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• Just barely a month ago, registration card.
• This has to do with voter registration, not actual voting. voting itself. That's right, sir.
• Voter registration. That's right. Would you agree with me?
• So, for purposes of the National Voter Registration...
• With that, it's important that citizenship be verified at the point of voter registration.

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

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• <01:21:14.640> in Vehicle registrations were raised in Vehicle registrations were raised in last
• > those form of a registration to use those form of a registration to use those trails.<01:27:
• all taken care of by car registration. all taken care of by car registration.
• I don't think has a registration fee.
• ><02:53:10.399> for motorized registration fees for motorized registration fees for snowmobiles

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• public witness, please make sure you've filled out the electronic witness affirmation form on the registration
• us during those special sessions and since then by state leadership that this was our number one priority
• , and we have expedited the that this was our number one priority, and we have expedited this incredibly
• This is what you're going to hear all of us talking to you about as the top priority as you head into
• By the way, registration is now closed. And so I love the questions.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We have some strategic priorities and needs that we are working toward.
• On this list, you can see I have 20 different priorities over five years.
• I'll wait to go back; you could see a lot of similar priorities.
• Our fees had not changed for boat registrations.
• Priority is by-product disposal and wastewater.

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• Regarding registration of employee organizations commonly referred to as unions, the bill requires unions
• to provide a copy of its registration application to the employer and employees, requires the Commission
• It requires challenges to an application for renewal of registration must be based on inaccuracies that
• Because there is no voter registration to be an employee so literally it would be as if you got 50% +
• We are now moving on to HB 841, Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal by Rep.

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• So it's in addition to a grade book and attendance, there is online enrollment, there's registration,
• These could be legislative priorities, priorities of the legislature, priorities of the department, or
• We also have $16.5 million for professional development that is led by the Priority Schools Bureau.
• The Priority Schools Bureau at the department, who implements these trainings, is able to support schools
• support. reports and resources provided to our students, no reduction of staffing related to our priorities

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• Gold Star family license plate for personal use free from registration fees. I'll take questions.
• House Bill 4638, relating to registration of voters and voluntary registration of organ donors.
• forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.
• forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.
• forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and numerous guest introductions, including students, community leaders, food bank representatives, and visitors connected to Hunger Free West Virginia Day. A resolution recognizing March 10, 2026, as Hunger Free West Virginia Day was adopted, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 on the Southern West Virginia water crisis was referred to the Rules Committee. The chamber also heard remarks highlighting Hunger Free West Virginia’s work and a West Virginia company, Unigen, developing pharmaceutical manufacturing in the state. The Senate concurred with House amendments and passed several measures, including Senate Bill 467 on enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces, Senate Bill 712 on cattle guards on certain public roads, and Senate Bill 781, a supplemental appropriation measure that was also made effective from passage. The chamber then adopted and passed Senate Bill 844, a large supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Services, and Senate Bill 87, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Commerce, both effective from passage. Other third-reading bills passed included the Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities; coverage for scalp cooling systems during chemotherapy; expansion of sex-offender registration to include solicitation of a minor and non-consensual disclosure of private images; child safety reporting requirements for school personnel; age-verification requirements for websites hosting harmful sexual material; free Gold Star parent vehicle registration; online training and updated standards for sanitarians; sheriff hiring authority; organ donor registration through voter registration; a Cold Case Task Force; abandoned vehicle title procedures; nutrition continuing education for physicians; special plate rules; gift card fraud offenses; protections for athletic officials; in-year school personnel movement; administrative services powers; pharmacy benefit manager regulation; vape shop regulation; reduced parole supervision fees; disability service credit for certain troopers; property valuation reporting changes; and quarterly Hope Scholarship payments. The Senate also advanced a large number of House bills and committee substitutes on second reading, including supplemental appropriations and measures on mental health examinations, dog registration rules, juvenile jurisdiction on military installations, military interpersonal violence, kinship care subsidies, a statewide prevention plan, contraband smuggling into federal prisons, forestry equipment levy treatment, and Commerce Department rules for microgrid districts and high-impact data centers. Several committee amendments were adopted, and many bills were advanced to third reading without objection. No executive communications were reported.

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• We're going to hear from experts regarding House Bill 48 and House Bill 2663, two priority pieces of
• After they are seated, we will confirm the witness registration one by one, then proceed with each witness's
• We've got a lot of priorities in this state. **Mr. Thompson:** Your economic indicators of trade.
• Of priorities in this state. **Mr.
• We have your registration, Carr Ingham, and on behalf of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• to give people the opportunity to be members of society like everyone else, I think should be a priority
• a safety net to ensure that individuals do not go hungry in our communities, I think should be a priority
• I'm not going. that our priority is to ensure that, you know, people are receiving the food that they
• the maximum civil penalty that the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy can issue to its licensees, registrants
• civil penalty less than the maximum civil penalty amount and consider activities of the licensee, registrant

Bills: HB2176, HB2333, HB2435, HB2447, HB2617, HB2683, HB2686, HB2725, HB2726, HB2906, HB2953, HB2958

Keywords: health care, licensure, complaints, investigation, safety, patient care, regulatory compliance, prosthetics, orthotics, health insurance, Medicare, medical necessity, disability rights, coverage, reimbursement, internationally trained physicians, medical board, clinical training, provisional license, healthcare workforce

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several health care bills. HB 2726 would require Access contractors to cover diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a new prescription tongue-stimulation device; supporters said it offers an effective, less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and outcomes, while Access was neutral and raised concerns about cost and bypassing its normal clinical review. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then approved HB 2726 as amended on an 8-4 due-pass vote. HB 2435 would create a pathway for internationally trained physicians to receive a provisional Arizona medical license, with a later amendment adding a four-year supervised rural practice requirement and automatic conversion to a full license if criteria are met. Supporters argued it would help address severe physician shortages in rural and underserved areas, especially for cardiology and other specialties, and several doctors testified about their experience and the need for more access. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said the state already has a case-by-case licensure process for foreign-trained physicians and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and allow insufficiently vetted applicants. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 as amended on a due-pass recommendation. HB 2958 would require Access to cover comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 pilot program and reporting requirements. The sponsor and public health advocates said preventive dental care during pregnancy can reduce infections and improve maternal and infant outcomes, and the bill drew broad support from health and advocacy groups. The committee passed HB 2958 on an 11-1 due-pass vote. The committee also approved HB 2176, which changes criteria and timelines for health care institution licensing complaints and informal dispute resolution, with supporters saying it would improve transparency and predictability for hospitals while preserving enforcement authority. Finally, the committee heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from paying certified registered nurse anesthetists less than physicians for the same anesthesia service; opponents argued it would interfere with contract negotiations and raise costs, while supporters said insurer reimbursement cuts are harming rural access and shifting costs to hospitals. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any committee vote on that bill.

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• testimony: adding cut flowers to the definition of nursery stock and removing the requirement that registrations
• testimony added cut flowers to the definition of nursery stock and removed the requirement that registrations
• We were notified at the end of March that we're a priority listed offer, and we had to submit at the
• <00:49:16.440> uh<00:49:16.599> listed March that uh we're a priority uh listed March
• that uh we're a priority uh listed offer<00:49:18.079> and<00:49:18.200> we<00:49:18.359

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees considered a large number of Senate bills, with many measures advanced either unamended or with technical or substantive amendments. Early action included SB 88 and SB 11 SD1, both passed unamended, and SB 562 SD1 and SB 642 SD1, which were passed with amendments reflecting agency testimony. SB 1133 SD1 was amended to remove duplicative county requirements and clarify tax credit carry-forward eligibility, while SB 1569 SD1 on sports wagering was deferred. Later, SB 933 on nonprofit/federal funding support drew strong testimony from nonprofit and health advocates emphasizing the risk of federal funding freezes and the importance of protecting services such as early learning, domestic violence support, housing, and workforce supports; the committee recommended amendments to define eligible organizations, require reporting, and include the Judiciary. SB 934 and SB 935 were also amended, with SB 934 tying mass transit funding to Honolulu project milestones and SB 935 revising retirement-system language to change “fewer than five years” to “five or more years.” The committees then took up additional measures with targeted amendments. SB 1033 was amended to clarify that the bill applies to legal entities, not individuals, though members noted concerns about closely held family corporations and asked that the issue be reflected in the committee report. SB 1166, SB 1249, and SB 1256 were advanced with amendments or committee-report notes reflecting concerns from the Attorney General, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and Hawaii Farmers Union United, respectively. SB 1432 and SB 137, both relating to electric utilities, were amended to require retention of covered employees after mergers or acquisitions and to direct the PUC to consider whether proposed transactions further state policy goals. SB 157 on antitrust was narrowed to focus on coordinator conduct in rental housing markets, SB 252 on invasive species received a defective effective date, and SB 336 on defense of state employers and employees passed unamended. SB 536 on the Hawaii Community Development Authority was deferred to a later hearing, and SB 1064 on medical cannabis was heavily amended to authorize cultivator licenses with limits on canopy size, license counts, physician fees, and a special-fund appropriation for enforcement. In the Ways and Means portion, the committee passed several bills unamended, including SB 19, SB 124, SB 264, SB 345, SB 422, and SB 741 and SB 747 later in the agenda. SB 361 was amended to remove references to the attorney general and delete an appropriation section, SB 438 was amended to redefine buffer zones and landfill-unit language, and SB 441 and SB 494 were amended to blank appropriations and, in SB 494, assign charter-school audit responsibility to the state auditor. SB 659 was substantially amended to promote local procurement, including county-level geographic preferences and higher thresholds for locally sourced purchases, and SB 732 was amended to adjust film tax credit provisions, including the streaming-platform definition and sunset-related language. SB 819 was amended to replace references to “educators” with “teachers.” Throughout, most measures were adopted without recorded opposition, though several members noted reservations on particular bills.

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• brokers subject to state registration brokers subject to state registration and<00:13:44.280>
• provide all registration information. provide all registration information.
• There's no fee associated with these registrations.
• There's no fee associated with these registrations.
• There's no fee associated with these registrations.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• 'Did you submit your priorities?' 'No.' 'You got to submit your priorities.'
• 'You got to submit your priorities.' 'You submitted your priorities?' 'Yeah.'
• Did you submit your priorities? No. You got to submit your priorities.
• You got to submit your priorities. You submitted your priorities. Yeah.
• Now you got to submit your priorities. Now you got to. to submit your priorities.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several introductions and memorials, including a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, with several bills substituted with House companions and adopted by voice vote or recorded vote. Early measures included a tax conformity bill tied to federal Internal Revenue Code changes, which passed 34-0, and a Medicaid/public assistance bill that drew extensive debate over work requirements, fraud reduction, behavioral health services, and SNAP/EBT reforms. Amendments offered by Senators Berman and Osgood to condition or soften the work and photo-ID provisions were rejected, and the underlying bill was placed on the third-reading calendar after lengthy questioning about implementation, exemptions, and eligibility effects. The Senate also passed bills on computer science education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry public-records exemption and registry update, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the legal-tender sunset for gold and silver, public-records protections for gold/silver custodians and stablecoin-related entities, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, and local government budget transparency/spending measures. Most of these measures were adopted after minor amendments or technical substitutions, with votes generally ranging from 31-3 to 34-0. The chamber also recognized the Florida Channel’s 30 years of legislative coverage. Later, the Senate approved a digital voyeurism bill expanding the reasonable-expectation-of-privacy definition to include private fenced yards, and an insurance customer representative licensing bill allowing high school students to complete insurance/personal finance coursework and later qualify for licensure. The final major item was a medical freedom bill that would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption to immunization mandates, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin for adults, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition; two amendments clarifying anti-kickback rules and requiring vaccine information to include risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy were adopted, while questions from Senators Smith and Massullo focused on public-health impacts and the content of the required materials. The transcript ends during discussion of that bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• registration requirements.
• the record that there is good cause to waive the registration.
• 25:45.000> the<00:25:45.120> registration court May wave the registration court May wave
• > that<00:34:40.839> uh<00:34:41.359> registration general requirement that uh registration
• about predatory offender registration about predatory offender registration and<00:43:15.079>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The substantive change the CD makes is that it removes the $20 registration fee in the measure.
• <02:01:14.960> fee it removes um the $20 registration fee it removes um the $20 registration
• registration. and we had<03:00:58.160> made<03:00:58.560> some<03:00:59.279> um
• <03:02:10.720> The<03:02:10.960> changes registration requirements.
• The changes registration requirements.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• signature if you're a new registration signature if you're a new registration that<00:28:49.279>
• or city officials for voter registration or city officials for voter registration so<01:12:29.080
• <01:27:02.960> Act<01:27:03.239> of registration Act of registration Act of 1993<01:27:
• restore proven secure voter registration restore proven secure voter registration process<01:44:
• or same-day registration.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We also have other means of funding, but really gas tax and motor vehicle registration is a big part
• registration registration over<00:35:55.200> to<00:35:55.359> the<00:35:55.599> fuel
• got and I looked at his registration got and I looked at his registration deal<00:36:08.079>
• . registration. registration.
• charge<00:56:20.799> that's registration or search charge that's registration or search charge

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies. Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment. Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Now, this is basically on your voter Registration card, it's going to add a space that says where you
• And so those voter registration cards with that added piece of information upon it.
• So, Now, on the voter registration card, it's going to go back.
• Yeah, that's why it's confused voter registration. Just your past.
• It's going to the county registration that you were from.

Keywords: 914, all

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• testifying, please make sure you have filled out the electronic witness affirmation form on the registration
• So we make sure that those are aligned with the commissioner's priorities and the state's priorities
• This is my number one priority. This department's number one priority. This is a priority of yours.
• This is my number one priority. This is the department's number one priority.
• This is the Chairman of the commission's number one priority as well. Okay. Thank you.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• should be or what they should be working on, but allowing regions to define their own priorities.
• Other areas of focus might be priorities in Region 1 that are very different from priorities in Region
• Could be given as far as their behavioral health priorities.
• They might pick five priorities that all have to To do with children and youth, it could be suicide,
• If submitted, we could get 13 regional plans with five priorities in each regional plan, and they would

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• other barbering registration other barbering registration requirements<00:26:51.080> and<
• <01:18:27.800> rate<01:18:28.880> 22% raised the registration rate 22% raised the registration
• In Minnesota, your registration, your tab fee, would be $956.
• In Minnesota, your registration, your tab fee, would be $956.
• In Minnesota, your registration, your tab fee, would be $956.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The chamber received Senate messages announcing a joint convention for the governor’s message and transmitting Senate Files 1251, 3769, and 3868. The House also introduced House Files 4868 through 4933 and adopted committee reports and comparison report motions without objection. The Rules Committee placed several bills on the calendar and required pre-filing of amendments for specified measures. On the calendar, the House passed Senate File 3602, which enacts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act and expands electronic signing to estate planning documents beyond wills. Supporters said it would help people who are homebound, hospitalized, or in rural areas and reduce uncertainty for banks and hospitals about electronically signed powers of attorney and health care directives. The bill passed 134-0. The House also passed House File 3516, a Board of Dentistry policy bill that updates licensure language, allows retired dentists to serve low-income uninsured patients, and increases the number of dental hygienists a dentist may collaborate with from four to eight; it passed 134-0. The House then passed House File 3528, a technical barbering bill that reduces training and retesting burdens, gives the board more testing flexibility, repeals duplicative rules, clarifies that waxing is not barbering, and makes other fee and registration changes; it passed 134-0. House File 3718, updating veterinary medicine and veterinary technology statutes, was amended to restore board seal language and then passed 134-0 as amended. Supporters said it modernizes definitions and standards, recognizes licensed veterinary technicians, and may help address veterinary shortages, especially in greater Minnesota. Finally, the House passed Senate File 3402, which broadens who may serve as a medical consultant for Community Health Boards to include additional licensed professionals such as DOs, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; it passed 134-0. The chamber also considered several motions to move bills between committees, including referrals involving veterans, education, health, and psilocybin-related legislation. A motion to suspend the rules for House File 4487 was presented, and the bill was described as providing a one-time $1 billion property tax rebate or credit, but the transcript cuts off during extended debate on that motion before any final disposition is shown.