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• <00:10:48.760> is this is, you know, how legislation is this is, you know, how legislation
• Main question I have is what is the need or the purpose of this legislation?
• <00:42:54.040> audit auditor, I'm sorry, legislative audit auditor, I'm sorry, legislative
• <01:15:44.400> with say that that isn't my intention with say that that isn't my intention
• And so, that’s the intention. We’re going to keep working on that.

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• And while I personally support the intent of this bill, I support legislation that both clarifies and
• But when legislators, however well-intentioned, craft sweeping changes to existing law without express
• legislators, however but when legislators, however well-intentioned,<00:58:25.040> craft<00:58
• this legislation. this legislation.
• I could share them with legislators. I could share them with legislators.

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• Chairman, um, the intent >> Yep. Um, Mr. Chairman, um, the intent was to...
• And so, the intent Business activities.
• So, I think regardless of that term, the legislative intent of this is clear.
• Legislative intent of this is clear. After July 1, the programs are finished. >> Thank you.
• So, it's not the intent of the program.

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• And work on this important legislation, I really truly appreciate it.
• Thank you Assemblymember Terri Nicole Baca, Vice President of Legislative Affairs for AT&T.
• So I would like to ask the author to one clarify her intent on the areas in the bill.
• Could you clarify what's your intent for those that don't fall into those two categories?
• amendments that relates to kind of a letter of intent to invest.

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• If the intent can be divined from the plain text, that's the role of the court.
• From there, as we widen our aperture, if we can't get an answer, then we look to legislative intent and
• Is it some kind of statement of intent?
• Is it some kind of statement of intent?
• So now we can move to the legislative portion of the committee meeting.

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• The overall intent is to provide an overall increase to this calculation for a 5% increase.
• We're actually going to see that organization later on in the legislation.
• So is the intent of the committee to have line 36 at $54,000?
• So is the intent of the committee to have line 36 at $54,000? That's correct. Okay.
• it's intent, really.

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• State of Arizona Legislative Proclamation: International Mother Language Day.
• Legislative District 14. Representative Travers. Representative Travers. Mr.
• I understand the intent that the bill's sponsor, my good friend, has.
• The intent of the program is to help people when they are struggling.
• Just a quick reminder, members, tomorrow is African American Legislative Day.

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Summary: The House convened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and several proclamations and recognitions, including International Mother Language Day, Nurses Day at the Capitol, Environmental Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, Childhelp, Teamsters Local 104, and African American Legislative Day. Attendance was recorded at 57 present, zero absent, and three excused. The chamber also handled routine business such as committee reports, bill referrals, first and second readings, and announcements of upcoming committee meetings. The main floor action centered on House Bill 2785, a tax conformity measure. Members debated it at length, with supporters arguing it would make tax forms legal, align Arizona with federal tax changes, and provide tax relief to taxpayers and small businesses, while opponents said it was an unpaid tax cut for wealthy individuals and corporations that would force cuts to health care, education, SNAP, and other services. The House passed HB 2785 on a 32-26 vote with two not voting and sent it to the Senate. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered several Health and Human Services and Commerce bills. HB 2190, HB 2206, HB 2396, HB 2442, HB 2448, HB 2688, HB 2689, HB 2690, HB 2796, and HB 2797 were debated, with most receiving do-pass recommendations after amendments. Testimony focused heavily on SNAP policy, including payment error rates, work and training requirements, food restrictions, and waiver authority, with Democrats warning of added burdens and reduced access for eligible families and Republicans arguing the bills would improve accountability, nutrition, and compliance with federal law. HB 2689, which would collect hospital patients’ immigration status on a voluntary basis, drew strong opposition over concerns it would deter people from seeking care; it was still reported out of committee, though a later motion to amend the committee report to show HB 2689 failed was rejected 24-32. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, and several bills were referred to engrossing before adjournment.

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• while I recognize the sponsor's intent while I recognize the sponsor's intent to<00:49:02.079>
• because that would not be my intention. because that would not be my intention.
• ,<01:20:25.760> the smart, intelligent legislators, the smart, intelligent legislators, the
• <02:35:41.439> So regardless of intent or labeling. So regardless of intent or labeling.
• be shown on the screen on I legislate be shown on the screen on I legislate and<03:26:25.439>

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Summary: The House convened with a color guard presentation by Colorado Military Academy cadets and the pledge led by Olivia and Owen Curry. After roll call established a quorum, members approved the journal of Friday, March 6, 2026, as corrected. Several committees then announced upcoming hearings, including Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources; State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs; and Finance. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1020, designating March 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day in Colorado. The resolution praised women’s contributions across history and society, highlighted Colorado’s early adoption of women’s suffrage, and recognized trailblazing women in the General Assembly. Sponsors and supporters spoke at length about women’s leadership, economic and civic contributions, and the need to continue advancing equality. The resolution also drew recognition of women and advocacy organizations present in the chamber. Representative Bradley and other Republican members criticized the resolution as partisan and said Republican women were not included in drafting or sponsoring it. They argued the measure should have been more inclusive and should have better reflected women’s roles in the home and the broader bipartisan history of women’s history observances. Bradley announced she would vote no. In response, Representative Ricks said an amendment would be accepted from the minority caucus to address concerns about traditional roles of women, and he moved Amendment L002 for consideration.

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• I understand the intent of this bill. And I think it's actually a good intent.
• I think that your intention is well, I know how you love kids.
• This particular legislation is really well received because it provides that intentional training so
• And so our legislation requires training associated with that.
• But it is through our legislation.

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• Representative Heffner and I are the co-chairs by default, as the legislation was written.
• One of our big things when we started running this legislation was that the federal government was going
• But the employment of people with disabilities was extremely low back then, and the intent behind this
• So, we know that the intent was to help more people with disabilities access the workforce.
• That's not the intent of any of the laws or legislation that states are passing to transition away from

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• Madam Speaker, we heard from the following witnesses: legislative counsel from the Office of Legislative
• Council from the Office of Legislative Council from the Office of Legislative<01:10:09.520> Council
• Progressive Party, the Legislative Progressive Party, the Legislative Committee<01:10:42.520>
• We heard from Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council, and the senior fiscal analyst with
• of Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council, Office of Legislative<01:19:04.800> Council

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Summary: The House opened with a devotional by former member Jason Lorber, who spoke humorously about the difference between asking questions and making statements, urging members to be direct and add value in deliberation. The chamber then took up several resolutions: JRH 11, urging Congress to enact the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025, was read and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development; JRS 51, setting weekend adjournment for May 1, 2026, was adopted in concurrence; and H.C.R. 261 was read, recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month and designating May 6, 2026 as Age Strong Vermont Day. Members also used announcements to welcome guests and highlight events, including the Age Strong Vermont initiative, a former member’s return, visitors connected to psychedelic medicine advocacy, an art social, fisheries and trout-in-the-classroom guests, a legislative intern, and a reminder about the May 16 NAMI walk. The House then took up Senate Bill 230, an omnibus labor measure relating to fair employment practices. The committee explanation described technical clarifications to parental and family leave for full-time teachers, expansion of protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, removal of outdated statutory language on mandatory retirement for tenured faculty, and clarification that elected and appointed municipal officers are not employees for minimum wage and overtime purposes. The main new policy in section 3B would prohibit non-compete agreements for non-exempt employees, with an exception for collective bargaining agreements, and would restrict certain non-compete and related clauses in health care provider contracts while preserving continuity of care and excluding non-clinical business support services. The committee reported extensive testimony and voted 11-0-0 to recommend the bill favorably with amendment; the House agreed to propose the amendment to the Senate and ordered third reading. The House also began consideration of Senate Bill 179, updating Vermont’s Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act. The committee presentation explained that the bill would eliminate the current 9-month deadline for disclaimers, reflecting changes in federal tax law and the much larger modern estate and gift tax exclusion, and would modernize the statute in several ways. Proposed changes include clearer rules for jointly held property, allowing pre-death disclaimers, authorizing trustees and parents in limited circumstances to disclaim on behalf of trusts or minor children, permitting disclaimers by proxy for infirm persons, clarifying partial disclaimers and entity disclaimers, improving delivery rules for non-real-estate property, and specifying that a disclaimer is not a transfer for transfer-tax purposes. The bill was described as a response to outdated law in light of an impending large intergenerational wealth transfer, and the House proceeded with second reading discussion.

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• day and finds the same to be legislative day and finds the same to be legislative day and finds the
• I think the of the legislation I think the of the legislation I think the legislation is really good
• legislation legislation is really good legislation legislation is really good legislation thank thank
• which vendors based on the legislation which vendors based on the legislation which on the legislation
• intent of the of the amendment the intent of the of the amendment the intent of the amendment is to

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• <00:51:02.000> change um as long as this legislative change um as long as this legislative
• for quite a while and so the intent for quite a while and so the intent would<00:53:41.119> be
• What was your<01:35:53.679> intent? your intent? your intent?
• and the notice of intent to cut. and the notice of intent to cut.
• Are you aware of intentional?

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• Robbins knows what Congress's intent was in 2018.
• In our legislation, that would not be allowed.
• On the legislative intent, there's a ton of stuff out there.
• I wasn’t going to be 100% against this legislation.
• Because of my job, I interact with legislators and government bodies in multiple I interact with legislators

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• > department<00:38:49.359> a That legislation brings the department a That legislation
• it's definitely not a PE the intention it's definitely not a PE the intention was<01:15:26.560><
• So, I just think if we're going to try to stay with the legislative intent that's already passed the
• So, I just think if we're going to try to stay with the legislative intent that's already passed the
• > passed legislative intent that's already passed legislative intent that's already passed the the

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Summary: The committee took up House Bill 74, which would require agencies issuing certain real-property-related permits to track and report how many permits they issue and how long the process takes. Representative Carol McGuire introduced the bill and said the goal is to gather data on permit timing and fees, especially for DES and DOT permits involving wetlands, alteration of terrain, driveway permits, and similar approvals. Supporters argued the state needs better visibility into permitting delays and whether statutory deadlines are realistic; they also noted the bill had passed the House on a voice vote with no debate. Adam Crapo of the Department of Environmental Services said DES is generally supportive of the reporting concept but warned that the agency’s data are spread across many separate, partly manual databases. He said DES can already do this for some land resources permits through its new system, but not across all of its more than 90 permit types without additional help. DES estimated it would need two part-time positions to compile the reports, especially for waste management and water programs, and said otherwise existing permitting staff would have to do the work, potentially slowing permit processing. He also said the agency is already working to simplify rules and move more permits onto a new online platform, but could not meet the bill’s 2026 reporting deadline with current staffing and systems. Committee members questioned whether delays are often caused by incomplete applications rather than agency inaction, and Crapo said that is frequently the case. He said DES already tracks timelines to some extent for management and statutory compliance, but not at the individual-permit detail the bill would require. He also said some letters and records are captured in One Stop, but not all are. Members expressed support for the bill’s transparency goals while also worrying about added workload and possible slowdowns. The discussion then moved to DOT, where Susan Clawson said DOT is neutral on the bill because it recently implemented Salesforce and now has good data for reporting; DOT’s fiscal note reflects software-related costs, but the agency can already track the required information in its system.

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• The reality is that the proposed legislation is unnecessary.
• Proposed legislation is unnecessary.
• That's not the intent here.
• Harabedian, that’s your intent in making the motion? Yes.
• also Georgia passed the same legislation.

Summary: The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call. The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call. AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar. Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.

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• its intent was to eliminate only the report requirement, not that whole section.
• Representative, thank you for bringing this legislation.
• like this or involved in legislation like this, and I've had a lot of conversations.
• Do you feel this legislation continues in that vein?
• I talked with my city council members who were very concerned about this legislation.

Bills: HB3057, HB3130, HB3310, HB3314, HB3985, HB4113, HB4486

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval

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• This bill is part of our legislative packet.
• Please support this common-sense gun legislation.
• intentioned intentioned it's<01:16:15.360> you<01:16:15.520> know<01:16:15.800> it's
• This legislation will have no impact on public safety.
• <02:31:28.880> who a very impassionate legislator who a very impassionate legislator who explained

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Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• controlled drug with intent to sell, controlled drug with intent to sell, which<01:45:44.160> is
• The legislation may create more questions than answers.
• So I don't think that was the intent of why that was brought forward.
• She said she would be voting against the ITL motion. well intentioned and um I do think it's well intentioned
• I would just thank the sponsor of the legislation.

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• with clear intent and sophistication. with clear intent and sophistication.
• Is there any part of this legislation Is there any part of this legislation that<00:57:45.680>
• My name is Michael Dahl and legislation.
• egregious conduct, intentional egregious conduct, intentional wrongdoing,<01:19:23.680> or
• And if not, what what uh intent in here?

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