Transcript Highlights:

• I WILL TAKE A MINUTE TO GET MORE DETAILED INTO THE B MAPS.
• JOHNS RIVER B MAP AREA AND WE FOLLOW THE ENTIRE WATERSHED FROM THE ST.
• MAPS A STORY MAP LINK THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO THIS PAGE WHICH WILL APPLY FOR MOST ALL B MAPS B MAPS A STORY
• THE FIVE YEAR IS WHEN WE ACTUALLY DO THE FORMAL RE ADOPTION OF THE B MAP.
• THAT WOULD MEET TO B MAP STANDARDS?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This change is functionally lowering the cost of this type of electrical permit by $3.
• This change is functionally lowering the cost of this type of electrical permit by $3.
• This change is functionally lowering the cost of this type of electrical permit by $3.
• This change is functionally lowering the cost of this type of electrical permit by $3.
• This change is functionally lowering the cost of this type of electrical permit by $3.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then I move the B. Mr. budget. Then I move the B. Mr. budget. Then I move the B. Mr.
• Speaker, I ask for the B. Speaker, I ask for the B. Speaker, I ask for the B.
• With that, I'll ask for the B. Any questions? Adoption of the B. B. Any questions?
• Adoption of the B. B. Any questions? Adoption of the B. Clerk unlock machine the members vote.
• Speaker, I would move for the B. B. B. That's questions. Adoption of the B. That's questions.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• B. The Department of conviction. B. The Department of conviction. B.
• The B is adopted. yays, one nay. The B is adopted. yays, one nay. The B is adopted.
• of derivative That's the type those type of derivative That's the type those type of derivative That's
• Adoption of the B. Clerk on lockam shing and the the B. Clerk on lockam shing and the the B.
• I move the B. Questions adoption of the B. Clerk B. Questions adoption of the B. Clerk B.

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

Transcript Highlights:

• There was all types of research that was There was all types of research that was There was all types
• Speaker, I move with the B. B. B.
• Speaker, ask for the B. Speaker, ask for the B. Speaker, ask for the B. That is questions.
• Adoption of the B. That is questions. Adoption of the B. That is questions. Adoption of the B.
• Adoption of the B. Clerk questions. Adoption of the B. Clerk questions. Adoption of the B.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• 7 y 45 exensions B hours adopted 7 y 45 exensions B hours adopted question for the bodies passage of
• the clerk will unlock adoption of the B the clerk will unlock adoption of the B the clerk will unlock
• will lock the machine record the vote B will lock the machine record the vote B is adopted question now
• bill it's really a consumer uh type bill it's really a consumer uh type bill because they're incurring
• of gaming Bild that looking at some type of gaming Bild that looking at some type of gaming Bild that

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• First item of business, item B.
• For item B, I'll call each agency to the table.
• We're in kind of an industrial-revolution type situation where...
• The fuel gas has the same type of opportunity for them.
• Some of them still want to do just a certain type of work.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed several agency rules and most were approved without objection. The Department of Agriculture moved to repeal rules tied to the now-repealed Arkansas Catfish Processors Fair Practice Act. The Department of Human Services updated Medicaid policy to clarify that pregnant women may still be referred to child support enforcement but will not be sanctioned during pregnancy and the 60-day postpartum period, removed the word “forcible” from rape/incest good-cause language, and eliminated a 90-day waiting period for ARKids B when group health coverage ends. DHS also received approval for a CMS cell and gene therapy model for sickle cell disease and a technical Medicaid medication-assisted treatment update that does not change coverage. The Department of Labor and Licensing presented several rules. One created procedures for the department to issue interpretations in local construction plan disputes under Act 591 of 2025. The Contractors Licensing Board and Residential Contractors Committee amended rules to raise the restricted commercial license threshold and light building project limit from $750,000 to $1.5 million, and to allow deferral of owner-complaint investigations while related civil litigation is pending. The HVACR Licensing Board presented broader cleanup and policy changes under Act 746 of 2025, including eliminating the Class C license by moving those holders into Class B, expanding work limits for Class A and B licensees, changing continuing education to eight hours per three-year code cycle, and keeping annual license renewal. Members asked detailed questions about impacts on businesses, training, youth working with parents, and whether any unintended burdens were created; the board said it had notified licensees and had received little pushback. The committee also granted the Department of Inspector General’s request for exclusion from rulemaking reporting for Act 473 of 2025, concluding that the statute was sufficiently detailed and did not require additional rules. In addition, the Arkansas State Library’s report was accepted, with the Department of Education stating that the library’s three existing rules should remain in effect. During the update on outstanding 2023-session rulemaking, Education explained that many delayed rules were held back because they were likely to be amended again in 2025, and members expressed concern about the length of time some rules have remained unfinished. The meeting ended after written 2025 rulemaking updates were noted, with no further action taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• First item of business, Item B.
• First item of business, Item B, which are the agency's rules for this month.
• For Item B, I'll call each agency to the table.
• The fuel gas has the same type of opportunity for them.
• Some of them still want to do just a certain type of work.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed several agency rules and most were approved without objection. The Department of Agriculture repealed rules tied to the now-repealed Arkansas Catfish Processors Fair Practice Act. The Department of Human Services updated Medicaid policy to clarify child support enforcement treatment for pregnant women, remove the word “forcible” from rape/incest good-cause language, and eliminate a 90-day waiting period for ARKids B after loss of group coverage; members highlighted the significance of the language change and asked for a quick-reference eligibility chart. DHS Medical Services also received approval for a CMS cell and gene therapy model rule for sickle cell drugs and a technical Medicaid-assisted medication-assisted treatment update that was described as cost-neutral and non-substantive. The Department of Labor and Licensing presented several rules implementing recent acts and internal cleanup changes. These included procedures for local construction plan disputes under Act 591, Contractors Licensing Board amendments raising the restricted commercial license threshold from $750,000 to $1.5 million and allowing deferral of owner-complaint investigations during civil litigation, and a similar residential contractors change. The HVACR Licensing Board presented broader revisions under Act 746, including grammar and cleanup changes, elimination of the Class C license with transfer of existing holders to Class B, expansion of allowable work limits, a change to continuing education from four hours annually to eight hours per three-year code cycle, and clarification on training, child labor, and licensing issues. Several members questioned the practical impact of the HVAC changes, but the rule was approved. The committee also granted the Department of Inspector General’s request for exclusion from rulemaking reporting under Act 473, concluding that no rule was necessary because the act already defines the key terms and review process for foreign-adversary cultural exchange agreements. In addition, the Arkansas State Library’s report recommending continuation of its existing rules was accepted. During the status updates on outstanding 2023-session rulemaking, Education explained delays were due to overlapping 2025 amendments and the large volume of rules, while members expressed concern about the length of time since enactment; staff noted only a small number of 2023 rules remain outstanding. The meeting ended after written 2025-session updates were received with no further questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• First item of business, Item B.
• First item of business, Item B, would ask that they come to the table.
• For Item B, I'll call each agency to the table.
• Another change that we are bringing is related to the ARKids B eligibility.
• The fuel gas has the same type of opportunity for them.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• So, good senators, the difference between option one and option two is paragraph B, subsection C that
• One and option two is paragraph B, and the higher action in paragraph B only applies if you knowingly
• in paragraph B only applies if you knowingly solicit a campaign contribution.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Senate rules committee continued work on a proposed rule restricting campaign fundraising in the Capitol and during session or special session. Senator Nethercott and LSO attorney Mr. Shaw explained that the draft was revised to add clarity after concerns that the earlier language could unintentionally penalize a senator who merely received a contribution without affirmatively soliciting it. The committee discussed two options: option one, which would prohibit knowingly soliciting a contribution and accepting it by affirmative act, and option two, which would prohibit knowingly soliciting or accepting a legislative campaign contribution by affirmative act. A new subsection C was also added to make clear the rule would not apply when a senator merely discovers that a contribution was made and took no affirmative act to solicit or receive it. Members focused on how the term “solicit” should be understood, including whether a campaign website donate button or online promotion would count as solicitation. Mr. Shaw said the rule does not define the term and suggested it should be applied reasonably, noting that a static donate button may be treated differently from actively promoting donations. Several senators said subsection C addressed the main concern about accidental receipt of a mailed contribution, but that further guidance may still be needed on passive receipt and how to handle donations connected to pending legislation. Senator Duro said the committee was responding to an unacceptable incident that occurred in the building and wanted to make clear such conduct would not be tolerated. After discussion, Senator Rothfuss moved option two and Senator Gierau seconded. The committee voted to adopt option two, with Senators Gierau, Nethercott, Salazar, and Chairman Biteman voting aye; Senator Rothfuss also voted aye. The committee then adjourned, and it was noted that the adopted rule would become part of the permanent Senate rules unless changed at the start of a future session.

Transcript Highlights:

• The B is vote. 101 yays, no nays. The B is adopted. adopted. adopted.
• Speaker, I call for the B. Question for the body's adoption of the B.
• Speaker, I call for<02:37:57.920> the<02:37:58.000> B. for the B. for the B.
• The B is adopted. vote. 103, no nays. The B is adopted.
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Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• This type of welfare proceeding should not differentiate the type of evaluations they receive.
• I have three examples, but I'll just give you one: RSA 169-B:9-b, RSA 169-C:9-b, and RSA 169-D:17-b have
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Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• When I was a freshman, I started running these types of pieces of legislation.
• We don't know the type of vehicle. We're not talking to them, but we see a target.
• We don't know the type of vehicle. We're not talking to them, but we see a target.
• Anything more than that requires a different type of certificate for the operator.
• I'm not allowed to because they're a busy Class B airport.

Bills: HB2003, HB2063, HB2111, HB2116, HB2210, HCM2007

Keywords: driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, traffic laws, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2003, which would lower the instruction-permit age for Class D, G, and M licenses from 15 and a half to 15, while increasing supervised practice requirements for minors: 50 hours for Class G with 20 at night, 50 hours for Class M, and a nine-month permit holding period before licensure. The sponsor argued the bill builds on Arizona’s graduated driver licensing system and is intended to improve teen safety, citing other states with longer permit periods and lower teen fatality rates. Questions focused on who certifies the supervised hours, with staff explaining that a parent, legal guardian, or custodial parent signs off, though driver education remains an alternative. The bill received a do-pass recommendation by a 9-1 vote. House Bill 2063, which appropriates $1.5 million from the General Fund in FY 2027 to the Corrections Oversight Fund, drew emotional testimony in support from a mother whose son died after a prison suicide, and from advocates who said the oversight office is needed given prison health care problems and federal receivership. The sponsor said the funding would support prison oversight and transparency. The committee then approved the bill unanimously, 10-0. The committee also passed House Bill 2116, appropriating $1 million to the Colorado River litigation fund, after the sponsor said the money would help Arizona prepare for possible litigation over Colorado River cuts and that the issue affects nearly every district in the state. Members discussed whether the funding should come from the WIFA fund instead of the General Fund, but the bill received an 8-0 do-pass recommendation with two not voting. The committee also considered House Bill 2210, which would prohibit the state, local governments, and private entities from using ADS-B aircraft surveillance data to calculate, generate, or collect aircraft fees. Supporters, including pilots and the Arizona Pilots Association, argued the technology was intended for safety and should not be used for billing, warning that fee collection could discourage pilots from keeping the system on. Opponents, including the Arizona Airports Association and the City of Phoenix, said airports should retain local control over fee collection methods and that the bill was a solution in search of a problem. After extensive debate about federal requirements, safety, and billing practices, the bill received a tied 4-4 do-pass recommendation. Finally, HCM 2007, a memorial urging renaming sections of State Route 69 to honor veterans of several wars, passed 5-4. The committee also briefly noted that some bills were being held at members’ request.

Transcript Highlights:

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• There are two sections to it, sections A and section B. We are currently working on section B.
• We are it, sections A and section B.
• And I currently working on section B.
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Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met on February 13 to continue work on proposed Senate Rule 15-9, a rule prohibiting campaign contributions. Members discussed two parts of the rule: one barring any solicitation, offer, delivery, or acceptance of campaign contributions in areas under the control of the President of the Senate at any time, and another barring senators from knowingly soliciting or accepting contributions by affirmative act during regular or special session. Senator Rothfuss suggested clarifying the session-related language by adding the word “legislative” before “campaign” in paragraph B, while leaving paragraph A broad. The chair explained the distinction between the two provisions and opened the meeting for public comment, but none was offered. Senator Rothfuss moved to adopt the rule and offered the amendment; Senator Guru seconded it. The amendment passed unanimously, and the committee then voted to adopt the rule as amended, with Senators Guru and Rothfuss voting aye and the chair announcing the vote passed before adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Other types of age assurance should be considered and included, types that are more proportional to the
• systems, regardless of whether the data originates from an ADS-B in or an ADS-B out system.
• systems, regardless of whether the data originates from an ADS-B in or an ADS-D-S-B in or an ADS-D-S-D
• . ...whether the data originates from an ADS-B in or an ADS-B out, as a means for calculating, generating
• So ADS-B is a huge safety thing.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers at subsidized companies using secret-ballot union elections and prohibiting neutrality agreements. The sponsor said the bill is meant to protect workers and taxpayer dollars, and he noted he would amend the Attorney General enforcement language to allow appeals. Supporters argued it protects secret ballots and transparency, while opponents said it is a form of union-busting, could conflict with federal labor law, and would burden contractors and workers. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably on a roll call vote, with Senators Bracey Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no and the remaining recorded votes in favor. The committee then heard CS/SB 198, which regulates cryptocurrency kiosks to combat fraud, especially against seniors. The bill requires kiosk registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions involving non-U.S. wallets. Supporters from consumer and senior advocacy groups said the bill would help stop widespread scams, while one industry witness praised the bill’s fraud protections but suggested narrowing the daily limits and new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor described it as a work in progress aimed at ending inhumane breeding conditions, improving consumer disclosures, and creating breeder standards and penalties; an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported many animal welfare provisions but objected to the three-day financing waiting period, shelter-space requirements, expanded reimbursement, and litigation exposure. Animal welfare supporters backed the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors’ access to apps. The bill requires age verification, parental consent for minors, notice of app changes, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said it would better protect children online and help enforce existing age-based restrictions, while opponents warned it could require overcollection of personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate tools parents already have. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 422, which would bar use of ADS-B aviation data to calculate or collect certain airport fees, with an amendment adding departures to the covered activities. A pilot supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport advocates opposed it, saying it would undermine airport finances and force less efficient fee collection methods. The transcript ends during testimony on this bill, before final action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• type type material.
• B. Adds new monetization shared. B. Adds new monetization shared. B.
• B. Obtain renewed parent account. B. Obtain renewed parent account. B.
• B. One, a developer may defaults. B. One, a developer may defaults. B.
• B. Notwithstanding subsection A, the B. Notwithstanding subsection A, the B.

Keywords: 920, all

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• So currently that is 0.471% retailing B&O.
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• So currently that is 0.471% retailing B&O.
• The first question is: you showed the retailing B&O at 0.471.
• The first question is: you showed the retailing B&O at 0.471.

Summary: The House Finance Committee held a work session that began with welcoming new member Rep. Janice Zahn, who introduced herself as representing the 41st Legislative District. The Department of Revenue then gave an update on the Antio-related legislation following the Washington Supreme Court decision and the 2025 session changes. DOR explained its voluntary disclosure program and the new expanded voluntary disclosure agreement for taxpayers with unreported investment income, including broader eligibility and interest/penalty relief, but said utilization has been minimal so far because additional implementation questions remain unresolved. The committee next received the annual update on the Working Families Tax Credit. DOR reported record participation in 2025, with about $205 million refunded through October and a major increase in applications after TurboTax added the credit to its filing software. Officials said most dollars went to households with children, outreach efforts remained important, and community partners and state agencies helped increase uptake. Members focused heavily on fraud concerns, especially tax preparers allegedly filing claims without applicants’ knowledge or diverting refunds; DOR said it is using fraud detection tools, training preparers, and trying to make applicants whole, but current law does not provide direct penalties against preparers. The final portion covered implementation of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5814, which expanded sales tax to certain services. DOR described the new tax framework, its guidance process, and the large volume of ruling requests and outreach since the law took effect October 1. Committee members asked about fiscal assumptions, the scope of taxable services, and whether the department had revised its implementation estimates; DOR said the fiscal note assumed broad application absent explicit exemptions and that no expenditure revision had been made. In stakeholder testimony, Expedia and T-Mobile argued the law creates complexity and competitive disadvantages for Washington businesses, while a construction training provider said the tax raises tuition for workers seeking required certifications. School and nonprofit representatives said the tax will increase costs for special education services, arts programming, and other public-facing activities, and urged exemptions or further legislative fixes. The chair closed by noting the committee would revisit 5814 in the next session and then adjourned the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Walter B. Gonzland, Jr. for being Dr. Walter B. Gonzland, Jr. for being Dr. Walter B.
• The B is adopted. eyes, zero nays. The B is adopted. eyes, zero nays. The B is adopted.
• The B is adopted. the vote. 54 ys no. The B is adopted. the vote. 54 ys no. The B is adopted.
• Speaker, I'd call for the B. call for the B. call for the B.
• The B is adopted. 97 yay is one. The B is adopted. 97 yay is one. The B is adopted.

Bills: SB 1, HB 500, SB 1, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HB 500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

Transcript Highlights:

• The Secretary, in turn, evaluates the report for compliance with Part B.
• of noncompliance, may withhold Part B funds.
• of noncompliance, may withhold Part B funds.
• First, instructional assistants are likely necessary to carry out the purpose of Part B.
• I'll now address the specific qualifications for Part B funding under federal law.

Keywords: 907, all