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• The bill amends certain sections to create a level 6, third-degree felony offense for a person 18 years
• First, it amends Section 893 to add 7-OH concentrated at a level above 400 parts per million on a dry
• And fourth and finally, the bill amends Section 893.135 to create a first-degree felony for trafficking
• It also proposes changes to several sections of Chapter 943 to clarify the duties and responsibilities
• It also proposes changes to several sections of Chapter 943 to clarify the duties and responsibilities

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard and approved several bills. SB 504 and its related public records bill SB 506, both by Sen. Burgess, would allow local governments to authorize code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies and create a public records exemption for certain recordings; members raised questions about disclosure and when cameras may be used, and both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 32 and SB 210 by Sen. Sharif, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and extending public records protections to petitions under that injunction category. Supporters included law enforcement, women’s advocacy groups, and justice organizations. The committee then favorably reported SB 676 by Sen. Arrington, which creates a graduated penalty structure for adults who involve minors in certain animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties related to fighting or baiting animals. SB 432 by Sen. Yarbrough was also approved; it adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates penalties for candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Sen. Osgood spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder. Finally, the committee approved SB 524 by Sen. Simon, which makes a series of technical and administrative changes affecting the Medical Examiners Commission, district medical examiner appointments, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and notice procedures for administrative complaints. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appeared in support. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 5-342 and amending Section 5-342.01, relating to the
• House Bill 2477, an act amending Sections 15-1871 and 15-1875, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
• 36, Chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Sections 36-761, 36-762, and 36-763, relating to
• House Bill 2763, an act amending Section 17-621 of the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to shooting
• Section continues with the opening of the vote on House Bill 2771. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So Section 1 is a new addition in regards to the fund.
• So that's Section 1. And then in Section 2, nothing's changed there.
• And in Section 2, nothing's changed there. Section 3, nothing has changed there.
• And then Section 6. Thanks.
• This gives them even more authority above what's authorized in Section 4.

Bills: SB241, SB145

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• I know that in this section of the statute, there are exceptions with regard to that.
• Does your bill or even the policy contemplate providing clarification of this particular section?
• In some of the sections you have before you, there's a reference to parts thereof.
• This removes Section 2 from the bill, eliminating any fiscal impact concerns. Fantastic.
• This removes Section 2 from the bill eliminating any fiscal impact concerns. Fantastic.

Summary: The Budget Committee met with a quorum and considered eight bills. The first major item, House Bill 1467 on gambling, drew extensive debate and strong opposition from veterans organizations and related groups, who warned the bill’s language could unintentionally criminalize raffles and gaming machines used by American Legion and VFW posts for charitable fundraising. The sponsor said the bill would strengthen gambling penalties, authorize fantasy sports contests, preempt local enforcement, and require more reporting on illegal gambling, and he said he was open to amendments later. Despite concerns from several members about unintended consequences and local preemption, the committee passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard and passed House Bill 711, creating a statewide “spectrum alert” for missing autistic children and requiring FDLE training for law enforcement; House Bill 1335, allowing Medicaid coverage for blood-based colorectal cancer screening; House Bill 843, making clarifying changes to Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission trust funds; House Bill 1371, strengthening protections for law enforcement and first responders, including penalties for attacks on officers and measures related to false reports and blood-borne pathogen exposure; House Bill 1405, revising youth prevention services for status offenders; House Bill 1053, updating FDLE-related statutes and adding support for retired police dogs; and House Bill 751, expanding health insurance protections for law enforcement and their families after catastrophic injury or death and clarifying fraud penalties. Several bills were amended before passage, including HB 1371, which adopted an amendment removing a section to avoid fiscal impact, and HB 1053, which removed proposed changes to the capital complex definition. Most measures received supportive testimony from law enforcement, health, or advocacy groups and passed with little opposition. The committee concluded by reporting all of the listed bills favorably and then adjourned.

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• And section four establishes grants for an early episode of bipolar disorder program.
• Um, in section one of this stay well.
• Section three um increases preventative.
• And section four, it health crisis.
• 03:16.080><c> supports</c><00:03:16.400><c> the</c> finally, section five, it supports the finally, section

Keywords: 1183, house

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• one, seats 1 to 19; section two, seats 22 to 41; and section three, seats 42 to 69.
• And that the DFL caucus shall occupy section four, seats 70 to 97; section five, seats 99 to 119; and
• section six, seats 120 to 138.
• one seats 1 caucus shall occupy section one seats 1 to<01:14:11.920><c> 19</c><01:14:12.920><c> section
• two seats 22 to 41 and to 19 section two seats 22 to 41 and section<01:14:17.320><c> three</c><01:14

Keywords: 1183, house

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• "Public Contract Code Section 9204 specifically requires public agencies to timely review contractor
• Because the bill directly borrows its operative language from federal Section 1983 and incorporates Section
• But it was Section 1983. That was how, that was where we actually, where the fight was.
• And because this cause of action is actually narrower than Section 1983...”
• And because this cause of action is, this is actually narrower than Section 1983.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 479 would let Berkeley, Long Beach, and Pasadena use multidisciplinary homeless response teams and share specified information across departments; the author and a Berkeley official said current state confidentiality rules prevent effective coordination, and the bill passed 9-0 to Senate Appropriations. SB 46 would bar a person who has served two terms as President from appearing on the California ballot for a third term; supporters argued California has authority to enforce constitutional qualifications, while Senator Niello questioned whether the bill was needed, and it passed 6-1 to Senate Appropriations. SB 99 would improve coordination between civilian and military authorities on military protective orders and restraining orders; the Department of Defense supported it, the ACLU raised due process concerns about MPOs, and the bill passed 6-0 as amended to Senate Appropriations. SB 719 would extend the sunset on Department of Technology reporting on state agency use of high-risk automated decision systems from 2029 to 2032; there was no opposition and it passed 6-0 to Senate Appropriations. The committee also took up SB 300, which would strengthen California’s new AI chatbot law by requiring operators to prevent minors from being exposed to sexually explicit material or facilitation of such content. Supporters said new evidence shows current protections are insufficient and that the bill is needed now to address harms to children; industry groups opposed the bill as premature, arguing SB 243 had just taken effect and that the new standard could create strict-liability-like exposure and uncertainty. After extensive questioning, the bill passed 9-0 to Senate Appropriations. SB 381 would give adult adoptees and descendants access to original birth certificates and create a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents; many adoptees and birth parents testified in support, while some members raised privacy concerns for birth parents. The bill passed 13-0 to the Senate Health Committee, with the author noting amendments would be taken in Health rather than Judiciary. At the end of the hearing, the committee shifted chairs and began SB 33, which would eliminate the sunset on the existing public works contractor claim-resolution process so agencies must continue to respond to claims, pay undisputed amounts, and use early dispute resolution. The author and sponsor said the process has reduced litigation and helped contractors and workers, and the bill was just being introduced when the transcript ended.

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• </c> align it better with section align it better with section 127a<01:21:57.120><c> and</c><01:21:57.440
• Sections 6-9 deal with obligations of grantees.
• Sections 6-9 deal with obligations of grantees.
• must report fraud section two agencies must report fraud section two states<01:32:13.159><c> that</c
• 6-9 deal with obligations of sections 6-9 deal with obligations of grantees<01:32:32.000><c> section

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> a change to that effective date section a change to that effective date section that<00:05:16.520
• Section 2 of the bill starts on page 10. Section 2 of the bill starts on page 10.
• Section three, subdivision three, and section five establishes new rulemaking authority for the DNR,
• Right now in section<01:46:13.320><c> 4</c><01:46:13.840><c> 4.11,</c> section 4 4.11, section 4 4.11
• So, if I go to another that section.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Question: Is this section identical to the section in SB 101?
• Um, section eight, line 34 is new.
• </c> Any other questions on that section? Any other questions on that section?
• Section 10 is the repeal section<00:56:04.680><c> and</c><00:56:04.920><c> that</c><00:56:05.240><c>
• </c><00:56:15.160><c> that</c> years, then there's two sections that years, then there's two sections

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 751 reviewed amendment 2026-1904H page by page, focusing on open enrollment rules, capacity definitions, statewide enrollment limits, denial criteria, transportation, and funding. Members discussed clarifying that districts may set capacity at zero if they truly have no room, creating a statewide enrollment cap of 500 that can increase by 25% if it reaches 90% utilization, and exempting seats already used by open enrollment students before October 1, 2026. They also discussed how the Department of Education would allocate seats through rulemaking, while local districts would still set capacity, with grandfathered seats preserved where districts already allow open enrollment. A substantial portion of the meeting centered on when districts may deny open enrollment applications. The amendment would allow denials for reasons such as chronic absenteeism or disciplinary history, while requiring districts to consider whether those issues are tied to disability, McKinney-Vento status, foster care, or bullying. Members emphasized that such factors are to be considered, not used as the sole basis for rejection, and noted that the bill separately prohibits receiving schools from accepting or rejecting applicants based on pupil needs, special education needs, disability, aptitude, or athletic achievement. There was also discussion of whether interdistrict transfers should count toward open enrollment capacity, with a suggestion that a carve-out may be needed. The committee also reviewed provisions on program-specific capacity, continuous enrollment, and transportation. It was explained that capacity can apply to a school, grade, program, or class, including CTE programs, and that students may be denied if a specific program is full or if they do not meet prerequisites. The group clarified that open enrollment pupils would maintain continuous enrollment without reapplying, though there was concern about how that would work if district capacity changes over time. Transportation would generally be the parent’s responsibility unless required by an IEP or 504 plan, though students may use an existing bus route if seats are available and the receiving district allows it. On funding, the committee noted that the amendment changes the earlier HB 751 approach and instead ties open enrollment funding to base adequacy, differentiated aid, and an additional grant modeled on charter school funding, with dates removed at the department’s request. Members also raised concerns about how open enrollment would interact with existing tuition agreements and whether districts could use the new pathway to alter or pressure those arrangements. Department staff said districts would still be required to maintain a school of record and provide an adequate education free of charge outside the open enrollment program, and that if open enrollment enrollment became unusually large relative to district adequacy enrollment, the issue could be brought to the state board. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• The next section, 7106, provides for civil liability.
• So the final section. The final section here just gives again an outline about what this covers.
• Russ, I'm looking at Section 2, so it's the last page.
• Section 2123 does cover how drones can be used, and that's what we cite to here in that last section.
• This section also ensures...

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 20 and February 23, 2026. It then introduced several RS measures, including RS 3313-C-1 on Idaho Housing and Finance Association reporting and transparency, RS 33525 relating to an Idaho Department of Fish and Game gun club-related alternative, and RS 3344-1, a trigger bill concerning machine guns if the federal ban is repealed or overturned. Each of those motions passed without opposition. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1326, a private property/warrant bill sponsored by Senator Harris. The bill would generally require government agents to have a warrant, exigent circumstances, or consent before entering private land not open to the public, while preserving certain exceptions for law enforcement, water rights, drones, weed control, and abatement districts. Supporters, including landowners and the Idaho Farm Bureau, described experiences with government officials entering private property without permission; Fish and Game and the Idaho Association of Counties opposed the bill, arguing it would hinder routine compliance checks and enforcement. After testimony and questions, the committee voted to send SB 1326 to the 14th order for possible amendment. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 1286, sponsored by Senator Nichols, which would regulate paid non-accredited assistance for veterans’ federal benefit claims. Supporters said the bill would protect veterans from aggressive marketing, unclear fees, and misuse of personal information while preserving access to free help and allowing contingent-fee arrangements under set rules. Some veterans testified in favor of consumer protections, while one veteran said the bill could limit his ability to choose paid help that had worked for him. The committee approved a motion to send SB 1286 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard Senate Joint Resolution 103, sponsored by Senator Adams, proposing a constitutional amendment to create a trust for certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government and to bar their sale, with revenues used for land management, county payments, and education-related purposes. Supporters framed it as a way to protect public lands from sale and preserve access, while opponents from Conservation Voters for Idaho and the Wilderness Society warned it could create financial uncertainty, wildfire costs, and management problems without a clear state structure. The transcript ends during continued testimony on the resolution, with no final committee action shown.

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• This bill, in section G, sets up a proposed section that if the plans were approved and if the inspections
• </c> to the contractor repair act section to the contractor repair act section what<01:41:48.520><c>
• I just wanted to make a strong support, especially for section three.
• </c> General's office to ensure that section General's office to ensure that section three<02:43:54.720
• </c><02:45:18.160><c> 521</c> assistance in section 521 assistance in section 521 I<02:45:21.479><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing held a public hearing on January 31 and heard testimony on a series of housing and building-code bills. The first major item, HB 1 relating to building codes, drew sharply divided testimony. Supporters, including BIA Hawaii, Grassroot Institute, Dr. Horton, and several builders and trade groups, argued the current code-adoption process is slow, fragmented, and costly, and that reform would help housing production. Opponents, including Sierra Club Hawaii, AIA Hawaii, ICC, and labor representative Kiko Bosi, said the bill would weaken public safety, reduce statewide consistency, and could leave tenants and first responders at greater risk. No vote was taken during the hearing, and members asked questions about the effect of a governor’s emergency proclamation suspending the Building Code Council and about county authority over code amendments. The committee then heard HB 745 and HB 1321, both also relating to building codes. Grassroot Institute supported both measures, saying the system is broken and needs streamlining, while BIA Hawaii and others emphasized the cost burden of repeated code updates. Opponents, especially Bosi and ICC, argued that the bills would undermine the State Building Code Council’s role, create confusion, and prioritize cost over safety; Bosi also said labor should be included in any code discussions. Members questioned whether counties can remove state code provisions and whether the state code already supersedes county codes, and one member noted the need for clarity and consistent enforcement rather than a wholesale overhaul. Later, the committee heard HB 284 on housing, HB 761 on county permitting and inspection, and HB 738 on historic preservation. HB 284 drew support from several housing and real estate groups, while DLNR opposed it. On HB 761, HHFDC supported the bill, DLNR warned that the proposed changes could jeopardize Hawaii’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, DAGS said it would likely need to duplicate county permitting staff, and the Department of Planning and Permitting opposed it; Grassroot Institute and NAIOP supported it. For HB 738, HHFDC, DLNR, Grassroot Institute, Hawaii YIMBY, NAIOP, and others supported the measure, with Grassroot and NAIOP suggesting clarifications so expedited review would also cover mixed-use projects and better define the scope of work. The transcript does not show any final votes or committee action on these bills during the hearing.

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• Moving now to section 3 on page 5.
• It's gonna be section 3.04 schedule of exempt positions. Section 3.04? Yes.
• Turning to page 2, section 2.
• Section 3 of the packet.
• Turning to section 3A on page seven. Section 3A on page seven includes a summary of federal funds.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I believe Section 3 relates to the revolving funds, yes.
• So, under Section 3, our concern is specifically looking at Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution,
• So, under Section 3, our concern is specifically looking at Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution,
• suggest just um removing Section 3 in suggest just um removing Section 3 in its its its entirety<01:10
• </c><01:26:50.400><c> uh</c> repeal sections uh repeal sections uh 38366<01:26:52.560><c> subsection<

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We're adding Section 510.10 to support affordable and innovative housing in Idaho.
• Starting on pages 136 to 136 to 130 section, 135. building code rules.
• Starting on pages 136 to 130 section, 137, the board is recommending to add a new section 510.10 group
• We're adding section 510.10 to support affordable and innovative housing in Idaho.
• By adding section 510.10, requested by the association of building officials.

Summary: The committee first approved the January 29, 2026 minutes without objection. It then considered three RS drafts: RS 33116 on land use planning and short-term rentals, which Senator Harris said was intended to balance local control, property rights, and regulation of short-term rentals, including limits on business licensing requirements for smaller operators; RS 33133 on insurer investments, which Senator Guthrie said would give insurance companies more flexibility in making investments; and RS 33190 on PERSI reemployment rules, which Senator Lakey said would treat certain appointed officials filling vacancies the same as elected officials for retirement benefit purposes. All three RSs were moved to print and the motions carried. The committee also heard several gubernatorial reappointments. Kevin Settles was reappointed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board and described his long service and focus on efficient administration. Todd Lakey was reappointed to the State Insurance Fund Board and spoke about the board’s customer-service improvements and ongoing changes. Representative John Weber was reappointed to the State Insurance Fund Board, and Robert Cuio was reappointed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board; both were moved to the Senate floor with recommendations for confirmation, and those motions carried. The remainder of the meeting focused on three rule dockets from DOPL and the Idaho Building Code Board. Two dockets made temporary fee reductions permanent for factory-built structures and building permits, with no public comments and no impact on the general fund. The final docket adopted Idaho-specific updates based on the 2024 building, residential, and energy codes, including provisions on taller wood-frame buildings, mass timber, lithium-ion battery safety in garages, and an alternative prescriptive path to replace blower-door testing. Testimony from building officials and home builders strongly supported the changes as more flexible, affordable, and practical, and the committee approved all three dockets before adjournment.

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

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

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• If there are no objections, amendments to Section 1 will be considered read.
• The amendment to Section 1 is before the committee. Mr.
• Ayes have it, and amendment to Section 1 has been adopted.
• If there are no objections, the amendment to Section 2 will be considered read.
• Amendment to Section 2 has been adopted.

Keywords: 989, all

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• If you go to section two, that page two rather, section four, the preemption language starting on line
• Kane, would you please go back over that section? We're looking at section 2 on page 2.
• Cain, I appreciate you bringing that section to sort of my attention.
• Multiple sections of Idaho law address who is and who is. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Multiple sections of Idaho law address who is and who is. Ms.

Keywords: 989, all

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• But yeah, there's dual and/or multi-section and single-section. installers communities and additional
• . or single section and 800 square foot for multi-section.
• But yeah, there's dual and or multi-section and single-section.
• Yeah, there's dual and/or multi-section and single-section. Representative Barbieri. Thank you, Mr.
• In Section 28-41-301, Idaho Code.

Summary: The House Business Committee first approved several sets of meeting minutes, then heard House Bill 707, which would create a simple administrative land division process for properties with properly permitted accessory dwelling units when a lender requires parcel separation for financing. Supporters said it would remove a financing barrier without increasing density or enabling serial lot splitting, and the bill passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 800, a housing measure to reduce barriers for manufactured homes. The bill would allow manufactured duplexes to be treated as multifamily housing and clarify that certain single-section and multi-section manufactured homes may be placed on appropriate lots, while preserving local control through zoning, design standards, historic districts, and private covenants. Testimony was split between supporters who described modern manufactured homes as high-quality, affordable housing and an opponent who urged more attention to 3D-printed homes and raised safety concerns. After debate, the committee voted 11-6 to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 649, which would cap interest and fees on payday and title loans at 30% or 10% above prime, whichever is higher. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would curb predatory lending and protect vulnerable borrowers, while industry representatives warned that rate caps would eliminate legal credit options and push consumers toward illegal offshore lenders. Members questioned how the cap would affect existing payday loan practices and whether the bill’s math would effectively end the industry. The committee initially moved toward a due pass recommendation, but after further discussion withdrew that motion and instead sent the bill to general orders for further consideration.

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• But yeah, there's dual and/or multi-section and single-section. installers communities and additional
• And that's the 400 square foot for single wide or single section and 800 square foot for multi-section
• . or single section and 800 square foot for multi-section.
• But yeah, there's dual and or multi-section and single-section.
• Yeah, there's dual and/or multi-section and single-section. Representative Barbieri: Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 989, all