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• There was a business in my district, and she was fighting for her freedoms and rights and ability to
• here at 8:00 at night—and there were constituents earlier today—but really, if you go back in your districts
• um last year, before you came to the legislature, I believe that it was Representative Joy whose district
• um last year, before you came to the legislature, I believe that it was Representative Joy whose district
• um last year, before you came to the legislature, I believe that it was Representative Joy whose district

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It would reduce voter-approved school district referendum rates by up to 50% in school districts with
• 00:54:58.160><c> district</c><00:54:58.640><c> with</c><00:54:59.200><c> districts</c><00:54:59.599><
• c> with</c> in school district with districts with in school district with districts with large<00:55
• , those being TIF Districts 1C and 1G. district as is required under law. district as is required under
• , and school district.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I will now entertain any questions or statements from my committee.
• I’ll entertain any questions. We do have an expert witness here.
• I’ll entertain a motion. Motion is by Representative Griffith. Seconded by Representative Phillips.
• I'll entertain a motion. Motion is by Representative Griffin. Seconded by Representative Phillips.
• I will entertain a motion to adjourn. Motion adjourned. Motion adjourned. Thank you. Thank you.

Bills: HB372 , HB414

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met and heard three bills. HB 372 would reorganize Justice of the Peace Court resources by shifting the number of judges and court locations among counties, consolidating overnight operations into a single 24-hour court in Kent County, and adjusting staffing to address workload and efficiency concerns. Chief Judge Alan Davis said the change responds to increased civil filings, automated enforcement, and staffing shortages, and that a Sussex County pilot closing a 24-hour facility had worked without major issues. Some members raised concerns about impacts on Sussex and Kent County, bail processing, and local response times, while public comment included one supporter. The committee voted to release HB 372. The committee then considered SB 324, which amends Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to allow constable agencies, including those serving institutions like Delaware Tech, to purchase handguns for newly hired constables without duplicative background checks. Sponsor Representative Cook said the bill aligns constable procurement with existing law-enforcement exemptions while preserving gun-safety requirements. Public testimony included support from Delaware Tech and comments urging broader fixes to the permit-to-purchase law, including exemptions for retired officers with federal 218 credentials and clarification on firearms returned from manufacturers, gunsmiths, or police departments. The committee voted to release SB 324. Finally, the committee heard HB 414, which clarifies that the Superior Court’s exclusive jurisdiction over certain destructive-weapon offenses applies only to adults, while juvenile cases would still begin in Family Court. Sponsor Representative Romer said the bill preserves the Family Court’s role in handling youth cases and allows referral to Superior Court when appropriate. The Department of Justice said it still believes Superior Court is the proper venue for these serious charges, while the Office of Defense Services supported keeping youth cases in Family Court first, arguing that rehabilitation and juvenile-specific dispositions are more appropriate. After public comment, the committee voted to release HB 414, and the meeting adjourned.

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• </c> District 3. District 3.
• </c> I'd entertain a motion on the bill. I'd entertain a motion on the bill.
• She Her constituent in my district.
• ,</c><00:41:51.480><c> Boone</c> Mary Ann Proctor, 60th District, Boone Mary Ann Proctor, 60th District
• I am Savannah Maddox, and I represent the 61st House District. Senator Aaron Reed, District 7.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 958, all

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• And yes, I will entertain that motion at the proper time.
• UALR did not file that motion; involved school districts did.
• page includes a map identifying the counties located in the district.
• Of the report is a summary organized by judicial district.
• Is anyone pursuing getting What happens within the school district?

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Summary: The committee first adopted prior minutes and then heard several standing committee audit reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports scheduled for the month, one outstanding committee-requested report, and a request to gather information on a possible special report for February. The city/county/local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of turn-back funds for 17 entities, 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities filing reports, and action on the town of Daisy requiring repayment of misused street funds. The education report filed three higher education audit reports and deferred one Northwest Arkansas Community College report. The state agencies report filed four reports and deferred audits of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for more information on corrective actions. The committee then received a special audit review of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Auditors said the program received $10 million in desegregation funding and a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, and saw 116 students graduate. The review found many scholarship eligibility exceptions, including awards above the maximum and to students who did not meet GPA, enrollment-hour, or full-time requirements, and numerous disbursement documentation and authorization problems. Committee members sharply questioned the program’s oversight, the role of former staff, the use of funds for travel and cultural activities, and whether any improper spending should be referred for criminal review. UALR representatives said the program was overseen as a sponsored program, that some controls were later strengthened, and that Philander Smith only verified enrollment rather than eligibility. The committee voted to table the report until the next meeting and asked staff to gather the federal court order and additional information. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 criminal charges filed, 39 still under review, 3 dismissed, 5 pending in court, and 96 not charged; convictions in 20 cases led to fines, restitution, audit costs, and some bond trust fund payments. Prosecutor representatives explained that many referrals do not become criminal cases because of intent, timing, or other legal limits, and said they generally seek restitution even when charges are not filed. Members asked for more standardized reporting, including whether restitution was recovered and why cases were not prosecuted, and discussed possible training and a checklist for future reports. The committee then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12-13.

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• House Bill 1169 is a bill related to the water management districts.
• district officials and employees from accepting any expenditures from lobbyists.
• The obligation still resides with the water management district and the governing board.
• , most districts in the nation.
• I represent the number one district that attracts tourism in Miami-Dade County, District 109.

Summary: The State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first considered HJR 1215, an ad valorem tax exemption for farmers and agricultural lands. The committee adopted an amendment making technical changes and removing a requirement that implementing language be set by general law. Several agricultural and business groups supported the measure, and it was reported favorably by a vote of 22-4. The committee then heard CS for CS for HB 1169, a bill revising water management district planning, budgeting, reporting, and business practices, including restrictions on lobbyist expenditures and additional budget disclosures. An amendment removing the statutory section on management review teams was adopted after debate over whether those teams were still useful. The bill was reported favorably 19-8-7. Members then debated PCS for CS for HB 1221, which would redirect local option tourist development tax revenues toward property tax relief and give counties more control over certain local taxes. County, tourism, beach preservation, and hospitality groups opposed the bill, warning it would weaken tourism marketing, beach renourishment, and local services, while supporters argued it would provide property tax relief and accountability. The bill passed 14-12. Finally, the committee considered HB 4079, which would dissolve the town of White Springs. The sponsor and supporters described years of mismanagement, intimidation, and illegal conduct, while opponents argued dissolution was an extreme step and pointed to the ongoing election and other remedies. After extensive public testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 19-6. The committee then adjourned.

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• As I'm sure you love your district too, and I'm sure it's great as well as Representative.
• I know he loves his district, and he's, you know, that's why he brought all the evidence here.
• We know how to promote and entertain in Branson, Missouri. I see, I see.
• my district, the 138th, which was your former district, the 138th is, obviously, tourism is extremely
• my district, the 138th, which was your former district, 138th is a rep.

Committee: House Special Committee on Tourism

Summary: The Special Committee on Tourism met in executive session with a quorum present and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 52, which concerns Missouri’s participation in America’s 250th birthday celebration. After a brief procedural discussion about whether the resolution could go to consent, the committee voted 11-0 to give HCR 52 a do pass recommendation. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1000, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson. Hudson said the bill would reestablish the tourism supplemental revenue fund in statute after it was inadvertently sunset, and he described the measure as a continuation of previously discussed policy that had already passed the House companion committee unanimously. Members from both parties voiced support for tourism as an important statewide economic driver and asked for continued advocacy to move the bill through the process. During questioning and comments, members discussed the importance of tourism funding for regions across Missouri, including Branson, the lake area, St. Charles, Texas County, and the 138th District. The chair emphasized that the bill should move cleanly and quickly, noting tourism’s major economic impact. No witnesses testified in opposition or for informational purposes, and the hearing on SB 1000 concluded with no further business.

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• and ambulance districts.
• It allowed existing fire and ambulance districts to opt out of an urban renewal district if they so desired
• of last year unless they opted into the urban renewal district.
• The idea is to allow fire and ambulance districts to include new construction within their district and
• It'll simply allow now that that new taxing district or fire districts to actually have that authority

Summary: The Local Government and Taxation Committee met on February 19, 2026, and heard two bills from Representative Rick Cheatham. House Bill 551 was described as a technical fix to last year’s urban renewal/fire and ambulance district law, giving fire and ambulance districts that opt out of an urban renewal area the authority to include new construction on their tax rolls. The Association of Idaho Cities said it had no objection and viewed the change as housekeeping. The committee voted unanimously to send HB 551 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, and Senator Burton agreed to carry it on the floor. The committee then heard House Bill 594, which would codify an Idaho Supreme Court decision requiring late fees and interest on delinquent property taxes to be distributed back to the taxing jurisdictions that originally assessed them. Representative Cheatham said the bill was drafted after the court ruling to remove any doubt, and testimony from the Idaho Association of County Treasurers supported the measure, noting that most counties already follow that practice and the language would not require software changes. The committee voted unanimously to send HB 594 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senator Burton also designated to carry the bill. After the bills, the committee approved the minutes from February 3, 4, 5, and 10, 2026. The meeting also included a farewell presentation for Senate page Jace Rackham, who thanked the committee and reflected positively on his experience, and an introduction of incoming page Grace Louder from Garden City.

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• or community college district.
• college district as well.
• Representative Lyons said that a community college district could be a full college district as well,
• And when we think of school district, it's very easy for me to conceive of what a school district looks
• district, since people can enroll from anywhere, I don't know if we actually have an outlined district

Bills: HR3 , HR80 , HB4 , HB172 , HB189 , HB623 , HB944 , HB1185 , HB1199 , HB1222 , SB105 , SB125 , SB461

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: housing assistance, state-owned property, cost-burdened, state employees, affordable housing, fiscal audit, higher education, public funds, underrepresented minorities, Board of Regents, Louisiana legislation, constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, airport authority, fire protection, supplemental pay, public safety

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• David Biele, Vice Chair of the committee, representing the Fourth Suffolk District of South Boston.
• I'm Representative Sally Kerans, 13th Essex District, third term on this committee. Good morning.
• Representative Steven Howitt, Fourth Bristol District, Minority Representative. Morning, everyone.
• State Representative Michael Chaisson, First Bristol District, Foxborough-Mansfield-Norton.
• Members of the committee, John Keenan representing the Norfolk and Plymouth District, here to testify

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on a large group of behavioral health and insurance-related bills. Topics included expanding access to mental health services by allowing physician assistants to authorize Section 12 emergency holds and be recognized as licensed mental health professionals (H. 1131/S. 773); improving coverage for community behavioral health centers so commercial insurance matches MassHealth’s bundled outpatient and crisis services (H. 1276/S. 703); eliminating cost sharing for certain behavioral health services (S. 718); extending detox and clinical stabilization coverage from 14 to 30 days and adding transitional support services (H. 1319/S. 772); requiring coverage for dual-diagnosis treatment in psychiatric facilities (H. 1277/S. 771); and preserving access to treatment for serious mental illness through coverage of coordinated specialty care and assertive community treatment (H. 1135/S. 709). The committee also heard bills on preventive behavioral health services for children (H. 1228/S. 802) and post-pregnancy mental health care, including postpartum depression and pregnancy loss-related care (H. 1314/S. 823).

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• Among my many roles at Landmark over the past nine years, I personally served as district manager over
• For the record, I'm Senator Karen Werner, representing District 4. Thank you.
• I'm Senator Karen Werner, representing District 4. This is a simple cleanup bill.
• For the record, my name is Senator Frank Carroll from District 28. And this bill...
• Senator Mark Fincham, Legislative District 1, for the record.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee considered a lengthy agenda of bills covering consumer lending, insurance coverage, professional scope of practice, property tax administration, digital assets, and aviation tax policy. The committee first approved prior committee amendments, then heard SB 1689 on consumer loan thresholds and rates. After sponsor testimony that the bill modernizes outdated lending caps and lowers rates on larger loans, the committee adopted an amendment but the bill failed on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Epstein arguing the structure would shift costs onto smaller borrowers. The committee then passed several health-related measures. SB 1347, requiring insurance coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients, was amended and passed 4-2 after testimony from the sponsor and cancer survivors; Senator Epstein opposed the religious-employer definition. SB 1165, eliminating cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams, passed 5-1 after testimony from Senator Angus and Susan G. Komen, with supporters saying it would reduce barriers to follow-up screening. SB 1212, barring insurers from reimbursing providers differently based on vaccination status, also passed 4-2 despite concerns that it could undermine vaccination incentive programs. Other bills advanced or failed after similar debate. SB 1206, addressing contractor and public adjuster conduct after property losses, passed 5-1 with an amendment and support from State Farm. SB 1291, limiting county reassessment and inspections of agricultural property for four years after a successful appeal, passed 5-1 over assessor opposition and farm group support. SB 1649, creating a digital assets strategic reserve fund, passed 4-2 after debate over civil asset forfeiture and whether crypto should be treated as a strategic reserve. SB 1516, expanding an aviation-related tax exemption to aircraft maintenance and repair property, passed 4-1 amid sharp disagreement over whether it was economic development or a tax break for private jets. SB 1554, changing chiropractic statutory language from x-rays to diagnostic imaging, initially failed 3-3 but was reconsidered and later passed 3-2 after additional discussion about its practical effect.

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• Is that in the same district or they're different? Like parish? They're the same parish.
• So it's the same school district. Yes, sir. So within that one school district, School district.
• So within that one school district, theoretically, had Anacoco and Leesville kind of worked this out,
• And I'll maybe entertain any questions on that one. Rep. Shimmerhard. Okay.
• And I'll maybe entertain any questions on that one. Rep. Shimmerhard. Okay.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The special legislative study committee met with seven members present, adopted the minutes from prior meetings, and heard public testimony from Terrell Butler and his father about a transfer-eligibility dispute affecting Terrell’s ability to play varsity sports after moving from Anacoco High School to Leesville High School in the same parish. They described the move as family-driven and in the student’s best interest, but said he was ruled ineligible for varsity athletics for a year despite strong grades and a positive adjustment to the new school. Several members responded that the current transfer rules can unfairly punish students for adult decisions and that the case illustrated broader concerns about student-athlete eligibility and consistency in enforcement. The committee then discussed and adopted factual findings about the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), with members criticizing inconsistent enforcement, lack of transparency, limited accountability, and the association’s absence from prior meetings. Members noted that LHSAA has previously argued in court that it is a private corporation, which limits the legislature’s direct authority. Despite that, the committee adopted three recommendations: a structured transfer-eligibility process allowing one one-time transfer through junior year; making the House and Senate representatives on the LHSAA executive committee voting members; and adding a governor-appointed voting member to the executive committee. The Speaker Pro Tem then presented broader policy options. The committee adopted a “Tier 2” recommendation calling for high school athletics to be managed through a cooperative endeavor agreement between the Louisiana Department of Education/BESE and a nonprofit administering organization, with legislative oversight, public-records compliance subject to privacy exceptions, audit authority, and the ability for nonpublic schools to opt in. The committee also included a “Tier 1” concept for a new state-run sanctioned athletics office under BESE, but only as a discussion item for future consideration, not as a committee recommendation. Staff was authorized to incorporate the adopted findings, recommendations, meeting details, technical corrections, and to send the final report to the House and Senate education committees and LHSAA. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair, staff, and one another, and then adjourning.

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• It's now flood control districts and flood control projects after Hurricane Harvey and Imelda.
• Chairman Craddick, would you entertain a motion? I'll restate your motion.
• In my own district, we tragically lost a child as he was trying to outrun a train.
• Our districts are impacted most in the nation, not just in our state.
• You've seen it in your district.

Bills: HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

Transcript Highlights:

• So with that, I will entertain... No, let's establish a quorum first. Ms.
• As many of you may know, we have a burning landfill in our district that has been burning since before
• I'm a resident of Assembly District 40, and I support this bill. Thank you very much.
• The 22nd Agricultural District in San Diego County chose to turn away good business, the Crossroads of
• We just did VITA in my district over the weekend.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author. AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations. Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.

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• While we get ready for that presentation, I would, um, entertain other introductions.
• presentation,<00:08:07.520><c> I</c><00:08:07.640><c> would</c><00:08:08.440><c> um</c><00:08:08.520><c> entertain
• </c><00:08:09.000><c> other</c> presentation, I would um entertain other presentation, I would um entertain

Keywords: MS House Floor - 20 March, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

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• And, um, the second motion we would need to entertain is to adopt, um, title sufficient do pass strike
• um the second motion we would<00:04:47.200><c> need</c><00:04:47.400><c> to</c><00:04:47.520><c> entertain
• is</c><00:04:48.200><c> to</c><00:04:48.680><c> adopt</c><00:04:49.400><c> um</c> would need to entertain
• is to adopt um would need to entertain is to adopt um title<00:04:49.919><c> sufficient</c><00:04:50.320

Committee: Joint Drug Policy

Keywords: Drug Policy - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 2:30 P.M., 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There being none, I guess what I would suggest is that we uh entertain a motion to enter executive session
• is</c><00:05:33.440><c> that</c><00:05:33.680><c> we</c><00:05:34.479><c> uh</c><00:05:35.520><c> entertain
• </c><00:05:36.000><c> a</c><00:05:36.240><c> motion</c> suggest is that we uh entertain a motion suggest
• is that we uh entertain a motion to<00:05:36.720><c> enter</c><00:05:37.840><c> executive</c><00:05:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on October 14, 2025, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting. The commission then turned to an appeal in consolidated matters 2024 LEC 3 and 2024 LEC 6, with the chair clarifying that the appeal would be heard in open session before any closed deliberations. The hearing officer outlined that the respondent had filed a renewed motion to dismiss on different grounds than a prior motion denied at the last meeting. Enforcement counsel noted that a response had been filed and said additional discovery issues remained, including records and possible witnesses identified in responses. The chair and counsel also identified two procedural motions pending from enforcement: a motion to compel production and a motion to continue or postpone the hearing date. The commission discussed the procedural posture and whether the parties needed to make further argument, with the chair indicating the substantive motion to dismiss would be decided by the commission and the procedural motions could be ruled on by the chair. Before moving into executive session, the commission took a motion and second to enter closed session to discuss the pending motions and related discovery matters. The transcript cuts off during the vote on that motion, so no final ruling on the dismissal, discovery, continuance, or executive-session deliberations is shown in the provided excerpt.

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• Many of these homes face the highway, and many people entertain in their front yards.
• Many of these homes face the highway, and many people entertain in their front yards.
• I would gladly entertain any questions, Mr. Chair.
• I would gladly entertain any questions, Mr. Chair.
• I would gladly entertain any questions, Mr. Chair. I'm sorry, any questions?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 561, sponsored by Representative Nancy Murphy, which would limit the state’s ability to discontinue, reclassify, or revert state-owned highway property to municipalities without local approval. Murphy and other supporters argued the bill would protect towns from unfunded mandates and prevent property tax increases caused by taking on costly road maintenance. Representative Wendy Thomas, Rosemarie Rung, Merrimack Town Council Chairman Finley Rothhouse, and Town Manager Paul McAuliffe all testified in support, describing the financial burden of the planned transfer of Continental Boulevard in Merrimack and warning it would set a harmful precedent for other communities. The Department of Transportation’s Steve Leon explained the department’s current authority and processes for discontinuance and reclassification, said active highways are not surplus property, and noted that the Supreme Court’s Town of Nelson decision held such reclassifications were not an unfunded mandate. The committee then closed the public hearing on HB 561. The committee next took up House Bill 578, presented by Representative Mooney on behalf of Representative Bill Boyd, to require sound barriers along the F. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. Supporters said widening the turnpike would increase noise in nearby neighborhoods and that a 2019 NHDOT study identified 17 neighborhoods with noise levels above federal standards, though only four were included for mitigation under the current project. They argued the remaining neighborhoods should also receive relief and cited quality-of-life and property-value concerns. Senator Tim McGuire also testified in support, saying residents were experiencing unexpected and severe noise impacts and urging the committee to act outside the usual criteria to approve the barriers. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or action on HB 578.

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• It also entertainment or enjoyment.
• This its reach to more school districts.
• All of the school district funding.
• Downtown Improvement District. It's Downtown Improvement District.
• ,</c> youth map the Little Mhome District, youth map the Little Mhome District, which<01:43:55.760><c

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Trust Fund, I would entertain any comments.
• I would entertain a motion. Representative Redmond, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for a motion.
• Do I have to entertain a motion? Senator Semeroth. Oh, Senator Bjorky, I'm sorry. Mr.
• I would entertain a motion. Representative Mitchell. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I would entertain a motion. Mr. Chairman. Representative Erickson.

Summary: The committee first approved the January 29, 2006 minutes, then moved into discussion and recommendations on several Idaho Millennium Fund-related requests. Members repeatedly emphasized that funding should align with the committee’s prevention-focused mission, especially youth substance abuse prevention, and several members raised concerns about the lack of clear performance measures, oversight, and long-term “home” agencies for some programs. There was also discussion about whether some proposals were more like childcare or system-support efforts than direct prevention, and whether future committees should be bound by multi-year commitments. The committee recommended funding for the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund ($692,240 one-time), the Idaho Safety Assessment Center Coalition ($1 million one-time through the Department of Juvenile Corrections), the Idaho Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers ($3 million one-time through the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance), the Up River Youth Leadership Council recovery center ($150,000 ongoing through Health and Welfare), and a statewide drug awareness media campaign ($5 million one-time through the Office of Drug Policy). Most of these motions included direction that appropriation language should address distribution, oversight, and reporting criteria, and members discussed the need for a state agency to oversee each program. The Children’s Bridge request for $3.5 million one-time was discussed but the motion died for lack of a second. The committee also debated the governor’s recommendation to appropriate $25 million one-time from the Millennium Fund to the Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid, to mitigate the impact of the updated Medicaid forecast on the general fund. Some members objected that Millennium Fund dollars should not be used for Medicaid, while others supported the transfer as a one-time budget-balancing measure given the state’s fiscal pressures. The motion ultimately passed, with a request that any unused funds be paid back if possible. The meeting ended after a brief question about whether the ongoing portion of the recovery center funding required a separate motion, and the committee adjourned.