard testimony supporting a no-fee replacement process for defective license plates within two years of issuance, with optional fee waivers later; the sponsor and county auditors said peeling or unreadable plates are a real customer-service problem, especially in eastern Washington. The hearing on House Bill 2111 concerned allowing the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project toll facility bond retirement account to keep its interest earnings instead of sending them to the general fund; the prime sponsor said it is a straightforward fix requested by the state treasurer. Substitute House Bill 1823 would update Transportation Improvement Board statutes by replacing “non-motorized” with “active transportation” and removing obsolete references; TIB said it is a cleanup bill that aligns statutes with current grant practices and complete streets policy. The committee also heard House Bill 2495, which would let the City of Seattle direct immediate impoundment of unattended vehicles blocking streetcar operations, similar to existing authority for Sound Transit. Seattle’s streetcar manager said blocked tracks cause frequent delays and that the bill would reduce waits for police authorization and restore service faster. Public testimony and sign-in counts were noted for each bill, but no votes were taken in the transcript, and the meeting concluded after the final public hearing.

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• So it sometimes the same day, just depends on their workload.
• There's hundreds of thousands of wells, so it depends on their workload.
• Hundreds of thousands of wells, so it depends on their workload.
• I don't know that it depends on the circumstance, and we do all the investigation we can to make, to
• Because, again, whatever they might find, it depends on what we have the money to do something about,

Bills: SB1191, SB1314, SB1319, SB1333, SB1346, SB1439, SB1509, SB1510, SB1613

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, SB1319

Summary: The Senate Energy Committee met and first laid over a couple of items before taking up a series of energy and water-related bills. Senate Bill 1333, presented by Sen. Hall, was framed as a symbolic reflection of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s budget request and the state’s estimated $24 billion water infrastructure need through 2030. Members asked about project prioritization, emergency needs, long-term funding, federal matching dollars, and whether some proposed spending would go to outreach or new programs rather than direct infrastructure. Supporters emphasized the statewide water crisis, rural and municipal needs, and the goal of building a comprehensive water package; the bill passed 11-0. Senate Bill 1191, presented by Sen. Daniels, would eliminate an unused board tied to the Low Carbon Energy Initiative; the deputy secretary testified the board was never actually founded and collected no research, and the bill passed 11-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1439, the Energy Security and Independence Act, also by Sen. Daniels, which would shield fossil fuel companies operating lawfully and within permits from certain climate-change and emissions-based lawsuits. Questions focused on why the bill applied only to fossil fuels, whether it could affect landowners’ rights or environmental standards, and whether it would create a lower regulatory bar in Oklahoma. The author said it was aimed at a specific category of litigation seen in other states and would not protect unlawful conduct; the bill passed 10-1. Senate Bill 1314, by Sen. Yek, would raise the cap on the well drillers and pump installers indemnity fund from $50,000 to $100,000 and increase the per-well cap from $10,000 to $25,000; members discussed how the fund works and its limited size, and it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1509, also by Sen. Yek, would update groundwater well spacing rules so the Water Resources Board could apply spacing requirements across all groundwater basins, not just those with maximum annual yield studies. The board said the bill is meant to protect existing commercial wells from encroachment, with exceptions if water cannot be found elsewhere on the property; it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1319, presented by Sen. Hall, would allow the Corporation Commission to use plugging funds in rare cases where homes are affected by historic oil and gas activity or orphan wells; members raised concerns about caps, proof of contamination, remediation versus plugging, and whether landowners could present expert evidence. The author said the language was still being refined with the Commission, and the bill passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1346, by Vice Chair Woods, would direct the Water Resources Board to establish a water and wastewater infrastructure program with competitive loans for eligible entities; it was described as part of a broader effort to consolidate water measures into a comprehensive package and passed 9-0. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1613, which would let the LP Gas Administration buy, lease, and own its own vehicles instead of using the OMES fleet and would rename a miscellaneous permit as a food truck permit; it passed without debate. The meeting ended with adjournment and notice that there would be no committee meeting the following week.

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• There's multiple referenced publications, lots of acronyms, and they're widely used depending on seed's
• Seed Health Standard and the International Seed Testing Association each have different standards, depending
• Everybody's fairly aware of those standards, but they do update depending on what the demands may be
• Title 22, Chapter 19, again, directs the department to not only define invasive species, but then, depending
• Madam Chair, Senator Lakey, it depends.

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and then reviewed several Idaho State Department of Agriculture rules. Andrea Thompson presented updates to seed production and distribution rules, explaining that the changes mainly clean up redundant language, incorporate national and international testing standards by reference, and remove outdated rapeseed/canola and bluegrass district requirements that industry said were no longer necessary. She also outlined updates to commercial feed, fertilizer, and soil/plant amendment licensing rules to reflect the 2026 editions of AAFCO and related publications, and described bean planting rule changes clarifying that edible bean seed planted in Idaho must have approved green tags. The committee also heard temporary and pending invasive species rules tied to Snake River quagga mussel response and the addition of golden mussel to Idaho’s emergency invasive species list; members asked about the temporary-rule process and whether the standards should have publication dates, and staff explained the need for rolling updates and immediate quarantine authority. The committee said it would vote on the rules later in the week. The committee then received a presentation from Deputy Director Lloyd Knight on Idaho’s authorities for dealing with pests and invasive species, prompted by recent discussion about rats. He explained that the Plant Pest Act and Invasive Species Act give the department broad authority over pests such as Japanese beetle, grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, quagga/zebra mussels, and other listed species, but that some problems may be better handled through county abatement districts or other local tools. Senators asked about Mormon cricket response in rural counties, coordination with federal land managers, and whether a GIS-based public reporting system could be used for rat sightings; Knight said the department could likely build a low-cost reporting tool and that response options depend on land ownership, funding, and statutory direction. Brett Wilder of the University of Idaho then briefed the committee on the financial condition of Idaho agriculture. He said agriculture and agribusiness account for a significant share of Idaho’s economy, with livestock performing relatively well while crop producers face heavy pressure from high input costs, low commodity prices, and weak credit conditions. He noted record or near-record cash receipts overall, but emphasized that sugar beets and other crops are under strain, that export markets remain important, and that government payments are unlikely to solve the structural problems. Senators asked about sugar beet imports, market distortions, demand trends, and the likely impact of federal bridge payments; Wilder said the payments would help cash flow but would mostly go to existing debts and would not resolve the broader oversupply and profitability issues. The meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• There's multiple referenced publications, lots of acronyms, and they're widely used depending on seed's
• Seed Health Standard and the International Seed Testing Association each have different standards, depending
• Everybody's fairly aware of those standards, but they do update depending on what the demands may be
• Title 22, Chapter 19, again directs the department to not only define invasive species, but then, depending
• Madam Chair, Senator Lakey, it depends.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee first approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and then reviewed several Idaho State Department of Agriculture rule dockets. Andrea Thompson presented updates to seed production and distribution rules, commercial feed/fertilizer/soil amendment registration and licensing rules, bean planting rules, and invasive species/noxious weed rules. The seed and feed/fertilizer rules mainly updated incorporated-by-reference standards and cleaned up redundant language; the bean rule clarified acceptable tags for edible-harvest planting; and the invasive species rule added golden mussel to the emergency response list while maintaining Snake River quarantine and decontamination measures tied to quagga mussel treatment. Committee members asked about the use of outside standards without fixed publication dates, and agency staff explained that seed standards and related publications are rolling, frequently updated industry standards. The committee said it would vote on the rules on Thursday. The committee then heard a presentation from Deputy Director Lloyd Knight on Idaho’s authority to respond to pests and invasive species, prompted by concerns about rats. He explained that the Plant Pest Act, invasive species statutes, and noxious weed laws give the department broad tools to address pests such as Japanese beetle, grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, quagga/zebra mussels, and red-eared sliders, but that some issues may also fit county abatement district authority. Senators asked about Mormon cricket response in rural counties, federal land coordination, and whether rats might be better handled through abatement districts; Knight said the department could support whatever framework the legislature chooses, but any state-led response would require funding and clear direction. He also said the department could quickly build GIS-based public reporting tools for rat sightings if requested. Finally, University of Idaho extension educator Brett Wilder gave an overview of the financial condition of Idaho agriculture. He said agriculture and agribusiness account for a significant share of Idaho’s economy, with livestock performing relatively well while crop producers face major pressure from low prices, high input costs, and weak repayment conditions. He noted record cash receipts overall, but warned that sugar beets are especially stressed, exports remain important, and farm credit conditions are deteriorating. Senators asked about sugar beet imports and market distortions, possible federal policy changes, the outlook for demand, and the likely impact of federal bridge payments; Wilder said the payments would help some producers but would not solve the underlying structural problems, and he predicted continued consolidation if current conditions persist.

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• So we have calculated a per-slot rate, and so depending on what the legislature does to expand each session
• So we have calculated a per slot rate and so depending on what the legislature does to expand each session
• viability of our industry and threaten the financial stability of communities across the state that depend
• viability of our industry and threaten the financial stability of communities across the state that depend
• create a business environment in Washington that supports working for us and the communities that depend

Bills: SB5872, SB5879, SB6047, SB5988, SB5923, SB5832, SB5970, SB5994, SB5949

Keywords: preK promise account, early childhood education, child care, preschool, pre-kindergarten, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, state treasury, trust fund, investment earnings, gift grants donations, dedicated account, general fund, nonreverting balance, appropriation, treasurer, Washington early learning, school readiness, education assistance program, legislative audit

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• to eliminate taxes on tips puts money directly back into the pockets of hardworking Arizonans who depend
• Speaker Pro Tem, Arizona families will be able to exclude child and dependent care expenses from taxation
• their taxes, and they and their tax professionals need clear rules. be able to exclude child and dependent
• Representative Olson, could you speak more about the historic inclusion of child and dependent care subtractions
• Speaker, Arizona families will not be taxed on child and dependent care expenses, offering real relief

Keywords: 1182, all

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• fiberglass, and other applications, diversified outlets strengthen market resilience and reduce dependency
• And generally, they come in a few different types depending on the level of treatment.
• It depends on their location.
• It depends on their location, the size of the plant, challenges they have had or not had with management
• I guess back to my question, the ABC plant depends on the amount of contaminants, I would assume.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It always it sometimes depends on exactly what we're, we're purchasing, but there are some that we have
• Depending on the size of the dealer, uh, as part of our, as part of our evaluation as well, we looked
• director of Texas DMV, annually, it's about 5 million vehicles are sold, and that's going to vary depending
• Texas oil and gas industry depends on ports to distribute its products globally.
• Manufacturers and retailers of North Texas and across the state depend on our ports to move goods to

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• Many people depend on these services and they are amongst the most vulnerable in our state.
• >> It's really just wanting to make sure that the customer can find their self sufficiency and dependents
• I mean, it goes up and down dramatically depending on the research.
• Now, of course, the eligibility can change depending on the funding as we heard from CPD.
• But generally it's considered an open door service depending on the funding source of operations.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• general funds, approximately $55,000 over a two-year budget, to have us increase our fees for veteran dependents
• We have three revenue sources that come in to the facility, and they're solely dependent on the resident
• And for a tuition-dependent institution, that represents some real structural challenges, right?
• </c><00:48:40.000><c> institution,</c> And for a tuition dependent institution, And for a tuition dependent
• Um, I believe that, frankly, the New Hampshire advantage depends on that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In this fear, may we find wisdom, a wisdom that acknowledges our utter dependence on your grace and guidance
• </c><02:38:38.880><c> What</c><02:38:39.120><c> this</c> depend on to survive.
• What this depend on to survive.
• </c><02:59:08.800><c> Speaker,</c> depend on every single day. Mr.
• Speaker, depend on every single day. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• They last anywhere from a couple of months, depending on how severe the trauma was, to—we just had one
• They last anywhere from a couple of months, depending on how severe the trauma was, to we just had one
• The children we care for depend on This work matters.
• She was able to get a job and not be dependent on food stamps or anything, but it was six months.
• They depend on us.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several budget requests tied to health and human services. Louisiana Children’s Advocacy Centers asked for continued support and a supplemental appropriation of $1.173 million for infrastructure and standardization, explaining that the money would expand use of the Guardify digital evidence system, improve chain of custody, and reduce reliance on DVDs. Baton Rouge and statewide CAC leaders said prior funding helped eliminate a therapy wait list and speed services for abused children. Members asked detailed questions about the digital system, MDT coordination, and how the request related to SB 237, which would strengthen multidisciplinary review of child abuse cases. The Alzheimer’s Association sought $824,000 to sustain the dementia care specialist program, saying it helps families navigate services, keep loved ones at home longer, and reduce Medicaid costs. AARP and the Live at Home Coalition also testified for 750 additional Community Choice waiver slots at a state cost of $3.3 million, arguing that home- and community-based care is cheaper than nursing homes and that the current wait list is more than 11,000 people. Legislators discussed the size of the need, the state’s long-term care spending mix, and whether more support should go to family caregivers and community-based options. Testimony also focused on disability support services, substance use treatment, and developmental disability provider rates. A parent and direct support worker described the Children’s Choice waiver’s 20-hour cap and low pay, saying it makes it hard to retain caregivers and meet the needs of medically fragile children. Odyssey House and O’Brien House asked for higher Medicaid reimbursement rates under ASAM 4, warned that removal of room-and-board payments and weak Medicaid eligibility pathways are reducing access, and called for more oversight of sober living homes; members questioned outcomes data, length of stay, and links to homelessness. Finally, the Arc of Louisiana said the LDH rate study confirmed underfunding and supported a $53.6 million increase in state general funds, with local ARC leaders describing the services they provide and the need for higher direct support professional wages.

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• So it really just depends on what venue or conference we're at.
• So it really just depends on what venue or program administration, it's the auditor.
• So it really just depends on what venue or conference we're at.
• I will also note it does depend on how they fund projects. So if a project is being funded with...
• The effect depends on prior levy history, local tax base, taxable valuation growth.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees. A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale. The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.

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• GLO for coming in with a request that, at a minimum, does not appear to be an increase. at least depending
• The agency states that a high-hazard dam upgrade can range from four to eight years to complete. depending
• It provides financial support. to communities in rural areas in Texas that are dependent on agriculture
• on every day. the wastewater treatment that we all depend on every day.
• Chairman Walley and members, everything that makes Texas great is dependent on water. public health,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And so depending on where you are in the response, depending on where the need is, absolutely, you can
• Just depends on how widespread the problem becomes.
• It depends on...
• Well, I think it depends on what you mean by we.
• Well, I think it depends on what you mean by we.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c> Hampshire that varies widely depending Hampshire that varies widely depending on<00:48:03.520><c
• It depends on how the no trespassing order is written. Does it have a carve-out or not?
• It depends on think it's very unclear.
• </c><01:35:29.000><c> on</c> be there, so that would be dependent on be there, so that would be dependent
• So that's how you vote on these, depending on whether it's a large town or not.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• >> It's either, depending on the demand in the location, it's either once a week, once a month, or like
• >> It's either, depending on the demand in the location, it's either once a week, once a month, or like
• </c><01:35:32.719><c> for</c> step to prevent nicotine dependence for step to prevent nicotine dependence
• Before licensing was adopted, agencies responsible for enforcing youth access laws lacked a dependable
• </c> youth access laws lacked a dependable youth access laws lacked a dependable way<01:44:42.480><c>

Keywords: 0:00 – Meeting start/roll call 0:10 - Roll call/approval of minutes 1:43 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department for Medicaid Services 27:40 - Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 55:54 - Board of Veterinary Examiners 1:33:15 - Testimony in support of 804 KAR 13:010E, 020E, 030E and 040E. 1:49:04 - Education Professional Standards Board 1:49:58 - Attorney General, Office of Regulatory Relief 1:52:18 - Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) 1:54:28 - Board of Nursing 1:56:44 - Board of Occupational Therapy 1:57:37 - Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy 1:58:58 - Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources 1:59:50 - Economic Development Finance Authority 2:01:34 - Department of Corrections 2:02:37 - Department of Juvenile Justice 2:04:02 - Department for Employment Services, Unemployment Insurance 2:04:57 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department for Public Health, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up Department for Medicaid Services regulations 907 KAR 23:010 and related rules. DMS explained that one regulation would establish a beneficiary advisory council and another would remove language barring coverage of GLP-1 drugs for obesity-related use. The department said coverage would still be limited by prior authorization and clinical criteria, with use tied to underlying chronic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, and that the pharmacy and therapeutics committee would help set the detailed standards. Members discussed the potential health benefits, but several raised concerns about cost, timing, and whether the legislature and the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board should review the policy first. DMS said the drugs are already on the formulary, that current Medicaid users with diabetes are already covered, and that the fiscal impact was estimated using current utilization, rebates, and expected savings; the department also said it would only cover the drugs if subject to rebates. The committee then voted 5-1 to find 907 KAR 23:010 deficient. The committee next considered several emergency regulations from the Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control implementing SB 100. The rules covered tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licensing, including the application form, denial standards, and transitional licensing. ABC counsel said the department had received about 5,500 applications and issued nearly 5,000 licenses, with additional provisional licenses issued to avoid interruption in sales after the law’s effective date. He said some applications remained pending because inspections and photographs revealed possible unauthorized nicotine vapor products, and the department was seeking documentation before approval. A staff amendment was adopted without objection before the ABC presentation continued.