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CA bill #SB1187 • Last Action 04/29/2026
Open meetings: majority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by adding Section 54952.65 to the Government Code, clarifies the definition of "majority" for the purposes of the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs open meetings for local government agencies in California. The Ralph M. Brown Act generally requires that meetings of legislative bodies, such as city councils or county boards of supervisors, be open to the public. A "meeting" under this act is defined as a gathering of a majority of the members of a legislative body to discuss or act on official business. This bill explicitly defines "majority" as the number of members that is more than half of the total number of seats on the legislative body, and importantly, it specifies that even if a seat is vacant, it still counts towards the total number of seats when determining a majority. This clarification aims to ensure that actions taken by legislative bodies always have the support of a substantial portion of their members, thereby promoting public scrutiny of government decisions. The bill also includes legislative findings to satisfy constitutional requirements for statutes that may limit public access to government meetings.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 54952.65 to the Government Code, relating to local government.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : María Elena Durazo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Local Government Hearing (09:30:00 4/29/2026 1021 O Street, Room 2200)
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CA bill #AB1786 • Last Action 04/22/2026
Public contracts: best value construction contracting for counties, cities, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the "best value construction contracting" program, which allows government entities to select contractors based on a combination of price and qualifications rather than solely the lowest bid, to include general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, in addition to counties. The minimum project cost for using this method is lowered from $1,000,000 to $500,000, and the program's sunset date is extended from January 1, 2030, to January 1, 2040. The bill also removes provisions that allowed counties to use this method for specific annual contracts for repair and remodeling work, and changes the reporting deadline for participating entities from March 1, 2029, to March 1, 2031. The term "best value" refers to selecting a bidder based on objective criteria that balance price with qualifications like financial condition, experience, management competency, labor compliance, and safety record.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 20155, 20155.1, 20155.3, 20155.4, 20155.5, 20155.6, 20155.7, and 20155.9 of, and to amend the heading of Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 20155) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of, the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John Harabedian (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Local Government Hearing (13:30:00 4/22/2026 State Capitol, Room 127)
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CA bill #AB2507 • Last Action 04/22/2026
Office of Tribal Affairs.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill would establish a new Office of Tribal Affairs within the Governor's office, headed by a Secretary of Tribal Affairs who would be the Governor's principal advisor on tribal matters and responsible for facilitating government-to-government engagement between tribal governments and state agencies. This new office would replace the existing Governor's Tribal Advisor position and would be advised by a Tribal Advisory Committee composed of nine tribal chair members, who would provide recommendations to strengthen engagement and improve state programs affecting tribal governments. The bill also requires each state agency that interacts with tribal governments to designate a tribal liaison, place that liaison in the executive office to report directly to the chief executive, and adopt a tribal consultation policy. The Office of Tribal Affairs would be tasked with supporting the implementation of these consultation policies, facilitating direct engagement between state agencies and tribal governments, and providing training and guidance to tribal liaisons and state agency personnel to ensure consistent and effective government-to-government relations.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 12012.3 of the Government Code, relating to tribal affairs.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Stephanie Nguyen (D)*, Esmeralda Soria (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Governmental Organization Hearing (13:30:00 4/22/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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CA bill #AB2247 • Last Action 04/21/2026
Trauma Healing and Resilience Investment for Victimized and Exposed Youth Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Trauma Healing and Resilience Investment for Victimized and Exposed Youth Act (T.H.R.I.V.E.), aims to provide mental health and counseling services to youth survivors of gun violence. It establishes a grant program administered by the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to fund counties or cities and counties in creating programs for these youth. Key provisions include allowing self-attestation of gun violence experiences without requiring external documentation, enabling youth to choose their own mental health providers or peer support specialists, and ensuring that existing insurance or government programs do not prevent access to these services if they don't fully cover the chosen provider or services at a reasonable rate. The bill also mandates that health care service plans and insurers offer non-urgent mental health appointments to youth survivors of gun violence within 5 business days, and defines requests to initiate services for these youth as urgent care, effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, it creates a dedicated fund for these programs and requires the DHCS to report annually on the program's impact.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1367.03 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Section 10133.54 of the Insurance Code, and to add Chapter 9 (commencing Section 8270) to Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to victims of crime.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sade Elhawary (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Health Hearing (13:30:00 4/21/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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CA bill #AB2374 • Last Action 04/21/2026
Postsecondary education: Designation of California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a formal designation process for California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) to recognize and support colleges and universities that excel in providing academic resources to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. It creates a governing board composed of eight members, including state officials and designees from higher education segments, to review and approve applications for this designation, which will be valid for five years and can be renewed. A managing entity will be responsible for developing application procedures, accepting and processing applications, and presenting them to the governing board. To qualify for designation, institutions must demonstrate a commitment to the success of these student populations, set academic and equity goals, and outline a strategic plan for outreach, support services, resource allocation, and culturally relevant professional development for faculty and staff, supported by data on student retention, time-to-degree, and graduation rates.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Article 7.6 (commencing with Section 66077) to Chapter 2 of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Mike Fong (D)*, Eloise Reyes (D), John Harabedian (D), Ash Kalra (D), Stephanie Nguyen (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Higher Education Hearing (13:30:00 4/21/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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DC bill #B26-0655 • Last Action 04/21/2026
Protecting Judicial Privacy Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Protecting Judicial Privacy Act of 2026, aims to shield judicial officers, including federal and D.C. judges, from the public display of their personal information. It defines "personal information" broadly to include home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and details about their immediate family, among other sensitive data. The core provision prohibits government agencies, individuals, businesses, and private organizations from publicly displaying this information if they receive a "written request" from the judicial officer or their employer asking them to refrain. Government agencies must remove such information within five business days, and it will then be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act unless the judicial officer consents to its release. Private entities have 48 hours to remove the information from the internet and are also forbidden from soliciting, selling, or trading it with the intent to cause harm. The bill clarifies that a written request is essential for these protections to apply and can specify which information needs to be kept private, including secondary residences and the personal details of immediate family members. These requests remain valid until the judicial officer revokes them or upon their death.
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Bill Summary: A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To prohibit government agencies, individuals, businesses, and private associations and organizations from, upon receipt of a written request, publicly displaying publicly available content that includes a judicial officer's personal information.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2026
• Added: 04/10/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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CA bill #AB2523 • Last Action 04/21/2026
Public postsecondary education: governing bodies: biography and contact information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the governing bodies of the California State University (CSU) and the California Community Colleges (CCC) to post specific information for each of their members on their respective websites, including their name, a short biography, and contact details like email, phone number, and mailing address for official business. For the University of California (UC), this is a request rather than a requirement. Additionally, members of these governing bodies are encouraged to consider public and stakeholder input before voting on matters at open meetings. The CSU's governing body is referred to as the Trustees of the California State University, and its members are called Trustees. The CCC's governing body is the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, and its members are referred to as board members. The UC's governing body is the Regents of the University of California, and its members are called Regents. This initiative aims to increase transparency and public engagement with the leadership of California's public postsecondary education systems, which are overseen by these governing bodies.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Sections 66602.9 and 71035 to, and to add Article 7.6 (commencing with Section 92673) to Chapter 6 of Part 57 of Division 9 of Title 3 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Fong (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Higher Education Hearing (13:30:00 4/21/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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CA bill #AB2773 • Last Action 04/21/2026
California Board of Occupational Therapy: meetings: legislative review.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the meeting requirements for the California Board of Occupational Therapy, which is responsible for licensing and regulating occupational therapists, by changing the law to require the board to meet at least three times annually, with at least one meeting held each year in northern California and one in southern California, instead of the previous requirement of at least one annual meeting in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Additionally, the bill states the Legislature's intent to review the board's operations through a joint legislative sunset review process and implement any resulting recommendations, as the board is scheduled to be repealed and subject to such review on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 2570.19 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Business and Professions
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Business And Professions Hearing (09:00:00 4/21/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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CA bill #AB2647 • Last Action 04/20/2026
Energy: nuclear facilities: advanced nuclear reactors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing California law to allow for the development of advanced nuclear reactors by exempting them from certain prohibitions that currently apply to nuclear fission thermal powerplants, specifically those related to the reprocessing of fuel rods and the disposal of high-level nuclear waste. The State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) previously had strict requirements for these processes before certifying any new nuclear powerplants. However, this bill introduces a new section that defines "advanced nuclear reactor" as a system with enhanced safety features and other technological advancements, and requires the Energy Commission to verify that the owner or operator of such a reactor has made a legally binding commitment to ensure that all construction, repair, and maintenance work is performed by a "skilled and trained workforce." This workforce is defined as one where all workers are either registered apprentices or skilled journeypersons, with at least 60% of skilled journeypersons being graduates of an approved apprenticeship program. The bill also outlines penalties for contractors and subcontractors who fail to comply with these workforce requirements, though these penalties can be reduced or waived under certain circumstances, and it provides an exception if a project labor agreement is in place that mandates the use of a skilled and trained workforce.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 25524.1 and 25524.2 of, and to add Section 25524.3 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Lisa Calderon (D)*, John Harabedian (D), Brian Jones (R), Alex Lee (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Natural Resources Hearing (14:30:00 4/20/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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VT bill #H0951 • Last Action 04/17/2026
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government," proposes to allocate funds for the state's operations for fiscal year 2027, with some provisions also impacting fiscal year 2026 and beyond. Key changes include appropriating $2,865,000 to the Agency of Education for education transformation initiatives, with a significant portion designated for transition grants to school districts and cooperative educational service areas to support their move to new governance and administrative models, contingent upon the enactment of new school district boundaries. The bill also modifies how federal revenue reductions are handled, allowing the Secretary of Administration more flexibility in implementing spending reductions under certain thresholds, and adjusts the calculation of appropriation reductions based on baseline federal funding. Furthermore, it amends provisions related to the Secretary of State Services Fund, property transfer tax allocations, and various fund transfers between different state funds, including significant transfers from the General Fund to support debt service, capital investments, and the Education Fund. The bill also authorizes the establishment of new permanent positions within various state agencies, including the Office of the State Treasurer, the Vermont Pension Investment Commission, the Vermont Labor Relations Board, and the Office of the Secretary of State, and converts several limited-service positions to permanent status. It also updates salary schedules for elected officials, judges, sheriffs, and state's attorneys, and fully funds collective bargaining agreements for state employees for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with corresponding adjustments for exempt employees. Finally, the bill includes provisions for the administration of the Vermont Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund, updates the management of the Lands and Facilities Trust Fund, and modifies the funding and administration of school-based Medicaid services, including the creation of a new School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Fund.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make appropriations in support of government for fiscal year 2027.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 95
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 4/17/2026 Room 5)
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VT bill #S0193 • Last Action 04/17/2026
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new forensic facility within the Department of Corrections for individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have been found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity, and who pose a substantial risk to others. The facility will provide secure evaluation, treatment, and care, emphasizing a therapeutic and recovery-oriented environment. The bill also outlines procedures for competency restoration services, including evaluations, treatment plans, and the potential for involuntary medication under strict court approval. It introduces a provision for dismissing misdemeanor charges if a person found incompetent to stand trial remains inactive in the system for a period equal to or longer than the maximum sentence for the offense, unless doing so would be contrary to justice. Furthermore, the bill limits the applicability of certain Vermont Rules of Evidence in proceedings related to competency restoration and conditional release from the forensic facility, meaning standard rules of evidence may not apply in these specific legal contexts. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the facility's operations and requires the Commissioner of Corrections to consult with other state departments to develop and implement rules for the facility's operation.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to establish a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons; to require the court, unless contrary to the interests of justice, to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial if, after the finding of incompetence, the case remains inactive for a continuous period of time equal to or greater than the maximum sentence for the offense; and to limit the applicability of the Vermont Rules of Evidence in proceedings involving competency restoration and granting or revoking conditional release from a forensic facility.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ginny Lyons (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 112
• Last Amended: 04/03/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 4/17/2026 Room 30)
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VT bill #H0937 • Last Action 04/17/2026
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Vermont law, including defining "profits from crimes" to include property or income derived from criminal activity and allowing victims to sue for these profits within three years of discovery, while also enabling the Attorney General to recover costs for incarcerated defendants if victims don't claim profits. It also modifies penalties for underage alcohol and cannabis possession, clarifies rules for public access to electronic court records, adjusts procedures for renewing judgments in the Family Division of the Superior Court, and changes the return date for executions on Superior Court judgments. Additionally, the bill refines definitions related to stalking and harassment, updates victim notification requirements to include information about offender location and release, and adjusts the composition of the Victims Compensation Board. It also modifies restitution fund limits, clarifies when certain legal documents must be witnessed, and changes the minimum value for found property that requires notice. Furthermore, the bill establishes a framework for "rapid accountability dockets" in counties to expedite cases involving repeat offenders by providing dedicated resources and connecting individuals to services, with provisions for implementation, reporting, and eventual repeal of these dockets. Finally, it repeals laws concerning spendthrift guardianships and makes other miscellaneous procedural adjustments.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make a number of miscellaneous amendments related to civil and criminal procedure statutes.
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• Introduced: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing (09:00:00 4/17/2026 )
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VT bill #H0955 • Last Action 04/17/2026
An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several changes to Vermont's education system, primarily by renaming "boards of cooperative education services" to "cooperative educational service areas" (CESAs) and assigning each supervisory union to a specific CESA, aiming to improve efficiency and equalize educational opportunities. It also mandates that all school districts participate in study committees to explore the feasibility of forming unified union school districts, a process that involves facilitators and detailed reporting on potential benefits and drawbacks. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws regarding the effective dates of certain education reforms and requires the Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) to hire a contractor to study and recommend how prekindergarten education should be integrated into Vermont's education finance system, addressing disparities in access and quality across the state.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to (1) rename boards of cooperative education services to cooperative educational services areas; (2) assign each supervisory union to a cooperative educational service area; (3) require all school districts to participate in a study committee to study the advisability of forming a unified union school district; (4) amend the contingent effective dates in 2025 Acts and Resolves No. 73; and (5) require JFO to hire a contractor to make recommendations regarding how to account for the provision of prekindergarten education within Vermont’s education finance system.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Education Hearing (14:00:00 4/17/2026 Room 28)
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CO bill #SB151 • Last Action 04/17/2026
Modify Public Employees Retirement Association Allowed Affiliation and Board of Trustees
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) by affiliating Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) charter schools with PERA, meaning their employees will now be part of the PERA retirement system. It also expands the PERA Board of Trustees, which oversees the retirement system, by adding one voting member elected by and from the Denver Public Schools (DPS) division, replacing a previously non-voting ex officio member from that division. This change aims to give the DPS division more direct representation on the board.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, certain Denver school of science and technology charter schools (DSST schools) are excluded from the Denver public schools division of the public employees' retirement association (PERA). The bill affiliates DSST schools with PERA. The bill also adds one voting member to the PERA board of trustees. The added member is to be elected from the Denver public schools division through a Denver public schools division election administered by PERA. The added member replaces a nonvoting ex officio board member from the Denver public schools division, whom the bill removes from the board.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Julie Gonzales (D)*, Chris Kolker (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing (08:00:00 4/17/2026 LSB-B)
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VT bill #H0927 • Last Action 04/16/2026
An act relating to technical corrections for the 2026 legislative session
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes numerous technical corrections and amendments to various sections of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, aiming to clarify language, update references, and ensure consistency across different legal provisions. Key changes include refining the composition of the Joint Carbon Emissions Reduction Committee to ensure bipartisan representation, updating references to federal laws and regulations, clarifying duties and functions of various state agencies and programs, adjusting language related to retirement benefits and contributions, modifying definitions and procedures for elections and municipal governance, and correcting minor grammatical errors and outdated phrasing throughout the statutes. For example, it clarifies the definition of "employment" for Social Security purposes, updates references to specific chapters and sections within existing laws, and ensures that terms like "rules" are used consistently where "regulations" might have been previously employed.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make technical corrections to the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Operations and Military Affairs
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Government Operations Hearing (15:00:00 4/16/2026 Room 4)
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VT bill #H0385 • Last Action 04/16/2026
An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new protections and remedies for victims of "coerced debt," which is defined as debt incurred due to domestic abuse, human trafficking, or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, where the perpetrator used the victim's personal information without consent or employed force, intimidation, or deception. The bill prohibits creditors from enforcing coerced debt against a debtor and requires creditors to investigate claims of coerced debt within a specified timeframe, ceasing collection activities while doing so. It also mandates that credit reporting agencies reinvestigate disputed debts if a consumer provides evidence of coerced debt, such as a court order or a statement from a qualified third-party professional, and remove such debts from credit reports if found to be coerced. Furthermore, the bill provides financial institutions (covered entities) with the authority to delay or refuse transactions if they reasonably suspect financial exploitation of a customer, offering them immunity for good-faith actions taken to prevent such exploitation, and requires reporting on suspicious transaction holds and the utilization of coerced debt protections.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to prohibit coerced debt and provide protections and remedies for victims of coerced debt.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2025
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Edye Graning (D)*, Angela Arsenault (D), Tiff Bluemle (D), David Bosch (R), Michael Boutin (R), Mollie Burke (D), Emily Carris-Duncan (D), Ela Chapin (D), Brian Cina (D), Mari Cordes (D), Leonora Dodge (D), Abbey Duke (D), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Bob Hooper (D), Emilie Krasnow (D), Kate Lalley (D), Martin LaLonde (D), Kate Logan (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Anthony Micklus (R), Brian Minier (D), Kate Nugent (D), Herb Olson (D), Monique Priestley (D), Laura Sibilia (I), Shawn Sweeney (D), Kirk White (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing (11:00:00 4/16/2026 )
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SC bill #H5205 • Last Action 04/16/2026
College Safety Training Programs for Students
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all public colleges, universities, and technical colleges in South Carolina must implement a safety training program for new students, covering topics like personal safety, emergency procedures, accessing campus security, preventing and responding to sexual assault and other crimes, bystander intervention, and mental health resources. The training must be completed during initial orientation or within the first 30 days of a student's arrival, with specific exclusions for certain types of students like those in adult education or certificate programs. Institutions are also required to develop and annually report campus crime statistics, including a summary analysis of specific crimes and whether victims and offenders were "affiliated" (meaning they had a valid campus ID at the time of the crime, such as students, faculty, staff, or contractors). These reports, along with campus safety plans, must be made publicly available and submitted to state education bodies and law enforcement. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms, allowing state education boards to identify non-compliant institutions and potentially recommend funding reductions or refer cases to the Attorney General for legal action.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 4 To Chapter 101, Title 59 So As To Require Each Public College, University, And Technical College In This State To Implement A Safety Training Program For All New Students, To Provide Exclusions From The Programs, To Provide Requirements Of The Programs, To Require Each Institution To Compile And Annually Report Certain Campus Crime Statistics, Among Other Things, To Provide Additional Reporting Requirements, And To Provide Enforcement Mechanisms.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Tim McGinnis (R)*, Shannon Erickson (R), Hamilton Grant (D), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D), Jerry Govan (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education Full Committee on 984, 4163, 4738, 5073, 5179, 5205 (09:00:00 4/16/2026 Gressette Room 308)
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MN bill #HF4074 • Last Action 04/16/2026
Administrative changes made to statutes governing the retirement plans administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System, correctional employees clarified to remain in the correctional employees retirement plan while working for a labor organization, various other retirement provisions modified.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several administrative changes to the retirement plans managed by the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), a public pension plan for state employees. Key provisions include clarifying that correctional employees who take a leave of absence to work for a labor organization will remain in the correctional employees retirement plan, rather than being moved to the general state employees retirement plan. It also modifies procedures for applying for retirement annuities, including when an application is considered complete and the timeline for submitting supporting documents. Additionally, the bill allows current deputy state fire marshals who meet specific employment criteria to elect coverage under the state fire marshals subplan, which offers special retirement benefits, and clarifies that the correctional plan membership committee is not subject to certain open meeting laws and agency appointment requirements. Finally, it repeals an outdated provision related to election of coverage for state fire marshal division employees.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to retirement; making administrative changes to statutes governing the retirement plans administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System; clarifying that correctional employees remain in the correctional employees retirement plan while working for a labor organization; making conforming changes to retirement annuity application procedures; modifying enrollment procedures in the state fire marshals subplan; clarifying that the correctional plan membership committee is not subject to the open meeting law and agency appointment and registration requirements; allowing current deputy fire marshals to elect coverage by the state fire marshals subplan; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 352.021, subdivision 2; 352.029, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a; 352.115, subdivisions 7a, 8, 9; 352.87, subdivisions 1, 2; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 352.029, subdivision 3; 352.905, by adding a subdivision; 352.907, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 352.87, subdivision 8.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Leon Lillie (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House State Government Finance and Policy (09:00:00 4/16/2026 )
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CA bill #AB2062 • Last Action 04/16/2026
Security cameras: access and use of content.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Security cameras: access and use of content," aims to enhance consumer privacy by adding new regulations to the Business and Professions Code. Specifically, it prohibits "security camera companies" – entities that sell security cameras or monitor their content – from distributing, selling, or allowing third parties to access, use, or distribute "content" (video, images, or data) from a consumer's security camera without first obtaining the consumer's explicit consent. Furthermore, it mandates that these companies cannot automatically opt consumers into any feature that would share their camera content with third parties. The bill also makes nonsubstantive changes to existing laws, such as the Information Practices Act of 1977, which governs data breach notifications for agencies handling personal information.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 43 (commencing with Section 22949.100) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Patterson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing (00:00:00 4/16/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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VT bill #H0211 • Last Action 04/15/2026
An act relating to data brokers and personal information
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the protection of personal information for Vermont residents by introducing new requirements for data brokers, which are businesses that collect and sell or license personal information of consumers they don't have a direct relationship with. Key provisions include mandating that data brokers notify consumers of security breaches, requiring them to certify that any disclosed personal information will be used for a legitimate purpose, and establishing a mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their personal information, which data brokers must then fulfill within 30 days unless specific legal exceptions apply. The bill also mandates annual registration for data brokers with the Secretary of State, including a registration fee and a bond, and requires them to disclose specific details about their data collection practices, including whether they collect sensitive data like precise geolocation or reproductive health information, and to whom they share or sell data. Furthermore, it outlines procedures for how data brokers should handle deletion requests, including an appeals process and requirements for a consumer-friendly deletion request webpage, and mandates that the Secretary of State study the feasibility of a centralized, accessible deletion mechanism for consumers. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "brokered personal information" and "data broker," and sets an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to add various provisions to Vermont’s laws that protect the personal information of its residents, including requiring data brokers to provide notice of security breaches, to certify that the personal information it discloses will be used for a legitimate purpose, and to delete the personal information of consumers who make such a request through the use of an accessible deletion mechanism.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 53 : Monique Priestley (D)*, Michael Marcotte (R), Angela Arsenault (D), Sarita Austin (D), Daisy Berbeco (D), Michelle Bos-Lun (D), David Bosch (R), Michael Boutin (R), Lucy Boyden (D), Jana Brown (D), Mollie Burke (D), Elizabeth Burrows (D), Scott Campbell (D), Emily Carris-Duncan (D), Conor Casey (D), Ela Chapin (D), Brian Cina (D), Esme Cole (D), Mari Cordes (D), Anne Donahue (I), Abbey Duke (D), Zon Eastes (D), Leslie Goldman (D), Edye Graning (D), William Greer (D), Leanne Harple (D), Troy Headrick (D), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Emilie Krasnow (D), Kate Lalley (D), Jed Lipsky (I), Jim Masland (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Anthony Micklus (R), Marc Mihaly (D), Brian Minier (D), Mike Mrowicki (D), Kate Nugent (D), John O'Brien (D), Carol Ode (D), Herb Olson (D), Gayle Pezzo (D), Phil Pouech (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Larry Satcowitz (D), Laura Sibilia (I), Tom Stevens (D), Heather Surprenant (D), Chloe Tomlinson (D), Dara Torre (D), Edward Waszazak (D), Kirk White (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing (09:00:00 4/15/2026 Room 27)
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LA bill #SB474 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Creates the Protecting Louisiana's Infrastructure from Artificial Intelligence Risk Act. (1/1/27)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Protecting Louisiana's Infrastructure from Artificial Intelligence Risk Act, establishes new regulations for "large frontier developers," which are companies that train advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, known as "frontier models," using significant computing power or that have substantial annual gross revenues. The act requires these developers to create and publish a "frontier AI framework" outlining how they identify, assess, and mitigate "catastrophic risks," which are defined as foreseeable risks that could lead to mass casualties, significant property damage, or facilitate cyberattacks on critical infrastructure (essential systems like energy, healthcare, and water), or the creation of chemical or biological weapons. This framework must include specific protocols for cybersecurity and biosecurity, involve third-party assessments, and be updated annually. Large frontier developers must also publish transparency reports before deploying new or significantly modified frontier models, detailing risk assessments and mitigation efforts, and submit summaries of internal risk assessments to the Louisiana Department of Justice. The bill mandates reporting of "critical safety incidents"—events like unauthorized access to model weights, loss of control of a model, or providing assistance in creating weapons—to the Department of Justice within strict timelines, with immediate reporting required for imminent threats. Furthermore, it introduces whistleblower protections for employees who report potential dangers related to these AI models and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties up to ten million dollars for repeated violations. The act also includes provisions for annual assessments by the Department of Justice to update definitions and recommendations based on technological advancements and potential threats, and it preempts local regulations on frontier developers' risk management.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 54 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gregory Miller (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs (09:30:00 4/15/2026 Room E)
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NH bill #HB1602 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive battery recycling stewardship program in New Hampshire that requires producers of covered batteries and battery-containing products to participate in an approved stewardship organization and plan. Beginning July 1, 2028, producers must ensure safe collection, recycling, and management of portable and medium-format batteries through a battery stewardship organization, which will be responsible for developing and implementing a detailed plan approved by the Department of Environmental Services. The plan must include provisions for free, convenient, and accessible battery collection sites statewide, education and outreach efforts, performance goals, and environmentally sound management practices. Retailers will be prohibited from selling batteries from producers not participating in an approved plan, and battery stewardship organizations must fund all program costs, including collection, transportation, processing, education, and administrative expenses. The program covers various types of portable and medium-format batteries, with specific exemptions for certain battery types like those in medical devices or motor vehicles, and aims to improve battery recycling rates while ensuring safety and environmental responsibility. The Department of Environmental Services will oversee the program, review plans, maintain a public list of participating producers, and provide technical assistance, with the costs of administration reimbursed by the battery stewardship organizations.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes a statewide battery stewardship program that requires safe collection, recycling, and management of covered batteries and battery-containing products, administered through producer participation and oversight by the department of environmental services.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Karen Ebel (D)*, Anita Burroughs (D), Carry Spier (D), Dick Thackston (R), Judy Aron (R), Liz Barbour (R), Peter Bixby (D), Jim Creighton (R), Jim Maggiore (D), Cindy Rosenwald (D), Denise Ricciardi (R), Howard Pearl (R), Kevin Avard (R), David Watters (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Ways and Means Hearing (10:00:00 4/15/2026 Room 122-123, State House)
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CA bill #SB1284 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the California Health and Human Services Agency to prepare and submit an annual report to the Legislature, starting by July 1, 2027, detailing employers in California with 50 or more employees who have any employees receiving Medi-Cal benefits, including the estimated annual cost of those benefits to the state for each identified employer's employees and their dependents. The bill also mandates that individually identifiable information about employees or Medi-Cal enrollees in the report will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure, while allowing the agency and the Employment Development Department (EDD), which manages unemployment insurance, to share necessary data through data-sharing agreements. Furthermore, this legislation repeals an outdated reporting requirement and expands the definition of a crime to include unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of information provided to the California Health and Human Services Agency by the EDD for the purpose of this report.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1095 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, and to add Section 11024.5 to, and to repeal Section 11026.5 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to medical benefits.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)*, Jesse Arreguin (D), Josh Becker (D), Dave Cortese (D), María Elena Durazo (D), Lena Gonzalez (D), Akilah Weber Pierson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health Hearing (13:30:00 4/15/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1200)
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CA bill #AB1760 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Dentistry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental auxiliaries in California. It removes the requirement for applicants for dental licensure to provide proof of financial responsibility or liability insurance for patient injuries, and clarifies that foreign dental school programs exempt from certain accreditation requirements do not prohibit applicants from taking licensing exams. The bill also revises the reexamination process for dental licensing exams, changing the requirement from an 85% score to a passing grade for subject reexamination exemptions and mandating a full retake of the exam after three failed attempts at a section. It also updates the criteria for dentists applying for licensure without examination, specifying hour requirements for clinical practice and nonclinical public health programs, and requiring documentation for verification. For dentists performing elective facial cosmetic surgery, the bill modifies how limitations on permits are recommended by the credentialing committee and clarifies the committee's service at the pleasure of the board. Additionally, the bill standardizes the dental licensure application fee to $1,000 regardless of the examination taken and expands the authorized duties of registered dental assistants in extended functions to include polishing and contouring existing amalgam restorations. Finally, it modifies requirements for radiation safety and infection control courses for dental auxiliaries, allowing for distance learning for didactic instruction and codifying existing regulations with some adjustments, and makes nonsubstantive changes to remove obsolete references.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1621, 1628, 1633, 1635.5, 1638.1, 1724, 1750.1, 1753, 1753.5, 1754.5, and 1755 of, and to repeal Section 1632.6 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joaquin Arambula (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Appropriations Hearing (09:00:00 4/15/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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CA bill #AB2471 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the composition and responsibilities of the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, which operates within the Office of Emergency Services and focuses on earthquake preparedness and safety. Specifically, it increases the commission's total membership from 15 to 17 by adding representatives from the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council, while reducing the number of Governor-appointed members from 10 to 9. The bill also raises the quorum required for commission meetings from 8 to 9 members and mandates that the commission work with these newly added agencies to identify seismic safety activities and responsibilities. Furthermore, it expands the commission's authority to coordinate with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Office of Emergency Services to make policy recommendations to the Legislature regarding mitigation of fire risks following earthquakes and disruptions to critical infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 8589.71, 8589.72, and 8589.75 of the Government Code, relating to emergency services.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Emergency Management
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Insurance Hearing (09:30:00 4/15/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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CA bill #SB1238 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Common interest developments: management.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning common interest developments (CIDs), which are communities like condominiums or HOAs, aims to clarify and strengthen regulations around their management and financial oversight. It redefines an "agent" to include individuals or companies facilitating CID activities who owe a fiduciary duty, meaning they must act in the best interest of the homeowner's association (HOA) board and its members. The bill also revises the definition of "management services" to specifically refer to these agents. Furthermore, it mandates that owners selling a property in a CID must provide prospective buyers with additional disclosures about imminent repairs to exterior elements if the association uses a management company. A significant provision prohibits HOA boards from using reserve funds, which are set aside for major repairs and replacements, for litigation or to threaten legal action against any homeowner or their relatives within the association. The bill also updates requirements for reserve studies, which assess the funds needed for future repairs, to include findings from inspections of exterior elevated elements like balconies, and mandates that these inspection reports be incorporated into the reserve funding plan. Finally, it clarifies that certain financial records, such as reserve account balances and records of payments from those accounts, are considered "association records" accessible to members.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 11500 and 11501 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Sections 2295, 4525, 5200, 5510, 5515, 5520, 5550, 5551, 5560, 5565, and 5570 of the Civil Code, relating to common interest developments.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Aisha Wahab (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Housing Hearing (13:30:00 4/15/2026 State Capitol, Room 112)
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CA bill #SB1291 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Mutual water companies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning mutual water companies, aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for consumers of public water systems operated by these companies. Key provisions include eliminating the 24-hour advance notice requirement for eligible individuals to attend board meetings, allowing teleconferencing for all meetings regardless of company size, and requiring documents like meeting minutes and budgets to be provided electronically or in hard copy without charge for electronic distribution. The bill also mandates that meeting notices and agendas be posted online and distributed electronically to specified individuals, expands the definition of "eligible persons" to include federal and state officials and their representatives, and requires mutual water companies to make their annual consumer confidence reports downloadable online and to make good faith efforts to notify non-bill-paying consumers of their availability. Furthermore, the State Water Resources Control Board is tasked with conducting an assessment of mutual water companies, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities, by December 31, 2027, to evaluate their compliance, transparency, and effectiveness, and will host public hearings to gather community input. Mutual water companies are required to cooperate with this assessment.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 14305, 14306, and 14307 of, and to add Section 14308 to, the Corporations Code, and to add Section 116351 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to water.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lena Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Hearing (13:30:00 4/15/2026 1021 O Street, Room 2100)
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OH bill #SB354 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Enact the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to create a streamlined process for podiatric physicians (doctors specializing in foot and ankle care) to become licensed in multiple states, thereby improving healthcare access and patient safety. The Compact establishes an Interstate Commission to oversee its administration and sets forth definitions for terms like "expedited license" (a license granted through the Compact process) and "member state" (a state that has adopted the Compact). It outlines eligibility requirements for podiatric physicians seeking an expedited license, including specific educational and examination standards, and defines how a "state of principal license" is determined, usually based on where the physician resides or practices most. The bill details the application and issuance process for expedited licenses, including background checks and the role of member boards in verifying qualifications. It also addresses renewal of licenses, coordinated information systems for tracking licensed podiatric physicians, joint investigations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring that actions taken in one member state can have consequences in others. The Compact creates an Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission, composed of representatives from each member state, to manage the Compact's operations, promulgate rules, and enforce its provisions. The bill also covers the financial aspects of the Compact, including how member states will be assessed to fund the Commission's activities, and outlines procedures for dispute resolution, amendment, withdrawal, and dissolution of the Compact. Importantly, the Compact is designed to supplement, not replace, existing state laws governing the practice of podiatric medicine.
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Bill Summary: To enact sections 4731.12 and 4731.121 of the Revised Code to enact the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristina Roegner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health 1st Hearing, Sponsor (10:30:00 4/15/2026 South Hearing Room)
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CA bill #SB954 • Last Action 04/15/2026
California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expand the definition of "natural and protected lands" to include habitats for protected species, and it introduces new exemptions and requirements for certain projects. Specifically, it modifies exemptions for childcare facilities, requiring them not to be located in industrial zones or near oil and gas extraction sites to qualify. For advanced manufacturing facilities, the bill establishes a new "Environmental Leadership Program" that allows for an exemption from CEQA if the project is certified by the Governor, meets stringent environmental and labor standards, including entering into a community benefits agreement and complying with prevailing wage and skilled workforce requirements, and is not located on natural and protected lands. Additionally, the bill clarifies that rezoning for "tourism facilities" (defined to include hotels, event centers, and airports) will not be exempt from CEQA, while removing an existing exemption for rezoning related to oil and gas infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 21067.5, 21080.085, and 21080.69 of, to add Section 21069.5 to, and to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 21189.100) to Division 13 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Catherine Blakespear (D)*, Damon Connolly (D), Ben Allen (D), Dave Cortese (D), Mike McGuire (D), Sasha Perez (D), Eloise Reyes (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Environmental Quality Hearing (09:00:00 4/15/2026 State Capitol, Room 112)
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CA bill #SB1131 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Debt collection.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Debt Collector Licensing Act, makes several changes to the regulation of debt collection businesses in California. It will rename the existing Debt Collection Licensing Act and consolidate licensing requirements so that a single license covers an entire business, including all its branches, affiliates, and subsidiaries, rather than requiring separate licenses for each. The bill also expands the list of entities and activities exempt from licensing requirements. The application fee for a debt collector license will increase to $1,000, and annual fees will now range from $1,000 to $7,000, depending on the number of California debtor accounts a business has in active collection. The Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation will now be required to conduct examinations remotely using technology unless an in-person examination is deemed necessary for public protection, and the Debt Collection Advisory Committee will be renamed the Debt Collection Advisory Board and will be exempt from the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, which governs public access to meetings of state bodies. Additionally, the bill limits the Commissioner's power to suspend a license for violations of certain debt collection laws if those violations have already been decided by a court.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 100023 and 100025 of the Financial Code, relating to debt collection.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Jones (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Hearing (13:30:00 4/15/2026 1021 O Street, Room 2100)
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RI bill #S2334 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act," allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds, which are contributions received to support their candidacy or office, for specific security-related expenses. These authorized expenses include the purchase, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of physical security equipment like cameras, alarms, and access controls for their homes and offices, up to a limit of $10,000 per individual and campaign cycle. This provision is intended to address security risks to themselves and their immediate family (spouse, registered domestic partner, or minor children living with them) that arise from their public service or candidacy. However, campaign funds cannot be used for firearms, ammunition, payments to family members or their businesses, or unrelated home improvements. Candidates and officials must verify that these expenses are reasonably related to security risks, report them to the state campaign finance agency with itemized receipts, and these expenditures will be publicly disclosed, though specific threat details or law enforcement verification are not required. The bill also mandates that the board of elections will create rules for reporting and auditing these expenses, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would authorize the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Hanna Gallo (D)*, Frank Ciccone (D), David Tikoian (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Walter Felag (D), John Burke (D), Victoria Gu (D), Melissa Murray (D), Jacob Bissaillon (D), Stefano Famiglietti (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing (00:00:00 4/15/2026 )
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MI bill #HB5455 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; update. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16189.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to streamline the process for physicians to obtain licenses in multiple states, thereby improving access to healthcare. The Compact establishes a new pathway for licensure, known as an "Expedited License," for eligible physicians who meet specific criteria, including having a full and unrestricted license in a "state of principal license" (the state where they primarily reside, practice, or are employed). This new process does not replace existing state medical licensing laws but complements them, and participating states, called "member states," retain their authority to regulate physicians and take disciplinary actions. The Compact also creates an "Interstate Commission" to oversee its administration, develop rules, and manage a coordinated information system for licensed physicians. Key definitions include "Physician," which outlines the qualifications for expedited licensure, and "Member Board," referring to the state agency responsible for physician licensing. The bill details the application process, fees, renewal requirements, and procedures for joint investigations and disciplinary actions among member states, aiming to ensure patient safety while facilitating physician mobility.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled ?An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,? (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 10 : Rylee Linting (R)*, Jamie Thompson (R), Steve Frisbie (R), J.R. Roth (R), Kathy Schmaltz (R), Tom Kunse (R), Kelly Breen (D), Phil Green (R), Bill Schuette (R), Curt VanderWall (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Assigned Pa 006'26 With Immediate Effect
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CA bill #SB1319 • Last Action 04/14/2026
California Public Records Act: public investment funds.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, amending the California Public Records Act, aims to increase transparency regarding public investment funds' alternative investments, which are investments in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or absolute return funds, often made through limited partnerships or similar structures. While certain information about these investments is already exempt from public disclosure to protect proprietary interests, this bill mandates the disclosure of additional details. Specifically, it requires a comparison of the performance of these alternative investments against a relevant public market index, adjusted for risk, liquidity, and expenses, and for certain investments focused on creating enterprises, it requires disclosure of the identity and location of the enterprise, and the number and classifications of its employees. The bill also includes a nonsubstantive change to existing law regarding the classification of state fairs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7928.710 of the Government Code, relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dave Cortese (D)*, María Elena Durazo (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 4/14/2026 1021 O Street, Room 2100)
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OK bill #SB1327 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission; transferring certain duties to the Commission; authorizing the Commission to appoint Executive Director. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers certain duties and powers from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, a body that will now be responsible for appointing its own Executive Director. The Commission's appointed members will be required to have experience in fields related to economic growth and tourism development, such as hospitality management, marketing, or real estate development. The bill also modifies the powers and duties of the Executive Director, who will now serve at the pleasure of the Commission, and clarifies that the Commission will determine the Executive Director's salary. Additionally, it outlines organizational and meeting requirements for the Commission, including quorum rules and adherence to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, and mandates that Commission members take an oath of office.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 2203, 2204, and 2206, which relate to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission; transferring certain duties to the Commission; requiring appointed members to possess experience in certain fields; modifying powers and duties of the Executive Director; requiring certain oath; establishing organizational and meeting requirements for the Commission; authorizing the Commission to appoint Executive Director; providing for determination of salary; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Darcy Jech (R)*, Carl Newton (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Hearing (15:00:00 4/14/2026 Room 450)
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CO bill #HB1235 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Updates to Medicaid
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Medicaid in Colorado, including requiring transportation brokers that arrange non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid members to report detailed information about their providers to the state by December 1, 2026, which will then be included in the state's annual "SMART Act" presentation. It also mandates that the Medical Services Board create rules to comply with federal community engagement requirements for Medicaid eligibility, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for applicants and members, and starting March 1, 2027, the state will publish data on Medicaid enrollment and renewals on its website. The bill also clarifies that licensed providers, not just opioid treatment programs, can be reimbursed for administering medication-assisted treatment in jails, and it prohibits the state from implementing certain reimbursement reductions for outpatient therapy services, requiring advance notice and stakeholder meetings if such changes are planned. Furthermore, starting January 1, 2027, home- and community-based service agencies must report their medical loss ratio, which is the proportion of revenue spent on direct care services versus administrative costs, to the state, and this data will be published annually. Finally, the bill repeals the State Medical Assistance and Services Advisory Council and updates definitions related to noncitizen eligibility for Medicaid benefits.
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Bill Summary: Beginning December 1, 2026, the bill requires each transportation broker that administers nonemergency medical transportation to medicaid members to submit certain information to the state department regarding transportation providers that the transportation broker contracts with. The department of health care policy and financing (state department) is required to include this information in its annual "SMART Act" presentation. The bill requires the medical services board to adopt rules to implement the federal community engagement requirements. Under current law, the state department is required to reimburse an opioid treatment program for administering medication-assisted treatment in a jail setting. The bill amends this requirement to require the state department to reimburse a licensed provider who is licensed and authorized to prescribe, dispense, compound, or administer medication-assisted treatment in a jail setting. The bill prohibits the state department from implementing a multiple procedure payment reduction, compound billing methodology, or substantially similar reimbursement policy for outpatient therapy services. Beginning January 1, 2027, the bill requires home- and community-based service agencies to submit their medical loss ratio to the state department. The state department is required to publish this medical loss ratio data on the state department's website on an annual basis. The bill repeals the state medical assistance and services advisory council.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Feret (D)*, Lindsey Daugherty (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 04/14/2026
• Last Action: House Third Reading Calendar (00:00:00 4/14/2026 House Floor)
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CO bill #HB1382 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Support of Coloradans with Disabilities
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill restructures the funding and administration of programs supporting individuals with disabilities in Colorado by dissolving the Colorado Disability Funding Committee and establishing the Colorado Disability Funding Authority (Authority). The Disability Support Fund (Fund), previously managed by the committee, will now be subject to annual appropriation for the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO) and for vocational rehabilitation services. A significant portion of the Fund, $21 million, will be transferred to the general fund on June 30, 2026. The Authority, a new special purpose entity governed by a board with a majority of members with disabilities or their caregivers, will take over many of the committee's grantmaking responsibilities, focusing on programs that help individuals access disability benefits and on innovative pilot programs. The bill also modifies the funding for retired-style license plates, replacing the $25 annual fee with a $22.50 donation to the Authority and a $2.50 fee to the Fund, starting October 1, 2026. The committee's role in managing the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers will be transferred to the CDOO, which may contract out these services. The Authority is mandated to report its financial and performance data annually to the Joint Budget Committee.
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Bill Summary: Joint Budget Committee. Under current law, the Colorado disability funding committee (committee), a 13-member appointed committee housed within the Colorado disability opportunity office (office), is responsible for awarding grants or contracts to entities for programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining or retaining disability benefits and for new or innovative pilot programs that improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. The disability support fund (fund) finances the work of the committee and the office. The fund receives revenue from an annual $25 fee paid for license plates in a retired style and from the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers. The bill relocates the fund in statute and clarifies that the fund is subject to annual appropriation to support the office. For state fiscal year 2026-27, the money in the fund is also subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly to the department of labor and employment for vocational rehabilitation. On June 30, 2026, the state treasurer is required to transfer $21 million from the fund to the general fund. By October 1, 2026, the state treasurer is also required to issue a warrant in the amount of $523,343 from the fund to the Colorado disability funding authority (authority), which is a newly created special purpose authority. Beginning on October 1, 2026, the bill also replaces the $25 annual fee paid for license plates in a retired style with a one-time and annual donation of $22.50 remitted to the authority and a one-time and annual fee of $2.50 credited to the fund. The bill requires that any grant or contract awarded by the committee be completed by July 1, 2027, and repeals the committee on July 1, 2027. The bill reassigns the committee's responsibilities for administering the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers to the office. The office may contract with one or more public or private entities to implement the marketplace and sale of unique vehicle registration numbers and to perform any of the related duties assigned to the office. The office may use the money collected from the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers to pay the contracting entity for their services. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the bill makes the authority responsible for many of the committee's previous grantmaking responsibilities, as well as other grantmaking responsibilities relating to programs that assist individuals with disabilities. The authority is governed by a board made up of 13 members appointed by the governor, the majority of whom are individuals with disabilities, individuals with immediate family members with disabilities, or individuals who are caregivers to a family member with a disability. In making the appointments, the governor must ensure that the authority board has members with experience in or knowledge of: ! Business and business management; ! Nonprofit entities and managing nonprofit entities; ! Advocacy for individuals with disabilities; ! The practice of medicine, with experience working with individuals with disabilities; and ! The practice of law, with experience working with individuals with disabilities. The authority is required to invite nonprofit entities, independent living centers, county departments of human services, county departments of social services, and other state and county agencies to submit proposals for programs to aid individuals with disabilities in accessing disability benefits. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the authority is required to award a contract or grant to one or more of the entities that submitted program proposals. When adequate funding is available, the authority may also accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life or increased independence for individuals with disabilities. When adequate funding is available, the authority may also make grants or develop, implement, or deliver education programs concerning reserved parking that is available to an individual with a disability affecting mobility. On or before December 1, 2027, and on or before each December thereafter, the authority is required to prepare and submit a financial and performance report to the joint budget committee of the general assembly. In addition to this annual report, the state auditor may also be required to conduct or cause to be conducted postaudits of the authority.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Kyle Brown (D)*, Emily Sirota (D)*, Judy Amabile (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Rick Taggart (R), Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), Lindsay Gilchrist (D), Mandy Lindsay (D), Yara Zokaie (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing (07:00:00 4/14/2026 LSB-B)
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OK bill #SB1653 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing Oklahoma to join an agreement with other states to facilitate the interstate practice of occupational therapy, thereby improving public access to these services. The Compact aims to increase access by recognizing licenses from other member states, enhance public safety, encourage cooperation among states in regulating occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, support military families, improve the exchange of information about licensees, and allow for accountability to a state's practice standards even when services are provided remotely, such as through telehealth. The bill outlines definitions for key terms like "Compact Privilege" (permission to practice in another member state), "Home State" (primary state of residence), and "Remote State" (any member state other than the Home State), and establishes the framework for state participation, including requirements for licensing boards and the creation of an Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to oversee the agreement and its rules. It also details procedures for obtaining a license in a new home state, handling adverse actions against licensees, and dispute resolution, with the Compact becoming effective once enacted by ten member states and setting a specific effective date for Oklahoma.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and authorizing the Governor to enter into the Compact with certain jurisdictions; setting forth form of the Compact; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Haste (R)*, Nicole Miller (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Hearing (15:00:00 4/14/2026 Room 450)
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MI bill #HB5710 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Energy: electricity; integrated resource planning process; require consideration of all energy sources. Amends secs. 6a, 6l, 6m & 6t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a et seq.) & repeals sec. 6aa of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6aa). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5711'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Michigan law concerning the regulation of public utilities, specifically focusing on the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities. The key provisions aim to ensure that utilities consider all energy sources when planning for future electricity needs, promoting reliability and affordability for customers. The bill updates the requirements for integrated resource plans (IRPs), which are long-term forecasts and strategies for meeting electricity demand, by requiring more detailed assessments of energy waste reduction, demand response programs, and the impact of environmental regulations. It also modifies the criteria for approving these plans, emphasizing reliability and affordability while minimizing costs to ratepayers, and clarifies how projected costs, including federal tax incentives and integration costs for intermittent resources, should be evaluated. Additionally, the bill adjusts the frequency of IRP reviews and updates the process for submitting and approving these plans, including provisions for alternative proposals and the recovery of reasonable and prudent costs incurred by utilities.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled"An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"by amending sections 6a, 6l, 6m, and 6t (MCL 460.6a, 460.6l, 460.6m, and 460.6t), sections 6a, 6m, and 6t as amended by 2023 PA 231 and section 6l as amended by 2016 PA 341; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 40 : Pauline Wendzel (R)*, Ron Robinson (R), Brian BeGole (R), Angela Rigas (R), Matthew Bierlein (R), Joe Aragona (R), Ken Borton (R), Mike Hoadley (R), Brad Paquette (R), J.R. Roth (R), Jennifer Wortz (R), Steve Frisbie (R), Jaime Greene (R), Tom Kuhn (R), Joseph Pavlov (R), Doug Wozniak (R), David Martin (R), Tim Kelly (R), Jerry Neyer (R), Greg Alexander (R), Greg Markkanen (R), Jamie Thompson (R), Brad Slagh (R), David Prestin (R), Gina Johnsen (R), Bill Schuette (R), Parker Fairbairn (R), Tom Kunse (R), Timmy Beson (R), Mike Harris (R), Jay DeBoyer (R), Greg VanWoerkom (R), Karl Bohnak (R), Alicia St. Germaine (R), Kathy Schmaltz (R), Phil Green (R), Rachelle Smit (R), Mike Mueller (R), Rylee Linting (R), Pat Outman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: House Energy (09:00:00 4/14/2026 Room 519, House Office Building)
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RI bill #S2971 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Suicide Prevention--Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Act," which allows individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a list restricting their ability to purchase or possess firearms, either temporarily for 180 days or indefinitely. Individuals can request removal from these lists after a specified waiting period, and their requests cannot be denied. The bill mandates the destruction of all records related to an individual's inclusion on these lists, ensuring they are not accessible to the public or used for future background checks or permit applications. It also imposes a $25 civil fine for possessing a firearm while on a restricted list and makes it a misdemeanor to add someone to these lists without their knowledge. The Department of Attorney General, along with law enforcement agencies, will manage these lists and the associated processes, including developing forms and verifying identities. Healthcare providers can also facilitate a patient's inclusion on these lists with proper consent and verification.
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Bill Summary: This act would create a process for an individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms as well as to request removal from the restricted list. The act would further require that all individual records related to the person's inclusion on the list would be destroyed and not subject to the access to public records act. Additionally, the act would also impose a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine for firearm possession by a person on a restricted list and make it a misdemeanor for adding or attempting to add a person to either restricted list without their knowledge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Bridget Valverde (D)*, Pam Lauria (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Linda Ujifusa (D), Dawn Euer (D), Alana DiMario (D), Lori Urso (D), Melissa Murray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 4/14/2026 )
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MN bill #SF5052 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Various taxation policy provisions modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous modifications to Minnesota's taxation policies, including changes to individual income, corporate franchise, sales and use, and gross receipts taxes. It updates the state's conformity with the Internal Revenue Code to March 1, 2026, impacting various tax calculations and credits. The bill also modifies provisions related to pass-through entity taxes, introduces a gross receipts tax on firearms and ammunition, and lowers the statewide sales and use tax rate while expanding its base. Additionally, it imposes a new tax on social media companies based on the number of Minnesota consumers whose data they collect, with receipts dedicated to a new Artificial Intelligence Readiness Account. The bill also adjusts taxes on cannabis products, modifies credits for sustainable aviation fuel, dependent care, and historic structure rehabilitation, and establishes a Council on Artificial Intelligence Readiness.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to taxation; modifying individual income, corporate franchise, sales and use, and gross receipts taxes and other various taxes and tax-related provisions; providing appointments; providing for certain federal conformity; modifying pass-through entity tax provisions; modifying the sustainable aviation fuel credit; modifying the dependent care credit; modifying the historic structure rehabilitation credit; imposing a gross receipts tax on firearms; lowering the statewide sales and use tax rate and expanding the base; imposing a social media tax and dedicating receipts; making changes to the cannabis gross receipts tax; creating a commission on artificial intelligence; providing for appointments; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 41A.30, subdivisions 1, 2, 7; 270C.726, subdivisions 2, 3; 289A.02, subdivision 7; 289A.08, subdivision 7a; 289A.12, subdivisions 4, 12, by adding a subdivision; 289A.60, subdivision 8; 290.01, subdivisions 19, 31; 290.0122, subdivision 4; 290.0131, subdivision 9, by adding subdivisions; 290.0132, by adding subdivisions; 290.0133, subdivision 11, by adding subdivisions; 290.0134, by adding subdivisions; 290.033; 290.06, subdivision 40; 290.067; 290.0921, subdivision 3; 290.21, subdivision 10; 290.92, subdivision 26; 290A.03, subdivision 15; 291.005, subdivision 1; 295.81, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 6, 9; 297A.61, subdivision 3; 297A.62, subdivision 1; 297F.25, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 41A.30, subdivision 5; 290.06, subdivisions 2c, 23a; 290.091, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116J; 290; 295.
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• Introduced: 04/08/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Ann Rest (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Senate Taxes (08:30:00 4/14/2026 )
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MN bill #SF4139 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Sports betting authorization and regulation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes and regulates sports betting in Minnesota, establishing licensing requirements for operators, platform providers, and suppliers, and setting a 22 percent tax on sports betting net revenue, with specific provisions for responsible gaming, including limits on deposits, losses, and time spent betting, as well as self-exclusion options and a helpline for problem gambling. The bill also prohibits certain advertising, particularly targeting individuals under 21, and restricts wagering by athletes, coaches, and others with access to nonpublic information, while creating new criminal offenses related to illegal sports betting and fraud. Additionally, it allocates a portion of sports betting revenue to various accounts for promoting tourism, sports, amateur sports integrity, youth activities, and problem gambling support, and includes provisions for studies on gambling prevalence and impact, as well as tax relief for charitable gambling organizations and support for pari-mutuel horse racing.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to gambling; authorizing sports betting and regulating to ensure it is conducted responsibly; establishing licenses; prohibiting local restrictions; providing for taxation of sports betting; providing civil and criminal penalties; providing for amateur sports grants; providing for charitable gambling and modifying certain rates of tax on lawful gambling; providing for pari-mutuel horse racing; making clarifying, conforming, and technical changes; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 240.01, subdivision 1b; 245.98, subdivision 2; 260B.007, subdivision 16; 270B.07, by adding a subdivision; 297E.02, by adding a subdivision; 349.12, subdivision 25; 609.75, subdivisions 3, 4, 7, by adding a subdivision; 609.755; 609.76, subdivision 2; 609.761, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116U; 240; 240A; 245; 299L; 609; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297J.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Nick Frentz (D)*, Jeremy Miller (R), Eric Pratt (R), Julia Coleman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection (12:30:00 4/14/2026 )
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OK bill #SB1810 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Human trafficking; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the services and protections available to victims of human trafficking in Oklahoma by authorizing the Attorney General to enter into agreements for victim services, requiring the certification of human trafficking shelters and programs, and allowing for expert testimony in human trafficking cases. Specifically, it amends existing laws to include "human trafficking" alongside domestic violence and sexual assault in definitions of programs and services, enabling the Attorney General's office to contract with organizations that provide support to human trafficking victims. The bill also clarifies that shelters and programs offering services to victims of human trafficking must be certified by the Attorney General, who will establish rules for this certification process. Furthermore, it enhances the confidentiality of records for these programs and allows them to provide shelter and care to minor mothers who are victims of human trafficking. The bill also updates penalties for human trafficking offenses, including increased fines and longer mandatory prison sentences, especially when minors are involved, and mandates that 85% of the sentence must be served before parole eligibility. Finally, it ensures that expert testimony regarding the impact of human trafficking on victims will be admissible in court.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to human trafficking; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 748, as last amended by Section 20, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 748), which relates to human trafficking; requiring admissibility of certain expert testimony; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 18p-1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 453, O.S.L. 2024, 18p-3, 18p-4, 18p-5, 18p-6, 18p-7, and 18p-8 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18p-1), which relate to domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services; modifying definition; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; providing for confidentiality of certain information; authorizing human trafficking shelters to provide certain services; expanding certain telephone communication service to victims of human trafficking; requiring Attorney General to promulgate rules for certification of human trafficking programs and services; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs by the Attorney General; authorizing Attorney General or district attorney to bring certain actions; authorizing Attorney General to collect certain information; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Darrell Weaver (R)*, Tammy West (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: House Government Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 4/14/2026 Room 206)
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VT bill #H0611 • Last Action 04/14/2026
An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Department of Vermont Health Access, including eliminating its requirement to create annual lists of prescription drugs with significant price increases and share them with the Green Mountain Care Board and the Attorney General, while instead requiring health insurers to create and share such lists. It also modifies the membership and appointment rules for the Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee, updates language regarding health plans to reflect changes in the insurance market, and alters the composition and term lengths for the Clinical Utilization Review Board. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum amount of money that can be set aside for burial expenses for Medicaid eligibility purposes, from $10,000 to $15,000, and extends the deadline for the Department to seek federal approval and begin covering doula services under Medicaid to July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to modify several provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access. It would eliminate the Department’s duty to create annual lists of prescription drugs that have recently experienced significant price increases and provide those lists to the Green Mountain Care Board and the Office of the Attorney General. The bill would modify the membership of the Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee and eliminate the Commissioner’s ability to reappoint members to that Committee for additional terms. The bill would update language about reflective health plans to reflect the unmerging of the individual and small group health insurance markets and would modify the composition and term length of members of the Department’s Clinical Utilization Review Board. The bill would also increase the amount of the burial funds exclusion for Medicaid eligibility purposes and would extend the time period within which the Department must seek federal approval for and begin Medicaid coverage of doula services. H.611
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daisy Berbeco (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (10:00:00 4/14/2026 Room 17)
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MI bill #HB5772 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Children: protection; fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Task Force within the legislative council to address FASD, which are a range of effects that can occur in an individual exposed to alcohol before birth, including conditions like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The task force will be composed of various voting members, such as parents of children with FASD, medical and mental health professionals, disability advocates, educators, and legislators, as well as non-voting ex officio members from relevant state departments and tribal liaisons. The task force's responsibilities include developing a statewide plan to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure, providing guidance on its implementation, identifying and recommending improvements to existing programs, and making legislative recommendations. It will also develop educational resources, expand access to diagnostic tools, and conduct public meetings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, with all its records subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Annually, the task force must submit a report to the governor and legislature detailing needs assessments, goals, recommendations, and funding proposals. The task force's existence is set to expire five years after its first meeting unless reauthorized.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force; to prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 4 : Joseph Fox (R)*, Reggie Miller (D), Carrie Rheingans (D), Cam Cavitt (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/19/2026
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MI bill #HB5769 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Consumer protection: privacy; reproductive health data privacy act; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act," establishes regulations for the collection, processing, and selling of reproductive health data, which is defined as information linked or reasonably linkable to an individual that identifies their past, present, or future reproductive health status. Key provisions include requiring "consent," meaning a clear affirmative act of agreement, before any reproductive health data can be collected, processed, or sold by a "regulated entity" (organizations providing reproductive health services) or their "service provider" (entities processing data on their behalf). The bill prohibits the use of "geofences," which are virtual boundaries around specific locations, to track individuals seeking reproductive health services or to collect their data. It also outlines specific purposes for which reproductive health data can be processed, such as providing requested services or complying with legal obligations, and restricts how long data can be retained. Furthermore, the bill mandates that selling reproductive health data requires separate, explicit written consent detailing the data being sold, the parties involved, and the purpose of the sale, and sets forth requirements for contracts between regulated entities and service providers. The Attorney General is empowered to bring legal actions to enforce the act, and individuals who suffer a loss due to a violation can pursue civil action for damages, attorney fees, and other relief. The act will take effect two years after its enactment.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate the collection, processing, and selling of reproductive health data; to regulate the disclosure of reproductive health data; to require individual consent to collect, process, and sell reproductive health data; to prohibit the use of certain geofences around facilities that provide reproductive health services; to provide remedies and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 9 : Mai Xiong (D)*, Morgan Foreman (D), Reggie Miller (D), Sharon MacDonell (D), Betsy Coffia (D), Jason Morgan (D), Carrie Rheingans (D), Mike McFall (D), Matt Longjohn (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/19/2026
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CO bill #SB155 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Strengthen Colorado Homes Enterprise, a government-owned business within the Division of Insurance, to address the increasing risks and losses faced by insurance companies due to extreme weather events in Colorado. The enterprise will be overseen by a seven-member board, including the Commissioner of Insurance, and will collect an annual fee of 0.5% from insurers offering multiperil homeowner's insurance policies. This fee revenue will be used to provide grants to homeowners for retrofitting their homes with resilient roof systems, prioritizing primary residences and considering factors like income and location susceptibility to extreme weather. Additionally, the fee revenue can fund training and certification programs for installing these resilient roof systems, and a portion will be used to study insurance risks in high-risk wildfire areas. Insurers will be required to demonstrate that savings from resilient roof systems are passed on to homeowners through discounts or reduced premiums starting in 2027, and contractors receiving grant money are prohibited from waiving homeowner's insurance deductibles.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates the strengthen Colorado homes enterprise (enterprise), which is a government-owned business created in the division of insurance (division) in the department of regulatory agencies. The enterprise is governed by a 7-member board (board), including the commissioner of insurance (commissioner), or their designee; members with expertise in home hardening and resilient roof systems; and members representing the interests of insurance companies, consumers, and counties. The primary purpose of the enterprise is to impose and collect an annual fee (fee) from an insurance company that offers multiperil homeowner's insurance policies in the state (insurer) to reduce risks and losses to insurers that pay the fee by using fee revenue to provide grants to homeowners (grants) to defray the cost of retrofitting residential property by purchasing and installing resilient roof systems. In awarding grants, the board shall prioritize homes that are the homeowner applicant's (applicant) primary residence and shall consider other criteria, including applicant income, the age of the roof, the size of the home, the number of grant applicants, and whether the applicant lives in a location that has historically had a higher susceptibility to extreme weather events. In order to ensure the necessary workforce, fee revenue may also be used to award grants to defray the costs of training and certification related to installing and certifying resilient roof systems. A contractor that is awarded bids and receives money from a grant is prohibited from waiving homeowner's insurance deductibles. In addition, fee revenue shall be used for contracting with the division to conduct or contract for a study to analyze insurance risk in high-risk wildfire areas of the state, including an analysis of market competition in those areas and the impact of a high risk program on the potential losses and the availability of homeowner's insurance in those areas. Beginning in the 2027 calendar year, the amount of the insurer fee imposed and collected by the enterprise is an amount equal to 0.5% of the total premium collected by an insurer on multiperil homeowner's insurance policies in the state in the immediately preceding calender year. The insurer shall not surcharge the fee amount to policyholders. The enterprise may lower or cease collecting the fee from an insurer in any calendar year if the commissioner determines that the insurer paying the fee would become insolvent and notifies the board. The board shall adopt rules and policies for the regulation of the enterprise's affairs and the conduct of enterprise business, including standards for resilient roof systems and standards for contractor-specialized training in the installation of impact-resistant roof systems. Beginning with rate filings submitted on and after January 1, 2027, an insurer offering multiperil homeowner's insurance for property or risks located in the state shall demonstrate in the insurer's rate filings that savings from the installation of resilient roof systems are passed through to homeowners through the application of discounts or reduced premiums on homeowner's insurance policies.
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• Introduced: 04/07/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Kyle Mullica (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Julie McCluskie (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Committee Hearing (14:00:00 4/14/2026 SCR 357)
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RI bill #H7172 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Creates and establishes the Health Care and Social Services Transaction Review and Significant Equity Investor Disclosure Act designed to enhance disclosure for material changes involving significant equity investors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Health Care and Social Services Transaction Review and Significant Equity Investor Disclosure Act, which requires advance notice and enhanced disclosure for significant changes in ownership or control of entities providing health care and social services in the state. Specifically, it mandates that parties involved in a "material change," defined as a merger, acquisition, or other transaction that alters ownership or control of a "covered care entity" (which includes licensed healthcare facilities, behavioral health organizations, and certain residential facilities), must notify the Department of Health and the Attorney General at least 60 days before the change takes effect. This notice must detail the parties involved, the transaction structure, and the post-transaction ownership and governance. For transactions involving a "significant equity investor," defined as a private equity company or any investor holding 10% or more of an entity's equity or governance rights, the state may require additional information, such as financial statements and management agreements, and can mandate up to five years of post-transaction reporting to monitor impacts on service availability, cost, and workforce stability. The bill also includes provisions for confidentiality of sensitive information, enforcement with civil penalties up to $10,000 per day for non-compliance, and coordination with existing laws, such as the hospital conversions act, to avoid duplicative filings.
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Bill Summary: This act would create and establish the health care and social services transaction review and significant equity investor disclosure act to require advance notice and enhanced disclosure of material changes involving significant equity investors to existing state licensing and approval authorities. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Julie Casimiro (D)*, Joshua Giraldo (D), Susan Donovan (D), Earl Read (D), Tina Spears (D), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D), Brandon Potter (D), Marie Hopkins (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: House Corporations Hearing (00:00:00 4/14/2026 )
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VT bill #S0255 • Last Action 04/14/2026
An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a pilot program in Windham County, Vermont, to create a Windham County Law Enforcement Governance Council, which will be a "Council" composed of "member municipalities" (towns that vote to join and receive services) and will provide coordinated law enforcement and related services, such as dispatch and animal control, to these participating towns. The Council will be formed when at least five municipalities join, and its operations and funding will begin on July 1, 2026, or when the five-municipality threshold is met, whichever is later. Member municipalities will each have one representative on the Council, chosen by their selectboard, and will contribute to the Council's costs through a county property tax based on their population, while "nonmember municipalities" (those not joining) will not be taxed or charged for these services. The Council will be responsible for setting its budget, determining the scope and standards of services, and overseeing their delivery, which will be primarily provided by the Windham County Sheriff's Department through an annual agreement, with coordination among various law enforcement agencies. The pilot program is set to end on June 30, 2034, with a comprehensive evaluation to be submitted to the legislature before its termination, and the bill includes provisions to ensure that nonmember municipalities continue to receive existing state police services and retain their rights to independent law enforcement arrangements.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to create a pilot program named the Windham County Law Enforcement Governance Council to provide orchestrated law enforcement and related services to participating municipalities within Windham County.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wendy Harrison (D)*, Nader Hashim (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs Hearing (14:30:00 4/14/2026 Room M106)
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CA bill #SB1027 • Last Action 04/14/2026
California Street Prostitution Issues and Options Task Force.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the California Street Prostitution Issues and Options Task Force until January 1, 2030, to address issues related to street prostitution, which is defined as soliciting or engaging in sexual acts for money in public places, and its connection to human trafficking, defined as the recruitment, transport, or sale of individuals through force, coercion, fraud, or deception for exploitation, including forced prostitution. The task force, chaired by the Attorney General and composed of various state officials, law enforcement representatives, and victim advocacy groups, will collect data on street prostitution, examine enforcement strategies, analyze the impact of recent laws on prostitution and trafficking, and assess the adequacy of current state laws. If existing laws are found to be insufficient, the task force will recommend revisions or new legislation to better combat street prostitution and human trafficking, and to protect victims. The task force is required to hold its first meeting by July 1, 2027, and report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, Attorney General, and Legislature by July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Title 6.7 (commencing with Section 13990) of Part 4 of the Penal Code, relating to human trafficking.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony Strickland (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate Public Safety Hearing (08:30:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 112)
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VT bill #H0942 • Last Action 04/14/2026
An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several changes to agricultural and retail regulations, primarily making water quality practices training for farmers optional rather than mandatory, and requiring anyone transporting or arranging for the transport of non-sewage waste or waste materials to a farm to get approval from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets, who can request details about the waste's composition, nutrients, contaminants, and volume. Additionally, the bill revises unit pricing standards for retail establishments, mandating uniform price disclosures for most food and commodities sold, with exceptions for made-to-order food from restaurants and prescription drugs, aiming to ensure consumers have clear and accurate pricing information.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make water quality practices training for farmers optional instead of required. This bill also would require any person transporting or arranging for the transport of non-sewage waste or waste materials to a farm to obtain approval from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. The Secretary may require individuals transporting or arranging for the transport of such waste to provide information related to its composition, nutrients and contaminants, and the volume of the waste. This bill would amend unit pricing standards to require uniform price disclosures for any food or commodity sold by some retail establishments, except for made-to-order food sold by a restaurant or prescription drugs.
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• Introduced: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Agriculture Hearing (10:00:00 4/14/2026 Room 28)
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OK bill #SB1224 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Pardons and paroles; authorizing electronic notification to victims and victim representatives. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law concerning pardons and paroles to allow for electronic notification to victims and their representatives. Specifically, it amends Section 332.2 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes to permit the Pardon and Parole Board to send required notices, such as decisions on commutation or parole, via email in addition to traditional mail. This change aims to modernize communication methods and ensure victims are informed about proceedings related to offenders who have harmed them, with the understanding that victims are responsible for providing their current email addresses to the Board.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 198, O.S.L. 2022 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 332.2), which relates to pardon and parole procedures; authorizing electronic notification to victims and victim representatives; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Darcy Jech (R)*, Collin Duel (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 4/14/2026 Room 4s5)
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CA bill #AB2784 • Last Action 04/14/2026
State Bar of California.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the State Bar of California, primarily concerning attorney licensing fees, the structure of voluntary attorney associations, and the regulation of law schools. Key provisions include modifying the language required in notices for involuntary inactive enrollment to ensure clarity and readability, and adjusting the annual license fees for active and inactive attorneys for the year 2027. The bill also repeals provisions related to the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and its funding, and instead authorizes the State Bar to assist a general "voluntary association of attorneys" in gaining appointment to the American Bar Association House of Delegates and entering into memorandums of understanding for continuing legal education and other services. Furthermore, it clarifies that certain information provided to the State Bar during disciplinary investigations is exempt from public disclosure and expands the court's authority to grant immunity to attorneys who are the subject of investigations. The bill also introduces new regulations for entities calling themselves "law schools," requiring them to award a juris doctorate degree and be approved by the American Bar Association, accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners, or registered with the Committee on Bar Examiners. Finally, it alters how revenue from affinity programs is distributed, directing it to California ChangeLawyers for distribution to legal services projects, and makes changes to the Client Security Fund, including making reimbursement of funds a condition for returning to active status from inactive or suspended status.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 6007, 6046.7, 6070, 6091.4, 6094, 6140, 6140.5, and 6141 of, to amend the heading of Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 6055) of Chapter 4 of Division 3 of, to repeal Sections 6031.5 and 6140.02 of, and to repeal and add Sections 6056 and 6141.3 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to attorneys.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (08:00:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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OH bill #HB292 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Establish the Ohio Defense Commission
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Ohio Defense and Space Commission, a new body tasked with developing strategies to promote Ohio's defense and aerospace industries. The commission will administer a defense industry expansion program, manage the "Ohio defense fund" which will receive revenue from interest on certain bonds and other contributions, and study ways to foster growth in these sectors. The commission will be composed of various appointed members, including legislative representatives, and will meet monthly. The bill also amends existing law regarding public meetings, ensuring that discussions related to the commission's economic development assistance programs adhere to open meeting requirements unless specific exceptions apply. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of grant recipients who receive funds from the Ohio defense fund, including reporting requirements and the potential for audits and repayment of misused funds.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 and to enact sections 113.052, 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.
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• Introduced: 05/20/2025
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 46 : Ty Mathews (R)*, Nick Santucci (R)*, Cindy Abrams (R), Sean Brennan (D), Karen Brownlee (D), Gary Click (R), Meredith Craig (R), Jack Daniels (R), Kellie Deeter (R), Michael Dovilla (R), Tex Fischer (R), Haraz Ghanbari (R), Derrick Hall (D), Thomas Hall (R), Mark Hiner (R), Adam Holmes (R), Jim Hoops (R), Marilyn John (R), Angie King (R), Roy Klopfenstein (R), Brian Lampton (R), Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D), Beth Lear (R), Brian Lorenz (R), Adam Mathews (R), Joe Miller (D), Kevin Miller (R), Melanie Miller (R), Johnathan Newman (R), Mike Odioso (R), Phil Plummer (R), Tracy Richardson (R), Kevin Ritter (R), Bill Roemer (R), Elgin Rogers (D), Jean Schmidt (R), Mark Sigrist (D), Jason Stephens (R), Brian Stewart (R), Cecil Thomas (D), David Thomas (R), Desiree Tims (D), Andrea White (R), Bernie Willis (R), Heidi Workman (R), Tom Young (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Workforce Development T./Santucci, 1st Hearing, Sponsor (11:00:00 4/14/2026 North Hearing Room)
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OK bill #HB3278 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Open Meeting Act; violations; allowing the Attorney General to enter into a consent order or issue a finding of violation to a public body, agency, or officer; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meeting Act, which requires public bodies to conduct their business in public. The key change allows the Attorney General to address violations of this Act without immediately resorting to criminal charges or civil lawsuits. Specifically, the Attorney General can now enter into a "consent order," which is an agreement with a public body to resolve a violation, potentially including required training for first-time offenders or civil penalties of up to $150 for repeat offenses, and a commitment to comply with the Act. Alternatively, the Attorney General can issue a "finding of violation," which is a formal determination that the Act was broken and can require the public body to stop violating the law, comply with its provisions, undergo training, and pay a civil penalty of up to $300 per violation. The Attorney General can also demand proof that these orders or findings have been followed. If a public body fails to comply, the Attorney General can ask a district court to enforce the order or finding, and the court can then issue its own order for compliance, impose civil penalties, and require the public body to pay court costs and attorney fees for the Attorney General, especially if the violation was not made in good faith. The bill also clarifies how these findings are served and defines which district court has jurisdiction for different types of public bodies. This bill will become effective on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Open Meeting Act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 314, which relates to violations of the Open Meeting Act; allowing the Attorney General to enter into a consent order or issue a finding of violation to a public body, agency, or officer; providing consent order content; providing findings content; allowing the Attorney General to require proof of compliance; permitting application to the district court for enforcement; providing jurisdiction; requiring court order for compliance, civil penalties, costs, and other remedies under certain circumstances; requiring payment of attorney fees for bad-faith violations; providing service procedures; defining term; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : John Pfeiffer (R)*, Brent Howard (R)*, Michelle McCane (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 4/14/2026 Room 4S.9)
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CA bill #AB1753 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Protective orders: firearms and ammunition: notice and procedures.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws concerning protective orders, primarily focusing on firearms and ammunition, notice procedures, and remote appearances in court. Key provisions include explicitly requiring individuals subject to protective orders to relinquish any ammunition in their possession, in addition to firearms, and expanding pre-hearing firearm searches and recordkeeping requirements to cover more types of protective orders, such as civil harassment and workplace violence restraining orders. The bill also mandates that courts allow parties, support persons, or witnesses to appear remotely at hearings for postsecondary school or workplace violence restraining orders at no cost, and requires courts to develop and post rules for these remote appearances. Furthermore, it clarifies that courts cannot deny temporary restraining orders solely because the respondent wasn't notified, instead requiring prior notice only if deemed in the interest of justice and safety, and it updates procedures for peace officers serving these orders. The bill also expands the duties of district attorneys and prosecuting city attorneys to search additional databases, including the Department of Justice Automated Firearms System, when investigating domestic violence cases. Finally, it introduces new penalties for violating firearm relinquishment requirements and allows for the enforcement of extreme risk protection orders issued by other states.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 527.8, 527.85, 527.9, 527.11, and 527.12 of, and to add Sections 527.1, 527.75, and 527.13 to, the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 6300, 6380, 6380.5, 6383, 6401, and 6402 of, and to add Section 6403.5 to, the Family Code, to amend, repeal, and add Section 26666.10 of the Government Code, and to amend Sections 273.75, 422.85, 422.865, 422.88, 16520, 18120, 18120.5, 18205, and 29805 of, and to add Sections 136.26 and 29813.5 to, the Penal Code, relating to protective orders.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Catherine Stefani (D)*, Damon Connolly (D), Liz Ortega (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Public Safety Hearing (08:30:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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CA bill #AB1821 • Last Action 04/14/2026
California Public Records Act: agency response time.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the California Public Records Act to adjust how agencies handle requests for public records. Firstly, it introduces a new fee structure for requests that are particularly time-consuming for agencies; if a single request requires more than two hours of "search" time (meaning reviewing records manually or by computer to find responsive documents), or if a single person makes requests totaling over ten hours of search time in a month, the requester may be charged a reasonable fee for the agency's administrative time, though journalists, newspapers, and educational or noncommercial scientific institutions are exempt from this fee. Secondly, the bill modifies the timeframe for agencies to respond to record requests, requiring them to determine within 10 business days whether records are disclosable and to notify the requester, and allowing for an extension of this response time by up to 14 business days under certain "unusual circumstances," which include needing to search through large volumes of records, consult with other agencies, or deal with situations like cyberattacks or proclaimed states of emergency that hinder their ability to access or process records. The bill also includes legislative findings stating that these changes are intended to balance the public's right to access records with the agencies' need for adequate time and resources to fulfill requests.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7922.535 of the Government Code, relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Blanca Pacheco (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (08:00:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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CA bill #SB895 • Last Action 04/14/2026
California Science and Health Research Bond Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, proposes to authorize the issuance of $23 billion in state bonds to fund scientific and health research and construct research facilities. If approved by voters, it would establish the California Foundation for Science and Health Research, overseen by the Government Operations Agency, to administer grants and loans for research in areas like biomedical science, behavioral health, and climate. A California Foundation for Science and Health Research Council would set research priorities and oversee funding decisions, with scientific peer review panels evaluating proposals based on merit and potential benefit. The bill also includes provisions for financial accountability, open meetings with specific exceptions for sensitive research information, and allows council members to participate in decisions related to diseases affecting them or their families under certain conditions, including recusal from voting. The funds are intended to supplement or replace federal research funding cuts and support California's leadership in innovation and economic growth.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11899) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, by providing the funds necessary therefor through an election for the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of California and for the handling and disposition of those funds.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 45 : Sasha Perez (D)*, Aisha Wahab (D)*, Scott Wiener (D)*, Mike Gipson (D), Jacqui Irwin (D), Al Muratsuchi (D), Darshana Patel (D), Jose Solache (D), Dawn Addis (D), Patrick Ahrens (D), Ben Allen (D), Josh Becker (D), Steve Bennett (D), Catherine Blakespear (D), Blanca Rubio (D), Anna Caballero (D), Lisa Calderon (D), Jessica Caloza (D), Juan Carrillo (D), Celeste Rodriguez (D), Sabrina Cervantes (D), Damon Connolly (D), Dave Cortese (D), María Elena Durazo (D), Stan Ellis (R), Robert Garcia (D), Matt Haney (D), John Harabedian (D), Josh Hoover (R), Mark González (D), Jerry McNerney (D), Liz Ortega (D), Steve Padilla (D), Cottie Petrie-Norris (D), Eloise Reyes (D), Laura Richardson (D), Susan Rubio (D), Pilar Schiavo (D), Nick Schultz (D), Catherine Stefani (D), Henry Stern (D), Greg Wallis (R), Chris Ward (D), Akilah Weber Pierson (D), Rick Zbur (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing (09:00:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 113)
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CA bill #AB2662 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Working Group on Civil Rights Accountability.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Working Group on Civil Rights Accountability within the Department of Justice, starting July 1, 2027, to address alleged constitutional or civil rights violations stemming from federal immigration enforcement activities in California. This 12-member group, appointed by legislative and executive leaders and the Attorney General, will include individuals with expertise in areas like constitutional law, civil rights, immigration law, and community advocacy. The group's primary task is to create and maintain a statewide reporting dashboard that documents and categorizes these alleged violations, with specific data fields to capture incident details, involved agencies, types of violations (such as excessive force or enforcement in sensitive locations like schools or health facilities), and whether related complaints or litigation have been filed. Eligible nonprofit organizations, meeting specific criteria, will be authorized to submit reports to this dashboard, and the Department of Justice will set standards for data submission and verification. Beginning January 1, 2028, the working group will submit an annual report to the Legislature and the public, summarizing trends and offering policy recommendations. Importantly, reports generated under this chapter will be exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act, with the bill citing the need to protect individual privacy as the reason for this limitation.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 17.35 (commencing with Section 7285.10) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Juan Carrillo (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (08:00:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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CA bill #AB1627 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Public employment: disqualifications.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill disqualifies individuals from serving as peace officers if they were employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029, or by the Alabama or Georgia Departments of Corrections between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2026, and also prohibits such individuals from being employed as teachers, principals, superintendents, chancellors, or other administrators in California's public education system, including the University of California and the California State University. The bill mandates that background investigations for peace officer and education positions include inquiries into prior employment with these specific agencies, and allows individuals disqualified under these provisions to petition the State Personnel Board to restore their eligibility by demonstrating rehabilitated moral character. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that existing disqualifications for peace officers are amended to include these new employment restrictions and that the Department of Education will conduct background investigations for educational roles, with provisions for state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for any mandated costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1029 and 1029.1 of, and to add Sections 1035 and 1035.1 to, the Government Code, relating to public employment.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Anamarie Avila Farias (D)*, Isaac Bryan (D), Juan Carrillo (D), Mike Gipson (D), Corey Jackson (D), Ash Kalra (D), Alex Lee (D), Catherine Stefani (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Public Safety Hearing (08:30:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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AZ bill #HB2876 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public bodies; executive sessions; agenda
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law to prevent public bodies from including proposals to impose or increase a tax rate, assessment, or fee on the "consent agenda" of a meeting. The consent agenda is typically a list of routine items that are voted on together without individual discussion. Additionally, if a matter that requires a final vote or decision is discussed in an executive session, which is a private meeting of a public body, it must then be placed on the regular agenda for public discussion and cannot be added to the consent agenda. This change aims to ensure greater transparency and public input on financial matters.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Amending sections 38-431.01 and 38-431.03, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public meetings and proceedings.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeff Weninger (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed
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OK bill #HB2710 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Statewide radio systems; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act; defining terms; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act" and creates the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority, a fifteen-member governing board within the Department of Public Safety, responsible for overseeing, developing, and regulating the state's emergency communication systems, including radio infrastructure. The Authority will be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Open Meeting Act, and its members will not receive compensation. The bill also creates the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority Revolving Fund for supporting the Act's administration. It modifies existing laws to shift responsibilities for statewide radio systems and interoperable public safety communications planning, requiring the Chief Information Officer to seek guidance from the new Authority for public safety communications purchases and ensuring that state and local entities comply with the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan, with the Office of Homeland Security now coordinating with the Authority on grant funding and ensuring state funds for public safety communications align with the state's strategic plan. Finally, it repeals a previous law related to a land mobile radio cooperative and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to statewide radio systems; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act; defining terms; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority; providing for membership; providing for the filling of vacancies and reaffirmation; prohibiting compensation; requiring employment of certain Executive Director; providing for funding of the Executive Director; stating Authority shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; stating powers and duties of the Authority; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority Revolving Fund; stating type of fund; stating purpose; authorizing expenditures; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 34.11.1), which relates to Chief Information Officer; requiring Chief Information Officer seek certain guidance and recommendations for purchases; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.20, which relates to the Information Services Division; modifying responsible agency; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2862, as last amended by Section 146, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2862), which relates to definitions; defining terms; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2864, as last amended by Section 7, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2864), which relates to powers and duties; modifying powers and duties of the Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 51.1a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 51.1a), which relates to interoperable public safety communications planning; modifying responsible agency requiring transfer of certain funds; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6.2, which relates to the Land Mobile Radio Public Safety Interoperability Cooperative; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ross Ford (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #SB1593 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Higher education; removing language regarding the promulgation of rules and the presidential search process for the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law concerning the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing language that required the Board to create its own rules and policies for its operations and procedures, as well as removing specific details about how the president of the university is selected, including the formation of a search committee and the consultation process. The bill also removes outdated language related to the transition period of the university and its programs. The changes are intended to streamline processes and remove redundant requirements, with the bill set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and declared an emergency measure.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), which relates to the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; removing requirement for the Board to promulgate certain rules and enact certain policies; removing outdated language; removing language regarding presidential search process; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Gollihare (R)*, Anthony Moore (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
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OK bill #HB3001 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Children; Child Death Review Board; sunset; effective date; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the "sunset date" for the Child Death Review Board, which is a state board tasked with reviewing child deaths and near-deaths to identify causes, improve protective services, and enhance agency policies, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval to address an urgent public need.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1150.2), which relates to the Child Death Review Board; extending sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #SB1613 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Liquefied petroleum gas; modifying provisions related to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulation in Oklahoma, aiming to enhance safety, clarify responsibilities, and update administrative processes. Key changes include granting the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration the authority to investigate LPG accidents and fires, with mandatory immediate notification from local authorities within one business day to allow for pre-disturbance investigations. The bill also removes the position of "chief deputy administrator," streamlines requirements for appointed personnel, and makes language gender-neutral. It updates statutory references and modifies the types of meetings the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board can hold, ensuring they comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Furthermore, the bill revises the list of permit classes for LPG businesses, introduces a new "Food Truck Permit" (Class V), and establishes a flat annual fee for containers in cylinder exchange cabinets, defining what constitutes a cylinder exchange cabinet. It also clarifies that fees collected are to be used for inspection costs and authorizes the Board to create administrative rules for fees and container identification systems. The bill also mandates that certain law enforcement certification, specifically from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), is required for administrators, deputy administrators, and safety code enforcement officers to have peace officer powers. Finally, it removes outdated requirements for filling and identifying containers, instead requiring registered permit holders to conspicuously mark their containers for easy identification and obtain authorization before filling another permit holder's container, while always requiring consumer authorization.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to liquefied petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring notifications of certain accidents or fires; requiring notification be sent within certain time frame; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.2, which relates to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator; removing certain appointed position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.3, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; modifying statutory references; modifying types of meetings that can be designated; requiring meetings adhere to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; making language gender neutral; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.4), which relates to registration permits; modifying statutory references; modifying list of permit classes; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.5), which relates to fees for refillable cylinders; requiring fees be used for certain purpose; modifying list of entities required to pay fee; removing language regarding refunds of credit fees; authorizing the Board to promulgate certain administrative rules; requiring flat fee for certain containers; defining term; authorizing Administrator to adopt certain system; authorizing assessment of certain penalty; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.7, which relates to inspections; modifying reference to certain appointed position; requiring certain law enforcement certification for certain position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.9, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.9), which relates to specifications for commercial propane, butane, and mixtures; removing certain requirements for filling, using, and identifying containers; requiring certain identifying marks on containers; requiring certain authorizations; updating statutory language and references; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Grant Green (R)*, Rusty Cornwell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
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AK bill #HB367 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Consumer Data Privacy Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new regulations for how businesses handle consumer personal information in Alaska. It mandates that businesses must notify consumers before collecting their personal data, clearly stating what information will be collected, why it's needed, and consumers' rights regarding the sale or sharing of their data. Businesses will also be required to maintain detailed online privacy policies outlining consumer rights, the types of personal information collected, sold, or disclosed, the sources of this information, and the third parties with whom it's shared. The bill introduces a "Do Not Collect or Sell My Personal Information" link on business websites and grants consumers the right to request access to or deletion of their personal information, with specific timelines for businesses to respond. Furthermore, it introduces registration requirements for data brokers, which are businesses that collect and sell personal information to third parties without a direct relationship with the consumer. Violations of these provisions will be considered unfair or deceptive trade practices, and the bill sets an effective date of January 1, 2027, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the privacy of consumer personal information; establishing the Consumer Personal Information Privacy Act; establishing data broker registration requirements; relating to social security numbers; making certain violations unfair or deceptive trade practices; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Andi Story (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 4/13/2026 Gruenberg 120)
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OK bill #HB4268 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Education; Teacher Effectiveness and Excellence Act; Growth-based Teacher Compensation Program; pilot program; eligibility; bonus program; effective date; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Teacher Effectiveness and Excellence Act," establishes two new programs aimed at improving teacher compensation and performance. First, it creates a pilot program for "Growth-Based Teacher Compensation" for full-time certified teachers in grades four through eight teaching English language arts and mathematics, where compensation will be based solely on measurable student academic growth as determined by the Oklahoma School Testing Program, with teachers placed into performance tiers for bonus payments. Second, it introduces a "National Board Certification Bonus Program" that provides an annual $5,000 bonus for five years to eligible certified teachers who achieve or maintain National Board certification, a credential granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The bill also mandates an independent evaluation of these programs and makes several amendments to existing laws concerning the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, including changes to its reporting duties and data collection processes, with the overall act set to become effective on July 1, 2026, and declared an emergency.
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Bill Summary: education - Teacher Effectiveness and Excellence Act - growth-based Teacher Compensation Program - pilot program - eligibility - National Board Certification Bonus Program - Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability - directing reporting of certain data - noncodification - codification - effective date - emergency ]
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 04/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Ronny Johns (R)*, Adam Pugh (R)*, Jacob Rosecrants (D), John Waldron (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #HB4143 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Motor vehicles; modifying damage amount requiring a written report of collision; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning motor vehicle traffic collisions, raises the minimum damage amount that requires a written report to the Department of Public Safety from $300 to $3,000 for collisions involving damage to vehicles or other property, and also for law enforcement officers investigating collisions on public roadways. Importantly, the bill exempts accidents from reporting requirements when all parties involved agree to exchange information and there is no injury, death, or damage to property other than the vehicles themselves. This change aims to streamline reporting for minor incidents. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 10-108 and 40-102, which relate to traffic collisions and reports; modifying damage amount requiring a written report of collision; exempting certain accidents from reporting requirements; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Manger (R)*, Kelly Hines (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Reported Do Pass Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed
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OK bill #HB4128 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Game and fish; seasons and rules; mountain lions and black bears; Commission authority; specific dates; effective date.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law concerning game and fish regulations, specifically focusing on mountain lions and black bears. It allows the Wildlife Conservation Commission (the state agency responsible for managing wildlife) to establish an open hunting season for these animals. A key change is the inclusion of a muzzleloader and archery period for bear hunting that will run concurrently with the deer muzzleloader season. For three specific southeastern counties—LeFlore, McCurtain, and Pushmataha—the archery season for bears will now begin no later than September 15th each year and continue through the deer muzzleloading season. Furthermore, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is authorized to set yearly total harvest limits for black bears, with a minimum limit of two hundred bears per year. The bill also includes a provision for an effective date of September 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 5-401, which relates to seasons and rules; providing an exception to open season declaration; establishing start date for archery period in certain counties; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to prescribe yearly total harvest limits; providing an exception; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Fetgatter (R)*, Spencer Kern (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Failed in Committee - Agriculture and Wildlife
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OK bill #HB4072 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public Finance; Public Finance Act of 2026; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund Act," creating a sovereign wealth fund to promote long-term economic growth and fiscal stability by saving and investing a portion of state revenues, particularly those from energy resources, with the goal of generating income to reduce reliance on income taxation. The fund, managed by the Invest in Oklahoma Board, will retain all interest and income, be invested prudently with diversification, and its principal (corpus) cannot be reduced except under specific conditions. Distributable earnings, defined as up to 4% of the preceding five-year average asset valuation, can be used for public purposes after the fund reaches $1 billion or after a ten-year lockout period, with distributions beginning the fiscal year following the State Board of Equalization's certification. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify terminology related to the Revenue Stabilization Fund, modify revenue certification and apportionment calculations, allow the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund to participate in the Invest in Oklahoma Program, and adjust the apportionment of gross production taxes on oil and natural gas and corporate income taxes to direct a portion of excess revenues to the new trust fund. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act related to public finance; creating the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund Act; authorizing certain reference; announcing legislative intent; defining terms; creating the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund; establishing revolving fund characteristics; requiring interest and income be retained by the trust fund; providing for administration, management, and oversight of the trust fund; requiring certain investment standards; requiring diversification of investments and other risk management efforts; providing exception; authorizing delegation of certain authorities; limiting delegation by certain standard; defining scope of investment authority; authorizing certain actions by the State Treasurer related to employment and contracting; making efforts subject to certain approval; requiring the establishment of guidelines and investment policies; exempting certain contracting from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; requiring certain written process; requiring certain administrative support be provided; limiting administrative support; authorizing certain reimbursements from certain assets; requiring investments follow a written policy including certain goals; requiring delivery of policy and modifications of such policy to certain entities following certain timelines; requiring the publishing of annual reports under manner and timelines; requiring certain elements be included in report; limiting utilization and disposition of trust fund assets; providing exceptions; requiring certain computations, communications, and deposits of distributable earnings under certain conditions; establishing timeline for certain communications and deposits; requiring certain action of the State Board of Equalization; limiting the reduction of corpus; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.102, which relates to the Revenue Stabilization Fund; clarifying terminology associated with fund deposits; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 307, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.103), which relates to revenue certification and apportionment by the State Board of Equalization; modifying certain calculations and apportionments; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 71.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 71.1), which relates to the Invest in Oklahoma Board; requiring the fulfillment of certain duties; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2402, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2402), which relates to public entities authorized to participate in the Invest in Oklahoma Program; authorizing participation by the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund; modifying certain apportionments; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1004, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 490, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1004), which relates to the apportionment of proceeds from the gross production tax on oil and natural gas; modifying apportionments; adding apportionments; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2352, which relates to the apportionment of proceeds from the income tax on corporations; modifying apportionment and adding apportionment; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Trey Caldwell (R)*, Chuck Hall (R)*, John Kane (R), John Haste (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Emergency added
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OK bill #SB1794 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Mental health; creating the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act; requiring establishment of certain behavioral health vacancy registry; mandating certain reporting. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act, mandates the creation and maintenance of a secure, electronic statewide registry by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to help expedite placements for individuals needing emergency detention, protective custody, assessment, or court-ordered competency evaluations and restoration services. "Covered facilities," which include licensed or certified behavioral health facilities but exclude hospitals, will be required to report their available treatment capacity, including staffed beds and admission criteria, in near real-time. Authorized referral sources, such as courts and crisis providers, can access this registry to request placements, and covered facilities must respond within a set timeframe, with documented reasons for denial. While hospitals can voluntarily participate in the registry, their participation is not mandatory unless required by contract or federal law, and their involvement does not change their obligations under federal laws like EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act). The registry will exclude personally identifiable consumer health information and comply with privacy laws like HIPAA, with only aggregate, de-identified data being publicly reported. The Department will issue a request for proposals to develop and implement the registry, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and functionality, and will promulgate rules to govern its operation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to mental health; creating the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act; providing short title; defining terms; requiring establishment of certain behavioral health vacancy registry; describing registry; requiring registry to include certain dedicated forensic competency module; mandating certain participation and reporting; requiring certain updates and accurate reporting; allowing registry access and placement requests by authorized referral sources; imposing certain requirements and restrictions on covered facilities; stating certain grounds for corrective action; making registry participation voluntary for hospitals; authorizing, requiring, and prohibiting certain acts by hospitals; providing certain construction; authorizing certain audits and administrative remedies; directing confidentiality of registry data and compliance with privacy laws; authorizing certain public reporting; requiring issuance of certain request for proposals; imposing certain requirements and restrictions related to request for proposals; directing promulgation of rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Brenda Stanley (R)*, Cindy Roe (R)*, Julia Kirt (D), Ellyn Hefner (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing (15:00:00 4/13/2026 Room 206)
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AZ bill #HB4056 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Legislators; public records; fees; exemption
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law to create a new section, 39-130, concerning public records requests made by legislators. Specifically, it states that any legislator making a public records request in their official capacity cannot be charged any fees or be responsible for any costs associated with that request. Furthermore, any public records provided to a legislator under these circumstances must be delivered in an electronic format. This provision aims to ensure legislators can access public information efficiently and without financial burden when performing their duties.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending title 39, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 39-130; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Teresa Martinez (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Transmit to House
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OR bill #HB4144 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Relating to batteries.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a battery producer responsibility program in Oregon, requiring manufacturers and sellers of batteries and products containing batteries (referred to as "covered producers" and "covered products") to manage the end-of-life of these items. Covered producers must join a "battery producer responsibility organization" (a non-profit group acting on behalf of producers) which will then develop and implement a statewide program for the responsible management of "covered batteries" (portable and medium-sized batteries, with some exceptions like those in medical devices or vehicles). These organizations must submit detailed plans to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for approval, outlining how they will ensure convenient collection sites across the state, educate the public about battery recycling, manage collected batteries responsibly, and report annually on their activities. The bill also sets penalties for violations, including significant fines for producers who fail to join a program, and creates a dedicated "Battery Producer Responsibility Fund" to support the DEQ's administration and enforcement of these new regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to batteries; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 459.995.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 25 : Em Levy (D)*, Courtney Neron Misslin (D)*, Hai Pham (D)*, Sue Rieke Smith (D)*, Janeen Sollman (D)*, Tom Andersen (D), Willy Chotzen (D), Lisa Fragala (D), Mark Gamba (D), David Gomberg (D), Ken Helm (D), Shannon Isadore (D), Bobby Levy (R), John Lively (D), Pam Marsh (D), Sarah Finger McDonald (D), Nancy Nathanson (D), Travis Nelson (D), Jules Walters (D), Anthony Broadman (D), Lew Frederick (D), Deb Patterson (D), Katherine Pham (D), Floyd Prozanski (D), Lisa Reynolds (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Chapter 119, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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OK bill #HB3647 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Health information; Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026; Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange; powers and duties; state-designated entity; time period requirement; exemptions; terms; governance and oversight; submission of public health data for integration into the initiative; unique identifier; confidentiality, privacy, and security of data; use or disclosure of data; penalties; remittance or mitigation; Insurance Department; Oklahoma Health Care
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026, creating an Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to oversee the designation of a state-designated entity for health information exchange and enforce the initiative. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive database of health-related information, including claims data, unique identifiers, and demographic information for residents, to improve the assessment of healthcare utilization, expenditures, and performance in the state. This database will be managed by the state-designated entity and overseen by the Office, with data submission requirements for "submitting entities" (which include most health insurers and benefit plans with at least 2,000 covered individuals, and certain state-administered plans) beginning July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates the integration of public health data from the State Department of Health into this initiative. Importantly, all data collected will be treated as confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, with strict privacy and security measures aligned with federal laws like HIPAA. A Health Care Cost Transparency Board is also established within the Insurance Department to analyze the data and provide recommendations to improve healthcare affordability and transparency. Penalties, not exceeding $1,000 per day, may be assessed by the Insurance Department for failure to submit data, with proceeds from fines used to fund the initiative.
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Bill Summary: health information - Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026 - Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange - powers and duties of the Office - state-designated entity for health information exchange - requirement - exemptions - Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative - governance and oversight - compliance - public health data - unique identifier - confidentiality, privacy, and security of data - penalties - remittance or mitigation of penalties - Insurance Department - proceeds - Oklahoma Health Care Authority - allowed uses of funds - Health Care Cost Transparency Board - Oklahoma Open Records Act - codification
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Preston Stinson (R)*, Paul Rosino (R)*, Carl Newton (R), Nick Archer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
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KY bill #HB504 • Last Action 04/13/2026
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the operations, maintenance, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of Kentucky for the fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028, covering the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, Family Court, District Court, and related administrative offices and services. It includes specific allocations for court operations, local facilities, and judicial retirement, with provisions for maintaining mandated services, utilizing video arraignment technology to reduce costs, and reporting on expenditures. The bill also outlines a capital projects budget, authorizes lease agreements, and establishes general provisions for expenditure authority, budget adjustments, and reporting requirements, including a two percent salary increase for eligible employees in each of the two fiscal years. Furthermore, it mandates participation in budget reduction or surplus expenditure plans, with exemptions for constitutional duties and use allowance obligations.
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Bill Summary: The Judicial Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jason Petrie (R)*, Adam Bowling (R), Josh Bray (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: line items vetoed
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IL bill #HB4514 • Last Action 04/13/2026
GENERAL RATE INCREASE HEARINGS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that for any general rate increase requested by a gas, electric, water, or sewer public utility, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) must hold at least one public hearing where members of the public can offer their input. Affected customers, known as ratepayers, will have the opportunity to testify and submit written statements, which will become part of the official record for the ICC's decision-making process. These hearings will be held within the utility's service territory, with the ICC required to select a location that is easily accessible, considering population density and public transit options. The ICC must provide at least 14 days' notice for these hearings, adhering to the Open Meetings Act, which ensures transparency in government proceedings. The hearings can be conducted by the full Commission, a single commissioner, or an administrative law judge, and the ICC is required to consider all public testimony and comments when making its final decision on the rate increase, including specific findings in its order detailing how public input influenced the outcome.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, for any general rate increase requested by a gas, electric, water, or sewer public utility company under the provisions of the Act, and upon request from any ratepayer affected by the requested general rate increase or any group with members affected by the requested general rate increase, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall hold at least one in-person public hearing during which members of the public can provide input on the requested general rate increase. Provides that any ratepayer affected by a requested general rate increase or group with members affected by a requested general rate increase may testify at the public hearing and may file statements that pertain to the subject matter of the public hearing with the person or persons conducting the public hearing. Provides that a public hearing shall be held in the service territory of the public utility that requested a general rate increase at a time and location to be determined by the Commission. Requires the Commission to comply with certain requirements when determining the location of a public hearing. Provides that the Commission shall provide reasonable notice to the ratepayers affected by a requested general rate increase and any groups with members affected by a requested general rate increase regarding a public hearing under the amendatory provisions. Provides that "reasonable notice" means notice that is provided at least 30 calendar days before a public hearing and that is given to the public and to each customer of the applicable gas, electric, water, or sewer public utility company. Provides that the gas, electric, water, or sewer public utility company shall provide notice of a ratepayer's right to request a public hearing, including a description of the ratepayer's right, to all customers potentially affected by a requested general rate increase in the first bill that is sent to each applicable customer after the filing of the requested general rate increase. Sets forth requirements for the notice. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Nabeela Syed (D)*, Omar Williams (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
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IL bill #HB5553 • Last Action 04/13/2026
END TEAR GAS EXPOSURES ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act, aims to protect individuals in Illinois from dangerous chemical agents by establishing strict regulations and remedies. It creates a Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health, composed of medical professionals, scientists, legal experts, and community representatives, to advise on safety standards for chemical irritant agents. The bill generally prohibits the deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents (substances like tear gas that cause eye irritation and temporary blindness), with limited exceptions for interstate commerce, manufacturers in sealed containers, and personal self-defense with small quantities. For pepper spray, the Department of Public Health must establish rules for approving formulations, including limits on active ingredients, restrictions on harmful additives and delivery mechanisms (like area dispersal), and mandatory safety testing, particularly for vulnerable populations. A public database will be maintained of approved formulations and any reported adverse events. The bill also requires reporting of chemical irritant deployments not used for personal self-defense and establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals injured by prohibited or unapproved agents to sue for damages, and grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General and certain non-profit or labor organizations, with remedies including civil penalties and injunctive relief, all of which will contribute to the newly created Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act. Establishes the Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health, and sets forth the Board's membership and duties. Prohibits deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents in the State, except for limited purposes. Requires the Department to adopt rules for approval of pepper spray formulations, including safety standards, testing protocols, and restrictions on delivery mechanisms. Directs the Department to maintain a public database of approved formulations and adverse event reports. Provides for reporting of chemical irritant deployments other than for personal self-defense. Creates a private right of action and enforcement authority for the Attorney General and certain organizations, with remedies including damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief. Establishes the Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund. Includes home rule limitation and severability provisions and transition and compliance periods. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Edgar González (D)*, Kelly Cassidy (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Will Guzzardi (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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IL bill #HB4956 • Last Action 04/13/2026
LOC GOV-ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies regulations concerning energy storage systems, which are facilities that can store and release energy, with a capacity greater than 500 kilowatts. Key changes include requiring facility owners to submit detailed farmland drainage plans that specifically outline how subsurface drainage affected by construction or deconstruction will be repaired according to an agricultural impact mitigation agreement, rather than a decommissioning plan. Counties will now be mandated, rather than permitted, to require facility owners to provide a decommissioning plan, which details how the facility will be removed and the land restored. Furthermore, counties will be required to obtain specific operational and safety reports from facility owners before commercial operation, including commissioning reports, hazard mitigation analyses, and emergency operations plans, all adhering to standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The bill also mandates that energy storage system owners enter into a single agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each system, which is a contract designed to minimize the impact of construction and deconstruction on agricultural land, and requires these agreements to be made available on-site during construction or deconstruction activities.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (ii) a hazard mitigation analysis meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (iii) an emergency operations plan meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; and (iv) a warning that complies with specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association. Provides that the energy storage system owner shall enter into one agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each energy storage system. Requires the agricultural impact mitigation agreement for an energy storage system to include specified plans. Requires a commercial renewable energy facility owner to make available a copy of the signed agricultural impact mitigation agreement at the site of the commercial renewable energy facility during any construction or deconstruction activities. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Anthony DeLuca (D)*, Steve Reick (R), Joe Sosnowski (R), Nicolle Grasse (D), Jason Bunting (R), Tony McCombie (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
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MD bill #HB154 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Open Meetings Act - County Boards of Education - Enhanced Requirements (Local Boards of Education Transparency Act)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Local Boards of Education Transparency Act, enhances the requirements of the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, ensuring greater public access to their proceedings. Specifically, it mandates that these boards must provide live video streaming of their open meetings if they are held at their headquarters or at a location where they have held at least five meetings in the preceding year. Furthermore, the bill requires these boards to maintain complete and unedited archived video recordings of all open meetings that were live-streamed on their respective websites for a minimum of five years after the meeting date, with exceptions allowing for the removal of pornographic, obscene, or student privacy-violating content, provided the Open Meetings Law Compliance Board is notified of any edits. This legislation aims to increase transparency by making meeting content more accessible to the public for an extended period.
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Bill Summary: Establishing enhanced requirements under the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners; requiring county boards and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to maintain on their respective websites an archived video recording of each open meeting for which live video streaming was made available for a minimum of 5 years after the meeting; authorizing county boards and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to edit certain content from the recordings; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marc Korman (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Feldman) Adopted
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CA bill #SB1010 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Solid waste: Refrigerant Stewardship and Recovery Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Refrigerant Stewardship and Recovery Act, establishes a new program to manage refrigerants and other hazardous materials in household appliances at the end of their life. It requires manufacturers, referred to as "producers," of certain appliances containing refrigerants, such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners (collectively "covered products"), to join a "producer responsibility organization" (PRO). This PRO, approved by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (the "department"), will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the collection, transportation, dismantling, refrigerant recovery, recycling, reclamation, destruction, and safe disposal of these covered products. The bill mandates that PROs submit detailed plans for department approval, and upon approval, producers must participate in these plans to avoid civil penalties. The department is tasked with adopting regulations to implement this program by January 1, 2029, and PROs will be required to submit annual reports and pay fees to cover the department's regulatory costs, which will be deposited into a dedicated Refrigerant Stewardship Recovery Fund. The bill also authorizes the department to impose significant daily penalties for violations, with higher penalties for intentional or knowing violations, and establishes a penalty account within the fund for collected fines. Importantly, the bill aims to protect the environment and public health by ensuring proper management of refrigerants, which can be harmful greenhouse gases if released, and by promoting reuse and recycling of appliance components.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 13.2 (commencing with Section 42670) to Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelique Ashby (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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VA bill #HB1414 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Children; certain injuries to be reported by physicians, etc., penalties for failure to report.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect by expanding the types of injuries that must be reported and increasing penalties for failure to report, particularly when the abuse or neglect occurs in a hospital, institution, or facility where children are placed for care. Specifically, it clarifies that suspected violations of certain sexual assault laws involving children must be reported, and it introduces new penalties for those required to report who fail to do so within 24 hours of suspecting abuse or neglect. For offenses occurring in facilities like hospitals or institutions where children are committed or placed for care, a first offense of failing to report is a Class 1 misdemeanor (a less serious criminal offense), while a second or subsequent offense becomes a Class 6 felony (a more serious criminal offense). This is a change from current law, which imposes fines for initial failures and a Class 1 misdemeanor only for specific completed or attempted sexual offenses, regardless of the location. The bill also clarifies that the person in charge of such facilities is responsible for ensuring reports are made by their professional staff.
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Bill Summary: Requirement that certain injuries to children be reported by physicians, nurses, teachers, etc.; penalties for failure to report. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person required to file a report, pursuant to relevant law, who fails to do so as soon as possible, but not longer than 24 hours after having reason to suspect a reportable offense of child abuse or neglect where such reportable offense is alleged to have occurred at a private or state-operated hospital, institution, or facility to which children have been committed or where children have been placed for care and treatment. The bill also provides that a second or subsequent conviction is a Class 6 felony. The bill further expands the mandatory reporting requirements for certain enumerated persons in their professional or official capacities to include certain offenses related to children and certain obscenity and related offenses and applies all such mandatory reporting requirements to all public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers, including those associated with interscholastic teams and clubs. Under current law, the mandatory reporting requirements apply to such enumerated persons who suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child and to public or private sports organization or team athletic coaches, directors, or adult volunteers.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Delores McQuinn (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Nadarius Clark (D), Joshua Cole (D), Nicole Cole (D), Lindsey Dougherty (D), Margaret Franklin (D), J.R. Henson (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), May Nivar (D), Marcia Price (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Irene Shin (D), J.J. Singh (D), Josh Thomas (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 845 (effective 7/1/2026)
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KY bill #HB500 • Last Action 04/13/2026
AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill outlines the State/Executive Branch Budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, detailing appropriations for the operating and capital projects budgets. It allocates funds across various state cabinets and departments, including specific provisions for salary increments, program funding, and operational expenses. Key areas addressed include funding for general government functions, economic development initiatives, education (with a significant focus on the SEEK program and school facilities), health and family services (including Medicaid benefits and behavioral health services), justice and public safety (covering corrections, state police, and juvenile justice), postsecondary education (scholarships, university funding, and capital projects), and tourism, arts, and heritage. The bill also includes provisions for budget reduction plans in case of revenue shortfalls, a surplus expenditure plan, and details the allocation of Phase I Tobacco Settlement funds for various programs. Important terms include "General Fund" (state tax revenue), "Road Fund" (revenue from motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration), "Restricted Funds" (revenue restricted by law or federal grant for specific purposes), and "Federal Funds" (money received from the federal government). The bill also specifies salary increases for state employees and outlines conditions for capital projects and fund transfers.
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Bill Summary: The State/Executive Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; details Part V, Funds Transfer; details Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and details Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jason Petrie (R)*, Kim Banta (R), Adam Bowling (R), Josh Bray (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: line items vetoed
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VA bill #HB1476 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Virginia law to allow law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies, which are established to review police conduct, to hold closed meetings to discuss specific complaint investigations, including criminal investigative files and audit findings related to police operations. It also grants these oversight bodies and any appointed independent policing auditors access to certain law-enforcement records concerning juveniles when necessary for their duties. Furthermore, the bill permits the disclosure of information about crimes involving sexual assault, sexual abuse, or family abuse to these oversight bodies and independent auditors. The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state law that generally requires government meetings and records to be open to the public, but it includes exemptions for specific situations, which this bill expands.
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Bill Summary: Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; closed meetings; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records. Provides an exemption to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to allow closed meetings for discussion or consideration by any law-enforcement civilian oversight body established pursuant to general law or established by a local governing body before July 1, 2020, and operating in a manner consistent with such law of the criminal investigative files, audit findings, and deliberations regarding police operations related to a specific complaint before the body involving any violation or attempted violation of certain offenses. The bill allows inspection of certain law-enforcement records concerning juveniles by such civilian oversight bodies when required to perform their duties and by any independent policing auditor, manager, director, or other person appointed by the local governing body to support such civilian oversight body. Finally, the bill allows disclosure of certain information regarding crimes involving sexual assault, sexual abuse, or family abuse to such civilian oversight body and independent policing auditor, manager, director, or other person appointed by the local governing body.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Charlie Schmidt (D)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 861 (effective 7/1/2026)
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SC bill #H5309 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," allowing South Carolina to join with other states that adopt the same agreement to facilitate the movement of teachers across state lines. The compact aims to create a streamlined pathway for teachers to obtain licensure in new states, support military spouses relocating due to service, improve the exchange of information between states regarding teacher credentials and disciplinary actions, and remove employment barriers for qualified out-of-state teachers, all while preserving each state's authority to regulate its teaching profession. Key definitions include "active military member," "eligible military spouse," "licensing authority" (the entity responsible for teacher licensing), and "unencumbered license" (a current, valid teaching credential without restrictions). The compact establishes an "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission" to oversee its implementation and includes provisions for rulemaking, information exchange, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 64 To Title 59 So As To Enact The "interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," To Provide The State Of South Carolina Hereby Enters The Compact With Any And All States Legally Joining Therein According To The Terms Of The Compact, And To Adopt The Terms Of The Compact In Its Substantial Form.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Shannon Erickson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Scrivener's error corrected
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VA bill #SB542 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, to be overseen by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (VCCA), with no retail sales permitted before January 1, 2027. It transfers oversight of certain regulated hemp products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the VCCA on that date. The bill also makes numerous amendments to existing laws, including those related to state employee health insurance, disclosure requirements for public officials, closed meetings, the definition of "marijuana" and related terms, licensing and regulation of various cannabis businesses (cultivation, processing, retail, testing, delivery, and microbusinesses), home cultivation, prohibited acts by licensees, taxes, and penalties. It also addresses issues like impact licensees, labor peace agreements, financial services for cannabis businesses, and the regulation of hemp products. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for tribal governments to enter into compacts for marijuana regulation on tribal lands and makes changes to criminal statutes related to controlled substances, including marijuana, by removing references to marijuana in certain offenses and adjusting penalties. The bill also repeals several existing sections related to hemp and marijuana and specifies effective dates for its various provisions, with many sections taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill provides that no retail sales may occur prior to January 1, 2027. Effective January 1, 2027, the bill also moves oversight of the retail sale of certain regulated hemp products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. This bill incorporates SB 671 and SB 826 and is identical to HB 642.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lashrecse Aird (D)*, Louise Lucas (D), Aaron Rouse (D)
• Versions: 12 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 74
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB542)
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VA bill #SB640 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Child abuse or neglect; centralized hotline system for reports or complaints, etc.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized hotline system for reporting child abuse and neglect, transferring the responsibility for receiving and initially assessing these reports from local social services departments to the state Department of Social Services (DSS). The Commissioner of DSS will gain the authority to create and enforce corrective action plans for local social services departments that fail to administer programs properly or that pose a risk to children's well-being, with the power to temporarily take control of operations if these plans are not followed. The bill also expands the definition of "social services" to include adult services and mandates a study on child protective services screening processes and the creation of a task force to improve the overall social services system. Importantly, the provisions related to centralized intake will take effect on July 1, 2027, with a phased implementation of this new system occurring between July 1, 2028, and July 1, 2030.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; corrective action plans; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect. Establishes a centralized hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and grants the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to create and enforce a corrective action plan for any local board of social services or local department of social services that (i) fails to administer public assistance and social services programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations or (ii) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child or adult. The bill permits similar authority for any local board of social services that (a) fails to provide child welfare services in accordance with applicable law or regulations or (b) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child. Under the bill, if a local board or department fails to comply with a corrective action plan, the Commissioner has the authority to temporarily assume control of all or part of the local board's operations. The bill also provides that, when a local board of social services or local department of social services requests assistance, the Commissioner has the authority to utilize staff of the Department of Social Services or contract with private entities to provide public assistance and social services programs in the locality served by the local board or department. The bill requires the Department of Social Services to establish and maintain a hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect hotline. The bill also adds adult services to the definition of "social services" for purposes of Title 63.2 (Welfare (Social Services)). The bill directs the Department of Social Services to (1) promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill and (2) contract with a third party by August 1, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive study and review of the screening process used for child protective services complaints across Virginia. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a Social Services Task Force to develop a comprehensive improvement plan to address changes needed within the State Department of Social Services and the local departments of social services. The provisions of the bill related to centralized intake have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Todd Pillion (R)*, Jennifer Boysko (D), Jennifer Carroll Foy (D), Adam Ebbin (D), David Suetterlein (R), Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 900 (effective 7/1/2026)
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VA bill #SB661 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations and taxation for electronic skill gaming devices, defining them as machines where player skill predominantly determines the outcome and cash prizes can be won. The Virginia Lottery will oversee these devices, requiring registration and licensing for manufacturers, distributors, operators, and host locations, with specific rules for each. A 25 percent tax will be levied on the gross profits (revenue minus prizes) generated by these devices, with the tax proceeds going into a new "Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund." From this fund, 15% will go to localities where host locations operate, 6.5% to the Department for administrative costs, 2.5% to the "Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund," 1% to the State Police for gaming enforcement, and the remainder to the general fund. The bill also includes provisions for a voluntary exclusion program for individuals who wish to ban themselves from playing these devices, along with criminal and civil penalties for violations, including forfeiture of illegal devices and potential imprisonment for certain offenses. Localities will have the option to hold referendums to prohibit these devices within their jurisdiction.
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Bill Summary: Regulation and taxation of electronic skill gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the registration and licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic skill gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery. The bill imposes a 25 percent tax on all gross profits generated from the play of such electronic skill gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds after deposit in the Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund, established in the bill. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic skill gaming devices.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Aaron Rouse (D)*, Christie New Craig (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 16 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed by Governor
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VA bill #HB1263 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on public employees engaging in collective bargaining, establishing a framework for public sector unions in Virginia. It creates the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee this process, including determining appropriate bargaining units and conducting elections for exclusive bargaining representatives, which are organizations chosen by employees to negotiate on their behalf. Public employers, meaning state agencies and local governments, are required to negotiate in good faith with these representatives regarding wages, hours, and other employment conditions. The bill also establishes the Virginia Home Care Council to promote the stability of individual home care providers, designating it as the public employer for these providers solely for collective bargaining purposes, while preserving the rights of participants (those receiving care) and their representatives to hire, fire, and direct their providers. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with developing necessary regulations by July 1, 2028, which will then be transferred to the PERB. Until these regulations are in place, existing local ordinances or resolutions will govern any collective bargaining activities.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; individual home care providers; Virginia Home Care Council established; Public Employee Relations Board established; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining units and provide for certification and decertification elections for exclusive bargaining representatives of state employees and local government employees. The bill requires public employers and employee organizations that are exclusive bargaining representatives to meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill establishes the Virginia Home Care Council within the Department of Medical Assistance Services to promote the stability of the individual provider workforce in the Commonwealth and tasks the Council with serving as the public employer of individual providers, as defined in the bill, for purposes of collective bargaining pursuant to the bill's provisions. The bill repeals a provision that declares that in any procedure providing for the designation, selection, or authorization of a labor organization to represent employees the right of an individual employee to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right that shall be guaranteed from infringement. The bill directs the Department of Labor and Industry to promulgate any regulations necessary to effectuate the bill's provisions by July 1, 2028, and provides that upon the establishment of the Public Employee Relations Board, such regulations shall be transferred to the Board. The bill provides that until such regulations are adopted, no petitions or elections shall take place pursuant to the bill's provisions except pursuant to an ordinance or resolution adopted under current law. This bill is identical to SB 378.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 58 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Elizabeth Guzmán (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Jeion Ward (D), Jessica Anderson (D), Bonita Anthony (D), Alex Askew (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), Gretchen Bulova (D), Katrina Callsen (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Betsy Carr (D), Stacey Carroll (D), Laura Jane Cohen (D), Joshua Cole (D), Nicole Cole (D), Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D), Rae Cousins (D), Mark Downey (D), Michael Feggans (D), Lily Franklin (D), Debra Gardner (D), Jackie Glass (D), C.E. Hayes (D), Dan Helmer (D), J.R. Henson (D), Phil Hernandez (D), Charniele Herring (D), Patrick Hope (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Paul Krizek (D), Amy Laufer (D), Alfonso Lopez (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Fernando Martinez (D), Adele McClure (D), Garrett McGuire (D), Delores McQuinn (D), Leslie Chambers Mehta (D), May Nivar (D), Kimberly Adams (D), Marcia Price (D), Sam Rasoul (D), Atoosa Reaser (D), David Reid (D), Holly Seibold (D), Irene Shin (D), Marcus Simon (D), Shelly Simonds (D), J.J. Singh (D), Richard Sullivan (D), Josh Thomas (D), Virgil Thornton (D), Vivian Watts (D), Rodney Willett (D), Saddam Salim (D), Kannan Srinivasan (D)
• Versions: 10 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 72
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Governor's recommendation received by House
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CA bill #AB1801 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to require public agencies, including cities and counties, to follow specific public notice and comment procedures before approving or executing any document related to the building or reuse of existing facilities by private entities for the purpose of housing or detaining individuals in civil immigration custody. These procedures include providing public notice at least 180 days in advance, making related documents accessible, and holding at least two public meetings to solicit and hear comments. The bill also specifies the content, posting, publication, and broadcast requirements for the public notice, as well as the conduct of the meetings, and clarifies that these provisions apply independently to each public entity. The bill states that these requirements are declaratory of existing law, meaning they are intended to clarify and confirm what is already understood to be legally required.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1670.9 of the Civil Code, relating to detention facilities.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Alex Lee (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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CA bill #SB1108 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy within the Natural Resources Agency to protect, conserve, and restore the natural and ecological resources of the Grassland Ecological Area and the Grassland Focus Area, which are significant wetland and grassland complexes in California's Central Valley. The conservancy will be governed by a nine-member board, including representatives from state agencies, local governments, landowners, and conservation organizations, and will have powers to acquire land from willing sellers, make grants, and enter into management agreements. It aims to increase tourism and recreation opportunities, reduce natural disaster risks, improve water and air quality, and support the regional economy, while also establishing a dedicated Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy Fund for its operations. The bill also clarifies that it does not grant the conservancy powers of a city or county to regulate land use or water rights, and it includes provisions for state reimbursement to local agencies if the bill imposes state-mandated costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Division 23.1 (commencing with Section 33230) to the Public Resources Code, relating to conservancies.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anna Caballero (D)*, Tim Grayson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: April 13 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
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VA bill #HB642 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, to be overseen by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (VCCA), with no retail sales permitted before January 1, 2027. It revises definitions related to hemp products to align with the VCCA's regulatory authority, moving oversight of certain regulated hemp products from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the VCCA. The bill also introduces new licensing categories for marijuana establishments, including cultivation facilities, processing facilities, transporters, delivery operators, microbusinesses, retail stores, and testing facilities, with specific regulations for each, including canopy limits for cultivation and restrictions on vertical integration. It establishes an "impact licensee" category to promote participation from communities disproportionately affected by past marijuana prohibition, offering financial and technical assistance through the Virginia Cannabis Equity Business Loan Fund. The bill details requirements for product testing, labeling, packaging, and advertising, and sets penalties for violations, including civil penalties and license suspensions or revocations. It also addresses home cultivation of marijuana for personal use, allowing up to four plants per residence, and includes provisions for tribal governments to regulate marijuana on their lands through compacts with the Commonwealth. Furthermore, the bill amends various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect the new regulatory structure, including changes to disclosure requirements for state officers and employees, and updates to laws concerning controlled substances and drug paraphernalia to include marijuana. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of employees from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the VCCA and outlines specific timelines for the VCCA to issue licenses, adopt regulations, and report on market performance and equity initiatives.
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Bill Summary: Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill provides that no retail sales may occur prior to January 1, 2027. Effective January 1, 2027, the bill also moves oversight of the retail sale of certain regulated hemp products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. This bill is identical to SB 542.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Paul Krizek (D)*, Dan Helmer (D), Rae Cousins (D), Jackie Glass (D), Marcia Price (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 11 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB642)
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MA bill #H4399 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Further amending the charter of the town of Middleton
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several amendments to the charter of the town of Middleton, making changes to various aspects of the town's governance and administrative procedures. The bill updates provisions related to Town Meeting procedures, such as modifying quorum requirements, budget considerations, and the order of article discussions. It revises election processes, including the regular election date and recall procedures for elected officials. The bill clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various town boards and officials, including the Select Board, Town Administrator, and other appointed positions. It establishes new guidelines for budget preparation, capital improvements planning, and personnel management. The bill also introduces provisions for regular review of the town charter and bylaws, ensures transparency in town government operations, and sets standards for board and committee conduct. Specific changes include allowing the Select Board to change election dates for public health reasons, establishing procedures for investigating town affairs, defining the Town Administrator's duties, and creating a process for appointing an acting Town Administrator. The amendments aim to streamline municipal operations, improve governance, and provide clearer guidelines for town officials and boards.
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Bill Summary: Relative to amending the charter of the town of Middleton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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• Introduced: 08/11/2025
• Added: 08/12/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Brad Jones (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 08/11/2025
• Last Action: Passed to be engrossed
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MA bill #H3934 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Establishing the town of Plymouth Land Bank
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Town of Plymouth Land Bank, a public entity designed to acquire, manage, and develop land for various community purposes. The Land Bank will be administered by a nine-member Commission appointed by different town bodies, including the Select Board, Town Meeting, Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, Open Space Committee, and Land Use and Acquisition Committee. The Land Bank is authorized to acquire real property interests for five primary land use categories: natural and open space, active recreation, municipal use, and affordable housing. To fund its operations, the bill imposes a 2% transaction fee on real estate transfers within the town, with certain exemptions for first-time homebuyers, transfers to government entities, family gifts, and affordable housing developments. The Land Bank will have broad powers to purchase, improve, and dispose of land, issue bonds, and manage its properties consistent with the town's existing master, open space, and housing plans. Commissioners will serve three-year terms without compensation and must follow strict ethical guidelines. The bill requires annual reporting to state and local authorities and includes provisions for financial management, penalty enforcement for unpaid transaction fees, and a liberal interpretation of the act's intent to support the welfare of Plymouth and its residents.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a Plymouth land bank in the town of Plymouth. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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• Introduced: 03/20/2025
• Added: 03/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 2 : Michelle Badger (D)*, Kathy LaNatra (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/13/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
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CA bill #AB1805 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Emergency services: State 911 Advisory and Oversight Board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the State 911 Advisory Board, renaming it the State 911 Advisory and Oversight Board and expanding its membership to include a representative from the Department of Technology, while also giving the board oversight authority over the California 911 Emergency Communications Office (CalOES) and the ability to hire independent experts. It also requires CalOES to submit quarterly reports to the Legislature on the development and implementation of the Next Generation 911 system, which is a more advanced emergency communication system designed to handle voice, text, and data. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the California State Auditor conduct an audit of CalOES's Next Generation 911 implementation by September 1, 2026, to assess various aspects of its progress and processes. Finally, it requires wireless service providers operating in high fire or earthquake threat districts to ensure minimum service levels, including 911 access and emergency alerts, and to develop and submit network resiliency plans to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) by April 1, 2027, with the PUC empowered to enforce these requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 53115.1 and 53115.2 of, and to add Sections 53115.4 and 53115.5 to, the Government Code, relating to emergency services.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rhodesia Ransom (D)*, Mia Bonta (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. Read second time and amended.
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MN bill #HF2505 • Last Action 04/13/2026
State-aid engineering and design standards variances modified, local road authorities authorized to adopt design elements without state-aid engineering and design variances, state-aid variance procedures modified, advisory committee established, and report required.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies state-aid engineering and design standards for county and municipal roadways, providing local road authorities with more flexibility in road design. The bill allows political subdivisions to adopt alternative roadway design standards from recognized sources like AASHTO, NACTO, and the Department of Transportation Facility Design Guide without requiring formal variances for certain design modifications. It establishes an advisory committee on design variances composed of legislators, transportation professionals, and local government representatives to review and make recommendations on variance requests. The bill streamlines the variance process by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, eliminating the need for variances in specific scenarios (such as narrowing lanes from 11 to 10 feet in urban contexts), and requiring the commissioner of transportation to give special consideration to safety improvements, particularly for non-motorized transportation near schools. The advisory committee will evaluate variance requests based on economic, social, safety, and environmental impacts, and the commissioner must notify legislative committees if a variance is denied, providing detailed justification. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, for county and municipal state-aid roadway projects, with the goal of making transportation infrastructure design more adaptable to local needs while maintaining safety standards.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying state-aid engineering and design standards variances; authorizing local road authorities to adopt design elements without state-aid engineering and design variances; modifying state-aid variance procedures; establishing advisory committee on design variances; requiring legislative notification for denied variances; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 162.02, subdivision 3a, by adding subdivisions; 162.09, subdivision 3a, by adding subdivisions; 162.155; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 162; repealing Minnesota Rules, parts 8820.3300, subparts 1, 1a, 3, 4; 8820.3400.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2025
• Added: 03/18/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Katie Jones (D)*, Samantha Sencer-Mura (D), Larry Kraft (D), Andy Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/17/2025
• Last Action: House Transportation Finance and Policy (13:00:00 4/13/2026 )
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CA bill #SB1095 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Fusion centers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by adding Section 8586.6 to the Government Code, aims to regulate "fusion centers," which are defined as state-owned centers operated by the Office of Emergency Services involving law enforcement and other governmental entities that gather, analyze, and share information. The bill prohibits these fusion centers from participating in or sharing information with any governmental entity or its contractor that assists with immigration enforcement, unless there is a judicial warrant or court order, and also prohibits them from providing office space to agencies engaged in immigration enforcement. Furthermore, it allows state and local elected officials and their staff to inspect fusion centers without prior notice. Starting in 2027, the Office of Emergency Services must submit an annual report to the Department of Justice detailing fusion center activities, data policies, and certifications of compliance, which the Department of Justice will then audit and submit to the Legislature. The bill also declares that records related to fusion centers are public records under the California Public Records Act, with specific exceptions for individual identifying information.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 8586.6 to the Government Code, relating to information sharing.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sasha Perez (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Hearing (15:00:00 4/13/2026 State Capitol, Room 112)
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CA bill #AB2489 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Controlled substances: research.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the California Veterans’ Right to Try Act, aims to expedite research into the therapeutic potential of certain controlled substances, specifically Schedule I or Schedule II drugs like psilocybin, for veterans suffering from severe mental health conditions. It authorizes the Research Advisory Panel, a state body that studies controlled substances, to submit applications to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials involving these substances. If the FDA does not approve these applications in a timely manner, the bill allows the Research Advisory Panel to provide expedited approval for research projects, provided they meet certain criteria, including independent peer review for scientific merit and rigorous standards. To qualify for participation in these trials, veterans must have been diagnosed with at least two severe or life-threatening mental health conditions and have been deemed ineligible for existing FDA-approved trials. The bill also makes a technical change to existing law regarding the lawful possession and use of psilocybin and psilocin for research, clarifying that such use must not violate federal law. This initiative is intended to address the disproportionately high rates of suicide and mental health crises among veterans, particularly those with co-occurring conditions that often exclude them from current research. The provisions of this article are set to remain in effect until January 1, 2032.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 11392 of, and to add and repeal Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 11214) of Chapter 5 of Division 10 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to controlled substances.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Josh Lowenthal (D)*, Jeff Gonzalez (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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MD bill #HB1012 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public Health - Local Suicide Fatality Review Teams - Authorization
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes counties and municipalities to establish local suicide fatality review teams, which are multidisciplinary and multiagency groups tasked with reviewing suicide deaths to identify contributing factors and recommend actions to prevent future suicides. These local teams must coordinate with the State Suicide Fatality Review Committee, referred to as the "State Team," and their meetings are generally closed to the public when discussing individual cases to protect privacy, exempting them from the Maryland Open Meetings Act under those circumstances. Importantly, any information gathered by these local teams is considered confidential and protected from public disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act, and individuals involved with the teams are prohibited from testifying in legal proceedings about the details of team meetings, ensuring a safe environment for open discussion and analysis to aid in suicide prevention efforts.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing a county or municipality to establish a local suicide fatality review team to coordinate with certain local child fatality review teams and the State Suicide Fatality Review Committee; authorizing a team to review suicide deaths in the county, identify factors associated with suicide, promote coordination among certain entities, and develop recommendations to prevent suicide; providing that certain information acquired by a local team is confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Kris Fair (D)*, Tiffany Alston (D), Heather Bagnall (D), Bonnie Cullison (D), Pamela Guzzone (D), Terri Hill (D), Steve Johnson (D), Aaron Kaufman (D), Lesley Lopez (D), Ashanti Martínez (D), Sandy Rosenberg (D), Kim Ross (D), Deni Taveras (D), Jennifer White Holland (D), Teresa Woorman (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading Passed
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MD bill #HB575 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused Absences for Civic Engagement
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires each county board of education in Maryland to adopt an attendance policy that excuses absences for public school students who engage in civic activities. Specifically, a student's absence will be excused if they testify, either in person or virtually, before a "public facing body" – defined as an entity that meets to set or carry out public policy, is subject to open meeting laws, and has members elected or appointed by the governor or a local executive authority – or if they conduct civic engagement activities such as meeting with members of such a body or contributing to policy discussions. The bill also allows for absences to be excused for participation in the Maryland General Assembly Page Program. These excused absences for civic engagement will be in addition to any other excused absences already permitted by a county board's policies and will allow for at least 15 hours or 2 school days for these activities, or the full duration of the Page Program. The bill also mandates that if a note is required to excuse an absence, an appropriate representative can provide this documentation. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Requiring each county board of education to adopt an attendance policy to excuse certain absences for civic engagement by public school students, subject to certain policies and procedures; clarifying that civic engagement may include testimony virtually or in person at a hearing of a public facing body, meeting with members of the public facing body, contributing to the consideration, development, or implementation of policy issues, or participation in the Maryland General Assembly Page Program; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 13 : Jheanelle Wilkins (D)*, Jackie Addison (D), Derrick Coley (D), Eric Ebersole (D), Jessica Feldmark (D), Bernice Mireku-North (D), Julie Palakovich Carr (D), Cheryl Pasteur (D), Edith Patterson (D), Kent Roberson (D), Joe Vogel (D), Greg Wims (D), Caylin Young (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Passed Enrolled
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MD bill #SB114 • Last Action 04/13/2026
3-1-1 Systems - Expansion Program and Oversight Board - Establishment
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland 3-1-1 Oversight Board within the Maryland Information Network to guide the expansion of 3-1-1 systems, which are non-emergency telephone services or other technologies used to access local government services for community issues. The bill also creates a 3-1-1 Program that will utilize artificial intelligence (AI), defined as machine-based systems that make predictions or decisions, to answer questions and route calls through "chatbots" (AI programs simulating human conversation via text or app) and "voicebots" (AI programs simulating human conversation over the phone). Initially, the program will be piloted in four counties, with a goal to expand to all counties in Maryland after a specified period, and the Board will be responsible for designating participating counties, selecting vendors, and ensuring systems align with best practices, including developing statewide data standards and marketing strategies that are accessible and multilingual. A 3-1-1 Technical Advisory Committee will also be formed to provide technical guidance to the Board and Program to ensure interoperability with existing emergency and non-emergency systems.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland 3-1-1 Oversight Board in the Maryland Information Network to oversee the expansion of 3-1-1 systems in Maryland; establishing the 3-1-1 Program to use certain artificial intelligence to answer certain questions and route certain calls in certain counties; and requiring creation and implementation of a plan to expand the 3-1-1 Program to all of the counties in Maryland after a certain time period.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Cheryl Kagan (D)*, Paul Corderman (R), Dalya Attar (D), Ben Brooks (D), Brian Feldman (D), Kevin Harris (D), Katie Hester (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Returned Passed
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MD bill #HB1452 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County, Maryland, to revitalize the area around the Suitland Road and Silver Hill Road intersection. The Authority will be a governmental entity responsible for developing and supporting a neighborhood revitalization plan, working in coordination with local residents. It is authorized to modify the boundaries of the target revitalization area, subject to a vote, and is mandated to receive an annual appropriation of $500,000 from the state budget, with the goal of becoming self-sustaining by fiscal year 2036. The Authority must also report its revitalization strategy to the Governor and legislative committees by December 15, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundaries, subject to a certain vote; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; and requiring the Authority, by December 15, 2027, to report its neighborhood revitalization strategy to the Governor and certain legislative committees.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Karen Toles (D)*, Kent Roberson (D), Denise Roberts (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Passed Enrolled
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IL bill #SB3137 • Last Action 04/13/2026
RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to revert several statutes to their previous forms, effectively undoing changes made by Public Acts 101-652, 102-28, and 102-1104. Key provisions include repealing the Statewide Use of Force Standardization Act, the No Representation Without Population Act, and the Reporting of Deaths in Custody Act. It also amends the Freedom of Information Act and the State Records Act to clarify that arrest reports must include the amount of bail or bond if the individual is incarcerated, and it modifies the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to adjust residency requirements for peace officers and firefighters in collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to various other acts, including those related to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act, the Illinois Police Training Act, the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act, the Uniform Crime Reporting Act, the Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the Campus Security Enhancement Act, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Illinois Gambling Act, the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, the Clerks of Courts Act, the Attorney Act, the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and the Criminal Code of 2012, primarily by removing or modifying provisions related to pretrial release, bail, and certain law enforcement practices. The bill also introduces new provisions related to peace bonds and bail bond procedures.
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Bill Summary: Amends, repeals, and reenacts various Acts. Restores the statutes to the form in which they existed before their amendment by Public Acts 101-652, 102-28, and 102-1104. Makes other technical changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Anderson (R)*, Chris Balkema (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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MD bill #SB552 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County to revitalize the Suitland Road and Silver Hill Road corridor, a "target area" identified as needing residential and commercial development due to decades of low economic growth and deteriorating conditions. The Authority, a governmental instrumentality, will be responsible for supporting and developing a neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with local residents, and it is mandated to receive an annual appropriation of $500,000 from the state budget, becoming self-sustaining by fiscal year 2036. The Authority has the power to modify the boundaries of the target area and a surrounding "buffer zone" (an area within 250 yards of the target area) with a majority vote, and it is exempt from certain taxes and assessments, though property sold or leased to private entities will be subject to local property taxes. The bill also outlines the composition of the Authority's Board of Directors, which includes state and county officials, as well as community and business representatives, and details the Authority's broad powers, including making loans, grants, acquiring property through various means (with specific exceptions for owner-occupied residential properties and property owned by certain county authorities), and entering into contracts to promote economic development and improve the welfare of Prince George's County residents.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a certain neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundaries, subject to a certain vote; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; and exempting the Authority from certain taxation or assessments under certain circumstances.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Charles (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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VA bill #HB283 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug, when prescribed by her healthcare provider for opioid addiction recovery, should not be the sole reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. This amendment is added to existing law that outlines who is required to report suspected child abuse or neglect and what constitutes "reason to suspect." The bill aims to prevent women undergoing medically supervised treatment for opioid addiction from facing unwarranted suspicion of child abuse or neglect solely due to their prescribed medication.
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Bill Summary: Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider for opioid addiction recovery shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Debra Gardner (D)*, Jessica Anderson (D), Bonita Anthony (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Nadarius Clark (D), Nicole Cole (D), J.R. Henson (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Rodney Willett (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 585 (effective 7/1/2026)
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LA bill #HB887 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Provides for modifications to the Construction Management at Risk option in Public Bid Law (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Louisiana's Public Bid Law concerning "Construction Management at Risk" (CMAR) contracts, which are used for public projects where a contractor manages the construction process. Key changes include altering the composition of the "selection review committee," the group responsible for evaluating and recommending CMAR contractors, to ensure a more balanced representation of owner, design, and contractor professionals, and establishing clear quorum requirements for committee meetings to ensure valid decision-making. The bill also introduces uniform rules for how proposals are scored, ranked, and how interviews and presentations are conducted, aiming for greater transparency and consistency in the selection process. Importantly, it mandates that proposers' fees and compensation are not considered until after a contractor has been selected based on qualifications, and it requires public training and transparent advertising for RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) to ensure all potential bidders are aware of the process and opportunities.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 38:2225.2.4(B)(5) through (7), (E)(1), and (F)(1), (2)(e), (3)(a), and (4) and to enact R.S. 38:2225.2.4(B)(8) and (F)(7) through (9), relative to construction management at risk contracts; to modify the composition of the committee; to provide quorum requirements; to provide for definitions; to establish uniform rules for scoring, ranking, score sheets, interviews, and presentations of proposers; to require public training and transparent advertising; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jack McFarland (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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KY bill #HB692 • Last Action 04/13/2026
AN ACT relating to data privacy.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2027, amends the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act by adding definitions for "automatic content recognition data" and "smart monitor," and importantly, includes "automatic content recognition data" within the definition of "sensitive data." Automatic content recognition data refers to information collected by technology embedded in internet-connected smart televisions or smart monitors that identifies content being displayed by analyzing audio or video fingerprints, such as content from streaming services or broadcasts, but it excludes data collected by the service provider itself, data generated from a requested feature, or data collected to enforce terms of service. The bill also clarifies that collecting this type of automatic content recognition data will now require consumer consent, aligning it with other types of sensitive data that already necessitate such permission under the Act.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 367.3611, relating to the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, to define "automatic content recognition" and "smart monitor" and to include automatic content recognition data in the definition of "sensitive data"; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Josh Branscum (R)*, Steve Bratcher (R), William Lawrence (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor
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LA bill #HB486 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Provides relative to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) into Louisiana law, allowing licensed psychologists to practice across state lines under specific conditions, primarily through telepsychology (providing services remotely via technology) and for temporary in-person practice for up to 30 days per year in another compact state. It establishes a commission to oversee the compact, defines key terms like "home state" (where the psychologist is licensed) and "receiving state" (where the client is located), and outlines requirements for psychologists to obtain an "authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology" or "temporary authorization to practice," including holding specific credentials and having a clean disciplinary record. The bill also allows the psychology board to collect a fee of up to fifty dollars from Louisiana-licensed psychologists authorized to practice under the compact, and it amends existing law to include the new compact provisions within public records exceptions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 44:4.1(B)(24) and to enact R.S. 37:2354(H) and Part II of Chapter 28 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Annie Spell (R)*, Alonzo Knox (D), Dixon McMakin (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 04/14/2026.
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NY bill #S09890 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Prohibits the use of automatic license plate reader systems or captured plate data by government entities except for certain purposes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes strict limitations on the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems and the data they collect by government entities in New York. An ALPR system is defined as technology that converts images of license plates into computer-readable data, and "captured plate data" includes information like location, date, time, license plate number, and vehicle characteristics. The bill prohibits government entities from using these systems or their data except for specific purposes, such as matching against a "hot list" (a database of vehicles related to ongoing criminal or missing persons investigations), enforcing parking restrictions, controlling access to secured areas, electronic toll collection, and enforcing traffic laws. The bill also restricts the sharing of captured plate data, generally requiring a judicial warrant for any transfer to non-New York state government entities, and mandates that captured plate data be deleted within 48 hours unless specific exceptions apply, such as retention for ongoing investigations or legal proceedings. Furthermore, it clarifies that captured plate data is not considered a public record under freedom of information laws, with exceptions for audit logs and data pertaining to the requester's own vehicle. Government entities using ALPR systems must also publish annual reports detailing their usage and maintain records of data queries. Finally, the bill includes an exclusionary rule, meaning that illegally obtained or used captured plate data cannot be used as evidence against individuals, and establishes penalties for violations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law and the public authorities law, in relation to automatic license plate reader systems
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• Introduced: 04/13/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Hinchey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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KY bill #SB263 • Last Action 04/13/2026
AN ACT relating to education.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to foster innovation in Kentucky's public education system by providing school districts with greater flexibility to implement new practices. It establishes a process for local school districts to request waivers from certain state regulations and statutes, allowing them to pilot innovative approaches, particularly in schools serving students with unmet academic needs. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will assist districts in developing these waiver requests and provide analysis to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), which has the authority to grant waivers. The bill also creates a list of "expedited waivers" for quicker approval and requires the KBE to annually review all granted waivers to identify potential changes to regulations or statutes. Furthermore, it introduces a "school of innovation pilot project" from August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, which will support specific innovative school models, including one in the Covington Independent School District and a cohort of other schools selected through an application process, with funding provided from a dedicated pilot project fund. The bill also includes provisions to protect school districts that rely on waiver assistance from the KDE and mandates annual reporting on the pilot project's findings to the Legislative Research Commission.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to make findings and declarations about locally driven innovation and the intent of the General Assembly to permit flexibility for school districts to improve practices; amend KRS 156.161 to modify the waiver process and the waiver authority of the Kentucky Board of Education; require the Kentucky Department of Education to assist local boards of education in the development of waiver requests; specify the analysis the department shall provide to the state board in reviewing a local board's waiver request; establish a process for a local board to submit a request for a school or program to be identified as a school of innovation with a set of waivers that operate collectively; provide protections for school districts that rely on waiver assistance from the department; create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to require the state board to establish a list of expedited waivers; establish the expedited waiver process and authority; require the state board to annually review all waivers granted to determine necessary changes to administrative regulations or statutes or identify new best practices; amend KRS 157.360 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to establish the school of innovation pilot project; establish the school of innovation pilot project fund; provide procedures for the operation of the pilot project; conclude the pilot project on June 30, 2028; require the department to annually report information and findings from the pilot project to the Legislative Research Commission.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve West (R)*, Lindsey Tichenor (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed
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LA bill #SB386 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (1/1/27)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, establishes new rights for consumers regarding their personal data collected by businesses operating in Louisiana that meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds. It grants consumers the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data, and importantly, to opt out of the sale of their personal data, targeted advertising, and profiling that leads to significant legal or similar effects. The bill defines key terms like "personal data" (information linked to an identifiable individual), "sensitive data" (which includes health information, biometric data, and precise geolocation), and "targeted advertising" (ads selected based on a consumer's online activity over time). Businesses must provide clear privacy notices, implement reasonable data security practices, and conduct data protection assessments for certain high-risk processing activities. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the act, with a provision for a 30-day notice and cure period for alleged violations before legal action can be taken, and violations are treated as unfair trade practices. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 20-B of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Patrick Connick (R)*, Regina Barrow (D), Cameron Henry (R), Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), Samuel Jenkins (D), Jay Luneau (D), Gregory Miller (R), Ed Price (D), Larry Selders (D), Jeremy Stine (R), Glen Womack (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.
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MA bill #S3053 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Site Information & Links
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes numerous amendments to the charter of the town of Middleton, Massachusetts, primarily focusing on town meeting procedures, elections, and the roles of town officials. Key changes include establishing that town meetings will be adjourned if a quorum is not met, requiring town meetings to consider and act on financial proposals and budgets, and mandating adherence to the Massachusetts Moderators Association's handbook for procedural matters. The bill also outlines procedures for mailing town meeting warrants, allows the town moderator to change the order of articles, and specifies that the finance committee and planning board must provide recommendations on relevant articles, though their absence won't prevent town meeting action. It introduces a recall process for elected town officers, sets the town election date to the third Tuesday in May with provisions for changes due to public health or safety, and establishes a 5-member select board with 3-year overlapping terms. The bill also details the town administrator's responsibilities, including budget preparation, capital improvements planning, procurement, personnel management, and supervision of department heads, and clarifies the process for placing appointed officers on administrative leave and their removal for good cause. Additionally, it mandates annual audits, public hearings on budgets, and regular reviews of town by-laws and the town charter itself, while also outlining procedures for filling vacancies on town boards and commissions.
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Bill Summary: Site Information & Links
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• Introduced: 04/13/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Bruce Tarr (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: See H4399
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CA bill #SB1236 • Last Action 04/13/2026
State Records Management Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the State Records Management Act, revises how state agencies manage their records and how the Secretary of State determines which records have archival value. The head of each state agency is already required to maintain a program for efficient record management, ensuring information is collected with minimal burden and is useful to others. This bill clarifies that agencies must transfer records deemed to have archival value to the State Archives once they are no longer needed for administrative, legal, fiscal, or evidential purposes by the agency. The Secretary of State will continue to determine what constitutes archival value, and agencies must still notify the Secretary of State if a transferred record contains information that is not publicly accessible or is restricted by laws like the California Public Records Act or the Information Practices Act. Additionally, the bill adds new requirements for agencies to comply with the Secretary of State's rules, appoint a Records Management Coordinator, and notify the Secretary of State when records are stored with third-party vendors or digitized.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 12274 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Organization
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.
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KY bill #HB236 • Last Action 04/13/2026
AN ACT relating to medical services.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies the regulatory oversight of emergency medical services (EMS) training and educational institutions by ensuring they are overseen by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) rather than the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education, which regulates private vocational schools. Specifically, it amends existing laws to exclude institutions licensed or approved by the KBEMS from the definition of "proprietary school" and explicitly grants the KBEMS the authority to license and relicense these EMS training and education institutes. The bill also makes conforming changes to other related statutes to align with these provisions, ensuring a clear division of regulatory responsibility and enhancing the KBEMS's role in overseeing the quality and standards of EMS education in Kentucky.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 165A.310 to exclude institutions licensed or approved by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services from the definition of "proprietary school" under the Kentucky Commission for Proprietary Education; amend KRS 311A.020 to specify that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services has authority to oversee the licensure and relicensure of emergency medical services training or educational institutions; amend KRS 311A.015, 311A.024, 311A.025, 311A.030, and 164.945 to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jared Bauman (R)*, Mark Hart (R), Bill Wesley (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor
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CA bill #SB1349 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Taxation: tax expenditures: Legislative Analyst’s Office: report and recommendation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the California Tax Expenditure Review Board as an independent advisory body to comprehensively assess major tax expenditures, which are defined as tax breaks costing over $1 billion in foregone revenue over 10 years and lacking repeal dates or efficacy reporting requirements, and to make recommendations to the Legislature. The bill mandates that by January 1, 2029, the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) will produce a report assessing these major tax expenditures, identifying potential savings, and considering factors like the impact on the General Fund and the cost-effectiveness of each expenditure compared to alternatives. The LAO will also analyze the economic and social benefits, job creation, and potential environmental impacts of these tax expenditures. The bill requires the LAO to submit this report to relevant legislative committees, which will then hold a joint public hearing on it. These provisions are set to become inoperative six months after that hearing and repealed the following January.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Section 43 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lena Gonzalez (D)*, Mark González (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on G.O. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (April 8).
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CA bill #SB1327 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Weights and measures: electric vehicle supply equipment: state authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to update regulations concerning electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), which are devices used to charge electric vehicles. The State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (often referred to as the Energy Commission) will be required to create new rules by July 1, 2027, to ensure that EVSE accurately measures and dispenses electricity to consumers, preventing inaccurate charges. As a result of these new regulations, existing state laws that govern general weights and measures, and require approval for commercial measuring devices, will no longer apply to EVSE. Additionally, certain provisions related to county sealers testing EV chargers and temporary exemptions for retesting previously serviced equipment will be phased out as the Energy Commission's new regulations take effect.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 12500.5 and 12509.5 of, and to amend and repeal Section 12209.7 of, the Business and Professions Code, and to add Section 25231.6 to the Public Resources Code, relating to transportation electrification.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Eloise Reyes (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E., U & C. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on E., U & C.
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CO bill #SB080 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Cradle to Career Grant Program" within the state department of human services to provide grants to eligible entities, such as local governments, educational providers, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and non-profits, aimed at reducing poverty and promoting economic mobility. The program will fund coordinated community-based supports and services that connect children and youth with quality educational and extracurricular activities, and families with essential health and social services, to improve outcomes from prenatal care through workforce readiness. An advisory council will be created to approve grant recipients and help develop program guidelines and criteria, with grant applications requiring a needs assessment and a comprehensive proposal for the designated service area, which is defined as a geographic area with a high concentration of poverty. Grant recipients must report annually on their progress, and the state department will report to the general assembly. The program's funding will primarily come from gifts, grants, and donations, with limited general fund appropriations in subsequent years, and the program will only be implemented if at least $900,000 is available. The program is scheduled for review and potential repeal in 2033.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates the cradle to career grant program (grant program) in the state department of human services (state department) to provide grants that promote coordinated community-based supports and services that open opportunities for economic mobility from poverty. The grant program must connect children and youth with high-quality educational and extracurricular programming and families with key health and social services in order to improve prenatal and early childhood outcomes, student achievement, and workforce readiness. A local government, local education provider, state institution of higher education, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or community-based nonprofit or not-for-profit organization (eligible entity) is eligible for a grant award. The bill creates an advisory board to approve the state department's potential grant recipients and to collaborate with the state department to develop grant program guidelines and criteria for awarding grants. To receive a grant, an eligible entity must submit an application that includes an economic mobility needs assessment and a comprehensive proposal to address the needs within its designated service area. The application must identify community partners as prospective subcontractors. Each grant recipient must annually report to the state department on a set of performance indicators assessing the economic mobility outcomes and impacts associated with the grant award. The state department must make a related report to the general assembly each year. The state department may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations for grant-program-related purposes. The state department is not required to implement the grant program until sufficient money is available to adequately fund grant program operations. The general assembly shall not appropriate general fund dollars for grant program operations in its first year. General fund appropriations for grant program operations in subsequent years are limited to 50% of the gifts, grants, and donations that the program received in the prior calendar year.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 04/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : James Coleman (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*, Regina English (D)*, Meghan Lukens (D)*, Judy Amabile (D), Lisa Cutter (D), Jessie Danielson (D), Tony Exum (D), Julie Gonzales (D), Iman Jodeh (D), Cathy Kipp (D), William Lindstedt (D), Janice Marchman (D), Katie Wallace (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
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DC bill #B26-0617 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, temporarily amends existing law to require the public release of body-worn camera (BWC) recordings and officer names in cases of officer-involved deaths or serious use of force, even when law enforcement officers from agencies other than the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are involved, provided an MPD officer is present. It also clarifies that MPD officers are generally prohibited from reviewing BWC footage to assist in writing initial reports for incidents involving an officer-involved death or serious use of force directly involving an MPD officer, but they may review footage for such incidents involving other law enforcement officers prior to a specific emergency act's effective date. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" broadly to include federal, state, and local agents authorized to enforce laws, and it applies retroactively to August 1, 2025, with the temporary provisions expiring after 225 days.
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Bill Summary: A BILL 26-617 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on a temporary basis, the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 and Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to require release of body-worn camera recordings of Metropolitan Police Department Officers present in the event of an officer-involved death or serious use of force by a law enforcement officer other than a Metropolitan Police Department officer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Brooke Pinto (D)*, Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on April 28, 2026
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NY bill #A01209 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an "extended producer responsibility" program for mattresses, meaning that the companies that make and sell mattresses will be responsible for their end-of-life management. Producers, defined as those who manufacture or renovate mattresses sold in the state, must submit a plan to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) by December 31, 2028, outlining how they will collect, transport, and recycle discarded mattresses. This plan must ensure convenient collection sites for consumers, with specific goals for accessibility across the state, and detail how mattresses will be processed for recycling, which is defined as separating materials for reuse in new products, excluding energy recovery or landfill disposal. Retailers will be prohibited from selling mattresses if the producer is not participating in an approved program starting December 31, 2029. The DEC will oversee these plans, maintain lists of participating producers and collection sites, and has the authority to enforce the law with penalties for violations. A Mattress Stewardship Advisory Board will be created to advise the DEC on these producer plans. The bill also amends existing law to include this new mattress program under the enforcement provisions of the environmental conservation law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing extended producer responsibility for mattresses
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 14 : Amy Paulin (D)*, William Colton (D), Steve Otis (D), Linda Rosenthal (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Dana Levenberg (D), Nily Rozic (D), Nader Sayegh (D), Chris Burdick (D), Grace Lee (D), Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D), Tony Simone (D), Thomas Schiavoni (D), Anna Kelles (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/09/2025
• Last Action: print number 1209a
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KY bill #SB195 • Last Action 04/12/2026
AN ACT relating to participants in the legal system.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces several changes to civil law, primarily focusing on procedural requirements and liability protections. It mandates that consumers must provide written notice to a potential defendant 60 days before filing a civil lawsuit, and failure to do so will result in the dismissal of the claim without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled later. The bill also clarifies that evidence of not wearing a seatbelt can only be used to determine fault if it's proven to be a substantial factor in the injury. It limits "unfair claims settlement practices" to insurers and prohibits third-party claimants from bringing such claims, also voiding any assignment of claims against an insurer. For construction projects, the bill establishes a "rebuttable presumption" that a project's acceptance by a contracting entity (like the state or a local government) means the design and construction met specifications, and a contractor or designer is not liable for injuries unless it's proven their error, failure to follow plans, or a hidden defect was a substantial factor in causing harm. It also creates specific pleading requirements for lawsuits against contractors and design professionals, with non-compliance leading to dismissal. Furthermore, the bill requires a written medical opinion before initiating a medical malpractice claim and establishes that a claimant more than 50% responsible for their own injury cannot recover damages. Finally, it makes changes related to the Safe at Home Program, a program that provides victims of certain crimes with a substitute address, by expanding eligibility to include certain legal professionals and clarifying rules regarding signatures on candidate petitions for those in the program.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 367.220 to require written notice from a consumer to a prospective defendant 60 days before initiating a civil action; require giving of notice to toll the statute of limitations; make failure to give notice result in dismissal of a filed claim without prejudice; amend KRS 189.125 to declare failure to wear a safety restraint or wear a restraint properly to be admissible as it may relate to fault only upon a showing that the failure was a substantial factor in any injury claimed; amend KRS 304.12-230 to limit the committing of unfair claims settlement practices to insurers; prohibit that a claim from being brought by a third-party claimant; require any assignment of a claim against an insurer to be void; create a new section of Subtitle 40 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish limitations on information and testimony regarding professional liability insurance in a civil action; amend KRS 364.130 to define terms; establish liability protections for a utility that removes timber of a property owner when done with permission or in good faith and establish damages for violations; create new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms; require acceptance of a project by a contracting entity to create a rebuttable presumption of compliance with specifications and not to give rise to a finding of liability except under specified circumstances; establish requirements for the initiating pleading against a contracting entity or contractor and allow failure to comply to result in a dismissal of the action; establish requirements for a claim against a contractor by a noncontractual third party; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish prelitigation notice of a potential claim for medical malpractice or health care liability claims; establish method of providing required notice and the effect of compliance on the applicable statute of limitations; amend KRS 411.167 to require a written medical opinion before commencement of an action under the statute; establish an award of costs and fees upon a finding of noncompliance; amend KRS 411.182 to prohibit a claimant who is more than 50% responsible for the injury or damages claimed from being entitled to recovery; establish evidentiary basis for award of medical expenses; establish apportionment provisions for a nonparty or party entitled to immunity; amend KRS 413.140 to establish notice requirement prior to initiating cause of action for personal injury; amend KRS 422.317 to set costs associated with request for medical records; amend KRS 304.45-110 to conform; repeal KRS 304.12-220, relating to the definition of "person."
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Craig Richardson (R)*, Don Douglas (R), Greg Elkins (R), Rick Girdler (R), Stephen Meredith (R), Gex Williams (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 97)
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KY bill #SB219 • Last Action 04/12/2026
AN ACT relating to debts.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions will impose a $3 fee for each deferred deposit transaction, also known as a "payday loan," that requires data submission by a business licensed to provide these services, with this new fee applying to transactions made on or after the bill's effective date.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 286.9-140 to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to impose a $3 fee per deferred deposit transaction for data required to be submitted by a deferred deposit service business licensee; direct that the Act applies to deferred deposit transactions entered or or after the effective date of the Act.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Howell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 97)
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VA bill #HB972 • Last Action 04/11/2026
Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Virginia's voter registration and list maintenance procedures to enhance accuracy and security. It requires the Department of Elections to use specific identification information when processing lists for voter registration maintenance, and to assign a confidence score to any potential matches found, only forwarding matches with a score of 80% or higher to local registrars. The bill prohibits using voter data from other states or through list comparisons if it lacks a unique identifier for each individual. It mandates an annual review of all data sources used for list maintenance, with results reported to legislative committees. The bill also clarifies that the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE Program) can only be used to verify U.S. citizenship of voters, not as the sole reason to reject an application, and prohibits bulk uploading of voter lists to SAVE. Furthermore, it requires general registrars to notify voters before canceling their registration, regardless of the reason, and ensures that cancellation records are publicly accessible. Some provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2027, with certain sections becoming effective sooner.
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Bill Summary: Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches. Requires certain, specified identification information to be included on the lists received by the Department of Elections (the Department) for list maintenance purposes and requires the Department, upon receiving any such list, to do an initial comparison of the information included on such list with the list of registered voters and to determine the confidence score for any match. The Department is required to transmit matches with a confidence score of at least 80 to the appropriate general registrars. The bill prohibits the use of voter data received from another state or jurisdiction or through a list comparison for list maintenance purposes when the data file does not include a unique identifier for each individual whose information is contained in the data file. The bill requires the Department to annually review all sources of data utilized for list maintenance activities for the purpose of determining the validity, completeness, accuracy, and reliability of the data received from each source, and to include the results of such review in its annual report to the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections regarding its list maintenance activities. The bill provides that the Department of Elections may only use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE Program) operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the sole purpose of individually verifying that voters listed in the Virginia voter registration system are United States citizens. The Department of Elections is prohibited from (i) using information received from the SAVE Program as the sole reason for rejecting a registration application, (ii) uploading lists of registered voters to the SAVE Program for verifying their citizenship status in bulk, or (iii) transferring any information to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any subdivision thereof beyond the minimum information necessary. The bill requires the general registrars to send notice prior to cancelling a voter's registration regardless of the reason for cancellation. Lastly, the bill clarifies that when a voter's registration is cancelled, a cancellation record must be created, and that such records are public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the National Voter Registration Act. The bill includes numerous technical amendments for organizational purposes. Certain provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. This bill incorporates HB 966.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcia Price (D)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 04/14/2026
• Last Action: Governor's recommendation received by House
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AK bill #HB377 • Last Action 04/11/2026
Public Records: Audio & Video; Muni Costs
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Alaska's public records laws to explicitly include audio and video recordings, as well as electronic mail, within the definition of "record" and "public records," ensuring these formats are subject to public access. It also modifies provisions related to fees for accessing public records, allowing municipalities and the Department of Public Safety to charge requesters for the actual personnel costs involved in searching, reviewing, redacting, and copying requested documents, with payment potentially required in advance. This aims to manage the costs associated with fulfilling requests for public information, particularly for formats that may require specialized handling or significant staff time.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public records; relating to managing and preserving audio and video recordings; and relating to fees for the inspection and copying of public records under the Alaska Public Records Act.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : State Affairs
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: House State Affairs Hearing (15:15:00 4/11/2026 Gruenberg 120)
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HI bill #HCR179 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Including Complying With The Sunshine Law, Conduct A Performance Review Of Its Executive Director, And Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance And Financial Audit Of The aha Moku Advisory Committee.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This concurrent resolution urges the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, a state body established to advise on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary resource management practices, to adhere to its own adopted rules and fulfill its legal obligations, including complying with the Sunshine Law, which mandates that public meetings and decision-making be open to the public. The resolution also calls for the committee to conduct a performance review of its Executive Director, establish clear policies for administrative and managerial accountability, and ensure that any official positions are adopted in properly noticed public meetings. Furthermore, it requests the Office of the Auditor to perform a thorough audit of the committee's performance and finances to ensure it is operating effectively, transparently, and in accordance with all legal requirements.
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Bill Summary: RESOLUTION URGING THE ?AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW ITS ADOPTED RULES OF PRACTICE, FULFILL ITS STATUTORY DUTIES, INCLUDING COMPLYING WITH THE SUNSHINE LAW, CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ESTABLISH POLICIES TO ASSURE CONSISTENT STANDARDS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY; AND REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE ?AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Referred to WLA, WAM.
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KY bill #HB280 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AN ACT relating to health care and declaring an emergency.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to health care regulations in Kentucky, including updating requirements for registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensure, and clarifying the licensing requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who collaborate with physicians, ensuring these physicians have active and unrestricted licenses in Kentucky. It also shortens the timeframe from 90 to 30 days for individuals under the jurisdiction of the nursing board to report certain criminal convictions. Additionally, the bill allows state licensing boards to access validated substantiated findings of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation from the cabinet, which refers to a state agency responsible for adult protection. A significant provision allows schools to stock and administer "undesignated glucagon," a medication used to treat severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in individuals with diabetes, even if it's not prescribed for a specific student, as long as it's prescribed to the school or a trained individual. This aims to provide immediate emergency care for diabetic students, with immunity granted to those acting in good faith to administer the medication. The bill also expands the definition of "documented medical conditions" that can be self-administered in schools with parental consent and a prescription, and encourages schools to stock emergency medications like glucagon, while providing Good Samaritan protection for school employees who administer these medications in good faith during emergencies.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 314.041, relating to registered nurse licensure, and KRS 314.051, relating to licensed practical nurse licensure, to add credential requirements; amend KRS 314.042 to require physicians collaborating with an advanced practice registered nurse to have an active and unrestricted license in Kentucky; amend KRS 314.109 to reduce the time from 90 to 30 days for a person under the jurisdiction of the board to notify the board of a conviction of certain misdemeanors or felonies; amend KRS 209.032, relating to employees of vulnerable adult service providers, to permit a state licensing board to query the cabinet for a validated substantiated finding of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation against an individual under the licensing board's jurisdiction; create a new section of KRS 158.830 to 158.838 to define terms; permit health care practitioners to prescribe and dispense undesignated glucagon in the name of a school or to a trained individual; permit trained individuals to receive, possess, and administer undesignated glucagon during diabetic medical emergencies; permit schools to stock undesignated glucagon; provide for immunity from civil liability for any personal injury resulting from good-faith actions to use undesignated glucagon to treat diabetic medical emergencies; amend KRS 158.832 to add definition of "documented medical conditions" and medications to the definition of "medications"; amend KRS 158.834 to add medical conditions and medications that may be self-administered in schools with parental authorization and a prescription; amend KRS 158.836 to require students to permit bronchodilator rescue inhalers, nebulizers, glucagon, Solu-Cortef, or other prescribed medications in their possession or in the possession of school personnel; encourage schools to stock undesignated glucagon; and require policies and Good Samaritan protection for the good-faith administration of glucagon, Solu-Cortef, or other prescribed medications for authorized school employees; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Kim Moser (R)*, Steve Bratcher (R), Daniel Grossberg (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 75)
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IL bill #HB5373 • Last Action 04/10/2026
CHILD CARE-TERMINOLOGY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Illinois statutes to standardize the terminology used for child care services, replacing "day care," "daycare," and "day-care" with "child care" across different acts. It specifically modifies the Child Care Act of 1969, updating definitions for "day care center," "part day child care facility," and "day care agency," and also revises provisions related to prohibitions on unlicensed practice, criminal background investigations, and advertisements. Additionally, the bill repeals exemptions from licensure for certain military-affiliated and foreign children's care facilities. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Amends various Acts by replacing the terms "day care", "daycare", and "day-care", in relation to the care of a child, with the term "child care". Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes changes in provisions concerning the definitions of "day care center", "part day child care facility", and "day care agency"; the prohibition of unlicensed practice; criminal background investigations; and advertisements. Repeals provisions concerning an exemption from licensure for day care homes and group day care homes serving children of military personnel and a child from a foreign state or country. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Joyce Mason (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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MD bill #SB99 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Open Meetings Act - County Boards of Education - Enhanced Requirements (Local Boards of Education Transparency Act)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Local Boards of Education Transparency Act, enhances the requirements of the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, which are considered "public bodies" under state law. Specifically, these boards must now provide live video streaming of their open meetings if they are held at their headquarters or at a location where they've held at least five meetings in the previous year. Furthermore, they are required to maintain complete and unedited archived video recordings of these streamed open meetings on their websites for a minimum of five years after the meeting date, with limited exceptions for editing out specific content like pornography or violations of student privacy, which would require notification to the Open Meetings Law Compliance Board. This legislation aims to increase transparency by making more meeting content readily accessible to the public for an extended period.
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Bill Summary: Establishing enhanced requirements under the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners; requiring the county boards and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to maintain on their respective websites archived video recording of each open meeting for which live video streaming was made available for a minimum of 5 years after the date of the meeting; authorizing the editing of archived video recordings under certain circumstances; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cheryl Kagan (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Motion Special Order until 4/13 (Senator Ready) Adopted
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IL bill #HB5204 • Last Action 04/10/2026
EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes changes to the Illinois Early Learning Council Act and the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. Primarily, it modifies the membership of the Illinois Early Learning Council by requiring the Governor to appoint a representative from a statewide advocacy organization for Head Start and Early Head Start providers, and the State Director of Head Start Collaboration, while removing a provision that asked a federal office to appoint a representative. The bill also clarifies that the Council's role is to advise on statewide programs and services for children from prenatal to age 5, aiming to make Illinois the best state for raising young children. Additionally, it adds a section on conflicts of interest for Council members, stating they cannot vote on matters that would financially benefit them or appear to be a conflict of interest, and must adhere to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Minor changes are also made to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act, shifting appointment responsibilities for certain advisory committee members to the Department of Early Childhood.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Governor shall appoint to the Illinois Early Learning Council (i) a representative of a statewide advocacy organization that represents multiple Head Start and Early Head Start providers and (ii) the State Director of Head Start Collaboration. Removes a provision that requires the Governor to request that the Region V office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families appoint a member to the Council to represent federal children's programs and services.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Joyce Mason (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D)*, Carol Ammons (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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CA bill #SB1255 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Postsecondary education: Designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a "Designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions" program to recognize and support California colleges and universities that excel in providing academic resources to Latino students. The program will be managed by the office of the Chancellor of the California State University, which will develop application processes and handle initial and renewal applications for the designation. A governing board, composed of eight members including state officials and designees from higher education segments and the California Latino Legislative Caucus, will review these applications and award the designation, which will be valid for five years. To be eligible, institutions must have at least 25 percent of their graduating students identify as Latino and demonstrate a commitment to improving Latino student retention, timely degree completion, and graduation rates through a strategic plan that includes outreach, support services, and resource allocation. The bill also emphasizes the historical context of educational disparities faced by Latino students and the critical role Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play in social mobility and workforce development in California, noting that this program will only become operative if the Legislature appropriates funds for its implementation.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Article 7.7 (commencing with Section 66078) to Chapter 2 of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Eloise Reyes (D)*, Mike Fong (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 20.
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IL bill #HB4267 • Last Action 04/10/2026
TWP CD QUORUM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Township Code to establish new quorum and voting requirements for township boards. Specifically, it states that three members of the township board will be considered a quorum, meaning that three members must be present for the board to conduct official business. Furthermore, for any motion, resolution, or ordinance to be adopted, it will require the affirmative vote of three board members, unless state law mandates a higher number for a particular action. This change aims to clarify and potentially streamline the decision-making process for township boards.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Township Code. Provides that 3 members of the township board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Provides that the affirmative vote of 3 members of the township board is necessary to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance, unless a greater number is otherwise required by State law.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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MD bill #HB1473 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland's Future Board within the Department of Commerce, tasked with creating and updating a "visionary plan" by January 1, 2027, which envisions a prosperous, equitable, and livable state with opportunities for all residents, considering future trends in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. The Board will also recommend projects to the Governor and General Assembly to advance the state's economic strength, and these recommendations will be funded by the newly created Maryland's Future Fund, a special, nonlapsing fund administered by the Department of Commerce. The bill also clarifies that interest earned by the Maryland's Future Fund will be credited to the fund itself, exempting it from a general rule that directs such interest to the state's General Fund, and includes a provision for the Comptroller to study economic growth trends and report findings to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by a certain date and make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly; establishing the Maryland's Future Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; and requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/10/2026
• Last Action: Passed Enrolled
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MD bill #SB770 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland's Future Board within the Department of Commerce, tasked with developing and revising a "visionary plan" for the state's future, which is defined as a forward-thinking strategy for an equitable, prosperous, and livable state with opportunities for all, considering future trends in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. The Board will also recommend "projects"—which can include allocations from the state's operating or capital budgets, or the implementation of policies to advance the state's socioeconomic well-being—to the Governor and General Assembly based on this plan. To fund these projects, the bill creates the Maryland's Future Fund, a special, nonlapsing fund administered by the Department of Commerce, where interest earnings will be credited to the fund itself, ensuring that the fund's growth benefits its intended purpose. The bill also includes provisions for the composition and appointment of the Board members, requiring them to be visionary thinkers from diverse backgrounds, and mandates that the Comptroller conduct a study on economic growth trends and report findings to the General Assembly.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by January 1, 2027, and make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly; establishing the Maryland's Future Fund to fund projects recommended by the Board; and requiring the Comptroller to submit a report on economic growth trends in the State to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Ferguson (D)*, Mary-Dulany James (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Returned Passed
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IL bill #HB5151 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act, establishes regulations for the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which are devices that automatically capture vehicle license plate information. The Act defines key terms like "ALPR user" and "captured plate data," which includes GPS coordinates, date, time, and images of license plates. It outlines authorized uses for law enforcement and government entities, such as matching plates against lists of missing persons or stolen vehicles, and for specific government functions like toll collection or parking enforcement. The bill strictly prohibits certain uses, including selling data, using it to target individuals based on political or religious views, or combining it with facial recognition technology. It mandates strict data retention policies, generally requiring data to be deleted within three days unless it's evidence of unlawful conduct or needed for specific authorized purposes. The Act also requires public presentations and the adoption of privacy policies before ALPR systems can be used, and it mandates detailed data collection and reporting by agencies. Furthermore, it makes changes to the Freedom of Information Act to exempt captured plate data from public disclosure, and it establishes penalties for violations, including potential disciplinary action for employees and contract nullification for vendors, as well as a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Sets forth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license plate recognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automated license plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use, preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reporting requirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right of action. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 18 : Nicolle Grasse (D)*, Curtis Tarver (D), Edgar González (D), Theresa Mah (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Carol Ammons (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Lisa Davis (D), Justin Slaughter (D), Rita Mayfield (D), Anna Moeller (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Michael Crawford (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Justin Cochran (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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IL bill #HB5168 • Last Action 04/10/2026
HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Health Care Violence Prevention Act, aims to enhance safety in healthcare settings by strengthening existing laws and introducing new provisions. It clarifies that healthcare workers cannot be discouraged from reporting workplace violence to law enforcement or the Department of Public Health, and healthcare providers cannot have policies that restrict such reporting. The bill also mandates that workplace violence prevention programs must include specific requirements such as reporting procedures, assessing the need for enhanced security measures like alarms, adequate exits, monitoring systems, barriers, lighting, entry protocols, and systems to identify individuals with a history of violence. Furthermore, it introduces requirements for investigating violent incidents, maintaining records, and reporting these incidents, with penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt workplace violence records kept by healthcare providers from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act. Makes changes to defined terms. In provisions concerning workplace safety, provides that a health care worker may not be discouraged from contacting law enforcement or the Department of Public Health regarding workplace violence, and a health care provider may not maintain a policy that limits such contact. Adds additional requirements to the workplace violence prevention program, including reporting requirements and identifying the need for additional security and alarms, adequate exit routes, monitoring systems, barrier protections, lighting, entry procedures, and systems to identify and flag persons who have previously committed violent acts in the health care provider space. Sets forth provisions concerning violent incident investigations, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements for health care providers regarding violent incidents. Establishes penalties for failure to comply with the Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from public disclosure workplace violence records maintained by health care providers as required under a specified provision of the Health Care Violence Prevention Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Sharon Chung (D)*, Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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KY bill #HB778 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AN ACT relating to child welfare.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several changes to Kentucky's child welfare laws, including prohibiting individuals with a history of sex offenses from providing foster care, becoming fictive kin (a non-relative caregiver with a significant emotional bond), or adopting children, and also extends this prohibition to adults or minor children residing with them who are on sex offender registries. It also updates definitions for terms like "diversion agreement" and "eligible youth," expands access to diversion agreements for juvenile court cases, and mandates notification to school officials when a child is adjudicated guilty of certain offenses. The bill allows medical professionals to conduct urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect is suspected, grants the child fatality and near fatality review panel access to more data and the ability to compel attendance from investigating agencies, and allows dependent, neglected, or abused youth to extend their commitment to the state's care up to age 21. Furthermore, it establishes requirements for "plan of safe care" for substance-exposed infants, mandates reporting of involuntary termination of parental rights, defines "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect" in relation to criminal offenses, and enhances penalties for child abuse involving controlled substances, while also requiring law enforcement agencies and certain professionals to undergo continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 199.462 to prohibit an individual from being approved to provide foster care or relative caregiver services to a child, be considered a fictive kin placement for a child, or to receive a child for adoption if the individual or an adult or minor child living in the individual's is on the adult or juvenile sex offender registry; amend KRS 199.801 related to placement requirements for children in the custody of the state; amend KRS 600.020 to update definitions for "diversion agreement," "eligible youth," and "informal adjustment"; amend KRS 610.030 to establish which individuals shall have access to diversion agreements related to juvenile court cases; amend KRS 610.345 to expand the list of individuals that a judge shall notify when a child is adjudicated guilty of an offense which classifies him or her as a youthful offender to include school superintendents, school directors of pupil personnel, and school resource officers; amend KRS 620.050 to expand the list of individuals or entities that can have access to a report of suspected child abuse, neglect, or dependency; remove certain individuals and entities that could have access to files, reports, notes, photographs, records, electronic and other communications, and working papers used or developed by a children's advocacy center related to child welfare investigations; to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; allow external child fatality and near fatality review panel to access additional data; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend KRS 620.140 to expand the ability for a dependent, neglected, or abused youth to request to have his or her commitment extended or reinstated beyond the age of 18 up to the age of 21; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to define and establish requirements for "plan of safe care" and "plan of care safety assessment review" related to substance-exposed infants; create a new section of KRS Chapter 625 related to reporting of involuntarty termination of parental rights; amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Nick Wilson (R)*, Samara Heavrin (R), Daniel Grossberg (D), Sarah Stalker (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch.68)
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KY bill #HB139 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to Kentucky's election laws, including allowing the State Board of Elections to exchange data with other government agencies to investigate election offenses and requiring voting systems to meet or exceed standards set by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), an independent federal agency that provides guidance and assistance to states on election administration. It also mandates that county clerks provide necessary supplies for write-in votes the day before in-person voting begins and adjusts the deadline for write-in candidates for President and Vice President to align with other candidate certification deadlines. The bill requires county boards of elections to deliver signature rosters and precinct results to the State Board of Elections within 10 days after an election, mandates testing of automatic tabulating equipment after petitions for local option elections are filed, and redefines "political party" to require a candidate to have received at least 10% of the vote in the last presidential election to be considered part of a party. It also specifies that candidates for Commonwealth's Attorney must file nomination papers with the Secretary of State, requires petitions to be in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, and exempts candidates for special elections or unexpired terms from filing a statement-of-candidacy form, while also requiring that form to be prescribed by the Secretary of State. Additionally, the bill changes the timeline for submitting property tax rate questions to voters in common school elections, prohibits changes to school board division boundaries after June 1 in an election year, and makes technical corrections throughout the statutes. Finally, it repeals a section related to the definition of a political party and declares an emergency, meaning many of these changes will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 116.112 to allow the State Board of Elections to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental agencies to exchange data to assist in investigating violations of election offenses; amend KRS 117.125 to require voting systems and equipment meet or exceed a standard approved by the Election Assistance Commission; amend KRS 117.145 to require that county clerks provide voting equipment with the necessary supplies for write-in votes on the day before any in-person voting occurs; amend KRS 117.265 to change the date a person running for President or Vice President must file a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate to the same deadline as the certification of candidates; amend KRS 117.355 to require county boards of elections to deliver signature rosters and precinct results to the State Board of Elections within 10 days after any primary or general election; amend KRS 117.379 to require voting systems meet a previously established Election Assistance Commission standard; amend KRS 117.389 to require county clerks to test automatic tabulating equipment after any petitions for local option elections have been filed; amend KRS 118.015 to change the definition of "political party"; amend KRS 118.125 to require that the notification and declaration be in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118.129 to allow a contraction as an acceptable form of a candidate's name; amend KRS 118.165 to require that candidates for Commonwealth's Attorney file nomination papers with the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118.315 to require that the form of petition be prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118.367 to specify that candidates for a special election or election for an unexpired term shall not be required to file a statement-of-candidacy form; require that the statement-of-candidacy form be prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118A.060 to require that the petition for nomination be in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 119.015 to remove the term "falsely"; amend KRS 119.165, relating to the penalty of a Class B misdemeanor regarding voters who vote at a regular or special election before being a citizen; make technical corrections; amend KRS 132.017 to require that questions as to whether the property tax rate shall be levied shall be submitted to voters in a common school election not less than 50 days nor more than 60 days from the date the signatures are validated; require the school district holding the election to post bond with the Circuit Court to cover the costs of the election within 5 days after the petition is found to be sufficient; amend KRS 160.210 to prohibit changes in the boundary of any division after June 1 in the year in which a school board member is to be elected; amend various statutes to conform; repeal KRS 118.551, relating to the definition of political party; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Jennifer Decker (R)*, Nick Wilson (R), George Brown (D), Daniel Grossberg (D), John Hodgson (R), D.J. Johnson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed
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CA bill #SB1268 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Outdoor public recreation spaces: equitable access.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Outdoors for All Initiative" to ensure all Californians have equitable access to outdoor public recreation spaces, which include parks, open spaces, trails, beaches, forests, and other natural areas. The initiative, administered by the Natural Resources Agency, aims to identify and reduce barriers to access, such as financial costs, transportation issues, and safety concerns, particularly for disadvantaged and low-income communities. It also seeks to align these access goals with the state's broader conservation objectives, including the "30x30 goal" to conserve 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030, ensuring that conservation efforts benefit these underserved communities. The agency will be required to report on the initiative's progress to the Legislature annually starting in 2028. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes to existing law regarding grants for coastal counties and cities.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Division 1.7 (commencing with Section 1030) to the Public Resources Code, relating to outdoor recreation.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lena Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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IL bill #HB4759 • Last Action 04/10/2026
GREEN LIGHT FOR BUSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Green Light for Buses Act, establishes the Committee on Efficient Arterial Signal Infrastructure to advise the Department of Transportation on improving public transit efficiency through better traffic signal systems. The Committee will study existing infrastructure, develop strategies to expand "transit signal priority" (TSP), which are operational changes and equipment that help public transit vehicles move through intersections more smoothly, and recommend practices for coordinated signal operations across different areas and transit providers. They will also estimate costs, economic impacts, and potential changes in traffic volume, and identify ways for the Department to support these improvements through its funding programs. The Committee's recommendations will be published in a report within two years and incorporated into the Department's Public Transportation Plan. The bill also grants the Northern Illinois Transit Authority the authority to establish and manage a TSP program for public transit vehicles, and requires the Department to evaluate the feasibility of including TSP accommodations in its own road projects that serve bus routes. This Act will be repealed 10 years after it becomes law and takes effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Green Light for Buses Act. Establishes the Committee on Efficient Arterial Signal Infrastructure to make recommendations to improve public transit efficiency via improvements to traffic signal infrastructure. Publishes a report to the Department of Transportation for inclusion in the Public Transportation Plan. Grants implementing authority. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Theresa Mah (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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IL bill #HB1443 • Last Action 04/10/2026
HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board (HAAB) to help manage and control prescription drug costs in Illinois. The board will consist of five members appointed by the Governor, who must have expertise in healthcare economics, pharmaceutical markets, and clinical medicine, and cannot have conflicts of interest with drug manufacturers. The board's primary purpose is to protect state residents, governments, health plans, providers, and pharmacies from high prescription drug prices by conducting affordability reviews of certain medications. These reviews will focus on drugs that meet specific cost thresholds, such as brand-name drugs over $60,000 per year or generic drugs with significant price increases. If the board determines a drug creates affordability challenges, it can establish an upper payment limit, which will apply to all purchases and reimbursements in the state. Notably, the board will adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as its standard upper payment limit. The bill also establishes a 15-member Stakeholder Council to provide input to the board, creates a funding mechanism through manufacturer assessments, and requires annual reporting to the state legislature about prescription drug pricing trends and market conditions. Additionally, the bill provides mechanisms for appealing board decisions and allows the Attorney General to enforce the act's provisions.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board Act. Establishes the Health Care Availability and Access Board to protect State residents, State and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in the State, and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. Contains provisions concerning Board membership and terms; staff for the Board; Board meetings; circumstances under which Board members must recuse themselves; and other matters. Provides that the Board shall perform the following actions in open session: (i) deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review; and (ii) any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases, payments, and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State. Permits the Board to adopt rules to implement the Act and to enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board. Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Stakeholder Council to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required by the Act. Contains provisions concerning Council membership, member terms, and other matters. Provides that the Board shall adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as the upper payment limit for a prescription drug product intended for use by individuals in the State. Prohibits the Board from creating an upper payment limit that is different from the Medicare Maximum Fair Price for the prescription drug product that has a Medicare Maximum Fair Price. Requires the Board to implement an upper payment limit that is the same as the Medicare Maximum Fair Price no sooner than the Medicare implementation date. Provides that Medicare Part C and D plans are not required to reimburse at the upper payment limit. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act and may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing the Act. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 01/17/2025
• Added: 01/18/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 29 : Nabeela Syed (D)*, Katie Stuart (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D), Theresa Mah (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Norma Hernandez (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Gregg Johnson (D), Camille Lilly (D), Suzanne Ness (D), Debbie Meyers-Martin (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Anna Moeller (D), Maura Hirschauer (D), Dee Avelar (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Joyce Mason (D), Kimberly du Buclet (D), Michael Crawford (D), Lisa Davis (D), Rita Mayfield (D), Laura Faver Dias (D), Chris Welch (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 01/17/2025
• Last Action: Fiscal Note Filed
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RI bill #H7218 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Crook Point Bridge Authority as an independent public entity, separate from the city of Providence and the State of Rhode Island, with the primary purpose of acquiring and maintaining the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any related property. The Authority will be governed by a three-member board of directors appointed by the mayor of Providence and approved by the city council, with directors serving five-year terms after initial staggered terms. While directors will not receive compensation, they will be reimbursed for expenses, and the Authority's operations and finances will be subject to public oversight and reporting requirements, including adherence to open meeting and public records laws. The Authority has broad powers to sue and be sued, enter contracts, employ staff, acquire and dispose of property, incur debt, and invest funds, but any obligations issued by the Authority will not be a debt of the city or state and will be payable solely from the Authority's own revenues and assets. Furthermore, the Authority and its operations will be exempt from state taxes.
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Bill Summary: This act would create the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintaining the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Rebecca Kislak (D)*, Chris Blazejewski (D), Grace Diaz (D), Scott Slater (D), Enrique Sanchez (D), Nathan Biah (D), Anthony DeSimone (D), David Morales (D), John Lombardi (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
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CA bill #SB938 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Peace officers: qualifications.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, an amendment to Section 1029 of the Government Code, aims to establish new disqualifications for individuals seeking to become peace officers in California, with the primary change being that anyone who assisted with federal immigration enforcement by a federal immigration enforcement agency after January 20, 2025, will be disqualified, unless they meet specific exceptions, such as a 10-year "cooling-off period" from their federal immigration enforcement role or if they were already in the process of becoming a peace officer in California before January 1, 2027. The bill also makes nonsubstantive changes to zoning hearing procedures, ensuring that planning staff reports are made public before or at the start of a hearing if they exist. The Legislature finds that these changes are a matter of statewide concern, meaning they apply to all cities, including charter cities, and that if the state mandates costs for local agencies, reimbursement will be provided.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1029 of the Government Code, relating to peace officers.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Caroline Menjivar (D)*, Scott Wiener (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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KS bill #HB2651 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding the issuance of warrants and summonses in criminal cases. It clarifies that a summons, which is a written order to appear in court, can only be issued instead of an arrest warrant for misdemeanor crimes, not felonies. If a person fails to appear after being summoned, a warrant will be issued, and they will not be allowed to be released on their own recognizance (meaning they won't be able to promise to appear without posting bail or collateral). The bill also makes changes to the procedures for making affidavits and sworn testimony supporting probable cause available to the public, specifying when and how these documents can be accessed and what information can be redacted to protect victims, witnesses, or ongoing investigations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to issuance of a warrant or summons when there is probable cause to believe that a defendant has committed a crime; limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant to misdemeanor crimes; requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-2302 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained
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IL bill #HB5434 • Last Action 04/10/2026
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force Act, creating a task force within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to study and recommend improvements to the state's criminal justice system for individuals aged 18 to 25, referred to as "emerging adults." The task force, composed of bipartisan legislative members and appointees from various sectors including law enforcement, legal aid, victim advocacy, and individuals with lived experience, will review current laws and practices affecting emerging adults at all stages of the criminal justice process, from arrest to reentry, and will hold public meetings in different regions of the state. The task force is required to submit an interim report by January 31, 2027, and a final report by December 1, 2027, detailing its findings, recommendations for statutory and policy changes, and estimated fiscal impacts, with the act set to be repealed on June 30, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes references to the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority. Provides that the Task Force created under the Act shall be established within the Department of Corrections rather than the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority. Provides that the Governor shall appoint the Director of the Sentencing Policy Advisory Council, a representative of an association that represents attorneys statewide, and a representative of a philanthropic organization with expertise and experience in funding services and policies for justice-involved emerging adults to the Task Force.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Lisa Davis (D)*, Michael Crawford (D), Kelly Cassidy (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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CA bill #SB1067 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Pupil instruction: math screenings.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the State Board of Education, by April 30, 2027, will appoint an independent panel of experts to create an approved list of screening instruments designed to identify kindergarten and first and second-grade pupils experiencing math difficulties, ensuring these tools are evidence-based and culturally and linguistically appropriate. The panel must vote to approve this list by January 31, 2028, following criteria established by the State Board, and the list will include assessments for both English and non-English speaking students. Local educational agencies (LEAs), which include school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, must adopt at least one of these approved screening instruments by June 30, 2028, and begin assessing all kindergarten and first and second-grade students for math difficulties by the 2028-29 school year, unless a parent or guardian opts out in writing. These LEAs will also be required to report data on identified math difficulties to the State Department of Education annually starting July 15, 2029. The bill defines "math difficulties" as not demonstrating foundational math skills for the respective grade level and clarifies that these screenings are not for determining eligibility for special education services but can inform recommendations for further evaluation.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 52985) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 22 : Akilah Weber Pierson (D)*, Ben Allen (D), Jasmeet Bains (D), Blanca Rubio (D), Mia Bonta (D), Isaac Bryan (D), María Elena Durazo (D), Sade Elhawary (D), Robert Garcia (D), Tim Grayson (D), Josh Hoover (R), Corey Jackson (D), Michelle Rodriguez (D), Roger Niello (R), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R), Diane Papan (D), Sharon Quirk-Silva (D), Rhodesia Ransom (D), Susan Rubio (D), Pilar Schiavo (D), Aisha Wahab (D), Lori Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 22.
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GA bill #HB1247 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act; enact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act," aims to reduce the influence of state agencies in legal interpretations and streamline administrative rule-making processes. Key provisions include prohibiting courts and administrative officers from automatically accepting an agency's interpretation of laws and regulations, meaning they must independently evaluate the law rather than deferring to the agency's view. It also makes certain settlement agreements related to unlawful employment practices within the General Assembly public, with specific procedures for disclosure and enforcement, including penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, the bill revises procedures for adopting administrative rules, giving the General Assembly more power to object to or override proposed rules, and introduces a requirement for periodic review and potential automatic expiration of agency rules to ensure they remain relevant and effective. Finally, it mandates that agencies consider the economic impact of proposed rules, especially on small businesses and charitable organizations, and requires them to report on their rules' effectiveness every five years.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Titles 15, 28, 31, 48, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to courts, the General Assembly, health, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to prohibit courts and administrative officers from deferring to agency interpretations of laws and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for conforming changes; to make portions of certain records of the General Assembly subject to public disclosure; to provide jurisdiction for enforcement; to provide for attorney's fees and litigation expenses; to provide for good faith reliance as defense to action; to provide penalties for violations; to provide procedure for commencement of prosecution; to provide for application; to provide for construction; to revise procedures concerning the adoption of administrative rules; to revise procedures within the General Assembly concerning objections to proposed administrative rules; to provide for periodic review and automatic sunset of agency rules; to provide for notice to agencies subject to review; to require that agencies review and report upon rules and regulatory requirements in preparation for review; to provide for forms and reporting procedures; to provide for public hearings; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. HB 1247/AP
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Matt Reeves (R)*, Alan Powell (R)*, Steve Tarvin (R)*, Mitchell Horner (R)*, Sandy Donatucci (R)*, Scott Hilton (R)*, Bo Hatchett (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: House Sent to Governor
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NE bill #LB1135 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Adopt the Service Contract Reporting Act, authorize municipalities to contract regarding parking facilities, change provisions of the Community Development Law, the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act, and the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, and provide for the sale of certain waterworks, sewer systems, and water systems to Indian tribes
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Service Contract Reporting Act, requiring cities, counties, and state agencies to report on service contracts over a certain dollar amount, with penalties for non-compliance including the suspension of state aid. It also authorizes municipalities to contract with third parties for the operation and management of parking facilities, with specific duration limits based on the type of municipality. The bill amends provisions of the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act (PACE) regarding delinquent assessments and liens, and modifies the Community Development Law to allow for conduit revenue bonds and taxpayer agreements. Additionally, it changes rules within the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act concerning the creation and operation of land banks, and permits certain cities and villages to sell waterworks, sewer systems, or water systems to Indian tribes under specific conditions, requiring voter approval.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to amend sections 13-3206, 18-2124, 18-2125, 18-2136, 18-3404, 18-3405, 18-3407, 18-3408, 18-3410, and 18-3413, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, section 18-2117.01, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 18-2101.02 and 18-2147, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to adopt the Service Contract Reporting Act; to authorize certain municipal contracts and agreements relating to parking facilities; to change provisions relating to delinquent annual assessments and PACE liens under the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act; to authorize the issuance of conduit revenue bonds and certain taxpayer agreements under the Community Development Law; to change provisions of the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act; to provide for the sale of certain waterworks, sewer systems, and water systems to Indian tribes; to harmonize provisions; to provide a duty for the Revisor of Statutes; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : Urban Affairs Committee
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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CA bill #SB1365 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Unlawful business practices: price gouging.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the authority of city attorneys in cities with over 750,000 residents to prosecute violations of antitrust laws, similar to the powers already held by the Attorney General and district attorneys, allowing them to initiate civil actions and criminal proceedings, retain a portion of recovered funds for expenses, and access investigative powers. It also modifies the definition of "housing" for price gouging laws during emergencies to include all rental housing regardless of lease term, and clarifies the calculation of rental prices for housing that was not rented daily in the year prior to an emergency. Additionally, the bill adjusts the conditions under which rent increases are permissible during a declared state of emergency, specifically regarding repairs and additions, and makes other related changes to existing business and professions codes and the penal code.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 16750, 16750.2, 16752, 16753, 16754, 16754.5, 16755, 16755.1, 16758, 16759, and 16760 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 396 of the Penal Code, relating to business.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Allen (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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KS bill #HB2515 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act, providing definitions, establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators, imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges and authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, establishes new regulations for operators of virtual currency kiosks, which are electronic terminals used to exchange money for virtual currency (digital representations of value like Bitcoin, not backed by the government) or vice versa. Key provisions include requiring operators to provide clear disclosures about the risks of virtual currency, such as its volatility and irreversibility, and to offer detailed transaction receipts. Operators must also implement fraud detection and prevention measures, provide live customer service, report kiosk locations, and obtain a money transmission license, which is a license required to conduct financial transactions like sending money. The bill also sets limits on transaction amounts and charges, with initial transactions capped at $1,000 and subsequent daily transactions at $5,000, and charges limited to $5 or 18% of the transaction amount. Furthermore, the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies are authorized to investigate fraudulent money transmissions and report findings to the state bank commissioner, who oversees financial institutions. The bill also amends existing laws related to money transmission to incorporate these new provisions and repeals older versions of those laws.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning money transmission; enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act; providing definitions; establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators relating to certain disclosures, transaction receipts, fraud detection and prevention, live customer service, kiosk location reporting, money transmission licensure and refunds; imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges; authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 9-555, 9-556, 9-558, 9-572 and 9-589 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Pensions
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: House Reengrossed on Monday, April 13, 2026
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CA bill #SB1022 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Human trafficking: California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the California Multidisciplinary Alliance to Stop Trafficking Act (California MAST) task force, which will review how government and non-profit organizations collaborate to protect victims and survivors of human trafficking, map the state's progress in combating trafficking, and recommend ways to improve efforts. The task force will be composed of various state officials, including representatives from the Attorney General's office, labor, social services, health, emergency services, and housing departments, as well as appointees with expertise in human trafficking, including survivors. This task force is mandated to hold its first meeting by July 1, 2027, meet at least four times, and report its findings and recommendations annually to the Office of Emergency Services, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Legislature, starting by January 1, 2029. The bill also makes technical, nonsubstantive changes to existing law regarding penalties for human trafficking, which was originally established by the Californians Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Act, a voter-approved initiative.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Title 6.7 (commencing with Section 13990) to Part 4 of the Penal Code, relating to human trafficking.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzette Martinez Valladares (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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IL bill #HB5387 • Last Action 04/10/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to various professional licensing acts in Illinois. It allows individuals licensed in other jurisdictions to practice marriage and family therapy in Illinois for up to 10 days per year, provided they are in good standing. It also clarifies that corporations, professional limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations can employ practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral candidates to gain experience under the supervision of a licensed marriage and family therapist, and allows these entities to contract with other licensed healthcare professionals for services. The bill also removes a provision that created a right of action against unregistered massage businesses operating without registration. Additionally, it amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act to address unlicensed practice of midwifery and makes other changes to various licensing acts, including the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act, and the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act, by updating definitions, requirements, and disciplinary procedures.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Establishes further exemptions to the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. Sets forth provisions authorizing a person licensed in another jurisdiction to render marriage and family therapy services in the State. Removes changes concerning the number of members of the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board. Provides that a person licensed in another jurisdiction is authorized to render marriage and family therapy services in this State for up to 10 calendar days per year, consecutively or in aggregate, if the individual is licensed in good standing to practice marriage and family therapy independently in another state, province, or territory. Provides that individuals, corporations, professional limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations may employ practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral candidates seeking to fulfill the professional experience requirements needed to qualify for a license as a marriage and family therapist to assist in the rendering of marriage and family therapy services if the practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral candidates function under the direct supervision, order, control, and full professional responsibility of a licensed marriage and family therapist at the corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, or association. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall prohibit a corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, or association from contracting with a licensed health care professional to provide marriage and family therapy services. In provisions concerning causes of action arising under the Massage Therapy Practice Act, removes a provision creating a right of action for the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation, any licensed massage therapist, and any interested party against any massage business operating without being registered as a massage business. Amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the unlicensed practice of midwifery. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Bob Morgan (D)*, Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB5552 • Last Action 04/10/2026
EDUCATION-VARIOUS
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to the School Code and other related acts, including renaming the "Teacher Certificate Fee Revolving Fund" to the "Teacher Licensure Fee Revolving Fund," updating reporting requirements for teacher supply and demand, modifying rules for school district audits and statements of affairs, adjusting provisions for the Illinois Purchased Care Review Board, revising the Evidence-Based Funding formula, and updating requirements for educator qualifications and endorsements. It also changes the term "foreign countries" to "countries other than the United States," "ethnic school" to "community-based heritage language school," "foreign language" to "world language," and "epinephrine injector" to "epinephrine delivery system." Additionally, the bill repeals the Community Service Education Act and makes changes to the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act, among other conforming amendments.
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Bill Summary: Amends the School Code. Makes changes to provisions regarding departments and functions of the State Board of Education, the teacher supply and demand report, waivers and modifications of mandates and administrative rules, audits of a school district's accounts, statements of affairs, the Illinois Purchased Care Review Board, evidence-based funding, the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, qualifications of educators, provisional educator endorsements on Educator Licenses with Stipulations, educator testing exemptions, the Teacher Performance Assessment Advisory Committee, teacher and principal model evaluation templates, children and students who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence, the advisory committee under the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act, and charter school renewals. Changes the following terms: "Teacher Certificate Fee Revolving Fund" to "Teacher Licensure Fee Revolving Fund"; "foreign countries" to "countries other than the United States"; "ethnic school" to "community-based heritage language school"; "foreign language" to "world language"; and "epinephrine injector" to "epinephrine delivery system". Repeals the Community Service Education Act, and makes changes in the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Makes other and conforming changes in the School Code, the State Finance Act, and various Acts relating to the governance of public universities. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Laura Faver Dias (D)*, Dave Koehler (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #SB1796 • Last Action 04/10/2026
BODY CAMERAS-FOIA REQUESTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act and the Criminal Code to modify several provisions related to body camera recordings. The bill changes the definition of "law enforcement officer" to exclude administrative personnel, and alters the requirements for retaining and disclosing body camera recordings. Specifically, the bill shifts from a mandatory to a permissive approach for destroying recordings after 90 days, giving law enforcement agencies more discretion in maintaining recordings. The bill expands the list of individuals who can request body camera recordings, including the subject of an encounter, their legal representative, the recording officer, and persons with written permission from either the subject or the officer. Additionally, the bill exempts recordings made in accordance with the Body Camera Act from the state's eavesdropping regulations. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for law enforcement agencies while maintaining transparency and accountability in the use of body-worn cameras. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage, potentially impacting how law enforcement agencies manage and disclose video recordings from officer-worn body cameras.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency shall disclose a recording made with the use of an officer-worn body camera, upon request, to (i) the subject of the encounter captured on the recording, (ii) the legal representative of the subject of the encounter captured on the recording, (iii) the officer who wore the camera that made the recording, (iv) the legal representative of the officer who wore the camera that made the recording, (v) a person who has written permission from the subject of the encounter to receive the recording, or (vi) a person who has written permission from the officer who wore the camera that made the recording to receive the recording. Provides that all recordings made with an officer-worn body camera may (rather than must) be destroyed after 90 days, unless any encounter captured on the recording has been flagged. Makes changes to the definition of "law enforcement officer" in the Act. Amends the Eavesdropping Article to the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that recordings made in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act are exempt from the Article. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Julie Morrison (D)*, Dave Koehler (D), Mike Halpin (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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HI bill #SB2929 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Relating To Public Notice.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows government agencies to fulfill public notice requirements by posting them electronically on official state or county websites or electronic calendars, while still keeping traditional newspaper publication as an option. The Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in collaboration with the Access Hawaii Committee, is tasked with creating rules for how these electronic notices will work, ensuring they are legally sound, technically accessible, and practical for everyone, before this new electronic notice method becomes legally effective. This change aims to modernize how government information is shared, making it more accessible and timely than relying solely on newspapers, and aligns with the "sunshine law" which promotes transparency in government. The bill also specifies that these electronic postings must comply with accessibility requirements, such as those mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and that agencies must keep physical copies of all public notices for inspection. The new electronic posting provisions will not take effect until these rules are finalized and filed, and the bill is set to become law on July 1, 3000.
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Bill Summary: Authorizes government agencies to satisfy public notice requirements by electronic posting on official state or county websites or electronic calendars, while preserving traditional publication as an option. Directs the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Access Hawaii Committee, to adopt rules governing the implementation of electronic notice before the electronic notice authorization takes legal effect. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 03/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Angus McKelvey (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 04/10/2026
• Last Action: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
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IL bill #HB5198 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act to enhance public participation and strengthen requirements for local governments developing affordable housing plans. Specifically, non-exempt local governments must now notify residents and hold public hearings before adopting these plans, and they must provide proof of this compliance when submitting their plans to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). The bill also expands the required content of affordable housing plans to include identifying "specific lands" suitable for affordable housing, outlining "specific actions and deadlines" for implementation, and detailing incentives to attract affordable housing. Furthermore, the list of parties who can appeal a local government's denial of an affordable housing plan is broadened to include service providers contracted to assist residents of proposed supportive housing projects or community-integrated living arrangements, which are types of housing designed to help individuals with special needs live independently. The IHDA's authority to create rules and regulations regarding the substance of these affordable housing plans is also expanded.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act. Requires non-exempt local governments to provide residents with notice and the opportunity for comment at a public hearing prior to adopting an affordable housing plan. Requires a non-exempt local government to provide proof of its compliance with the notice and public hearing requirements when it submits a copy of its affordable housing plan to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Expands the list of information that must be provided in the affordable housing plan to include, (i) an identification of "specific lands" (rather than "lands") within the jurisdiction that are most appropriate for the construction of affordable housing, (ii) proposed timelines to commence "specific actions and deadlines" (rather than "actions") to implement the components of the affordable housing plan, and (iii) incentives, including certain measures to address the need for affordable housing, that the local government may provide for the purpose of attracting affordable housing. In a provision permitting certain persons to appeal a local government's denial of a proposed affordable housing plan, expands the list to include a service provider that is under contract to provide services for potential residents of a proposed supportive housing project or community-integrated living arrangement that is included in the proposed affordable housing plan. Contains provisions concerning final actions or decisions by the governing body of the local government on the proposed affordable housing plans; appeal procedures and timelines; and other matters. Expands the Illinois Housing Development Authority's rulemaking authority to include the adoption of rules and regulations concerning the substance of affordable housing plans consistent with the changes made in the amendatory Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 23 : Tracy Katz Muhl (D)*, Mary Beth Canty (D), Dee Avelar (D), Kam Buckner (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Norma Hernandez (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Laura Faver Dias (D), William Davis (D), Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Joyce Mason (D), Justin Cochran (D), Camille Lilly (D), Rita Mayfield (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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NE bill #LB1048 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Change and eliminate reporting requirements involving certain government agencies and preparation of the state executive budget, require the provision of copies of certain contracts to the Auditor of Public Accounts, and eliminate the Suggestion Award Board and the state employee suggestion system
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to state government reporting requirements and administrative processes, including eliminating the Suggestion Award Board and the state employee suggestion system, and requiring copies of certain contracts to be provided to the Auditor of Public Accounts. It also modifies reporting procedures for the state executive budget and eliminates reports related to labor negotiations. The bill amends numerous statutes across various state agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, Department of Revenue, and Department of Administrative Services, to change or remove specific reporting obligations. Additionally, it repeals several sections of existing law that are no longer deemed necessary.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to amend sections 44-1412, 48-683, 54-2428, 71-1131, 77-383, 77-385, 77-27,238, 77-6307, 81-125, 81-1354.01, 81-1378, 81-1504.01, 81-1505.04, 81-1607.01, 83-184.01, 83-1,100.03, 83-227.01, 83-227.02, 83-363, 83-364, 83-367, 83-370, 83-371, 83-375, 83-377, 83-378, 83-379, 83-380.01, 83-918, 83-963, and 86-1301, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 73-815, 77-6521, 77-6604, 77-6610, 77-6837, and 77-6928, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 61-218, 70-1003, 81-1113, 81-1139.02, 81-1430, 81-15,175, and 81-1606, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to provide, change, and eliminate requirements related to reporting involving the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Labor, the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Administrative Services, a task force under the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, the Department of Correctional Services, the Board of Parole, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Insurance, the Department of Transportation, and broadband Internet providers under the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act as prescribed; to require certain copies of contracts to be provided to the Auditor of Public Accounts; to change reporting procedures for preparation of the state executive budget; to eliminate reports regarding labor negotiations; to eliminate the Suggestion Award Board and the state employee suggestion system; to eliminate provisions relating to costs of care for patients of state institutions; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal sections 48-2909, 54-642, 77-6309, 81-1205, 81-1346, 81-1347, 81-1347.01, 81-1350, 81-1351, 81-1352, 81-1353, 81-1354, 81-1384, 83-380, and 86-1313, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, section 39-1392, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 81-1348 and 81-1607, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : John Arch (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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IL bill #HB4368 • Last Action 04/10/2026
FATALITY REVIEW ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act to adjust reporting deadlines and quorum requirements for the Statewide Committee, which is a group responsible for reviewing domestic violence-related deaths and making recommendations for prevention. Specifically, the bill changes the quorum needed to conduct official business from a fixed number of 7 voting members to a simple majority of the voting members, meaning more than half of those present and eligible to vote. It also pushes back the deadline for the Statewide Committee's annual report to September 1st from March 1st, and the deadline for its biennial report (a report issued every two years) to June 1st from April 1st of odd-numbered years. These changes aim to streamline the committee's operations and ensure timely reporting on efforts to reduce domestic violence fatalities.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Changes the Statewide Committee quorum from 7 voting members to a simple majority of voting members. Requires that Statewide Committee's annual report is due no later than September 1 instead of March 1 of each year. Requires that the biennial report is due no later than June 1 instead of April 1 of each odd year.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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IL bill #HB5428 • Last Action 04/10/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal dates for several professional licensing acts, including the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act, from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. It also makes various amendments to the Auction License Act, including changes to licensing requirements, renewal processes, and provisions for non-resident auctioneers and illegal discrimination. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals, application requirements, renewals, and appropriations for registered interior designers. It also updates sections concerning the reproducible seal, the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board, fund disposition, violations, and disciplinary grounds for landscape architects. The bill further amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act regarding insurance, account segregation, renewals, military service, illegal discrimination, and the appointment of hearing officers. Changes are also made to the Detection of Deception Examiners Act concerning license applications, investigations, and examiner qualifications, and to the Home Inspector License Act regarding licensure necessity, renewals, endorsements, and illegal discrimination. The Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 is updated concerning license necessity, illegal discrimination, investigations, notice, and hearings, and the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act is amended regarding disciplinary actions and the repeal of provisions concerning bonds of registrants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license; expiration, renewal, and restoration; nonresident auctioneer reciprocity; and illegal discrimination. Repeals provisions concerning actions for compensation. Amends the Registered Interior Designers Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals; application requirements for registration; expiration, renewal, and restoration; and appropriations, investments, and audits. Amends the Landscape Architecture Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the reproducible seal; the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board; disposition of funds; violations and civil penalties; and grounds for discipline. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning insurance and the segregation of accounts; renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; illegal discrimination; and appointment of a hearing officer. Amends the Detection of Deception Examiners Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning applications for original licenses; investigations; and applicants who are Examiners. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the necessity of licensure; renewal; endorsement; and illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of a license; illegal discrimination; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning disciplinary actions. Repeals provisions concerning bonds of registrants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Evans (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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KS bill #HB2513 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes payments for certain claims against the state and makes appropriations for state agencies for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2030. It directs or authorizes various transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments, fees, receipts, disbursements, procedures, and incidental acts. The bill also amends existing statutes related to agriculture, municipal bonds, state finance, retirement systems, public disclosure, the attorney general, the secretary of state, the state treasurer, insurance, health care stabilization, pooled money investment board, judicial council, state board of indigents' defense services, judicial branch, Kansas public employees retirement system, human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans services, department of health and environment (division of public health and division of health care finance), Kansas public employees retirement system, Kansas human rights commission, state corporation commission, citizens' utility ratepayer board, department of administration, office of information technology services, Kansas information security office, office of administrative hearings, office of the child advocate, state board of tax appeals, department of revenue, Kansas lottery, Kansas racing and gaming commission, department of commerce, Kansas housing resources corporation, department of labor, Kansas office of veterans 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Bill Summary: AN ACT making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, for state agencies; authorizing certain transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments and fees; authorizing certain transfers; imposing certain restrictions and limitations; directing or authorizing certain disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74-50,107, 74-8711, 74- 99b34, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Joint Committee on Special Claims Against the State
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 24 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Motion to override line item veto prevailed; Line item veto 26(a) 53(b) 54(w) 54(u) 78(dd) 81(h) 88(k) 96(d) 153 155 overridden Yea: 28 Nay: 11
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CA bill #SB1237 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Civil Rights Department.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill would require the Civil Rights Department to annually publish a report detailing the aggregate budgetary and enforcement information for the Civil Rights Enforcement and Litigation Fund, which is used to offset the department's costs. This fund is replenished by attorney's fees and costs awarded to the department when it prevails in civil actions under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as well as civil penalties collected from employers. Additionally, the bill significantly increases the penalty for employers who subsequently fail to submit their required annual pay data report to the department, raising it from a maximum of $200 per employee to a maximum of $1,000 per employee, with these penalties also going to the aforementioned fund. The pay data report requires private employers with 100 or more employees to submit information on their workforce by race, ethnicity, and sex, including median and mean hourly pay within each job category.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 12907 and 12999 of the Government Code, relating to civil rights.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Catherine Blakespear (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 20.
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GA bill #SB472 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Local Boards of Education; audit findings or findings by the state auditor of financial mismanagement or misconduct; provide for the suspension of members
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces several changes to Georgia's education laws, primarily focusing on accountability and oversight of local school systems. Key provisions include allowing for the suspension of local school board members with pay if the state auditor finds financial mismanagement or misconduct, or if a school system is designated for the highest level of monitoring, supports, and interventions by the Department of Audits and Accounts. It also modifies employment contract terms for local school superintendents, particularly in high-risk school systems, making financial mismanagement or misconduct grounds for termination. The bill also establishes a cap on advance distributions of state funds to local school systems, requiring a plan for monitoring, supports, and intervention developed by the state auditor if these limits are exceeded. Additionally, it lowers the threshold for voters to petition for an election to dissolve an independent school system and integrate it into the surrounding county school system, and revises provisions for financial audits of local school systems and state charter schools by the Department of Audits and Accounts, including a mandate for the department to develop a program of progressive monitoring, supports, and interventions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the suspension of members of local boards of education following certain audit findings or findings by the state auditor of financial mismanagement or misconduct; to provide for employment contract terms, conditions, and limitations for local school superintendents under certain conditions; to provide for a cap on the total amount of advance distributions of state allotted funds that may be made by the State Board of Education to local units of administration; to provide for plans for monitoring, supports, and intervention; to provide for the authority of the state auditor relative to such plans; to provide that a petition signed by 10 percent of the qualified voters in an independent school system shall be required in order to hold an election to determine whether to annul the special law of the independent school system so that it becomes a part of the respective county school system or systems in which the territory of the independent school system is located; to repeal outdated terms and provisions; to make conforming changes; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Audits and Accounts, so as to revise provisions for financial audits of local school systems and state charter schools by and on behalf of the Department of Audits and Accounts; to require the Department of Audits and Accounts to develop and implement a program of progressive monitoring, supports, and interventions to local school systems and state charter schools; to provide for investigations of local school systems by the state auditor; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Billy Hickman (R)*, Larry Walker (R)*, Blake Tillery (R)*, Chuck Hufstetler (R)*, Freddie Sims (D)*, Carden Summers (R)*, Max Burns (R)*, Will Wade (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Senate Sent to Governor
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NE bill #LB596 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants, and discharge records, storage requirements for certain records, petitions to change names, marriage license and record fees, reports of abandoned property, and the Nebraska Hall of Fame and eliminate a penalty for certain public officials and provisions relating to the registration of farm, ranch, or home names
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various state laws concerning public records, legal publications, and government operations. Key changes include allowing county records to be stored on accessible durable media, updating rules for legal newspapers to include digital formats and e-editions, and adjusting the process for name changes to allow for waiving public notice if a petitioner's safety is at risk. It also revises fees for marriage licenses and records, updates requirements for reporting abandoned property, and modifies provisions of the Open Meetings Act, which governs how public bodies conduct their meetings, to allow for virtual conferencing under specific conditions and to clarify public participation rights. Additionally, the bill alters the selection process for the Nebraska Hall of Fame, removes a penalty for certain public officials, and eliminates the registration requirement for farm, ranch, or home names.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to amend sections 23-346.01, 23-1303, 23-1309, 23-1517.01, 23-1527, 25-523, 33-110, 72-728, 84-1208, and 84-1412, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 25-21,271, 25-2228, 33-141, and 77-3903, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 69-1311 and 84-1411, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to county inventories, warrants, and discharge records; to provide for storing records on an accessible durable medium; to define terms; to change provisions relating to the publication of legal newspapers, legal notices, petitions to change names, marriage license and record fees, reports of abandoned property, and virtual conferencing and notice requirements for meetings of public bodies under the Open Meetings Act; to change provisions relating to the Nebraska Hall of Fame; to eliminate a penalty for certain public officials; to eliminate provisions relating to the registration of farm, ranch, or home names; to harmonize provisions; to provide severability; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal sections 19-1104 and 23-1313, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 03/17/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Rita Sanders (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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CA bill #SB906 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Parole: closed session.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to parole and probation processes. It mandates that all commissioners of the Board of Parole Hearings must participate in an "en banc review," which is a review conducted by all commissioners holding office, and that the decisions and individual votes from these reviews must be made public records, prohibiting them from being held in closed sessions. Additionally, the bill allows courts to extend probation terms for up to 18 months for defendants participating in collaborative justice court programs, which are specialized court programs designed to address specific issues like substance abuse or mental health.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 11126 of the Government Code, and to amend Sections 3041 and 3041.1 of the Penal Code, relating to parole.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Jones (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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NE bill #LB803 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Adopt the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act and change provisions relating to the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act, the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Service Providers Tax Credit Act, property tax valuation and levy procedures, homestead exemptions, and income taxes
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act, allowing individuals to open savings accounts to save for down payments and closing costs on a primary residence, with contributions and earnings potentially being tax-deductible from income. The act defines key terms like "account holder," "eligible expenses," and "first-time home buyer," and sets contribution limits for these accounts, which can hold up to $5,000 annually for individuals or $10,000 for joint filers, with a lifetime maximum of $25,000 or $50,000 respectively. The bill also modifies provisions related to the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act, property tax valuation and levy procedures, homestead exemptions, and income taxes, including changes to certain refundable income tax credits and requiring a joint public hearing on property tax valuation and political subdivision budgets.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation; to amend sections 13-3105, 77-1315, and 77-3510, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 13-3108, 77-1502, 77-1601, 77-1776, and 77-3512, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, sections 13-3103, 13-3106, 13-3403, 77-1632, 77-2716, and 77-3506, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, and section 2, Legislative Bill 901, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, Second Session, 2026; to adopt the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act; to change provisions relating to the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act, property tax valuation and levy procedures, and homestead exemptions; to require a joint public hearing regarding property tax valuation and political subdivision budgets; to provide an adjustment to income for income tax purposes; to change provisions relating to certain refundable income tax credits; to harmonize provisions; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal sections 77-1630 and 77-1634, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, section 77-1631, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, and section 77-1633, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, as amended by section 1, Legislative Bill 384, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, Second Session, 2026; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : Revenue Committee
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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NE bill #LB525 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Adopt the Agricultural Data Privacy Act and the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Agricultural Data Privacy Act and the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act, aiming to protect farmers' data and ensure responsible use of AI. The Agricultural Data Privacy Act establishes that agricultural producers own and control their data, which originates from their farms, land, devices, and equipment. It prohibits the sale of this data without the producer's explicit written consent, requiring clear disclosures separate from primary terms of service, and mandates that contracts starting January 1, 2027, include a provision prohibiting such sales without consent. This act also requires controllers and processors of agricultural data to implement reasonable security practices to protect data confidentiality and integrity, with enforcement by the Attorney General who can seek injunctive relief or civil penalties of $1,000 per violation, though it does not create a private right of action. The Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act requires operators of AI services that simulate human conversation to clearly disclose when users are interacting with AI, especially minors, and to implement measures to prevent the generation of inappropriate content or misleading statements about sentience or emotional dependence for minor account holders, while also providing privacy management tools for them and their parents or guardians. It also mandates that AI services have protocols to respond to prompts about suicidal ideation or self-harm by referring users to crisis services and prohibits AI from claiming to provide professional mental health care. The Attorney General can enforce this act with civil actions seeking equitable relief, actual damages, and civil penalties of at least $1,000 and up to $500,000 per operator, also without creating a private right of action. The bill also amends an existing law regarding public records to explicitly exempt agricultural data from public disclosure unless prior written consent is obtained, and sets different operative dates for various provisions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to law; to amend section 84-712.05, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to adopt the Agricultural Data Privacy Act and the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Safety Act; to provide for a public record exception; to provide operative dates; and to repeal the original section.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Jacobson (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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NE bill #LB905 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Change and eliminate provisions relating to boards, commissions, committees, task forces, and funds that terminate
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to Nebraska state government by eliminating or modifying various boards, commissions, committees, task forces, and funds that are set to terminate. Specifically, it repeals the Nebraska Potato Development Act and related entities, and it also eliminates provisions concerning the Climate Assessment Response Committee, the Nebraska Aquaculture Board, the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling, the Board of Examiners for County Highway and City Street Superintendents, the Children's Behavioral Health Task Force, the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee, the Bridge to Independence Advisory Committee, the Natural Gas Fuel Board, the Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council and Fund, the State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services, the Veterinary Prescription Monitoring Program Task Force, the Advisory Council on Public Water Supply, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Advisory Committee, the Critical Incident Stress Management Council, the Vacant Building and Excess Land Committee, the Governor's Residence Advisory Commission, the State Comprehensive Capital Facilities Planning Committee, the technical panel for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, the Suggestion Award Board, the human trafficking task force within the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, the State Emergency Response Commission, the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Advisory Committee, the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol, the Willa Cather National Statuary Hall Cash Fund, the Chief Standing Bear National Statuary Hall Cash Fund, the Nebraska Safety Center Advisory Council, the Rural Broadband Task Force and its fund, and also removes provisions for a solid waste management study and advisory committee, and a private postsecondary career school advisory council, while also repealing obsolete provisions and harmonizing existing laws, with an operative date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to state government; to amend sections 2-1814, 2-1816, 38-315, 38-317, 39-2108, 49-1499.02, 71-7010, 71-7013, 72-813, 72-814, 72-815, 72-816, 72-818, 81-1117, 81-1120.17, 81-15,212, 81-15,214, 81-15,215, 81-15,217, 81-15,218, 81-15,221, 81-15,224, 81-15,230, 81-15,231, 85-1002, 85-1005, 86-502, 86-515, 86-522, 86-523, 86-572, and 90-203, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 39-2310, 43-4215, 43-4217, and 66-4,100, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 38-167, 38-204, 38-308, 38-605, 38-703, 38-904, 38-2120, 38-2213, 38-2214, 38-2216, 38-2306, 39-2106, 39-2301.01, 43-4203, 43-4513, 71-814, 71-5310, 71-7107, 71-7108, 71-7109, 71-7110, 72-811, 81-1108.41, 81-1430, 81-1431, 81-15,160, 81-15,210, 81-15,229, 85-1643, and 86-516, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to eliminate the Nebraska Potato Development Act and provisions related to the Nebraska Potato Development Committee, the Nebraska Potato Development Fund, and the Division of Potato Development in the Department of Agriculture; to change and eliminate provisions related to the Climate Assessment Response Committee, the Nebraska Aquaculture Board, the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling, the Board of Examiners for County Highway and City Street Superintendents, the Children's Behavioral Health Task Force, the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee, the Bridge to Independence Advisory Committee, the Natural Gas Fuel Board, the Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council, the Women's Health Initiative Fund, the State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services, the Veterinary Prescription Monitoring Program Task Force, the Advisory Council on Public Water Supply, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Advisory Committee, the Critical Incident Stress Management Council, the Vacant Building and Excess Land Committee, the Governor's Residence Advisory Commission, the State Comprehensive Capital Facilities Planning Committee, the technical panel for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, the Suggestion Award Board, the human trafficking task force within the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, the State Emergency Response Commission, the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Advisory Committee, the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol, the Willa Cather National Statuary Hall Cash Fund, the Chief Standing Bear National Statuary Hall Cash Fund, the Nebraska Safety Center Advisory Council, the technical panel for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, the Rural Broadband Task Force, and the Rural Broadband Task Force Fund; to eliminate provisions regarding a solid waste management study and advisory committee and a private postsecondary career school advisory council; to eliminate penalties and obsolete provisions; to harmonize provisions; to provide an operative date; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal sections 2-1802, 2-1804, 2-1805, 2-1806, 2-1807, 2-1808, 2-1809, 2-1810, 2-1811, 2-1812, 2-4902, 2-5002, 2-5005, 2-5006, 72-2102, 72-2104, 72-2105, 81-15,195, 81-15,211, 82-701, 82-702, 82-704, 82-705, and 82-707, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 39-2305 and 72-2103, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 2-1801, 2-1803, 2-1826, 2-4901, 2-5001, 2-5003, 38-205, 38-310, 39-2304, 43-4001, 43-4216, 66-2001, 71-702, 71-705, 71-706, 71-815, 71-2454.01, 71-5311, 71-7012, 72-812, 72-2101, 81-1139.02, 81-1348, 81-15,159.01, 81-15,245, 81-15,246, 82-703, 82-706, 85-1008, 85-1607, 86-511, 86-521, 86-1101, 86-1102, and 86-1103, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : John Arch (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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NE bill #LB838 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Change provisions relating to the financial exploitation of vulnerable or senior adults, rules and codes of procedure, decedents' estates, inheritance taxes, deceptive trade practices, the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, the Equipment Business Regulation Act, the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act, and the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code and provide for rounding of certain cash transaction amounts
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Nebraska law, including strengthening protections against the financial exploitation of vulnerable and senior adults by financial institutions, which may delay or refuse transactions if exploitation is suspected and providing immunity for such actions. It also introduces new regulations for money transmitters, specifically prohibiting licenses for companies with connections to foreign adversaries (countries deemed a threat to the U.S. national security), and imposes a 25% excise tax on remittance transfers to residents of foreign adversary countries, with certain exceptions for military personnel and funds originating from U.S. bank accounts or funded by U.S.-issued debit or credit cards. The bill also updates provisions related to decedents' estates and inheritance taxes, modifies rules of civil and criminal procedure, amends the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code, and enacts the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, which sets standards for online services to protect minors by limiting data collection, restricting certain design features that encourage excessive use, and providing parental controls. Additionally, it revises the Equipment Business Regulation Act and deceptive trade practices, and allows for the rounding of certain cash transaction amounts to the nearest five cents to simplify currency exchange.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to law; to amend sections 8-2901, 25-2701, 30-2301, 30-2302, 30-2322, 30-2323, 30-2325, 30-3803, 30-38,103, 77-3503, 87-704, 87-706, and 87-709, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 30-3801 and 77-2004, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 8-2701, 8-2702, 8-2711, 8-2742, 8-2903, 87-302, 87-1301, 87-1302, 87-1304, 87-1305, 87-1306, and 87-1308, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act, financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior adult, rules and codes of civil and criminal procedure, decedents' estates, the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code, certifications of trust, inheritance taxes, deceptive trade practices, the Equipment Business Regulation Act, and the Age- Appropriate Online Design Code Act; to impose an excise tax on certain remittance transfers; to provide for rounding of certain cash transaction amounts; to provide operative dates; to provide severability; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Jacobson (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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KS bill #HB2763 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Enacting the athletic licensure trainer compact to provide interstate practice privileges for athletic trainers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact, which establishes a framework for athletic trainers (ATs) licensed in one member state to practice in other member states, thereby increasing mobility and public access to their services. The compact creates a commission composed of representatives from each member state to administer and implement its terms, and it defines key terms like "athletic training" (the prevention, examination, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions) and "compact privilege" (authorization to practice in another member state). To obtain a compact privilege, an AT must hold a valid certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) or meet specific educational and examination requirements, have an unencumbered license, and comply with continuing competence standards. The compact also outlines procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and the establishment of a data system to share information among member states, all while preserving each state's authority to regulate the practice of athletic training within its borders.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to athletic trainers; enacting the athletic trainer licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: House Reengrossed on Monday, April 13, 2026
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NE bill #LB912 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Adopt the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act, the Athletic Trainer Compact, and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, change provisions relating to child care licensing and the practice of athletic training, respiratory care, massage therapy, medical radiography, nurse practitioners, pharmacy, and pharmacists, provide for liens for physical therapy services and automated pickup kiosks for certain prescription medication, and eliminate provisions relating to physician liability f
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act, establishing a process for approving training programs for community health workers to ensure consistent standards and facilitate reimbursement by insurance. It also adopts the Athletic Trainer Compact and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which are agreements between states allowing licensed professionals in one member state to practice in another member state under certain conditions, aiming to improve access to these services and support workforce mobility. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to child care licensing by allowing volunteers to be included in staff-to-child ratios under specific conditions and for a limited time, and it introduces the ability for physical therapists to place liens on settlements or judgments for services rendered. The bill also permits the use of automated pickup kiosks for certain prescription medications, excluding controlled substances, and removes provisions related to physician liability for physician assistants, while also harmonizing various existing statutes and establishing operative dates for these changes.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public health and welfare; to amend sections 38-1915, 38-2315, 38-2850, 38-2871, 71-1918, 71-2444, 71-2445, and 71-2447, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 38-404, 38-409, 38-1716, 38-2101, 38-2123, 38-2801, 38-2852, 38-3208, and 52-401, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 38-131, 38-2866.01, 71-1908, and 71-1912, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to adopt the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act, the Athletic Trainer Compact, and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact; to change provisions relating to the practice of athletic training, respiratory care, massage therapy, medical radiography, mental health practitioners, nurse practitioners, pharmacy, and pharmacists; to change provisions relating to child care licensing; to provide for liens for physical therapy services; to provide for automated pickup kiosks for certain prescription medication; to eliminate provisions relating to physician liability for a physician assistant; to harmonize provisions; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal section 38-2053, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Hardin (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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NE bill #LB1096 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Adopt the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act, create restrictions on contracts with foreign principals, authorize the withholding of records, and provide civil penalties
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act, introduces several key provisions aimed at enhancing state security and regulating foreign influence. It prohibits the knowing import or import with reckless disregard of substantial risk of harm of "high-risk agricultural pathogens or pests" into the state, which are defined as diseases or pests of concern by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or designated by the state's Department of Agriculture, unless a permit is obtained. Violations of this provision are classified as felonies, with increased penalties if the origin is concealed, the act is committed on behalf of a foreign government, or significant economic damage occurs. The bill also restricts companies and governmental entities from entering into contracts related to "critical infrastructure"—which includes systems like 911, communication networks, and power grids—with "foreign principals," defined as entities or individuals associated with foreign adversaries, unless there are no other reasonable options and not entering the contract poses a greater threat. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to prevent "foreign adversarial companies" from receiving state tax incentives and modifies provisions related to the withholding of records, specifically allowing for the withholding of detailed information about critical infrastructure's physical and cyber assets to prevent potential attacks, while also clarifying what information related to water infrastructure must still be disclosed. Finally, it imposes civil penalties on communications providers that fail to certify their networks are free from equipment deemed a national security threat by the Federal Communications Commission.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to state security; to amend section 84-712.05, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 77-5723 and 77-6827, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, sections 77-3,114, 77-27,187.02, and 86-125, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, and section 4, Legislative Bill 904, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, Second Session, 2026; to adopt the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act; to create restrictions relating to contracts with foreign principals as provided; to define and redefine terms; to change provisions relating to the use of tax incentives as provided; to authorize the withholding of records relating to critical infrastructure as provided; to provide a fine and civil penalty for certain communications providers as prescribed; to harmonize provisions; to provide severability; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Eliot Bostar (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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CA bill #SB1210 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Gang databases.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by amending sections of the Penal Code, aims to expand the regulations and oversight of all gang databases, not just those designated as "shared gang databases" which are accessed by agencies outside of the one that created them. The changes will apply to all gang databases starting January 1, 2027, and will ensure that regulations regarding their use, operation, and oversight, including training for personnel and criteria for designating individuals as gang members or associates, apply universally. The bill also makes a technical, nonsubstantive change to a provision in the Health and Safety Code concerning women's health strategies.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 186.34, 186.35, and 186.36 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal gangs.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Akilah Weber Pierson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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IA bill #HSB771 • Last Action 04/09/2026
A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, tr
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: FY 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS. This bill relates to and appropriates moneys to various state departments, agencies, and funds for FY 2026-2027, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, Iowa H.F. _____ public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and Iowa utilities commission. The bill limits a standing appropriation for FY 2026-2027 for enforcement of Code chapter 453D relating to tobacco product manufacturers under Code section 453D.8. DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN FEES. The bill eliminates the consumer fireworks fee fund and the electrical or mechanical amusement devices special fund and requires the moneys that were deposited in those funds to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. The bill also eliminates the provision requiring moneys collected from a professional boxing event to be used to award grants to organizations that promote amateur boxing matches and requires the moneys to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. Under current law, 40 percent of nonexamination revenues paid to the insurance division or the department of revenue are deposited in the commerce revolving fund, while the rest of the nonexamination revenues are deposited in the general fund of the state. The bill requires all such nonexamination revenues to be deposited in the commerce revolving fund.
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• Introduced: 04/07/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: NOBA: House Sub
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OK bill #HB3742 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Criminal procedure; Due Process Protection Act of 2026; preliminary examinations and proceedings; disclosure; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Due Process Protection Act of 2026," aims to enhance protections for defendants in criminal proceedings by expanding disclosure requirements for the state. It mandates that prosecutors must provide the defense with a broader range of information, including initial and supplemental police reports, summaries of interviews, video and audio recordings of statements, photographs, and forensic reports, often well before preliminary hearings or initial court appearances. The bill also clarifies the state's ongoing duty to disclose any evidence that might be favorable to the defendant, regardless of its form or when it's discovered, and increases the time limit for introducing testimony from informants and codefendants to thirty days before trial. Additionally, it modifies the definition of an "informant" to include codefendants and those who testify with the expectation of a benefit, and establishes stricter timelines for completing discovery issues, with courts empowered to set disclosure deadlines if preliminary hearings are scheduled too closely to the request date. The bill also introduces provisions for defendants to request and receive certain evidence from the state, and clarifies the defendant's reciprocal disclosure duties.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal procedure; creating the Due Process Protection Act of 2026; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 258, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 269, O.S.L. 2022 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 258), which relates to preliminary examinations and proceedings; requiring the disclosure of certain information to the defense; providing construing provision; authorizing the court to set disclosure deadline under certain circumstances; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2002), which relates to the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code; directing the state to disclose certain evidence prior to the initial appearance of defendants; requiring the disclosure of evidence favorable to the defendant; requiring disclosure despite its form; declaring the ongoing duty to disclose information; increasing time limitation for introducing testimony from informants and codefendants; updating informant references; modifying scope of certain defined term; clarifying disclosure duties of defendants; establishing time limitation for completing discovery issues; providing an exception to certain witnesses; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Erick Harris (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Aletia Timmons (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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CT bill #HB05550 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act Exempting Course Syllabi From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, amends a statute concerning government administration by adding a new provision that exempts course syllabi created by or for the faculty or staff of a public institution of higher education from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Freedom of Information Act is a law that generally gives the public the right to access government records, but this bill carves out an exception specifically for these academic documents, meaning they will no longer be subject to public requests for information.
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Bill Summary: To make a technical change to a statute concerning government administration and to exempt course syllabi at an institution of higher education from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 554
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CT bill #HB05548 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act Concerning Revisions To The Freedom Of Information Act Concerning Employee Residential Addresses And Certain Higher Education Records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to enhance privacy protections for certain public employees and shield specific academic records from disclosure. Primarily, it expands the prohibition against releasing the residential addresses of public employees, moving beyond just those whose residency is a condition of employment to include any public agency employee who requests their address be kept confidential and provides a business address. This change aims to protect a broader range of public servants, such as judges, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others listed, from having their home addresses publicly accessible. Additionally, the bill exempts proprietary records held by public institutions of higher education that are related to teaching or research on various scholarly topics, such as medical, artistic, scientific, or legal issues, from public disclosure, with the exception of the institution's financial records. These changes are intended to balance the public's right to information with the need for personal privacy and the protection of academic intellectual property.
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Bill Summary: To amend the Freedom of Information Act to (1) revise the prohibition against disclosing the residential address of certain persons contained in personnel, medical or similar files by deleting reference to the employing public agency and expanding the prohibition to other public agency employees for which residency is not a requirement for employment, and (2) exempt certain proprietary records held by a public institution of higher education pertaining to teaching or research from disclosure.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Nicholas Menapace (D), Nicholas Gauthier (D), Sarah Keitt (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 553
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ME bill #LD2149 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act to Protect Affordability in Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires individuals or entities renewing licenses to operate manufactured housing communities to provide satisfactory evidence to the Manufactured Housing Board, and it updates how taxable income is calculated by allowing a deduction for gains on the sale of a controlling ownership interest (over 50%) in a property if it's transferred to a cooperative affordable housing corporation, municipal housing authority, or an affiliate of a municipal housing authority, with a deduction limit of $750,000. It also exempts certain entities, including municipal housing authorities and their affiliates, and cooperatives limited to manufactured home owners, from paying a transfer assessment fee when purchasing a manufactured housing community or mobile home park, and clarifies the definition of "affiliated or related entities" and "net worth" for these exemptions, while establishing penalties, including triple damages and license forfeiture, for those who fail to pay the fee or provide false information. Furthermore, the bill shifts the rule-making authority for determining net worth for fee exemptions from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Maine State Housing Authority, and exempts resident-owned manufactured housing communities from certain requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill does the following. 1. It requires a person renewing a license to operate a manufactured housing community to submit satisfactory evidence to the Manufactured Housing Board. 2. It updates the computation of taxable income of resident individuals and corporations by providing a deduction in an amount equal to any gain recognized on the sale by the taxpayer of an ownership interest greater than 50% in a qualified property if the qualified property was transferred to a cooperative affordable housing corporation, a municipal housing authority or an affiliate of a municipal housing authority. 3. It exempts certain entities that purchase a manufactured housing community or a mobile home park from paying a transfer assessment fee and updates the sworn affirmation of exemption requirement. 4. It establishes liability for damages for a person that is required to pay a transfer assessment fee that fails to do so. 5. It moves from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Maine State Housing Authority the rule-making authority governing the establishment of a method to determine the net worth of an entity claiming an exemption from certain fees related to the purchase of a mobile home park or a manufactured housing community.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Cameron Reny (D)*, Donna Bailey (D), Cheryl Golek (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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OK bill #HB3415 • Last Action 04/09/2026
State government; vendors; state agencies; Central Purchasing Division; contracts; report; database; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires vendors who provide services to state agencies to report any subcontracting they do, including the tasks performed by the subcontractor and the percentage of the contract they handle, to both the agency and the Central Purchasing Division within ten days of the subcontractor's work completion. The Central Purchasing Division, part of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, will then maintain a public database of all active private vendor contracts with state agencies, detailing vendor names, total costs, purchase order numbers, and descriptions of what the contract is for, with an exemption for information protected by the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Additionally, state agencies using statewide contracts must submit specific details about these agreements, such as statements of work, hourly rates, line-item expenses, and performance guarantees, to the Central Purchasing Division. Agencies will also be mandated to conduct post-assessments of fulfilled contract services within thirty days of key milestones or contract end dates, evaluating completion by the deadline, any delays, and budget adherence, and must report any incomplete contracts, along with their estimated completion times, in their annual budget submissions.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; requiring all vendors providing services to state agencies to report use of subcontracting; directing vendors to report to the Central Purchasing Division; providing required details for report; directing vendors to file within ten days of completion; directing the Central Purchasing Division to maintain public database of private vendor contracts; providing required information for database; providing an exemption for information protected in the Oklahoma Open Records Act; requiring state agencies to report certain information from statewide contracts to the Central Purchasing Division; directing state agencies to perform post-assessment of fulfilled contract services; providing required information to be included in assessment; directing agencies to report incomplete contracts in annual budget submissions and estimated time for completion; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 19 : Judd Strom (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Marilyn Stark (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R), Max Wolfley (R), Clay Staires (R), Mark Chapman (R), Michelle McCane (D), Gabe Woolley (R), Mike Kelley (R), Annie Menz (D), Nick Archer (R), Preston Stinson (R), Mike Dobrinski (R), Brian Hill (R), Mary Boren (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OH bill #SB420 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Regards JobsOhio public records, open meetings, performance audit
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Ohio law to make records created by JobsOhio, a nonprofit corporation formed to promote economic development, subject to the state's Public Records Law, meaning they will generally be accessible to the public. It also requires JobsOhio to comply with the Open Meetings Law, ensuring that its decision-making processes are transparent and open to public observation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Auditor of State conduct a performance audit of JobsOhio, which is an examination of the organization's efficiency and effectiveness, to ensure accountability. These changes aim to increase transparency and oversight of JobsOhio's operations, which were previously less subject to public scrutiny.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 117.46, 121.01, 121.22, 149.011, 149.43, 187.01, 187.03, and 187.04 of the Revised Code to establish that records created by JobsOhio are public records under Ohio Public Records Law, to require JobsOhio to comply with the Open Meetings Law, and to require the Auditor of State to conduct a performance audit of JobsOhio.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2026
• Added: 04/10/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sandy O'Brien (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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MN bill #SF5030 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Recovery of certain fixed costs clarification with respect to net metered facilities
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies how electric cooperatives and municipal utilities can recover fixed costs from customers with net-metered facilities, which are systems that generate their own electricity and send excess power back to the grid. Specifically, it states that these utilities are prohibited from recovering these fixed costs through any means other than those already permitted by existing billing arrangements, and any additional fees must be reasonable and based on cost studies. The bill also allows for meter aggregation, meaning customers can combine readings from multiple meters on their property for billing purposes, and clarifies that this applies to both public utilities and electric cooperatives. Furthermore, it expands the commission's authority over electric cooperative practices and improves member access to cooperative documents and meetings, requiring remote participation options and making various documents, like bylaws and financial statements, available online. The bill also mandates electronic and mail-in voting for cooperative board directors and requires annual notification of members' capital credit allocations, which represent a member's share of the cooperative's surplus revenue.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying the recovery of certain fixed costs with respect to net metered facilities; allowing meter aggregation for electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying commission authority with respect to electric cooperative practices; improving member access to cooperative documents and meetings; requiring electronic voting and voting by mail for cooperative board directors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 216B.164, subdivisions 3, 4a; 216B.17, subdivision 6a; 308A.327.
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• Introduced: 04/08/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : John Hoffman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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CT bill #SB00492 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act Concerning Security Of Public Officials And Employees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the security of public officials and employees by amending existing laws. Primarily, it modifies the Freedom of Information Act to prevent public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of certain public officials and employees, including elected state and local officials, judges, law enforcement officers, and legislative staff, from their personnel or similar files, thereby protecting their privacy and safety. Additionally, the bill permits candidate committees, which are groups that raise and spend money to elect a candidate, to use campaign funds for "personal security services," defined as services provided to a candidate, their family, or campaign staff for safety reasons directly related to campaign activities. Finally, it establishes a dedicated "legislative safety account" funded by specific sources, from which the Joint Committee on Legislative Management can disburse money to ensure the safety and security of state legislators and their staff.
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Bill Summary: To (1) amend the Freedom of Information Act to provide that public agencies may not disclose, from their personnel, medical or similar files, the residential addresses of certain public officials and employees, (2) permit candidate committees to expend campaign funds for personal security services, and (3) (A) establish a "legislative safety account" from which the Joint Committee on Legislative Management may expend moneys for purposes of state legislator and state legislative staff safety, and (B) provide for funding of such account.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 582
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CA bill #SB1426 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Planning and zoning: annual report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several nonsubstantive changes and reorganizes existing provisions related to annual reporting requirements for cities and counties concerning land use and housing development, aiming to clarify and streamline these processes. It amends laws that govern how local governments report on their progress in meeting housing needs, the status of land disposals for affordable housing projects, and the number of housing development applications received. Specifically, it updates requirements for reporting on the disposal of surplus land for affordable housing, including details on the types of housing and construction labor standards. The bill also modifies how cities and counties must report on their housing element progress, which is a mandatory component of their general plans that addresses housing needs. Additionally, it adjusts provisions related to the ministerial approval of certain housing developments, such as those with two units on a single lot or in areas zoned for office, retail, or parking, and the subdivision of parcels for urban lot splits, ensuring these reports are integrated into the existing annual progress reporting framework. The bill also repeals certain sections that are now redundant or covered by other provisions. Finally, it declares an urgency to take effect immediately to ensure clarity and effective implementation of these reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 54222.3.1, 54230, 65400, 65583.1, 65852.21, 65852.24, 66411.7 of, and to repeal Sections 65400.1 and 65625 of, the Government Code, relating to land use, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Housing
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
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CA bill #SB1154 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Public contracts: best value procurement: community college districts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes community college districts to use a "best value procurement" method for public projects costing over $1,000,000, allowing them to select contractors based on a combination of price and qualifications, rather than solely the lowest bid. This method, which will be in effect until December 31, 2030, defines "best value" as a process where the chosen bidder offers the best combination of price and qualifications, with "qualifications" encompassing factors like financial stability, relevant experience, management competency, labor compliance, and safety record. The bill also mandates that community college districts report on their use of this procurement method to the Legislature by January 1, 2030, and establishes specific requirements for bid solicitations, prequalification of bidders, and the evaluation process to ensure fairness and transparency.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Article 41.6 (commencing with Section 20666) to Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Eloise Reyes (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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CT bill #SB00466 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act Concerning Vexatious Requesters Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to broaden the definition of a "vexatious requester," which is someone who repeatedly files burdensome or abusive requests for public records. Specifically, it allows public agencies to petition for relief from such requesters if they have engaged in harassing or threatening conduct, even if that conduct occurred outside of a specific records request and regardless of whether it was related to the request itself. The bill also modifies the relief a commission can grant, permitting a longer period of time (up to three years, compared to the current one year) during which an agency may be excused from complying with future requests from a requester who has been deemed vexatious for a second or subsequent time.
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Bill Summary: To include harassing and threatening conduct that occurred outside of a request for public records under the Freedom of Information Act when finding a person to be a vexatious requester and to permit a longer period of relief from requests from such vexatious requester for a second or subsequent granting of a petition.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Steve Meskers (D), Hector Arzeno (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 572
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CA bill #SB1433 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Maintenance of the codes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous nonsubstantive changes to various California codes to maintain and update existing laws, reflecting recommendations from the Legislative Counsel. These changes include minor amendments to wording, section references, and formatting across a wide range of legal provisions, from business and professions to welfare and institutions. The bill aims to ensure the codes are current and accurate without altering the substantive meaning or intent of the laws they amend.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 733, 2242.2, 2553.5, 3046.1, 4073.5, 4602, 4610, 4826.5, 4858, 6126.7, 16608, and 17810 of the Business and Professions Code, to amend Sections 714.6, 798.14, 798.74.4, 1714.27, 3273.29, 4752, and 8811 of the Civil Code, to amend Sections 697.680 and 1094.9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 234.7, 35221, 38134, 44043.5, 46392, 49001, 51140, 69436, 70022, 70034, and 88821 of the Education Code, to amend Sections 6915, 12304, and 12309 of the Elections Code, to amend Section 5654 of the Fish and Game Code, to amend Section 21283 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to amend Sections 1031.5, 6215, 6588.7, 8010, 8557, 10233, 10240, 11041, 11123.2, 12100.33, 12100.162, 12910, 12960, 12965, 15475.6, 19829.9854, 53398.52, 54953.4, 54953.8, 54953.8.1, 54954.2, 54957.9, 63049.71, 65589.5, 65914.2, 65950, 66300.6.5, 66323, 67784, 67786, 67788, and 87202 of, and to repeal the heading of Chapter 17.45 (commencing with Section 7289) of Division 7 of Title 1 of, the Government Code, to amend Section 676 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, to amend Sections 1279.6, 1342.74, 1367.25, 1597.640, 8028.73, 17021.8, 17970.3, 38532, 38562, 38562.3, 38591.2, 40100.5.5, 41313, 44501, 44515, 44559.14, 50406.4, 50410, 53545.14, 104660, 104661, and 108980 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 937, 10123.1933, and 10123.196 of the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 923.1, 1401, and 2810.8 of the Labor Code, to amend Section 59 of the Military and Veterans Code, to amend Sections 136.1, 636.6, 1170, 2780.6, 11105.04, and 13667 of the Penal Code, to amend Sections 4291.5, 4584.1, 4584.2, 5006.1, 5598, 5797.4, 21080.28.5, 21080.43, 21080.44, 25354, 25545, 25545.16, 25545.19, 30166, 30168, 30600.5, and 42652.5 of the Public Resources Code, to amend Sections 748.5, 850, 3299.2, 3310, 8501, and 180305 of, to amend the heading of Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of Division 4.1 of, and to repeal the heading of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Division 1.5 of, the Public Utilities Code, to amend Sections 17053.40, 19002, and 23640 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, to amend Sections 21201 and 21450.5 of the Vehicle Code, to amend Sections 351, 50976, 60385, 60414, 74467, and 74850 of the Water Code, to amend Sections 309, 827, 9630, 10213.5, 11330.6, 13300.5, 14005.62, 14005.27, 14105.47, 14132.968, 16000.1, 16121.5, and 18900 of, and to repeal Section 12306.16 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, and to amend Section 3 of Chapter 578 of the Statutes of 2025, relating to maintenance of the codes.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
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CA bill #SB1016 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program and court-ordered evaluations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program and court-ordered evaluations, aiming to improve the process for individuals with severe mental illness. Key provisions include allowing petitioners of a CARE Act petition to request a mental health evaluation under the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act if they believe the person may not be able to participate in the CARE process due to their mental disorder, and requiring the Judicial Council to add this option to the petition form. The bill also permits petitioners to submit declarations and supporting evidence to establish probable cause for such an evaluation, and authorizes courts to order these evaluations if the CARE Act petition requests it and probable cause is shown. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes and clarifies existing laws related to the CARE Act and LPS Act, including expanding the crime of perjury and imposing higher service levels on counties, which may lead to state-mandated local program costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 5201, 5206, 5207, 5211, 5972, 5975, 5976.5, 5977, 5977.4, 5979, 5983, and 5985 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Catherine Blakespear (D)*, Tom Umberg (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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OK bill #HB3418 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; quotes; felonies; disclosures; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Oklahoma's Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 to update various provisions related to public construction contracts and procurement. Key changes include establishing new dollar thresholds for school districts regarding public construction contracts, allowing for electronic bids with a live video feed of the opening as an alternative to a public bid opening, and clarifying that awarding public agencies, not their divisions, can extend contract award periods. The bill also extends the Act's applicability to "quotes" (informal price estimates), clarifies who is disqualified from contracts due to conflicts of interest, and introduces felony offenses for insider trading related to public bids, while making knowing violations of the Act a misdemeanor. Furthermore, it directs public agencies to select the lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property purchases over $10,000, outlines procedures for sole-source or sole-brand bidding, and prohibits agencies from writing bid specifications to unfairly restrict competition. Contractors and vendors will be required to disclose ownership information, and the bill mandates that change orders exceeding certain limits must trigger a re-solicitation of quotes, with unsuccessful quoters having the right to sue. Finally, it amends accounting procedures for school districts to ensure compliance with these updated bidding requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public buildings and public works; amending 60 O.S. 2021, Section 176, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2025 (60 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 176), which relates to trusts for benefit of state, county or municipality and contracts; making certain contracts no longer subject to Public Competitive Bidding Act; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Sections 102, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 103, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2025, 106, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 110, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 111, 112, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 114, as amended by Section 729, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 116, as amended by Section 543, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 117, 119, 119.1, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 120, 121, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 131, 137, and 138 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 102, 103, 106, 110, 112, 114, 116, 119.1, and 121), which relate to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; modifying terms; establishing procedure for public construction contracts equal to or greater than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars and less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for school district; requiring bidding documents for construction-management trade contracts and subcontracts to be available for set period; authorizing electronic bids with live video feed of bid opening to not have a public bid opening; clarifying awarding public agency and not divisions may extend contract award period; extending applicability of the Public Competitive Bidding Act to quotes; clarifying persons who are conflicted out of contracts; establishing felony offenses related to insider information related to public bids; requiring change orders or cumulative change orders which exceed certain limits to re-solicit quotes; permitting suit by unsuccessful quoter; establishing that persons who knowingly violate act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; directing public agencies to use lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property greater than Ten Thousand Dollars; providing procedure for public agencies that solicit bids or quotes pursuant to authorized sole-source or sole- brand bidding procedures; prohibiting public agencies from writing bid or quote specifications for the purpose of restricting bids or quotes; requiring contractors and vendors to provide certain information to awarding public agency; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-135, which relates to system of accounting for school districts; requiring compliance with Section 40 of Title 61; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Judd Strom (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Mike Dobrinski (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R), Preston Stinson (R), Max Wolfley (R), Nick Archer (R), Annie Menz (D), Mark Chapman (R), Mike Kelley (R), Michelle McCane (D), Gabe Woolley (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #HB3416 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Counties and county officers; county purchasing; soliciting quotes; operations; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies county purchasing procedures in Oklahoma by allowing the county purchasing agent to solicit quotes for certain purchases, specifically removing the restriction to only solicit "telephone" quotes and allowing for other methods. It also removes language from existing law for clarity regarding the procedures for county government operations and repeals a section of law related to reverse auction bidding, with the entire act set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to counties and county officers; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1501, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1501), which relates to county purchasing; permitting county purchasing agent to solicit quotes; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505), which relates to procedures for the operation of county government; removing language for clarity; repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1801, which relates to reverse auction bidding; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Judd Strom (R)*, Jerry Alvord (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Brian Hill (R), Mike Dobrinski (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R), Preston Stinson (R), Max Wolfley (R), Nick Archer (R), Annie Menz (D), Mark Chapman (R), Mike Kelley (R), Michelle McCane (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #HB3464 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Energy; creating the Energy Storage Resource Safety Act; energy storage resources; report; emergency operations plan; State Fire Marshall; fees; Solar Energy Development Act; statements; records; Corporation Commission; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Energy Storage Resource Safety Act and the Oklahoma Solar Energy Development Act, aiming to enhance safety and provide clearer regulations for energy storage resources and solar energy facilities in Oklahoma. The Energy Storage Resource Safety Act mandates that energy storage resources (devices that store electricity for later use) comply with specific safety codes, including the International Fire Code (IFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 standard, with the NFPA standard taking precedence in case of conflict; it also requires these resources to have an emergency operations plan and mandates training for local first responders. Furthermore, it requires agreements for energy storage resources to include provisions for decommissioning, meaning the grantee (the entity operating the resource) is responsible for removing their equipment and restoring the land, and mandates financial assurance, such as a parent company guarantee or letter of credit, to cover these decommissioning costs. The bill also introduces fees for plan reviews and permits by the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal for energy storage facilities, with a portion of these fees going to local fire departments. The Oklahoma Solar Energy Development Act requires owners of solar energy facilities (those generating over one megawatt of electricity) to provide landowners with statements detailing payment calculations, grant landowners the right to inspect records to verify payments, and mandates annual reporting of generation, capacity, and location to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. It also requires solar facility owners to maintain liability insurance naming the landowner as an additional insured and establishes a notification process for proposed solar facilities, including public meetings and notification to oil and gas operators, before construction can begin, with penalties for non-compliance. Finally, it sets fees for site plan reviews by the State Fire Marshal for solar facilities, with similar distribution to local fire departments as with energy storage facilities, and requires solar facilities to comply with decommissioning requirements and maintain financial assurance.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to energy; creating the Oklahoma Energy Storage Resource Safety Act; stating legislative intent; defining terms; requiring energy storage resources comply with certain safety codes and standards; providing for resolution if conflict exists; limiting application for certain energy storage resources; authorizing requirement for certain written report; listing required contents of written report; requiring certain cooperation; requiring certain information be provided; requiring the curing of noncompliance before commencement of operations; requiring certain energy storage resource to have emergency operations plan; listing requirements of emergency operations plan; requiring submission of emergency operations plan; requiring the offering of certain training to local first responders; listing requirements of training; prohibiting certain actions by political subdivisions; requiring certain agreements contain decommissioning provisions; requiring landowner make certain timely requests for grantee compliance; stating certain applicability; requiring certain financial assurance be delivered; stating acceptable forms of financial assurance; requiring certain amount of financial assurance; providing agreement contain certain provisions; detailing agreement provision requirements; assigning certain costs to grantee; prohibiting certain cancellation of financial assurance; making certain agreement provisions void; providing for certain injunctive relief; establishing fees for review and permitting certain facilities by the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal; limiting the amount of collected fees; providing for distribution of collected fees; requiring completion of certain report as soon as practicable; requiring the State Fire Marshal Commission to adopt certain rules; requiring fees and timing to continue to conform if certain delegation occurs; limiting application of act to certain facilities; creating the Oklahoma Solar Energy Development Act; stating legislative findings; requiring owners of solar energy facilities to provide certain statement to landowners; listing minimum requirements of statements; authorizing certain landowners the right to inspect records to verify payments; requiring certain records be made available; detailing the procedure for providing records; requiring the annual reporting of generation, nameplate capacity, and facility location to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission; requiring the keeping of liability insurance policy prior to commencement of construction; requiring landowner be added as additional insured to policy; requiring certain evidence of policy be submitted to landowner; requiring certain notice; requiring submission of a notification of intent to build; requiring Corporation Commission prescribe form and submission requirements; listing certain required information; requiring certain notification to board of county commissioners or municipality; requiring publication of certain notice by certain date; requiring copies of notice be sent to certain specified parties; requiring an affidavit in certain situations; requiring the holding of a public meeting; requiring notice of public meeting be published and submitted; listing requirements of public meeting notice; requiring certain notice to surface estate owner; requiring certain provided information be confidential and proprietary; requiring parties take certain actions; stating confidentiality provisions shall not be limited by certain agreements; providing for certain penalties; listing requirements of notice to surface estate; prohibiting commencement of construction until all notification requirements are satisfied; requiring notification to Corporation Commission that certain requirements have been met; providing for certain penalty; stating requirements shall only apply to certain facilities; requiring submission of certain site plans to the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal at certain time; listing requirements to be included in site plan; limiting review of the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal; requiring review be completed as soon as practicable; allowing certain on-site actions to proceed during review period; authorizing assessment of certain fee; limiting the amount of collected fee; providing for fee distribution; providing for application to certain facilities; requiring compliance with certain act; requiring submission of certain evidence of financial assurance; providing for certain calculations of financial assurance; requiring financial assurance be certain percentage of decommissioning estimate; authorizing Corporation Commission to promulgate certain rules; granting certain exclusive jurisdiction; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Brad Boles (R)*, Lonnie Paxton (R)*, Mike Dobrinski (R), Mark Chapman (R), Grant Green (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Senate Energy REVISED Hearing (09:30:00 4/9/2026 Room 230)
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RI bill #H7716 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement that the amounts of certain cannabinoids, which are compounds produced by cannabis plants that have medical and psychotropic effects, be expressed as dry-weight percentages. Instead, the cannabinoid profile, which includes the amounts of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, and cannabidiolic acid in a cannabis product, will be expressed in a form and manner determined by the Cannabis Control Commission, the state agency responsible for regulating cannabis businesses. This change aims to modernize how cannabinoid content is reported and will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Slater (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House read and passed
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MO bill #HB2300 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Creates provisions relating to professional licensing
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to professional licensing laws in Missouri, including creating a one-time, nonrenewable two-year temporary license for individuals with at least three years of work experience in an occupation or profession in another state that requires a license in Missouri but not where they previously worked, provided they pass the required exam and meet certain other criteria, and it also streamlines the licensing process for individuals with existing licenses in other states, particularly for military personnel and their spouses, by waiving certain examination, education, or experience requirements, and it establishes interstate compacts for physician assistants and athletic trainers, allowing for easier practice across participating states, while also updating requirements for certified public accountants, including changes to educational and experience criteria for licensure and firm permits, and introduces provisions for emergency license suspension for certain professions if there's an imminent risk to public health and safety, and allows for the waiver of certain pharmacy regulations during declared state disasters or emergencies.
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Bill Summary: Creates provisions relating to professional licensing
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Philip Oehlerking (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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MD bill #SB238 • Last Action 04/09/2026
School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, which allows licensed school psychologists to practice in other member states without needing to obtain separate licenses in each state, thereby improving access to school psychological services. The compact establishes requirements for obtaining a multistate license, creates the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, and outlines procedures for states to join or withdraw from the compact. Key provisions include defining terms like "home state" (the state where a psychologist is primarily licensed) and "equivalent license" (a license granted by another member state under the compact), requiring member states to share information about licensees, and establishing rules for the Commission's operation, including dispute resolution and enforcement mechanisms. The compact also addresses provisions for active military members and their spouses, ensuring their mobility and ability to practice.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing licensed school psychologists who hold multistate licenses to provide school psychological services in member states; establishing requirements for multistate licensure; establishing the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission; providing for the withdrawal from the Compact; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Malcolm Augustine (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Returned Passed
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KS bill #HB2702 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal record check, providing for the collaboration between physicians and physician assistants and requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that applicants for a physician assistant license must undergo a criminal record check, which involves fingerprinting and a state and national criminal history record check, with the possibility of a fee to cover these costs. It also revises the definitions and requirements related to physician assistants and their collaboration with physicians, introducing terms like "collaboration" and "practice agreement" to better define their working relationships and clarifying that a physician assistant's license can be revoked under certain circumstances, including felony convictions or actions that compromise patient safety. The bill also updates language to include "physician associate" alongside "physician assistant" and modifies existing laws to reflect these changes, ultimately aiming to enhance patient safety and clarify the roles and responsibilities within the physician assistant profession.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to physician assistant practice agreements; providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal history record check; providing for the collaboration between a physician and a physician assistant; requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances; amending K.S.A. 65-28,127, 65-28a01, 65- 28a02, 65-28a03, 65-28a04, 65-28a05, 65-28a06, 65-28a08, 65-28a09 and 65-28a11 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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MO bill #HB3347 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Creates new provisions for political subdivisions contracts for legal services
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new rules for political subdivisions, which are local government entities like cities, towns, and counties, when they hire outside lawyers on a "contingent fee" basis, meaning the lawyer only gets paid if they win the case or achieve a favorable outcome. Before a political subdivision can enter into such a contract, its governing body must hold a public meeting and provide detailed information about why the legal services are needed, the qualifications of the chosen lawyer, any potential conflicts of interest, and why the subdivision's own lawyers or hourly rate contracts aren't suitable. The bill also requires the political subdivision to make a written finding that there's a substantial need for the services, that their own staff can't handle it, and that an hourly rate contract isn't feasible. Furthermore, any contingent fee contract must ensure the political subdivision retains control over the case and has the final say on any settlement, and the lawyer's fee cannot exceed certain limits. Crucially, before the contract is effective, the political subdivision must submit it to the Attorney General for approval, who can reject it if the legal matter is already being handled by the state, is more appropriately a state matter, or if the contract violates professional conduct rules for lawyers. If the Attorney General doesn't act within 45 days, the contract is considered approved. The bill also includes a provision that the state "preempts," or takes over, the regulation of alcoholic beverage sales concerning container size, volume, alcohol content, and purchase limits, making any local laws on these specific matters void.
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Bill Summary: Creates new provisions for political subdivisions contracts for legal services
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jim Murphy (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
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CA bill #AB2588 • Last Action 04/09/2026
District agricultural associations: board of directors: vacancies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill would allow the board of directors of a district agricultural association, which manages agricultural districts across the state and is typically comprised of nine members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms, to temporarily fill a vacancy on their board if the Governor fails to do so within 90 days and the board lacks enough members to conduct official business, known as a quorum. This temporary appointment would enable the board to function and would be subject to the same eligibility requirements as other directors, with the Governor retaining the authority to appoint a permanent replacement for the remainder of the term, at which point the temporary appointee would step down.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 3959 of the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to agricultural associations.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Heather Hadwick (R)*, Rhodesia Ransom (D)*, Damon Connolly (D), Stan Ellis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
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MN bill #HF4364 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Council on Central and Eastern European Affairs established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Council on Central and Eastern European Affairs to represent Minnesotans from Central and Eastern Europe, many of whom may have arrived as refugees or humanitarian parolees due to conflict or political instability and face challenges accessing government services. The council will consist of 15 voting members: 11 public members appointed by the governor, representing diverse ethnic backgrounds from countries like Croatia, Poland, and Ukraine, with a focus on demographic representation and including at least five women, and four legislative members appointed by House and Senate leadership. Members will serve terms, with specific rules for removal and limitations on service length, and must complete orientation training. The council will elect officers, form an executive committee, and receive administrative and legal support from the state. An executive director, appointed by the Legislative Coordinating Commission (LCC) in consultation with the council, will oversee staff and manage the council's operations and budget. The council's duties include advising the governor and legislature on issues affecting these communities, recommending policy changes, acting as a liaison, conducting studies, and collaborating with other ethnic councils. The council is required to submit annual reports on its achievements and objectives, and a biennial budget request to the LCC. Additionally, the bill appropriates $700,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to the council for its operations, staffing, and outreach, with a base appropriation of the same amount for fiscal year 2028.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing the Council on Central and Eastern European Affairs; requiring reports; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15.
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• Introduced: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Sydney Jordan (D)*, Rick Hansen (D), Ginny Klevorn (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: House State Government Finance and Policy (08:15:00 4/9/2026 )
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OK bill #HB2696 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Open records; educational records; requiring schools to release certain records; specifying certain information cannot be omitted; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends Oklahoma's Open Records Act to require public schools to release certain educational records to parents, guardians, or adult students in a timely manner, with some requests to be provided free of charge, and specifies that certain information cannot be omitted from these records, providing examples like a student's name, address, and participation in activities as "directory information" which can be released unless a parent or guardian opts out. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of confidential information to include specific cybersecurity-related records, such as risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing results, incident response plans, and system logs, when their disclosure could reasonably lead to unauthorized access or disruption of information systems.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.16), which relates to educational records; requiring schools to release certain records to parents, guardians, or adult students; requiring records to be provided in a timely manner; mandating that certain record requests be provided for free; specifying that certain information cannot be omitted; providing examples of certain records; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.28, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 325, O.S.L. 2023 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.28), which relates to confidential information; adding certain cybersecurity information to list of confidential information; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ross Ford (R)*, Dave Rader (R)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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KS bill #HB2068 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the cosmetology compact to provide interstate practice privileges.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows pharmacies to employ remote workers, such as pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians, to perform pharmacy tasks from outside the physical pharmacy location, provided specific security, record-keeping, and policy requirements are met, and that certain dispensing and compounding activities are not performed remotely by pharmacists. It also permits pharmacists to initiate therapy for certain conditions based on their education and experience, and adds pharmacists who do so to the healthcare stabilization fund, which provides liability protection. Additionally, the bill allows for a 90-day emergency refill of non-controlled prescription drugs when no refills remain, adopts the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) compounding standards, and removes the state board of pharmacy's authority to authorize individuals to access program databases through general rules and regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning pharmacists and pharmacy; allowing a pharmacy to employ certain remote workers to engage in the remote practice of pharmacy; providing for the supervision and duties of remote pharmacy workers; permitting a pharmacist to initiate therapy for certain conditions consistent with the pharmacist's education, training and experience; adding pharmacists who initiate such therapy to the healthcare stabilization fund; allowing for a 90-day emergency supply of a noncontrolled prescription drug to be filled when no refills remain; adopting the United States pharmacopeia compounding standards under the pharmacy act of the state of Kansas; removing the authority of the state board of pharmacy to authorize individuals to access the program database as delegates by rules and regulations; amending K.S.A. 40-3402 and 65-1637e and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1626a, 65-1682 and 65-16,131 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2025
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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RI bill #S3176 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Crook Point Bridge Authority as an independent public entity separate from the city of Providence and the State of Rhode Island, tasked with acquiring, maintaining, and overseeing initiatives for the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and its related property. The Authority will be governed by a three-member board of directors appointed by the mayor of Providence and approved by the city council, with directors serving five-year terms after initial staggered terms. While directors will not receive compensation, they will be reimbursed for expenses, and the Authority's operations and finances will be transparent, with annual reports submitted to the mayor and city council, and adherence to open meeting and public records laws. The Authority has broad powers to sue and be sued, enter contracts, employ staff, acquire and dispose of property, incur debt, and invest funds, but its obligations will not be a debt of the city or state, and it will be exempt from state taxes. Employees of the Authority will not be considered employees of the city or state for any purpose.
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Bill Summary: This act would create the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintaining the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sam Zurier (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/16/2026)
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OK bill #HB2293 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending termination of Board, Office and Council; duties; authority; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the termination dates for the Oklahoma Broadband Office, the Broadband Governing Board, and the Broadband Expansion Council from June 30, 2028, to December 31, 2030, allowing these entities more time to fulfill their duties related to improving broadband access across the state. The Broadband Governing Board, which oversees the Oklahoma Broadband Office, will continue to receive reports and approve grant programs, while the Broadband Expansion Council will continue to advise the Office on strategies for identifying underserved areas, assessing financial viability of providers, and preventing duplication of infrastructure investments. The Oklahoma Broadband Office itself, responsible for administering broadband functions and developing a Statewide Broadband Plan, will also have its termination date extended, ensuring its continued operation in mapping broadband coverage, managing grant applications, and working towards the goal of having 95% of the state's population adequately served by broadband by December 31, 2030. This bill also clarifies that the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) will provide administrative assistance to the Broadband Office, potentially charging for costs if existing resources are insufficient, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Broadband Office; amending Section 3, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9202), which relates to the Broadband Governing Board; extending date of termination of Board; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 139.202, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, and as renumbered by Section 13, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9203), which relates to the Oklahoma Broadband Council; extending date of termination of Council; amending Section 5, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9204), which relates to Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending date of termination of Office; amending Section 6, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9205), which relates to duties and authority of the Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending date of certain goal; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kyle Hilbert (R)*, Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Technology and Telecommunications C A N C E L L E D Hearing (10:00:00 4/9/2026 Room 4S.9)
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AK bill #SB281 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Healthcare Compacts; Rural Health Program
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance healthcare access and streamline professional licensing by enacting several key provisions. It establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council to guide the state's participation in federal rural health initiatives, with the council's duties and the department's responsibilities for grant management and public reporting detailed. Crucially, the bill adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and the PA (Physician Assistant) Licensure Compact, which create streamlined processes for physicians and physician assistants to obtain licenses in multiple states, thereby improving portability and patient access to care. It also enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, allowing licensed psychologists to practice across state lines via telepsychology or temporary in-person services, and the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, facilitating the movement of EMS personnel. The bill also clarifies the scope of practice for physician assistants, expands their ability to practice without a direct collaborative agreement in certain settings, and updates various statutes to align with these new compacts and the expanded role of physician assistants, including provisions for criminal background checks for licensure and updated definitions for professional practice.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the rural health transformation program; relating to physician assistants; relating to collaborative agreements between physicians and physician assistants; relating to the interstate medical licensure compact; relating to the PA licensure compact; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact; relating to health care providers; relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate compact; relating to provisions regarding physician assistants in contracts between certain health care providers and health care insurers; and establishing the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council.
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• Introduced: 03/25/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : Health & Social Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health & Social Services Hearing (15:30:00 4/9/2026 Butrovich 205)
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MN bill #HF4874 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; recovery of fixed costs clarified with respect to net metered facilities, meter aggregation allowed for electric cooperatives and municipal utilities, commission authority clarified with respect to electric cooperative practices, member access to cooperative documents and meetings improved, and electronic voting and voting by mail required for cooperative board directors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies how electric cooperatives and municipal utilities can recover fixed costs from customers with net-metered facilities, which are systems that generate electricity and send excess power back to the grid. It allows these utilities to aggregate meters for billing purposes, meaning they can combine readings from multiple meters owned by the same customer on contiguous property to better track energy usage and credits. The bill also expands the authority of the commission, which is a regulatory body, over electric cooperative practices, improves member access to cooperative documents and meetings by requiring them to be more transparent and accessible, including remote participation options, and mandates that electric cooperatives provide electronic and mail-in voting options for their board of directors elections, with specific provisions for when these voting requirements take effect.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying the recovery of certain fixed costs with respect to net metered facilities; allowing meter aggregation for electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying commission authority with respect to electric cooperative practices; improving member access to cooperative documents and meetings; requiring electronic voting and voting by mail for cooperative board directors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 216B.164, subdivisions 3, 4a; 216B.17, subdivision 6a; 308A.327.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2026
• Added: 04/10/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 6 : Rick Hansen (D)*, Samantha Vang (D), Fue Lee (D), Samakab Hussein (D), Sydney Jordan (D), Ned Carroll (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy
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VA bill #HJR76 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This resolution commends the Virginia Coalition for Open Government for its 30 years of advocating for transparency in Virginia's government. This nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, established in 1996, is a coalition of various individuals and groups dedicated to improving accountability in the democratic process. The Coalition actively works with lawmakers and officials to strengthen laws that ensure public access to government meetings and records, and it was instrumental in the creation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA Council). The organization provides valuable resources such as an online archive of FOIA interpretations, free hotlines to answer public inquiries about FOIA (the Freedom of Information Act, a law guaranteeing public access to government records), and informative newsletters and social media content. Furthermore, the Coalition supports future leaders through legal fellowships and internships, hosts an annual conference with awards recognizing contributions to open government, and offers educational programs for legal professionals and FOIA officers. They have also authored reports leading to legislative reforms and provided guidance for local governments on public meetings, even assisting other states in establishing similar open-government initiatives and now administering the National Freedom of Information Coalition.
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Bill Summary: Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jessica Anderson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ76ER)
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MN bill #HF3658 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders modified.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders, which are legal orders designed to prevent individuals who pose a significant danger to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Key changes include expanding who can petition for an order to include any law enforcement agency, city or county attorney's office, family or household members, or a respondent's guardian, and allowing respondents to petition on their own behalf. The bill also clarifies that law enforcement agencies are responsible for serving and enforcing these orders, and it streamlines the process for emergency orders, allowing judges to consider petitions from chief law enforcement officers or their designees. Additionally, the bill extends the potential duration of extended orders to five years under certain circumstances, allows respondents to sell their firearms while under an order, and provides clearer guidelines for the transfer and return of firearms. It also updates definitions and clarifies liability protections for those involved in the process, such as mental health professionals and law enforcement.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 624.7171, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; 624.7172; 624.7173; 624.7174; 624.7175; 624.7176, subdivision 1; 624.7177, subdivision 2; 624.7178, subdivisions 1, 4.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Cedrick Frazier (D)*, Kelly Moller (D), Andy Smith (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Author added Smith
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KS bill #HB2593 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Requiring that a political subdivision hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such contract and requiring the attorney general to approve such contracts.
Status: Veto Overridden
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires that before a political subdivision, which is a local government entity like a city or county, can enter into a contingent fee contract for legal services, it must hold an open meeting to discuss the contract and explain why it's necessary and beneficial. A contingent fee is a fee paid to an attorney only if they win the case or achieve a favorable outcome. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General must approve these contracts before they become effective, and the Attorney General will report to the legislature on any contracts they do not approve, detailing the reasons for refusal. These provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2031, unless re-enacted by the legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning contingent fee contracts for legal services; relating to contracts entered into for legal services by a political subdivision; requiring an open meeting before a political subdivision may approve such a contract; requiring the attorney general to approve such contract before such contract becomes effective; requiring the attorney general to submit a report to the legislature regarding contracts that are not approved; providing for the expiration of the section.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 27 Nay: 12
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KS bill #HB2695 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug prescriptions act to require the secretary of health and environment to establish an online reporting system for adverse drug reactions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug act, aims to improve the safety and informed consent surrounding the prescription of psychotropic drugs, which are medications affecting the mind, emotions, or behavior, to children under 18 who are receiving medical assistance, a state and federally funded healthcare program for vulnerable populations. Key provisions include requiring healthcare providers, or "prescribers," to give parents or guardians a "medication guide," which is a handout from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detailing significant safety concerns, potential risks, side effects, and proper usage of certain prescription drugs, before prescribing or administering these medications to a child, and to obtain written informed consent from the parent after reviewing the guide, ensuring they understand the risks, including any FDA black box warnings or pediatric-specific warnings. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Environment establish and maintain a secure online reporting system for adverse drug reactions, defined as unintended harmful reactions to psychotropic drugs, allowing parents or guardians to report physical, physiological, or behavioral reactions experienced by a child, with this data to be kept confidential and reported to legislative committees starting in 2027 to monitor trends, assess severity, and inform potential policy changes to enhance patient safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to children receiving medical assistance; enacting the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug act; enhancing oversight of psychotropic drug prescriptions for children receiving medical assistance; requiring the department of health and environment to establish an adverse drug reaction online reporting system. WHEREAS, In 2023, KanCare statistics showed that 37,372 children and adolescents from ages 0-17 were prescribed psychotropic drugs, including 2,784 aged 0-5; and WHEREAS, The administration of most psychotropic drugs to children aged 0-5 is prescribed off-label, meaning that the drugs are being prescribed for an age group that is not approved by the United States food and drug administration (FDA); and WHEREAS, Psychotropic drugs, including stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotics and other behavioral drugs, are being prescribed to children receiving medical assistance and are documented by the FDA to include severe side effects, including but not limited to, addiction, suicidal ideation, aggression, hallucinations, cardiovascular events, stunted growth and developmental concerns; and WHEREAS, Parents and caregivers are frequently not informed of the risks posed by the off-label prescription of psychotropic drugs documented by the FDA, including the pediatric risks; and WHEREAS, 21 C.F.R. § 208.20 establishes a requirement for FDA medication guides to provide nontechnical, understandable information about the potential risks and side effects of prescription drugs to the average consumer, including parents and caregivers. According to C.F.R. § 208.20, medication guides must detail the particular and significant public health concern that created the need for a medication guide, note any pediatric risks, include the risk of patients developing a dependence on the drug, use a font no smaller than 10-point and not be promotional in tone or content; and WHEREAS, To effectively monitor the effects of psychotropic drugs prescribed to children and adolescents, particularly those drugs cited by the FDA for having pediatric risks, parents and caregivers must be given a hard copy of the FDA medication guide for the psychotropic drug HB 2695 prescribed; and WHEREAS, The state's medical assistance program is a state and federally funded program that provides essential healthcare services to vulnerable populations, including children and adolescents. It should be required to distribute the FDA medication guides to ensure patients and their guardians are fully informed of the risks and potential side effects of psychotropic drugs, thereby supporting informed consent and promoting patient safety; and WHEREAS, A reliable system for parents and caregivers to report adverse drug reactions to psychotropic drugs is essential to help state medical assistance program agencies and legislators monitor and assess the frequency, severity and impact of such reactions within the public sector; and WHEREAS, The absence of an accessible reporting mechanism for psychotropic drug side effects funded by a medical assistance program limits the ability to identify and address these risks effectively, compromising the safety of children and adolescents; and WHEREAS, The state's medical assistance program is the primary payer for psychotropic drugs prescribed to children and adolescents in the public sector, including for off-label use in children, making it directly responsible for ensuring the safety and monitoring of these prescriptions; and WHEREAS, Adverse drug reactions to psychotropic drugs can have significant physical, psychological and developmental impacts on children, requiring timely identification and response to mitigate harm; and WHEREAS, The establishment of an online adverse drug reactions reporting system would enable the state medical assistance program to fulfill its duty of care by providing a mechanism to collect critical safety data, support evidence-based decision making and comply with its responsibility to protect public health; and WHEREAS, Funding this reporting system aligns with the state medical assistance program's obligations under federal law to monitor and improve the quality of care to its beneficiaries, especially vulnerable pediatric patients, and would facilitate oversight and accountability for the use of public funds in prescribing psychotropic drugs; and WHEREAS, The Kansas legislature establishes the following provisions to enhance oversight, informed consent and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drugs to children receiving medical assistance. Now, therefore:
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Howe (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Rereferred to Committee on Insurance
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ME bill #LD1457 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a three-year pilot program for the Maine Turnpike Authority to implement automated speed control systems in highway work zones, allowing up to three systems to be operational at any given time on limited access highways where the speed limit is 45 miles per hour or greater. The systems will capture images of vehicles exceeding the posted work zone speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more, and the vehicle's owner will receive a notice of violation. For a first offense, the owner will receive a written warning, while subsequent offenses will result in a fine. The bill includes detailed requirements for system operation, such as conspicuous signage, operator training, and annual system calibration. Importantly, the violations will not result in driver's license points or impact insurance rates. The systems are strictly for speed enforcement in work zones and cannot be used for general surveillance. The pilot program will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with the Maine Turnpike Authority required to submit a report evaluating the program's effectiveness by November 1, 2028. The bill also includes strict provisions for protecting the personally identifiable information collected by the systems, ensuring such data is confidential and can only be used for specific purposes related to enforcement.
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Bill Summary: This resolve authorizes the Maine Turnpike Authority to conduct a pilot program to implement up to 3 automated speed control systems at a time in highway work zones on limited access highways in the State for 3 years. The system produces an image of a motor vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit by 11 miles an hour or more in the highway work zone, including the motor vehicle's license plate number, and a notice of violation is sent to the owner of the motor vehicle, who is subject to a warning for a first offense and a fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. The system is maintained by an operator who is responsible for calibrating the system and certifying that the system is in proper working order. Personally identifiable information of motor vehicle owners and motor vehicles captured by the system is confidential and not a public record under the Freedom of Access Act.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Brad Farrin (R)*, Roger Albert (R), Lydia Crafts (D), Rick Mason (R), Teresa Pierce (D), D. Ray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 04/02/2025
• Last Action: Accepted Minority (ONTP) Report, Apr 9, 2026
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KS bill #SB360 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act and providing for regulation and registration of pharmacy benefits managers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, enacting the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, establishes regulations for pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are entities that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health plans. Key provisions include requiring PBMs to register with the state's commissioner of insurance, mandating transparency in reporting rebate amounts and reimbursement practices, and setting standards for pharmacy audits to ensure fairness and prevent overreach by auditing entities. The bill also prohibits certain PBM practices, such as reimbursing pharmacies below acquisition costs plus a dispensing fee, using extrapolation for penalties unless required by federal law, and imposing retroactive fees. Additionally, it clarifies that audits involving clinical judgment must include a pharmacist and sets limits on the scope of audits. The legislation also introduces registration requirements for auditing entities and outlines procedures for examinations of PBMs by the commissioner to ensure compliance with the act, while also protecting sensitive health information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act; providing for the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers; requiring the registration of auditing entities; establishing procedures and requirements for the conduct of pharmacy audits, pharmacy benefits manager reporting and examinations; amending K.S.A. 40-222 and 40-3831 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-202, 40-3821, 40-3822, 40-3823, 40-3824, 40-3825, 40-3826, 40-3827 and 40-3828a and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 40-3828, 65-16,121, 65-16,122, 65-16,123, 65- 16,124, 65-16,125 and 65-16,126 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-3829 and 40-3830.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Insurance
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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KS bill #HB2485 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Authorizing the chief executive officer of the state board of regents to negotiate and settle any repayment obligations arising under any scholarship, grant or other financial aid program administered by the board and prohibiting the payment of additional funds to any student who is subject to repayment obligations under such financial aid programs.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the chief executive officer of the state board of regents to negotiate and settle repayment obligations for students who owe money back to the state from scholarship, grant, or other financial aid programs administered by the board, and it also prohibits any student who has such outstanding repayment obligations from receiving any further financial aid from these programs.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; providing requirements for agreements between postsecondary educational institutions and school districts for the provision of postsecondary courses taught in secondary schools; directing the governor to approve short-term workforce training programs for Pell grant eligibility; requiring the state workforce development board to establish an internal process for such eligibility; providing for the transferability of credentials earned through career readiness assessments toward a degree; relating to the Kansas blueprint for literacy; expanding reporting requirements in the every child can read act; requiring members of the literacy advisory committee to have certain expertise; aligning literacy fluency goals with the state board of education's assessment cut scores; requiring school districts to employ reading specialists and develop individual student literacy plans for certain high-risk students; requiring the state board of education to designate best literacy practices and include a literacy practicum in the requirements for teacher licensure; requiring the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan; providing requirements for educator preparation programs; prohibiting Kansas promise scholarship awards from being used to fund remedial hours offered as part of corequisite courses; authorizing the chief executive officer of the state board of regents to negotiate and settle repayment obligations arising under certain state financial aid programs; prohibiting the payment of additional funds to any student who is subject to repayment obligations under such financial aid programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-3262, 72-5179, 74-32,274, 74-32,290, 74-32,291, 74-32,292, 74-32,293, 74-32,294, 74-32,295 and 74-32,313 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,296.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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MN bill #HF3295 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Open Meeting Law; meeting broadcasting through social media authorized.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meeting Law to allow public bodies, with some exceptions, to broadcast their meetings live through social media platforms, provided that these platforms do not require users to have an account to view the broadcast and that no comment feature is offered during the live stream. Public bodies using social media for broadcasting must include this information in their meeting notices, detailing how the broadcast can be accessed and, if public comments are allowed, the process for submitting them remotely. The bill clarifies that this does not permit meetings to be conducted entirely through social media if the technology doesn't meet existing requirements for interactive participation, and it defines "public body" for the purposes of this provision.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to Open Meeting Law; authorizing meeting broadcasting through social media; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13D.065.
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• Introduced: 05/05/2025
• Added: 05/05/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : James Gordon (R)*, Steven Jacob (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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KS bill #HB2466 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Extending the sunset for the angel investor tax credit to 2029 and providing for a minimum amount of credits for investors in qualified Kansas businesses located in counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kansas Sports Authority Act to oversee the construction, financing, and management of sports facilities and related infrastructure for professional sports and other events, requiring criminal background checks for authority members and allowing for STAR bond projects in major amusement park areas and previously existing major professional sports complex STAR bond districts. It clarifies the geographic areas from which STAR bond revenues can be pledged, the duration of revenue capture, and permits cities or counties to pledge community improvement or transportation development district revenues for STAR bonds, while also extending the expiration of STAR bonds financing to July 1, 2031, and defining STAR bond project areas more clearly. The bill also allows the secretary to approve STAR bond project financing applications more than a year after a district is established, streamlines notice and reporting requirements, and mandates a reset of base year revenue for new STAR bonds in certain situations. Furthermore, it permits revenues from the "attracting professional sports to Kansas fund" to cover operational costs for professional sports teams' primary facilities, authorizes STAR bond projects in specific rural areas within metropolitan statistical areas as rural redevelopment projects, and requires visitor origin tracking and enforcement by the secretary for developers failing to meet requirements. The bill also mandates public availability of STAR bond project information on the department of commerce website, prohibits state general fund money from being pledged for STAR bond project repayment, and prohibits cities or counties from using eminent domain for STAR bond projects, while requiring the secretary to report on business movement into and out of STAR bond districts and lost local sales tax revenues.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning economic development; enacting the Kansas sports authority act to establish a sports authority to provide for the construction, financing and management of certain sports facilities and sports facility infrastructure and create venues for professional sports and other events; requiring members of the authority to submit to a state and national criminal history record check; authorizing STAR bond projects in major amusement park areas; permitting additional STAR bond districts where a major professional sports complex STAR bond district previously existed; clarifying geographic areas from which STAR bond revenues may be pledged; clarifying the length of time that revenues may be captured within a STAR bond project area; permitting cities or counties to pledge community improvement district or transportation development district revenues for the payment of STAR bonds; clearly establishing the authority of the secretary to set or modify STAR bond project district and STAR bond project areas without effect on local revenue pledges with respect to a major professional sports complex STAR bond district; permitting cities and counties, upon the request of the secretary, to modify their pledge area for a major professional sports complex STAR bond district; extending the expiration date of the STAR bonds financing act by prohibiting new STAR bond district approvals after July 1, 2031; clarifying the definition of a STAR bond project area; permitting the secretary to approve applications for STAR bond project financing more than one year after a STAR bond district has been established; condensing city, county and department of commerce notice, posting and reporting requirements; requiring a reset of the base year revenue for purposes of financing new STAR bonds in certain circumstances; clarifying that revenues from the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund may be used to pay management, operations and other costs of a professional sports team's primary facility; authorizing STAR bond projects in certain counties located in certain metropolitan statistical areas as rural redevelopment projects; setting certain visitor origin requirements and requiring certain enforcement by the secretary against developers that fail to meet such requirements; requiring the secretary to make certain information concerning STAR bond projects publicly available on the website of the department of commerce; prohibiting state general fund moneys from being pledged for the repayment of any special obligation bond issued by a city or county to finance a STAR bond project; prohibiting a city or county from using eminent domain to acquire real property for a STAR bond project; requiring the secretary to add to the secretary's annual report information regarding business movement into and out of STAR bond districts and local sales tax revenues lost as the result of such movement; amending K.S.A. 12-17,160, 12-17,166, 12- 17,172 and 12-17,179 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-17,162, 12-17,164, 12-17,169, 22- 4714 and 74-8793 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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RI bill #H7717 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement for the cannabis advisory board to have specific, statutorily mandated subcommittees, such as those focused on public health, public safety, the cannabis industry, market participation, and social equity. Instead, the advisory board will now focus on providing recommendations to the commission on matters related to the regulation and policy development of the state's cannabis program, and will convene at the commission's request to address specific issues. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the membership and responsibilities of the advisory board and will take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Slater (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House read and passed
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OK bill #HB3281 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; definitions; guidance documents; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Guidance Transparency Act, amends the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act to require state agencies to make their "guidance documents" publicly available. Guidance documents are defined broadly as official statements of general applicability that set forth authoritative policy or interpretations on various issues, including memorandums, notices, bulletins, directives, letters, and no-action letters, but exclude internal correspondence, adjudications, and legal advice to officials. Agencies will be required to maintain and display these documents at their principal place of business and on their websites, and the Office of Administrative Rules will publish them in a searchable electronic format. The bill also mandates that these published guidance documents clearly state they do not have the force of law unless otherwise authorized, and it establishes a process for notifying the public when such documents are amended or rescinded. The act takes effect on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; enacting the Guidance Transparency Act; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Sections 250.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025, 250.4a, 250.9, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 7, O.S.L. 2024, and 302 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 250.3 and 250.9), which relate to definitions and other provisions; modifying definitions; providing for public inspection of guidance documents; providing for submission of guidance documents; prescribing requirements for publication; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Rob Hall (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Reported Do Pass Administrative Rules committee; CR filed
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KS bill #HB2437 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Authorizing the use of additional resources for verifying voter registration records, removing individuals disqualified for voting from such records and providing an open records request exemption for certain information related to such records.
Status: Veto Overridden
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the SAVE Kansas Act, aims to enhance the accuracy of voter registration records by authorizing the use of additional resources and establishing new procedures. It mandates periodic comparisons of the statewide voter registration system with the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which is a system used to verify non-citizen status for government benefits. The bill requires state agencies that provide public assistance to report information on non-citizen recipients quarterly to the Secretary of State. It also imposes restrictions on which websites can accept and transmit voter registration applications, requiring them to use a ".gov" domain or be specifically approved by the Secretary of State, and mandates secure data transmission and protection. Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for removing individuals who are confirmed to be ineligible to vote from voter registration records, including non-citizens and those who have moved out of state, while also establishing an exemption from public records requests for certain information related to these verification processes to protect personal data.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning elections; relating to voter registration; authorizing the use of additional resources for verifying voter registration records; establishing the SAVE Kansas act; requiring periodic comparisons with the federal systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) database; requiring quarterly reports to the secretary of state of certain information of noncitizens receiving public assistance benefits; imposing restrictions on websites that can accept and transmit voter registration applications; removing individuals disqualified for voting from voter registration records; providing an open records exemption for certain information related to voter registration; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-2316c and 25-2324 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Elections
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 28 Nay: 11
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RI bill #H8048 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for appointing members to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which is responsible for recommending candidates for judicial positions in Rhode Island. Specifically, if a member's term expires and a replacement isn't appointed through the usual channels, the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. The bill also requires the JNC to hold public forums for input on its rules and procedures, mandates that judicial candidates disclose their political donations, and mandates that all open JNC meetings be broadcast live online and their recordings archived for public access.
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Bill Summary: This act would permit the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint a qualified individual to serve as the new or replacement member of the Judicial Nominating Commission if the members with expired terms are not replaced via the normal process. It would also require the commission to provide a public forum relative to adopting rules and procedures, would require judicial candidates to disclose political donations and require the commission to broadcast, via the internet, each open meeting and to maintain an archive of each recording. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Rebecca Kislak (D)*, Cherie Cruz (D), Edith Ajello (D), Teresa Tanzi (D), Arthur Handy (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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AL bill #HB477 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Alabama Workforce Board; number of board members increased, quorum for executive committee established, participation in executive committee meeting by electronic means allowed, number of board members for regional workforce board increased
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Alabama law to increase the number of members on the Alabama Workforce Board from a maximum of 40 to 45, and also increases the maximum number of members for each regional workforce board from 20 to 25. It establishes that four voting members are needed for a quorum of the Alabama Workforce Board's Executive Committee, which is responsible for reviewing budget requests and making recommendations for workforce development funds, and allows members of this Executive Committee to participate in meetings through electronic means, such as video or telephone conferencing, which will count as in-person attendance for voting and quorum purposes. The bill also clarifies that the Executive Committee will have seven voting members, including the Governor or their designee, the Board Chair, and five executive-level business leaders appointed by the Governor, with the Secretary of Workforce serving in a non-voting capacity.
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Bill Summary: Alabama Workforce Board; number of board members increased, quorum for executive committee established, participation in executive committee meeting by electronic means allowed, number of board members for regional workforce board increased
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : James Lomax (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Delivered to Governor
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IL bill #SB2713 • Last Action 04/09/2026
HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act and the Freedom of Information Act to enhance workplace safety protections for health care workers. The bill requires health care providers to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention programs in consultation with direct care employees, including identifying potential hazards, establishing reporting systems, and creating procedures for investigating and responding to violent incidents. Key provisions include mandating that health care providers cannot discourage workers from reporting workplace violence to law enforcement or the Department of Public Health, requiring annual reporting of violent incidents, and establishing a detailed incident logging system that classifies types of workplace violence. The bill introduces penalties for non-compliance, with fines up to $500 per day for failing to submit a workplace violence prevention program and potential total fines of up to $365,000 in a 12-month period for repeated violations. Additionally, the bill exempts workplace violence records from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information while promoting a safer healthcare environment.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act. Makes changes to defined terms. In provisions concerning workplace safety, provides that a health care worker may not be discouraged from contacting law enforcement or the Department of Public Health regarding workplace violence and a health care provider may not hold a policy that limits such contact. Adds additional requirements to the workplace violence prevention program, including reporting requirements and identifying the need for additional security and alarms, adequate exit routes, monitoring systems, barrier protections, lighting, entry procedures, and systems to identify and flag persons who have previously committed violent acts in the health care provider space. Sets forth provisions concerning violent incident investigations and recordkeeping and reporting requirements for health care providers regarding violent incidents. Establishes penalties for failure to comply with the Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from public disclosure workplace violence records maintained by health care providers as required under a specified provision of the Health Care Violence Prevention Act.
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• Introduced: 10/14/2025
• Added: 10/15/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Julie Morrison (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 10/14/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
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VT bill #H0585 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An act relating to health insurance reforms
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several health insurance reforms, including changes to the governance and executive compensation of nonprofit hospital service corporations, allowing for limited age rating in individual and small group health insurance markets, and expanding access to association health plans and short-term, limited-duration health insurance. It also defines "high-dollar claims" for claims editing purposes as those exceeding $25,000 per episode of care, limits the exemption for primary care providers from prior authorization requirements to independent providers only, and begins implementing site-neutral billing policies for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training services, meaning these services will be reimbursed at a uniform rate across all health plan contracts and fee schedules, expressed as a percentage of the Medicare rate, except for inpatient settings. Additionally, the state is authorized to seek a federal waiver to establish a reinsurance program, and new reporting requirements are introduced for health care sharing plans and arrangements to increase transparency.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to modify the governance and executive compensation requirements for certain health insurance companies. It would allow limited age rating for health insurance plans in the individual and small group markets and expand access to association health plans and to short-term, limited duration health insurance. The bill would define high-dollar claims for purposes of claims edits and would limit the primary care provider exemption from prior authorization requirements to apply to independent providers only. The bill would also begin implementing site-neutral billing policies for certain health care services and would authorize the State to pursue a federal waiver to establish a reinsurance program.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Pattie McCoy (R)*, Topper McFaun (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Finance Hearing (14:20:00 4/9/2026 Room 6)
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KS bill #HB2507 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Removing the requirement for migratory waterfowl stamps to be validated by a signature across the face of each such stamp and increasing the fees for such stamps, authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other charges by the department of wildlife and parks and providing an exception from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act for department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threaten
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to wildlife and parks in Kansas, primarily focusing on migratory waterfowl stamps and public records. It removes the requirement for hunters to sign across their migratory waterfowl stamps, simplifying the validation process. Additionally, it significantly increases the fees for these stamps, with resident stamps costing up to $15 and nonresident stamps ranging from $100 to $200. The bill also grants the Department of Wildlife and Parks the authority to set various fees for permits, licenses, and other charges through administrative rules and regulations. Furthermore, it amends the Kansas Open Records Act to exempt records from the Department of Wildlife and Parks that reveal the precise location of threatened, endangered, or species in need of conservation, unless the request is from a landowner concerning their own property. Finally, the bill repeals existing laws that are being amended by these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning wildlife and parks; authorizing the department of wildlife and parks to adopt certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other charges; providing an exception from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act for records of the department of wildlife and parks regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation; removing the requirement for migratory waterfowl stamps to be validated by a signature across the face of each such stamp; increasing the fees for such stamps; amending K.S.A. 32- 939 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 32-988 and 45-221 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Will Carpenter (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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KS bill #SB20 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act and providing for regulation and registration of pharmacy benefits managers.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, establishes regulations for pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are entities that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health plans. Key provisions include requiring PBMs to register with the commissioner of insurance, detailing procedures for pharmacy audits to ensure fairness and transparency, and mandating that PBMs report financial information related to rebates and reimbursements. The bill also sets standards for how PBMs reimburse pharmacies, prohibiting certain practices like charging back pharmacies for clerical errors or using extrapolation to calculate penalties, and requires PBMs to pass on rebates to health plans or covered individuals. Furthermore, it grants the commissioner authority to examine PBMs for compliance and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and license suspension or revocation. The act also amends existing laws to reflect these new regulations and repeals several outdated sections.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act; providing for the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers; requiring the registration of auditing entities; establishing procedures and requirements for the conduct of pharmacy audits, pharmacy benefits manager reporting and examinations; amending K.S.A. 40-222 and 40-3831 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-202, 40-3821, 40-3822, 40-3823, 40-3824, 40-3825, 40-3826, 40-3827 and 40-3828a and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 40-3828, 65- 16,121, 65-16,122, 65-16,123, 65-16,124, 65-16,125 and 65-16,126 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-3829 and 40-3830.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Insurance
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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WI bill #AB80 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies the Social Work Licensure Compact, which establishes a framework for social workers to practice across state lines more easily. It creates a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact and makes numerous amendments to existing statutes to align them with the compact's provisions. Key changes include redefining terms like "social worker," "advanced practice social worker," and "clinical social worker" to include those practicing under a multistate authorization granted by the compact, and allowing for multistate licenses in clinical, master's, and bachelor's categories. The bill also updates references to social work certifications and licenses to reflect the new multistate licensing system and ensures that existing laws regarding professional conduct, investigations, and data sharing are compatible with the compact's operations. Essentially, this legislation aims to improve public access to social work services by streamlining licensure across participating states while maintaining regulatory authority and public safety standards.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to renumber 457.25 (1); to amend 46.90 (4) (ab) 4., 48.56 (2), 48.561 (2), 49.45 (30j) (a) 1., 51.03 (6) (a), 55.043 (1m) (a) 4., 146.81 (1) (hg), 146.89 (1) (r) 6., 146.89 (1) (r) 7., 146.997 (1) (d) 11., 252.14 (1) (ar) 7., 252.15 (1) (er), 253.10 (2) (f), 303.08 (1) (f), 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (m), 450.10 (3) (a) 10., 457.01 (1c), 457.01 (1r), 457.01 (10), 457.02 (5) and (5m), 457.03 (2), 457.033, 457.035 (2), 457.04 (1), 457.04 (2), 457.04 (4), 457.04 (7), 457.09 (4) (b) 1., 457.09 (4) (b) 2., 457.24 (1), 457.26 (2) (intro.) and 905.04 (1) (g); to repeal and recreate 632.89 (1) (dm); to create 14.898, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2v., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. id., 457.01 (5g), 457.01 (5j), 457.01 (12), 457.08 (4m), 457.25 (1g) and subchapter III of chapter 457 [precedes 457.70] of the statutes; relating to: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact.
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• Introduced: 02/28/2025
• Added: 03/01/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 39 : Nancy VanderMeer (R)*, Paul Tittl (R)*, Clint Anderson (D)*, Mike Bare (D)*, Barbara Dittrich (R)*, Steve Doyle (D)*, Jodene Emerson (D)*, Benjamin Franklin (R)*, Chanz Green (R)*, Rick Gundrum (R)*, Jenna Jacobson (D)*, Alex Joers (D)*, Tara Johnson (D)*, Dan Knodl (R)*, Paul Melotik (R)*, Vincent Miresse (D)*, Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*, Jeff Mursau (R)*, Todd Novak (R)*, Jerry O'Connor (R)*, Christian Phelps (D)*, Ann Roe (D)*, Christine Sinicki (D)*, Pat Snyder (R)*, Shelia Stubbs (D)*, Randy Udell (D)*, Robyn Vining (D)*, Rob Stafsholt (R), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R), Tim Carpenter (D), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D), Dora Drake (D), Jesse James (R), Sarah Keyeski (D), Chris Larson (D), Brad Pfaff (D), Mark Spreitzer (D), Jamie Wall (D), Melissa Ratcliff (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Published 4-9-2026
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KS bill #HB2528 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Requiring all state board of nursing actions related to certain nonpractice violations be void, allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses, setting fees for late license renewal, limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing, prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on certain lawful actions and creating a civil cause of action for violation thereof, requiring termination
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Kansas State Board of Nursing's powers and responsibilities, primarily focusing on disciplinary actions, license renewals, and board operations. Key provisions include voiding any board actions related to certain non-practice violations that occurred after January 1, 2005, and requiring the board to notify entities if it has shared such voided information and to take steps to stop its dissemination; it also establishes a civil cause of action for individuals harmed by the board's failure to comply with these provisions. The bill allows for late license renewals for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses, setting a fee of $300 for such late renewals, and clarifies that "unprofessional conduct" is limited to acts directly related to the practice of nursing and does not include issues like late license renewals or civil debt payments. Furthermore, it prohibits the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee for lawful actions taken against the board, creating a civil cause of action for violations of this prohibition, and mandates that board members be subject to Senate confirmation. The bill also requires the board to issue refunds for overpayments or duplicate payments upon request and makes other amendments related to license renewal notices, investigation timelines, and the qualifications and appointment of board members.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to the Kansas state board of nursing powers, duties and responsibilities; requiring that all board actions related to certain nonpractice violations be void; allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses; setting fees for late license renewal; limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing; prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on lawful acts made against the board and creating a cause of action for violation of such prohibition; requiring that board members be subject to senate confirmation; requiring the board to issue refunds for overpayment or duplicate payments upon request; amending K.S.A. 65-1119, 65-1120a, 65-1131, 65-1132, 74-1108 and 74- 1110 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1120, 65-1127 and 74-1106 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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KS bill #HB2533 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the occupational therapy licensure compact, respiratory care interstate compact, esthetics licensure compact and athletic trainer licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts four interstate compacts for health professions: occupational therapy, respiratory care, esthetics, and athletic training, allowing licensed professionals in one member state to practice in other member states under a "compact privilege," which is an authorization equivalent to a license in the "remote state" (where the patient is located). These compacts aim to improve public access to services, enhance public safety, encourage cooperation between states in regulating multi-state practice, support military families, and facilitate the exchange of licensure and disciplinary information. Each compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation, with member states retaining their regulatory authority while agreeing to uniform standards and data sharing. Professionals must hold an active, unencumbered license in their "home state" (primary state of residence) to qualify for a compact privilege, and they must adhere to the practice laws and regulations of the remote state where they are providing services. The compacts also outline procedures for handling adverse actions, investigations, and dispute resolution, and they include provisions for active-duty military members and their spouses.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, esthetics and athletic training; enacting the occupational therapy licensure compact, respiratory care interstate compact, esthetics licensure compact and athletic trainer licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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HI bill #HR169 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Including Complying With The Sunshine Law, Conduct A Performance Review Of Its Executive Director, And Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance And Financial Audit Of The aha Moku Advisory Committee.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This resolution urges the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, a state body established to advise on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary resource management practices, to adhere to its own adopted rules of procedure and fulfill its legal obligations, particularly by complying with the Sunshine Law, which mandates that public meetings be properly noticed and open to the public for deliberations and decision-making. It also calls for the committee to conduct a performance review of its Executive Director and establish clear policies for administrative and managerial accountability. Furthermore, the resolution requests the Office of the Auditor to perform a thorough audit of the committee's performance and finances, with the findings to be reported to the Legislature.
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Bill Summary: RESOLUTION URGING THE ?AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW ITS ADOPTED RULES OF PRACTICE, FULFILL ITS STATUTORY DUTIES, INCLUDING COMPLYING WITH THE SUNSHINE LAW, CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ESTABLISH POLICIES TO ASSURE CONSISTENT STANDARDS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY; AND REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE ?AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Resolution adopted in final form.
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KS bill #HB2591 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Authorizing financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of an adult account holder to a designated agency, notify any adult designated as a trusted contact by such account holder of suspected financial exploitation and place a temporary hold on certain transactions or disbursements. Enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act, providing definitions, and establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators. Prohibiting the office of the state bank c
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of an adult account holder to a designated agency, which can be a law enforcement agency or the Kansas Department for Children and Families; it also allows these institutions to notify a "trusted contact," an adult designated by the account holder, about suspected exploitation, and to place a temporary hold on transactions for up to 10 business days if they reasonably believe the transaction could further the exploitation. The bill defines "financial exploitation" as the unlawful or improper use of an adult's property, income, resources, or trust funds for someone else's profit, and it provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for financial institutions acting in good faith and with reasonable cause when reporting, notifying, or placing holds, as well as for choosing not to act without gross negligence. Additionally, the bill enacts the "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act," establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators, including disclosures about risks, transaction receipts, fraud detection, live customer service, kiosk location reporting, money transmission licensure, and refunds, while also imposing limits on transaction amounts and charges and authorizing the Attorney General and law enforcement to investigate fraudulent money transmission. It also prohibits state agencies from acting as receivers for insolvent technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions and clarifies that earned wage access service registrants are subject to the Kansas financial institutions information security act, while also making other amendments related to financial institutions and repealing certain existing laws.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning financial institutions; relating to the oversight and regulation of such institutions and certain transactions performed by such institutions; authorizing financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of an adult account holder to a designated agency, notify any adult designated as a trusted contact by such account holder of suspected financial exploitation and place a temporary hold on certain transactions or disbursements; limiting liability in any civil or criminal action for taking such actions or choosing not to take such actions; enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act; providing definitions; establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators; relating to certain disclosures, transaction receipts, fraud detection and prevention, live customer service, kiosk location reporting, money transmission licensure and refunds; imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges; authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner; prohibiting the office of the state bank commissioner or any other state agency from becoming a receiver for a technology-enabled fiduciary financial institution that becomes insolvent or declares bankruptcy; providing that earned wage access service registrants are subject to the provisions of the Kansas financial institutions information security act; eliminating certain stipulations relating to the payment of negotiable instruments on Saturday afternoons or holidays; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 9-551, 9-555, 9-556, 9-558, 9- 572, 9-589 and 9-2301 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 52- 717.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Pensions
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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KS bill #HB2574 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Removing the expiration on certain cybersecurity requirements, modifying the duties of chief information security officers and cybersecurity programs, requiring assessment of executive branch agency compliance with cybersecurity requirements, providing for consideration of such compliance by the legislature during the budget process and creating the judicial branch technology oversight council.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity across Kansas government by removing expiration dates on certain cybersecurity requirements, modifying the duties of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity programs, and establishing new oversight councils. Specifically, it creates a Legislative Branch Technology Oversight Council and a Judicial Branch Technology Oversight Council to set standards, policies, and oversee technology and cybersecurity programs within their respective branches. The bill also mandates that the Executive Branch CISO assess executive branch agencies for compliance with cybersecurity standards and report these findings to the legislature, with this compliance being considered during the budget process. Furthermore, it updates the duties of CISOs across various state agencies, shifting the focus from specific framework compliance (like NIST CSF) to adherence to nationally recognized standards for governmental entities, and requires regular reporting on program maturity levels to legislative committees. The bill also modifies the composition and duties of the Information Technology Executive Council, expanding its membership to include more legislative representation and the executive CISO. Importantly, it removes the expiration dates on certain cybersecurity provisions, ensuring ongoing compliance and oversight.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning cybersecurity; relating to consolidation of cybersecurity services; modifying the duties of the chief information security officers for each branch of government; removing maturity requirements for cybersecurity programs; requiring periodic audits of compliance with such programs; creating the judicial branch technology oversight council and the legislative branch information technology oversight council; requiring the executive branch chief information security officer to assess executive branch agencies for compliance with cybersecurity standards and report findings to the legislature; providing for consideration of cybsersecurity compliance during the budgeting process; modifying the membership and duties of the information technology executive council; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-110, 75-413, 75-623, 75-710, 75-711, 75-7202, 75-7203, 75-7206a, 75-7208a, 75-7237, 75-7238, 75-7239, 75-7240, 75-7245 and 75-7246 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 75-7203, as amended by section 21 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, and 75-7205, as amended by section 23 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 75-7201, as amended by section 17 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7202, as amended by section 19 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7206, as amended by section 25 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75- 7208, as amended by section 27 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7209, as amended by section 29 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7237, as amended by section 31 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7238, as amended by section 33 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7239, as amended by section 35 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, and 75-7240, as amended by section 37 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Information Technology
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
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KS bill #HB2551 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the Kansas pharmacy services administrative organization act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kansas Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization Act, which regulates entities that contract with independent pharmacies to manage their business with third-party payers, such as insurance companies, and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, pharmacy benefit plans, and other payers. These organizations, referred to as "pharmacy services administrative organizations" or PSOs, will be licensed and overseen by the Commissioner of Insurance, who is the head of the Kansas Department of Insurance. The act requires PSOs to disclose their ownership and control, especially if they are connected to entities that manufacture or distribute drugs, and mandates that they provide independent pharmacies with copies of contracts and payment schedules negotiated on their behalf. Furthermore, PSOs are prohibited from discriminating in drug pricing and cannot force pharmacies to buy specific drug quantities to access discounts. The bill also outlines requirements for handling appeals and audits involving independent pharmacies and PBMs, ensuring timely communication and payment pass-through. Non-compliance with the act can result in daily penalties, license revocation, and may be considered an unfair trade practice. The Commissioner is authorized to create necessary rules and regulations by January 1, 2027, to implement this new law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to third-party administrators; providing for pharmacy services administrative organizations and the regulation thereof by the commissioner of insurance; enacting the Kansas pharmacy services administrative organization act; for contracts between pharmacy services administrative organizations and independent pharmacies, PBMs and third-party payers; requiring certain disclosures relating to ownership; establishing certain requirements pertaining to appeals and audits; providing for penalties for noncompliance.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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MN bill #HF1426 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products established; mercury in batteries prohibited; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2027. The legislation creates a Covered Products Reimbursement Board to recommend reimbursement rates for collectors, mandates the formation of a stewardship organization to manage the collection and recycling of covered electronic products, and prohibits the disposal of certain covered products in solid waste. The bill defines various terms like "covered products" (which include circuit boards, batteries, and electronic devices with these components) and sets up a framework where producers must participate in a stewardship organization that will provide free collection and recycling services across the state. Key provisions include establishing collection sites in every county, creating educational programs about proper battery and electronic product disposal, and implementing strict labeling requirements for batteries. The bill also prohibits the sale of certain mercury-containing batteries and provides mechanisms for enforcement, including potential civil actions and fees for non-compliance. Additionally, the legislation aims to ensure environmentally responsible management of electronic waste, with a focus on maximizing recycling and minimizing environmental impact.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to environment; establishing stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products; prohibiting mercury in batteries; authorizing rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 115.071, subdivision 1; 115A.121; 115A.554; 116.92, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 115A.1310, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20; 115A.1312; 115A.1314; 115A.1316; 115A.1318; 115A.1320; 115A.1322; 115A.1323; 115A.1324; 115A.1326; 115A.1328; 115A.1330; 115A.9155; 115A.9157, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; 115A.961, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 325E.125; 325E.1251.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2025
• Added: 02/25/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 23 : Athena Hollins (D)*, Joe McDonald (R)*, Danny Nadeau (R), Roger Skraba (R), Aisha Gomez (D), Esther Agbaje (D), Jamie Long (D), Peter Fischer (D), Bianca Virnig (D), Kristi Pursell (D), Andrew Myers (R), Pete Johnson (D), Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D), Sandra Feist (D), Anquam Mahamoud (D), Larry Kraft (D), María Isa Pérez-Vega (D), Lucy Rehm (D), Katie Jones (D), Ben Bakeberg (R), Jay Xiong (D), Ned Carroll (D), Alex Falconer (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/21/2025
• Last Action: Author added Falconer
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KS bill #SB51 • Last Action 04/09/2026
House Substitute for SB 51 by Committee on Legislative Modernization - Authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports, updating statutes related to services provided by the chief information technology officer and authorizing the office of information technology services to provide certain services to political subdivisions and hospitals.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the executive chief information technology officer to enter into agreements to extend state information technology or cybersecurity services to various "entities," which include governmental units like state agencies and municipalities, as well as hospitals and nonprofit corporations performing state functions or assisting governmental units. It also updates statutes to allow the chief information security officer to receive audit reports alongside the chief information technology officer, ensuring both are informed about the security practices of state information technology systems. Furthermore, the bill expands the services the office of information technology services can provide, including cloud services, and clarifies that infrastructure and platform as a service cloud computing within the executive branch must be handled by or through this office, while software as a service applications need to be registered with them. The bill also allows for the executive chief information technology officer to authorize agencies to procure their own telecommunications services if compatible with state systems and establishes separate funds for telecommunications/information technology services and cybersecurity services. Finally, it outlines new strategic and enterprise direction responsibilities for the executive chief information technology officer for the executive branch's information technology.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning information technology; relating to services provided by the chief information technology officer; authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports; authorizing the office of information technology services to provide certain services to political subdivisions and hospitals; amending K.S.A. 46-1135, 75- 4704, 75-4705, 75-4709 and 75-4714 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-7205 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2025
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Legislative Modernization
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 38 Nay: 1
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KS bill #HB2402 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Senate Substitute for HB 2402 by Committee on Education - Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception to such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires eligible school districts, specifically those with at least 50% of students qualifying for free meals through direct certification under the national school lunch program, to consider participating in the community eligibility provision, which allows schools to offer free meals to all students without individual applications. However, a school district can opt out if participation would cause financial hardship, provided they demonstrate this hardship in a public meeting. The state department of education will assist school districts in pursuing this provision. Additionally, the bill extends the application deadline for operating as a public innovative district, a type of school with more flexibility in its educational programs, from December 1 to May 1, and deems applications automatically approved if the state board of education does not act on them within 45 days, a change from the previous 90-day period. The bill also shortens the reconsideration period for denied applications to 45 days and requires the coalition board, which oversees public innovative districts, to approve or deny requests within 30 days, with requests also being deemed approved if no decision is made within that timeframe. Finally, it repeals existing laws related to these provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision; providing a financial hardship exception to such participation; requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation; relating to public innovative districts; extending the application deadline to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1; deeming applications approved if not approved or denied within a certain number of days; amending K.S.A. 72-4223 and 72-4225 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2025
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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KS bill #HB2519 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill continues certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), which is a law that generally requires government records to be accessible to the public. Specifically, it extends the confidentiality of emergency contact information provided by drivers, the confidentiality of information gathered by the state child death review board, and the confidentiality of records related to fulfillment houses shipping alcoholic liquor. It also makes permanent the confidentiality of information obtained by elder and dependent adult abuse multidisciplinary teams, which previously had an expiration date. The bill amends existing laws to remove the expiration dates on these specific exceptions, ensuring they remain in effect beyond their original sunset clauses.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the Kansas open records act (KORA); relating to public records; continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure thereof; amending K.S.A. 8-2,158, 40-221b and 41-353 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22a-243, 45-229 and 75-782 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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KS bill #SB459 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Removing the prisoner review board from the supervision of the secretary of corrections, changing the appointing authority and creating qualifications for the members of the board and requiring parole hearings to be postponed if proper notice of the public comment session is not made to the victim.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes significant changes to the Prisoner Review Board, a body responsible for parole decisions, by removing it from the supervision of the Secretary of Corrections and establishing new appointment processes and qualifications for its members. Specifically, starting July 1, 2026, the board will have five members appointed by the Governor and Attorney General, with specific experience requirements for some positions, and these members will serve four-year terms. The bill also mandates that parole hearings must be postponed if proper public notice is not given to victims, ensuring their right to comment on parole decisions. Additionally, it clarifies the board's role in certain release processes, such as functional incapacitation and terminal medical condition releases, and makes provisions for the board's inclusion in retirement system considerations for state officers.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the prisoner review board; removing the board from the supervision of the secretary of corrections; changing the appointing authority for the members and creating qualifications for the members; requiring parole hearings to be postponed if proper notice of the public comment session is not made to the victim; amending K.S.A. 22-3709, 22-3710, 22-3711, 22-3713, 22-3728, 22-3729 and 75- 52,152 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-3717, 74-4911f, 75-4318, 75-5217 and 77-421 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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AL bill #SJR79 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies, created
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This joint resolution establishes the Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies to examine and evaluate the state's current laws, policies, and practices concerning child sexual abuse in all its forms and contexts. The commission will consist of legislative members, state officials like the Attorney General and Director of Human Resources, and various experts and stakeholders including law enforcement, child advocates, mental health professionals, attorneys representing survivors, and survivors themselves, with strict eligibility requirements to prevent conflicts of interest. Its broad mandate includes studying abuse within families, institutions, and online, as well as specific issues like child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse of vulnerable children, while also reviewing criminal statutes, civil remedies, reporting laws, and institutional accountability. The commission is tasked with identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and barriers to investigation, prosecution, and victim support, comparing Alabama's approach to other states, and will submit a report with findings and proposed legislation to the Governor and legislative leaders by November 1, 2026, after which it will be dissolved.
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Bill Summary: Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies, created
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Merika Coleman (D)*, Garlan Gudger (R), Gerald Allen (R), Matthew Woods (R), Billy Beasley (D), Rodger Smitherman (D), Steve Livingston (R), Bobby Singleton (D), Keith Kelley (R), Vivian Figures (D), Jabo Waggoner (R), Wes Kitchens (R), Jack Williams (R), Donnie Chesteen (R), Andrew Jones (R), Will Barfoot (R), Linda Coleman-Madison (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Enacted
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OK bill #HB3006 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Schools; Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; sunset; effective date; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the "sunset date" for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, which is a group that makes recommendations to the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding the education of Native American students, promotes educational opportunities for them, and advocates for their needs. The sunset date, which is the date when a law or agency is scheduled to expire unless renewed, is moved from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031, meaning the Council will continue to operate for an additional five years. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #SB1433 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Administrative Procedures Act; creating the Guidance Transparency Act; requiring certain agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Guidance Transparency Act," aims to increase public access to official agency statements that interpret laws or policies. It defines a "guidance document" broadly to include any agency statement of general applicability that sets forth authoritative policy or interpretation, such as memoranda, notices, or letters, but excludes internal correspondence, adjudications, or legal advice to officials. The bill mandates that agencies must make all such guidance documents available for public inspection, both at their principal offices and on their websites, and requires agencies to electronically submit these documents to the Secretary of State quarterly for publication in a searchable online format. This published guidance will include a disclaimer that it does not have the full force of law unless otherwise authorized, and will also note any amendments or rescissions. The bill also updates existing laws to include "guidance documents" alongside "rules" in various definitions and requirements related to agency procedures and public access to information, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; creating the Guidance Transparency Act; providing short title; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3), which relates to defined terms under the Administrative Procedures Act; defining term; conforming language; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.4a, which relates to certain exemption under the Administrative Procedures Act; requiring certain agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.9, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 7, O.S.L. 2024 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.9), which relates to creation of the Office of Administrative Rules; requiring certain agencies to electronically submit certain guidance documents on certain basis; requiring publication of documents in certain form; requiring documents to include certain information; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 302, which relates to duties of rulemaking agencies; requiring agencies to make all guidance documents available for public inspection; updating statutory language; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Rob Hall (R)*, Shane Jett (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
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IA bill #HF2676 • Last Action 04/08/2026
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 694.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that licensed medical professionals practicing in various specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery, must complete at least one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health every four years for license renewal. It also requires medical schools and colleges of osteopathic medicine in the state to ensure students complete at least forty hours of coursework on nutrition and metabolic health before graduation, starting July 1, 2028. The bill establishes a "summer electronic benefits transfer for children program" (summer EBT program) and directs the state to seek federal approval to modify the list of eligible foods for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the summer EBT program to exclude certain items based on healthy food standards. Furthermore, it allows ivermectin to be distributed as an over-the-counter medicine without a prescription, and prohibits pharmacists or pharmacies from facing disciplinary action for doing so. For schools, the bill prohibits the use of specific artificial dyes (Blue dye 1, Blue dye 2, Green dye 3, Red dye 40, Yellow dye 5, Yellow dye 6) and potassium bromate and propylparaben in meals served to students, and also restricts their sale on school campuses. Charter schools and innovation zone schools providing breakfast or lunch programs must comply with these meal preparation and ingredient requirements. The bill also revises educational standards to include specific nutrition instruction in kindergarten and health curricula, emphasizing the importance and benefits of animal-based protein, dairy, vegetables, and fruit, and requires at least thirty minutes of physical education daily for students in kindergarten through grade five, with a weekly minimum of 120 minutes of physical activity for students in grades one through eight. Additionally, students in grades nine through twelve will be required to participate in at least one cocurricular or extracurricular activity as a condition of graduation, and school districts must adopt a technology use policy for elementary students limiting digital instruction to sixty minutes per day, excluding certain uses. Finally, the bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines and engage in temporary in-person practice in other participating states, thereby increasing public access to mental health services.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including applicability provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Health And Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate amendment H-8335 filed. H.J. 868.
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KY bill #SB17 • Last Action 04/08/2026
AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky laws concerning child protection and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. It officially adds the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association" within the CASA program framework. The bill also reduces the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12, and removes the requirement for local CASA programs to adhere to National CASA Association Standards, instead focusing on Kentucky CASA Network standards. Additionally, it clarifies that employees of the Department for Community Based Services are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the CASA program, and makes technical corrections and conforming changes throughout the relevant statutes.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 620.500 to add the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association"; amend KRS 620.505 to decrease the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12; remove the provision that local CASA programs are required to comply with National CASA Association Standards for programs make technical corrections; remove "cabinet" and replace with "the Department for Community Based Services" relating to employees who are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the court-appointed special advocate program; amend KRS 620.537 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 620.055 to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Brandon Storm (R)*, Matt Deneen (R), Gerald Neal (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53)
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MS bill #SB3328 • Last Action 04/08/2026
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is an organization responsible for promoting tourism and conventions in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. Additionally, it authorizes the City of Jackson to impose an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and a 1/2% tax on restaurant sales, on top of the existing 1% tourist and convention tax. Before these new taxes can be levied, the City Council must pass a resolution declaring their intent to do so and then hold an election where at least 60% of the qualified electors voting must approve the tax. The revenue generated from these taxes is dedicated to funding the CVB's programs and activities aimed at attracting tourists and conventions to Jackson.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Hillman Frazier (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*, David Blount (D)*, Walter Michel (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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VA bill #SB699 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to require public bodies to post their proposed meeting agendas on their official government websites, if they have one, before the meeting takes place. It also clarifies that public bodies cannot take final action on any items added to an agenda after a meeting has started, unless the matter is urgent or discussed in a properly announced closed session, and it defines what constitutes "final action" by a public body, excluding things like referring an item to a committee or staff for more information. This change is a recommendation from the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council, aiming to increase transparency in government meetings.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas. Requires public bodies subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to post the proposed agenda on the public body's official government website, if any, prior to the meeting. The bill provides that no final action may be taken on any items added to an agenda after a meeting commences unless the matter is time-sensitive or is the subject of a closed meeting properly identified in a motion in accordance with FOIA requirements and defines "final action." This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Adam Ebbin (D)*, Mamie Locke (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), David Suetterlein (R), Marcus Simon (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0519)
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OK bill #SB1466 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Advisory Committee on Midwifery, which advises the State Commissioner of Health on all matters related to midwifery, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031, ensuring the committee's continued operation and its role in advising on practice standards, licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions. The bill also makes minor technical changes, such as updating "vice-chair" to "vice chair," and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 3040.5, which relates to the Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Gerrid Kendrix (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
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RI bill #H7632 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Age-Appropriate Design Code, mandates that any "covered entity" – a business operating in Rhode Island that collects personal data and meets certain revenue or data processing thresholds – must prioritize the "best interest of children" when designing or developing online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access. A "child" is defined as anyone under 18 years old. The bill requires these entities to conduct "data protection impact assessments" to evaluate potential risks to children, such as financial harm, privacy intrusions, or discrimination, and to implement measures to avoid these risks. It also prohibits certain practices, like using "dark patterns" (user interfaces designed to trick users) to collect more data than necessary or profiling children by default. The "attorney general" is empowered to enforce these provisions, with violators facing civil penalties of up to $2,500 per negligent violation or $7,500 per intentional violation per affected child, and the bill will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This act would require that any covered entity that develops and provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing and developing such online service, product, or feature. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the attorney general and violators are subject to civil penalties. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Megan Cotter (D)*, Tina Spears (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Justine Caldwell (D), June Speakman (D), Lauren Carson (D), Joseph McNamara (D), Michelle McGaw (D), Earl Read (D), Tom Noret (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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VA bill #SB701 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Virginia law to expand protections for the identity of Virginia Lottery winners. Currently, the Virginia Lottery (the Department) is prohibited from disclosing information about winners of prizes of $1 million or more unless the winner agrees to the disclosure. This bill removes the $1 million threshold, meaning the Department will be prohibited from disclosing information about *any* individual lottery winner, regardless of prize amount, unless that winner explicitly consents in writing to the disclosure of their name, hometown, and the amount won. This change is being made to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which governs public access to government records, by adding lottery winner information to a list of exceptions where disclosure is not mandatory.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners. Prohibits the Virginia Lottery (the Department) from disclosing information about any individual winner and exempts such information from disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act unless the winner consents to such disclosure. Under current law, the Department is prohibited from disclosing information about any individual winner whose prize exceeds $1 million unless the winner consents to such disclosure.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Adam Ebbin (D)*, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0520)
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NY bill #A10911 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers or their households without consent.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the general business law to prohibit "data brokers" – entities that collect and sell personal information of consumers with whom they have no direct relationship – from selling the personal data of current or former military servicemembers, or their households, without explicit "consent," which is defined as a clear, affirmative, and unambiguous agreement. The bill also prohibits advertising such lists or data without consent and applies to entities doing business in New York or targeting its residents. It provides extensive definitions for terms like "consumer," "household," "military servicemember," and "sale," and outlines several exceptions, including for data regulated by federal laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and HIPAA, as well as certain research and government-related data. Violations can lead to injunctions, civil penalties of up to $10,000, and restitution, with the Attorney General authorized to investigate and enforce these provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers
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• Introduced: 04/08/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Stern (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: referred to science and technology
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MS bill #SB2401 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Workforce development; extend the date of repeal of certain sections and make technical amendments.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the date of repeal for certain sections related to workforce development and makes technical amendments to existing laws. Specifically, it extends the exemption from public procurement requirements for leasing by the Office of Workforce Development until December 31, 2029, and expands this exemption to include agreements for equipment, training, recruitment, construction, or renovation. The bill also makes technical changes to definitions within the workforce development framework, such as updating the reference to the federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act and clarifying the housing of the Office of Workforce Development. Additionally, it extends the repeal date for key sections of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act, including those establishing the Office of Workforce Development and the State Workforce Investment Board, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Exemption From Public Procurement Requirements For Leasing By The Office Of Workforce Development; To Extend The Exemption To Certain Contracts; To Amend Section 37-153-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Amendments; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Office Of Workforce Development's Partial Exemption To Certain Public Procurement Requirements; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal For Certain Sections Of The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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OK bill #SB1721 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Schools; extending the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; requiring certain members to meet certain requirements. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, meaning the council will continue to exist until July 1, 2029, instead of its previous expiration date. It also introduces new requirements for certain members appointed to the council who represent Indian tribes, tribal education departments, or other tribal entities; these members must now be officially authorized representatives of their respective tribe or entity at the time of appointment and throughout their service, with their authorization confirmed by the tribe's elected leaders or governing body. If a member loses this authorization, their service on the council will automatically end, and their appointing authority must be notified to fill the vacancy. The bill also mandates that the council's annual report be submitted electronically.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; requiring certain appointed members to be duly authorized representatives of certain tribe, department, or entity; providing method of authorization; requiring certain member’s service to cease if he or she does not have certain authorization; requiring notification; providing for filling of vacancy; providing certain construction; requiring electronic submission of certain report; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ally Seifried (R)*, Dick Lowe (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
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OK bill #SB80 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; removing authorization for Authority for construction at certain locations; requiring Authority to hold certain public meetings. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) by removing its authorization for construction at certain previously listed locations and altering the location of some authorized construction, specifically impacting the Eastern (Indian Nation) Turnpike and the Chickasaw Turnpike. It mandates that the OTA must hold public meetings and publish notices in newspapers and on its website before commencing design work on any new turnpike routes, and requires the OTA to submit reports to the Governor, Legislature, and local elected officials detailing project plans and public feedback. Furthermore, the bill requires the OTA to obtain approval from the Transportation Commission for new turnpike routes before design completion, and any legislative authorization for new turnpike locations will expire five years after enactment unless the OTA has begun project design in a public meeting. The bill also clarifies that property owners affected by turnpike construction will be compensated according to specific statutes and allows the OTA to adopt rules to comply with federal and state laws.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, as amended by Section 572, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (69 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1705), which relates to the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; removing authorization for Authority for construction at certain locations; altering location of certain authorized construction; requiring Authority to hold certain public meetings; requiring submission of certain reports; allowing Authority to hold certain additional public meetings; requiring Authority to submit certain approval of the Transportation Commission; providing that legislative authorization for new turnpike locations terminates after certain time period unless Authority takes certain action; allowing for certain property owners to receive certain compensation; allowing for the Authority to promulgate certain rules; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/20/2024
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Lisa Standridge (R)*, Clay Staires (R)*, Annie Menz (D), Shane Jett (R), Kendal Sacchieri (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Remove as coauthor Senator(s) Bergstrom
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CA bill #AB2566 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Huron Hawk Conservancy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Huron Hawk Conservancy within the Natural Resources Agency to acquire and manage public lands in a specific area north of the City of Huron, known as the "Huron Hawk area," for purposes including recreation, open space, wildlife habitat restoration, and educational uses. The conservancy will be governed by a 12-member board of directors, with appointments from local agencies like Fresno County and the City of Huron, as well as state officials and public members. The bill also creates the Huron Hawk Conservancy Fund to hold money for the conservancy's operations, which can be funded through legislative appropriation, general obligation bonds, or contributions from member agencies and other public or private entities. The conservancy will have powers to manage lands, employ staff, recruit volunteers, acquire property from willing sellers, provide technical assistance, undertake improvement projects, and award grants, but it will not have the power to levy taxes, regulate land use, or exercise eminent domain. This bill will become operative only upon legislative appropriation or the approval of a general obligation bond, and it acknowledges that it may create state-mandated local programs for which reimbursement procedures are outlined.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Division 22.6 (commencing with Section 32540) to the Public Resources Code, relating to conservancies.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Esmeralda Soria (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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MS bill #SB2821 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Capital sexual battery; create crime of.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the crime of "capital sexual battery" in Mississippi, which applies to individuals 18 or older who commit sexual battery or injure the sexual organs of a person under 12 years old. If convicted of this capital felony, a separate sentencing proceeding will be held to determine if the defendant should receive the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. This proceeding will involve presenting evidence of aggravating factors (reasons for a harsher sentence) and mitigating circumstances (reasons for a lesser sentence), with specific lists provided for each. The jury will first determine if at least two aggravating factors exist, and if so, will recommend a sentence of life without parole or death. The judge will then consider the jury's recommendation and can impose either sentence, but must provide a written explanation if they deviate from the jury's recommendation or if they impose the death penalty. The bill also outlines automatic review of death sentences by the Supreme Court and specifies that this new crime and its penalties apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date. Conforming amendments are made to laws regarding parole eligibility, protection order registries, and arrest procedures to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require A Separate Proceeding On The Issue Of A Penalty For The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Authorize The Death Penalty; To Provide That If The Death Penalty Is Not Imposed Under This Act, Then Life Imprisonment Without Parole Shall Be Imposed; To Amend Sections 47-7-3, 93-21-25 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jeremy England (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*, Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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RI bill #H8414 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Provides a licensed liquor retailer/cannabis retailer/or hemp consumable retailer that received an infused-beverage endorsement from the cannabis control commission the authorization to sell at retail THC infused beverages in accordance with this chapter.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective August 1, 2026, allows licensed liquor retailers, cannabis retailers, or hemp consumable retailers that have obtained a special "infused-beverage endorsement" from the cannabis control commission to sell THC-infused beverages at retail. The bill amends existing laws to clarify that the Department of Business Regulation (DBR) will primarily regulate hemp, while the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of THC-infused beverages will be governed by a new chapter specifically for these products. This new chapter, the "Rhode Island Hemp THC Beverage Act," defines key terms like "THC-infused beverage" (a non-alcoholic drink with a maximum of 5 mg of hemp-derived THC per container), "artificially-derived cannabinoid," and "independent testing laboratory," and establishes comprehensive regulations for their sale, including dosage limitations, strict labeling requirements with warning statements, age verification for purchasers (21 and older), and prohibitions against marketing that appeals to minors or imitates alcoholic beverages. It also outlines a framework for licensing, endorsement fees, taxes, and enforcement, creating a dedicated fund for the administration and enforcement of these new regulations.
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Bill Summary: This act would provide a licensed liquor retailer, cannabis retailer, or hemp consumable retailer that has received an infused-beverage endorsement from the cannabis control commission the authorization to sell at retail THC-infused beverages in accordance with this chapter. This act would take effect on August 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 04/08/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Pat Serpa (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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RI bill #H7636 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a voluntary system for individuals to restrict their own firearm rights, allowing them to be temporarily (for 180 days) or indefinitely placed on a list that prohibits them from purchasing or possessing firearms. The process involves submitting a form to law enforcement or a healthcare provider, who then forwards it to the Department of Attorney General. Individuals can request removal from the list after a specified period (30 days for temporary, 90 days for indefinite), and their requests cannot be denied. Importantly, all records related to an individual's inclusion on these lists will be destroyed and are not subject to public access laws, and their participation will not be used for future background checks or concealed carry permit applications. The bill also imposes a $25 civil fine for possessing a firearm while on a restricted list and makes it a misdemeanor to add someone to these lists without their knowledge.
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Bill Summary: This act would create a process for an individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms as well as to request removal from the restricted list. The act would further require that all individual records related to the person's inclusion on the list would be destroyed and not subject to the access to public records act. Additionally, the act would also impose a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine for firearm possession by a person on a restricted list and make it a misdemeanor for adding or attempting to add a person to either restricted list without their knowledge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jennifer Boylan (D)*, Justine Caldwell (D), Julie Casimiro (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Robert Craven (D), Earl Read (D), Jose Batista (D), Leo Felix (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jason Knight (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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IL bill #HB4873 • Last Action 04/08/2026
COUNTIES-WIND & SOLAR ENERGY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to restore previous county zoning regulations for wind and solar energy facilities by removing changes made by a prior law, Public Act 102-1123. Specifically, it allows any county zoning rules for wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that were in place before January 27, 2023, to remain in effect, overriding the newer provisions. Additionally, it permits older wind farm zoning rules from before August 16, 2007, to continue if they were in effect at that time, also overriding changes made by Public Act 95-203. In essence, this legislation seeks to revert county control over the siting and standards for these energy projects to their pre-2023 and pre-2007 conditions, respectively, where applicable.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony DeLuca (D)*, Amy Elik (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
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VA bill #HB255 • Last Action 04/08/2026
School Psychologists, Interstate Compact for; membership of the Commonwealth into Compact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, allowing the Commonwealth to join a multi-state agreement designed to streamline the process for licensed school psychologists to practice in other member states, thereby improving access to school psychological services for the public. The Compact establishes a framework for recognizing equivalent licenses, promoting mobility of professionals, and ensuring that school psychologists meet consistent educational and examination standards, while still respecting each state's authority to regulate practice and protect public safety. It also outlines provisions for information sharing between states, disciplinary actions, the establishment of a governing Commission, and procedures for dispute resolution and withdrawal from the agreement.
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Bill Summary: Interstate Compact for School Psychologists; membership of the Commonwealth. Enters the Commonwealth into the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, the stated purpose of which is to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology in educational or school settings, and in so doing to improve the availability of school psychological services to the public, and the stated intent of which is to establish a pathway to allow school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses to provide school psychological services in any member state. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of seven state members.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jackie Glass (D)*, Elizabeth Guzmán (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0374)
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MS bill #SB2114 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new criminal offenses and enforcement mechanisms related to immigration in Mississippi. It directs the Department of Public Safety to determine the number and identities of undocumented immigrants within the state and to enforce immigration laws in cooperation with federal authorities, specifically requiring agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows state and local law enforcement to perform immigration enforcement functions. The bill creates a misdemeanor for entering Mississippi directly from a foreign nation outside of a lawful port of entry, and a felony for being an undocumented immigrant convicted of certain crimes, with enhanced penalties for violent crimes or sex offenses. It also outlines affirmative defenses to these charges, such as having lawful federal immigration status or asylum, and prohibits defendants charged or convicted under this act from accessing expunction, nonadjudication, parole, or early release programs. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will be repealed on July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Define Terms; To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Determine The Number And Identities Of All Illegal Aliens Residing In The State Of Mississippi; To Direct The Department Of Public Safety To Enforce The Immigration Laws As Authorized Pursuant To Federal Laws And The Laws Of This State; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency As Soon As Possible; To Require Each Law Enforcement Agency Operating A County Detention Facility To Execute A Written Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency To Participate In The Immigration Program Established Under Section 287(g); To Provide A Felony Offense For A Person Who Is An Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Enters Or Attempts To Enter This State Directly From A Foreign Nation At Any Location Other Than A Lawful Port Of Entry; To Provide A Felony Offense, In Addition To Any Existing Penalty For The Underlying Crime, For A Person Who Is Arrested For Certain Criminal Offenses And Is Determined To Be An Illegal Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Unlawfully Present In The United States; To Authorize A Sentencing Court To Issue A Written Order Discharging The Person And Requiring Said Individual To Return To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Direct The Court To Remand The Person Subject To The Order To The Custody Of The Department Of Corrections; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Notify The United States Customs And Border Protection Of The Department Of Homeland Security To Arrange Transportation For The Repatriation Of The Person Back To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Provide Certain Affirmative Defenses To Prosecution Under This Act; To Provide That A Defendant Charged Or Convicted Under This Act Is Not Eligible For Expunction, An Intensive Supervision Program, Nonadjudication, Parole, Or Any Early Release Program; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Angela Hill (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*, Chad McMahan (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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CA bill #SB1159 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that terms like "person," "interested person," "participant," and "member of the public" in various California transparency and governance laws, including the California Public Records Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Ralph M. Brown Act, Political Reform Act of 1974, Administrative Procedure Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), refer to natural persons and legally recognized entities, and specifically exclude artificial intelligence (AI) systems, autonomous agents, robots, or other nonhuman entities. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" as a machine-based system that can infer and generate outputs to influence environments, and emphasizes that these laws were designed for human deliberation and participation, not for automated systems that could overwhelm government agencies with mass interactions. This clarification is intended to preserve the integrity of democratic processes and prevent AI from displacing genuine human engagement with government.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 7920.520, 11405.70, 11500, and 82047 of, and to add Sections 11121.5, 11342.575, 11370.1.5, and 54951.5 to, the Government Code, and to amend Section 21066 of the Public Resources Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Christopher Cabaldon (D)*, Ben Allen (D), Brian Jones (R), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R), Akilah Weber Pierson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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MA bill #S2859 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Amending the charter of the town of Sandwich
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the charter of the town of Sandwich to make several significant changes in local governance. The most notable modifications include replacing all references to the "board of selectmen" with "select board", updating terminology from "chairman" to "chair", and revising various procedural and administrative provisions. Key changes involve modifying the town clerk position from an elected to an appointed role, enhancing budget article requirements by mandating comparative figures and historical data, and introducing a comprehensive recall process for elected officials. The bill also establishes new guidelines for committee memberships, such as limiting chair positions to two consecutive years, and requires the select board to meet with the school and finance committees to discuss long-term budgeting strategies. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a charter review committee to be appointed at least every 10 years, ensures more transparency in town governance, and clarifies the powers and duties of various municipal bodies. The changes aim to modernize the town's governance structure, improve administrative efficiency, and provide clearer guidelines for municipal operations.
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Bill Summary: Amending the charter of the town of Sandwich
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 0 : Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Enacted and laid before the Governor
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OK bill #SB2135 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Counties; authorizing counties to utilize purchasing cards through depositories. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes counties to obtain and use county purchase cards, which are like credit cards for official county business, through their designated financial institutions, known as depositories. These purchase cards will have specific transaction limits, with no limit for purchases made under existing county or multi-county contracts, for utilities, intergovernmental payments to other public entities, emergency acquisitions, or professional services. For all other transactions, the limit will be the greater of $5,000 or a limit set by the county purchasing agent, not exceeding the fair and reasonable acquisition threshold. Cardholders must sign an agreement and undergo training, and all purchases made with these cards will be published as required by law. Importantly, all purchases made with these cards will still be subject to existing competitive bidding, emergency declaration, and purchase order procedures unless specifically exempted. The bill also allows the board of county commissioners to solicit bids from financial institutions to provide the county purchase card program, awarding the contract to the institution offering the greatest overall benefit to the county. This measure is declared an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to counties; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505), which relates to purchasing procedures for counties; authorizing counties to obtain and utilize county purchase cards through depositories; providing transaction parameters; providing internal controls and publication requirements; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Aaron Reinhardt (R)*, Judd Strom (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass County and Municipal Government
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VA bill #SB378 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees in Virginia, establishing a framework for public employees to organize, negotiate, and engage in collective bargaining regarding wages, hours, and other terms of employment. It creates the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee these processes, including determining appropriate bargaining units and certifying exclusive bargaining representatives, which are organizations authorized to represent employees. The bill also establishes the Virginia Home Care Council to serve as the public employer for individual home care providers solely for the purpose of collective bargaining, aiming to stabilize this workforce while preserving participants' rights to hire and fire their providers. Public employers and employee organizations are mandated to negotiate in good faith, and the bill outlines procedures for elections, impasse resolution, and arbitration, with specific provisions for firefighters and emergency medical services providers. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with developing necessary regulations by July 1, 2028, which will then be transferred to the PERB.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; individual home care providers; Virginia Home Care Council established; Public Employee Relations Board established; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining units and provide for certification and decertification elections for exclusive bargaining representatives of state employees and local government employees. The bill requires public employers and employee organizations that are exclusive bargaining representatives to meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill establishes the Virginia Home Care Council within the Department of Medical Assistance Services to promote the stability of the individual provider workforce in the Commonwealth and tasks the Council with serving as the public employer of individual providers, as defined in the bill, for purposes of collective bargaining pursuant to the bill's provisions. The bill repeals a provision that declares that in any procedure providing for the designation, selection, or authorization of a labor organization to represent employees the right of an individual employee to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right that shall be guaranteed from infringement. The bill directs the Department of Labor and Industry to promulgate any regulations necessary to effectuate the bill's provisions by July 1, 2028, and provides that upon the establishment of the Public Employee Relations Board, such regulations shall be transferred to the Board. The bill provides that until such regulations are adopted, no petitions or elections shall take place pursuant to the bill's provisions except pursuant to an ordinance or resolution adopted under current law. This bill is identical to HB 1263.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Scott Surovell (D)*, Jennifer Carroll Foy (D), Jennifer Boysko (D)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB378)
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MS bill #HB1395 • Last Action 04/08/2026
School districts; revise certain provisions regarding sale or lease of unused property.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how school districts handle the sale or lease of unused property, particularly concerning charter schools. It establishes a twelve-month time limit for charter schools to exercise their right of first refusal to purchase or lease closed public school property within their district, though existing contracts within that period remain unaffected. For other entities, the bill mandates that no purchase or lease agreement for closed school property can be made within the first six months unless all charter schools in the district have formally declined their right of first refusal. Additionally, the bill clarifies that leased school property will revert back to the school district if it's no longer used for its originally intended purpose or an alternative purpose that was approved by the school board at the time of the lease agreement, requiring a formal resolution for any such alternative use.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit To 12 Months The Right Of First Refusal Of A Charter School To Purchase Or Lease Closed Public School Property In The School District In Which The Charter School Is Located; To Specify That This Provision Shall Not Impair Any Rights Of A Charter School Under A Contract For Purchase Or Lease Of The Property Entered With The District During The Twelve-month Period; To Amend Section 37-7-455, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Within The First Six Months Of The Closure Of The Public School Facility Or Property, No Purchase Or Lease Agreement With Any Entity Other Than A Charter School Located In The District May Be Entered, Unless Each Such Charter School Has Notified The School Board That It Is Not Exercising Its Right Of First Refusal On The Property; To Amend Section 37-7-477, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Leased School Property Shall Revert Back To The School District When The Property Ceases To Be Used For The Purposes It Was Originally Leased Or For An Alternative Purpose Approved By The School Board At The Time That The Original Instrument Of Conveyance Was Executed; To Prescribe The Procedures To Be Adhered To In Order To Effectuate An Alternative Use To Be Stipulated In The Original Instrument Of Conveyance, Which Must Be Acted Upon The School Board By Resolution Duly Adopted And Spread Upon Its Minutes; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Shanda Yates (I)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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RI bill #S3003 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Authorizes the committees of the general assembly to allow members of the public to provide testimony remotely.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to allow committees of the Rhode Island General Assembly to accept testimony from members of the public remotely, meaning individuals can provide their input through electronic means like phone calls or video conferencing, rather than having to be physically present at the meeting location. This change is intended to make public participation more accessible, and it includes provisions that ensure remote participants are clearly audible and visible to those at the meeting, that a quorum of the committee is present, and that if video conferencing is used, the public is notified and provided with instructions on how to access the virtual meeting. The bill also specifies that it will become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would authorize the committees of the general assembly to allow members of the public to provide testimony remotely, via electronic communication, including telephonic communication and telephone conferencing. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark McKenney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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MA bill #S3050 • Last Action 04/08/2026
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill allocates significant funding for climate change adaptation and environmental resilience across Massachusetts, authorizing over $3 billion in bonds for various initiatives. It includes provisions for acquiring coastal and inland lands for conservation and habitat movement, expanding forestry and tree planting programs with a focus on heat-vulnerable and underserved areas, and investing in the repair and improvement of dams, coastal infrastructure, and waterways, with a substantial portion dedicated to the Amelia Earhart dam. The bill also funds upgrades to state parks and recreational facilities, supports wildland fire fighting equipment for municipalities, and invests in clean water and drinking water infrastructure, particularly addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination. Additionally, it supports agricultural and commercial fishing sectors with grants for climate resilience and sustainability, establishes a dedicated fund for wastewater infrastructure improvements in southeastern Massachusetts to combat nitrogen pollution, and creates a "Resilience Revolving Fund" for loans to municipalities for climate-resilient infrastructure projects. The bill also introduces new regulations concerning plastic reduction, including a ban on single-use plastic bags and food service ware, and prohibits state agencies from purchasing certain single-use plastic bottles. It mandates labeling for "flushable" wipes to prevent plumbing issues and establishes new standards for building codes to address climate impacts. Furthermore, it creates a Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund to support municipalities around the Quabbin Reservoir and amends laws related to forest reserves, land conservation options, and wetland protection to enhance ecological resilience and climate adaptation.
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Bill Summary: To build resilience for Massachusetts communities
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• Introduced: 04/08/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 0 : Senate Committee on Ways and Means
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Order relative to subject matter adopted
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MS bill #HB1596 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Data Security for Money Transmitters Act," mandates that money transmitters and virtual currency kiosk operators (referred to as "licensees") implement robust data security measures and customer protections. Key provisions include requiring licensees to establish a comprehensive information security program overseen by a designated "qualified individual," conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats to customer information, and implement safeguards such as encryption for data both in transit and at rest, secure development practices, and multi-factor authentication for system access. The bill also mandates periodic testing of these safeguards, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, and requires personnel to receive security awareness training. Licensees must develop an incident response plan for security events and report any unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted customer information to the Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance within 72 hours. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to include virtual currency kiosks under money transmission regulations, requires licensees to provide training materials to authorized delegates on recognizing and responding to elder financial abuse, and mandates that licensees provide specific information to purchasers for each transaction, including their name and contact details, along with a fraud warning. Funds collected by the Commissioner due to this act will be deposited into the Consumer Finance Fund, and the bill also clarifies the definition of "investments" for permissible investments maintained by licensees.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require A Money Transmitter Licensed Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act To Implement Safeguards To Protect Customer Information And Increase Data Security; To Require A Licensee To Designate A Qualified Individual To Be Responsible For Overseeing, Implementing And Enforcing An Information Security Program; To Provide The Minimum Standards And Requirements For The Information Security Program And To Require Risk Assessments; To Require Notification To The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance When Unencrypted Customer Information Is Acquired Without The Authorization Of The Affected Individual; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Amend Section 75-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Coming Into The Possession Of The Commissioner As A Result Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Consumer Finance Fund; To Amend Sections 75-16-25, 75-16-31 And 75-16-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Virtual Currency Kiosks Under The Provisions Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act; To Amend Section 75-16-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Training Materials To Help Authorized Delegates Recognize Financial Abuse And Financial Exploitation Of An Elder Adult And Respond Appropriately In Such Situations; To Amend Section 75-16-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Word "investments"; To Create New Section 75-16-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Certain Information To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Money Transmission Or Kiosk Transaction Conducted By The Licensee Directly Or Through An Authorized Delegate; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Shane Aguirre (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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IA bill #SF2139 • Last Action 04/08/2026
A bill for an act enacting the athletic trainer compact.(Formerly SSB 3046.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact, a system allowing athletic trainers licensed in one participating state to practice in another participating state under a "compact privilege" without needing a new license in that second state, provided they meet certain minimum requirements. The compact aims to increase access to athletic training services, promote mobility for professionals, and reduce administrative burdens. It creates an "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" composed of representatives from each member state to administer the compact, establish rules, and manage a data system for tracking licensees and disciplinary actions. The compact will become effective once enacted by seven states and includes provisions for state participation, eligibility for compact privileges, the powers and operation of the commission, dispute resolution, and procedures for withdrawal or amendment.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the athletic trainer compact. The compact establishes a system whereby an athletic trainer licensed to practice in one participating state may practice in another participating state under a compact privilege without applying for a license in that state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of athletic trainers in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the seventh participating state.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 839.
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MD bill #HB340 • Last Action 04/08/2026
School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, which allows licensed school psychologists who meet specific criteria to practice in other member states without needing to obtain a separate license in each state. The Compact aims to improve access to school psychological services by creating a streamlined process for licensed professionals to move between states, while still ensuring that each state maintains its authority to protect public safety. It establishes requirements for states to join the Compact, including having a qualifying education program and passing a national exam, and creates a School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement. The bill also outlines procedures for disciplinary actions, information sharing between states, and how states can withdraw from or amend the Compact.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing licensed school psychologists who hold multistate licenses to provide school psychological services in member states; establishing requirements for multistate licensure; establishing the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission; providing for the withdrawal from the Compact; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Bernice Mireku-North (D)*, Gabriel Acevero (D), Jackie Addison (D), Marlon Amprey (D), Frank Conaway (D), Jessica Feldmark (D), Cathi Forbes (D), Michele Guyton (D), Andrea Harrison (D), Kevin Hornberger (R), Tom Hutchinson (R), Aaron Kaufman (D), Mary Lehman (D), Robbyn Lewis (D), April Fleming Miller (R), Gabriel Moreno (D), Cheryl Pasteur (D), Scott Phillips (D), Pam Queen (D), Teresa Reilly (R), Kent Roberson (D), Malcolm Ruff (D), Sheila Ruth (D), Kym Taylor (D), Greg Wims (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Returned Passed
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MD bill #SB333 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which allows podiatrists to practice in participating states under their existing scope of practice rules, thereby enhancing the portability of their licenses and improving healthcare access. It creates an Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact's operations, including establishing rules, managing information systems, and handling disciplinary actions. The bill defines key terms like "podiatrist," "member state," and "expedited license," and outlines eligibility requirements for podiatrists seeking licensure through the compact, which includes a criminal background check. The compact's effectiveness is contingent on at least four other states enacting substantially similar legislation.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a podiatrist to practice in a participating state under certain scope of practice rules; establishing the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the Compact and its duties and powers; and providing the Act is contingent on the enactment of substantially similar provisions in four other states.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Kramer (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Returned Passed
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MS bill #HB4110 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Oktibbeha County; authorize the establishment of the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund for deposit of net proceeds from sale of certain medical center.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Oktibbeha County to establish the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund to manage the net proceeds from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, which are defined as all sale proceeds after debts and costs. At least 80% of these net proceeds must be deposited into this fund, which will serve as a permanent endowment to maintain its value against inflation and provide sustainable revenue for the county. The Board of Supervisors of Oktibbeha County will act as the trustees of this fund and must hire a qualified institutional fiduciary, such as a bank or trust company, to manage its investments according to prudent investor laws. The fund's earnings, which are defined as net interest, dividends, and capital gains after administrative expenses, can be distributed annually, with up to 85% of remaining earnings potentially transferred to a separate Oktibbeha County OCH Proceeds Fund for general county purposes like operations and improvements, but only if the fund's inflation-adjusted value is not below its initial deposit. Strict limitations are placed on withdrawals from the fund's principal, or "corpus," which is the initial deposit plus any undistributed income and inflation adjustments; such withdrawals are only allowed for extraordinary capital needs with a supermajority vote of the supervisors, public notice, and fiduciary certification, or for unlimited amounts during declared emergencies, and any invasion of the corpus suspends earnings distributions until it is fully restored. The trustees are required to publish audited financial reports annually, and the Attorney General has the authority to enforce the act's terms, with the fund dissolving if its balance reaches zero, triggering an investigation into potential mismanagement.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize And Direct The Board Of Trustees Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, To Establish A Reserve And Trust Fund; To Provide That Not Less Than 80% Of The Proceeds From The Sale Of Och Regional Medical Center, Which Is Owned By The County, Shall Be Deposited Into The Fund; To Provide For The Establishment Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Reserve And Trust Fund And Provide That Its Membership Shall Be The Members Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Oktibbeha County; To Require The Trustees To Contract With A Qualified Institution Fiduciary To Provide Investment Management And Advisory Services For The Fund; To Prescribe Certain Earnings And Annual Distributions Of The Fund; To Provide That A Certain Percentage Of The Earnings May Be Transferred To The Oktibbeha County Och Proceeds Fund For Appropriation By The Board Of Supervisors For Any Lawful County Purposes, Including General Operations, Maintenance And Capital Improvements; To Provide Strict Limitations For Withdrawals From The Corpus; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Roberson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MA bill #S804 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Providing for regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides comprehensive regulations for virtual currency kiosks operating in Massachusetts, establishing a detailed framework for their operation, customer protection, and compliance. The bill defines key terms like virtual currency, blockchain, and digital wallet, and mandates that virtual currency kiosk operators must obtain a money transmitter license. Operators are required to implement robust consumer protection measures, including disclosing significant risks associated with virtual currency transactions, such as price volatility, lack of government backing, and potential for fraud. The bill requires operators to provide clear transaction receipts, maintain live customer service, use blockchain analytics to prevent fraudulent transactions, and develop written anti-fraud and enhanced due diligence policies. Additionally, operators must designate full-time compliance and consumer protection officers who cannot own more than 20% of the company. They must submit quarterly reports on kiosk locations and comply with federal laws like the Bank Secrecy Act and PATRIOT Act. Operators must also provide customers with warnings about potential scams and irreversible transactions before completing any virtual currency exchange, with the overall goal of protecting consumers and establishing transparent, accountable virtual currency kiosk operations in the state.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to provide regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Patrick O'Connor (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S3049
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AZ bill #SB1078 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Public records; review standard
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding public records by changing who can appeal a denial of access to public records in the context of a criminal case. Previously, only a "victim" could appeal such a denial through a special action within the criminal case, but this bill expands that right to "the person" who is a victim, clarifying that the victim is the one appealing. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision stating that any legal question arising under this chapter, including whether an exception to disclosure applies, will be reviewed by the court using a "de novo" standard, meaning the court will review the issue from the beginning without giving deference to the lower court's or agency's decision. This change aims to ensure a fresh and independent review of legal interpretations concerning public records access.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 39-121.02, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Transmitted to Governor
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MS bill #HB1637 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel within the State Department of Health to examine fetal deaths and infant deaths up to one year of age, with the goal of developing strategies to prevent infant mortality. The panel will be multidisciplinary, and its members will be determined by the State Department of Health. It is required to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the number of infant deaths, their causes, relevant demographic information, and recommendations for state resource allocation to reduce infant mortality. Various state agencies, including the Medical Examiner's office, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, are mandated to provide necessary data to the panel. For sudden and unexpected infant deaths, including SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death), and SDY (Sudden Death in the Young), the panel will conduct a thorough review of medical, prenatal, and maternal health records, considering factors like immunization history and medical treatments, following national best practices. The State Department of Health will also ensure that these cases are reported to relevant registries and that any adverse vaccine reactions are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The panel's reports and recommendations will be made public, and physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies must grant reasonable access to relevant medical records. Importantly, records collected by the panel and the State Department of Health related to quality assurance, improvement, and review will be confidential and exempt from public records laws and subpoenas. The bill also allows the State Department of Health to enter executive sessions for morbidity or mortality review committee work, and exempts certain radiological health and radioactive material licensing information from public disclosure if it poses a risk to public health or security.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Composed Of Such Members As Deemed Appropriate By The State Department Of Health; To Require The Review Panel To Submit A Report Annually To The House And Senate Public Health Committees That Include The Numbers, Causes And Relevant Demographic Information On Infant Mortality Deaths In Mississippi, And Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature On How To Most Effectively Direct State Resources To Decrease Infant Mortality In The State; To Require That Data Shall Be Provided To The Review Panel By The State Medical Examiner's Office, State Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, Medical Examiners, Coroners, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement Agencies, And Any Other Agencies Or Officials Having Information That Is Necessary For The Review Panel To Carry Out Its Duties; To Provide That In The Case Of An Infant Or Child Who Dies Suddenly And Unexpectedly, Including Cases Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (sids), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (suid) Or Sudden Death In The Young (sdy), The Review Panel Shall Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Infant's Or Child's Medical, Prenatal, And, Where Applicable, Maternal Health Records For The Purpose Of Identifying Potential Contributing Factors And Preventable Causes Of Death; To Provide That Such Review Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With Nationally Recognized Best Practices And Should Include Consideration Of The Infant's Or Child's Immunization History And Any Medical Treatments Or Interventions As Part Of The Overall Medical Context, Without Limitation To A Specified Time Period, As Relevant To The Panel's Determination Of Contributing Factors; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Verify That Cases Of Sudden And Unexpected Death Of An Infant Or Child Were Reported To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry And That Any Adverse Vaccine Reactions Were Reported To The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (vaers), And To Report To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry Or To Vaers Any Such Cases Or Adverse Vaccine Reactions That Were Not Previously Reported; To Provide That The Review Panel's Report And Recommendations Shall Be Made Public By The State Department Of Health; To Require Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies To Provide Reasonable Access To The Review Panel To All Relevant Medical Records Associated With A Case Under Review By The Review Panel; To Provide That Certain Records Maintained By The State Department Of Health Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To The Public Records Act Or Subpoena, Discovery Or Introduction Into Evidence; To Authorize The Review Panel To Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Agencies Or Officials That Do Not Provide Information To The Panel In A Complete And Timely Manner; To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Exempt Certain Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, And Review Records Of The State Department Of Health From The Public Records Act; To Provide That Such Records Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To Disclosure, Subpoena, Or Discovery; To Exempt Certain Radiological Health And Radioactive Material Licensing Information From The Public Records Act When Disclosure Would Pose A Risk To Public Health Or Security; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Enter Executive Session Or Otherwise Conduct A Closed Meeting During Morbidity Or Mortality Review Committee Work Mandated By Statute Or Regulation, Such As The Child Death Review Panel, The Maternal Mortality Review Committee, And The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel; To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Documents And Records Used By The State Department Of Health During Morbidity Or Mortality Review Committee Work Mandated By Statute Or Regulation, Such As The Child Death Review Panel, The Maternal Mortality Review Committee, And The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Missy McGee (R)*, Kabir Karriem (D)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*, Otis Anthony (D)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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TN bill #HB1885 • Last Action 04/08/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates illegal gambling and related activities, including online sweepstakes games which involve virtual currency that can be exchanged for prizes, as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, meaning they are considered unfair or deceptive business practices. It expands the investigative powers of the Attorney General and Reporter, the state's chief legal officer, to gather information and compel compliance from individuals or entities involved in unlawful gambling activities, including the ability to seek court orders to prevent the destruction or concealment of relevant documents. Additionally, the bill clarifies and enhances the authority of the Sports Wagering Council, the body that oversees legal sports betting in Tennessee, to investigate and address illegal gambling and gaming activities, including those that may occur outside of licensed operations.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, designates illegal gambling and related activities as a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general and reporter to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Cepicky (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
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MS bill #HB1677 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; create.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Metro Jackson Water Authority Act," establishes a new public benefit corporation, the Metro Jackson Water Authority, to manage and operate water and wastewater systems in the Metro Jackson area. The Act is a response to ongoing issues with the City of Jackson's water and wastewater systems, which have been under federal court oversight with an interim third-party manager (ITPM). The Authority will be governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by various state and local officials, and it is tasked with negotiating a lease agreement with the City of Jackson for its water and wastewater assets. The Authority will have broad powers, including the ability to borrow money, issue bonds, enter into contracts, and set rates for services, with the goal of ensuring safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services at affordable rates. The bill also includes provisions for the appointment of a president to oversee daily operations, outlines procurement processes, and clarifies the roles of public servants and the Authority's tax-exempt status. Additionally, it amends existing laws to allow municipalities to dedicate a portion of garbage collection fees to support public authorities and to facilitate agreements between municipalities and counties for billing and collection services.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Establish The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Provide For The Composition And Terms Of The Board Of Directors Of The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Require The Authority To Negotiate With The City Of Jackson To Enter Into An Agreement For The Transfer Of The Water System By Lease To The Authority; To Provide For The Appointment Of A President Of The Authority Within A Certain Time Period; To Provide Powers And Duties Of The Authority; To Require The President Of The Authority To Supervise All Administrative And Technical Activities As Provided In This Act; To Provide That Employees Of The Authority Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The President; To Require The Authority To Enter Into Contracts For Major Procurements Only After A Competitive And Open Procurement Process; To Require That Monies Received Be Deposited Into Certain Operating Accounts; To Provide That Division Heads, Officers And Employees Of The Authority Are Public Servants; To Authorize Any Public Agency To Enter Into Certain Contracts With The Authority; To Provide Certain Provisions Relating To Public Convenience And Necessity; To Authorize The Authority To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds And Interim Notes; To Authorize The Authority To Provide For The Appointment Of A Trustee To Represent The Registered Owners Of Any Issue Of Bonds In The Enforcement Or Protection Of Their Rights Under Any Such Resolution, Trust Indenture Or Security Instrument; To Provide That The Authority Is Not Required To Pay Any Tax Or Assessment On Any Property Owned By The Authority Or Upon Any Income Therefrom; To Provide That The State, County, Municipalities Or Public Agencies Within The Geographic Boundaries Of The Authority Are Authorized To Advance Such Funds Which In Their Discretion Are Necessary, Or Borrow Such Funds By Issuance Of Notes, For Initial Capital Contribution, And To Cover Start-up Costs Until Such Times As Sufficient Bonds, Assets And Revenues Have Been Secured To Satisfy The Needs Of The Authority For Its Management, Operation And Formation; To Amend Section 21-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Municipal Governing Authorities To Dedicate A Portion Of The Rates, Fees And Charges For Collecting And Disposing Of Garbage To The Payment Of Principal Of And Interest On Bonds Or Notes Issued By A Public Authority; To Amend Section 21-19-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipal Governing Authority To Enter Into Certain Contracts Upon Mutual Agreement With Certain Counties; To Amend Section 21-27-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Language In The Section; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Shanda Yates (I)*, Clay Mansell (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MS bill #HB1761 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repealers on certain provisions related to festival wine permits, meaning these permits and their associated authorities will not expire as scheduled. Specifically, it allows native wine retailers to sell at tasting rooms within the same county as their winery, and to establish one permanent satellite tasting room anywhere in the state where alcohol sales are permitted, even allowing them to sell other suppliers' alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. The bill also removes the expiration date for the Department of Revenue's authority to issue festival permits, removes the expiration date for an exception allowing festival permit holders to sell alcoholic beverages without the Department of Revenue acting as a wholesale distributor, and removes the expiration date on the ability of distillers, wine manufacturers, rectifiers, blenders, or bottlers to have a financial interest in a festival permit. Finally, it removes the repealer on the annual privilege license tax for festival permits.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Holder Of A Native Wine Retailer's Permit To Make Retail Sales Of Native Wines At Any Tasting Room Locations Within The Same County As The Native Winery, To Have One Permanent Satellite Tasting Room Sales Location In Any Other Location In The State That Otherwise Allows The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages, And, When Selling To Consumers For On-premises Consumption, To Sell Alcoholic Beverages Produced By Other Suppliers; To Remove The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date Of The Exception For Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Permit To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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VA bill #SB91 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU, proposes to officially change the name of the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University (ODU) to the Virginia Health Sciences at ODU. This renaming is reflected in various sections of the Code of Virginia, including those related to prohibited contracts by state government officers and employees, exclusions to the Freedom of Information Act for educational records, regulations for closed meetings of public bodies, programs in regional detention homes, operations of health sciences at ODU, the Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative, the Research and Clinical Trial Cancer Consortium Initiative, and the determination of birth-related injury claims. The bill ensures that references to the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU are updated to reflect its new name, Virginia Health Sciences at ODU, throughout these legal provisions.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; Old Dominion University; Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center renamed as Virginia Health Sciences. Renames the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University as Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Louise Lucas (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0482)
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NE bill #LB967 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Change provisions relating to insurance fees, licensing, and trade practices, pharmacy benefit managers, mutual insurance holding companies, the Population Health Information Act, the Health Information Technology Board, and the Site and Building Development Act and adopt the Nebraska Protection of Seniors from Insurance Exploitation Act
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Nebraska law, including adjusting transfers from the Department of Insurance Cash Fund, clarifying rules for reciprocal insurance licenses and retaliatory measures, and bringing pharmacy benefit managers (companies that manage prescription drug benefits for health plans) under the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act. It also modifies requirements for nonresident insurance producer licenses, including how they are verified and terminated, and adjusts associated fees. The bill introduces penalties and notification requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and updates rules for electronic notice of annual meetings for mutual insurance holding companies. Additionally, it changes how health information is exchanged and modifies the membership and duties of the Health Information Technology Board. The Site and Building Development Act is amended to change eligible activities and requirements for assistance, and a new act, the Nebraska Protection of Seniors from Insurance Exploitation Act, is adopted to protect seniors from financial exploitation by insurers and insurance producers, allowing them to delay suspicious transactions and report potential exploitation. Finally, health insurance plans will be prohibited from restricting claim payment methods to credit, charge, or debit cards starting in 2027.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public health and welfare; to amend sections 44-150, 44-4055, 44-4059, 44-4064, 44-6122, 81-6,123, 81-6,125, 81-6,127, 81-6,128, 81-12,147, and 81-12,148, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 44-116 and 44-4605, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and section 44-1523, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change a transfer from the Department of Insurance Cash Fund; to change provisions relating to reciprocal licenses and retaliatory measures; to include pharmacy benefit managers under the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act; to change provisions relating to nonresident license requirements and the process for issuance, verification, and termination of such licenses under the Insurance Producers Licensing Act; to change fees under the Insurance Producers Licensing Act; to provide certain penalties and require notification of certain material changes under the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act; to provide requirements for electronic notice of annual meetings under the Mutual Insurance Holding Company Act; to change requirements for participation in the operation of the designated health information exchange; to change membership and duties of the Health Information Technology Board; to change eligible activities for and requirements for assistance from the Site and Building Development Fund; to adopt the Nebraska Protection of Seniors from Insurance Exploitation Act; to prohibit health insurance plans from restricting certain claim payment methods; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Jacobson (NP)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor on April 7, 2026
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MD bill #HB619 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which allows licensed podiatrists to practice in multiple participating states more easily, aiming to improve healthcare access. A key provision is the creation of an "expedited license" process, enabling qualified podiatrists to obtain licenses in other member states without going through the full, traditional licensing procedure in each new state. The Compact also establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission, an oversight body responsible for administering the Compact, developing rules, and ensuring compliance among member states. This initiative is contingent on at least four other states enacting similar legislation, and it does not alter a state's existing laws governing the practice of podiatry, but rather creates an additional pathway for licensure.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a podiatrist to practice in a participating state under certain scope of practice rules; establishing the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the Compact and its duties and powers; and providing the Act is contingent on the enactment of substantially similar provisions in four other states.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bonnie Cullison (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Returned Passed
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MN bill #SF4618 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Operation of certain autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks authorization
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the operation of certain autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks in Minnesota, establishing a framework for their regulation. It exempts wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicles used in on-demand networks from registration taxes and defines key terms like "autonomous vehicle" (a vehicle with a Level 4 or 5 automated driving system), "automated driving system" (the technology that performs the driving task), and "on-demand autonomous vehicle network" (a service that uses an app to dispatch autonomous vehicles for transportation). The bill requires authorization from the commissioner of public safety to operate autonomous vehicles, mandates specific safety requirements including a "minimal risk condition" in case of system failure, and requires compliance with traffic laws. It also outlines a permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations, including financial responsibility requirements, a "first responder interaction plan" for interacting with emergency personnel, and independent safety verification. A significant aspect is the establishment of a task force to study the impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations, including economic effects on drivers, accessibility, and infrastructure needs, before such operations can be fully permitted. The bill also addresses liability in collisions, making the authorized operator and manufacturers jointly liable, and requires reporting of incidents. Finally, it specifies that on-demand autonomous vehicle networks must be all-electric, avoid traditional street hails, and ensure accessibility for people with disabilities, including a requirement for a certain percentage of wheelchair-accessible vehicles in larger networks.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; authorizing operation of certain autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks; authorizing rulemaking; establishing a task force; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.012, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169B.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Dibble (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
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FL bill #H1473 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for specific information related to the designation of organizations as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations by the Chief of Domestic Security. This exemption applies to information that would reveal details critical to state or national security, as provided by the Chief to the Governor and Cabinet. The bill clarifies that the Chief of Domestic Security consults with various law enforcement and security agencies, gathering highly sensitive information to make these designations, and the Legislature intends to keep this information confidential for public safety. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and is set to automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature takes action to extend it. The bill also specifies that it will take effect on the same date as another related bill, HB 1471, if that bill becomes law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.03102, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the designation of an organization as a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Hillary Cassel (R)*, Nan Cobb (R), William Conerly (R), Kim Kendall (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Chapter No. 2026-29
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LA bill #HB608 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Provides relative to the confidentiality of documents related to an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Louisiana law concerning intercollegiate athletics compensation and rights to create new confidentiality provisions for an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program. Specifically, it clarifies that while the total amount of revenue a postsecondary education institution spends on such a program must be publicly disclosed, individual athlete compensation amounts, percentages paid to specific athletes, and allocations to particular sports or athletic programs will be considered confidential and exempt from public records requests. Furthermore, any documents related to the negotiation or execution of agreements with individual athletes under these revenue sharing programs will also be kept confidential, meaning they cannot be inspected, examined, copied, or reproduced under the Public Records Law, which is the state's law governing public access to government documents.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3703(M), relative to compensation for intercollegiate athletics; to provide relative to an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program; to provide relative to public records; to create a public records exception; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 04/02/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tehmi Chassion (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
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OK bill #SB1813 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Professions and occupations; enacting the Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizing certain jurisdiction. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Athletic Trainer Compact, allowing athletic trainers licensed in one member state to practice in other member states through a "Compact Privilege," thereby increasing mobility and public access to services while preserving each state's authority to regulate the profession. The Compact establishes uniform requirements for athletic trainers to obtain this privilege, including holding a valid license, meeting specific educational and examination standards, and undergoing background checks, while also creating an "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" to oversee the agreement and a data system to share relevant information among member states. The bill also specifies that the Governor is authorized to enter into this Compact with other jurisdictions that have also adopted it, and it sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; enacting the Athletic Trainer Compact and authorizing the Governor to enter into the Compact with certain jurisdictions; setting forth form of the Compact; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brenda Stanley (R)*, Ross Ford (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business
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MN bill #SF3833 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Establish a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, comprised of six senators and six representatives appointed by their respective party leaders, with specific requirements for some members to also serve on the advisory committee for Capitol Area Security. The commission will have two-year terms, with leadership rotating between the senate and house, and will be supported by administrative services from the Legislative Coordinating Commission, which may also contract for necessary professional and technical services. The commission's duties include studying and analyzing security needs for legislators and staff, and reviewing proposed legislation impacting their security. While generally subject to open meeting laws, the commission can hold closed meetings to protect confidential security measures, with records kept confidential for at least eight years and released between eight and twenty years after the meeting, and specific procedures for these closed meetings will be adopted. The commission is required to report its findings annually to legislative leadership and this section of law will expire on December 31, 2035.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to legislature; establishing a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Bonnie Westlin (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State and Local Government
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MN bill #HF3990 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Public safety; policy provided for public safety, correctional facilities, investigations, Department of Public Safety data, controlled substances, crime victims, orders for protection, private detective and protective agent licensure, employment disqualifications, sentence adjustments, expungement relief, domestic abuse-related crimes and data, use of chemical irritants, crimes of coercion, retail theft, identity theft, and fraud; reimbursements provided; "battered women" term replaced in statu
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes numerous changes to Minnesota Statutes related to public safety, correctional facilities, investigations, data privacy, controlled substances, crime victims, and various criminal offenses. Key provisions include expanding the attorney general's and county attorneys' subpoena powers to include financial crime and fraud investigation records, updating reporting deadlines for disaster assistance, and clarifying data privacy for research participants in the Office of Justice Programs. It also replaces the term "battered women" with "domestic abuse victims" throughout statutes, updates licensing and inspection standards for juvenile and adult correctional facilities, and establishes new security audit requirements for state correctional facilities. The bill modifies rules for private detective and protective agent licensure, revises employment disqualification processes, adjusts sentence adjustments and expungement relief criteria, and enhances provisions related to domestic abuse crimes and data collection. Additionally, it addresses the use of chemical irritants, defines and penalizes crimes of coercion, retail theft, identity theft, and fraud, and includes provisions for reimbursements to local officials for certain criminal investigations and witness/victim protection. The bill also amends laws concerning the sale and possession of kratom, election day registration, absentee ballot delivery, and the definition of "residential facility" for election purposes. It introduces new sections for domestic abuse reporting and the use of chemical irritants, repeals several existing statutes related to correctional facility licensing and reporting, and makes various technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency and clarity across the statutes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing policy for public safety, correctional facilities, investigations, Department of Public Safety data, controlled substances, crime victims, orders for protection, private detective and protective agent licensure, employment disqualifications, sentence adjustments, expungement relief, domestic abuse-related crimes and data, use of chemical irritants, and crimes of coercion, retail theft, identity theft, and fraud; providing for reimbursements; replacing the term "battered women" in statute where it appears; providing criminal penalties; requiring reports; requiring rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 8.16, subdivision 1; 12.221, subdivision 6; 13.69, subdivision 1; 13.6905, by adding subdivisions; 13.871, subdivision 5; 116L.362, subdivision 1; 119A.37, subdivision 4; 142G.12, subdivision 2; 142G.53; 152.027, subdivision 7; 203B.06, subdivision 3; 203B.11, subdivision 1; 241.021, subdivisions 1f, 1i, 4a; 241.69, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6; 256D.02, subdivision 12a; 256G.02, subdivision 6; 257.75, subdivision 6; 260E.02, subdivision 1; 299A.85, subdivision 4; 299A.90, subdivision 3; 299C.05; 299C.065, subdivisions 1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a; 299C.46, subdivision 6; 326.32, subdivisions 8, 10, 10a, 10c, 12; 326.33, subdivision 1; 326.3381, subdivisions 2, 4; 326.3382, subdivisions 1, 4; 326.3385, subdivision 2; 326.3386, subdivision 3; 364.03, subdivision 3; 364.05; 518B.02, subdivision 2; 609.133, subdivision 4; 609.19, subdivision 2; 609.27, subdivision 2; 609.3471; 609.522, subdivisions 1, 2; 609.527, subdivision 1; 609.605, subdivision 2; 609.7495, subdivision 1; 609A.015, subdivision 5; 611A.03, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 611A.0311, subdivision 1; 611A.036, subdivision 7; 611A.038; 611A.039, subdivision 1; 611A.31, subdivision 5; 629.341, subdivisions 1, 4; 629.72, subdivisions 1a, 2, 2a; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 120B.22, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivision 3; 241.021, subdivision 1; 244.46, subdivision 1; 256G.03, subdivision 2; 299C.80, subdivision 6; 388.23, subdivision 1; 609.101, subdivision 2; 609.2334, subdivision 11; 628.26; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 241; 626; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 241.021, subdivisions 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 3, 6; 299C.12; 629.72, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 2. 1 HF3990 SECOND ENGROSSMENT REVISOR VH H3990-2
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Paul Novotny (R)*, Kelly Moller (D), Brion Curran (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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IL bill #HB3483 • Last Action 04/07/2026
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act, establishing a comprehensive paid leave system for workers in Illinois. Beginning January 1, 2028, employees will be eligible for up to 18 weeks of paid leave for various reasons, including caring for a family member with a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, addressing personal medical needs, reproductive health care, and dealing with domestic or sexual violence. The program will be funded through a combined premium contribution of 1.12% of wages, with employees paying 40% and employers with 25 or more employees paying 60% of the contribution. Employees will receive 90% of their average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,200 per week, which will be adjusted annually. The bill creates a Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor to administer the program, establishes a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund, and provides job protection for employees who take leave. Self-employed individuals may also opt into the program. The legislation aims to support working families by providing financial support during significant life events, addressing the lack of mandatory paid leave in the United States, and helping workers balance work and family responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/08/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Anna Moeller (D)*, Harry Benton (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Dee Avelar (D), Justin Cochran (D), Barbara Hernandez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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AZ bill #SB1259 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Campaigns; protected residential addresses
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows individuals to provide an alternate mailing address for campaign and financial disclosure filings if their residential address is protected from public disclosure under Arizona law, specifically section 16-153. This change applies to the information required in a committee's statement of organization, which includes details like the committee's name, mailing address, and contact information, and also to the financial disclosure statements required of public officers, which detail their income, assets, and debts. The intent is to protect the privacy of individuals whose residential addresses are considered sensitive information while still ensuring that necessary campaign and financial information is available through the alternate mailing address.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending sections 16-906 and 18-444, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to campaigns.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass
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MN bill #SF4760 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Omnibus Public Safety policy bill
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Omnibus Public Safety policy bill, proposes numerous changes to Minnesota Statutes aimed at enhancing public safety and victim protections. Key provisions include strengthening data privacy for research participants and driver's license information, updating terminology related to domestic abuse programs to "domestic abuse victims," and requiring judges to ensure victims are notified of plea and sentencing hearings, while also protecting victims' identities in certain legal documents. The bill expands protections for victims of stalking from employer retaliation, modifies ignition interlock program requirements for license revocations, and clarifies responsibilities for correctional facilities. It also adjusts eligibility for private detective and protective agent licenses, reclassifies certain grants from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) as reimbursements, and updates laws regarding crime record recording and sealing. Furthermore, it mandates courts to provide protection orders accessible to law enforcement, designates unemployment insurance and paid leave appeals judges as judicial officials while excluding them from certain personal information protections, and clarifies employment restrictions due to criminal convictions. The bill also expands access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated individuals and makes technical corrections throughout various statutes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing research data protection for data on individuals; providing for certain terminology and reference updates for domestic abuse programs and battered women; requiring judge to inquire whether victim has been notified of plea and sentencing hearings; protecting victim from identification in prosecutor's petition for sentence adjustment; expanding victim notification of defendant eligibility for automatic expungement; protecting identity of minor victim in a crime involving sexual performance; expanding protection from employer retaliation to victims of stalking; modifying ignition interlock program license revocation requirements; classifying driver's license indicators as private data; clarifying responsibilities of Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities; modifying eligibility of certain applicants for licenses to serve as private detectives or protective agents; clarifying certain grants from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to local law enforcement as reimbursements; updating law related to recording of crimes; establishing process for determining how certain criminal records are ineligible for sealing; requiring court to provide orders for protection for access by law enforcement; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges as judicial officials; excluding unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges from protections related to personal information in real property records; changing provisions for employment or occupation due to conviction of a crime; clarifying in law the multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections; expanding access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons; making technical corrections; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13.69, subdivision 1; 13.6905, by adding subdivisions; 13.871, subdivision 5; 116L.362, subdivision 1; 119A.37, subdivision 4; 142G.12, subdivision 2; 142G.53; 171.09, subdivision 3; 171.12, subdivision 7c, by adding a subdivision; 171.177, subdivision 8; 203B.06, subdivision 3; 203B.11, subdivision 1; 241.021, subdivisions 1f, 1i, 4a; 241.69, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6; 256D.02, subdivision 12a; 256G.02, subdivision 6; 257.75, subdivision 6; 260E.02, subdivision 1; 299A.85, subdivision 4; 299A.90, subdivision 3; 299C.05; 299C.065; 299C.46, subdivision 6; 326.32, subdivisions 8, 10, 10a, 10c, 12; 326.33, subdivision 1; 326.3381, subdivisions 2, 4; 326.3382, subdivisions 1, 4; 326.3385, subdivision 2; 326.3386, subdivision 3; 364.03, subdivision 3; 364.05; 518B.02, subdivision 2; 609.133, subdivision 4; 609.3471; 609.605, subdivision 2; 609.7495, subdivision 1; 609A.015, subdivision 5; 611A.03, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 611A.036, subdivision 7; 611A.038; 611A.039, subdivision 1; 611A.31, subdivision 5; 629.72, subdivision 2a; Minnesota Statutes 2025 1 SF4760 REVISOR VH S4760-1 1st Engrossment Supplement, sections 120B.22, subdivision 1; 171.12, subdivision 7; 171.178, subdivision 5; 171.306, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivision 3; 241.021, subdivision 1; 256G.03, subdivision 2; 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.50, subdivision 1; 609.101, subdivision 2; 609.2334, subdivision 11; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 241; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169A.54, subdivision 6; 241.021, subdivisions 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 3, 6; 299C.12; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Ron Latz (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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KY bill #HB448 • Last Action 04/07/2026
AN ACT relating to background checks.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new requirements for criminal justice agencies in Kentucky to share criminal history records information when requested by specific federal agencies or their contractors for the purpose of conducting suitability or fitness assessments for federal or contractor employees, as outlined in federal law (5 U.S.C. sec. 9101). "Criminal history records information" is defined broadly to include arrest and disposition data, even if sealed, but excludes basic identification information that doesn't indicate criminal justice system involvement. A "criminal justice agency" is defined to encompass various state and local law enforcement, court, and correctional entities, as well as agencies administering criminal justice. A "requesting agency" includes a list of federal departments and agencies authorized to conduct background investigations, as well as contractors working on their behalf. These criminal justice agencies are permitted to charge a $25 fee to cover their expenses for providing this information, with the Commonwealth not being responsible for this fee. Additionally, the bill amends existing law regarding juvenile justice records to align with these new provisions, ensuring that juvenile records can be accessed by criminal justice agencies for these specific federal background check purposes.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to define terms and require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records information to requesting agencies when they are conducting a basic suitability or fitness assessment for federal or contractor employees under 5 U.S.C. sec. 9101; authorize the agency to request a fee of $25 for reimbursement of expenses related to the check from entities other than the Commonwealth; amend KRS 610.340, relating to juvenile justice records, to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Tony Hampton (R)*, Vanessa Grossl (R), Wade Williams (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 42)
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IL bill #HB3494 • Last Action 04/07/2026
HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive protections for individual health data privacy in Illinois, requiring regulated entities to be transparent about their data collection, use, and sharing practices. The bill mandates that companies must obtain explicit, informed consent from individuals before collecting, processing, or selling their health data, and provides individuals with rights to confirm what data is being collected, request deletion of their data, and withdraw consent at any time. Companies are prohibited from using discriminatory practices against individuals who choose not to provide consent, and they must create clear, plain-language privacy policies that detail exactly how health data will be used. The bill also restricts geofencing around health service providers, limits government access to health data, and provides individuals with a private right of action to sue for violations, with potential damages ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, depending on whether the breach was negligent or intentional. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the law, and the bill includes numerous exceptions and protections to ensure it does not conflict with existing healthcare privacy laws like HIPAA.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. Provides that a regulated entity shall disclose and maintain a health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning health data privacy policies. Provides that a regulated entity shall not collect, share, or store health data, except in specified circumstances. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell health data concerning an individual without first obtaining valid authorization from the individual. Provides that a valid authorization to sell individual health data must contain specified information; a copy of the signed valid authorization must be provided to the individual; and the seller and purchaser of health data must retain a copy of all valid authorizations for sale of health data for 6 years after the date of its signature or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later. Sets forth provisions concerning the consent required for collection, sharing, and storage of health data. Provides that an individual has the right to withdraw consent from the processing of the individual's health data. Provides that it is unlawful for a regulated entity to engage in discriminatory practices against individuals solely because they have not provided consent to the processing of their health data or have exercised any other rights provided by the provisions or guaranteed by law. Sets forth provisions concerning an individual's right to confirm whether a regulated entity is collecting, selling, sharing, or storing any of the individual's health data; an individual's right to have the individual's health data that is collected by a regulated entity deleted; prohibitions regarding geofencing; and individual health data security. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the provisions shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against an offending party. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce a violation of the provisions as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Defines terms. Makes a conforming change in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 15 : Mary Beth Canty (D)*, Ann Williams (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Camille Lilly (D), Kam Buckner (D), Tracy Katz Muhl (D), Maura Hirschauer (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Theresa Mah (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D), Margaret Croke (D), Nabeela Syed (D), Lilian Jiménez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
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MN bill #SF4223 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Omnibus Elections policy provisions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Omnibus Elections policy provisions," makes numerous changes to Minnesota's election laws, primarily focusing on campaign finance reporting, disclosure requirements, and election administration. Key provisions include modifying campaign finance reporting requirements to expand disclosure and clarify rules for non-coordinated expenditures, while also classifying certain street address data as private to protect individuals' safety. The bill also updates definitions, modifies timelines for various election processes, and adjusts rules for absentee voting. Additionally, it introduces new disclaimer requirements for lobbying materials and campaign advertisements, specifies penalties for violations, and mandates studies on campaign spending limits and local campaign finance reporting. Several sections also address security-related expenses for candidates and officials, making them eligible noncampaign disbursements under certain conditions. The bill also includes technical and clarifying changes to existing statutes and repeals certain outdated provisions.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying campaign finance reporting requirements; modifying disclaimer requirements; expanding disclosure requirements; modifying provisions related to noncoordinated expenditures; classifying certain street address data as private data; modifying campaign finance laws related to security-related expenses; making various changes related to election administration; modifying provisions related to absentee voting; modifying timelines; making technical and clarifying changes; modifying definitions; requiring studies and reports; imposing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.01, subdivision 24, by adding subdivisions; 10A.02, by adding a subdivision; 10A.027; 10A.04, subdivision 6; 10A.07, subdivisions 1, 2; 10A.08, subdivision 1; 10A.09, subdivisions 2, 5, 5a, 5b, 6a; 10A.16; 10A.175, subdivisions 2, 3, 5; 10A.176, subdivision 1; 10A.177; 10A.20, subdivisions 2, 2a, 3, 4; 10A.201, subdivision 6; 10A.202, subdivision 4; 10A.25, subdivision 10; 10A.27, subdivisions 2, 10, 17; 10A.275, subdivision 1; 203B.05, subdivision 1; 203B.06, subdivision 3; 203B.065; 204B.07, subdivision 1; 204B.27, subdivision 2; 204B.49; 204C.26, subdivisions 2, 4; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.10, subdivision 3; 208.03; 211A.01, by adding subdivisions; 211B.04, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5; 211B.075, subdivision 5; 211B.076, subdivision 11; 383B.041, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 10A.01, subdivision 26; 10A.02, subdivision 11b; 10A.04, subdivision 4; 10A.09, subdivision 1; 203B.30, subdivisions 2, 3; 204B.06, subdivision 1b; 204B.07, subdivision 2; 204B.09, subdivision 3; 211A.02, subdivision 2; 211B.066, subdivision 2; 375.20; Laws 1969, chapter 193, section 3, as amended; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 10A; 204B; 211A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 5.31; 10A.09, subdivision 9; Minnesota Rules, parts 4501.0100, subpart 2; 4503.2000.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Bonnie Westlin (D)*, Mark Koran (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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MN bill #SF4419 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Various prescription drug transaction, coverage, and data provisions modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to health insurance laws in Minnesota, including updating requirements for electronic prescription drug prior authorization requests to use the NCPDP SCRIPT Standard by January 1, 2027, and clarifying exemptions for certain group purchasers from electronic transaction requirements. It also expands the definition of "manufacturer" to include entities that set wholesale acquisition costs for prescription drugs and modifies how prices are reported for prescription drugs, particularly for international comparisons. The bill introduces quarterly financial reporting for health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and requires them to allocate administrative expenses and investment income by business line or product. It also updates marketing requirements for HMOs to ensure clear disclosure of exclusions and limitations and mandates that provider directories be easily accessible and up-to-date, with provisions for reprocessing claims if network status changes are not promptly posted. Additionally, the bill expands network adequacy standards to include dental, retail pharmacy, and specialty services, and clarifies coverage for immunizations by including recommendations from certain professional organizations in addition to the CDC. Finally, the bill removes obsolete language related to the Health Technology Advisory Committee and other outdated provisions.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; making changes to provisions covering prescription drug prior authorizations, transactions with group purchasers, prescription drug price transparency, health maintenance organizations, network design, coverage for immunizations, and obsolete language; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62D.02, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 62D.08, subdivisions 5, 6; 62D.09, subdivisions 1, 5; 62D.124, subdivision 6; 62J.17, subdivision 6a; 62J.2930, subdivision 1; 62J.497, subdivision 5; 62J.536, subdivision 2a; 62K.02, subdivision 2; 62K.03, subdivision 6; 62K.075; 62K.105; 62K.14; 62M.07, subdivision 2; 62Q.46, subdivision 1; 144.293, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 3.732, subdivision 1; 62J.84, subdivisions 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; 62K.10, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13D.08, subdivision 4; 62D.08, subdivision 7; 62D.181; 62J.06; 62J.156; 62J.2930, subdivision 4; 62J.57.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Melissa Wiklund (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services
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RI bill #H7999 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's state purchasing laws to allow for the procurement of food and food supplies, defined as items for human or animal consumption and non-durable, consumable items used for handling or serving food, respectively, up to a combined total of $25,000 under simplified "small purchase" regulations. Previously, this higher threshold for small purchases only applied to construction, while other purchases were limited to $10,000. The bill also clarifies that procurement requirements cannot be artificially split to qualify for these small purchase rules, and it will take effect immediately upon being passed into law.
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Bill Summary: This act would define food and food supplies for the purposes of Rhode Island general laws title 37 public property and works chapter 2 state purchases. This act would further allow for the procurement of food and food supplies not exceeding an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Terri Cortvriend (D)*, Katie Kazarian (D), Tina Spears (D), Susan Donovan (D), Teresa Tanzi (D), Jennifer Boylan (D), Michelle McGaw (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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IL bill #HB5391 • Last Action 04/07/2026
GOV REPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act, aims to standardize and improve financial reporting and auditing for local governments in Illinois. Key provisions include requiring independent CPA firms to conduct agreed-upon procedures (AUPs) for certain local governments, with specific guidelines to be developed by the Comptroller in consultation with various boards and organizations. The bill categorizes local governments based on their annual cash receipts from external sources, with different reporting and auditing requirements for each category. For instance, Category 1 local governments will have an auditing committee of independent electors review records using a Comptroller-provided template, while Category 2 local governments will undergo AUPs performed by their retained CPA firm. The bill also establishes a transition period for these new requirements, starting in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2027, and includes provisions for waivers, penalties for late reporting, and the creation of a public searchable electronic database for local government financial information. Furthermore, it amends various existing laws to align reporting and auditing requirements with the new framework, including changes for municipal joint action water agencies, multi-township assessment districts, public building commissions, counties, townships, municipalities, port districts, park districts, and other special districts, ensuring a more transparent and consistent approach to local government financial oversight.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that The independent CPA firm retained by the responsible officials of Category 2 local governments shall complete all of the AUPs and electronically submit an agreed upon procedures report to the responsible officials and management of the Category 2 local government for review. Requires the Comptroller to develop, maintain, and publish the guidelines for circuit clerks, with the advice of the Local Government Advisory Board, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, a Statewide organization representing circuit clerks, and a Statewide CPA organization. Makes changes to provisions concerning waivers the Comptroller may grant to governmental units. Defines terms. Further amends the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. Provides that, for fiscal years beginning before January 1, 2028, the operations and fiscal activities of each municipal joint action water agency shall be subject to the Governmental Account Audit Act. Provides that, for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2027, the operations and fiscal activities of each municipal joint action water agency shall be subject to the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act. Further amends the Governmental Account Audit Act. Provides that, on or after March 15, 2027, if a governmental unit fails to comply with the requirements of the Act or any other State law mandating the governmental unit to undergo an audit and is more than 63 days late in meeting its reporting obligations, after considering any extensions granted by the Comptroller, the Comptroller shall review the governmental unit's actions. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Natalie Manley (D)*, Amy Elik (R), Margaret Croke (D), Anthony DeLuca (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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MN bill #SF3295 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Omnibus Health and Human Services policy bill
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Omnibus Health and Human Services policy bill, makes numerous changes across various health and human services areas. Key provisions include updating definitions and practices related to chiropractic care, such as clarifying the scope of acupuncture and animal chiropractic services, and establishing new procedures for reinstating terminated or voluntarily retired chiropractic licenses. It also modifies requirements for health maintenance organizations (HMOs) regarding provider networks, marketing materials, and financial reporting, and updates network adequacy standards for various health services. The bill addresses prescription drug pricing by requiring manufacturers, pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and wholesale drug distributors to report price increases and other relevant data to the commissioner of health, and it standardizes electronic drug prior authorization transactions. It also revises provisions related to health care provider wellness programs, making them applicable to all licensed health care providers, and updates rules for licensing and oversight of various health facilities and services, including behavioral health services, child welfare, and housing support programs. Additionally, the bill modifies eligibility and cost-sharing requirements for MinnesotaCare, updates rules for background studies and licensing of various care providers, and amends provisions related to youth intervention programs and child protection teams, including addressing missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. It also includes changes to the easy enrollment health insurance outreach program and the medication repository program.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying provisions relating to health-related occupations, the Department of Health, human services health care, behavioral health, the Department of Human Services Office of the Inspector General, the medication repository program, drugs, the health care provider wellness program, emergency medical services, and children, youth, and families; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62D.02, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 62D.08, subdivisions 5, 6; 62D.09, subdivisions 1, 5; 62D.124, subdivision 6; 62J.17, subdivision 6a; 62J.2930, subdivision 1; 62J.497, subdivision 5; 62J.536, subdivision 2a; 62K.02, subdivision 2; 62K.03, subdivision 6; 62K.075; 62K.105; 62K.14; 62M.07, subdivision 2; 62Q.46, subdivision 1; 62V.05, subdivision 7; 62V.13; 142A.43; 142B.10, subdivision 18; 142G.18, subdivision 1; 144.059, subdivision 8; 144.293, subdivision 7; 144.551, subdivision 1; 144E.123, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 145.56, subdivision 5; 145.561, subdivision 2; 145.882, by adding subdivisions; 145A.04, subdivision 15; 148.01, subdivisions 1, 4, by adding subdivisions; 148.09; 148.10, by adding a subdivision; 148.102, subdivision 3; 148.105, subdivision 1; 148.517, subdivisions 1, 2; 148.5191, subdivision 4; 151.01, subdivision 35, by adding a subdivision; 151.065, subdivisions 4a, 4b, by adding subdivisions; 151.14; 151.19, subdivision 1; 151.555, subdivision 7; 214.41; 245.991, subdivision 3; 245.992, subdivisions 1, 2; 245C.02, subdivision 18; 245C.03, subdivision 1; 245C.04, subdivision 1; 245C.15, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 245C.24, subdivision 2; 245D.04, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 245D.10, subdivision 4; 245I.04, by adding a subdivision; 245I.08, subdivision 4; 256B.057, subdivision 9; 256B.0624, subdivisions 6b, 7; 256B.0625, subdivisions 4, 47; 256B.0943, subdivision 6; 256B.0946, subdivision 4; 256B.0947, subdivision 5; 256D.05, subdivision 1; 256D.06, subdivision 2; 256D.54, subdivision 1; 256I.04, subdivision 2b; 256K.46, subdivision 5; 256L.05, subdivision 3; 256L.06, subdivision 3; 259.83, subdivision 1; 260.67, subdivision 1; 260C.190, subdivision 1; 260C.212, subdivision 4a; 260E.02, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 3.732, subdivision 1; 62J.84, subdivisions 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; 62K.10, subdivision 2; 148.108, subdivision 5; 245.469, subdivision 1; 245.4889, subdivision 1; 245A.10, subdivision 4; 245A.142, subdivision 3; 245A.242, subdivision 2; 245C.07; 245C.13, subdivision 2; 245C.15, subdivision 4a; 245C.22, subdivision 5; 245I.04, subdivision 17; 245I.23, subdivision 7; 254B.04, subdivision 1a; 256B.0625, subdivision 5m; 256B.0943, subdivisions 1, 9; 256B.0947, subdivision 3a; 256B.695, subdivision 5; 256L.03, subdivision 5; 260E.03, subdivision 6; 260E.11, subdivision 1; 260E.14, subdivision 1; 626.5572, subdivision 13; Laws 1 SF3295 REVISOR SGS S3295-1 1st Engrossment 2024, chapter 125, article 4, section 12, subdivision 5; Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 3, article 22, section 20, subdivision 2; article 23, section 2, subdivision 12; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 148; 151; 245; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13D.08, subdivision 4; 62D.08, subdivision 7; 62D.181; 62J.06; 62J.156; 62J.2930, subdivision 4; 62J.57; 62U.10, subdivision 4; 144.9821; 151.13; 256B.69, subdivision 31a; 256D.024, subdivision 1; 256D.09, subdivisions 2a, 2b; 256K.45, subdivision 2; Minnesota Rules, parts 2500.0100, subparts 5b, 6, 12; 2500.1900; 2500.2020; 2500.2040; 2500.2100; 2500.2110; 6800.0400; 6800.1150.
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• Introduced: 04/04/2025
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Melissa Wiklund (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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MN bill #SF3870 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Omnibus Education policy bill
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes numerous changes to Minnesota's education laws, impacting various aspects of prekindergarten through grade 12 education. Key provisions include updating the definition of kindergarten to emphasize a developmentally appropriate learning experience, establishing new requirements for identifying and supporting children experiencing homelessness and migratory children, and creating a Minnesota Civic Seal to recognize student excellence in civics education and engagement. The bill also revises standards for academic content, introduces a new Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to facilitate teacher licensure across states, and modifies regulations for charter schools, including their boards and authorizers. Furthermore, it strengthens the "Read Act" by enhancing requirements for evidence-based literacy instruction, professional development for educators, and the review of literacy materials, while also updating provisions related to teacher licensing tiers, paraprofessional qualifications, and mental health training for educators. The bill also addresses health and safety by refining bullying prevention policies to focus on supportive interventions, updating crisis management plans, and mandating cell phone restrictions in schools. Finally, it makes changes to library system governance and funding, and revises state agency responsibilities regarding school trust lands.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to education; modifying provisions for prekindergarten through grade 12 education including general education, education excellence, the Read Act, teachers, charter schools, health and safety, libraries, school boards, and state agencies; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 120A.05, subdivision 10a; 120B.021, subdivision 2; 120B.022, subdivision 1b; 120B.11, subdivision 1; 120B.119, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 120B.123, by adding a subdivision; 120B.124, by adding a subdivision; 120B.363, subdivisions 1, 2; 121A.031, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, by adding subdivisions; 121A.035, subdivision 2; 121A.425, subdivision 1; 121A.49; 121A.73; 122A.09, subdivision 9; 122A.092, by adding a subdivision; 122A.16; 122A.182, subdivisions 1, 5; 122A.187, subdivision 6; 123B.045; 123B.09, subdivision 1; 124D.119, by adding a subdivision; 124E.05, subdivisions 6, 8; 124E.07, subdivisions 1, 4, by adding a subdivision; 124E.08; 127A.353, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; 134.351, subdivisions 2, 4; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 120B.12, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 4, 4a; 120B.123, subdivisions 1, 5; 120B.124, subdivision 5; 121A.031, subdivision 4; 121A.224, subdivision 2; 121A.241, by adding a subdivision; 121A.642, subdivision 4; 122A.18, subdivision 1; 122A.181, subdivision 3; 122A.182, subdivision 3; 123B.09, subdivision 1b; 124D.09, subdivisions 5, 7; 124D.111, subdivision 2a; 124E.03, subdivision 2; 124E.07, subdivisions 2, 3; 124E.17, subdivisions 1, 2; 124E.27; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 120A; 120B; 122A; 127A; 134; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 120B.124, subdivision 6; 124E.16, subdivision 4.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve Cwodzinski (D)*, Mary Kunesh (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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KY bill #HB48 • Last Action 04/07/2026
AN ACT relating to physical therapy.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 327, which governs the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to clarify legislative intent, enhance reporting requirements for disciplinary actions, and strengthen the oversight capabilities of the Board of Physical Therapy. Key provisions include requiring employers and practitioners to report physical therapists or physical therapist assistants convicted of certain misdemeanors, mandating that potential board members have no disciplinary actions against them in the past five years, and allowing the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance for its members and staff. The bill also authorizes the board to form committees and task forces for advice, to establish fee amounts through administrative regulations, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings, and grant licenses to physical therapist assistant applicants. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits sexual contact between physical therapists and their active patients or the patients' parents/legal guardians, and directs the board to create guidelines for handling allegations of sexual misconduct. The bill also allows the board to receive ongoing education on practice-related issues, determine which disciplinary records can be expunged, and set the amounts for any fines imposed. It redefines terms within the chapter, establishes a revolving fund for the board's expenses, and ensures all board expenses are paid from this fund.
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Bill Summary: Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 327, relating to the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to state legislative findings; require a practitioner or employer to report a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor; require potential board members to not have been under any disciplinary action in the past 5 years; permit the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance; authorize the board to convene committees and task forces to review and advise the board on pertinent issues; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish fee amounts, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings related to this chapter, and issue a license to a physical therapist assistant applicant; prohibit physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from engaging in sexual contact with any active patient of record or parent or legal guardian of an active patient of record; require the board to develop guidelines to follow upon receipt of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; allow the board to receive periodic education on issues affecting the practice of physical therapy and public protection; allow the board to determine which disciplinary records may be expunged; authorize the board to establish the amounts, limits, or ranges for any fines imposed; repeal and reenact KRS 327.010 to define terms; repeal and reenact KRS 327.080 to deposit to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board; require all expenses of the board to be paid from the revolving fund.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Amy Neighbors (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 36)
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MN bill #SF4944 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Housing cooperatives organization and operation modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the organization and operation of housing cooperatives in Minnesota by clarifying definitions, establishing new types of cooperatives (market rate and limited equity appreciation), and outlining procedures for member violations, including fines and termination of membership. It also introduces express and implied warranties for new housing cooperatives, requires specific insurance coverage, mandates upkeep plans, and permits purchasers to cancel agreements under certain conditions. The bill amends existing statutes to address member rights, board responsibilities, cooperative records, financial reporting, and the process for mergers and dissolutions, while also repealing several outdated or conflicting provisions.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to housing cooperatives; modifying the organization and operation of housing cooperatives; addressing member violations; requiring certain disclosures and notice; permitting a purchaser to cancel; establishing express and implied warranties; requiring insurance; requiring upkeep; making clarifying, technical, and conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 308C.003, by adding subdivisions; 308C.005, subdivisions 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 41, 43, 46, 47, 48, by adding subdivisions; 308C.009, subdivision 1; 308C.201; 308C.205; 308C.215, subdivisions 1, 3; 308C.221, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 308C.225, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 308C.241, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 308C.245; 308C.301, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.311; 308C.312; 308C.401; 308C.405; 308C.411, subdivision 1; 308C.415, subdivision 1; 308C.421, subdivision 3; 308C.425, subdivision 2; 308C.441, subdivision 1; 308C.451, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.471, subdivisions 4, 6; 308C.475, subdivisions 1, 5; 308C.501, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 308C.505; 308C.511, subdivisions 1, 3; 308C.525, subdivision 1; 308C.531, subdivisions 2, 6; 308C.535, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.541, subdivision 1; 308C.545, subdivisions 3, 5, by adding subdivisions; 308C.601, subdivisions 2, 6, by adding subdivisions; 308C.602; 308C.603, subdivisions 1, 4, by adding a subdivision; 308C.612, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, by adding subdivisions; 308C.613, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.614; 308C.615; 308C.625, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.801, as amended; 308C.835; 308C.902, subdivision 2; 308C.905, subdivision 1; 308C.925; 308C.935, subdivision 2; 308C.941, subdivision 2; 515B.1-102; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 308C.411, subdivision 2; 308C.545, subdivision 1; 308C.571, subdivision 1; 515B.3-101; 515B.3-103; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 308C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 308C.003, subdivision 3; 308C.005, subdivisions 8, 20, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42, 44; 308C.241, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6; 308C.301, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; 308C.411, subdivisions 5, 6; 308C.415, subdivision 2; 308C.501, subdivisions 3, 4; 308C.502; 308C.601, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 7; 308C.605; 308C.611; 308C.612, subdivisions 4, 5, 6; 308C.616; 308C.627; 308C.701; 308C.705; 308C.711; 308C.715; 308C.721, subdivision 1; 308C.725; 308C.805; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 308C.301, subdivisions 8, 9, 13; 308C.721, subdivision 2. 1
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• Introduced: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 5 : Scott Dibble (D)*, Michael Kreun (R), Sandy Pappas (D), Lindsey Port (D), Eric Lucero (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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MN bill #SF4703 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Extreme risk protection orders application, securement, and enforcement processes provisions modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders, which are court orders designed to temporarily prevent individuals who pose a significant danger of harm to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Key changes include expanding who can petition for these orders to include any law enforcement agency, city or county attorney's office, family or household members, or a respondent's guardian, and allowing respondents to petition on their own behalf. The bill also clarifies that law enforcement agencies are responsible for serving and enforcing these orders, and that these orders do not restrict a law enforcement agency's authority in exigent circumstances. It also adjusts the definition of "family or household members" to align with existing statutes and specifies that judges must consider emergency petitions presented by chief law enforcement officers or their designees. Furthermore, the bill allows for longer extensions of extreme risk protection orders, up to five years under certain conditions, and clarifies procedures for transferring and returning firearms, including provisions for voluntary surrender to avoid criminal prosecution for unlawful possession. Finally, it provides liability protection for law enforcement officers and mental health professionals acting in good faith regarding these orders.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 624.7171, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; 624.7172; 624.7173; 624.7174; 624.7175; 624.7176, subdivisions 1, 2; 624.7177, subdivision 2; 624.7178, subdivisions 1, 4.
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• Introduced: 03/20/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 5 : Ron Latz (D)*, Zaynab Mohamed (D), Clare Oumou Verbeten (D), Heather Gustafson (D), Bobby Joe Champion (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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MN bill #SF4749 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees to study and analyze how various taxes, fees, and exactions at the state, county, and local levels impact the cost of developing and preserving housing in Minnesota. The task force will consist of 16 members, including legislators from both the House and Senate, representatives from state agencies like the Department of Revenue and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and appointees from various housing industry groups, local government associations, a tribal government, and the public. Their duties include cataloging all current housing-related taxes and fees, assessing their combined effect on construction costs, examining how these taxes are distributed among different levels of government, and ultimately proposing recommendations for changes to reduce the financial burden on housing development while ensuring public services are maintained. The Legislative Coordinating Commission will provide administrative support, and the task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2027, after which it will expire.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to housing; establishing the Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees; requiring a report.
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• Introduced: 03/20/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Weber (R)*, Lindsey Port (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
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RI bill #S2198 • Last Action 04/07/2026
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY (Creates a 5 member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and would expire on February 5, 2028.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This joint resolution establishes a special five-member legislative commission to study blockchain and cryptocurrency, with the goal of making Rhode Island a leader in these areas while ensuring consumer protection. The commission will be chaired by the Secretary of Commerce (or their designee) and include the Director of the Department of Business Regulation (or their designee), along with three public members appointed by various legislative leaders, representing academia, financial institutions, and federal securities law expertise. Blockchain is a technology for storing data on decentralized networks, often used to record cryptocurrency transactions like a digital ledger, while cryptocurrency is a digital form of money. The commission is tasked with reviewing national trends, assessing current state laws, studying non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gathering expert opinions, and developing legislative proposals to foster a positive economic environment and appropriate consumer safeguards. The commission must submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, after which it will expire on February 5, 2028. Both reports will be publicly accessible online.
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Bill Summary: Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Blockchain And Cryptocurrency (creates A 5 Member Commission To Recommend Legislative Proposals For Blockchain And Cryptocurrency, And Submit An Interim Progress Report By January 5, 2027, And A Final Report By January 5, 2028, And Would Expire On February 5, 2028.)
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Lou DiPalma (D)*, Victoria Gu (D), John Burke (D), Lori Urso (D), Thomas Paolino (R), Sam Zurier (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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MN bill #HF2700 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act modified to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data, and additional protections added for sensitive data.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to classify consumer health data as "sensitive data," which requires additional protections. It defines "health data" broadly to include information about a consumer's past, present, or future mental or physical health status, including diagnoses, treatments, biometric data, and genetic information, as well as specific geolocation data indicating the seeking of health services. The bill also introduces new restrictions on the use of "geofences" (technology that creates virtual boundaries around physical locations) around healthcare facilities, prohibiting their use for tracking individuals seeking care, collecting health data, or sending targeted health-related advertisements. Furthermore, it strengthens consent requirements for processing, sharing, or selling sensitive data, including health data, mandating that such consent be separate from general data processing consent and clearly disclose the categories of data, purpose of use, and entities with whom data is shared. Small businesses are also subject to new requirements regarding the sale of sensitive data and sharing of health data. The bill also mandates data privacy and protection assessments for processing sensitive data and sharing health data, and clarifies enforcement by the Attorney General.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; modifying the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data; adding additional protections for sensitive data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 325M.11; 325M.12; 325M.16, subdivision 2; 325M.17; 325M.18; 325M.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.
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• Introduced: 03/24/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 6 : Steve Elkins (D)*, Peggy Scott (R), Sandra Feist (D), Andy Smith (D), Kristin Bahner (D), Kelly Moller (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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OK bill #SB1877 • Last Action 04/07/2026
State government; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; directing the Office of the Secretary of State to create and maintain certain centralized filing system. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that numerous state agencies and entities submit their reports electronically to a new centralized filing system managed by the Office of the Secretary of State. This system, to be created and maintained by the Secretary of State, aims to streamline the submission process for various reports, including those related to agriculture, aerospace, amusement and sports, banking, children and juvenile codes, municipal firefighter and police pension systems, consumer credit, the Corporation Commission, district attorneys, courts, crimes and punishments, criminal procedure, environment and natural resources, game and fish, insurance, labor, mental health, motor vehicles, historical societies, poor persons, prisons and reformatories, professions and occupations, property, public buildings and works, public finance, public health and safety, investment of school funds, libraries, railroads, records disposition, revenue and taxation, roads and bridges, schools, securities, the state capital, state government, statutes and reports, medical malpractice, water and water rights, volunteer fire departments, and workers' compensation. The bill also repeals several obsolete reporting requirements and task forces. The effective date of this act is January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 5-10, 5-85, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 174, O.S.L. 2025, 5-507, 3, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2022, 6, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, 14, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, and 19, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 5-85, 11-13, 4006, 4014, and 4019), which relate to agriculture; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending Section 1, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 415), which relates to the Long-Term Aerospace and Aeronautics Infrastructure Sustainability Revolving Fund; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Sections 204, 619, 733, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 332, O.S.L. 2023, and 734 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 733), which relate to amusement and sports; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 6 O.S. 2021, Section 212, which relates to the Banking Department; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Sections 22.1, 405.1, 601.5, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 178, O.S.L. 2025, 601.6a, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6c, 601.81, 2, Chapter 35, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, and 1411.1 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 601.5, 601.6, 601.6a, 601.6b, 802, and 1150.2), which relate to children; removing certain obsolete report; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-2-111, 1-6-105, 1-8-111, 1-9-105, 1-9-120, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 28, O.S.L. 2023, 2- 7-311, 2-7-606, 2-7-705, 2-7-905, and 2-10-103 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-9-120), which relate to the children and juvenile codes; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Sections 49-100.8, 49-100.9, 50-105.3, and 50-105.4, which relate to municipal firefighter and police pension and retirement systems; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 14A O.S. 2021, Sections 6-104 and 6-504, which relate to the Department of Consumer Credit; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 40.1, 253, 325, 1, Chapter 403, O.S.L. 2022, and 802.3, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 31, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 801.9 and 802.3), which relate to the Corporation Commission; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 215.28, which relates to the creation of the District Attorneys Council; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 3.3, 1103.1, 1108, 1225, and 1656, which relate to courts; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 142.15 and 1290.16, which relate to crimes and punishments; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.5, 116, 988.15, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2023, 991a, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2025, 991f-1.1, 1355.4, 1601, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 51, O.S.L. 2024, and 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 988.15, 991a, 1601, and 2002), which relate to criminal procedure; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 27A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-1-202, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2023, 1-2-101, 2-3-101, 2-3-109, 2-6-501.4, 2-7-307, 2-10- 802, 2-11-401.6, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, 2-11-607, 3-2-106, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 326, O.S.L. 2025, 3-2-107, and 3- 2-108 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-1-202, 2-11- 401.6, and 3-2-106), which relate to environment and natural resources; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2024, and 3-306 (29 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-103), which relate to game and fish; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 312.1 and 924.2, which relate to insurance; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Sections 6-204, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2023, and 5, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2025 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 6-204 and 904), which relate to labor; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 43 O.S. 2021, Section 107.2, which relates to actions where a minor child is involved; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-205, 4, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2025, 1, Chapter 202, O.S.L. 2024, 10-112, and 12-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 2-312.4, 3-335, and 12- 105), which relate to mental health; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-107, 2-146, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 370, O.S.L. 2022, 2-303.1, 3, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 47, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 265, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 104, O.S.L. 2025, 7-606.1, 7-606.2, 156.1, as last amended by Section 55, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 1104.1, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, and 1140.3 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 2-146, 3- 103, 6-212.7, 156.1, and 1104.1), which relate to motor vehicles; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 87.2, which relates to application protests; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Sections 1.9 and 166, which relate to Oklahoma Historical Society and associations; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 71, 162, 198.11b, 198.16, 229, 230.50, 230.65, 239, 241.4, 1008, 1011.5, 1017.4, 3002, and 17, Chapter 395, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 386, O.S.L. 2025 (56 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4002.12b), which relate to poor persons; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete task force; removing certain obsolete reports; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Sections 95, 115, 521, 530.3, and 541, which relate to prisons and reformatories; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 858-705.1, 1000.4, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2025, 1000.25, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2025, 3024, and 4000.1, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1000.4, 1000.25, and 4000.1), which relate to professions and occupations; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 60 O.S. 2021, Sections 177.2, 178, and 1, Chapter 220, O.S.L. 2024 (60 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1403), which relate to property; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Sections 65, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 130, as amended by Section 27, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, and 328 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 65 and 130), which relate to public buildings and public works; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2025, 34.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 34.11.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024, 34.32, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022, 34.36, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.37, 34.42, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.52, 34.88, 34.94, 34.95, 34.200-1, 34.301, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2025, 35.9, 36, 45.3, 45.11, 48.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 313, O.S.L. 2019, 49, 71.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025, 88.4, 89.2, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025, 89.7, 91.5, 166d, 1, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 690.19, 695.7, 847, 901, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025, 901.1, 2309, 7004, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023, 7005, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023, and 9010.4 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 34.2, 34.6, 34.11.1, 34.32, 34.36, 34.42, 34.301, 71.1, 89.2, 255.1, 901, 7004, and 7005), which relate to public finance; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; updating statutory reference; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-110.1, 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2024, 1-227.2, 1-227.3, 1- 229.8, 1-237, 1-238, 1-270.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 111, O.S.L. 2024, 1-534.1, 1-550.3, 1-552, 1-556, 1-740.11, 1-753, 1-756.8, 1-2530.9, 1-2712, 1- 2721, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 184, O.S.L. 2024, 1-2731, 2-805, 2-904, 2-1001, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 198, O.S.L. 2025, 10, Chapter 322, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2024, 683.4, 2565, 3208, 3220, 3224, 3229, 3240.6, 3240.7, 3250.6, 3250.7, 3276, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 112, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2024, 3285, 3290, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 5007, 5010, 5013, 1, Chapter 162, O.S.L. 2022, 5061.2, and 7301, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 328, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-114.22, 1-270.2, 1-2721, 2-1001, 427.17a, 427.29, 3276, 3278.1, 3290, 5026.1, and 7301), which relate to public health and safety; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete reports; amending 64 O.S. 2021, Section 1013, as amended by Section 40, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (64 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1013), which relates to investment of permanent school funds and other educational funds and property; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 65 O.S. 2021, Section 3-114, which relates to deposit of publications with publishing clearinghouse; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 66 O.S. 2021, Sections 190 and 304, as amended by Section 556, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304), which relate to railroads; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 67 O.S. 2021, Section 315, which relates to the delivery of records for disposition; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Sections 102.3, 120, 205, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 204, O.S.L. 2025, 270, 291, 400.1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 285, O.S.L. 2023, 1357.21, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2025, 2357.1A-2, 2357.7A, 2357.22, as last amended by Section 153, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 2357.32A, 2357.65, 2357.76, 2370.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 223, O.S.L. 2024, 3507, 3610, 3633, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2025, 4, Chapter 66, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2023, 3808, 3910, 3920, 4206, 4210, 4310, 4510, and 50016 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 205, 400.1, 1357.21, 2357.22, 2370.1, 3633, and 3645.4), which relate to revenue and taxation; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Sections 322, 1705.6, 1728, and 1912, which relate to roads, bridges, and ferries; removing certain obsolete reports; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-104, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 445, O.S.L. 2025, 3-104.10, 3-117.3, 3-118, 3-127, 3-129.10, 5-141, 5- 146, 6-186, 6-211, 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024, 11-103.6a, 1, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2022, as last amended by Section 45, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024, 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2022, 17-106.1, 17-116.7, 18-162, 24-158, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 281, O.S.L. 2022, 625.14, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022, 695.20, 697.2, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022, 697.25, 698.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 249, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 155, O.S.L. 2023, 1210.228, 1210.258, 1210.307, 1210.405, 1210.407, 1210.508C, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2025, 2, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2024, 1210.509, 1210.516, 1210.544, 1210.591, 2120, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2022, 2607, 2632, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 129, O.S.L. 2025, 3206, 3206.6a, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 84, O.S.L. 2025, 3218.2, 3219.1, 3224, 3903, 3909, as amended by Section 575, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 3954, 3970.11, 3980.4, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 186, O.S.L. 2023, and 4705 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 3-104, 11-103.6, 11-202, 14-201, 24- 158, 625.14, 697.2, 698.1, 1210.210, 1210.508C, 1210.508H, 2120, 2632, 3206.6a, 3909, and 3980.4), which relate to schools; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 71 O.S. 2021, Section 1-601, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2023 (71 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-601), which relates to the Oklahoma Securities Commission; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Sections 179, 2, Chapter 1, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 393, O.S.L. 2024, 3, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025, and 2, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 187B, 188A, and 188B), which relate to the state capital and State Capitol Building; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 18b, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 335, O.S.L. 2025, 20i, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 212, O.S.L. 2024, 51.1a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024, 51.2b, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024, 61.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 194, O.S.L. 2025, 63.3, 63.5, 78, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023, 78d, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023, 85.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024, 85.7, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023, 85.43, 85.44D.1, 85.45f, 85.45j.11, 150.5, 150.38, 212, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 93, O.S.L. 2022, 213.2, 214, 324.2, 325.1, 450, 452.8, 452.10, 452.13, 452.14, 464, 471, 484, 500.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022, 500.18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 325, O.S.L. 2022, 3, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2024, 589, 669, 2, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2024, 840-1.6A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022, 840-2.17, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022, 840- 2.27C, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2024, 909.1, 942, 1207, 1332.1, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024, 2109, 2205, 2220, 2236, 2276.2, 2901.4, 2, Chapter 22, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 4, Chapter 22, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 3117, 3122, 3601.2, 3602, 3917, 5003.7, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 133, O.S.L. 2025, 5003.9, 5003.10, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2024, 5003.10a, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2024, 5010.3, 5040.4, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2024, 5060.22, 5062.19, 5066.7, 5079, 5156, 5402, 6112, 8303, 9053, 9076, 5, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2023, 6, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, 3, Chapter 231, O.S.L. 2022, and 4, Chapter 231, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 18b, 20i, 51.1a, 51.2b, 61.8, 78, 78d, 85.5, 85.7, 212, 500.2, 500.18, 583.1, 692, 840-1.6A, 840-2.17, 840-2.27C, 1332.1, 2903.1, 2903.3, 5003.7, 5003.10, 5003.10a, 5040.4, 9204, 9205, 12003, and 12004), which relate to state government; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete reports; removing certain requirement to follow certain procedure; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Sections 250.6, 252, 253, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025, 303.1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023, and 308, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 253, 303.1, and 308), which relate to statutes and reports; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; updating statutory language; directing the Office of the Secretary of State to create and maintain certain centralized filing system; requiring the Secretary of State to provide certain notification in certain circumstance; requiring the Secretary of State to submit certain report; amending 76 O.S. 2021, Section 17, which relates to medical malpractice; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Sections 863.3, 1085.14, 1085.62, 1085.82, 1, Chapter 268, O.S.L. 2023, and 1623 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1086.7), which relate to water and water rights; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 85 O.S. 2021, Section 380, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024, and as renumbered by Section 3, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.70), which relates to volunteer fire departments; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 85A O.S. 2021, Sections 17, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 50, 60, 101, 121, and 400, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 17 and 400), which relate to workers’ compensation; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; repealing Section 6, Chapter 222, O.S.L. 2024 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5-606), which relates to reports; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 18-34 and 18-192, which relate to reports; repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 630.2, which relates to coordinated database system; repealing Section 1, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 294), which relates to Southwest Power Pool report; repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Section 547.2, which relates to the Sheriffs’ Personnel Task Force; repealing 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 127 and 1103H, which relate to reports; repealing Section 1, Chapter 333, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 329, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2200), which relates to the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force; repealing 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 6057.5, 6060.9c, 6060.13, and Section 5, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2022 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6060.44), which relate to reports; repealing 40 O.S. 2021, Section 800.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 401, O.S.L. 2022 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 800.1), which relates to the Occupational Licensing Advisory Commission; repealing Section 1, Chapter 232, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 173.1), which relates to the State Task Force on Motor Carrier Regulation and Enforcement; repealing 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 162.1b, 245, 245.1, and 3121, which relate to reports; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 521.1, which relates to the Reentry Policy Council; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.5, which relates to the State Revenue Apportionment Evaluation Commission; repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-112, 2175.1, 5009.6, and 5030.4A, which relate to reports; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-116.5, 3-123.1, 628.19, and 7001, which relate to reports; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 20l, 30c, 30.2, 2900.3, and 9100, which relate to reports; repealing 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1088.14, which relates to the Water for 2060 Advisory Council; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chuck Hall (R)*, Trey Caldwell (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass General Government
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VA bill #HB1490 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Child abuse or neglect; establishes centralized hotline for reports or complaints, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized hotline for reporting child abuse or neglect, managed by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and mandates that the DSS determine the validity of these reports, shifting this responsibility away from local departments. It also requires the DSS to respond to complaints concerning children under three years old within 24 hours and directs the DSS to develop regulations and contract for a study on the child protective services screening process by August 1, 2026. Furthermore, the Secretary of Health and Human Resources will convene a task force to create an improvement plan for social services departments, with the bill's key provisions taking effect on July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; centralized intake system for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect; response to complaints within 24 hours for children under three years of age. Establishes a centralized hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect. The bill requires the Department of Social Services to establish and maintain a hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect hotline. Such provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. The bill also directs the Department of Social Services to (i) promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill by July 1, 2027, and (ii) contract with a third party by August 1, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive study and review of the screening process used for child protective services complaints across Virginia.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Laura Jane Cohen (D), Debra Gardner (D), Irene Shin (D), Stacey Carroll (D), Nicole Cole (D), Phil Hernandez (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Adele McClure (D), Briana Sewell (D)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 13 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1490)
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IL bill #HB4369 • Last Action 04/07/2026
NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies and approves the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows nurses to hold a multistate license enabling them to practice in their home state and other participating states, known as "compact states." The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation can establish fees for implementing the NLC, with a minimum initial application fee of $150 for a multistate license and a minimum biennial renewal fee of $125. The bill clarifies that the NLC does not override existing state labor laws and prohibits the sharing of nationwide criminal history records with the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators or other states. Employers are required to provide nurses with opportunities to obtain the necessary continuing education hours, and nurses subject to the NLC must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every two years. Importantly, the NLC does not apply to advanced practice registered nurses. The bill also introduces provisions for employer attestations regarding demographic information and continuing education completion for nurses with multistate licenses from other states.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Ratifies and approves the Nurse Licensure Compact, which allows for the issuance of multistate licenses that allow nurses to practice in their home state and other compact states. In provisions concerning an application for a license, provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may establish, by rule, fees to be charged for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of the Act, including the fees necessary to implement the Nurse Licensure Compact. Provides that, on or after the effective date of the Nurse Licensure Compact, the Department may set the required fees to apply for a multistate license, upgrade from a single state license to a multistate license, and renew a multistate license. Provides that the initial application fee for a multistate license shall be no less than $150 and the biennial multistate license renewal fee shall be no less than $125. Provides that the Nurse Licensure Compact does not supersede existing State labor laws. Provides that the State may not share with or disclose to the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators or any other state any of the contents of a nationwide criminal history records check conducted for the purpose of multistate licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact. Provides that an employer who employs nurses, as defined in the Article, shall provide the nurses under its employment with the opportunity to obtain the required continuing education hours. Requires that nurses subject to the Nurse Licensure Compact complete 20 hours of approved continuing education per every 2-year license renewal cycle. Provides that the Nurse Licensure Compact does not apply to an advanced practice registered nurse. Adds provisions concerning employer attestations.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Yolonda Morris (D)*, Nicolle Grasse (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Michael Crawford (D), Ryan Spain (R), Amy Elik (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
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MN bill #SF4978 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Formulary Committee members with a potential conflict of interest permission to participate in committee communications and discussions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the rules for the Formulary Committee, which advises on which drugs are covered by Minnesota's medical assistance program. Key changes include allowing committee members with a potential conflict of interest to participate in discussions and communications, provided their conflict is publicly disclosed at least 48 hours before a relevant meeting. The bill also mandates that the commissioner of human services establish a public comment process for recommendations made to the committee and requires the committee to seek expertise from the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council, particularly for drugs treating rare diseases or orphan drugs, before making decisions on prior authorization or preferred drug list placement. Additionally, the bill streamlines the prior authorization process for certain liquid medications used by patients with feeding tubes and extends the expiration date of the Formulary Committee.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; permitting Formulary Committee members with a potential conflict of interest to participate in committee communications and discussions; requiring the commissioner of human services to develop a public comment process for recommendations to the Formulary Committee; requiring the Formulary Committee to seek expertise from the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivisions 13f, 13g; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13c.
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• Introduced: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Liz Boldon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/27/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Health and Human Services
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MN bill #SF1750 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Common interest communities provisions modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes comprehensive modifications to Minnesota's common interest community (CIC) laws, affecting homeowners associations, condominiums, and planned communities. The bill introduces numerous consumer-friendly provisions aimed at protecting unit owners and improving transparency and fairness in CIC governance. Key changes include establishing a dispute resolution process, limiting late fees and fines, modifying board meeting requirements, creating conflict of interest standards for board members, and restricting local governments from mandating homeowners associations. Specifically, the bill requires associations to: provide detailed budgets to unit owners, allow owners to comment on proposed changes, implement a formal dispute resolution process, limit attorney fees and collection costs, disclose fine schedules, and prohibit retaliation against owners who assert their rights. The bill also adds requirements for competitive bidding on contracts, restricts parking restrictions, and mandates more transparent financial reporting. These modifications apply to common interest communities created both before and after August 1, 2010, with most provisions becoming effective January 1, 2026. The overall intent appears to be enhancing unit owners' rights, increasing association accountability, and providing clearer guidelines for CIC operations.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to common interest communities; modifying powers and duties of common interest communities; modifying rights of a unit owner; modifying threshold for termination of a common interest community; establishing dispute resolution process; modifying notice of meetings; limiting late fees, fines, and attorney fees; modifying foreclosure requirements; establishing conflict of interest standards for board members; prohibiting local governments from requiring creation of homeowners associations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 515B.1-102; 515B.1-103; 515B.2-103; 515B.2-119; 515B.3-102; 515B.3-103; 515B.3-106; 515B.3-107; 515B.3-108; 515B.3-115; 515B.3-1151; 515B.3-116; 515B.4-102; 515B.4-1021; 515B.4-116; Laws 2024, chapter 96, article 2, section 13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 515B.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/08/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 17 : Eric Lucero (R)*, Susan Pha (D), Julia Coleman (R), Lindsey Port (D), Kristin Bahner (D), Shane Mekeland (R), Michael Howard (D), Spencer Igo (R), Kelly Moller (D), Matt Norris (D), Bianca Virnig (D), Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D), Kari Rehrauer (D), Nolan West (R), Robert Bierman (D), Jay Xiong (D), Lucy Rehm (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 05/07/2025
• Last Action: Second reading
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ME bill #LD2097 • Last Action 04/07/2026
An Act to Modify the Law Governing Revocation of a Code Enforcement Officer's Certification
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill shifts the authority for handling complaints and disciplinary actions against code enforcement officers in Maine from the District Court to the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. It eliminates the court's role in revoking an officer's certification and instead establishes a complaint review committee, appointed by the Director, to investigate complaints. The Director can then impose various disciplinary measures, such as warnings, suspensions, or revocations of an officer's certification, and can also issue civil penalties. The bill also defines "director" as the head of the Maine Office of Community Affairs and "staff" as employees or contractors of that office, and outlines the process for investigations, informal conferences, and formal hearings, with provisions for public access to decisions and findings.
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Bill Summary: Current law provides that the District Court may revoke the certificate of a code enforcement officer under certain circumstances. This bill eliminates that provision and provides that complaints regarding code enforcement officers may be filed with the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The bill establishes a complaint review committee whose members are appointed by the director. The director may refer complaints to the complaint review committee. The complaint review committee must investigate these complaints and recommend appropriate action to the director. The bill authorizes the director to impose various forms of discipline upon a certificate holder or an applicant for a certificate.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Traci Gere (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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MN bill #HF4852 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Formulary Committee members with a potential conflict of interest permitted to participate in committee communications and discussions, commissioner of human services required to develop a public comment process for recommendations, and committee required to seek expertise from the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the rules for the Formulary Committee, which advises on which prescription drugs are covered by Minnesota's medical assistance program. It allows members of the committee who have a potential conflict of interest, meaning they might benefit financially from a decision, to still participate in discussions and communications, though they must publicly disclose these conflicts and the commissioner of human services must post this information online at least 48 hours before a meeting where the drug in question is discussed. The bill also requires the commissioner to create a public comment process for recommendations made to the committee and mandates that the committee actively seek expertise from the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council, especially concerning drugs for rare diseases or those requiring prior authorization, which is a process to get approval before a drug is covered. Additionally, the bill extends the expiration date of the Formulary Committee and streamlines the prior authorization process for certain liquid medications used by patients with feeding tubes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; permitting Formulary Committee members with a potential conflict of interest to participate in committee communications and discussions; requiring the commissioner of human services to develop a public comment process for recommendations to the Formulary Committee; requiring the Formulary Committee to seek expertise from the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivisions 13f, 13g; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13c.
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• Introduced: 04/07/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Liz Reyer (D)*, Robert Bierman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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IL bill #HB5092 • Last Action 04/07/2026
TRANSIT-DISABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase the representation and input of individuals with disabilities in the governance and operations of public transit in Illinois. It mandates that a member representing individuals with disabilities on the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform must either be a person with a disability or have demonstrated experience advocating for disability transportation needs. Furthermore, it requires that one member of the Chicago Transit Authority Board be a person with a disability who lives within the service area and uses its services. The bill also stipulates that one director on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board must be a person with a disability with transportation expertise, appointed with input from a disability advocacy group, and that the Commissioner of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will serve on the Suburban Bus Board. Additionally, one director on the Commuter Rail Board must be a person with a disability who uses its services, appointed with similar advocacy group input. Finally, the Chicago Transit Authority, Suburban Bus Board, and Commuter Rail Board are each required to establish an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Advisory Committee to advise them on accessibility and compliance with the ADA for fixed-route and paratransit services.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the member appointed to the Committee to represent individuals with disabilities shall either be an individual with a disability or an individual who has demonstrated experience advocating for and advancing the accessibility and transportation needs of individuals with disabilities. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that one of the members of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability who lives within the Authority's service area and uses the services provided by the Authority. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that one of the Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability with expertise in transportation and shall be appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that one of the directors of the Suburban Bus Board shall be the Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (rather than appointed by the Mayor of Chicago). Provides that one of the directors of the Commuter Rail Board shall be a person with a disability who uses the services provided by the Commuter Rail Division and appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, and the Commuter Rail Board shall each establish and maintain an ADA Advisory Committee to advise the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, or the Commuter Rail Board on accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as it relates to fixed route and paratransit service.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Eva-Dina Delgado (D)*, Michael Crawford (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Barbara Hernandez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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MN bill #HF4816 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Organization and operation of housing cooperatives modified; member violations addressed; disclosures and notice required; purchaser permitted to cancel; express and implied warranties established; and clarifying, technical, and conforming changes made.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the organization and operation of housing cooperatives in Minnesota, addressing member violations, requiring specific disclosures and notices, and establishing express and implied warranties for members. Key provisions include clarifying that membership interests in cooperatives are personal property but still eligible for homestead exemptions, defining terms like "assessment" and "transfer value," and outlining procedures for adopting and amending bylaws. The bill also details the powers of cooperatives and their boards, specifies requirements for market rate and limited equity cooperatives, and addresses developer obligations. It introduces new sections on member violations, including grounds for fines and termination, and clarifies the cooperative's responsibilities for property upkeep and insurance. Furthermore, it mandates specific disclosures for initial sales and resales of membership interests, grants purchasers the right to cancel purchase agreements under certain conditions, and establishes statutes of limitations for warranty claims. The bill also includes provisions for mergers, dissolution, and clarifies the applicability of other laws to cooperatives, including repealing several existing statutes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to housing cooperatives; modifying the organization and operation of housing cooperatives; addressing member violations; requiring certain disclosures and notice; permitting a purchaser to cancel; establishing express and implied warranties; requiring insurance; requiring upkeep; making clarifying, technical, and conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 308C.003, by adding subdivisions; 308C.005, subdivisions 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 41, 43, 46, 47, 48, by adding subdivisions; 308C.009, subdivision 1; 308C.201; 308C.205; 308C.215, subdivisions 1, 3; 308C.221, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 308C.225, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 308C.241, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 308C.245; 308C.301, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.311; 308C.312; 308C.401; 308C.405; 308C.411, subdivision 1; 308C.415, subdivision 1; 308C.421, subdivision 3; 308C.425, subdivision 2; 308C.441, subdivision 1; 308C.451, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.471, subdivisions 4, 6; 308C.475, subdivisions 1, 5; 308C.501, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 308C.505; 308C.511, subdivisions 1, 3; 308C.525, subdivision 1; 308C.531, subdivisions 2, 6; 308C.535, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.541, subdivision 1; 308C.545, subdivisions 3, 5, by adding subdivisions; 308C.601, subdivisions 2, 6, by adding subdivisions; 308C.602; 308C.603, subdivisions 1, 4, by adding a subdivision; 308C.612, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, by adding subdivisions; 308C.613, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.614; 308C.615; 308C.625, subdivisions 1, 2; 308C.801, as amended; 308C.835; 308C.902, subdivision 2; 308C.905, subdivision 1; 308C.925; 308C.935, subdivision 2; 308C.941, subdivision 2; 515B.1-102; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 308C.411, subdivision 2; 308C.545, subdivision 1; 308C.571, subdivision 1; 515B.3-101; 515B.3-103; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 308C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 308C.003, subdivision 3; 308C.005, subdivisions 8, 20, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42, 44; 308C.241, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6; 308C.301, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; 308C.411, subdivisions 5, 6; 308C.415, subdivision 2; 308C.501, subdivisions 3, 4; 308C.502; 308C.601, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 7; 308C.605; 308C.611; 308C.612, subdivisions 4, 5, 6; 308C.616; 308C.627; 308C.701; 308C.705; 308C.711; 308C.715; 308C.721, subdivision 1; 308C.725; 308C.805; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 308C.301, subdivisions 8, 9, 13; 308C.721, subdivision 2. 1
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• Introduced: 04/07/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Matt Norris (D)*, Michael Howard (D), Kari Rehrauer (D), Rick Hansen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Housing Finance and Policy
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IL bill #HB5027 • Last Action 04/07/2026
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and renames the Department of Human Services' divisions related to behavioral health, consolidating the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery into a new Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. It makes numerous conforming changes throughout various state acts, including the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Public Aid Code, to reflect this new divisional structure. Additionally, the bill repeals several task forces and acts related to behavioral health, including the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. It also removes specific provisions related to the COVID-19 public health emergency from the Illinois Public Aid Code and repeals pilot program requirements from the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act and the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act.
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Bill Summary: Removes references to the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in various Acts, including, but not limited to, the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the County Jail Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and other acts to reference the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (rather than by the Division of Mental Health). Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. Repeals a provision in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency. Repeals a provision in the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act requiring the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health to initially implement the Act as a 2-year pilot program. Repeals provisions in the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act requiring the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Crawford (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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NY bill #A10841 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Protects minors online from social media and harmful content; establishes penalties for failing to restrict certain minors from certain content.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the general business law to establish new protections for minors online, particularly concerning social media platforms and harmful content. It defines key terms such as "account holder" (a resident using a social media platform), "material harmful to minors" (content appealing to prurient interest, depicting sexual conduct offensively, and lacking serious value for minors), and "social media platform" (online services with user-generated content, algorithms, and addictive features like infinite scrolling or push notifications). The bill mandates that social media platforms prohibit children under 14 from creating accounts and require parental consent for 14 and 15-year-olds to have accounts, with provisions for account termination and data deletion. It also requires platforms to implement age verification methods, either "anonymous age verification" (using a third-party not controlled by foreign entities) or "standard age verification" (as approved by the platform), before distributing "material harmful to minors" to prevent access by those under 18, with exceptions for news organizations and internet service providers. Enforcement is granted to the Attorney General, who can bring actions for injunctions, restitution, civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, and punitive damages for patterns of knowing and reckless conduct, and individuals can also bring civil actions for damages.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to protecting minors online from social media and harmful content
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• Introduced: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Phil Steck (D)*, Keith Brown (R), Daniel Norber (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: referred to consumer affairs and protection
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KY bill #HB36 • Last Action 04/06/2026
AN ACT relating to interstate licensure compacts.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states, thereby improving access to care and addressing workforce shortages, while preserving each state's regulatory authority. It establishes participation requirements for states, defines terms like "compact privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state), and outlines requirements for licensees, including holding an active home state license and meeting any jurisprudence requirements of the remote state. The bill also addresses special provisions for active military members and their spouses, details procedures for adverse actions against licensees, and creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission to oversee the compact, establish rules, and maintain a data system for tracking licensees and disciplinary actions. Furthermore, it outlines dispute resolution and enforcement mechanisms, specifies the compact's effective date, withdrawal, and amendment procedures, and includes provisions for its construction and severability, ensuring that if any part of the compact is found unconstitutional, the remainder will still be in effect. The bill also includes similar provisions for athletic trainers and dietitians, creating separate interstate compacts for those professions.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 314A to enact and enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize a licensure privilege and establish requirements; designate home state licensure for active military members; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission; create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the commission to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Steve Bratcher (R)*, Beverly Chester-Burton (D), Daniel Grossberg (D), Vanessa Grossl (R), Adam Moore (D), Kim Moser (R), Aaron Thompson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 33)
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OR bill #HB4066 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Relating to education; and declaring an emergency.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Oregon's education laws, including allowing stipends for members of education service district boards, clarifying rules for the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors regarding collective bargaining discussions for student members, and enacting the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children to ease educational transitions for children of military families. It also grants the State Board of Education rulemaking authority for certain criminal records checks and for rules regarding indoor air quality monitoring in classrooms, and modifies provisions related to the distribution of funds for school construction bonds and the reporting of test results by school districts. Additionally, the bill updates language regarding the Department of Education's role in distributing training materials and clarifies that the State Board of Education, not the Department, will adopt rules for certain special education matters and transition services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It also requires school district budget committees to include a member of the educational equity advisory committee, if willing and able, and amends provisions related to a study on farmworker labor standards and workplace protections, as well as exceptions for certain lamps used by school districts and education service districts. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to education; creating new provisions; amending ORS 240.546, 286A.630, 326.552, 326.604, 326.606, 328.542, 332.018, 332.334, 332.356, 332.365, 334.100, 343.065, 343.287, 343.955, 344.755, 353.040, 427.430, 430.217 and 459.488 and section 3, chapter 195, Oregon Laws 2025, and section 1, chapter 568, Oregon Laws 2025; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Chapter 42, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
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NY bill #S09777 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Requires entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under FOIL to periodically re-apply for the exception.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires entities that submit records to state agencies, which are currently exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), to periodically re-apply for these exemptions. FOIL is a New York law that gives the public the right to access government records. Under the current law, once an exemption is granted, it can last indefinitely. This bill amends the Public Officers Law to mandate that these exemptions have a defined period, not exceeding three years, and that the submitter must apply for a three-year extension before the current exemption expires, otherwise the exemption will lapse. The bill also clarifies that the submitter bears the burden of proving their entitlement to an exemption, and it updates the term "committee on public access to records" to "committee on open government."
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under the freedom of information law to periodically re-apply for the exception
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• Introduced: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Luis Sepúlveda (D)*, Jabari Brisport (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D), Robert Jackson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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OK bill #HB3521 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Financial institutions; Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; Banking Commissioner; Oklahoma State Banking Board; licenses; felony; repealer; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act" to update and consolidate existing state laws governing money transmission, which involves activities like selling payment instruments, stored value, receiving money for transmission, and payroll processing services. The Act aims to modernize regulations, protect the public from financial crime, standardize licensing, and ensure customer funds are protected. It grants broad administrative authority to the Banking Commissioner to interpret, administer, and enforce the act, including the power to investigate, subpoena witnesses, and collect fees. The bill also establishes licensing requirements, including application fees, renewal fees, and financial responsibility standards, and allows for participation in a nationwide licensing system (NMLS) to streamline processes. It clarifies exemptions from licensing, defines key terms like "control" and "authorized delegate," and outlines penalties for violations, including a Class D1 felony for intentional false statements or engaging in unlicensed money transmission. The Act also amends existing laws related to digital asset kiosks, Class D1 offenses, and the use of money transmission in relation to terrorism and controlled substances, while repealing outdated sections of the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to financial institutions; creating the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; providing legislative intent; defining terms; exempting certain individuals from the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; permitting the Commissioner of the Banking Department to require proof of exemption; empowering the Commissioner in order to carry out the purposes of the act; granting the Commissioner broad administrative authority to administer, interpret, and enforce act; authorizing Commissioner to promulgate rules; authorizing the Commissioner to recover costs by imposing and collecting fees and costs; exempting information obtained by the Commissioner from the Oklahoma Open Records Act; permitting disclosure of information under certain circumstances; permitting the Commissioner to disclose list of all licensees and aggregated financial or transactional data; listing information that can be disclosed; permitting the Commissioner to conduct investigations to administer and enforce the act; granting the Commissioner power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, compel attendance, take evidence, and require production of documents; authorizing the Commissioner to file an application with a district court to order a person to appear before the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to conduct an examination or investigation of a licensee; listing permissible examination or investigation approaches; requiring a licensee or delegate provide all records to the Commissioner; requiring a licensee to pay all costs reasonably incurred during an examination; authorizing and encouraging Commissioner to participate in multistate supervisory processes; clarifying section does not constitute waiver of Commissioner's authority to conduct an examination or investigation; clarifying effect of federal law on act; prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of money transmission unless licensed; exempting certain persons from licensure; providing that a license is not transferable or assignable; empowering and encouraging the Commissioner to establish consistent licensing between the state; empowering and encouraging the Commissioner to establish relationships or contracts with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; authorizing the Commissioner to utilize the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry for all aspects of licensing; permitting the Commissioner to waive or modify requirements as necessary to participate in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; requiring applicants for license use form prescribed by the Commissioner; authorizing Commissioner to create form and change form as necessary; requiring the application to contain certain information; adding application requirements for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, or other legal entities; providing for a nonrefundable application fee of Four Thousand Dollars and a nonrefundable license fee of Three Thousand Dollars; permitting the Commissioner to waive one or more of the application requirements; requiring an individual in control of a licensee or applicant, an individual that seeks to acquire control of a licensee, or each key individual to furnish to the Commissioner certain information; requiring international individuals to provide certain information; providing process for granting or denying applications for licensure; clarifying meaning of determination by the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to conduct on-site investigation of an applicant; requiring the application to pay reasonable cost of on-site investigation; permitting the Commissioner to issue license if certain conditions are met; requiring formal written notice of a denial of a license application and the specific reasons for the denial; authorizing applicant to appeal Commissioner's denial to the Oklahoma State Banking Board; permitting denial of an applicant if applicant was denied a license in the state in which the applicant is located or based on the findings of another state; requiring a license be renewed annually; providing for a Three Thousand Dollar renewal fee; providing procedure for renewal; permitting the Commissioner to extend a renewal date for good cause; permitting the Commissioner to suspend or revoke a license in accordance with this act; requiring prior written approval for any person to acquire control of a licensee; providing procedure for acquiring control of a licensee; providing for a nonrefundable fee of Four Thousand Dollars; authorizing the Commissioner to approve an acquisition of control if certain conditions are met; requiring formal notice of denial of an application to acquire control and to specify the reasons for denial; permitting applicant to appeal denial to the Oklahoma State Banking Board; exempting certain persons from requirements; requiring notification to the Commissioner of acquisition of control by exempted persons; exempting certain circumstances from application requirement; providing procedure for adding or replacing any key individual; requiring licensees to submit a report of condition; providing procedure and requirements for report; requiring yearly audited financial statement; setting requirements for audited financial statement; requiring report of authorized delegates; providing for contents of the report; requiring licensee file a report if certain events occur or the occurrence of a felony charge or conviction; requiring licensees to comply with federal and state reporting requirements; providing for the retention of records; permitting records be maintained in any form; requiring records be open to inspection by Commissioner; defining remit; providing procedure to be authorized to conduct business through an authorized delegate; requiring written contract; requiring licensee to notify authorized delegate of licensee's suspension, revocation, surrender, or expiration; providing effect of comingling funds by authorized delegate; prohibiting use of subdelegate; prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of money transmission on behalf of a person not in compliance with act; requiring licensees to forward money in accordance with an agreement unless licensee has a reasonable belief sender is victim of fraud or of a possible occurrence of a crime or violation of a law, rule, or regulation; exempting certain transmission of money from certain requirements; requiring licensee refund money upon written request except under certain circumstances; exempting certain transmission of money from requirements of section; defining receipt; requiring licensee or authorized delegate provide a receipt; listing requirements for receipt; requiring licensees that provide payroll processing services to provide certain information; requiring licensees to retain certain net worth; authorizing the Commissioner to exempt licensees for good cause from net worth requirement; requiring surety bond; requiring licensees to maintain permissible investments; authorizing the Commissioner to limit the extent to which certain specific investments may be considered permissible investments; authorizing statutory trust; exempting permissible investments impressed with a trust from attachment, levy, or sequestration except for a beneficiary; requiring Commissioner to notify other states of existence of statutory trust; authorizing Commissioner to allow other types of investments; providing for types of permissible investments; authorizing the Commissioner to suspend or revoke a license for certain reasons; permitting the Commissioner to consider certain information in determining whether a licensee is engaging in unsafe or unsound practice; permitting the Commissioner to issue an order suspending or revoking the designation of an authorized delegate if the Commissioner makes certain findings; permitting the Commissioner to consider certain information in determining whether an authorized delegate is engaging in unsafe or unsound practice; permitting the authorized delegate to apply for relief from suspension or revocation according to procedure prescribed by the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to issue cease and desist orders; permitting licensee or authorized delegate to appeal an order to cease and desist; authorizing the Commissioner to enter into consent orders; providing procedure and requirements for consent orders; deeming consent orders are final order and may not be appealed; creating a Class D1 felony for any person who intentionally makes a false statement, misrepresentation, or false certification in a record filed or required to be maintained under this act or that intentionally makes a false entry or omits a material entry in such a record; prescribing penalties; creating a Class D1 felony for any person who knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this act without being licensed under this act; prescribing penalties; authorizing the Commissioner to assess fines for violation of the act in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars per violation; permitting the Commissioner to assess costs and expenses for investigation and prosecution; permitting the Commissioner to issue a cease and desist for violation of Section 12 of this act; authorizing the Commissioner to petition the District Court of Oklahoma County to issue a temporary restraining order; providing effect of cease and desist order; permitting licensee or authorized delegate to file an appeal with the Oklahoma State Banking Board; amending Section 2, Chapter 363, O.S.L. 2025 (6 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1520.1), which relates to digital asset kiosk operators; updating reference; amending Section 14, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20N), which relates to Class D1 offenses; adding crimes to list; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1268.8, as amended by Section 129, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1268.8), which relates to the use of money transmission in violation of the Oklahoma Antiterrorism Act; updating references; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-503.1b, 2-503.1d, as amended by Section 278, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-503.1d), 2-503.1e, as amended by Section 279, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-503.1e), 2-503.1h, 2-503.1i, 2- 503.1j, and 2-503.1l, which relate to the enforcement and administration of the Uniform Dangerous Substances Act; updating references; repealing 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515, which relate to the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : T.J. Marti (R)*, Aaron Reinhardt (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Business and Insurance
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PA bill #HB2359 • Last Action 04/06/2026
In access, providing for nondisclosure agreements.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Right-to-Know Law, which governs access to public information, by adding a new section that prohibits government agencies from entering into agreements with entities concerning the construction, development, or location of a "data center" – defined as a facility primarily used for processing, storing, retrieving, or transmitting data – that would require confidentiality, nondisclosure, or otherwise prevent the agency from disclosing information to the public. Any such agreement or contract entered into after the bill becomes law that violates this prohibition is considered void and unenforceable because it goes against public policy.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), entitled "An act providing for access to public information, for a designated open-records officer in each Commonwealth agency, local agency, judicial agency and legislative agency, for procedure, for appeal of agency determination, for judicial review and for the Office of Open Records; imposing penalties; providing for reporting by State-related institutions; requiring the posting of certain State contract information on the Internet; and making related repeals," in access, providing for nondisclosure agreements.
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• Introduced: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Joe Ciresi (D)*, James Prokopiak (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Dave Madsen (D), Kyle Mullins (D), Bob Freeman (D), Tarah Probst (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Jim Haddock (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Mandy Steele (D), Ben Waxman (D), Steve Malagari (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Energy
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KY bill #HB379 • Last Action 04/06/2026
AN ACT relating to postsecondary education.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's postsecondary education laws, primarily by removing outdated definitions and references to previously established committees and councils, such as the "committee," "P-16 council," and "remedial education," which are no longer relevant. It also formally establishes the Commonwealth Education Continuum, outlining its governance, membership, and duties, with administrative support provided by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The bill clarifies that the Board of Student Body Presidents will be attached to the Council on Postsecondary Education for administrative and organizational purposes. Additionally, it adjusts requirements for board of regents meetings, removing the stipulation that they must occur within 30 days of an appointment, and repeals several sections of KRS Chapter 164 that are now obsolete due to these changes.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 164.001 to remove the definition of "committee," "P-16 council," and "remedial education"; amend KRS 164.013 to conform; amend KRS 164.0211 to attach the Board of Student Body Presidents to the Council on Postsecondary Education for administration and organization purposes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to codify the existing Commonwealth Education Continuum; establish governance and membership of the continuum; establish the duties of the continuum; provide that the administrative and support staff of the continuum shall be provided by the council; direct the continuum to submit an annual report and establish the contents of the report; amend KRS 164.330 to remove requirement for board of regents meetings to be held within 30 days of an appointment; amend various KRS sections to conform; repeal KRS 164.003, 164.004, 164.0285, 164.0286, 164.0287, 164.0268, and 164.033.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Shane Baker (R)*, James Tipton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed
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VA bill #HB644 • Last Action 04/06/2026
FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exempt personal contact information of minors participating in programs run by state public bodies, such as apprenticeships, unpaid internships, or externships, from mandatory public disclosure. This means that details like a minor's home address, email address, or phone number, as provided to the state for their participation in such programs, will be kept private. However, parents or guardians will still have access to this information unless their parental rights have been terminated or a court has restricted their access. Additionally, emancipated minors can access their own information, and any individual can waive these protections in writing, allowing the information to be disclosed. This change is a recommendation from the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies. Exempts from the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act the personal contact information of minors who are participating in a program, such as an apprenticeship or unpaid internship or externship, run by a state public body. The bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Hillary Pugh Kent (R)*, Nadarius Clark (D), Jackie Glass (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0189)
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VA bill #HB706 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Gunston Hall; meetings of the Board of Regents.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall, a cultural institution, to hold at least one in-person meeting each year, with any subsequent meetings in the same calendar year being allowed to be conducted entirely online, or virtually, even if Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) would normally require them to be in person. FOIA is a set of laws that ensures transparency in government by requiring public bodies to conduct their business in public and make their records accessible. However, this bill specifically carves out an exception for Gunston Hall's Board of Regents, allowing them flexibility for additional meetings while still mandating that all meetings must otherwise follow FOIA's rules.
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Bill Summary: Museums and other cultural institutions; Gunston Hall; meetings of the Board of Regents. Requires the Gunston Hall Board of Regents to meet in person at least once annually. The bill clarifies that any additional meeting of the Board held within the same calendar year may be in person or held as an all-virtual public meeting, notwithstanding a certain provision of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the contrary. The bill requires all such meetings to otherwise comply with FOIA.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : J.R. Henson (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0206)
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VA bill #HB253 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; enters the Commonwealth into Compact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, allowing the Commonwealth to join other states in an agreement designed to make it easier for teachers to move between member states and obtain licensure. The Compact aims to streamline the process for teachers to get licensed in a new state, support military spouses who are teachers, improve the exchange of information between states about teacher licenses and any disciplinary actions, and help school districts hire qualified teachers by removing barriers. It establishes a commission to oversee the Compact and sets rules for how teachers can be licensed, how information is shared, and how disputes are handled, while also ensuring that individual states retain their authority to regulate the teaching profession. Additionally, the bill states that applicants for a multistate license will be responsible for the costs associated with any required background checks.
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Bill Summary: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. Enters the Commonwealth into the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, the purpose of which is to facilitate the mobility of teachers across the member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through a new pathway to licensure. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of 10 state members.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jackie Glass (D)*, Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0097)
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GA bill #HB185 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Professions and businesses; repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the Dietetics Practice Act
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals and reenacts the "Dietetics Practice Act" to establish new regulations for dietitians and nutritionists in Georgia, including the creation of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians and Licensed Nutritionists, which will oversee licensure, set standards, and handle disciplinary actions. The bill defines the distinct practices of "licensed dietitian" and "licensed nutritionist," outlining specific educational and supervised practice experience requirements for each, and introduces provisions for provisional licenses, criminal background checks for applicants, and the granting of licenses without examination for those meeting certain criteria. Furthermore, it adopts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement allowing licensed dietitians to practice in multiple states more easily by obtaining a "compact privilege" in addition to their home state license, thereby aiming to improve public access to these services while maintaining regulatory oversight. The bill also includes conforming amendments to various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to reflect these changes and specifies an effective date.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act"; to provide for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; to provide for short titles; to provide for the purpose of the chapter; to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians and Licensed Nutritionists; to provide for members, officers, meetings, and powers and duties of such board; to authorize the board to perform criminal background checks; to provide for the grant of a license without examination; to provide for eligibility for licensure as a dietitian and nutritionist; to provide for provisional licenses; to provide for notice of acceptance or rejection; to provide for examinations; to provide for requirements of licensees; to provide for refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for proceedings; to provide for protected titles; to provide for exceptions to licensure; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a qualified supervisor over a supervised practice experience; to enter into an interstate compact; to amend Titles 9, 31, 33, 43, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, health, insurance, professions and businesses, and torts, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. HB 185/AP
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• Introduced: 01/30/2025
• Added: 01/31/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Ginny Ehrhart (R)*, Alan Powell (R)*, Matt Brass (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: House Sent to Governor
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MS bill #HB1929 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Appropriation; Public Employees' Retirement System.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates over $21 million from special funds in the State Treasury to cover the administrative expenses of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the maintenance and operation of its building for the fiscal year 2027. Specifically, it allocates $12,997,770 for "Personal Services," which includes salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for employees, with a portion designated as "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized but unfilled positions. The bill also earmarks funds for computer system maintenance and upgrades, building maintenance and repair, and reappropriates funds for the implementation of "Tier 5," a defined contribution plan. Additionally, it mandates that PERS live webcast and record all board and committee meetings, excluding executive sessions, and post them online within 48 hours, and allows for the purchase of service pins for employees. The bill emphasizes adherence to state laws regarding expenditures and personnel actions, ensuring that spending does not exceed appropriations and that accounting records are maintained in a detailed format.
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Bill Summary: An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And For The Maintenance And Operation Of The Retirement System Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Sam Mims (R)*, John Read (R)*, Manly Barton (R)*, Angela Cockerham (I)*, John Faulkner (D)*, Joey Hood (R)*, Jay McKnight (R)*, Randy Rushing (R)*, Percy Watson (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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VA bill #HB414 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Two-Year college Transfer Grant, etc.; eligibility.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill removes the requirement for individuals to have registered for the Selective Service, which is a federal law requiring most male U.S. citizens and immigrants to register for a potential draft, in order to be eligible for state-funded financial aid programs. Specifically, it amends the Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program and the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program, as well as any other state direct tuition assistance, to no longer disqualify applicants who have not registered for the Selective Service.
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Bill Summary: Selective Service; Two-Year College Transfer Grant; Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program. Removes the requirement that individuals register for the Selective Service in order to be eligible for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant, the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program, or any other state direct tuition assistance.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Elizabeth Guzmán (D)*, Kacey Carnegie (D), Joshua Cole (D), Patrick Hope (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Charlie Schmidt (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0135)
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VA bill #HB513 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Suicide fatality review teams, local and regional; established, membership, penalty.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes local and regional suicide fatality review teams, which can be formed by counties, cities, or combinations thereof, to review deaths by suicide, promote inter-agency cooperation, understand suicide causes, develop prevention plans, and advise state agencies on policy changes. These teams are permitted to review deaths of any resident of the Commonwealth suspected to be by suicide, including military service members and veterans, and are required to establish rules for their review process, with agencies sharing information only if they agree to maintain confidentiality, a violation of which is a Class 3 misdemeanor. The teams can be composed of various local officials such as medical examiners, social services officials, law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, and school superintendents, with the option to appoint additional members like healthcare professionals and veterans' representatives. The bill also amends existing law to exempt information and records obtained or created by these suicide fatality review teams from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, ensuring their confidentiality and preventing their disclosure in legal proceedings, with violations of this confidentiality also being a Class 3 misdemeanor, and provides immunity from civil liability for team members and those providing information, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Bill Summary: Local and regional suicide fatality review teams; penalty. Permits localities or combinations of localities to establish a local or regional suicide fatality review team. The bill provides exemptions from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act for information and records obtained or created regarding a review of a fatality by such team.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Fernando Martinez (D)*, Katrina Callsen (D), Michael Feggans (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0158)
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VA bill #HB574 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows qualified and licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states. The Compact aims to increase public access to athletic training services, promote mobility for athletic trainers, and streamline the licensing process across states while preserving each state's authority to regulate the profession and protect public health. It establishes a framework for mutual recognition of licenses, information sharing between states, and a governing commission to oversee the Compact's implementation. The Compact will officially take effect once enacted by a seventh participating state.
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Bill Summary: Athletic Trainer Compact. Authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Athletic Trainer Compact. The Compact permits qualified licensed athletic trainers to practice in other states that are also members of the Compact. The Compact has not yet been passed in any state and will take effect when the Compact is enacted by a seventh participating state.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Glass (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0176)
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ME bill #LD2112 • Last Action 04/06/2026
An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Form Community Choice Aggregation Programs to Procure Electricity
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes municipalities or groups of municipalities to establish Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs, which allow them to collectively purchase electricity on behalf of their residents and businesses. Under an approved CCA plan, eligible customers will be automatically enrolled unless they choose to opt out, and the bill outlines requirements for customer notifications and protections, including specific safeguards for low-income customers. It also mandates that electric distribution utilities, which are companies that own and operate the infrastructure for delivering electricity, implement a "purchase of receivables" program. This program requires utilities to buy the outstanding customer payments from CCA programs at a discounted rate, handle billing and collections, and report annually to the Public Utilities Commission, which will oversee the authorization of CCA programs and establish standardized opt-out procedures and consumer safeguards through rulemaking.
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Bill Summary: This bill authorizes municipalities and groups of municipalities to establish community choice aggregation programs. Under a community choice aggregation program with a plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission, eligible customers are automatically enrolled in the community choice aggregation program unless they choose to opt out. The bill establishes requirements for customer notifications and protections and directs the commission to adopt rules for community choice aggregation program authorization, standardized opt-out procedures and consumer safeguards. The bill also requires electric distribution utilities to implement a purchase of receivables program requiring utilities to purchase community choice aggregation program receivables at a discount rate approved by the commission, consolidate billing, assume collection responsibility and report to the commission annually.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Gerry Runte (D)*, Mark Lawrence (D), Melanie Sachs (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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VA bill #HB567 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Court records; aggregated case data, request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the rules for accessing aggregated case data from court records in Virginia, specifically for requests made by an attorney for the Commonwealth, who is a prosecutor. Previously, such aggregated data reports were prohibited from including personal information like names, dates of birth, or social security numbers, and requests could be denied to ensure compliance with these restrictions. However, this bill mandates that if an attorney for the Commonwealth requests this aggregated data to help perform their duties, the clerk of a district or circuit court, or the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, must approve the request and provide the report. This report will now include the name, date of birth, and the last four digits of the social security number of any party involved, but only for cases within that attorney's jurisdiction. Furthermore, any report containing this sensitive personal information provided to an attorney for the Commonwealth cannot be shared further unless that information is removed or obscured (redacted).
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Bill Summary: Court records; aggregated case data; request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a request for a report of aggregated case data is made by an attorney for the Commonwealth to assist in the performance of his duties, the clerk or the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, depending on if the request is made to a district court or circuit court, shall approve such request and provide such report of aggregated case data, which shall include the name, date of birth, and last four digits of the social security number of any party. Under current law, such request may be denied to ensure compliance with existing law and such reports are prohibited from including the name, date of birth, or social security number of any party and images of the individual records in the respective case files. The bill also provides that no report of aggregated case data that includes the name, date of birth, and last four digits of the social security number of any party provided to an attorney for the Commonwealth shall be disseminated further unless such information is redacted.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kacey Carnegie (D)*, Betsy Carr (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0172)
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IL bill #SB2914 • Last Action 04/06/2026
SCH CD-REMOVE/DISMISS TEACHERS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code to provide teachers with more rights regarding written warnings for potentially remediable issues. Specifically, it allows a teacher to challenge the issuance of a written warning through their collective bargaining agreement to determine if the school board had just cause. The bill also mandates that these written warnings must precisely describe the misconduct that needs to be corrected and will automatically expire after four years from their issuance, with school districts required to make reasonable efforts to remove them from a teacher's personnel file after that period, unless an exception applies.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In a provision requiring a school board, before setting a hearing on charges stemming from causes that are considered remediable, to give a teacher reasonable warning, in writing, stating specifically the causes that, if not removed, may result in charges, allows a teacher to grieve the issuance of such warning pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement to determine whether the board had just cause in issuing the warning. Requires the written warning to narrowly specify the nature of the alleged misconduct that needs to be remedied. Provides that under no circumstances may the written warning remain effective for longer than 4 years from the date of the issuance of the written warning. Requires the school district to use reasonable efforts to remove the written warning from the teacher's personnel file after the 4 years have elapsed or sooner if agreed to through the exclusive bargaining representative, with an exception. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Meg Loughran Cappel (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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VA bill #HB932 • Last Action 04/06/2026
General Assembly; recodification of Title 30, effective clause for certain enactments.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill recodifies Title 30 of the Code of Virginia, concerning the General Assembly, into a new Title 30.1, organizing its laws into three subtitles: The General Assembly and Members Thereof, The Legislative Branch of Government, and Legislative Commissions, Councils, Committees, and Other Legislative Entities. The recodification aims to logically organize existing statutes, remove obsolete or duplicative provisions, and improve clarity. It also includes provisions for the General Assembly's operations, such as the duties of clerks, legislative process requirements, the Auditor of Public Accounts, various legislative commissions and committees focused on specific areas like crime, water, health, technology, and economic development, and the process for reapportionment and redistricting. The bill has a delayed effective date of October 1, 2026, and certain provisions require reenactment by the 2027 General Assembly.
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Bill Summary: Revision of Title 30. Creates proposed Title 30.1 (General Assembly) as a revision of existing Title 30 (General Assembly). Proposed Title 30.1 consists of 16 chapters divided into three subtitles: Subtitle I (The General Assembly and Members Thereof), Subtitle II (The Legislative Branch of Government), and Subtitle III (Legislative Commissions, Councils, Committees, and Other Legislative Entities). The bill organizes the laws in a more logical manner, removes obsolete and duplicative provisions, and improves the structure and clarity of statutes. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Simon (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB932)
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CA bill #AB1563 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Budget Act of 2026.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Budget Act of 2026," makes appropriations for the support of the State of California's government for the 2026-27 fiscal year, as mandated by the state constitution. It outlines the financial framework for state operations, including provisions for coding schemes compatible with various financial systems like the Governor's Budget, the Controller's legacy systems, and the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). The bill also details appropriations for federal funds received by the state and deposited in the State Treasury. Important terms include "Business Unit," which identifies a department or entity, and "Reference Code," which indicates the source and nature of an appropriation item. The Department of Finance is granted authority to revise codes and structures for system compatibility and to make technical revisions to appropriations to facilitate departmental accounting, provided these revisions align with legislative intent. The bill also specifies the availability periods for capital outlay appropriations, generally extending for two to three years depending on the project phase. The majority of the bill consists of detailed appropriations for various state agencies and programs, including legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as specific departments like Justice, Transportation, and Fish and Wildlife, specifying funding amounts and any associated provisions or limitations.
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Bill Summary: An act making appropriations for the support of the government of the State of California and for several public purposes in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 of Article IV of the Constitution of the State of California, relating to the state budget, to take effect immediately, budget bill.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jesse Gabriel (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
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IA bill #SF2479 • Last Action 04/03/2026
A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, tr
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for state government administration and regulation for the fiscal years 2026-2027, covering departments such as Administrative Services, Auditor of State, Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, Governor and Lieutenant Governor's offices, Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Insurance and Financial Services, Management, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS), Public Information Board, Revenue, Secretary of State, and Treasurer of State, and the Iowa Utilities Commission. It also limits a standing appropriation for enforcing laws related to tobacco product manufacturers. Additionally, the bill eliminates the consumer fireworks fee fund and the electrical or mechanical amusement devices special fund, redirecting their moneys to the licensing and regulation fund, and similarly directs moneys from professional boxing events to this fund. Furthermore, it changes how nonexamination revenues paid to the insurance division or department of revenue are deposited, requiring all such revenues to go into the commerce revolving fund instead of a portion going to the state's general fund.
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Bill Summary: FY 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS. This bill relates to and appropriates moneys to various state departments, agencies, and funds for FY 2026-2027, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, Iowa public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and Iowa utilities commission. The bill limits a standing appropriation for FY 2026-2027 for enforcement of Code chapter 453D relating to tobacco product manufacturers under Code section 453D.8. DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN FEES. The bill eliminates the consumer fireworks fee fund and the electrical or mechanical amusement devices special fund and requires the moneys that were deposited in those funds to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. The bill also eliminates the provision requiring moneys collected from a professional boxing event to be used to award grants to organizations that promote amateur boxing matches and requires the moneys to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. Under current law, 40 percent of nonexamination revenues paid to the insurance division or the department of revenue are deposited in the commerce revolving fund, while the rest of the nonexamination revenues are deposited in the general fund of the state. The bill requires all such nonexamination revenues to be deposited in the commerce revolving fund.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: NOBA: Senate Full Approps
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NH bill #HB1233 • Last Action 04/03/2026
Relative to the minutes of non-public sessions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law regarding nonpublic session minutes by clarifying and expanding transparency requirements. Specifically, the bill stipulates that only the exact portion of minutes or decisions directly covered by the original motion to enter a nonpublic session may be withheld from public disclosure, which is a more precise standard than previous law. The bill also requires that the list of withheld minutes include additional details such as the start and end times of the nonpublic session, in addition to the existing requirements like the date and specific exemption used. If a public body decides to withhold certain minutes, they must maintain a comprehensive list of those minutes that will be made publicly available as soon as practicable. The bill preserves existing provisions that allow minutes to be withheld if two-thirds of members present vote that disclosure could adversely affect a person's reputation, render a proposed action ineffective, or relate to terrorism and emergency preparedness. The new provisions aim to increase governmental transparency by narrowing the scope of what can be kept secret and providing more detailed information about nonpublic sessions. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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Bill Summary: This bill modifies the right-to-know law by requiring that the only minutes or decisions withheld from public disclosure are those portions covered by the motion to enter nonpublic session. The bill also adds start times and end times in the list of nonpublic session minutes available under the right-to-know law.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Calvin Beaulier (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 12/02/2025
• Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
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FL bill #S7016 • Last Action 04/02/2026
OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a permanent change to a Florida law that protects certain information related to small business loan programs administered by economic development agencies. Specifically, it removes a provision that would have automatically ended this protection on October 2, 2026, a process known as a "scheduled repeal" under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which is a legislative process designed to periodically review and potentially eliminate existing laws. By deleting this repeal date, the bill ensures that the confidentiality of these loan program records will continue indefinitely, meaning they will remain exempt from public records requirements unless the legislature decides otherwise in the future.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 288.075, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the administration of small business loan programs held by an economic development agency; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce and Tourism
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Chapter No. 2026-24
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WV bill #HB5527 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Relating to Wellness Reimbursement Programs
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for "wellness reimbursement programs," which are plans offered to employers or employees that provide reimbursements or benefits to promote health and wellness, often as an add-on to existing health insurance. The bill requires administrators of these programs to be licensed by the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner, a process that involves submitting applications, financial statements, and potentially IRS or Department of Labor approval, and paying fees. Licensed administrators must maintain records, be subject to examinations, and provide a surety bond. The Commissioner can revoke or suspend licenses and impose civil penalties for violations, and criminal penalties, including fines and jail time, are established for those operating without a license or violating other provisions. The bill also clarifies that licensed "brokers," who are independent health insurance agents, are not required to be licensed as wellness program administrators to receive commissions, but they must still act in good faith and avoid misleading advertising. Importantly, these new regulations do not apply to existing individual or group health insurance plans or self-insured group health plans themselves. Finally, the Insurance Commissioner will report to the Legislature every three years on the implementation of these new rules.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §33-64-1, §33-64-2, §33-64-3, §33-64-4, §33-64-5, §33-64-6, and §33-64-7, relating to the authorization of wellness reimbursement plans that are self-insured medical plans or wellness integrated medical plan expense reimbursement plans to be licensed in this state by the Insurance Commissioner and subject to state and federal laws; providing definitions; requiring licensure of wellness reimbursement program administrators; providing requirements for licensure; providing for revocation or suspension of licenses, civil penalties and criminal penalties; requiring administrator defense of employers and their employees against any and all claims or suits in certain circumstances; providing duties of brokers; authorizing proposal of legislative rules; providing that provisions do not apply to individual or group health plans; and reporting to the Legislature.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jonathan Kyle (R)*, Mike Hite (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Became law 4/2/2026
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VA bill #SB494 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the governance of public higher education institutions in Virginia by extending the terms of governing board members from four to six years and requiring these boards to establish policies for shared governance, which involves collaboration among the institution's governing board, faculty, staff, and students. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), or the Council, will convene work groups to develop model shared governance policies and to study and recommend improvements regarding how institutions select and use legal counsel, including a process for reviewing the adequacy of legal representation and for board members to recuse themselves from decisions where they have a conflict of interest. Additionally, the bill mandates training for governing board members on their duties and ethical responsibilities, including academic freedom, and clarifies that board members must always act in the best interests of the institution and the Commonwealth.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; governing boards; membership and duties; work groups. Revises the membership and duties of the governing board of each public institution of higher education by, among other things, increasing from four years to six years the terms of each member of the governing board and requiring the governing board of each public institution of higher education to adopt policies defining and implementing shared governance among the components of the institution's organizational structure. The bill also directs the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to convene work groups for the purpose of developing model shared governance policies, in accordance with the provisions of the bill, and for the purpose of studying and making recommendations on (i) institutional structures and processes relating to legal counsel; (ii) the current selection and use of outside legal counsel by public institutions of higher education; (iii) a process by which (a) the governing board of any public institution of higher education, the Governor, or the General Assembly or a committee thereof with relevant oversight responsibility, upon determining that the legal counsel of a public institution of higher education is not acting in the best interests of the institution, including due to a conflict of interest, failure to defend the lawful authority of the public institution of higher education, or failure to comply with state law, may request the Attorney General to review the adequacy of such legal representation and (b) upon a determination by the Attorney General or the General Assembly or a committee thereof with relevant oversight responsibility that such institution is not receiving adequate legal representation, the governing board of any public institution of higher education may request additional representation or approve alternate counsel as necessary to protect the interests of the institution; and (iv) policies for requiring any individual member of a governing board of a public institution of higher education to recuse himself from or not participate in any vote or decision of the governing board on any matter in which he has a personal or pecuniary interest or any partisan or ideological interest that would compromise his ability to vote or act objectively and in accordance with the primary duties set forth in relevant law. This bill incorporates SB 381 and is identical to HB 1385.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 03/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Creigh Deeds (D)*, Scott Surovell (D)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB494)
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MA bill #S1504 • Last Action 04/02/2026
To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a comprehensive legislative effort to protect public health in Massachusetts by addressing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals known for their persistent environmental presence and potential health risks. The bill establishes a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to support mitigation efforts, with funds sourced from legal settlements, grants, and other allocations, prioritizing assistance to environmental justice populations. It mandates that the Department of Environmental Protection update groundwater and surface water discharge permits to require PFAS monitoring, reporting, and best management practices for industrial users. The legislation also prohibits the use of PFAS in food packaging, requires a study on PFAS in agricultural products, and creates restrictions on PFAS in consumer products like children's products, cookware, and personal care items, with provisions for temporary exemptions for unavoidable uses. Additionally, the bill bans PFAS in Class B firefighting foam for training purposes, establishes a public reporting platform for PFAS-containing products, develops a multilingual public awareness campaign about PFAS contamination, and provides tax relief for agricultural lands impacted by PFAS. The bill includes staggered implementation dates between 2028 and 2035, reflecting the complexity of phasing out these widespread chemicals while supporting industries in finding alternatives.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Julian Cyr (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S3034
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RI bill #S3041 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing how legal fees are handled when a hearing committee is appointed to review a complaint against a law enforcement officer. Previously, the chairperson could appoint legal counsel for the committee upon application from a majority of the committee members, and the law enforcement agency and the accused officer would split the legal fees 50/50, though the chairperson could adjust this. Now, legal counsel can be appointed to assist the hearing committee only if both the law enforcement agency and the accused officer jointly apply in writing, and in such cases, they will each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless they agree to a different arrangement. This change takes effect immediately upon passage of the bill.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend “Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees to allow upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused that the chairperson may appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee, and each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Todd Patalano (D)*, Frank Ciccone (D), David Tikoian (D), Stefano Famiglietti (D), Brian Thompson (D), Andrew Dimitri (D), Peter Appollonio (D), John Burke (D), Lou Raptakis (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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GA bill #HB1409 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises the process for reporting child abuse in Georgia by introducing a secure web-based platform for submitting reports, which will be available by January 1, 2027, and requires training for users of this platform. It also expands the list of individuals considered mandated reporters to include firefighters and animal service workers, and clarifies that reproductive health care facilities and pregnancy resource centers are included in mandated reporting. Additionally, the bill makes settlement agreements related to unlawful employment practices against members of the General Assembly, such as sexual harassment or discrimination, subject to public disclosure, with the claimant's identity redacted, and establishes procedures for requesting and enforcing disclosure of these documents, including penalties for violations and provisions for attorney's fees.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the use of a secure web based reporting platform; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to make portions of certain records of the General Assembly subject to public disclosure; to provide jurisdiction for enforcement; to provide for attorney’s fees and litigation expenses; to provide for good faith reliance as defense to action; to provide penalties for violations; to provide procedure for commencement of prosecution; to provide for application; to provide for construction;; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Beth Camp (R)*, Holt Persinger (R)*, Katie Dempsey (R)*, Matt Hatchett (R)*, Carmen Rice (R)*, Karen Mathiak (R)*, Randy Robertson (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
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MS bill #SB2477 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Rural Health Transformation Fund monies; require certain recipients of to be subject to competitive bidding process.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that certain recipients of funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare, must undergo a competitive bidding process. The bill prioritizes grant applicants located in "Super Rural Zip Codes" (areas with very low population density as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS), counties with smaller municipalities, specific designated rural regions, and areas outside of major metropolitan zones. It also favors programs that directly assist Mississippi healthcare providers and patients over those that primarily benefit vendors. For grants related to acquiring medical equipment or upgrading facilities, priority will be given to entities that haven't received direct state or federal funding for such purposes in the last three years. Crucially, any vendor or subcontractor hired by the state to help establish a state health information exchange, which is a system for securely sharing patient health data electronically, must be selected through competitive bidding, with a preference for those experienced in providing real-time data exchange services to Mississippi providers. The agency overseeing this health information exchange will create rules for its operation, including who can participate, how data can be used, security measures, and how patients can opt out. While records exchanged through this system will be exempt from public disclosure, all other contracts funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program will be subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act, ensuring transparency in how these funds are used.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide That In Structuring Grants, Applications Or Other Programs Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Section 71401 Of Public Law No. 119-21, Priority Shall Be Given To Applicants, Awardees Or Subgrantees Located In Super Rural Zip Codes As Designated By The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) And To Those Located In Certain Counties And Areas Outside Of A Metropolitan Statistical Area; To Provide That Priority Shall Also Be Given To Programs Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program That Provide Direct Assistance To Mississippi Providers And Patients, Rather Than Vendors; To Provide That In Any Grant Program For Medical Equipment Acquisition Or Upgrades, Facilities Or Other Capital Expenditures For Facilities Or Equipment Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Priority Shall Be Given To Awardees That Have Not Received A Direct State Or Federal Appropriation For Medical Equipment, Facilities Or Other Capital Expenditures In The Past Three Years; To Require A Competitive Bidding Process For Vendors, Subcontractors Or Other Entities Selected By The State To Assist In Establishing A State Health Information Exchange That Is Funded Through The Rural Health Transformation Program; To Specify The Minimum Requirements For Such State Health Information Exchange; To Provide That Preference In Selecting A Designated Vendor, Subcontractor Or Entity Shall Be Provided To Those Entities That Have Demonstrated Experience Providing Health Information Exchange Services Offering Real-time Bidirectional Admission, Discharge And Transfer Data To Mississippi Health Care Providers; To Require The Agency Overseeing The State Health Information Exchange To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For The Proper Administration Of The Exchange Including Allowable Participants, Permissible Uses Of Data, Security And Other Protocol, And A Process By Which Patients May Opt Out Of Participating; To Exempt Records Transmitted To Or From The Health Information Exchange From The Provisions Of The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Provide That Any Contract For A Program Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Including Those Entered Into Or Managed By A Non-public Entity, Shall Be Governed By The Mississippi Public Records Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 03/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hob Bryan (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed
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NY bill #S09739 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Requires all agencies to submit to the committee on open government a log of all freedom of information law requests for each year in which they received or have pending a request for records; requires the committee on open government to publish, on one webpage, all freedom of information law request logs it receives.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all state agencies that handle government or proprietary functions to submit an annual log of all Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests they received or had pending during the year to the Committee on Open Government. FOIL is the law that allows the public to request access to government records. These logs must be in a machine-readable, spreadsheet format prescribed by the committee and include detailed information about each request, such as the requestor's name and affiliation, the subject of the request, dates of receipt and response, whether the request was granted or denied, any exemptions cited, and information about appeals or legal proceedings. Municipal agencies will also be required to submit the total number of FOIL requests received and closed annually. The Committee on Open Government will then be responsible for publishing all these submitted logs and municipal data on a single webpage in a machine-readable format, and also on a state data website, making this information publicly accessible. The bill also mandates that the committee analyze this data and include findings in its annual report, and by January 1, 2028, it must report on the feasibility of requiring municipal agencies to submit more detailed FOIL request logs similar to those required of state agencies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring agencies to report information about FOIL inquiries to the committee on open government
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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SC bill #H5071 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Department of Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill significantly reforms the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) by shifting its leadership structure and expanding its operational authorities. Key provisions include the Governor appointing the Secretary of Transportation, replacing the previous commission-based appointment, and establishing the Secretary as the sole governing authority of the DOT. The bill also eliminates the seven-member DOT Commission and its responsibilities, streamlines various DOT operations by replacing "commission" with "department" in relevant statutes, and creates a new Coordinating Council for Transportation and Mobility to oversee statewide transportation planning and policy. Furthermore, it allows the DOT to enter into public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects, authorizes more flexible tolling strategies on turnpike facilities, and increases fees for alternative fuel vehicles while imposing a new tax on electricity used at public EV charging stations, with revenues directed to the State Highway Fund. The bill also introduces provisions for transferring nonessential roads to local governments, establishes a System Realignment Fund to aid in this process, and allows for phased design-build and construction manager/general contractor project delivery methods. Finally, it clarifies procedures for municipal objections to roadwork, waives state immunity under certain federal environmental review conditions, and makes conforming changes across numerous transportation-related statutes.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 57-1-410, Relating To The Secretary Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Provide That The Governor Shall Appoint The Secretary Instead Of The Commission Of The Department Of Transportation; By Amending Section 1-30-10, Relating To The Departments Of State Government And Their Governing Bodies, So As To Delete The Provision That Provides That Part Of The Governing Body Of The Department Of Transportation Is A Seven-member Commission; By Amending Section 1-30-105, Relating To The Establishment Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Provide That The Governing Authority Of The Department Of Transportation Is The Secretary Of Transportation; By Amending Section 11-43-140, Relating To The Board Of Directors Of The Transportation Infrastructure Bank, So As To Remove The Chairman Of The Department Of Transportation Commission As A Director, And To Provide That The Secretary Of Transportation Is A Member Of The Board; By Amending Sections 57-1-10, 57-1-40, 57-1-370, And 57-1-430, All Relating To The Establishment Of The Department Of Transportation, And Its Duties And Responsibilities, So As To Eliminate The Department Of Transportation Commission And Its Responsibilities, To Allow The Governor To Appoint The Secretary Of Transportation And Require The Department Of Transportation Submit To The General Assembly An Itemized Project List To Be Funded For The Fiscal Year In Which The General Assembly Would Enact Its Annual General Appropriations Act; By Amending Section 57-3-50, Relating To The Establishment Of Highway Districts, So As To Substitute The Term "department" For The Term "commission"; By Amending Section 57-1-90, Relating To Motorcycles, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-3-210, Relating To The Department Of Transportation Contracting With Public Transit Systems, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-3-700, Relating To The Department Of Transportation Serving As An Agent For Counties, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-50, Relating To The Transfer Of Certain Roads, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-90, Relating To Belt Lines And Spurs, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-340, Relating To The Disposition Of Real Estate, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-13-10, 57-13-20, 57-13-40, And 57-13-50, All Relating To Bridges, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-25-120, Relating To Definitions, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-25-140, 57-25-150, 57-25-170, 57-25-200, And 57-25-210, All Relating To Signs Along The Highways, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-1-310 And 57-1-330, Both Relating To The Composition Of The Commission Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Remove At-large Members; By Amending Article 9, Chapter 5, Title 57, Relating To Turnpike Projects, So As To Authorize Certain Designations Of Turnpike Facilities, To Provide That Turnpike Bonds Are Special Limited Obligations Of The State As Specified In The Bond Resolution, And To Make Conforming Changes; By Adding Section 57-1-25 So As To Establish The Coordinating Council For Transportation And Mobility And To Set Forth Its Duties And Membership; By Adding Section 57-5-105 So As To Require The Department Of Transportation To Transfer Ownership Of Certain Nonessential Roads, To Establish The System Realignment Fund To Aid In The Transfer, And To Provide Additional Authorities To Counties In Which All Such Nonessential Roads Have Been Transferred; By Amending Section 57-1-360, Relating To The Chief Internal Auditor Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Authorize A Certified Internal Auditor And A Certified Fraud Examiner To Hold The Position; By Amending Section 57-3-20, Relating To The Division Deputy Directors Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Designate Such Officials As Deputy Secretaries And To Establish The Deputy Secretary For Planning; By Amending Section 11-35-710, Relating To Certain Transportation Exemptions To The Procurement Code, So As To Further Define The Exemptions; By Adding Sections 57-5-1710 And 57-5-1720 So As To Provide For Phased Design-build Contractors And Construction Manager/general Contractors; By Adding Section 57-3-790 So As To Specify The Conditions In Which The State Waives Its Immunity Under The Eleventh Amendment Of The United States Constitution; By Amending Sections 57-5-820 And 57-5-830, Both Relating To Municipalities And Roadwork, So As To Specify Procedures When A Municipality Objects To Certain Roadwork; By Amending Section 57-3-615, Relating To Highway Tolls, So As To Specify The Conditions Under Which A Toll May Be Imposed On A State Highway; By Adding Sections 57-3-240 And 57-3-250 So As To Authorize The Department Of Transportation To Enter Into Reciprocal Agreements With Other Jurisdictions And Public-private Partnerships, And To Specify Conditions Of Such Agreements; By Amending Section 12-28-2740, Relating To "c" Funds, So As To Increase The Amount Of Such Funds, To Specify The Membership And Responsibilities Of County Transportation Committees, To Provide For Bonding Of "c" Funds, To Delete Provisions, And To Provide For A Crime Regarding Undue Influence On Certain Officials; By Amending Section 12-28-2920, Relating To Tolls, So As To Specify When Toll Revenues May Be Expended; By Amending Section 56-3-645, Relating To A Road Use Fee, So As To Increase The Amount Of The Alternate Fuel Fee And Credit The Revenue To The State Highway Fund; By Adding Section 12-28-360 So As To Impose A Tax On Electricity Consumed When Using Certain Public Vehicle Charging Stations; And By Amending Section 57-11-210, Relating To Definitions For Purposes Of State Highway Bonds, So As To Define "alternative Fuel Fees".
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 49 : Shannon Erickson (R)*, Heather Crawford (R), Murrell Smith (R), Mark Willis (R), Roger Kirby (D), Kambrell Garvin (D), Bill Hixon (R), Scott Montgomery (R), David Martin (R), Gary Brewer (R), James Teeple (R), Jeff Bradley (R), Doug Gilliam (R), Robby Robbins (R), Davey Hiott (R), Brandon Newton (R), Luke Rankin (R), Bill Hager (R), Heath Sessions (R), Lee Hewitt (R), Kathy Landing (R), Phillip Bowers (R), Chris Wooten (R), Bill Whitmire (R), Brandon Guffey (R), Bill Taylor (R), Charles Hartz (R), Melissa Oremus (R), Cal Forrest (R), Val Guest (R), David Vaughan (R), Sylleste Davis (R), Jeff Johnson (R), Bruce Bannister (R), Weston Newton (R), Tommy Pope (R), Jay Jordan (R), Patrick Haddon (R), Bill Herbkersman (R), Case Brittain (R), Mark Smith (R), Randy Ligon (R), Craig Gagnon (R), Tim McGinnis (R), Cody Mitchell (R), Dennis Moss (R), Fawn Pedalino (R), Leon Stavrinakis (D), Don Chapman (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Committee report: Favorable with amendment Ways and Means
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MA bill #S3034 • Last Action 04/02/2026
To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals found in many consumer products and industrial processes. Key provisions include the creation of a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to address contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and other environmental media, with a priority for vulnerable environmental justice populations, and the establishment of a multilingual public awareness campaign about PFAS risks and assistance programs. The bill also mandates a master plan for sludge management, prohibits the use of PFAS in firefighting foam, restricts PFAS in food packaging and certain consumer products like cookware and children's items, and provides relief and financial assistance to farmers impacted by PFAS contamination. Furthermore, it requires updated groundwater and surface water discharge permits to include PFAS monitoring and reporting, and exempts farmers from liability for PFAS contamination resulting from standard agricultural practices or uncontrollable sources, while also creating funds to support farmers and offset increased fertilizer costs due to PFAS restrictions.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3034).
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 0 : Joint Committee on Public Health
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred on motion (Durant) to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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RI bill #H7859 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to modernize Rhode Island's insurance laws by repealing or updating outdated provisions. Specifically, it removes sections related to the forfeiture of charters and receivership for domestic insurance companies, as well as provisions concerning foreign insurance companies, reciprocal privileges for insurance producers, and penalties for unlawful business. The bill also amends sections to update references to other laws, change penalty structures from fixed fines to penalties determined by the Insurance Commissioner under a specific section (§ 42-14-16), and clarifies rules for insurance holding company systems, including new requirements for deposits or bonds when an insurer is in a hazardous financial condition and provisions for the ownership and access to records held by affiliates. Additionally, it updates language regarding the suspension or revocation of licenses and enforcement of fire loss reporting. The bill will take effect upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would provide an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Brian Kennedy (D)*, Jay Edwards (D), Bill O'Brien (D), Pat Serpa (D), Samuel Azzinaro (D), Bob Phillips (D), Grace Diaz (D), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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TN bill #SB1464 • Last Action 04/02/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021, relative to confidential records.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes certain records related to immigration enforcement confidential, meaning they cannot be accessed by the public. This includes personal information of officers involved in immigration enforcement and details about future enforcement operations like dates, locations, and strategies. The bill specifies that this confidentiality does not prevent law enforcement agencies from sharing information among themselves to facilitate immigration law enforcement, nor does it apply to information already public by federal law or court order. Officials who negligently release this confidential information can face a Class E felony, which is a serious misdemeanor, and could also be removed from their office. The bill also amends existing laws to include the negligent release of this confidential information as grounds for removal from office and clarifies penalties for releasing such information, with some violations being misdemeanors and others felonies depending on the intent and nature of the release.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, makes certain records regarding immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities or officials; punishes as a Class E felony the criminally negligent public release of certain confidential records; expands the grounds for ouster to include the criminally negligent release of certain confidential records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021.
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• Introduced: 06/09/2025
• Added: 06/09/2025
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 19 : Jack Johnson (R)*, Randy McNally (R), Ferrell Haile (R), Ken Yager (R), Bo Watson (R), Adam Lowe (R), Robert Harshbarger (R), John Stevens (R), Tom Hatcher (R), Dawn White (R), Richard Briggs (R), Paul Rose (R), Brent Taylor (R), Jessie Seal (R), Shane Reeves (R), Ed Jackson (R), Page Walley (R), Janice Bowling (R), Mark Pody (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Transmitted to Governor for action.
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RI bill #S2154 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Electronic Information and Data Privacy Act," mandates that law enforcement agencies must obtain a search warrant, based on probable cause, before accessing electronic information, data, or location information belonging to subscribers or customers, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include situations where the device is reported stolen, the owner provides informed consent, there's a judicially recognized exception to the warrant requirement, the information has been voluntarily and publicly disclosed, or in cases of emergency involving imminent risk of death, serious injury, sexual abuse, kidnapping, or human trafficking, or when information is inadvertently discovered and appears to relate to a felony or certain misdemeanors. The bill also outlines procedures for obtaining subscriber records from electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers, generally requiring a warrant unless specific exceptions apply, and establishes notification requirements for individuals whose electronic information has been accessed, with provisions for delayed notification under certain circumstances to protect investigations or individuals. Furthermore, any electronic information or data obtained in violation of this act will be subject to exclusion, similar to evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights.
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Bill Summary: This act would require law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jessica de la Cruz (R)*, Frank Ciccone (D), John Burke (D), Gordon Rogers (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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VT bill #H0639 • Last Action 04/02/2026
An act relating to genetic data privacy
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Genetic Information Privacy Act," aims to protect the genetic data of Vermont residents by imposing new requirements on direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and related providers. Key provisions include requiring these companies to obtain explicit consent from consumers before collecting, using, or sharing their genetic data, with separate consent needed for various uses like storage of biological samples, sharing with third parties, and marketing. The bill also mandates that companies provide clear privacy notices, allow consumers to access and delete their data, and implement reasonable security measures to protect this sensitive information. Furthermore, it prohibits the storage of genetic data in countries sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control or designated as foreign adversaries, and restricts disclosure of genetic data to health insurers, life insurers, employers, or government entities without a warrant or explicit consumer consent. The legislation also includes provisions against discrimination based on the exercise of these privacy rights and outlines enforcement mechanisms through the Attorney General. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not reduce existing privacy obligations and specifies certain exemptions, such as for protected health information governed by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and for scientific research conducted under specific federal guidelines.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and related providers to protect the genetic data information of Vermonters. The bill requires companies to limit data sharing, allows consumers to access their own data, and otherwise provides other genetic data privacy protections to consumers. H.639
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Robin Scheu (D)*, Angela Arsenault (D), Matt Birong (D), Doug Bishop (D), Tiff Bluemle (D), Brian Cina (D), Leonora Dodge (D), William Greer (D), James Gregoire (R), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Mary Howard (D), Kathleen James (D), Bram Kleppner (D), Jim Masland (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Christopher Morrow (D), Mike Mrowicki (D), Dan Noyes (D), Carol Ode (D), Woody Page (R), Phil Pouech (D), Monique Priestley (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Larry Satcowitz (D), Tom Stevens (D), Shawn Sweeney (D), Chloe Tomlinson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing (10:45:00 4/2/2026 Room 27)
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AL bill #SB22 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Boards and commissions; appointment of members revised
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises how members are appointed to various state boards and commissions across Alabama, aiming to modernize language and clarify appointment procedures. It specifically updates sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 concerning the Southern States Energy Board, the Alabama Electronic Voting Committee, the State Health Officer's role in public corporations, the composition of councils overseeing individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and those with developmental disabilities, the Alabama Workforce Board, joint legislative committees on transportation, contract review, homeland security, and information technology, as well as the Sunset Committee, the Youth Services Board, and the Commission on Girls and Women in the Criminal Justice System. The changes include replacing gendered language with gender-neutral terms, updating titles of legislative leaders who make appointments (such as changing "President of the Senate" to "President Pro Tempore of the Senate" and "Speaker" to "Speaker of the House of Representatives"), and ensuring that the membership of these bodies reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state where possible. The bill also makes minor adjustments to wording for clarity and consistency, such as changing "such" to "that" and "chairman" to "chair," and specifies that the act will become effective on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Boards and commissions; appointment of members revised
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• Introduced: 11/03/2025
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sam Givhan (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Enacted
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MA bill #H427 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an interstate licensure compact for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, creating a comprehensive framework for multi-state practice. The compact allows licensed occupational therapists and therapy assistants to practice in multiple member states through a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining additional licenses, while maintaining robust professional standards and public safety protections. Key provisions include establishing a coordinated data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, creating an Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to oversee implementation, and defining requirements for practitioners to obtain and maintain multi-state practice privileges. Practitioners must hold an unencumbered license in their home state, complete a criminal background check, meet continuing education requirements, and comply with each state's specific practice laws. The compact also establishes procedures for investigating complaints, taking adverse actions, and ensuring that practitioners maintain high professional standards across state lines. The compact will become effective once ten states have enacted the legislation, and it provides a mechanism for states to join, participate, and potentially withdraw from the agreement while maintaining consistent regulatory oversight of occupational therapy professionals.
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Bill Summary: Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/12/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Jack Lewis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5320
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DC bill #B26-0632 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Open Meetings Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Open Meetings Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, amends the District of Columbia's Open Meetings Act to clarify what constitutes a "meeting" and to provide exceptions and new rules for public access. Specifically, it clarifies that a "meeting" involves a quorum of a public body discussing or advising on public business, but excludes chance social gatherings and press conferences, and for the Council, it specifically includes legislative and committee meetings where votes are taken. The bill also allows public bodies to receive briefings on potential terrorist or public health threats without it being considered a meeting if disclosure could endanger the public, and exempts meetings between the Council and the Mayor from the act's requirements as long as no official action is taken. Furthermore, it establishes that a meeting is considered open to the public if reasonable steps are taken to allow viewing or hearing it as it happens, or as soon as possible afterward if technology prevents real-time access. Finally, it adjusts the applicability date for expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions to October 17, 2026, and the entire act is effective for a limited 90-day period as an emergency measure.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on an emergency basis, the Open Meetings Act to clarify the definition of meeting; to provide for a public body’s ability to be briefed about potential terrorist or public health threats so long as no official action is taken, to exempt from the act meetings between the Council and the Mayor provided that no official action is taken at such meetings, to provide that a meeting shall be deemed open to the public if the public body takes steps reasonably calculated to allow the public to view or hear the meeting while the meeting is taking place, or, if doing so is not technologically feasible, as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable; and to amend section 5710 of Title 3 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to further clarify the applicability date for expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions.
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• Introduced: 03/30/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on April 17, 2026
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CT bill #SB00251 • Last Action 04/02/2026
An Act Concerning The Auditors Of Public Accounts, Audits Of Private Entities And Performance And Accountability Standards For State And Quasi-public Agencies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, expands the authority of the Auditors of Public Accounts, the state's independent audit agency, by allowing them to require additional review when an audit only examines a sample of transactions, and mandating physical site visits for audits of certain housing and human services providers receiving at least $250,000 in state funds annually, unless those providers are already subject to specific federal audits. It also empowers the auditors to establish performance and accountability standards for state and quasi-public agencies (entities created by law, often with public oversight, that operate similarly to private businesses) that have significant violations of state statutes or regulations related to contracts, requiring these agencies to meet such standards before renewing those contracts. Furthermore, the bill grants the Auditors of Public Accounts the power to issue subpoenas, which are official orders to produce documents or appear for questioning, as part of their investigations into potential misuse of state funds or other irregularities.
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Bill Summary: To authorize the Auditors of Public Accounts to (1) require additional review in audits where only a sampling of transactions was obtained, (2) require physical site visits of certain housing and human services providers, (3) establish agency and quasi-public agency performance and accountability standards, and (4) issue subpoenas pursuant to an investigation.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R), Stephen Harding (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: File Number 346
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VT bill #H0293 • Last Action 04/02/2026
An act relating to health equity data reporting and registry disclosure requirements
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies reporting requirements and data disclosure provisions for health-related registries in Vermont. Specifically, the bill changes the frequency of the Department of Health's health equity data reporting from annually to every three years, starting in 2028. The health equity analysis will continue to examine disparities across various demographic factors like race, ethnicity, language, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status. The bill also updates disclosure requirements for the Cancer Registry and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry, streamlining the process for sharing confidential information with researchers and other registries. For researchers, the bill updates the standard for obtaining approval from an academic human subjects committee to using an institutional review board or privacy board, aligning with current federal regulations (45 C.F.R. § 164.512). These changes aim to balance research needs with patient privacy protections and ensure that sensitive health data is shared responsibly. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to reduce from annually to every three years the submission of a report by the Department of Health analyzing health equity data. It further proposes to amend the disclosure provisions pertaining to the cancer and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registries.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Eric Maguire (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/16/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (09:15:00 4/2/2026 Room 17)
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RI bill #S2053 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights".
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that campus police officers at public higher educational institutions in Rhode Island must carry firearms, provided they complete required firearm instruction and meet ongoing training standards, and it also includes campus police officers within the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights," which is a law that outlines due process, accountability, and transparency for law enforcement officers. This change ensures that campus police officers will have the same rights and responsibilities as other law enforcement officers under this bill of rights, and these provisions will take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would mandate arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights". This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Peter Appollonio (D)*, David Tikoian (D), Frank Ciccone (D), Jessica de la Cruz (R), Thomas Paolino (R), Stefano Famiglietti (D), Todd Patalano (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Brian Thompson (D), Andrew Dimitri (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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VT bill #H0270 • Last Action 04/02/2026
An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes confidentiality protections for communications made during peer support sessions for emergency service providers, which includes individuals like firefighters, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, 911 call takers, dispatchers, ski patrollers, and certain mental health professionals working in crisis settings. A "peer support communication" is defined as anything said or written during a peer support session, or any notes or records from such a session, provided by an "emergency service peer support specialist," who is an individual trained and designated to offer support to emergency responders who have experienced traumatic events or are dealing with stress related to their work or personal lives. These communications are generally protected from disclosure in judicial, administrative, or arbitration proceedings, and written records are exempt from public inspection under the Public Records Act, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include threats of suicide or homicide, information about child or vulnerable adult abuse, admissions of conduct posing a risk to public safety, or admissions of a plan to commit a crime. The bill also clarifies that these protections do not prevent emergency service providers from disclosing personal experiences discussed in sessions if it aligns with their obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and it shields employers and specialists from civil liability unless their conduct is grossly negligent, reckless, or intentional. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require that communications made during the course of emergency service provider peer support counseling remain confidential.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Emilie Krasnow (D)*, Gregory Burtt (R), Emily Carris-Duncan (D), Voranus Coffin (R), Leonora Dodge (D), Deborah Dolgin (R), Edye Graning (D), Mary Howard (D), Bram Kleppner (D), Larry Labor (R), Saudia Lamont (D), Joseph Luneau (R), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Brian Minier (D), Kate Nugent (D), Herb Olson (D), Phil Pouech (D), Monique Priestley (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Kenneth Wells (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (09:00:00 4/2/2026 Room 17)
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IL bill #HB4597 • Last Action 04/02/2026
FOIA-POLICE BODY CAM RECORDING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to allow public bodies to charge requesters for the actual, necessary, and direct costs associated with redacting (obscuring sensitive information, often through pixelization) audio or video recordings made by law enforcement officers wearing body cameras, as required by the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. However, this fee cannot be charged under specific circumstances, such as when the requester is an individual not seeking financial gain and has made limited requests, is directly involved in the events depicted, is an attorney representing someone involved, is the parent or guardian of a minor depicted, or when the recording shows an officer-involved shooting. Additionally, public bodies must provide requesters with a written estimate of the redaction fee before fulfilling the request, and if a false certification is provided to avoid fees, the individual could face a $10,000 fine.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body may impose a fee upon a requester for the actual, necessary, and direct cost of redacting recorded audio or video content recordings made under the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that the public body may not impose the fee under specified circumstances. Requires the public body to provide the requester, in writing, with an estimate of the amount of the fee to be charged before before fulfilling the request.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Sharon Chung (D)*, Laura Faver Dias (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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MA bill #H332 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Regulating internet gaming
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for internet gaming in Massachusetts. The legislation creates Chapter 23O, which authorizes and regulates internet gaming operations through two types of licenses: Category 1 licenses for existing gaming licensees and Category 2 licenses for new entities, with a maximum of four Category 2 licenses available. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will oversee the industry, with robust requirements for licensing, consumer protection, and responsible gaming. Key provisions include a 20% tax on adjusted gross internet gaming receipts, strict age restrictions (21 and over), and comprehensive regulations to prevent problem gambling, such as mandatory self-exclusion lists and prominent display of gambling helpline information. The bill requires operators to implement responsible gaming programs, protect customer data, and prevent underage and unauthorized gambling. Operators must obtain detailed licenses, undergo background checks, and comply with extensive reporting and monitoring requirements. The bill also establishes multiple funds to distribute gaming revenues, including allocations to the General Fund, Workforce Investment Trust Fund, Gaming Local Aid Fund, Youth Development Fund, and Public Health Trust Fund. Additionally, the legislation mandates ongoing research into the social and economic effects of internet gaming and requires a study on minority, women, and veteran participation in the industry.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to regulate internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Cahill (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5320
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LA bill #HB91 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Provides relative to disclosure of criminal records during trial
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts new provisions, specifically Article 717(E) and (F) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to govern the disclosure of criminal records in criminal cases. It clarifies that certain information is excluded from disclosure, particularly criminal history data directly derived from federal databases maintained by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI, and also from the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History System if the witness is a criminal justice agency employee whose identity is otherwise protected. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the dissemination of any such criminal history information obtained for trial use concerning a witness outside of the presiding court, and prevents it from being included in any public court record. This aims to protect sensitive criminal history information from being disclosed beyond the immediate needs of a trial and to prevent its public accessibility.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Code of Criminal Procedure Article 717(E) and (F), relative to discovery in criminal cases; to provide for information that is excluded from disclosure; to prohibit disclosure of certain information outside of trial; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeffrey Wiley (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice (10:00:00 4/1/2026 Room 6)
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LA bill #HB1141 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Provides for comprehensive regulation relative to gestational carrier agreements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for gestational carrier agreements in Louisiana, aiming to provide clear legal protections for intended parents, gestational carriers, and children born through these arrangements. It defines key terms like "gestational carrier" (a woman who carries a pregnancy for others using assisted reproduction but is not genetically related to the child and relinquishes parentage) and "intended parent" (an individual intending to be the legal parent). The bill mandates independent legal counsel for all parties, requires extensive medical and psychological evaluations for gestational carriers, and outlines specific terms that must be included in any enforceable agreement. It also introduces licensing requirements for gestational carrier agencies, overseen by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), which will regulate their operations, including financial management and advertising, and establishes criminal penalties for unlicensed operation and misappropriation of funds. The legislation emphasizes transparency and safeguards against exploitation, ensuring that compensation is regulated and that agencies do not engage in conflicts of interest. Furthermore, it clarifies the process for establishing parentage, allowing for administrative pre-parentage certification by the LDH to facilitate birth certificate issuance, while preserving the district court's original jurisdiction over parentage matters. The bill also addresses the prohibition of compelling a gestational carrier to terminate a pregnancy and sets forth rules for dispute resolution and conflicts of law, ensuring Louisiana law governs arrangements with a connection to the state.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact Chapter 1-C of Code Title IV of Code Book III of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 9:2718 through 2720.15, and R.S. 44:4.1(B)(27) and to enact R.S. 9:2720.16 through 2720.23, R.S. 40:97 and Chapter 2-B of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Terry Landry (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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LA bill #HB1156 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Enacts safety regulations for carbon dioxide transport and sequestration
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts comprehensive safety regulations for the transport and geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Louisiana, establishing new rules for Class VI injection wells and pipelines. Key provisions include detailed definitions for terms like "carbon dioxide stream" (captured CO2 plus any added substances) and "geologic sequestration" (long-term underground containment), requirements for emergency preparedness and first responder education, and stringent safety standards for Class VI injection wells covering siting, construction, operation, monitoring, and plugging. For pipelines, the bill mandates specific design and construction requirements, accident reporting, integrity management in high-consequence areas, and operator qualification programs. It also repeals certain existing laws and reorganizes related statutes to create a new Part II dedicated to carbon dioxide sequestration safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 30:1104(C)(introductory paragraph) and (E) and 1104.2(I), to enact R.S. 30:1103(17) through (46) and Part II of Chapter 11 of Subtitle I of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony Bacala (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
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SC bill #H4902 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Intercollegiate Athletes' Compensation for Name, Image, or Likeness
Status: Veto Overridden
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing South Carolina law to clarify what information about intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation is considered public record. Specifically, it removes an exception that previously allowed certain NIL contract documentation held by public colleges and universities to be exempt from public disclosure under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). However, the bill introduces a new provision stating that records detailing the total amount of money spent on intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs by a public institution each fiscal year *are* subject to FOIA, with specific exceptions for individual athlete payments, sport-specific allocations, and negotiation records, which will remain confidential. This means while the overall spending on these programs will be public, the details of who gets paid what and how much goes to each sport will not be disclosed.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-158-50, Relating To An Exemption Of An Intercollegiate Athlete's Name, Image, And Likeness Compensation Contract Documentation Maintained By Public Institutions Of Higher Learning From Public Disclosure Under The South Carolina Freedom Of Information Act, So As To Remove An Exception To The Exemption, And To Provide That Records Of Aggregate Revenue Funds Expended For Intercollegiate Athletics Revenue-sharing Programs By A Public Institution Of Higher Learning Each Fiscal Year Are Subject To The South Carolina Freedom Of Information Act Subject To Exceptions From Such Disclosure For Individual Athlete Payments, Sport-specific Allocations, And Negotiation Records. - Ratified Title
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 18 : Davey Hiott (R)*, Murrell Smith (R), Bruce Bannister (R), Todd Rutherford (D), Case Brittain (R), Val Guest (R), Leon Stavrinakis (D), Shannon Erickson (R), Micah Caskey (R), Tommy Pope (R), Neal Collins (R), Brandon Newton (R), Sylleste Davis (R), Bill Herbkersman (R), Bill Hixon (R), Mark Willis (R), Robert Reese (D), Wendell Gilliard (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Veto overridden Ayes-30 Nays-12
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LA bill #HB1177 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Establishes a public records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing licenses
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new exemption to public records laws, meaning certain information will no longer be accessible to the public. Specifically, it adds a provision to the Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) that prevents the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries from disclosing personally identifying information of individuals who apply for a lottery hosted by the department during the relevant hunting or fishing season. This exemption aims to protect the privacy of individuals participating in these lotteries.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 44:4(65), relative to public records; to provide an exemption for private information collected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jerome Zeringue (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
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LA bill #HB1191 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Creates a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a voluntary "certificate of compliance" process for oilfield and exploration and production sites, allowing surface owners and operators to jointly request an evaluation by the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality (referred to as "the departments") to determine if a site meets applicable environmental laws, including the Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP) and Statewide Order 29-B. If the site is found to be in compliance, a certificate is issued, which creates a rebuttable presumption that the site was operated reasonably and in accordance with standards at the time of certification, and generally bars future legal or administrative action by government entities or private parties for pre-certification site conditions. If noncompliance is found, a "corrective action period" is provided for remediation, during which certain legal proceedings are stayed, and the departments can issue a final report of noncompliance if issues remain unresolved. The process is voluntary and cannot be initiated during existing litigation, and it includes provisions for fees, rulemaking by the departments, and a public records exemption for information submitted during the corrective action period.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 30:29.3, relative to certificates of compliance for oilfield and exploration and production sites; to establish a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites; to provide definitions; to provide for procedural requirements; to provide for certificates of compliance; to provide for corrective action; to provide for venue; to authorize department fees; to authorize department rulemaking; to provide for a public records exemption; to provide for applicability to certain suits; to provide an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jacob Landry (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
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OK bill #HB1782 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Artificial intelligence education; creating the AI Education Innovation Act, the AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund and the AI Education Advisory Council; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act," establishes a dedicated fund and an advisory council to promote artificial intelligence (AI) education across the state. The Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund will receive legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and other contributions, with funds distributed quarterly to the State Department of Education, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. These agencies will use the money for developing AI educational tools, training educators, creating AI-integrated curricula, supporting student programs, and improving necessary infrastructure, with strict limits on administrative costs. Any unspent funds will be retained by the agencies for future use. The bill also creates the Oklahoma AI Education Advisory Council, composed of seventeen members representing various educational sectors, government agencies, and the AI industry, tasked with advising state agencies on AI education initiatives, best practices, ethical considerations, and workforce preparation. The Council will meet quarterly, elect a chair and vice-chair, and its meetings will be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, with staff support provided by the designated state agencies. The act also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect, and it will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: artificial intelligence education - Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act - Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund - Office of Management and Enterprise Services - State Treasurer - separate accounts - Oklahoma AI Education Advisory Council - annual report - chair and vice-chair - quorum - subcommittees - Oklahoma Open Meeting Act - staffing support - appropriation - severability - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Anthony Moore (R)*, Ally Seifried (R)*, Danny Williams (R), Nick Archer (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Technology and Telecommunications Committee then to Appropriations Committee
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KY bill #HB283 • Last Action 04/01/2026
AN ACT relating to adversarial foreign transactions in the Commonwealth.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for transactions between residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and "foreign adversaries," defined as governments of certain proscribed countries. The Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center (the "center") will review these transactions to prevent foreign control of critical intellectual property, infrastructure, technology, or assets vital to Kentucky's economic security, as well as to avoid obstruction of counter-intelligence efforts or other compromises to the Commonwealth's economic security. If the center determines a transaction poses a threat that cannot be mitigated, it will refer the matter to the Attorney General for investigation and enforcement, and notify the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. The center can collaborate with other state and local agencies and access their databases during reviews. The bill also mandates that the center meet with the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee at least twice a year to discuss findings related to economic security threats, with these meetings and their records being exempt from open meeting and open records laws, provided the co-chairs have the necessary security clearance. An annual report on findings will be submitted to the committee, with certain sensitive information also exempt from public disclosure. The bill also specifies that the first report is due by July 1, 2027, and includes an exemption for certain manufacturers meeting specific criteria.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39G to define "center," "executive director," "foreign enterprise," and "resident of the Commonwealth"; prohibit a resident of the Commonwealth from engaging in a transaction with a foreign enterprise if the transaction would result in foreign control of intellectual property, infrastructure, technology, or assets critical to the economic security of the Commonwealth, obstruction of counter-intelligence efforts, or would compromise the economic security of the Commonwealth; require the Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center to review and investigate a transaction between a foreign enterprise and a resident of the Commonwealth; require the center to notify the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security once it has determined that a transaction would compromise the economic security of the Commonwealth; require the center to refer the matter to the appropriate federal authorities if a transaction would compromise the security of the United States; allow the center to contact other state and local agencies and access state and local databases if necessary in pursuit of a review or an investigation; require the center to assess whether the transaction between a foreign enterprise and a resident of the Commonwealth would pose a threat to the security of the Commonwealth, the level of threat the transaction would pose, whether that threat has been mitigated, whether the transaction is with or on behalf of a foreign government, and whether a foreign entity may obtain control of critical infrastructure, technology, or assets critical to the economic security of the Commonwealth; require the center to refer the matter to the Attorney General and notify the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security if it determines that the transaction would pose as a threat to the Commonwealth and the threat cannot be mitigated; require the center to meet with the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee at least twice a year to discuss any findings in its review or investigations that would compromise the economic security of the Commonwealth; allow either co-chair of the Legislative Investigations and Oversight Committee to compel additional meetings; require the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee to have required security clearance before meeting with the center; prohibit the center from meeting with the co-chairs if neither have obtained the required security clearance; exempt the meeting between the center and the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee from the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and exempt any records produced in the meeting from the Kentucky Open Records Act; require center to submit an annual report to the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee; exempt certain data from the report from the Kentucky Open Records Act; exempt certain data from the report from the Kentucky Open Meetings Act; direct that the first report to the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee be issued by July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sharp (R)*, Emily Callaway (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)
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LA bill #SB520 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Provides for the Louisiana Jump Start Modernization Act. (gov sig)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Louisiana Jump Start Modernization Act, enacts new provisions for career and technical education (CTE) in Louisiana, aiming to improve workforce development and student outcomes. Key provisions include establishing an independent Louisiana Career and Technical Education Oversight Council to oversee the Jump Start program, mandating cross-agency coordination between the Department of Education, Workforce Commission, and Board of Regents, and setting rigorous quality standards for CTE pathways. The bill defines terms like "Career Diploma," which will be recognized as equivalent to a standard high school diploma, and "Industry-Based Credential" (IBC), a third-party certification recognized by employers. It outlines a four-stage developmental framework for CTE from kindergarten through twelfth grade, emphasizing career awareness, exploration, concentration, and completion. The Act also establishes a tiered system for industry-based credentials and pathways, with higher tiers linked to priority occupations and better economic outcomes, and integrates return on investment (ROI) analysis into pathway authorization and reauthorization. Furthermore, it includes provisions for rural LEAs (Local Education Agencies) to ensure equitable access to CTE, mandates postsecondary articulation agreements for all pathways, and details data collection and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability, including a comprehensive annual public report on program performance. The bill also repeals existing CTE statutes and outlines a phased implementation schedule.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Subpart A-4 of Part III of Chapter 1 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Reese (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
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IL bill #HB5477 • Last Action 04/01/2026
WIND & SOLAR FACILITY DRAINAGE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws to establish clearer regulations for commercial wind and solar energy facilities, particularly concerning their placement and environmental impact. Key provisions include requiring facilities in unincorporated areas near a municipality to either be annexed by that municipality or adhere to its zoning regulations. It also mandates that any facility disturbing over one acre of land must obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to manage potential water pollution. Furthermore, facility owners must provide a deconstruction plan, prepared by a professional engineer, to the county where the facility is located, and counties are empowered to adjust financial assurance requirements for facility owners based on evaluations. The bill also updates agricultural impact mitigation agreements to align with these new financial assurance procedures and requirements, ensuring that the standards for construction, repair, decommissioning, and deconstruction of these facilities are consistent with or exceed those set by the Department of Agriculture.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility proposed to be located on property in an unincorporated area of the county within the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and located adjacent to the corporate boundary of a municipality shall either be annexed to the municipality or be subject to the municipality's zoning regulations. Provides factors for determining if a request for siting approval or a special use permit for a commercial wind energy facility or a commercial solar energy facility or a request for modification of an approved siting or special use permit complies with the standards and conditions imposed in the Code, the zoning ordinance adopted consistent with the Code, and the conditions imposed under State and federal statutes and regulations. Provides that a county may not approve a request for siting approval or a special use permit for a commercial wind energy facility or a commercial solar energy facility or modification of an approved siting or special use permit, if the proposal shall disturb more than one acre of land, unless the facility owner has obtained a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Requires a facility owner to provide the county where a commercial solar energy facility or commercial wind energy facility is to be located with a deconstruction plan that has been prepared by a professional engineer who has been selected by the facility owner. Provides that, based on an initial evaluation or reevaluation during the county approval process, the county may require changes in the level of financial assurance from the facility owner. Amends the Renewable Energy Facilities Agricultural Impact Mitigation Act. Provides that the standard agricultural impact mitigation agreements shall be amended as needed to conform with the financial assurance procedures and requirements of specified provisions of the Code. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Suzanne Ness (D)*, Joe Sosnowski (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
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WV bill #HB5366 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Relating to rules governing the practice of law
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing West Virginia law to clarify that any records, files, or documents collected or provided under rules established by the Supreme Court of Appeals for the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program are not considered public records. This means these specific documents will be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally grants the public access to government information, to the extent that the Supreme Court's rules designate them as confidential. The West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program is a service designed to help judges and lawyers with various issues, and this provision aims to protect the privacy of individuals seeking assistance from this program.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend and reenact §51-1-4a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to establishing that all records, files, or other documents gathered or provided pursuant to rules promulgated by the Supreme Court of Appeals relating to the procedures, referrals, and services of the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program are not public records and are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Joe Funkhouser (R)*, James Akers (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
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WA bill #SB5998 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental operating appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, adjusting funding levels for various state agencies and programs. Key provisions include increased appropriations for the House of Representatives, Senate, and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, with specific allocations for reviews of juvenile rehabilitation programs, ignition interlock devices, and natural resources planning. The bill also allocates funds for the Administrator for the Courts, the Office of Public Defense, and the Office of Civil Legal Aid, with specific provisions for early intervention services for at-risk youth and legal aid for domestic violence survivors. Additionally, it adjusts appropriations for the Office of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Public Disclosure Commission, Secretary of State, and various other departments and commissions, including those related to environmental protection, housing, local government services, energy, and natural resources. The bill also includes appropriations for the Department of Social and Health Services across multiple programs, such as mental health, developmental disabilities, and economic services, with specific allocations for initiatives like the Trueblood settlement and opioid abatement. The State Health Care Authority receives adjusted appropriations for medical assistance and community behavioral health programs, including funding for the 988 crisis line and initiatives to address the rise in child welfare critical incidents. The Department of Corrections and the Superintendent of Public Instruction also see adjusted appropriations for correctional operations, reentry services, and various educational programs, including special education and transitional bilingual programs. The bill also includes provisions for the State Investment Board, Liquor and Cannabis Board, Utilities and Transportation Commission, Military Department, Public Employment Relations Commission, Board of Accountancy, Board for Volunteer Firefighters, Forensic Investigation Council, Department of Enterprise Services, and the Washington Technology Solutions Agency, with specific directives for IT projects and cybersecurity. Finally, it addresses funding for various educational institutions, including community and technical colleges, the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Eastern Washington University, with allocations for specific programs and initiatives. The bill also includes provisions for the Washington State Arts Commission, Washington State Historical Society, Eastern Washington State Historical Society, and the Department of Natural Resources, with allocations for wildfire response and forest restoration. The bill also makes changes to various accounts and funding mechanisms across multiple state agencies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending RCW 28B.15.210, 2 28B.15.310, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 28B.76.526, 29B.60.080, 3 38.40.210, 41.24.030, 41.45.060, 41.45.070, 43.07.130, 43.41.399, 4 43.43.839, 43.43.944, 43.70.250, 43.70.320, 43.79.565, 43.88.030, 5 43.88.055, 43.105.342, 43.216.828, 43.280.130, 43.330.767, 50.24.014, 6 70.168.040, 70.170.080, 70A.15.1010, 70A.65.260, 70A.200.140, 7 71A.20.170, 74.39A.032, 74.46.561, 82.87.030, 89.16.020, and 8 90.48.465; amending 2025 c 424 ss 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 9 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 10 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 11 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 12 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 13 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 14 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 15 236, 237, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 16 401, 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 512, 513, 17 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 601, 605, 606, 607, 608, 18 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 701, 702, 704, 19 713, 719, 722, 723, 727, 709, 729, 732, 740, 726, 714, 801, 805, 901, 20 907, 909, and 913 (uncodified); adding new sections to 2025 c 424 21 (uncodified); making appropriations; and declaring an emergency. 22
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : June Robinson (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 95
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 4/1/2026.
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KY bill #HB567 • Last Action 04/01/2026
AN ACT relating to open records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Kentucky's open records law to clarify who qualifies as a "resident of the Commonwealth" for the purpose of inspecting public records and to allow officials to request proof of residency. Specifically, it updates the definition of a resident to include foreign business entities with a physical location in Kentucky and removes the provision allowing authorized representatives to act on behalf of residents, while also adding news-gathering organizations. Furthermore, the bill allows the official custodian of public records to require applicants to present government-issued photo identification that includes their address as proof of residency, or an alternative form of identification if they do not possess such a photo ID. These changes are intended to streamline the process of verifying residency for those seeking to access public information.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a resident of the Commonwealth; allow the agency to require a different form of identification or proof if the applicant does not possess photo identification; amend KRS 61.876 to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Patrick Flannery (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: to Rules (H)
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OK bill #HB2939 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Elections; facsimile devices; absentee voting; repeal; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Oklahoma's election laws, primarily focusing on absentee voting processes and the use of facsimile devices. It amends existing statutes to remove provisions allowing absentee ballots to be applied for or transmitted via facsimile device, a technology that transmits documents over telephone lines. Instead, the bill emphasizes electronic communication methods for these purposes. Additionally, it repeals a specific section of law that dealt with the transmittal of ballots by facsimile device and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for these changes. In essence, the bill modernizes absentee voting by phasing out faxed ballots in favor of digital alternatives.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 7-129.2, 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 14-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2022, 14- 110.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2022, 14-118, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 14-105, 14- 110.1, and 14-118), 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-144, 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-151, which relate to use of facsimile devices in absentee voting; repealing use of facsimile devices in absentee voting processes; repealing 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-118.1, which relates to transmittal of ballot by facsimile device; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Olsen (R)*, Julie McIntosh (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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MA bill #S707 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for virtual currency kiosks in Massachusetts, focusing on preventing fraud and protecting consumers. The legislation requires virtual currency kiosk operators to be licensed as money transmitters, register their kiosks with state authorities, and provide clear disclosures about the risks of virtual currency transactions. Operators must use blockchain analytics software to prevent fraudulent transactions, maintain an anti-fraud policy, and designate a full-time compliance officer. The bill limits daily transactions to $1,000 per customer and caps transaction fees at either $5 or 3% of the transaction value. Additionally, kiosks must provide live customer service and offer refunds to new customers who have been fraudulently induced to make transactions within a 30-day period. The bill also creates a special 25-member commission to investigate blockchain technology's potential uses in government and business, examining its feasibility, risks, and benefits across various sectors. Furthermore, the state treasurer is tasked with developing a digital module to help Massachusetts residents understand virtual currencies, with specific resources for older adults to prevent fraud. The goal is to create a robust regulatory framework that protects consumers while allowing responsible innovation in the virtual currency space.
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Bill Summary: For legislation relative to prevent fraud and establish regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : John Cronin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 6, 2026
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OK bill #HB3142 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Liquified petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring certain notifications; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the laws governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Oklahoma. It grants the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board the authority to investigate LPG accidents and fires, requiring immediate notification from law enforcement and fire departments to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator within one business day of awareness. The bill also removes the position of "chief deputy administrator" and clarifies that certain law enforcement powers for administrators and safety code enforcement officers require certification from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). It modifies the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board's meeting procedures to align with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and updates the list of permit classes to include a "Food Truck Permit." Additionally, the bill mandates that fees collected for refillable cylinders be used for LP-Gas Administration inspections, introduces a flat annual fee for cylinder exchange cabinets, and allows the Board to create rules for these fees. It also requires that containers owned by permit holders be clearly marked and that other permit holders can only fill them with authorization, while consumers always need to authorize filling their containers. Finally, the bill clarifies requirements for attendants during product transfers and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to liquefied petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring notifications of certain accidents or fires; requiring notification be sent within certain time frame; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.2, which relates to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator; removing certain appointed position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.3, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; modifying statutory references; modifying types of meetings that can be designated; requiring meetings adhere to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.4), which relates to registration permits; modifying statutory references; modifying list of permit classes; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.5), which relates to fees for refillable cylinders; requiring fees be used for certain purpose; modifying list of entities required to pay fee; removing language regarding refunds of credit fees; authorizing the Board to promulgate certain administrative rules; requiring flat fee for certain containers; defining term; authorizing Administrator to adopt certain system; authorizing assessment of certain penalty; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.7, which relates to inspections; modifying reference to certain appointed position; requiring certain law enforcement certification for certain positions; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.9, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.9), which relates to specifications for commercial propane, butane, and mixtures; removing certain requirements for filling, using, and identifying containers; requiring certain identifying marks on containers; requiring certain authorizations; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rusty Cornwell (R)*, Grant Green (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Energy
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OK bill #HB3320 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Sunsets; removing sunsets from certain agencies, boards, and commissions; repealing the Oklahoma Sunset Act; repealers; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to remove "sunset dates," which are predetermined termination dates for state agencies, boards, and commissions, from numerous Oklahoma entities, effectively allowing them to continue operating indefinitely unless the Legislature takes further action. It also repeals the Oklahoma Sunset Law itself, which is the framework for these termination dates, and makes various amendments to existing statutes to reflect these changes. The bill specifically targets agencies such as the Oklahoma Abstractors Board, the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program, the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board, the Child Death Review Board, and many others, by removing language that would cause them to cease to exist on a specific future date. Additionally, it repeals several specific laws that established certain boards and commissions, indicating a broader restructuring of how these entities are managed and potentially consolidated or eliminated. The inclusion of an emergency clause suggests the bill is intended to take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to sunsets; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 22, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2023 (1 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 22), which relates to the Oklahoma Abstractors Board; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Section 604.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 75, O.S.L. 2024 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 604.1), which relates to Oklahoma State Athletic Commission; amending Section 1, Chapter 345, O.S.L. 2025 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 461), which relates to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 640.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 74, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 640.1), which relates to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1150.2), which relates to the Child Death Review Board; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 130.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2023 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 130.1), which relates to the Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training; amending 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2-2- 201, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2023 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-2-201), which relates to advisory councils; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 759, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 759), which relates to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 288.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 13, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 288.3), which relates to the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 15.2, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 33, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 15.2), which relates to the Oklahoma Accountancy Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4), which relates to the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 137, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 25, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 137), which relates to the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 161.4), which relates to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 199.2, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025, (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 199.2), which relates to the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 381, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396), which relates to the Oklahoma Funeral Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 475.3, as last amended by Section 11, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 475.3), which relates to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481), which relates to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 582, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 582), which relates to the Board of Examiners in Optometry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 698.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 15, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 698.3), which relates to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, as last amended by Section 121, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1000.2), which relates to the Construction Industries Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1253, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 263, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1253), which relates to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1354, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 265, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1354), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1455, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 87, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1455), which relates to the Polygraph Examiners Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1607, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 26, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1607), which relates to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873), which relates to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 2053, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 76, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2053), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 6001, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 89, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6001), which relates to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-1923, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1923), which relates to the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 91, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 91), which relates to the State Anatomical Board; amending 67 O.S. 2021, Section 305, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 217, O.S.L. 2025 (67 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 305), which relates to the Archives and Records Commission; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3- 173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 23-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 296, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 23-105), which relates to the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 16, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 83.1), which relates to the Capitol- Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 245, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 92, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 245), which relates to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 7005, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 7005), which relates to the Oversight Committee for State Employee Charitable Contributions; removing sunset dates; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3901, 3902, 3909, 3913, 3914, and 3917, which relate to the Oklahoma Sunset Law; making adjustments to defined term; removing reference to listing specific entities in the Oklahoma Sunset Law; permitting legislative review of statutory entities at any time for sunset purposes; permitting the Legislature to set a termination date and require adjustments for entity compliance; eliminating reference to certain re- created entity sunset limits; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Section 18-34, which relates to the Oklahoma Beef Council; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Section 18-181, which relates to the Sheep and Wool Utilization, Research and Market Development Commission; repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1430.4, which relates to the Group Homes for Persons with Developmental or Physical Disabilities Advisory Board; repealing 11 O.S. 2021, Section 51-104, which relates to the Public Employees Relations Board; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 759, which relates to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; repealing 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.22, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission; repealing 53 O.S. 2021, Section 231, which relates to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board; repealing 56 O.S. 2021, Section 162.1b, which relates to Department of Human Services Citizens Advisory Panels; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 521.1, which relates to the Reentry Policy Council; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549.2, which relates to the Oklahoma Prison Industry Marketing Development Advisory Task Force; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4), which relates to the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Registered Commercial Interior Designers of Oklahoma; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481), which relates to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, which relates to the Construction Industries Board; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.56, which relates to the Special Agency Account Board; repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 330.52, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 330.52), which relates to the State Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 129.1, which relates to the Minority Teacher Recruitment Advisory Committee; repealing 72 O.S. 2021, Section 241, which relates to the State Accrediting Agency; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 18p-2, which relates to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advisory Council; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.40, which relates to the Science and Technology Council; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3903, 3904, 3905, 3906, 3907, and 3908, which relate to listed entities within the Oklahoma Sunset Law; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Mike Osburn (R)*, Kristen Thompson (R)*, Tammy West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Brian Hill (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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CT bill #SB00325 • Last Action 04/01/2026
An Act Prohibiting The Disclosure Of The Residential Address Of Public School Employees Under The Freedom Of Information Act And Establishing A Task Force Concerning Mass Requests Under The Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of school employees, as defined by a specific statute, under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally allows the public to access government records. This provision expands existing protections that already shield the home addresses of judges, law enforcement officers, and other public servants. Additionally, the bill establishes a task force, composed of various stakeholders including representatives from municipalities, the legal field, journalism, artificial intelligence expertise, and teacher unions, to study the growing issue of individuals using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate numerous information requests under the Freedom of Information Act and to recommend any necessary legal changes to help public agencies manage these "mass requests."
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Bill Summary: To prohibit disclosure of the residential address of public school teachers under the Freedom of Information Act and to establish a task force to study how to respond to the issue of mass requests created by artificial intelligence.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Government Oversight Committee, Geraldo Reyes (D), Anthony Nolan (D), Laurie Sweet (D), Nicholas Menapace (D), Sarah Keitt (D), Tom Delnicki (R), Jimmy Sánchez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: File Number 292
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OK bill #HB4363 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Higher education; Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; striking authorization; selection of president; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes changes to the governance of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing the Board of Trustees' authority to create its own rules and policies, and it also eliminates the specific process previously outlined for selecting the university's president, which involved a joint search committee and recommendations to both the Board of Trustees and the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (A&M Board). The bill also removes outdated language related to the transition period for the university. The A&M Board is the governing body for Oklahoma State University system. This bill will take effect on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), which relates to the board of trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; striking Board of Trustees authorization to promulgate rules and enact policies to govern the processes and procedures of the Board; deleting obsolete transition language; striking process for selection of the president of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony Moore (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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MS bill #SB2588 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Safeguard Honesty Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, revises how voter registration applications are verified for citizenship in Mississippi. It mandates that registrars use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system to check an applicant's citizenship status. If an applicant is flagged as potentially ineligible by SAVE, they will be notified and given an opportunity to provide proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport. The bill also requires registrars to report annually to the Secretary of State on the number of applicants flagged by SAVE and those removed after verification, and the Secretary of State will conduct an annual comparison of election records with the SAVE database, reporting any potential mismatches to election officials. Furthermore, the Secretary of State will report annually to the Legislature on the results of using the SAVE system, and personally identifiable information collected through SAVE will be kept confidential and exempt from public records requests. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part of these new provisions is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The "safeguard Honest Integrity In Elections For Lasting Democracy (shield) Act"; To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct An Annual Comparison Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Election Commissioner; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeremy England (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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IA bill #HSB766 • Last Action 04/01/2026
A bill for an act relating to the licensure of artificial intelligence augmented and autonomous service providers, and including penalties.
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: This bill relates to the licensure of artificial H.F. _____ intelligence augmented and autonomous service providers (AAASP), defined in the bill as a corporate or legal entity licensed pursuant to the bill to operate clinical artificial intelligence services that are subject to licensure. The bill establishes the board of autonomous medical practice (board) to regulate the practice of AAASPs. The board consists of one member licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, one member licensed to practice pharmacy, one member who is a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse, one member licensed to practice psychology, one member who is a representative of a hospital association or the chief executive officer of a hospital in this state, one member who is a health care ethicist with an advanced degree or significant professional experience in medical ethics or bioethics, four at-large members who have demonstrated expertise in health technology, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, health care administration, patient safety, or health care regulatory affairs, and one member who is not a medical professional and who represents the general public. The bill requires the director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to appoint an executive director for the board, whose salary shall be set by the governor, with the approval of the senate and consistent with the pay plan for exempt positions in the executive branch of government. The executive director may employ such staff as necessary to carry out the duties of the board and take those actions that are reasonably necessary to carry out and enforce the laws and rules administered by the board, except as otherwise provided by law or rules of the board. The bill requires the board to adopt rules to set fees to offset administration of the bill. The bill also requires the board to do all of the following: grant, suspend, revoke, and monitor AAASP licenses; establish and operate or contract for a state centralized institutional review board to H.F. _____ review activities of licensees that may constitute research on humans; authorize and develop frameworks for practice agreements; conduct or contract for algorithmic safety and bias audits; and issue a state provider identifier for insurance billing. The bill allows the board to adopt rules related to licensing and professional standards. The bill prohibits the board from adopting a rule that materially restricts the practice of AAASPs or imposes a material barrier to entry to the AAASP market unless the board approves the rule by at least a two-thirds vote and publishes written findings that the restriction is supported by substantial evidence of a patient-safety risk and is the least restrictive means to address that risk. The bill requires the board to meet at least quarterly and at such additional times as necessary to carry out its duties. A meeting of the board may be called by the executive director, by the chair who shall be elected annually by the board, or upon written request of a majority of board members. Meetings of the board are subject to open meeting and public records requirements. The bill allows the board to receive complaints, conduct investigations, and issue discipline against licensees. The bill allows a licensee to contest discipline as a contested case proceeding. The bill requires a person to obtain an AAASP license to provide services using a fully autonomous AI in any circumstance, or an advisory or supervised autonomous AI in certain circumstances listed in the bill. The bill defines a fully autonomous AI as an artificial intelligence authorized to independently diagnose, treat, triage, or prescribe without the necessity of human supervision or intervention for each distinct case; a supervised autonomous AI as an artificial intelligence authorized to generate and execute a clinical action, diagnosis, or treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed human provider who retains the ability to intervene; and an advisory AI as artificial intelligence that H.F. _____ analyzes patient-specific data to generate options, potential diagnoses, risk stratification, or therapeutic suggestions to a licensed health care provider or user, where such output is intended to inform but not substitute for independent clinical judgment, and where the provider or user is expected to review, contextualize, and determine whether and how to act upon the suggestion for each patient encounter. The bill does not require a license for the provision of services using an informational AI, defined in the bill as an artificial intelligence that provides aggregated data, literature, or administrative information to a user but does not suggest a specific clinical action. The bill creates multiples classes of AAASP license, each of which shall include a modifier based on the level of autonomy employed by the artificial intelligence operated by the licensee. The bill requires an AAASP providing services that are analogous to services provided by licensed health professionals using an artificial intelligence that has not received federal clearance to obtain a class A license. For an AAASP using an artificial intelligence that has received federal clearance the bill requires a class B license. For clinical AI services providing nondiagnostic therapy, coaching, or monitoring, and which do not independently establish a diagnosis, the bill requires an AAASP to receive a class C license. The bill also establishes four levels of autonomy modifiers for AAASP licenses, including a level for AAASPs that are not required to obtain a license but voluntarily choose to do so. The bill allows an AAASP with the highest or second-highest level of autonomy modifier to issue clinical orders, and orders for prescription drugs other than controlled substances. The bill requires the board to review an application for a license for completeness within 30 days of receipt of the application. If the board does not request additional information within that time period, the board is prohibited H.F. _____ from denying an application on the basis that the application is incomplete. The bill requires the board to issue a final decision on a license application within 90 days of receipt of a complete application unless the board ethicist determines that an applicant’s proposed data collection constitutes human subjects research requiring full review by the state centralized institutional review board or an external institutional review board. If the board fails to issue a decision on an application within the time period required by the bill, the bill requires the board to issue a provisional license upon submission by the applicant of a sworn attestation under penalty of perjury that the applicant has satisfied all minimum insurance, bonding, safety, reporting, and compliance requirements for provisional licensure. The bill also includes provisions for licensure by reciprocity. The bill requires an AAASP with the highest or second-highest level of autonomy modifier to make disclosures and receive informed consent from patients prior to providing services. The bill also imposes a professional duty of loyalty on an AAASP with the highest or second-highest level of autonomy modifier that requires the AAASP to prioritize the patient’s overall welfare, which includes the optimization of clinical outcomes, financial efficiency, care coordination, and patient convenience. The bill prohibits the interface through which an artificial intelligence interacts with a patient from presenting paid commercial content, advertisements, sponsored results, or third-party marketing messages within the context of a clinical encounter, diagnosis, or treatment plan. The bill requires an AAASP to maintain an immutable clinical logic snapshot for every version of its algorithm deployed in production, including the underlying weights, decision-logic, and prompt-engineering instructions for a period of two years. The bill allows the board to perform statistical audits of an AAASP’s referral and prescription patterns. The bill requires an AAASP to comply with the requirements of the federal Health H.F. _____ Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Under the bill, an initial license issued to an AAASP shall be provisional and valid for a period of two years, unless the board and licensee agree in writing to extend the period of provisional licensure or the licensee submits an application for expedited conversion of the provisional license to a full license. The bill allows the board to impose restrictions on the scope of operations of a provisional licensee in order to facilitate phased deployment, data collection, and validation of safety and effectiveness. The bill allows the board to maintain, modify, or remove restrictions upon the conversion of a provisional license to a full license to reflect the scope within which the AAASP has demonstrated sustained safety, effectiveness, and compliance. The bill includes specific restrictions that the board may impose on a licensee, and allows the board to impose other restrictions as determined by the board by rule. Notwithstanding any restrictions imposed by the board on a licensee, the bill allows a licensee to provide services to a patient in this state who provides informed consent and meets certain criteria listed in the bill, as demonstrated by a referral or attestation from a physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon. The bill requires an applicant for licensure to submit proof of professional liability insurance coverage that is equivalent to that required for a human specialist in the same field. The insurance coverage must include tail coverage for a period of time equal to the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims plus one year. The applicant must also submit fingerprints from certain individuals for the performance of a criminal background check, the name and contact information of the person who is designated responsible official of the AAASP, and a surety bond payable to the state to cover claims or operational failures not covered by insurance, in an amount determined by the board by rule, but not less than $50,000. In addition, an applicant for a H.F. _____ license under the highest or second-highest level of autonomy modifier shall submit the name and contact information of the designated medical director, who shall be responsible for oversight of clinical scope, safety protocols, escalation procedures, and quality assurance related to patient care. The medical director may be the same person as the designated responsible official. The bill also requires an applicant to submit a determination as to whether the applicant’s proposed activities constitute human subjects research under federal law. If the board ethicist determines that the applicant’s proposed activities constitute human subjects research, or if the applicant opts to treat the activities as human subjects research, the applicant must obtain approval from the state centralized institutional review board or an independent institutional review board approved by the board by rule prior to obtaining a license. As a condition of licensure, the bill requires an AAASP to submit and maintain a continuity plan, subject to approval by the board. The bill requires the continuity plan to detail procedures for the AAASP’s insolvency, license revocation, or market exit, including a plan for the transferal of patient data to a third party. The bill also requires an AAASP to maintain an escrow account or bond sufficient to cover the technical costs of data migration, which the board may seize to execute the AAASP’s continuity plan if the AAASP fails to voluntarily execute the continuity plan. The bill requires the board to adopt by rule objective safety and performance benchmarks that an AAASP must meet or exceed to qualify for an initial license under the highest autonomy modifier or to convert any provisional license to a full license. The benchmarks shall be designed to ensure that the AAASP demonstrates clinical competency, accuracy, and safety outcomes that meet or exceed the performance of a reasonably prudent human health care provider practicing in the same or similar specialty. To the maximum extent practicable, the H.F. _____ bill requires the board to align the benchmarks with federal benchmarks established for class B AAASP licensees and with benchmarks in other states with a similar regulatory framework for AAASP licensure. As a condition of license renewal, the bill requires an AAASP to submit an annual performance report demonstrating that the clinical AI service used by the AAASP continues to meet the safety benchmarks established at the time of the AAASP’s previous licensure, including adverse and reportable events as defined in the bill. The bill specifies that a clinical AI service or act is within the authorized scope of practice of a licensed AAASP if the service or act is consistent with and not expressly prohibited by this chapter or the limitations of the specific license class and modifier held by the AAASP; the service or act is consistent with the clinical AI service’s validated technical specifications, training data, intended use case, and performance parameters as submitted to the board; and performance of the service or act is within the accepted standard of care for the specific clinical task that would be provided in the same or similar clinical setting by a reasonable and prudent human health care provider with the same or similar specialty specialization. The bill waives prohibitions on the corporate practice of medicine or any other licensed clinical practice solely to the extent necessary to permit an AAASP to hold an AAASP license and to be reimbursed for clinical AI services authorized under the bill. The bill creates a provider-patient relationship when a licensed AAASP delivers a clinical AI service to a specific patient and the patient reasonably relies on that service for health care decision making, and such relationship gives rise to a professional duty, standard of care, confidentiality, and civil liability as otherwise provided by law. The designation of a person as a medical director does not constitute the practice of medicine with respect to individual patient encounters conducted by an AAASP. The bill limits H.F. _____ the liability for noneconomic damages for a provisional licensee who is in substantial compliance with the disclosure requirements of the bill to amounts specified in Code section 147.136A (noneconomic damage awards against health care providers), unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence, reckless disregard, or willful misconduct. The bill grants the board exclusive authority to regulate, license, investigate, and discipline AAASPs, and to regulate the delivery of clinical AI services authorized under the bill. The bill does not limit the authority of a state licensing board to regulate the independent professional conduct of natural persons within that board’s jurisdiction. The bill prohibits a person from representing that the person has an AAASP license or modifier that the person does not have. The board may issue cease and desist orders and may request the attorney general to bring an action for injunctive relief to enforce the bill and may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per violation per day. The bill requires the department of health and human services, acting in its capacity as the state administrator of Medicaid, and the insurance division to collaborate with the board to develop reimbursement codes, pilot programs, or coverage determinations for licensed AAASPs. The bill requires that reimbursement for claims submitted under a state provider identifier by a provider without a corresponding federal national provider identifier, or recognition from the federal centers for Medicare and Medicaid services, be funded exclusively through appropriations from the general fund of the state or other sources of nonfederal funds. Claims may be paid from federal funds if the federal centers for Medicare and Medicaid services issues written guidance confirming eligibility or otherwise makes clear through guidance or establishment of billing protocols that federal matching funds are available for the services. The bill also requires reimbursement for AAASP services to be based on value-based H.F. _____ care or capitation models unless the payer and board jointly determine in writing that value-based care or capitation models are impractical. The bill does not prohibit, restrict, or require licensure for the development, ownership, or private operation of artificial intelligence models, provided such models are not marketed or deployed as clinical AI services for patient care. The bill does not authorize conduct that is expressly prohibited by federal law or that would place a licensee in conflict with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the state uniform controlled substances Act, or the federal Controlled Substances Act, nor does it authorize the distribution of a commercial medical device in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill requires the commissioner of insurance, in consultation with the board and the department of health and human services, to adopt rules and issue subregulatory guidance as necessary to integrate AAASPs into conducting the business of insurance in this state. The rules and guidance shall establish that an AAASP under the highest or second-highest autonomy modifier constitutes a recognized provider type under state-regulated health policies, health plans, and health carriers; designate appropriate billing mechanisms which may include the use of existing current procedural terminology codes with specific modifiers identifying the service as delivered by an artificial intelligence, or the adoption of new distinct billing codes as they become available; prohibit health insurance carriers from denying coverage for a medically necessary service solely because the service was provided by an AAASP, and outline standards for including artificial intelligence augmented and autonomous service providers in provider networks, including credentialing requirements that are appropriate for automated systems.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: House Appropriations Committee (13:00:00 4/1/2026 RM 103)
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MS bill #SB2566 • Last Action 04/01/2026
State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (the Board) in Mississippi, aiming to modernize and clarify its operations and regulations. Key provisions include requiring all Board meetings to be publicly announced according to the Open Meetings Act, revising definitions for various professions like barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics, and establishing that the Board will use the State Personnel Board's standards for determining compensatory and administrative leave for its employees. The bill also removes the requirement for license owners to display their licenses visibly, clarifies the Board's authority over examinations, and adjusts educational and apprenticeship requirements. It introduces new rules for instructor permits, revises requirements for school licenses including a new bond provision for indemnification against losses from school closures or fraud, and allows for the licensure of mobile salon/barber shops. Furthermore, the bill provides a temporary exemption from examination for renewing licenses for experienced professionals with expired licenses and sets new timelines for this exemption, mandates continuing education on human trafficking and domestic violence for license renewals, and modifies rules for licensure by reciprocity and penalties for violations. It also introduces fee waivers for initial licenses for applicants participating in certain benefit programs and allows for refunds of overpaid fees under specific regulations. Finally, the bill updates terminology, allows licensees to provide services in skilled nursing facilities and to deceased persons away from their shops, and introduces an inactive license status for professionals not actively practicing.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Notice Of All State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering (board) Meetings Be Given As Provided In Section 25-41-1 Et Seq.; To Amend Section 73-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Various Definitions; To Amend Section 73-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Shall Use The Standards Established By The State Personnel Board In Determining Whether Or Not The Board's Executive Director May Receive Compensatory Leave And In Determining Whether Or Not Employees Of The Board May Be Granted Administrative Leave With Pay; To Amend Section 73-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That License Owners Must Display The License In A Conspicuous Place In His Or Her Principal Office, Place Of Business Or Employment At All Times; To Amend Section 73-7-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Board's Authority Regarding Examinations; To Amend Sections 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 And 73-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Educational Requirements And Provisions Governing Apprenticeships; To Require That Examinations And All Testing Requirements Be Clear, Objective And Uniformly Applied; To Amend Section 73-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Admission To Examination For An Instructor's License; To Increase The Length Of A Temporary Instructor's Permit From 90 Days To Six Months; To Amend Section 73-7-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Required Bond, Cash, Or A Certificate Of Deposit Shall Be For The Provision Of Indemnification Of Any Person Suffering Loss As The Result Of Any False Certification, School Closure, Any Fraud Or Misrepresentation Used On Behalf Of The Principal In Procuring Such Person's Enrollment In A Course Of Instruction, Including Repayment Of Tuition Paid In Advance By Any Student; To Exempt Any Entity Protected By Immunity Under The Mississippi Tort Claims Act From Being Required To Obtain A Surety Bond In Favor Of The Board Or To File Cash, A Certificate Of Deposit Or Government Bonds In Lieu Thereof When Making Application For A School License; To Delete Provisions Providing For Issuance Of Temporary Licenses, Probationary Licenses, Conditional Licenses And Nonconditional Licenses For Schools; To Amend Section 73-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That By January 1, 2027, The Board Shall Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Enable Licensure Of Mobile Salon/barber Shops; To Amend Section 73-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From And After The Effective Date Of This Act Through December 31, 2026, Any Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician Or Instructor Who Has At Least Ten Years' Experience Under Their License And Whose License Has Been Expired For Not More Than Ten Years Shall Not Have To Take The Examination In Order To Renew Their License, But Shall Renew Their License Upon Payment Of The Required Renewal Fee, Any Adjudicated Fines, And Completion Of Any Continuing Education That Is Applicable To The License Renewal As Required By The Board; To Provide That From And After January 1, 2027, A Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician Or Instructor Who Has At Least Ten Years' Experience Under Their License And Whose License Has Been Expired For Not More Than Five Years Shall Not Have To Take The Examination In Order To Renew Their License, But Shall Renew Their License Upon Payment Of The Required Renewal Fee, Any Adjudicated Fines, And A Delinquent Fee For Each Year That Their License Has Been Expired And Completion Of Any Continuing Education That Is Applicable To The License Renewal As Required By The Board; To Require Certain Continuing Education Courses For Initial License Renewal; To Amend Section 73-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Regarding Licensure By Reciprocity; To Amend Section 73-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Penalties For Class A, Class B And Class C Violations; To Provide That Unlicensed Practice Or Practicing One Of The Professions Regulated By The Board Without A License Or Temporary Permit By An Individual Who Has Otherwise Satisfactorily Passed The Prescribed Examination Pursuant To Section 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 Or 73-7-21, During Any Period Of Time In Which No Board Or Formal Board Rules And Regulations Were In Place Shall Not Be Subject To Any Discipline Or Fines; To Amend Section 73-7-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That An Applicant For An Initial License For Cosmetologist, Barber, Nail Technician Or Esthetician, Shall Not Be Charged A Fee If The Applicant Produces Documentation Of His Or Her Participation In Certain Benefit Programs; To Provide That Refunds On Overpayment Of Fees Will Be Made Subject To Rules And Regulations Promulgated By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 73-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Replace The Phrase "facial Treatments" With "esthetics Services"; To Amend Section 73-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Language Regarding The Apparel That Must Be Worn While At Work; To Amend Section 73-7-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee May Render Services To Any Person Who May Be Confined To A Skilled Nursing Facility, A Long-term Care Hospital Or A Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Facility; To Provide That Licensees May Render Services To Deceased Persons Away From Their Shop; To Amend Sections 73-7-9 And 73-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Create A New Section Within Chapter 7, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Registration As Inactive Status For Any Licensed Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician Or Nail Technician Who Is Registered But Not Actively Practicing In This State; To Amend Section 73-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Issuance Of Master Cosmetologist, Barber, Nail Technician And Esthetician Licenses, To Provide For The Repeal Of Such Section On The Effective Date Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 73-7-5, 73-7-7 And 73-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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OK bill #HB3338 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Professions and occupations; establishing the Pool Contractor Licensing Act; Construction Industries Board to implement; terms; fees; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act," which will require individuals to obtain a license from the Construction Industries Board (CIB) to build or install permanent in-ground swimming pools or spas. The CIB is authorized to create rules for this licensing, including setting qualifications, fees, and penalties, and will administer and enforce the act. The act defines a "swimming pool" as a permanent in-ground spa or structure for swimming, and a "swimming pool contractor" as someone who installs these. While licensed contractors will be able to perform swimming pool-specific plumbing work, they will still need separate licenses for general plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work that falls outside the scope of swimming pool construction or connects to public utilities. The CIB must adopt necessary regulations by November 1, 2027, and existing contractors can apply for a license without an exam until that date if they meet experience and training requirements and pay the required fees, which are set to be the same as those for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors. Licenses will be valid for one year and are nontransferable, and unlicensed contractors will be barred from bringing legal claims related to their work. The bill also outlines procedures for complaints, including directing criminal misconduct allegations to the Attorney General or district attorney, and establishes a "Swimming Pool Contractor Revolving Fund" for the CIB's administrative costs. This act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; creating the Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act; authorizing the Construction Industries Board to implement, administer, and enforce swimming pool contractor licensure; defining terms; establishing fees; providing for the adoption of necessary rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Banning (R)*, Bryan Logan (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
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OK bill #HB4229 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Public buildings and public works; school districts; public schools; emergency declarations; emergency contracts; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows school districts and public schools in Oklahoma to declare an emergency to enter into emergency contracts for repairs or temporary facilities when a school building is unusable due to damage or system failures, preventing students from attending classes in their usual location. These emergency declarations are specifically for actions needed to restore occupancy or allow displaced students to return, such as emergency repairs or providing temporary classrooms, and do not apply to routine maintenance, planned renovations, or situations where the school remains occupied and students are not displaced. Any such emergency declaration must be approved by the school's governing board, documented with specific facts, and kept as a public record, and this new provision clarifies but does not change other existing emergency contracting authority.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public buildings and public works; allowing school districts or public schools to declare an emergency for purposes of entering an emergency contract; providing conditions that must exist; limiting the scope of emergency declarations to contracts and actions to restore occupancy and permit return of displaced students; clarifying what emergency declarations shall not apply to; requiring emergency declarations to be approved by governing board; requiring emergency declarations to be documented and retained as part of public record; clarifying section does not limit other granted emergency contracting authority; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Chris Kannady (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)*, Jared Deck (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
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OK bill #HB4132 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Technology; liability protections; counties; municipalities; cybersecurity frameworks; State Auditor and Inspector; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides liability protections for counties and municipalities in Oklahoma against civil lawsuits for damages arising from data breaches or cybersecurity incidents, provided they have adopted and reasonably followed recognized cybersecurity frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls, or the ISO/IEC 27000 series of standards. To qualify for this protection, referred to as "safe harbor," local governments must annually self-certify their adherence to a chosen framework, maintain documentation of their cybersecurity practices (including things like multi-factor authentication and employee training), and undergo an independent review by an external expert at least every three years, with the review report kept confidential. Additionally, counties and municipalities can voluntarily share summary information about their cybersecurity efforts with the State Auditor and Inspector for statewide comparison and learning purposes. This new law will take effect on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to technology; providing liability protections for counties and municipalities that adopt recognized cybersecurity frameworks; providing requirements for safe harbor qualification; permitting counties and municipalities to submit summary information to State Auditor and Inspector; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jay Steagall (R)*, Jerry Alvord (R)*, Scott Fetgatter (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Technology and Telecommunications
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OK bill #HB4129 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Public finance; enacting the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Efficiency Act of 2026.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the "Office of Management and Enterprise Services Efficiency Act of 2026," restructures and renames several state government functions, primarily within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). Key provisions include designating the Chief Operating Officer (COO) as the supervisor of OMES, with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) overseeing information technology services. The bill reorganizes OMES into five units: Administration, Capital Assets Management, Central Purchasing, Human Capital Management, and Risk Assessment and Compliance. It also transfers duties related to state revenue reporting and analysis, assistance to the State Board of Equalization, and executive budget preparation to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The bill outlines the appointment process for the COO and CFO, requiring Senate confirmation, specifying qualifications, and detailing removal procedures. It also establishes the Office of Strategic Technology Solutions, headed by the CIO, and eliminates the previous Information Services Division. The act makes numerous amendments to existing statutes, primarily concerning the duties and references to the Director of OMES, now the COO, and the CFO, across various state agencies and their revolving funds.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public finance; enacting the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Efficiency Act of 2026; designating the Chief Operating Officer the supervisor and director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; requiring Chief Information Officer to supervise information technology services; providing for duties of the Chief Financial Officer with respect to annual budget; organizing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services into five units; organizing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services into component units for Administration, Capital Assets Management, Central Purchasing, Human Capital Management, and Risk Assessment and Compliance; transferring duties related to reporting and analyzing of state revenues, assistance to the State Board of Equalization, and assistance related to the preparation of the annual Executive Budget to the Chief Financial Officer; providing for appointment of the Chief Operating Officer; requiring advice and consent of Oklahoma State Senate; prescribing qualifications; authorizing removal for good cause shown; providing for authority of certain persons to act pending confirmation; providing procedures for removal of Chief Operating Officer; providing for appointment of the Chief Financial Officer; requiring advice and consent of Oklahoma State Senate; prescribing qualifications; authorizing removal for good cause shown; providing for authority of certain persons to act pending confirmation; providing procedures for removal of Chief Financial Officer; prescribing duties of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; modifying references with respect to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; modifying ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. references with respect the Chief Financial Officer; providing for authority of Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to act during certain period of time; specifying duties of the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer; requiring report related to information technology; requiring report related to real property management; providing for duties and responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer; eliminating the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; creating the Office of Strategic Technology Solutions; prescribing duties for the Office of Strategic Technology Solutions; modifying statutory references; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2025, 34.3, 34.3.1, 34.5, 34.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 34.7, 34.9, 34.10, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 39, O.S.L. 2024, 34.11.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024, 34.11, Section 1, Chapter 36, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 34.22, 34.27, 34.28, 34.34, 34.35, 34.36, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.36.1, 34.40, 34.41, 34.42, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.43, 34.44, 34.47, 34.49, 34.50, 34.51, 34.52, 34.53, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 84, O.S.L. 2025, 34.54, 34.55, 34.56, 34.58, 34.62, 34.63, 34.64, 34.65, 34.66, 34.67, 34.68, 34.69, 34.70, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 167, O.S.L. 2023, 34.71, 34.72, 34.74, 34.75, 34.77, 34.78, 34.80, 34.81, 34.82, 34.83, 34.87, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 409, O.S.L. 2024, 34.90, 34.91, 34.92, 34.102 34.203, and 34.204, (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 34.2, 34.6, 34.10, 34.11, 34.11.1, 34.11.1.2, 34.36, 34.42, 34.53, 34.70 and 34.87), which relate to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Chief Information Officer; providing for applicability of certain amendments with respect to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 26; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-12, 2- 26, 3-410, 5-3.3, 5-11, 5-122, 6-405, 7-416, 10-9.6, 10-9.24, Section 2, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2022, 16-8, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 198, O.S.L. 2024, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 16-11, 16-83, 18-40, 18-42, 18-407, Section 6, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, Section 16, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, and Section 22, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 11-12, 16-8, 4006, 4016, and 4022); amending 3 O.S. 2021, Sections 84, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2025, 91, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023, 375, 401, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023, Section 16, Chapter 365, O.S.L. 2023, Section 4, Chapter 203, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 20, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023, Section 1, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2024, Section 3, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 154, O.S.L. 2025, and 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5208.1, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2025, and as renumbered by Section 25, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 84, 91, 401, 403, 414, 415, 503, and 518); amending 3A O.S. 2021, Sections 204.1B, 204.1C, 208.3a, 281, 605, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 20, O.S.L. 2025, 616, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 20, O.S.L. 2025, 713, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 443, O.S.L. 2024, and 733, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 332, O.S.L. 2023 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 605, 616, 713, and 733) ; amending 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 201.1 and 211.1,; amending 7 O.S. 2021, Section 22, ; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Sections 410.1, 440, 601.6b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.10, 601.14, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, and 601.67 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 601.6b and 601.14); amending 10A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-9- 103, 1-9-103a, 1-9-109, Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2024, 2-7-202, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023, 2-7-306, 2-7-401, 2-7-616, 2-7-618, and 2-10-102, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-9-112a, 2-7-202, and 2-10-102); amending Sections 4, Chapter 254, O.S.L. 2022, 24-115, Section 2, Chapter 240, O.S.L. 2022, 49-100.3, 49-100.5, 49- 100.8, 50-103.1, 50-105.3, and 51-104a (11 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 17-107A and 37-501); amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 921.1; amending 14A O.S. 2021, Section 6-301; amending 15 O.S. 2021, Section 775B.7; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 39, 57, 180.7, 180.10, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 211, O.S.L. 2025, 180.11, 306, 315, and 328 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 180.10); amending 18 O.S. 2021, Sections ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 552.20 and 552.21; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Sections 215.28, 215.30, 215.40, 220, 547.2, 746.1, 901.58, 1501, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025, and 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1501 and 1505); amending 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 4, 61, 1104, 1227, 1304, 1307, 1310.1, 1310.2, 1310.3, 1315, 1316, 1662, and 1663; amending Sections 13, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 187, O.S.L. 2025, 142.17, 142.32, Section 1, Chapter 376, O.S.L. 2023, Section 1, Chapter 37, O.S.L. 2025, 1290.14, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 156, O.S.L. 2024, and 1379.1 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 20M, 748.3, 1289.31, and 1290.14); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 1368, 1369, and 1370.1; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Sections 82.1 and 90.19; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-118, 3-107, 3-107.1, 3-107.2, Section 1, Chapter 432, O.S.L. 2025, 6-120, and 8-111 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-107.3); amending 27A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-2-103, 1-2-104, 2-3-401, 2-3-403, Section 1, Chapter 438, O.S.L. 2024, 2-7-304, and 2-11-610 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-3-404); amending 28 O.S. 2021, Section 86, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 16, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (28 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 86); amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3- 103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2024 (29 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-103); 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3-302, 3-310, 3-313, 4-132, and 4-134; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Section 307.3 and 307.5; Section 1, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 67, O.S.L. 2022 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 307.6); Section 4, Chapter 293, O.S.L. 2024 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 974); Section 6, Chapter 293, O.S.L. 2024 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 976); Section 2, Chapter 219, O.S.L. 2025 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4606.1); Section 5, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2022 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6060.44); 36 O.S. 2021, Section 6802; Section 5, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2024 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6966.2); and 36 O.S. 2021, Section 7202. 37A O.S. 2021, Section 1- 105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 205, O.S.L. 2024 (37A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-105); 37A O.S. 2021, Sections 5-128 and 5-129; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Section 4-508, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 360, O.S.L. 2022 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4-508); 40 O.S. 2021, Sections 4-901, 6-101, and 6- ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 201; 40 O.S. 2021, Section 6-202, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2023 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-202); 40 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2023 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-204); 40 O.S. 2021, Sections 141.19, 141.20, 142.1, and 142.14; Section 1, Chapter 182, O.S.L. 2025 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 365); 40 O.S. 2021, Section 800.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 401, O.S.L. 2022 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 800.1); Section 3, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2025 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 906); amending Section 1, Chapter 28, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-110.1); 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-104 and 2-107; 43A O.S. 2021, Section 2-111, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2023 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-111); 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-302, 2-303, 2-306, 2-310, and 2-311; 57 O.S. 2021, Section 631, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, and as renumbered by Section 5, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312.1); 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 3-102, 3-103, and 3-105; 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-107, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2022 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3- 107); 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-107b, 3-453 and 3-460; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Sections 28, 209, and 233.7; Section 1, Chapter 74, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 233.10a); Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2022 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 233.14); 44 O.S. 2021, Section 235.1; Section 19, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 272); Section 1, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 301A); Section 1, Chapter 453, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 301B); 44 O.S. 2021, Sections 4314, 4315, 4322, 4331, and 4335; amending 45 O.S. 2021, Section 938.1; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-101 and 2-104; 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 301, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-105); 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2-105.7; 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2- 108.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-108.1); 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-122, 2-124, 2-142, 2-143, 2-144.1, and 2-145; 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2-146, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 370, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-146); 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-303, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2-307, and 2-310.1; Section 1, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 47, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-101); Section 6, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, as last amended by Section 32, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-106); 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 7-625, 7-627, 158.2, 162, 163, 165, 166, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 180, 577, 582, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024, Section 587, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 107, O.S.L. 2022, Section 759, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.3, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.4, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.5, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.7, as amended by Section 14, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.8, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.9, as amended by Section 16, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.10, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 171, O.S.L. , Section 1104.11, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.12, as amended by Section 19, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.13, as amended by Section 20, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.14, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.15, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.16, as amended by Section 23, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.17, as amended by Section 24, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.18, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.19, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.20, as amended by Section 27, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.21, as amended by Section 28, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.22, as amended by Section 29, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.23, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.24, as amended by Section 31, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.25, as amended by Section 32, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.26, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.27, as amended by Section 34, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.28, as amended by Section 35, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.29, as amended by Section ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 36, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.30, as amended by Section 37, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.31, as amended by Section 38, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.32, as amended by Section 39, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1, Chapter 397, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 40, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1105A, as last amended by Section 16, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 582, 587, 759, 1104.3, 1104.4, 1104.51104.7, 1104.8, 1104.9, 1104.10, 1104.11, 1104.12, 1104.13, 1104.14, 1104.15, 1104.16. 1104.17, 1104.18, 1104.19, 1104.20, 1104.21, 1104.22, 1104.23, 1104.24, 1104.25, 1104.26, 1104.27, 1104.28, 1104.29, 1104.30, 1104.31, 1104.32, 1104.33, and 1105A), Section 1115.1, Section 1132.2, Section 1143.1, as amended by Section 181, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1143.1), Section 1166, Section 1167, as last amended by Section 57, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1167); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 1168, Section 156, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 183, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 156), Section 159, Section 162, Section 163; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 132, Section 139, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 247, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 139), Section 140, Section 206, Section 211, Section 288.5B, Section 288.7, Section 310, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 367, O.S.L. 2023 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 310), Section 317.1, Section 420.11, Section 420.26; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Section 1.10, Section 1.10a, Section 1.12, Section 7.4, Section 45.1, Section 47, Section 47.4A, Section 175, Section 232, Section 3, Chapter 358, O.S.L. 2023 (53 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 503); amending 56 O.S. 2021, Section 26.17, Section 59.1, Section 189a, Section 198.11b; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 202, 213, 224, 226, 229, 230.70, 260, 329.1, 1003, Section 23, Chapter 395, O.S.L. 2022, 1011.13, Section 1, Chapter 422, O.S.L. 2024, 2002, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 214, O.S.L. 2025, 2004 and 3002 (56 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1010.8A, 1026.1 and 2002); amending 57 O.S. 2021, Sections 509, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025, 510, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 202, O.S.L. 2022, 510.6A, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023, 510.8C, 510A, 513.1, 521.1, 521.2, 537.1, 541, 549.1, 557, 557.2, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 561, 561.1, 561.2, 561.4 and 613 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 509, 509A, 510 and 510.6A); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 154, 161.20, 199.15, 328.42, 396.1C, 567.4, 587, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 331, O.S.L. 2025, Section 7, Chapter 168, O.S.L. 2025, 644, as amended by Section 23, Chapter 168, O.S.L. 2025, 698.28, 858-205, 858-601, 858-626, 858-730, 1000.4a, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 48, O.S.L. 2025, 1000.28, 1018, 1042, 1113, 1150, 1151.20, 1360, 1455, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 87, O.S.L. 2023, 1694, 1800.14, 1800.15, 1820.3, 1820.6, 1820.7, 1820.8, 1820.9, 1820.10, 1820.11, 1820.12, 1820.13, 1820.14, 1820.16, 1820.17, 1820.18, 1820.19, 1820.20, 1850.13, 1883, 1918, 1925.17, 1946, 2058, 2095.20, as amended by Section 16, Chapter 218, O.S.L. 2024, 3024 and 3118 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 587, 628.1, 644, 1000.4a, 1455 and 2095.20); amending 60 O.S. 2021, Sections 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 389 and 668.2; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Sections 11, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 12, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 60, as last amended by Section 123, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 61, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 62, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 62.2, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 65, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 103, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2025, 103.7, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 107, as amended by Section 19, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 119.1, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 121, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 125, 130, 139, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 455, O.S.L. 2025, 202, as last amended by Section 125, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 202.1, 204, as amended by Section 29, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 205, 207.2, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 208, as amended by Section 31, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 208.2, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 209, as amended by Section 34, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 210, as amended by Section 35, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 211, as amended by Section 36, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 and 212, as amended by Section 37, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 11, 12, 60, 61, 62, 62.2, 65, 103, 103.7, 107, 119.1, 121, 139, 202, 204, 207.2, 208, 208.2, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 209, 210, 211 and 212); amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 213, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 306, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 307, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as amended by Section 38, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 309, as amended by Section 39, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 309), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 310, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 313, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 314, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 317, as amended by Section 43, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 317), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 318, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 322, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 323, as amended by Section 44, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 323), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 324, as amended by Section 45, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 324), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 325, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 326, as amended by Section 46, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 326), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 327, as amended by Section 47, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 327), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 327.1, as amended by Section 48, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 327.1), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 327.3, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 328, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 330.1, as amended by Section 49, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 330.1); amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.2), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.3.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.6, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.7, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.10, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 99, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.10), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.11.1), Section 1, Chapter 36, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.11.1.2), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.7, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.12, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 74, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.12), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.13, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.15, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.19, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.20, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.20.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 34.21, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.21), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.22, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.23, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.24, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.24.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.25, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.26, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.27, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.28, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.31, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.32, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.32), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.33, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.34, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.35, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.36, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.36), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.36.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.37, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.40, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.41, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.42, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.42), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.43, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.45, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.47, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.47, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.49, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.50, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.51, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.52, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.53, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 84, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.53), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.54, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.55, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.56, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.58, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.62, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.63, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.64, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.65, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.66, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.67, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.68, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.69, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.70, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 167, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.70), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.71, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.72, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.74, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.75, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.77, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.78, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.80, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.81, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.82, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.83, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.87, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 409, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.87), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.90, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.91, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.92, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.93, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 2, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.93), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.94, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.95, 62 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. 2021, Section 34.96, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.100, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.102, Section 3, Chapter 307, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.103A), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.104, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.200-1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.202, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.203, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.204, Section 1, Chapter 380, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.210), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.301, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.301), Section 1, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.401), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.5; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.301, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2025, (62 O.S. 2025), Section 34.401 is amended by Section 1, Chapter 346, 2025, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.7, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 36, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 36.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 41.5a-4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.6, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.11, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46, 62 O.S. 2021, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.1, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 83, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 48, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 48.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 49, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.39, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.69, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.89, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.109, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.189, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.303, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.306, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 71.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 62 O.S. 2021, Section 71.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 89.2, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 62 O.S. 2021, Section 89.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 140, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 90, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 90.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 139.45, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 139.48, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 139.49, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 155, as amended by Section 34, Chapter 29, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 156, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 157, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 158, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 159, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 159.1, 62 O.S. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2021, Section 159.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 160.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 160.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 166d, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 178, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 193, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 195, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 221, 62-255.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-255.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 22, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-255.3 as amended by Section 2, Chapter 22, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-255.4 as amended by Section 3, Chapter 22, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 409, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-256 as amended by Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 474, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 275.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 275.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 276.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 276.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 276.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 555, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 283, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 695.8a, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 891.15, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 901, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 901.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 908, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 188, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2310, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 3112, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 7003, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 7005, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 9010.5; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-105d, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107.1A, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 107.2, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107.3, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107.4, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-110.1, Section 1, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-229.3, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-229.33, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-291.3, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-291.5, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 291.6, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-557, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-559, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-570, 63-1- 580.2 as amended by Section 3, Chapter 144, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 604, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-723, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-740.12, 63-1-740.20 as amended by Section 1, Chapter 421, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. 2021, Section 1-755, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 857.6, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-860.16, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 330.62, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023, and as renumbered by Section 15, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1- 1949.5), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-1971, 63-1-2213.1 as amended by Section 2, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2505.2, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2512.1, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 2523, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2530.9, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2603, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2714, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2733, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 142, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 52, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-106.1, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-107, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-107b, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-309I, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2- 417, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-503.2, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-512, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 79, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 122.2, Section 330.52a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023, 330.98, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 173, O.S.L. 2022, 427.3, as last amended by Section 137, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 427.3a, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024, 427.3b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 322, O.S.L. 2023, 427.14, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 494, O.S.L. 2025, 427.23, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2022, 485.11, 485.12, 683.4, 683.24B, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 11, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 690.10, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2024, 954, 2056, 2058, 2065, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 328, O.S.L. 2023, 2220.3, as amended by Section 197, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, 2418, 2869, 3208, 3240.6, 3276, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 3278.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2024, 3294, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 386, O.S.L. 2025, 4236, 5003, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2024, 5016, 5017, 5020, 5020A, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 468, O.S.L. 2025, and 5061.2 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 330.52a, 330.98, 427.3, 427.3a, 427.3b, 427.14, 427.23, 683.24B, 690.10, 2065, 2220.3, 3276, 3278.1, 3294, 5003, and 5020A); amending 64 O.S. 2021, Sections 1036, 1078, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 1096, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 429, O.S.L. 2024; amending 65 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-107 and 4- 107; amending 66 O.S. 2021, Section 304, as amended by Section 556, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304); amending 67 O.S. 2021, Section 206, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 17, O.S.L. 2024 (67 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 206); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 113, as last amended by Section 69, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, 117, 118, as amended by Section 35, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2023, 205.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2025, 238.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 393, O.S.L. 2022, 263, 265, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2024, 270, 305.2, 400.6, 451, 1353, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, 1356, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 444, O.S.L. 2024, 1357.22, Section 2, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2025, 1403, 2352, 2355, 2355.2, 2357.1a- 1, 2357.1A-2, 2357.65A, 2357.76A, 2368.3, 2368.3a, 2368.5, 2368.6, 2368.7, 2368.13, 2368.14, 2368.15, 2368.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 196, O.S.L. 2025, 2368.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 196, O.S.L. 2025, 2368.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 196, O.S.L. 2025, 2368.17, 2368.19, 2368.20, 2368.21, 2368.22, 2368.23, 2368.24, 2368.26, 2368.28, 2368.29, 2368.30, 2368.31, 2702, 3603, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2025, 3606, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2025, 3625, 3639, 3642.6, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 380, O.S.L. 2025, 3645.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2023, 3647.5, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 309, O.S.L. 2025, 6512, 50001, 50014, and 55010, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 118, 205.6, 238.2, 265, 1353, 1356, 1357.22, 2368.16, 3603, 3642.6, 3645.6, 3647.5, and 55010); amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 306, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 116, O.S.L. 2022, 404, 506, 507, 508, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 490, O.S.L. 2025, 636.3, 687.2, 687.3, 708.2, 1001, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 2, O.S.L. 2025, 1507, 1512, 1521, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 460, O.S.L. 2025, 1736, 1963, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2022, 1931 and 4031 (69 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 306, 508, 1001, 1521, and 1963); amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-123, 3- 104.11, 3-109, 3-117; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-118, Section 1, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. Supp. 2025, Section 3-132.1), Section 2, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-132.2), Section 3, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-132.3), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-142, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 294, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-142), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-145.7, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-145.7), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-168, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-117a, Section 2, Chapter 281, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5-148.2), Section 7, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-104.9), Section 8, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-104.10), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-132, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 187C, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-191, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204.3, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204.4, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204.5, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 206.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 9-119, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6h-1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11- 103.6h-1), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.14, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13-114.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13- 124.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-130, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-133, Section 2, Chapter 390, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 14-141), Section 22, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 14-143), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 17-106, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 17-121, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-105, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-118.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-162, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-400, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 21-116, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 23-126, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 625.4a, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 625.4a), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.7, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.7), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.8, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.8), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.10, as amended by Section 24, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.10), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.11, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.11), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.17, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. as amended by Section 29, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.17), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.18, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.18), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.19, as amended by Section 31, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.19), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.21, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.21), Section 2, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.21b), Section 2, Chapter 493, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 698.5), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.402, Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.508I), Section 7, Chapter 492, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.906), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3205, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3210, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3213, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3213.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 312, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3213.1), Section 2, Chapter 24, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3232), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.3, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.6, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.7, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.8, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.13, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3407.3, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3426, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3431, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3509, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3903, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3905, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3953.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3953.1), Section 2, Chapter 122, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4103.1), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4713, Section 8, Chapter 75, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9108); amending 71 O.S. 2021, Section 1-601, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2023 (71 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-601), 71 O.S. 2021, Section 1-612, as amended by Section 41, Chapter 77, O.S.L. 2022 (71 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-612); amending Section 1, Chapter 79, O.S.L. 2022 (72 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 35), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 48, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 63.11a, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 63.16, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 63.19, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 67.13, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 221.5, as amended by Section 14, Chapter 83, O.S.L. 2022 (72 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 221.5), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 222, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 42, O.S.L. 2024 (72 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 222), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 223, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 240, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 42, O.S.L. 2024 (72 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 240), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 403, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 404, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 411; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15.1, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 383, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 15.3), 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15.4, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 19, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 22, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 24, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 26, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 62.2, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 16, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 83.1), 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.10, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.14, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 92, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 96, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 97, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 99.15, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 163, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 163.3, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 168.7, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 168.8, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 173, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 429, O.S.L. 2024 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 173), 73 O.S. 2021, Section 179, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 180, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 181, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 184, Section 1, Chapter 7, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 187A-5), Section 1, Chapter 10, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 187A-6), Section 2, Chapter 1, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 393, O.S.L. 2024 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 187B), Section 3, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 188A), Section 2, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 188B); amending 73 O.S. 2021, Sections 206, 209, Sections 301, as amended by Section 19, Chapter 83, O.S.L. 2022 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 301), 301.1, 304.2, 321, 336, 345, 346, Section 2, Chapter 311, O.S.L. 2024 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 402), Section 1, Chapter 269, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 403); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9.33, Section 18c, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18c), Section 18l, Section 1, Chapter 312, O.S.L. 2024 (74 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18q-1), Sections 19.1, 19.3, Section 20, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20), Section 2, Chapter 394, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20k-1B), Section 30.2, Section 51.1a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 51.1a), Section 51.2, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 51.2), Section 51.2c, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 51.2c), Sections 61.2, 61.3, 61.4, Section 61.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 194, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 61.8), Section 1, Chapter 290, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 61.9), Sections 62.2, 62.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3), 62.6, 62.7, Section 63, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 63), 63.1, 63.1a. 63.2, 63.3, 63.4, 63.5, 63.6, 66, Section 71, as amended by Section 306, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 71), 72, 74.1, 75a, 76, 76a, 76b, 76c, 77c, 77d, Section 78, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 78), Section 78a, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 78a), Section 78b, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 78b), 78c, 78e, 78f, 80.1, Section 85.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 136, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.3), Section 85.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.5), 85.5.1, 85.5a, Section 85.7, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.7), 85.22, 85.33, 85.33A, 85.41A, 85.44D.1, 85.44E, 85.45b 85.45e, 85.45f, 85.45g, Section 85.45h, as amended by Section 581, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.45h), 85.45j.11, 85.45k, 85.45l, 85.45s, 85.47a, 85.47b, 85.47c, 85.47d, 85.47f, 85.47g, 85.47i, 85.51, 85.52, 85.53, 85.54, 85.55a, 85.56, 85.57, Section 85.58A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58A), Section 85.58B, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 212, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58B), 85.58D, Section 85.58G, Section 85.58H, as amended by Section 240, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2025, Section 85.58H), 85.58J, Section 85.58K, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 163, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58K), 85.58L, 85.58M, 85.58N, 85.58P, 85.58Q, 85.58T, 85.58V, 85.60, Section 380, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024, and as renumbered by Section 3, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.70), Section 2, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.71), 90.1, 94, 95; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 110.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 110.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 110.3, Section 1, Chapter 24, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 110.5), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 111, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 114, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 121, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 123F, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130.4, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130.9, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130.25, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 240, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 150.2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.6a, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.19a, Section 1, Chapter 38, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 150.19b), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.25, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.32, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.35, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 152.5, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 166.5, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 166.7, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 166.9, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 168, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 212A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 213.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 227.9, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 291.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 292.12, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 324.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 324.20b, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 311, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 324.20b), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 325.4, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 452.10, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 452.12, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.6A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.9, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.9), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.14, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.16, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.16), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.15, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.15), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.16A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 325, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 500.18), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.54, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 588, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 588.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 589, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 589.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 666, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 669.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.3, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-1.3), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.6, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-1.6), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.6A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840- 1.6A), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.20, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-1.20), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.7, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.10, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.10a, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840- 2.10a), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.13, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.13), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.14, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.14), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.15, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.17, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.17), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 18, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.18), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.19, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840- 2.19), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.20, as last amended by Section 172, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.20), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.20A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.20C, Section 1, Chapter 32, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.20D), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.21, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.21), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.22, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.23, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.23), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.26, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.27C, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.27C), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.27D, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.27D), ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.27E, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-3.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-3.1A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-4.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 244, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-4.6), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-4.17, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 842, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 845, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 865, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 905, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 907, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 913, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 146, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 913), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 920, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 935.6, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 941, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 943, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1222A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1224, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.4A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.17, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.18, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.19, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.21, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1303, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1304.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1304.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1314.3, as amended by Section 20, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1314.3), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1316.1, as amended by Section 24, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1316.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321V2, as last amended by Section 29, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321V2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1343, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1366, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1372, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1373, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1374, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1375, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1604, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1701, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1707, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1735.3, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1811.4A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1811.4C, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 75, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1811.4C), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2215, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2216; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2229.1B, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2243, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2251, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2252, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2253, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2254, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2254.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2254.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2255, Section 1, Chapter 425, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2294.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3001, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3001), Section 2, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. Supp. 2025, Section 3001.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3003, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3003), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3004, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3004), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3004.1, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3004.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3004.2, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3004.2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3005, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3005), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3006, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3006), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3007, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3007), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3008, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3008), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3009, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3009), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3119, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3200.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3601.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3605, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3909, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3920, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4103, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4105, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4109, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4115A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4121, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4190, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4191, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4192, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4258, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4258.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 477, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4258.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4258.2, Section 1, Chapter 424, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4258.3), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5001, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5012, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5013, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5013.3, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5020.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5028, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5028), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5030, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.11, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.21, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.24, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.30, Section 1, Chapter 21, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5060.45), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5063.17, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5064.8, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5066.6, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5085.11, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 155, O.S.L. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5085.11), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5152, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5154, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5155, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5156, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5158, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6201, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6202, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6203, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6204, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 7005, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 7005), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 8207, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 8402, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 8403, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.3, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.6, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.7, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.8, Section 2, Chapter 165, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 397, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9102), Section 3, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9202), Section 5, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9204), Section 8, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 208, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9207), 17 O.S. 2021, Section 139.203, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, and as renumbered by Section 14, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9210); amending Section 26, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 311.2); amending 80 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.2, 34.3, and 34.6; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 866, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 896.1, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.16, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.2, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2023 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1085.2), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.7A, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.7C, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.93, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2023 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1085.93), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1087.6, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1141, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2024 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1141), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1501-205.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 88, O.S.L. 2022 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1501-205.1), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1501-205.2, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1801.4; amending 85A O.S. 2021, Section 19, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 28.1, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 31, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 50, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 124, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 400, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 400), 85A O.S. 2021, Section 401, as amended by Section 4, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 401), 85A O.S. 2021, Section 401.1, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 401.1); modifying references related to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; providing for noncodification; and providing for codification.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Fetgatter (R)*, Grant Green (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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NY bill #A10808 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Prohibits the use of automatic license plate reader systems or captured plate data by government entities except for certain purposes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Prohibits the use of automatic license plate reader systems or captured plate data by government entities except for certain purposes," aims to restrict how government entities can use Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems, which are technologies that convert images of license plates into computer-readable data. The bill defines "captured plate data" broadly to include location, date, time, photographs, license plate numbers, and other vehicle characteristics. It makes it generally unlawful for government entities to operate or use ALPR systems or captured plate data, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include using the data to check against a "hot list" (a database of vehicles related to ongoing criminal or missing persons investigations), for enforcing parking restrictions, controlling access to secured areas, electronic toll collection, and enforcing vehicle and traffic laws. The bill also imposes strict limitations on data transfer, requiring probable cause warrants for sharing with entities outside of New York state government, and mandates that captured plate data be deleted within 48 hours unless specific exceptions apply, such as being retained for evidence or as required by court orders. Furthermore, it exempts captured plate data from Freedom of Information Law requests, with exceptions for audit logs and data pertaining to the requester's own vehicle, and requires government entities to publicly report their ALPR practices annually. Finally, the bill establishes penalties for violations, including civil damages and injunctive relief, and creates an exclusionary rule preventing illegally obtained or used captured plate data from being used as evidence.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law and the public authorities law, in relation to automatic license plate reader systems
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• Introduced: 04/01/2026
• Added: 04/02/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Pamela Hunter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: referred to consumer affairs and protection
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OK bill #HB1939 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Turnpike Authority; powers and duties; locations of construction and operation of certain turnpikes; report; removing certain requirements; rules; adhering to laws; meetings; compliance; notice; validity of bonds; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) by updating the authorized locations for turnpike construction and operation, clarifying compensation for damaged property, and establishing new public notice and engagement requirements for proposed turnpike routes. Specifically, it revises the list of existing and authorized turnpikes, adding new routes like the Chickasaw Turnpike and the Creek Turnpike, while removing others, and introduces a requirement for legislative authorization for new turnpike projects after November 1, 2025, which will expire if design contracts aren't approved within five years. The bill also mandates that the OTA submit independent approval from the Oklahoma Transportation Commission for new turnpike designs before legislative authorization, and it strengthens public engagement by requiring detailed reports, public meetings with extensive notice, and the collection of public comments for any new turnpike routes. Furthermore, it clarifies that the OTA must compensate owners for damaged public or private property and requires the Supreme Court to give precedence to applications for bond approval, making such approved bonds incontestable.
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Bill Summary: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority - powers and duties of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority - locations of construction - operation of turnpikes - report - collaboration - authorizations - automatic tollgates - bond requirement - compensation for damaged property - rules and existing laws - meetings - notice and public engagement requirements - public meetings - judicial determination of validity of bonds - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 03/07/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Danny Sterling (R)*, Lisa Standridge (R)*, Robert Manger (R), Clay Staires (R), Annie Menz (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation
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KY bill #SB125 • Last Action 04/01/2026
AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve the juvenile justice system by establishing new procedures for identifying and treating "high acuity youth," which are children charged with offenses who exhibit significant aggression, violence, or property destruction and require specialized care. It mandates a behavioral assessment for such youth before admission to inpatient psychiatric facilities, requiring collaboration between healthcare providers, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to develop and agree upon treatment plans, with court involvement for dispute resolution. The bill also directs the creation of a new high acuity youth mental health facility, establishes protocols for 24-hour care coordination, sets reimbursement rates for psychiatric care, and outlines procedures for discharge and transfer. Additionally, it modifies existing laws to include DJJ-operated mental health facilities for detention and treatment, mandates the operation of two female-only juvenile facilities with provisions for expansion, and directs how local governments are reimbursed for lodging juveniles. The bill also clarifies the release of information in specific circumstances and authorizes the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to construct the new mental health facility, contingent on funding, while CHFS will provide clinical services and DJJ will continue its plan to return to a regional detention model.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 200 to define terms; establish procedures for a child charged with a public offense to determine if the child is a high acuity youth; establish procedures for securing a treatment plan and dispute resolution through a review process and the court if the parties cannot agree to a plan; require a 24-hour protocol for health facilities, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the courts to direct care; establish reimbursement rates for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care of a child by psychiatric hospitals and pediatric teaching hospitals; establish procedures for discharge and transfer of the child from an inpatient admission under specific circumstances; amend KRS 15A.305 to include a mental health facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice as an identified facility for the detention and treatment of children; direct the operation of 2 female-only facilities with authority to increase as population increases; direct reimbursement rates for local governments lodging juveniles to be set by administrative regulation; amend KRS 600.020 to remove and add defined terms; amend KRS 610.265 to remove beginning date that is past; amend KRS 610.340 to enable release of information in specific circumstances; amend various sections of KRS to conform; authorize the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to construct a high acuity youth mental health facility, subject to funding; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide clinical services; direct the Department of Juvenile Justice to continue to implement the plan to return to a regional model of detention.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Danny Carroll (R)*, Matt Nunn (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: returned to Judiciary (H)
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WV bill #SB703 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Adopting Social Work Licensure Compact
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Social Work Licensure Compact, which establishes a framework for social workers to practice across state lines more easily. The Compact aims to increase access to social work services, reduce redundant licensing requirements, and improve public safety by allowing licensed social workers to practice in any member state with a single multistate license, provided they meet the requirements of their "home state" (where they reside). It creates a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, establishes criteria for states to join and maintain membership, and outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of social workers participating in the Compact. The bill also details procedures for issuing multistate licenses, handling adverse actions (like license suspension or revocation) by both home and remote states, and establishes a data system for sharing relevant information among member states. Importantly, the Compact prioritizes the regulatory authority of individual states while promoting interstate practice, and its provisions will supersede conflicting state laws. The bill also includes provisions for military families, dispute resolution, and the effective date of the Compact.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend and reenact §30-30-3 and §30-30-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-30A-1, §30-30A-2, §30-30A-3, §30-30A-4, §30-30A-5, §30-30A-6, §30-30A-7, §30-30A-8, §30-30A-9, §30-30A-10, §30-30A-11, §30-30A-12, §30-30A-13, §30-30A-14, §30-30A-15, and §30-30A-16, relating to adopting the Social Work Licensure Compact; establishing purpose; defining terms; establishing requirements for state participation in compact; establishing requirements for a social worker participating in the compact; providing procedure for issuance of multistate license; establishing the authority of the compact on member states; stating process for reissuance of license by new home state; providing for treatment of licenses for military members; describing authority of remote and home states to take adverse action against licensee; creating the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission; establishing commission membership, duties, and powers; providing for the creation of a data system to be utilized by members states; authorizing rulemaking; providing for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement of compact; specifying effective date; providing for construction and severability; providing for consistent effect; mandating that provisions of compact supersede when in conflict with other state laws; adding definition; and authorizing Board of Social Work to require criminal history record checks for applicants for compact participation.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jack Woodrum (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
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OK bill #HB4144 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Oklahoma Open Records Act; law enforcement records; arrest and incident reports; public inspection; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to require law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection, removing a previous reference to a chronological list of incidents. The Oklahoma Open Records Act is a law that ensures public access to government records. This change means that the public will have broader access to information about arrests and incidents handled by law enforcement. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 12, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.8), which relates to law enforcement records; eliminating reference to a chronological list of incidents; requiring law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Manger (R)*, Warren Hamilton (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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OK bill #HB4003 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust; creating the Funding the Future of Oklahoma TSET Modernization Act; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Funding the Future of Oklahoma - TSET Modernization Act," makes several changes to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund (TSET), which was established to manage funds from settlements with tobacco companies. Key provisions include eliminating the separate Board of Directors for TSET and consolidating all responsibilities under the Board of Investors, expanding the duties of the Board of Investors to include administering and transferring trust fund earnings according to constitutional requirements, and limiting investments in venture capital to no more than ten percent of the trust's value. The bill also creates a new "TSET Legacy Effort Revolving Fund" under the State Department of Health to provide grants to entities that were already receiving TSET grants in 2025, with specific procedures for grant applications and awards, including exemptions from certain state purchasing laws and confidentiality protections for applications during the review process. Additionally, the bill repeals existing sections related to the former Board of Directors and establishes a conditional effective date tied to the adoption of a related State Question.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust; creating the Funding the Future of Oklahoma - TSET Modernization Act; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2302, which relates to the purpose of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; eliminating reference to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Board of Directors; expanding duties of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Board of Investors; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2304, which relates to the Appointments of the Board of Investors and Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; eliminating reference and appointment process of the Board of Directors; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2306, which relates to the duties of the Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; limiting investment in certain asset type; eliminating certain duties; establishing duty to distribute trust fund earnings under referenced methodologies; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2307, which relates to determination of earnings of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; eliminating certain consideration; adding certain consideration; creating the TSET Legacy Effort Revolving Fund; placing the fund under the State Department of Health; establishing revolving fund characteristics; requiring and limiting expenditure for certain purpose; providing expenditure and budgeting procedures; providing for Legacy Effort Grants; establishing eligibility; exempting awards from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; requiring the development and implementation of certain processes; providing for confidential treatment of applications and proposals during certain periods; establishing applicability of the Oklahoma Open Records Act and the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act under certain conditions; limiting total amount of awards; authorizing the promulgation of rules; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 2308, 2309, and 2310, which relate to the Board of Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund and the Board's powers and budget; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing a conditional effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Trey Caldwell (R)*, Chuck Hall (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Appropriations
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OK bill #HB4491 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Schools; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for certain students to participate in extracurricular activities; eligibility requirements; definitions; standards; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows school districts to create policies enabling students enrolled in charter schools, virtual charter schools, or those educated at home (referred to as "educated by other means") to participate in the district's extracurricular activities, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. These students must meet the same eligibility requirements as traditional public school students, including adhering to academic standards, behavior codes, and any rules set by athletic associations like the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA). If a student's charter or virtual school doesn't offer a particular activity, or if their resident district doesn't have a policy allowing participation, they may be able to join activities in an adjacent school district. Additionally, the bill mandates that any school athletic association a public school joins must allow these students to participate in activities offered by public school districts.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-140, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-140), which relates to student eligibility; authorizing certain virtual charter school students to participate in Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) activities; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for charter school students, virtual charter school students, and students educated by other means to participate in extracurricular activities the district offers; establishing eligibility requirements; providing options for students to participate in other districts under certain circumstances; prescribing participation requirements for students that align with public school district requirements; defining terms; requiring student participants who are educated by other means to adhere to certain academic standards; providing methods of evaluation of academic standards; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to school athletic association written policy; prohibiting public schools from joining a school athletic association that does not allow certain students to participate in activities offered by public school districts; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : John Kane (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Tammy Townley (R), Anthony Moore (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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CT bill #HB05250 • Last Action 04/01/2026
An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Freedom Of Information Commission For Revisions To The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, implements recommendations from the Freedom of Information Commission to revise the Freedom of Information Act, a law that governs public access to government records and meetings. Key changes include updating the training requirements for public agency members to cover a broader range of statutes, clarifying that a "hand-held scanner" can include devices like mobile phones or cameras used to capture images of public records, and modifying the process for appealing denials of access to certain records, specifically naming the chief executive officer of the agency and the commissioner who issued the directive to withhold the record as respondents in such appeals. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "governmental function" to determine when entities performing services for the government are subject to public record disclosure requirements, and it updates the notice procedures for special meetings, requiring electronic transmission or mail delivery to members and allowing for electronic waivers of notice.
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Bill Summary: To make revisions to the Freedom of Information Act recommended by the Freedom of Information Commission, including concerning the application of the definition of "governmental function", which statutory provisions require training by the commission, redefining "hand-held scanner", electronic notice of special meetings and appeals for denial of access to certain public records.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: File Number 316
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OK bill #HB1979 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Children; Early Childhood Task Force; membership; election; reports; compensation or reimbursement; expenses; Open Records Act; Open Meeting Act; advice; vision statement; mission; principles; codification; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Early Childhood Task Force, comprised of eighteen members representing various state agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations, to study and recommend improvements to early childhood services in Oklahoma. The task force will elect a chair and vice-chair, and while an honorary chair may be appointed for ceremonial purposes, they will not have voting rights. The task force is required to submit an initial report by November 2027 and a final report by November 2028, and its proceedings will be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, ensuring transparency. Members will serve voluntarily without compensation or reimbursement, though state agency employees appointed to the task force may claim expenses from their agency budgets. Importantly, any plans, reports, or recommendations from the task force will be considered advisory to the Legislature and will not be binding on state departments or agencies. The task force's work will be guided by a vision statement emphasizing healthy childhoods and a robust early childhood system, a mission to create a more efficient governance structure for early childhood programs, and a set of principles focused on child and family well-being, equitable access, data-informed approaches, and strengthening the early childhood workforce. Its duties include analyzing the current delivery system and financing, conducting stakeholder engagement, synthesizing feedback into recommendations for system and governance model improvements, drafting a transition plan for any new governance structure, and proposing legislation to create such a structure. This bill will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to children; creating the Early Childhood Task Force; providing for task force membership; providing for election of chair and vice- chair; permitting the selection of honorary chair; directing task force to provide reports; disallowing certain members from receiving compensation or reimbursement; permitting certain members to claim certain expenses; requiring task force to be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; providing that task force documents and recommendations shall only be considered advice; providing a vision statement; providing a mission; providing principles the task force is to be guided by; providing tasks for the task force; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Trish Ranson (D)*, Chuck Hall (R)*, Cyndi Munson (D), Mark Lawson (R), Daniel Pae (R), Melissa Provenzano (D), John Waldron (D), Nick Archer (R), Suzanne Schreiber (D), Ellyn Hefner (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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CT bill #SB00250 • Last Action 04/01/2026
An Act Concerning A Study Of State Agency Response Times To Freedom Of Information Act Requests.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, a state government office responsible for planning and budgeting, to conduct a study on how quickly state agencies respond to requests for public records made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA is a law that gives the public the right to access government records. The study will examine average response times, identify instances where slow responses led to complaints filed with the Freedom of Information Commission (a state body that handles FOIA disputes), and propose any legislative recommendations based on the findings. The Secretary must submit a report detailing these findings to the General Assembly's government oversight committee by January 15, 2027.
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Bill Summary: To require the Office of Policy and Management to conduct a study of state agency response times to Freedom of Information Act requests.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: File Number 289
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OK bill #HB3660 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Professions and occupations; funeral definitions; natural organic reduction; licenses; fees; Funeral Board to inspect; penalties for practice without license; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Oklahoma law to include "natural organic reduction," a process that converts human remains into soil, alongside existing definitions and regulations for cremation. It requires individuals and businesses involved in natural organic reduction to be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board, establishes a new license fee for natural organic reduction facilities, and grants the Board the authority to inspect these facilities. The bill also extends existing regulations and penalties, including those for practicing without a license which can lead to felony charges, to cover natural organic reduction. Furthermore, it mandates specific record-keeping requirements for natural organic reduction facilities and outlines detailed operational and safety standards for these facilities, including temperature controls, pathogen destruction, and residue testing, to ensure public health and environmental protection.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.2, which relates to definitions; modifying certain terms to include natural organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.3a, which relates to persons and businesses required to be licensed; requiring individuals engaged in cremating or natural organic reduction to be licensed; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 381, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.4), which relates to fees; adding a fee for natural organic reduction facility license or renewal; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12, which relates to inspection of premises; allowing the Oklahoma Funeral Board to inspect establishments that engage in organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12c, which relates to revocation or suspension of licenses; providing for revocation under certain conditions for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.29, which relates to certain cremation regulations; providing for the same regulations for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.32, which relates to the residue from cremated bodies; providing for regulations of residue from organically reduced bodies; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.33, as amended by Section 534, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.33), which relates to cremation without license and permit; making organic reduction without license or permit subject to felony charges; regulating the practice of natural organic reduction; requiring licensure; requiring record keeping; subjecting natural organic reduction facilities to inspection; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Eddy Dempsey (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)*, Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
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RI bill #H7495 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act," allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds, which are contributions received to support a candidate or officeholder, for security-related expenses. These expenses can include the purchase, installation, and ongoing monitoring of physical security equipment like surveillance cameras and alarm systems for their homes and offices, as well as for their campaign staff and immediate family (spouse, registered domestic partner, or minor children residing in the household). This is intended to address security risks that arise from their public service or candidacy. There is a limit of $10,000 per individual and campaign cycle for physical security equipment and its installation, and campaign funds cannot be used for firearms, ammunition, payments to family members, or unrelated home improvements. All such expenditures must be documented with itemized receipts or invoices, reported to the state campaign finance agency, and are subject to public disclosure, though specific threat details will be kept private. The Board of Elections will establish rules to implement and enforce these provisions, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would authorize the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jennifer Boylan (D)*, Teresa Tanzi (D), Jackie Baginski (D), Katie Kazarian (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jennifer Stewart (D), Michelle McGaw (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Mary Messier (D), Jenni Azanero Furtado (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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RI bill #S2775 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates various sections of insurance law by repealing outdated provisions and amending others to reflect current practices and legal frameworks. Specifically, it removes several sections related to the forfeiture of charters, receivership proceedings for domestic insurance companies, and penalties for unlawful business practices by foreign insurance companies. It also amends sections concerning reciprocal fees and charges for foreign insurance companies, the penalties for non-compliance, and the revocation or suspension of licenses, shifting the authority for imposing penalties to a general statute (§ 42-14-16) rather than prescribing specific fines in each instance. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to portable electronics insurance, information reporting for fire losses, reciprocal exchanges, accident and sickness insurance policies, fraternal codes, unfair competition, and the Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act, generally streamlining penalty structures and clarifying procedures. It also introduces new requirements for insurers within holding company systems, particularly concerning financial condition and the protection of insurer assets held by affiliates, and modifies rules regarding dividends and distributions. The bill takes effect upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would provide an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark McKenney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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FL bill #H0679 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Registration of Trademarks
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Florida's trademark registration process by requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services, which is a standardized system for categorizing what a trademark is used for, instead of its previous custom list. It also mandates the creation of a secure online portal by December 31, 2027, where applicants can submit trademark registration and renewal applications electronically, including uploading digital versions of required documents like specimens (examples of how the mark is used) and drawings, and making payments. Furthermore, the bill allows for electronic verification of applications, aligning with existing laws for electronic signatures and transactions, and specifies that online applications will require an electronic specimen.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to registration of trademarks; amending s. 495.111, F.S.; removing provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services; creating s. 495.0315, F.S.; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application; providing website requirements; requiring the department to make the online application system available by a specified date; amending s. 495.031, F.S.; providing online application requirements; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 12/09/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Commerce Committee, Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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AL bill #HB649 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Class 1 municipalities; creation of housing trust fund authorized
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Class 1 municipalities, which are the largest cities in Alabama, to establish and operate a housing trust fund to address the shortage of affordable housing. The bill defines "affordable housing" as housing priced for individuals or families earning up to 120% of the local median income, and a "housing trust fund" as a dedicated fund for increasing housing production, rehabilitation, and maintenance to keep it affordable for those earning at or below that income threshold. The legislation outlines the findings of the Legislature regarding the critical need for affordable housing, its impact on economic stability and public services, and the public purpose served by such a fund. It specifies that these municipalities can fund the trust fund through various sources like donations, bond proceeds, grants, appropriations, and investment earnings, but it does not grant new taxing authority. The bill mandates an annual independent audit of the fund and requires the creation of a seven-member advisory committee with diverse expertise to guide the fund's operation, including setting priorities and reviewing its impact. Funds from the trust can be used for a wide range of activities, including developing, rehabilitating, and financing affordable housing, providing down payment and rental assistance, offering home-buyer counseling, supporting nonprofit developers, and covering administrative costs, with specific limits on certain uses. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Class 1 municipalities; creation of housing trust fund authorized
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kelvin Datcher (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Pending House Jefferson County Legislation
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VA bill #HB65 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, delayed effective date, report.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which are related to the promotion and regulation of apples grown in Virginia, effective July 1, 2028. Any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill also specifies that the excise tax, a mandatory fee levied on apples, will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Additionally, the chair of the Apple Board is required to submit a final report detailing the board's financial activity for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services by June 30, 2028. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect these changes, including removing references to the Apple Board and Apple Fund where they are no longer relevant.
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Bill Summary: Apple Board; repeal. Repeals the Apple Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, and provides that any funds remaining in the Apple Fund as of July 1, 2028, shall be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill provides that the excise tax levied on apples grown in the Commonwealth shall not be collected for the 2026 harvest season and requires the chair of the Apple Board to file a report with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services no later than June 30, 2028, with a statement of total receipts and disbursements of the Apple Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028. This bill is identical to SB 390.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Helmer (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0023)
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RI bill #H7676 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows advisory bodies, which are defined as government entities that provide advice or recommendations but do not have decision-making authority, to participate in public meetings via videoconferencing, provided specific requirements are met, including ensuring public access to the virtual meeting without charge, maintaining effective communication for public input if offered, providing clear meeting notices with videoconferencing details, ensuring participants are visually present for quorum and voting, and making recordings available online for five years. Additionally, starting January 1, 2027, all city and town councils and school committees must livestream their meetings, also without charge to the public, and make recordings available online for five years, with further requirements for public input via videoconferencing by January 1, 2028. The bill also mandates that all documents discussed at public meetings be posted or linked with the agenda and made available to the public upon request.
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Bill Summary: This act would allow advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements. This act would also require all city and town councils and school committees to provide livestreaming of their meetings by January 1, 2027. This would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : June Speakman (D)*, Teresa Tanzi (D), Edith Ajello (D), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D), Terri Cortvriend (D), Lauren Carson (D), Tina Spears (D), Megan Cotter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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RI bill #H7580 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law to stipulate that public records stored in a computer system must be provided at no charge when requested, overriding any existing provisions that might charge for them, and this change will take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would allow that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Stephen Casey (D)*, Joseph Solomon (D), Bob Phillips (D), Jon Brien (I), Raymond Hull (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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RI bill #H7369 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends audit compliance requirements for municipalities regarding their contributions to pension and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) plans, which are forms of deferred compensation provided to employees after they retire, often including health and dental care. Specifically, it updates the language to refer to "actuarially determined contributions" (ADC) as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), a body that sets accounting standards for government entities. If a municipality contributes less than 100% of the ADC for its pension or OPEB plans in an audit year, it must submit its most recent actuarial valuations and management's plans for achieving 100% ADC funding to the auditor general and director of revenue within three months of completing its audited financial statement. The bill also clarifies that municipalities can establish OPEB trust agreements, which are legal arrangements to hold and manage funds specifically for OPEB costs, and requires municipalities to consult with the auditor general until approved funding plans are adopted. Additionally, it amends existing law to allow municipalities to enter into trust agreements for OPEB funding with corporate trustees, such as banks or trust companies, and outlines how these OPEB trust funds can be managed and expended. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the audit of accounts and installation of systems chapter of the general laws. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Leo Felix (D)*, Paul Santucci (R), Teresa Tanzi (D), Joseph McNamara (D), David Place (R), Stephen Casey (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Joshua Giraldo (D), Cherie Cruz (D), Jennifer Stewart (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommends passage
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DC bill #B26-0633 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill temporarily amends the Open Meetings Act to clarify what constitutes a "meeting" for public bodies, excluding chance social gatherings and press conferences, and specifically defining Council meetings to include legislative sessions and committee meetings where votes are taken. It allows public bodies to receive briefings on potential terrorist or public health threats without violating the act, as long as no official action is taken, and exempts meetings between the Council and the Mayor from the act's requirements if no official action is taken. The bill also clarifies that a meeting is considered open to the public if reasonable steps are taken to allow public viewing or listening, either live or as soon as practically possible, and adjusts the applicability date for expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL 26-633 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on a temporary basis, the Open Meetings Act to clarify the definition of meeting; to provide for a public body’s ability to be briefed about potential terrorist or public health threats so long as no official action is taken; to exempt from the act meetings between the Council and the Mayor provided that no official action is taken at such meetings; to provide that a meeting shall be deemed open to the public if the public body takes steps reasonably calculated to allow the public to view or hear the meeting while the meeting is taking place, or, if doing so is not technologically feasible, as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable; and to further clarify the applicability date for expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions.
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• Introduced: 03/30/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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AZ bill #SB1437 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Public records; format; fees
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding public records to clarify definitions and procedures for accessing them. It updates the definition of "officer" to include "chairperson" instead of "chairman" and refines the definition of "public body" to more broadly include entities that are supported by or spend public monies. The bill also clarifies that public bodies and officers are responsible for preserving, maintaining, and caring for their public records, and that these records must be protected from loss or destruction unless properly disposed of. Importantly, it establishes that copies of public records should be provided in the least expensive manner possible, with a preference for electronic copies, and that fees for these copies should be based solely on material costs, with exceptions for video recordings from law enforcement agencies and records requested for commercial purposes. The bill also clarifies that a request for a public record is considered denied if the custodian fails to respond promptly or provide an index of withheld records.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 39-121.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Jake Hoffman (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House minority caucus: Do pass
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RI bill #S2638 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015 by updating its definitions and strengthening penalties for violations, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. Key provisions include replacing the terms "classified data" and "personal information" with a single, broader definition of "personally identifiable information," which encompasses any data that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly, including biometric and internet data. The bill also mandates that state and municipal agencies implement and maintain risk-based information security programs that adhere to current best practices and industry-recognized cybersecurity frameworks, and requires them to provide annual updates to the General Assembly and the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS) or its successor. Furthermore, it expands the notification requirements for data breaches to include the ETSS or its successor, and increases the potential penalties for violations, allowing courts to impose additional sanctions beyond the per-record fines.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015. The act would eliminate the definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establish a definition for "personally identifiable information". This act would also add division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to notification requirement provisions of the chapter. This act would raise the penalty provisions for violations. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Victoria Gu (D)*, Sam Zurier (D), Lori Urso (D), Lou DiPalma (D), Thomas Paolino (R), Lammis Vargas (D), John Burke (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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PA bill #HB2345 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Establishing the Domestic Violence Home Security Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Domestic Violence Home Security Grant Program, which will be administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The program aims to provide grants to victims of domestic violence to improve the safety and security of their residences. Eligible applicants, defined as victims of domestic violence, can use the grants to purchase and install residential security measures such as reinforced doors, window locks, alarm systems, or security cameras, with the goal of reducing the risk of repeat victimization and enhancing safety during periods of heightened risk. The PCCD will develop an application form that requires the applicant's contact information, the requested grant amount, and the proposed use of funds, and will post this form online. Applicants must provide documentation to prove they are victims of domestic violence, which can include protection from abuse orders, police reports, or certification from a domestic violence service provider, and the PCCD may prioritize applications based on risk factors like recent separation from an abuser or the presence of children. All personally identifiable information of applicants will be kept confidential.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Domestic Violence Home Security Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jason Ortitay (R)*, Scott Conklin (D), Natalie Mihalek (R), Lee James (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
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LA bill #HB858 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System data collected on wildlife and aquatic life
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System (GPS) data collected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that identifies the specific locations of individual wildlife and aquatic animals. This means that information about where particular animals are, gathered through GPS tracking, will not be made public under current public records laws. The purpose of this exemption is to protect these animals by preventing their exact locations from being revealed.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 44:4(65), relative to global positioning data for individual animals; to establish a public records exemption for Department of Wildlife and Fisheries data that identifies the location of individual animals; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Riser (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
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NY bill #S09644 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Provides additional requirements for approval of charter school applications; applies additional prohibitions to charter schools; requires certain financial disclosures by charter schools; requires charter schools to comply with provisions relating to construction, repair or demolition of school facilities; relates to admission of students.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, an act to amend education law and state finance law, introduces several new requirements and prohibitions for charter schools. It mandates that charter school applications must meet additional criteria, and existing charter schools will face stricter rules regarding student discipline, ensuring compliance with due process and federal laws for students with disabilities. The bill also revises enrollment targets for specific student populations, such as students with disabilities and English language learners, requiring them to be comparable to those in traditional public schools. Furthermore, charter schools will be subject to new financial disclosure requirements, including reporting executive compensation and any contributions or gifts exceeding a certain amount, and their financial statements will need to meet generally accepted accounting principles and undergo independent audits if their assets exceed one million dollars. The bill also imposes stricter regulations on contracts with management companies, requiring them to provide access to financial records for auditing purposes, and mandates that construction, repair, or demolition of charter school facilities must adhere to specific general municipal and labor laws. Additionally, it clarifies admission policies, requiring charter schools to enroll an equal or greater number of students with disabilities, English language learners, and students eligible for free/reduced lunch compared to local public schools, and introduces new procedures for handling student enrollment disputes and disciplinary actions. Finally, the bill addresses the financial oversight of charter schools by requiring the return of excess funds to school districts and establishing a process for intercepting state funds if a district fails to make required payments, while also clarifying that public educational entities are not considered "not-for-profit organizations" for certain purposes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the education law and the state finance law, in relation to charter schools
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : John Liu (D)*, Jabari Brisport (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Kristen Gonzalez (D), Pete Harckham (D), Rachel May (D), Shelley Mayer (D), Jessica Ramos (D), Julia Salazar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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VA bill #HB1403 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program; established.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program, which will expand the existing Maternal Mortality Review Team's responsibilities to include the systematic analysis of severe maternal morbidity, defined as unintended outcomes of labor and delivery that significantly impact a woman's health. The program will require hospitals and birthing centers to establish multidisciplinary advisory boards to review these cases, identify contributing factors, and recommend improvements. The Department of Health will collect and analyze this data, publishing statewide trends on its website in an anonymized format, and will collaborate with the Maternal Mortality Review Team to address shared risk factors. This initiative aims to improve maternal health outcomes by systematically reviewing and learning from instances of severe maternal morbidity, with the program's proceedings and data being kept confidential to encourage open discussion and analysis.
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Bill Summary: Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program established; duties; report. Creates the Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program (SMM Program) to identify, analyze, and review instances of severe maternal morbidity. The bill directs the Department of Health to develop a reporting system for hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to report findings and recommendations, as well as a model protocol for conducting reviews of severe maternal morbidity. The bill requires all hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to participate in the SMM Program and report their findings and recommendations to the Department of Health on an annual basis. The bill has a delayed effective date of September 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Margaret Franklin (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Rae Cousins (D), Debra Gardner (D), May Nivar (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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OK bill #SB2040 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to expand eligibility and streamline the application process. Key changes include increasing the income limit for applicants to $128,000 annually, with this limit adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index, and exempting direct lineal descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre from any income limit. The bill also removes previous requirements for applicants to have attended specific Tulsa public schools or lived in certain census tracts, and clarifies that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be used to verify income. It establishes a community advisory committee, composed of various stakeholders including descendants of those affected by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, to assist the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in the scholarship selection process, giving first priority to direct lineal descendants. Additionally, the bill allows scholarship funds to be used for a broader range of educational expenses, such as fees, textbooks, and room and board, and clarifies that up to three hundred scholarships can be awarded annually.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 2621, 2623, and 2625, which relate to creation of and eligibility for the program; providing purpose of program; modifying eligibility for program; increasing income limit for certain eligibility; directing income limit to be adjusted annually; exempting certain applicants from certain income limit; allowing certain form to be used to verify income; removing certain eligibility criteria; directing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to give first priority status to certain applicants; modifying process for verifying documentation of lineage; directing certain rules to include certain criteria; requiring application form to include certain language; removing language authorizing annual award of scholarships to certain students; directing the State Regents to involve certain community advisory committee in selection process; providing for composition of and appointments to advisory committee; directing certain university president to submit a list of proposed members; directing advisory committee to review certain applications and make certain recommendations; directing the State Regents to select recipients from certain list; prescribing income limitation for eligibility retention; limiting the number of scholarships that may be awarded to certain students; defining term; directing certain students to be given priority; allowing certain grants and scholarships to be used on certain expenses; directing certain applicants to always be given first priority status; updating statutory language; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Regina Goodwin (D)*, Andy Fugate (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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VA bill #SB390 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, delayed effective date, report.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which was established to collect an excise tax on apples grown in the Commonwealth, effective July 1, 2028. As part of this repeal, any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill also specifies that the excise tax on apples will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Additionally, the chair of the Apple Board is required to submit a final report detailing the board's receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services by June 30, 2028. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the Code of Virginia related to the repeal of the Apple Board and Fund, including adjustments to provisions concerning the exclusion of certain information from public disclosure and the preemption of commodity assessments by federal law.
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Bill Summary: Apple Board; repeal. Repeals the Apple Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, and provides that any funds remaining in the Apple Fund as of July 1, 2028, shall be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill provides that the excise tax levied on apples grown in the Commonwealth shall not be collected for the 2026 harvest season and requires the chair of the Apple Board to file a report with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services no later than June 30, 2028, with a statement of total receipts and disbursements of the Apple Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028. This bill is identical to HB 65.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Timmy French (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0024)
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VA bill #HB1385 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the governance of public higher education institutions in Virginia by extending the terms of governing board members from four to six years, and mandates that these boards establish policies for "shared governance," which is a system where different parts of the institution, like faculty, staff, and students, have a defined role in decision-making. The bill also requires the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to create model shared governance policies and to convene work groups to study and recommend improvements regarding legal counsel for institutions, including processes for reviewing and addressing inadequate legal representation. Additionally, these work groups will develop policies for governing board members to recuse themselves from decisions where they have a personal, financial, partisan, or ideological conflict of interest that could impair their objective judgment. The bill also includes provisions for training governing board members on their duties and ethical responsibilities, and clarifies the primary duties of these boards to advance the interests of the institution and the Commonwealth, while also prohibiting actions that restrict expression based on viewpoint or for ideological correction.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; governing boards; membership and duties; work groups. Revises the membership and duties of the governing board of each public institution of higher education by, among other things, increasing from four years to six years the terms of each member of the governing board and requiring the governing board of each public institution of higher education to adopt policies defining and implementing shared governance among the components of the institution's organizational structure. The bill also directs the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to convene work groups for the purpose of developing model shared governance policies, in accordance with the provisions of the bill, and for the purpose of studying and making recommendations on (i) institutional structures and processes relating to legal counsel; (ii) the current selection and use of outside legal counsel by public institutions of higher education; (iii) a process by which (a) the governing board of any public institution of higher education, the Governor, or the General Assembly or a committee thereof with relevant oversight responsibility, upon determining that the legal counsel of a public institution of higher education is not acting in the best interests of the institution, including due to a conflict of interest, failure to defend the lawful authority of the public institution of higher education, or failure to comply with state law, may request the Attorney General to review the adequacy of such legal representation and (b) upon a determination by the Attorney General or the General Assembly or a committee thereof with relevant oversight responsibility that such institution is not receiving adequate legal representation, the governing board of any public institution of higher education may request additional representation or approve alternate counsel as necessary to protect the interests of the institution; and (iv) policies for requiring any individual member of a governing board of a public institution of higher education to recuse himself from or not participate in any vote or decision of the governing board on any matter in which he has a personal or pecuniary interest or any partisan or ideological interest that would compromise his ability to vote or act objectively and in accordance with the primary duties set forth in relevant law. This bill incorporates HB 780, HB 939, and HB 1069 and is identical to SB 494.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lily Franklin (D)*, Betsy Carr (D)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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MO bill #SB1149 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact, a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to streamline professional licensing for athletic trainers across multiple states. The compact creates a framework that allows licensed athletic trainers to more easily practice in different member states by establishing a uniform set of requirements and a centralized data system. Key provisions include creating a multi-state licensure privilege, establishing an Athletic Trainer Compact Commission to oversee implementation, and developing a coordinated data system to track licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information. The compact aims to increase public access to athletic training services, reduce administrative burdens for practitioners, enhance workforce mobility (particularly for military members and their spouses), and maintain strong public health and safety standards. Member states must meet specific criteria to join, such as having a mechanism for investigating complaints, maintaining continuing competence standards, and participating in a background check system. The compact provides a mechanism for interstate cooperation in licensing, disciplinary actions, and information sharing, while preserving each state's individual regulatory authority over athletic trainers practicing within its borders.
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Bill Summary: Establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jamie Burger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: Voted Do Pass S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
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RI bill #H7305 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Access to Public Records Act, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. Key provisions include making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public, even if previously considered confidential under federal law or other state statutes, though restrictions on their use may still apply. It also clarifies that police reports of incidents that do not result in an arrest, and final reports from internal affairs investigations, are now public records, as is all police body-worn camera footage, which must be made available within 30 days of a request. The bill increases the civil fines for public officials who knowingly violate the Act from $2,000 to $4,000, and for reckless violations from $1,000 to $2,000, and allows for daily fines for improperly withheld records. Additionally, it introduces a process for public bodies to seek court orders to relieve them from fulfilling requests deemed to be made with the intent to disrupt government operations, while also providing relief for requesters if such complaints are dismissed. The timeframe for making arrest logs public has been extended from five days to thirty days after an arrest.
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Bill Summary: This act would make numerous changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public. Additionally, this act would include a police report of an incident that does not lead to an arrest as accessible to public records request. Any final reports of investigations conducted by internal affairs would be accessible to public records request. All police worn body camera footage would be accessible to public records request and would be made available within thirty (30) days. Arrest logs made within thirty (30) days of arrest, changed from five (5) days previously, would be accessible to public records request. A civil fine for public officials who knowingly violate this chapter would increase from two thousand dollars ($2,000) to four thousand dollars ($4,000), and if a public official recklessly violates this chapter a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000) is a change from one thousand dollars ($1,000) previously. There would also be relief in the case of a person filing frivolous request with the intent to disrupt government operations. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jason Knight (D)*, Pat Serpa (D), Brandon Potter (D), Terri Cortvriend (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Grace Diaz (D), Jennifer Boylan (D), Megan Cotter (D), Tina Spears (D), June Speakman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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NY bill #S09658 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Establishes a private right of action for any person whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed by another individual, without consent, for the purpose of harassing, threatening, intimidating, or causing harm to such person, or with reckless disregard as to whether such disclosure would cause such harm; defines personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new legal pathway, called a "private right of action," allowing individuals to sue someone who intentionally shares their "personally identifying information" without consent, if that disclosure was done to harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm them, or with a reckless disregard for whether it would cause harm. "Personally identifying information" is broadly defined to include details like home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers, biometric data, and specific location data, as long as it's not already lawfully and widely available to the public. The bill specifies that "disclose" means to publish, post, transmit, or otherwise make information available to another person through any medium. If successful in a lawsuit, individuals can seek court orders to stop the disclosure, recover actual damages (including financial losses and emotional distress), punitive damages up to $50,000, and legal costs. However, this right of action does not apply to reporting unlawful conduct, disclosures made during lawful law enforcement or legal proceedings, those made under a subpoena or court order, or disclosures related to matters of legitimate public concern like news reporting or protected expressive activities. The bill also clarifies that previous public availability of information doesn't automatically prevent a lawsuit if the disclosure was intentional and harmful, and it explicitly states that a criminal complaint or conviction is not required to bring a civil action under this law. The provisions of this bill are in addition to any other legal rights or remedies that may exist.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to establishing a private right of action for malicious disclosure of personally identifying information by another individual
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jamaal Bailey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
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RI bill #H7985 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law to require that all requests for public records include sufficient identifying information to verify the requester's identity and allow the public body to communicate about the request, meaning anonymous requests will no longer be accepted. The bill also clarifies that public bodies must establish written procedures for accessing public records, which should include designating a public records officer, providing instructions on how to make a request, and specifying where requests should be submitted, with these procedures to be posted online if a website is maintained.
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Bill Summary: This act would require all requests for public records to sufficiently identify information to permit verification of the requester’s identity and would allow the public body to communicate regarding the request. This act would not allow for anonymous public records requests. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Earl Read (D)*, Jackie Baginski (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Paul Santucci (R), Tom Noret (D), Pat Serpa (D), Bill O'Brien (D), Richard Fascia (R), Doc Corvese (D), David Bennett (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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NY bill #S01463 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an "extended producer responsibility" program for mattresses, meaning that the companies that manufacture or sell mattresses will be responsible for their end-of-life management. Specifically, mattress producers must develop and submit a plan to the state's environmental department for approval by December 31, 2028. This plan must outline how they will collect, transport, and recycle used mattresses in a convenient and cost-effective manner for consumers, with specific goals for collection site accessibility and increasing recycling rates over time. Producers are prohibited from selling mattresses in the state unless they are participating in an approved plan, and retailers must ensure the producers of the mattresses they sell are compliant. The bill also defines key terms like "producer" (anyone who manufactures or renovates mattresses sold in the state), "discarded mattress," and "recycle" (which excludes energy recovery and landfill disposal), and creates a Mattress Stewardship Advisory Board to advise the department on these plans. Enforcement provisions include civil penalties for violations, and the department is authorized to create necessary rules and regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing extended producer responsibility for mattresses
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• Introduced: 01/10/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*, Patricia Fahy (D), Pete Harckham (D), Rachel May (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/10/2025
• Last Action: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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PA bill #SB1253 • Last Action 03/30/2026
In interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), referred to as "the association," to establish separate playoffs and championships for athletics based on whether a school is a "boundary school" (a public school, excluding charter schools) or a "nonboundary school" (a charter school, parochial school, or private school). Before making any such changes, the PIAA's Executive Board ("the board") and the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee ("the oversight committee") must hold at least one joint public meeting in each of the association's districts to gather sworn testimony and comments from the public regarding the separation of playoffs. These meetings must comply with open meeting laws, including public notice and record-keeping requirements. Following these district meetings, the board will hold another open meeting to deliberate and discuss the potential fiscal impacts and rationale for separating playoffs for all, certain, or no sports, and will allow for public comment before making a final decision. The board will then recess to executive session to consider options for altering playoffs for all sports, certain sports, or making no changes, before resuming the public meeting to implement its chosen option. Finally, the association must provide its written decision and reasoning to the oversight committee within five days of this final meeting, and the act will take effect 30 days after enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.
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• Introduced: 03/30/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marty Flynn (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Education
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OK bill #SB2061 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Food policy; creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act, creating a new council within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to advise and coordinate efforts related to food policy in the state. The council will consist of eleven members appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, representing various stakeholders including agricultural producers, food security initiatives, health departments, universities, and food banks. The council's responsibilities include fostering connections between farmers and local organizations to promote "local food" (food produced within Oklahoma) and "sustainable food" (food produced in a way that is economically viable, environmentally protective, and accessible), strengthening farm-to-school programs, improving producer-to-consumer access through farmers markets and "agritourism" (tourism related to agricultural activities), and assessing the impact of local food systems on economic development and public health. The council will operate under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act, meaning its meetings and records will be publicly accessible, and will submit an annual report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders. Members will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for travel expenses.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to food policy; creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act; providing short title; defining terms; establishing membership of the Oklahoma Food Policy Council; providing for membership terms; providing for filling of vacancies; requiring compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act; allowing for reimbursement of certain expenses; providing for an advisory and coordinating role to connect farmers, community gardens, and local organizations; promoting sustainable locally grown food and farm-to-school initiatives; supporting producer-to-consumer access, farmers markets, and agritourism; providing for collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; requiring annual reporting to the Governor and the Legislature; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Nikki Nice (D)*, Jim Grego (R)*, Aletia Timmons (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Agriculture
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WA bill #SB6002 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Concerning driver privacy protections.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, which are technologies that convert images of license plates into computer-readable data. The legislation aims to balance public safety needs with individual privacy rights, acknowledging the increasing use of surveillance technology. Key provisions include defining what constitutes an ALPR system and its associated data, and strictly limiting how agencies can access and use this information. Law enforcement agencies can use ALPR data for specific investigations, such as identifying stolen vehicles, locating missing persons, or finding individuals with outstanding felony warrants, but not for general surveillance. Parking enforcement agencies can use it to enforce parking restrictions or identify vehicles for impoundment under specific local ordinances. Transportation agencies can use it for traffic management and commercial vehicle enforcement. The bill prohibits the use of ALPR systems for immigration enforcement or to track constitutionally protected activities. It also sets strict limits on data retention, generally requiring data to be deleted within 21 days unless it's part of an ongoing investigation or legal process, with specific exceptions for parking enforcement, traffic studies, and commercial vehicle enforcement. The bill also prohibits the sale or rental of ALPR data and requires vendors to implement technical controls to prevent unauthorized sharing. Violations can lead to criminal penalties, including gross misdemeanor charges, and individuals harmed by violations can pursue civil action for damages. Agencies using ALPR systems must register them with the Attorney General and adopt policies governing their use, submitting annual reports on their practices.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to driver privacy protections and automated 2 license plate reader systems; adding a new chapter to Title 10 RCW; 3 prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency. 4
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Yasmin Trudeau (D)*, Jeff Holy (R), Emily Alvarado (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Mike Chapman (D), Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Claudia Kauffman (D), Liz Lovelett (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Jamie Pedersen (D), Sharon Shewmake (D), Vandana Slatter (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 116
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 3/30/2026.
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NY bill #A10759 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Relates to the maximum allowable timeframes to respond to requests for records under the freedom of information act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to shorten the maximum allowable timeframes for government agencies to respond to requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access information from federal, state, and local government agencies. Currently, agencies must respond within five business days, but this bill introduces new, gradually decreasing deadlines for providing records once a request has been approved in whole or in part. Specifically, for requests made before December 31, 2027, agencies will have 180 days; for requests made in 2028, they will have 90 days; and for requests made on or after January 1, 2029, they will have 60 days. The bill also outlines specific conditions under which an agency can extend these deadlines, such as if federal law prevents timely review, if employees cannot safely access records, or if the records are too voluminous to review within the allotted time. If an extension is granted, the agency must notify the requester in writing with detailed reasons, provide monthly progress updates, and inform the committee on open government, with all notifications signed by the agency's commissioner. This act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, with the new deadlines for responding to requests not applying to records already involved in litigation with third parties on that date.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to timeframes for responding to requests for records under the freedom of information act
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• Introduced: 03/30/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 11 : Steven Raga (D)*, George Alvarez (D), Noah Burroughs (D), Jessica González-Rojas (D), Ron Kim (D), Maryjane Shimsky (D), Tony Simone (D), Angelo Santabarbara (D), Phil Steck (D), Anna Kelles (D), Karines Reyes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: referred to governmental operations
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MA bill #H2745 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Establishing an elected and appointed board for the Hampden County Regional Retirement System
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new governance structure for the Hampden County Regional Retirement System, creating a seven-member board with a unique composition of elected and appointed members. Specifically, six board members will be elected: three at-large by all system members (active and retired), one by community agency administrators, one by housing authority and district administrators, and one by administrators from other regional agencies. The seventh member will be appointed by the system's member agency treasurers for a three-year term. Administrators from member agencies will oversee the board, including electing three board members and approving bylaws by a two-thirds vote. The board will be responsible for hiring the system administrator, approving budgets, and overseeing operations. Board members are limited to three consecutive terms, with staggered terms to ensure continuity. The board must elect a chair every two years, and no more than two board members can be from the same member agency. The bill also requires the board to create comprehensive bylaws within 180 days of formation, covering organizational structure, election procedures, investment policies, and other key administrative functions. The new governance structure aims to ensure diverse representation and transparent management of the regional retirement system.
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Bill Summary: Relative to establishing an elected and appointed board for the Hampden County Regional Retirement System. Public Service.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/12/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Ashe (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
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WA bill #SB6246 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Climate Commitment Act to refine how emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, which are industries that produce significant emissions and are at risk of moving to regions with less stringent environmental regulations, are treated. It clarifies that EITE facilities are identified by specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as they existed on January 1, 2026, and expands the definition to include "facilities" rather than just "manufacturing businesses." The bill also establishes a framework for allocating free emissions allowances to these facilities, with allocations adjusted over time based on emissions reduction benchmarks, and allows for adjustments if facilities can demonstrate technical or economic infeasibility for further reductions. Furthermore, it mandates reporting by EITE facilities on their greenhouse gas emissions and feasible reduction measures, with these reports being confidential to protect proprietary information, and sets up a process for the legislature to consider future allowance schedules for these facilities beyond 2034, while also requiring a study on emissions and job leakage risks, though this specific study was vetoed due to lack of funding.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade- 2 exposed facilities under the climate commitment act; amending RCW 3 70A.65.110; adding a new section to chapter 70A.65 RCW; creating a 4 new section; and providing expiration dates. 5
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vandana Slatter (D)*, Sharon Shewmake (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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FL bill #H1113 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families. It defines "victim" as someone who suffers harm from a crime, and "family member" to include spouses, children, parents, legal guardians, or siblings, excluding the accused. The bill makes information that could identify or locate a victim, such as their name, personal identification number, contact details, or assets, confidential and exempt from public disclosure, especially when held by agencies that regularly interact with victims. This exemption also extends to the victim's lawful representatives, family members, and next of kin, to prevent them from being located, intimidated, harassed, or abused. Importantly, for law enforcement officers who become victims in the line of duty, their names will be confidential and exempt for 72 hours after the incident, and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the information becomes public. The bill emphasizes that these exemptions are necessary to prevent further trauma, deter victims from cooperating with law enforcement due to fear of retaliation, and balance public access with the need for victim safety.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim's family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated or received by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing applicability; providing that the name of a law enforcement officer in a public record which identifies him or her as a victim of crime in specified circumstances is confidential and exempt for 72 hours and providing that such information is exempt for 60 days thereafter; providing construction; providing for hb1113 -01-erLegislature future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kaylee Tuck (R)*, Dan Daley (D), Dotie Joseph (D), Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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WA bill #SB6355 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Concerning the electric transmission system.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Washington Electric Transmission Authority to improve the reliability, resilience, and affordability of the state's electric transmission system, which is currently insufficient to meet growing electricity demand from electrification and new clean energy sources, and to withstand extreme weather events. The authority will coordinate the expansion and upgrading of transmission infrastructure, identify high-priority transmission corridors, and partner with utilities and developers. It will be overseen by a board of directors with diverse expertise and will work to protect natural resources, avoid impacts on vulnerable communities, support jobs, and mitigate wildfire risks. The bill also creates dedicated accounts for the authority's operating and capital expenses and outlines provisions for tribal consultation, property tax in-lieu payments, and the use of qualified workers and prevailing wages for construction and maintenance.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to creating partnerships to improve the 2 reliability and capacity of the electric transmission system, 3 including through a Washington electric transmission authority; 4 reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 5 43.84.092, 43.84.092, and 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 6 43.21F RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding a new 7 chapter to Title 43 RCW; providing effective dates; providing a 8 contingent effective date; providing expiration dates; and providing 9 contingent expiration dates. 10
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Victoria Hunt (D)*, Claudia Kauffman (D), Mike Chapman (D), Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Jamie Pedersen (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Sharon Shewmake (D), Derek Stanford (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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FL bill #H1445 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Pub. Rec./Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to establish a public records exemption for patient information held in the Parkinson's disease registry, meaning this specific information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws (like s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution). This exemption is necessary to protect individuals' privacy, prevent harassment or solicitation, and ensure the registry functions effectively. However, this confidential information can still be shared with the Parkinson's Disease Research Board and with private entities contracted to manage the registry, provided these entities agree to strict conditions, including submitting research plans, maintaining confidentiality, destroying data after research, and refraining from contacting patients directly. This exemption is temporary and will be automatically repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively chooses to extend it.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; creating s. 1004.43521, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for specified patient information for the Parkinson's disease registry; authorizing certain information to be disclosed under certain circumstances; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Demi Busatta Cabrera (R)*, Jim Mooney (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Chapter No. 2026-10
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WV bill #HB5381 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to consolidate and enhance West Virginia's energy development policy and planning under the direction of the Office of Energy, by transferring the Office of Coalfield Community Development into the Office of Energy and establishing the "Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026." The Office of Energy will be repurposed to develop a long-term energy policy that embraces various energy sources including coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, hydrogen, and geothermal, with a focus on stability, efficiency, innovation, baseload generation, low cost, independence, and security. The bill also repeals the "Coal Fired Grid Stabilization Act of 2023" and integrates its elements into a new "Comprehensive Grid Stabilization and Energy Security Act of 2026," while empowering the Office of Energy to hold stakeholder meetings, develop strategies for various energy sources, identify suitable sites for energy projects, create criteria for energy-ready communities, and develop a state energy security plan, including conducting energy emergency exercises.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend and reenact §5B-2A-1, §5B-2A-3, §5B-2A-4, §5B-2A-9, §5B-2A-12, §5B-2F-1, §5B-2F-2, §5B-2F-3, §5B-2F-4, §5B-2H-2, §5B-2J-2, §5B-2N-1, §5B-2N-2, §5B-2N-3, and §5B-2N-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, to amend the code by adding new sections, designated §5B-2F-1a, §5B-2F-2a, §5B-2N-1a, §5B-2N-2b, §5B-2N-4a, §5B-2N-5, §5B-2N-6, and to repeal §5B-2A-10, §5B-2A-14, §5B-2F-5, §5B-2O-1, §5B-2O-2, §5B-2O-3, §5B-2O-4, all relating to the consolidation and development of a comprehensive energy development policy and plan under the direction of the West Virginia Office of Energy; transferring the Office of Coalfield Community Development as a program within the Office of Energy; eliminating annual report of the Office of Coalfield Community Development; eliminating the sunset date of the Office of Coalfield Community Development; establishing the Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026; eliminating outdated and misaligned duties of the Office of Energy; repurposing the Office of Energy with developing a long-lasting energy policy that embraces coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, hydrogen, and geothermal sources of energy that emphasizes stability, efficiency, innovation, stable baseload generation, low cost, independence, and security; eliminating the Office of Energy’s responsibility to develop an energy savings contracting program; empowering the Office of Energy to hold stakeholder meetings to develop a comprehensive energy plan and policy; granting the Office of Energy rulemaking powers; including the Office of Energy in the list of agencies empowered to assist in the growth of the Marcellus gas and natural gas liquid industries; repealing Coal Fired Grid Stabilization Act of 2023 and merging its elements into the newly created Comprehensive Grid Stabilization and Energy Security Act of 2026; creating definitions for the act; directing the Office of Energy to develop strategies for developing coal, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, natural gas, and nuclear; directing the Office of Energy to submit an annual report of its findings and recommendations; authorizing the Office of Energy to identify and designate suitable sites for coal, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, natural gas, or nuclear electric generation projects; authorizing the Office of Energy to develop and adopt criteria for energy-ready community designations for local governments; directing the Office of Energy to develop a state energy security plan and to conduct energy emergency exercises to access the state’s energy emergency readiness; providing for reporting regarding emergency readiness; and technical cleanup of amended and reenacted sections.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Roger Hanshaw (R)*, Sean Hornbuckle (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 63
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
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SD bill #HB1326 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to cover the essential operational costs of the state's legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as the ongoing expenses of state institutions, interest payments on the public debt, and funding for common schools. It outlines specific budget allocations and adjustments for various state departments and agencies, detailing changes in expenditure authority and full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The bill also includes provisions for transferring funds between different state accounts and specifies per diem rates and expense reimbursements for members of various state boards, councils, commissions, and advisory bodies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 578
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PA bill #HB1191 • Last Action 03/30/2026
In railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste, for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for hazard impact assessment; and imposing penalties.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance railroad safety in Pennsylvania by implementing several new regulations and requirements. It prohibits railroads from blocking highway crossings for more than five minutes, which could delay emergency vehicles, and imposes a $10,000 civil penalty for each violation. The bill also limits the length of freight or work trains to 8,500 feet on main tracks or branch lines. Furthermore, it grants collective bargaining representatives the authority to monitor railroad safety practices and operations, including taking photographs and conducting investigations on railroad property, without being considered trespassers. The legislation mandates that trains or light engines used for freight movement must have a crew of at least two individuals, with specific exceptions for smaller railroads and provisions for medical emergencies, and establishes escalating civil penalties for violations. It requires railroads to install and maintain functional wayside detector systems, which are electronic devices that scan trains for defects like hot wheel bearings or dragging equipment, and mandates reporting to the Federal Railroad Administration if a railroad fails to cooperate or is found non-compliant. The bill also calls for a study on the transportation of hazardous materials or waste by railroads, including an examination of existing laws and recommendations for strengthening safety requirements and penalties, and establishes a reporting system for such transportation, with data accessible only to emergency management agencies. Finally, it requires rail carriers to submit a hazard impact assessment to the commission and the Department of Transportation before constructing or expanding railyards if it affects traffic patterns or safety at public grade crossings, and to implement mitigation plans if high-risk intersections are identified, with penalties for non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and, <-- for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste AND FOR HAZARD IMPACT ASSESSMENT; and <-- imposing penalties.
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• Introduced: 04/10/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Rob Matzie (D)*, Danilo Burgos (D), Mandy Steele (D), Dan Deasy (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Maureen Madden (D), José Giral (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Chris Pielli (D), Bob Freeman (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Jim Haddock (D), Steve Malagari (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Nathan Davidson (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Perry Warren (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Lou Schmitt (R), John Inglis (D), James Prokopiak (D), Brandon Markosek (D), Roni Green (D), Tarik Khan (D), Tim Briggs (D), Justin Fleming (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
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PA bill #HB802 • Last Action 03/30/2026
In procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law to expand exceptions for public records in two key ways. First, it modifies the existing provision about notes and working papers prepared by public officials, adding a new category that allows materials created to assist individuals with disabilities (such as braille translations or large print materials) to be exempt from public disclosure. Second, the bill creates a new exception that protects the identity of claimants or victims in settlements involving sexual harassment or sexual assault claims. Additionally, the bill clarifies that while financial records are generally open to public access, agencies can still redact certain protected information, including the new sexual harassment/assault settlement exception. The changes aim to provide additional privacy protections for vulnerable individuals, particularly those with disabilities and those who have experienced sexual harassment or assault, while maintaining the general principle of transparency in government records. The amendments will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), entitled "An act providing for access to public information, for a designated open-records officer in each Commonwealth agency, local agency, judicial agency and legislative agency, for procedure, for appeal of agency determination, for judicial review and for the Office of Open Records; imposing penalties; providing for reporting by State-related institutions; requiring the posting of certain State contract information on the Internet; and making related repeals," in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Liz Hanbidge (D)*, Carol Hill-Evans (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Ben Sanchez (D), José Giral (D), Tarik Khan (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Mary Jo Daley (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Roni Green (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/05/2025
• Last Action: Referred to State Government
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SD bill #HB1149 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states without needing a separate license in each state. This aims to improve public access to athletic training services and support the mobility of athletic trainers, especially active military members and their spouses. To achieve this, the bill establishes procedures for criminal background checks for athletic trainers seeking to participate in the compact and outlines the definitions, requirements, and operational framework for the compact, including the creation of an Athletic Trainer Compact Commission to oversee its implementation and ensure uniformity in standards and disciplinary actions across member states.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Taylor Rehfeldt (R)*, Sydney Davis (R), Eric Emery (D), Tim Goodwin (R), Liz Larson (D), Peri Pourier (R), Nicole Uhre-Balk (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 578
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IL bill #SB2413 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act to establish a comprehensive paid leave system for workers in Illinois. The program will provide eligible employees with up to 18 weeks of paid leave (with an additional 9 weeks possible for pregnancy-related conditions), funded through a payroll premium contribution split between employers and employees (starting at 1.12% of wages, with employees paying 40% and employers paying 60%). Beginning January 1, 2028, employees can take paid leave for various reasons, including caring for a family member with a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, addressing their own serious health condition, reproductive health care, dealing with domestic or sexual violence, and certain military-related exigencies. To be eligible, workers must have earned at least $1,600 during their base period, with benefits calculated at 90% of their average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,200 per week. The bill establishes a Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor to administer the program, creates a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund, and provides job protection and other safeguards for workers taking leave. Self-employed individuals may also elect to be covered, and the program includes provisions for employer equivalent plans, penalties for violations, and annual reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/08/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 12 : Ram Villivalam (D)*, Cristina Castro (D), Omar Aquino (D), Rob Martwick (D), Mike Simmons (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Laura Fine (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Karina Villa (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Mike Porfirio (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB5276 • Last Action 03/27/2026
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER-SAFETY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act by adding law enforcement officers to the definition of "public official," meaning that these officers will now be covered by the protections afforded to public officials under this Act, which generally relates to safeguarding their personal information and privacy.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act. Adds law enforcement officers to the definition of "public official".
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4996 • Last Action 03/27/2026
UTILITIES-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois laws concerning utilities and energy generation. It modifies provisions related to virtual power plant programs, establishing that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) must set compensation values for eligible energy storage systems, including a minimum upfront payment of $250 per kilowatt-hour for systems that haven't received a rebate, and $0 for those that have. Utilities are also required to facilitate customer information sharing with aggregators to improve participation. The bill extends the duration for certain distributed generation and storage rebates until December 31, 2029, or a later "threshold date," and sets the rebate value at $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity. It also clarifies setback distances for commercial wind and solar energy facilities, limiting county restrictions on fencing near public rights-of-way to 50 feet. Additionally, the definition of a "community renewable generation project" is updated to cap its nameplate capacity at 5,000 kilowatts, down from 10,000 kilowatts.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning virtual power plant programs, provides that, in setting the values of upfront payment and performance payment compensation under the provisions, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall set values for eligible systems that include energy storage that are, taking into account the time value of money, not less than: (A) for an eligible system that did not receive and agrees not to apply for a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $250 per kilowatt-hour nameplate capacity paid on the date the system is placed in service; or (B) for an eligible system that received a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $0 per kilowatt-hour. Provides that, to facilitate adoption and participation, a utility must allow and enable participating customers to expeditiously share their customer information with aggregators to serve customers and comply with any reporting requirements. In provisions concerning distributed generation and storage rebates, provides that, until the later of December 31, 2029 or the threshold date (rather than until December 31, 2029), the value of specified rebates shall be $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity, measured as nominal DC power output, of the distributed generation. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning setback distances for commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities, specifies that the ability of a county to require a reasonable setback distance between fencing and public rights-of-way if the requirement is not specific to commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities and does not preclude the development of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities or the ability of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities to comply with the requirements set forth in the provisions shall not exceed 50 feet between fencing and public rights-of-way. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that a "community renewable generation project" means an electric generating facility that, among other things, is limited in nameplate capacity to less than or equal to 5,000 kilowatts (rather than 10,000 kilowatts). Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Robyn Gabel (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5517 • Last Action 03/27/2026
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Police Training Act to establish a new Certification Enforcement Unit within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (let's call it the Board), which will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases where law enforcement officers may have engaged in conduct that warrants decertification (meaning their certification to be a police officer is revoked). This new unit will be led by a Deputy Director appointed by the Board, who must have significant experience in law enforcement, criminal law, civil-rights law, or government investigations, and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership. Investigators hired for this unit will need at least two years of investigative experience and may have prior law enforcement experience. The bill also renames the Certification Review Panel to the Decertification Review Panel and clarifies that during formal complaint hearings, the Certification Enforcement Unit must prove an officer committed decertifying conduct by clear and convincing evidence, and all such hearings will be open to the public. The Panel will vote to decertify an officer if misconduct is proven by clear and convincing evidence and there are no significant mitigating factors that outweigh the seriousness of the misconduct. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies and the Illinois State Police are now required to promptly notify the Board when an officer is discharged or dismissed for specific policy violations, such as assault, sexual assault, bribery, untruthfulness, excessive force, or abuse of public trust.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates the Certification Enforcement Unit within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Removes the Review Committee created within the Board. Provides that the Certification Enforcement Unit shall be headed by the Deputy Director of the Certification Enforcement Unit. Provides that the Deputy Director of the Certification Enforcement Unit shall be appointed by the Board and must have (1) substantial experience in law enforcement, criminal law, civil-rights law, or government investigations and (2) demonstrated integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership. Provides that any investigator hired to serve in the Certification Enforcement Unit must have at least 2 years of prior investigative experience and may have previously served as a certified or licensed law enforcement officer. Changes the name of the Certification Review Panel to the Decertification Review Panel. In provisions concerning formal complaint hearings, provides that, at the hearing, the Certification Enforcement Unit bears the burden of proving that the officer committed the decertifying conduct by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that all hearings shall be open to the public. In provisions concerning certification review meetings, provides that the Panel shall vote to decertify the officer if a simple majority of the Panel finds that (1) any alleged decertification conduct has been proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (2) there is no mitigating factor or combination of mitigating factors that significantly outweigh the seriousness of the misconduct and the impact of the misconduct on the victim and the community. Provides that a law enforcement agency and the Illinois State Police shall notify the Board when an officer is discharged or dismissed because of a sustained violation of a department, agency, or Illinois State Police policy that includes assault, sexual assault, bribery, coercion, fraud, theft, untruthfulness, bias, excessive force, conduct that constitutes a significant abuse of the public trust, or reflects an unfitness to serve, or any other specified conduct. The agency shall provide information regarding the nature of the violation. The notification shall occur as soon as the officer is discharged or dismissed. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3342 • Last Action 03/27/2026
CALUMET COMMUNITY MED DIST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Calumet City Community Medical District, establishing a new governmental entity with specific purposes focused on healthcare and medical research development. The district will be geographically coterminous with Calumet City and will be governed by a Commission consisting of 9 appointed commissioners (3 each appointed by the Governor, the Mayor of Calumet City, and the Cook County Board President) and 3 ex officio commissioners from state agencies. The Commission's primary goals include attracting and retaining medical facilities, research centers, and high-technology enterprises, with the power to acquire and develop property, construct medical-related facilities, and provide relocation assistance. The Commission cannot levy taxes and will be subject to public transparency laws like the Open Meetings Act. It will have the ability to apply for grants, accept assessments and fees, and enter into contracts, but must prepare and approve a comprehensive master plan before taking certain actions. The bill also amends related state laws to incorporate the new medical district, including updates to the Court of Claims Act, Eminent Domain Act, and State Finance Act to recognize the new district's legal status and create a special income fund. The Auditor General will conduct periodic audits of the Commission's operations, and the Attorney General will serve as its legal advisor.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Calumet City Community Medical District Act. Creates the Calumet City Community Medical District with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of Calumet City. Creates the Commission of the District with 9 appointed commissioners and 3 ex officio commissioners. Contains provisions related to the operation of the District, rights and powers of the District and Commission, acquisition, management, and disposition of property, and other provisions. Amends the Eminent Domain Act and State Finance Act making conforming changes. Amends the Court of Claims Act replacing a reference to a dissolved medical district commission with the Calumet City Community Medical District Commission and the other existing medical district commissions. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Thaddeus Jones (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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NY bill #S09603 • Last Action 03/27/2026
Requires members of a public body to complete a minimum of two hours of training, with one hour on the state's open meetings law and one hour on freedom of information law; requires certain local, city, county, town and village public body members to complete such training as well.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires local public officers, including village, town, and city clerks, attorneys, and designated records access and appeal officers, to complete at least two hours of training annually. This training must include a minimum of one hour dedicated to understanding the state's open meetings law, which governs how public bodies conduct their meetings to ensure transparency, and another hour focused on the freedom of information law (FOIL), which grants the public the right to access government records. The training content will be approved by the committee on open government and can be delivered through various methods like online courses or in-person classes, with proof of completion to be filed annually.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring members of a public body to complete a minimum level of training on the state's open meetings law and freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 03/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Shelley Mayer (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/27/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE
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IL bill #HB5289 • Last Action 03/27/2026
SCH CD-CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EDUC
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that starting with the 2027-2028 school year, all public high schools in Illinois must incorporate a unit of instruction on civic engagement into their curriculum, requiring students to attend an open meeting of a local government body, such as a municipality, township, county, or special district, which are all units of government responsible for local services and decision-making; if in-person attendance is not possible, virtual attendance will be permitted.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, every public high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction on civic engagement. Provides that, as part of the unit of instruction, students must attend an open meeting of the governing body of a special district, the corporate authorities of a municipality, the township board of a township, the county board of a county, or any similar governing or legislating body of a unit of government. Provides that, if physical attendance at such a meeting is not feasible, then attendance may be virtual.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Justin Cochran (D)*, Joyce Mason (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5301 • Last Action 03/27/2026
HEALTH FACILITIES-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Global Hospital Budget Authority Act, creating a Global Hospital Budget Authority within the Department of Public Health, overseen by a Global Hospital Budget Board. This Board will be responsible for implementing a global budget model for hospitals, where participating hospitals receive a prospectively set annual budget for eligible services from participating payers (insurers, government programs, or Medicaid managed care organizations). The bill also amends existing laws to allow hospitals more flexibility in meeting staffing and service-line requirements through mechanisms like telemedicine and affiliation agreements, and clarifies rules for employing physicians. Additionally, it modifies the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act to introduce stricter oversight for changes in hospital ownership, particularly those involving private equity or financial investors, requiring detailed disclosures, community health impact assessments, and potentially imposing conditions on transactions to ensure continued access to essential services and quality of care.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Global Hospital Budget Authority Act. Defines terms. Established the Global Hospital Budget Authority as a Division of the Department of Public Health. Provides that the powers and duties of the Authority shall be vested in and exercised by the Global Hospital Budget Board, which shall have the sole power to employ staff, including an executive director, legal counsel, consultants, or any other staff deemed necessary by the Board to effectuate the purposes of the Act. Provides that individuals employed by the Board shall not be employees of the State for any purpose, including for purposes of compensation, pension benefits, or retirement. Sets forth provisions concerning membership requirements; powers and duties of the Board; roles of participating payers; roles of participant hospitals; data collection and retention; confidentiality of data, contracts, and agreements; and the Global Hospital Budget Fund. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that, in reviewing and issuing permits and licenses, the Department shall accept, as factors that satisfy staffing and service-line presence requirements, one or a combination of the following alternative mechanisms if the Department finds that patient safety and continuity of care are maintained: (i) on-site staffing by appropriately licensed clinicians; (ii) written and operative affiliation agreements meeting standards adopted by the Department that provide timely specialty coverage; (iii) documented telemedicine coverage that meets certain standards; or (iv) a waiver issued under certain provisions for a rural or critical access hospital. In provisions concerning requirements for the employment of physicians, provides that employing entities may employ physicians to practice medicine in all of its branches if employment, privileging, and oversight requirements are met. Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; certificates of exemption for change of ownership of a health care facility; applications for permit for discontinuation of a health care facility or category of service; and the powers and duties of State Board. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Suzanne Ness (D)*, Lilian Jiménez (D), Dan Didech (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB0048 • Last Action 03/27/2026
OMA-TOURISM/CONVENTION BDS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to expand existing provisions related to meeting participation for local workforce investment areas to also include tourism boards, convention center boards, and civic center boards. Specifically, the bill allows these boards to establish a quorum through interactive video conferencing across multiple public building locations, and permits their members to attend meetings remotely under certain conditions. The bill updates terminology, replacing references to "local workforce innovation areas" with "local workforce investment areas" and provides these boards with similar flexibility in meeting attendance as other public bodies with jurisdiction over large geographic areas. Key provisions include allowing board members to participate remotely due to personal illness, employment obligations, family emergencies, or unexpected childcare needs, while requiring advance notification to the recording secretary and adherence to specific procedural rules adopted by the board. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for these types of public bodies in conducting their meetings while maintaining transparency and public access.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. In a provision permitting an interactive video conference in establishing a quorum for a local workforce investment area in an open meeting of that public body, with certain conditions, adds that a tourism board, convention center board, or civic center board also is permitted to use an interactive video conference in establishing a quorum, with the same conditions. In a provision exempting a local workforce innovation area, with certain conditions, from requirements to be physically present at the location of a closed meeting, adds the same exemption for a tourism board, convention center board, or civic center board, with the same conditions. In a provision exempting a local workforce innovation area, with certain conditions, from limitations regarding attendance by members of a public body by a means other than physical presence, adds the same exemption for a tourism board, convention center board, or civic center board, with the same conditions. Replaces references to "local workforce innovation areas" with references to "local workforce investment areas" in provisions regarding exemptions from requirements to be physically present at the location of a closed meeting and exemptions from limitations regarding attendance by other than physical presence.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 01/08/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : David Friess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5484 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA PRIVATE INFO-GENDER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "private information," which refers to sensitive personal data that public bodies may withhold from public disclosure. Specifically, it adds "gender identity," "sexual orientation," and "gender expression" to the list of identifiers considered private information, alongside existing categories like social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and personal email addresses. This change means that information related to an individual's gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression, when held by a public body, will now be protected under the same privacy provisions as other sensitive personal data, preventing its automatic release through public records requests.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. In the definition of "private information", includes gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Beth Canty (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5332 • Last Action 03/27/2026
PUBLIC SAFETY-BENEFITS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) to clarify eligibility for benefits for surviving spouses and to redefine when certain benefits are triggered. Specifically, it mandates that health coverage and educational benefits are only provided if a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or correctional officer is killed in the line of duty, as defined by the Illinois Line of Duty Compensation Act, rather than under broader circumstances previously outlined. Additionally, a significant change is that a surviving spouse will no longer be required to provide a notarized affidavit or other notarized proof that they have not remarried to receive benefits guaranteed under the Act. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that required health coverage benefits and education benefits are contingent on the law enforcement officer being killed in the line of duty. Provides that a surviving spouse shall not be required to submit a notarized affidavit or other notarized documentation attesting that the surviving spouse has not been remarried as a condition of eligibility for any benefit, payment, or right guaranteed under the Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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NY bill #S09607 • Last Action 03/27/2026
Requires agencies subject to FOIL requirements to promulgate rules and regulations regarding to whom a requestor may appeal a denial and how to request records from or appeal a denial; makes certain provisions relating to publication of contact information for FOIL requests and appeals.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to establish clear procedures for how individuals can appeal a denial of access to records and how to submit requests for records, including specifying mailing and email addresses for these appeals and requests. It also mandates that agencies post contact information for their records access officers and the individuals or bodies responsible for hearing appeals on their websites, along with details on how to request records in person, by mail, email, or any other designated method. Furthermore, agencies with websites must allow for online submission of record requests and appeals of denials, and must accept and respond to appeals submitted via email. The bill aims to make the FOIL process more accessible and transparent by standardizing and publicizing these procedures.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to certain reforms for agencies subject to the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 03/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rachel May (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/27/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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IL bill #HB5221 • Last Action 03/27/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle personal data of Illinois residents, taking effect on January 1, 2027. It grants consumers rights such as the ability to confirm if their data is being processed, access, correct, and delete their personal data, and obtain a portable copy of their data. Crucially, consumers will have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data, targeted advertising (which is defined as ads selected based on a consumer's past online activities to predict their preferences), and profiling for automated decisions that have significant legal or similarly significant effects on them, such as decisions about financial services or housing. The Act also outlines responsibilities for data controllers (entities that determine the purposes and means of data processing) and processors (entities that process data on behalf of controllers), including requirements for data security and transparency through privacy notices. It includes specific provisions for small businesses and makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act, while also preempting local home rule authority on these matters.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Sets forth provisions concerning agreements between personal data processors and controllers. Provides for consumer personal data rights, including the right to opt out of the processing of personal data concerning the consumer for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of automated decisions that produce legal effects. Sets forth provisions concerning the responsibilities of controllers; requirements for small businesses; and data privacy and protection assessments. Provides for civil penalties. Preempts home rule. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Edgar González (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB2170 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-RECURRENT REQUESTERS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify the definition and treatment of "recurrent requesters" by reducing the number of record requests that qualify a person as a recurrent requester. Specifically, the bill lowers the thresholds from 50 to 40 total requests in 12 months, from 15 to 10 requests within a 30-day period, and from 7 to 5 requests within a 7-day period. The bill also extends the response time for public bodies from 21 to 30 business days when handling requests from recurrent requesters. Additionally, the bill specifies that notice of recurrent requester status must be provided only once every 30 days, and it introduces a new provision making it a violation of the Act for designated recurrent requesters to knowingly obtain public records without disclosing their status. The changes aim to balance the public's right to access information with the administrative burden on public bodies, while maintaining exceptions for news media, non-profit, scientific, and academic organizations whose requests are made for informational, educational, or research purposes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Reduces the number of record requests that must be made for a person to be considered a recurrent requester under the Act. Provides that public bodies must respond to requests from recurrent requesters with 30 (rather than 21) days after receipt of a request. Specifies that notice that requests are being treated as recurrent requests must be provided only once every 30 days. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for persons designated as recurrent requesters to knowingly obtain a public record without disclosing their status as recurrent requesters.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB5145 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify that it does not intend to bypass court processes for determining the public availability of law enforcement records such as arrest and booking details, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, 9-1-1 audio, and crime scene photos, unless these records are relevant to a requester's current or potential case or claim. It also increases the maximum fee for black and white copies from 15 to 25 cents per page, modifies fees for searching, retrieving, and reviewing records for commercial requests, and exempts certain law enforcement records from disclosure unless they are relevant to a requester's case or claim.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Specifies that the Act is not intended to circumvent the process used by the courts to address whether arrest and booking records, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, in-car camera footage, 9-1-1 audio files, crime scene photographs, or other similar law enforcement records are to be made publicly available, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester. Increases the cap on the fee that may be imposed for black and white copies from 15 cents per page to 25 cents per page. Makes changes to the fees public bodies may charge for time spent by personnel in searching for and retrieving a requested record or examining the record for necessary redactions. Exempts from disclosure under the Act specified law enforcement records, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzanne Ness (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB2171 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "commercial purpose" in the context of public record requests. Specifically, it clarifies that a commercial purpose includes not only selling or reselling public records, but also any use that advances the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made. The bill maintains an important exception for news media, non-profit, scientific, and academic organizations, which will not have their requests considered commercial if the principal purpose is to disseminate news, create opinion pieces, or conduct research and education. This modification aims to provide more precise guidance on what constitutes a commercial purpose when requesting public records, potentially helping public bodies better understand and respond to information requests while protecting the interests of organizations seeking information for public benefit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, as used in the Act, the term "commercial purpose" means, among other things, the use of any part of a public record or records, or information derived from public records, in any form for any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D), Seth Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB5085 • Last Action 03/27/2026
VETS ASSISTANCE COMM-BUDGET
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective immediately, amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act to enhance transparency and accountability for Veterans Assistance Commissions. Starting January 1, 2027, these commissions must create and publish their budgets online, followed by a public hearing within 30 days. The budget will require approval from both the full commission membership and the county board of the county where the commission is organized. Furthermore, commissions will be required to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as their respective county or the largest government entity that financially supports them, and all commissions will be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, which grants the public the right to access government information.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Provides that for each fiscal year after January 1, 2027, each Veterans Assistance Commission shall prepare a budget and publish the budget on its official website. Provides that a public hearing on the contents of the budget shall occur within 30 days of its publication. Provides that the budget must be approved by the full Commission membership and by the county board of the county where the Veterans Assistance Commission is organized. Requires each Veterans Assistance Commission to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as its respective county or the largest sponsoring government entity based on financial contribution, not population. Provides that all Veterans Assistance Commissions are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB2184 • Last Action 03/27/2026
USE AND RESEARCH-ENTHEOGENS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act, which establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the legal use of psilocybin in Illinois. The bill aims to develop a safe, accessible, and therapeutic approach to psilocybin services for adults 21 and older, focusing on harm reduction and mental health treatment. Key provisions include establishing an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to guide policy, creating a licensing system for psilocybin product manufacturers, service centers, and facilitators, and implementing strict guidelines for psilocybin administration. The legislation requires multiple steps for psilocybin services, including a mandatory preparation session, a supervised administration session, a post-administration evaluation, and an integration session. Facilitators must be licensed and meet specific educational and training requirements. The bill emphasizes client safety, informed consent, and a trauma-informed approach, with a detailed "Client Bill of Rights" to protect individuals receiving psilocybin services. The bill removes psilocybin from Schedule I controlled substances and imposes a 15% tax on psilocybin products beginning in 2026. It also includes provisions for protecting client confidentiality, establishing safety standards, and creating funds to support the program's implementation and oversight. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes peyote from its provisions due to its cultural significance to Native American communities and its endangered status. The overall goal is to transition away from criminalization of psychedelic substances, prioritize mental health treatment, and create a regulated environment that promotes safe, controlled access to psilocybin for therapeutic purposes.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to the Department regarding the provision of psilocybin and psilocybin services. Provides that the Department shall begin receiving applications for the licensing of persons to manufacture or test psilocybin products, operate service centers, or facilitate psilocybin services. Contains licensure requirements and prohibitions. Provides that a licensee or licensee representative may manufacture, deliver, or possess a psilocybin product. Provides that a licensee or licensee representative may not sell or deliver a psilocybin product to a person under 21 years of age. Provides that a person may not sell, give, or otherwise make available a psilocybin product to a person who is visibly intoxicated. Creates the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and the Illinois Psilocybin Fund and makes conforming changes in the State Finance Act. Requires the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and the Department of Revenue to perform specified duties. Contains provisions concerning rulemaking, taxes, fees, zoning, labeling, and penalties. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a tax is imposed upon purchasers for the privilege of using psilocybin at a rate of 15% of the purchase price. Preempts home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle within the State while there is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound in the person's breath, blood, other bodily substance, or urine resulting from the unlawful use or consumption of psilocybin as defined in the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Removes psilocybin and psilocin from the list of Schedule I controlled substances. Amends the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012. Provides that the Tax Tribunal shall have original jurisdiction over all determinations of the Department of Revenue reflected on specified notices issued under the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt specific records from disclosure. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/08/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 24 : Rachel Ventura (D)*, Willie Preston (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Michael Hastings (D), Craig Wilcox (R), Dave Koehler (D), Cristina Castro (D), Karina Villa (D), Mike Simmons (D), Omar Aquino (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Mark Walker (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Celina Villanueva (D), Christopher Belt (D), Kimberly Lightford (D), Robert Peters (D), Lakesia Collins (D), Ram Villivalam (D), Emil Jones (D), Laura Ellman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB5035 • Last Action 03/27/2026
RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Illinois laws concerning employees of the Illinois Racing Board and the Illinois Gaming Board by removing a restriction that prevented individuals from being hired if they had been employed by or received compensation from a business that had dealings with the respective boards or their licensees within the preceding year. Specifically, it amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 to remove this one-year employment restriction for Illinois Racing Board employees and amends the Illinois Gambling Act to remove the same restriction for Illinois Gaming Board employees, thereby easing the hiring requirements for these regulatory bodies.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Racing Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Gaming Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bob Rita (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4681 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-MASS REQ & VEXATIOUS REQ
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to introduce new definitions and procedures for handling requests for public records, particularly those from frequent or problematic requesters. It clarifies the definition of "commercial purpose" to include using public records for sale, resale, or to provide services to a specific customer, while exempting news media and non-profit, academic, or scientific organizations when their primary purpose is public interest or research. The bill defines "business day" or "working day" as Monday through Friday, excluding weekends, state holidays, and for educational institutions, winter and spring breaks and the day after Thanksgiving. It introduces the term "mass requester" for individuals or groups submitting similar requests to seven or more public bodies, requiring such requesters to receive a response within 21 business days, including an estimate of time and fees, or a denial, and prohibits knowingly obtaining records as a mass requester without disclosing that status if asked. The bill also defines "vexatious requester" based on a history of numerous or burdensome requests, allowing public bodies to petition the Public Access Counselor for relief, which could include an order to disregard current and future requests from that individual for up to a year. Furthermore, it requires individuals denied access to public records to first notify the public body of their intent to sue and offer an opportunity for an oral conference to resolve the issue within 10 business days before filing a lawsuit. Finally, the bill mandates that courts award attorney's fees and costs to a public body if it prevails in a lawsuit against a commercial purpose requester, a recurrent requester, a mass requester, or a vexatious requester.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definition of "commercial purpose". Defines "business day" or "working day", as well as "mass requester" and "vexatious requester". Requires a public body to respond to a request for records submitted by a mass requester within 21 days after receipt. Sets forth procedures and requirements regarding mass requesters. Provides that it is a violation of the Act to knowingly obtain a public record as a mass requester without disclosing the person's status as a mass requester, if requested to do so by the public body. Requires persons denied access to inspect or copy any public record to first notify the public body of intent to file suit and provide an opportunity to confer orally, within 10 business days after receipt of the notification, about curing or resolving the issue. Requires a court to award a public body attorney's fees and costs against a commercial purpose requester, a recurrent requester, a mass requester, or a vexatious requester. Allows a public body to petition the Public Access Counselor for relief from a requester that the public body alleges is a vexatious requester, including an order that the public body need not comply with the current request and other requests from the vexatious requester for up to one year. Sets forth procedures and requirements regarding vexatious requesters. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Dan Didech (D)*, Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #SB3491 • Last Action 03/27/2026
JUDICIAL PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the Judicial Privacy Act to protect the personal information of federal judicial officers, which includes judges and clerks of federal courts, as well as state judicial officers, such as judges and clerks of state courts. The definition of "personal information" that can be protected is broadened to include financial details, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and biometric data. The bill outlines a specific process for federal and state judicial officials to make a written request to protect their personal information, including a standardized form for this request, and allows for court files or documents containing such information to be sealed. The purpose of these changes is to enhance the safety and security of judicial officials, enabling them to perform their duties without fear of reprisal, while still allowing them to voluntarily disclose their own information and ensuring that free access to their public decisions and opinions is not hindered.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Judicial Privacy Act to expand coverage to federal judicial officials and State judicial officials that includes judges and clerks of the State and federal judicial system. Amends "personal information" that may be protected to include financial, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and biometric information. Provides the method of making a written request to protect personal information by a federal and State judicial official. Creates form for the written request. Allows a court file or document to be sealed. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sally Turner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB3380 • Last Action 03/27/2026
BODY CAMERAS-FOIA REQUESTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to modify the rules regarding the disclosure of body camera recordings. Specifically, the bill limits the disclosure of recordings that have been "flagged" - meaning they involve a complaint, firearm discharge, use of force, arrest, detention, or incident resulting in death or bodily harm. Under the new provisions, such recordings can only be disclosed through a court order, or to specific parties including: the person involved in the encounter, their legal representative, a witness to the encounter, the witness's legal representative, or a news media representative. The bill maintains existing protections for recordings, such as the requirement to retain recordings for 90 days and to keep flagged recordings for at least two years. The changes aim to balance transparency with privacy concerns by creating a clear framework for when and how body camera footage can be accessed, while still allowing important recordings to be reviewed by relevant parties. The bill does not fundamentally change the existing requirements for when officers must use body cameras or how they must be maintained, but instead focuses on refining the rules around recording access and disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Limits disclosure of a recording made with the use of an officer-worn body camera which is flagged due to the filing of a complaint, discharge of a firearm, use of force, arrest or detention, or resulting death or bodily harm to a request made by (1) court order; (2) a person involved in the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; (3) a legal representative of a person involved in the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; (4) a witness of the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; (5) a legal representative of a witness of the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; or (6) a representative of news media.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5464 • Last Action 03/27/2026
PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code and the Freedom of Information Act to allow county assessment officers to request physical descriptions of income-producing properties from their owners. "Income-producing property" is defined as property not occupied by the owner and owned for generating income, with certain exceptions like properties valued at $500,000 or less, smaller residential buildings, and specific types of institutional or industrial properties. "Physical description" includes details about the property's land, construction, size, and specific features relevant to its use (e.g., unit types for residential, rentable area for retail, electrical capacity for data centers). Owners will be notified of the request and provided with existing information on file, with the option to confirm it if no changes are needed. If an owner fails to respond within 90 days, they may face a penalty of up to 0.025% of the property's prior year market value, capped at $1,000, though this penalty can be waived if the information is provided within 30 days of notification of failure to file, or if the owner demonstrates good faith efforts. The bill also exempts financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted to a chief county assessment officer from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, unless it's part of an assessment appeal, though compiled and anonymized data used for property valuation remains accessible.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties in which the county board so provides, by ordinance or resolution, owners of income-producing properties in the county shall file physical descriptions of their properties with the chief county assessment officer upon request of the chief county assessment officer. Sets forth the period of time during which those provisions apply. Provides that the request for information shall include an individualized statement specifying all physical description information that the assessor's office has on record or recorded against the property and shall contain a statement that the owner may confirm the information if no changes are required. Imposes certain penalties if the property owner fails to respond to a request for information. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide that financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted by or on behalf of a property owner to a chief county assessment officer, except if submitted as part of an assessment appeal, are exempt from disclosure. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Justin Slaughter (D)*, Yolonda Morris (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4704 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-STUDENT HOTLINES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Student Confidential Reporting Act and the Freedom of Information Act to protect the confidentiality of information shared with school helplines. Specifically, it ensures that any reports or information submitted to a "similar independent school helpline" (defined as a confidential, toll-free service for students to report threats to school safety, not intended for punishment, and involving trained operators) are treated with the same confidentiality as reports made to the Safe2Help Illinois program. This means such information cannot be released except under specific circumstances outlined in the Student Confidential Reporting Act or the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and it is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally grants the public access to government records. Violating these confidentiality provisions by intentionally disclosing such information will be a Class C misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Student Confidential Reporting Act to provide that any report or information submitted to a similar independent school helpline to the Safe2Help Illinois program is also confidential, may not be released except as otherwise provided in the Act or in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and is not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a person who intentionally discloses information in violation of the added provision commits a Class C misdemeanor. Defines "similar independent school helpline". Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracy Katz Muhl (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4684 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-PURPOSELESS MASS REQUEST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to address "purposeless mass requests," which are defined as requests sent electronically to at least seven public bodies within 30 days without a genuine intent to study or use the information. The bill clarifies the definition of "commercial purpose" to include providing services to a specific customer or client, while still exempting news media and non-profit organizations for their primary purposes. It establishes a process for public bodies to tentatively designate a request as a "purposeless mass request," requiring them to notify the requester and allow them a short period to provide evidence of a reasonable purpose. If the request is confirmed as a purposeless mass request, the public body will have 21 business days to respond, which may include estimating costs and time, denying the request, deeming it unduly burdensome, or providing the records, and importantly, prohibits the award of attorney's fees in cases where a public body reasonably determined a request was a purposeless mass request.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definition of "commercial purpose". Defines "purposeless mass request". Provides that a public body may designate a request as a purposeless mass request under specified conditions. Establishes procedures for notice, requester response, and a final determination concerning the request. Sets timelines for processing such requests and authorizes responses to them. Prohibits attorney's fees in actions where the public body reasonably determined a request was a purposeless mass request.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Dan Didech (D)*, Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #SB1665 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-PRELIMINARY DRAFT-STUDY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify exemptions related to draft documents and studies. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows for the exemption of studies, drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda, and other records containing opinions or policy formulations. However, this exemption is not absolute: if a draft record has remained in draft form for more than 12 months and was funded by public dollars from a local government unit, it can no longer be kept confidential. This change aims to increase transparency by preventing government entities from indefinitely keeping draft documents secret, while still protecting preliminary work products during the active development stage. The modification is part of Illinois' ongoing efforts to balance government transparency with the need for agencies to develop and refine policy recommendations without premature public scrutiny.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure any studies, drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda, and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies or actions are formulated, except that a specific record or relevant portion of a record is not exempt if the record has remained in draft form for more than a 12-month period and public dollars were spent by a unit of local government to conduct such a study.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Martwick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB4771 • Last Action 03/27/2026
POLICE DATA SHARING ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Law Enforcement Data Sharing Act, mandates that criminal justice agencies must share all criminal justice data and records, including personally identifying and demographic information, with bona fide researchers (individuals or organizations approved by an institutional review board who agree to use the data solely for research and statistical purposes and not identify individuals). This data includes information related to law enforcement stops, searches, seizures, arrests, citations, diversion programs, criminal charges and dispositions, release from custody, probation, parole, and disciplinary actions within the correctional system. Additionally, agencies must share any data that would otherwise be accessible to the public under the Freedom of Information Act, and may share any other responsive criminal justice data upon request. The Attorney General will provide guidance on compliance within six months of the act's effective date, and agencies can charge reasonable fees for data retrieval, though these can be waived.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Law Enforcement Data Sharing Act. Provides that a criminal justice agency shall share with a bona fide researcher all criminal justice data and records, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by that agency relating to: (1) a law enforcement stop, search, or seizure; (2) a warrant, arrest, or citation; (3) participation in a pre-arrest or post-arrest diversion, specialty court, or other alternative resolution program; (4) a criminal charge, disposition, or sentence; (5) a pretrial or posttrial release from custody, or any terms or conditions of release; (6) a grant, order, change in the terms of, or termination of pretrial supervised release, probation, parole, or participation in correctional or rehabilitative programs; or (7) a formal discipline, reclassification, or relocation of any person under criminal sentence or correctional control. Provides that a criminal justice agency shall share with a bona fide researcher all criminal justice data and records, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by the criminal justice agency that is subject to mandatory or discretionary disclosure to any member of the public under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a criminal justice agency may share with a bona fide researcher any other criminal justice data, records, or information, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by that agency that is responsive to a bona fide researcher's request. Provides that, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance to assist criminal justice agencies in complying with the Act's requirements. Provides that a criminal justice agency may assess reasonable fees, not to exceed actual costs, for the search, retrieval, and copying of criminal justice data, records, or information requested under the Act, and may waive fees at their discretion.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kam Buckner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2992 • Last Action 03/27/2026
HOPE PILOT PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for psilocybin services in Illinois. The legislation aims to address the state's mental health crisis by creating a regulated system for psilocybin-assisted therapy, focusing on therapeutic access, harm reduction, and equity. Key provisions include establishing an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to oversee the program, creating a licensing system for psilocybin product manufacturers, service centers, and facilitators, and implementing strict guidelines for psilocybin services. The bill requires a multi-step process for psilocybin use, including mandatory preparation sessions, supervised administration sessions, and integration sessions. It imposes a 15% tax on psilocybin purchases and creates special funds to support program implementation. The legislation also sets age restrictions (21 and older), mandates extensive safety protocols, and provides immunity from criminal prosecution for licensed participants. Notably, the bill emphasizes cultural responsiveness, community healing, and addressing mental health disparities, particularly for veterans and underserved communities. The program will have a development period of up to 24 months before full implementation, during which various state agencies will collaborate to establish comprehensive guidelines and standards for psilocybin services.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act. Details findings, purposes, statutory construction, and definitions. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides duties of the Board. Provides that the Department of Public Health, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Police, and the Department of Revenue have certain duties, functions, and powers under the Act. Provides for a program development period, with certain requirements. Provides for different types of licenses starting on or before July 1 of the year 3 years after the effective date of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides immunity from certain criminal civil liability for a licensee or licensee representative with respect to manufacture, delivery, and possession of psilocybin products. Provides requirements for psilocybin services. Provides for discipline of licensees. Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for certain administrative hearings. Limits home rule. Imposes a tax upon purchasers for the privilege of using psilocybin at a rate of 15% of the purchase price. Establishes the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and the Illinois Psilocybin Fund as special funds in the State Treasury for certain purposes. Makes other provisions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain information under the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act from disclosure. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012 to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to add psilocybin or psilocin as defined in the Healing Opportunities Through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act to provisions regarding driving while under the influence. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Theresa Mah (D)*, La Shawn Ford (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), Harry Benton (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Sonya Harper (D), Anna Moeller (D), Hoan Huynh (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Rick Ryan (D), Gregg Johnson (D), Justin Slaughter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB2664 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOID-CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act to enhance public safety by expanding circumstances under which an individual's firearm ownership rights can be temporarily suspended. Specifically, the bill allows the Illinois State Police to deny, suspend, or revoke a FOID card if a person is determined to pose a "clear and present danger" by a physician, clinical psychologist, law enforcement official, or school administrator. When such a determination is made, the reporting party must notify the appropriate authorities within 24 hours. The bill establishes confidentiality protections for the information disclosed and limits who can access these reports. It also creates a new process for individuals to seek expedited review of their FOID card status through the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board, which must be established by January 1, 2026. The bill provides legal protection for the Board, Illinois State Police, and their employees, stating they cannot be held liable for damages arising from decisions about FOID cards. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for law enforcement officers and corrections employees to more easily regain their firearm ownership rights after mental health evaluations, and it sets guidelines for how individuals can challenge or seek relief from FOID card restrictions.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police must deny the application or suspend or revoke a person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card upon receipt of a report from the Department of Human Services that an applicant or owner poses a clear and present danger. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide by rule for such a report. Makes similar changes if a law enforcement or school administrator notifies the Illinois State Police that a person poses a clear and present danger. Requires any information disclosed under the Act to be confidential. Prohibits the information from being redisclosed or used for any other purpose except as otherwise allowed by law. Provides that the identity of the reporting person may be disclosed only to the subject of the report if required by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court as authorized under the Act. Requires that no later than January 1, 2026, the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board must establish a process by which any person who is subject to the provisions of the Act can request expedited review from the Board. Requires that the Illinois State Police must provide the Board or any court with jurisdiction all records relevant to the request for relief. Allows the Illinois State Police and the individual seeking expedited relief to seek judicial review upon receipt of a final administrative decision under the Act. Provides that the Board, Illinois State Police, or employees and agents of the Board and Illinois State Police participating in the process under the Act may not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the alleged wrongful or improper granting, denying, renewing, revoking, suspending, or failing to grant, deny, renew, revoke, or suspend a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
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• Introduced: 05/22/2025
• Added: 05/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Julie Morrison (D)*, Mary Edly-Allen (D), Adriane Johnson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 05/22/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB4838 • Last Action 03/27/2026
RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, to provide grants for installing equipment to store and dispense fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel, meaning gasoline blends greater than E-10 and biodiesel blends greater than B-10. A new fund, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, will be created in the State treasury to hold money from various sources, and the Comptroller and Treasurer will transfer $3 million each quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to this new fund between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, provided the Underground Storage Tank Fund has at least $50 million. Eligible recipients for these grants are retail petroleum marketers, petroleum terminal operators, and other related companies, with a limit of $1 million per company and $100,000 per site, and applicants must cover at least 50% of the equipment costs, while public bodies are excluded. The bill also makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act and takes effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Allows grants to be awarded from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury, for the installation of equipment for the storage and dispensing of fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel feedstock, according to the application and eligibility requirements established by rule by the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Comptroller and Treasurer to transfer, from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund. Provides for eligibility for grant funding and eligible expenditures from the fund. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Gregg Johnson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4801 • Last Action 03/27/2026
PROP TX-LOW-INCOME SENIORS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes two key changes: first, it allows Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more residents to automatically renew a low-income senior citizen property tax exemption without a new application each year, provided the applicant has previously submitted full Social Security or taxpayer identification numbers for their household and the officer can verify continued eligibility; if eligibility cannot be verified, the applicant will be notified and given a chance to prove they still qualify. Second, it amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt information submitted for this low-income senior citizen exemption from public disclosure, ensuring the privacy of applicants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Authorizes Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants to renew an individual's low-income senior citizen exemption under the Code without an annual application if the applicant has previously provided the full social security number or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that, if a Chief County Assessment Officer is unable to verify that an applicant remains eligible for the low-income senior citizen exemption, then the Chief County Assessment Officer shall notify the applicant and provide the applicant with an opportunity to demonstrate the applicant's eligibility for the exemption. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Act information submitted to a Chief County Assessment Officer in applications for the low-income senior citizen exemption under the Property Tax Code.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 19 : Will Guzzardi (D)*, Fred Crespo (D), Lisa Davis (D), Ann Williams (D), Anna Moeller (D), Harry Benton (D), Omar Williams (D), William Davis (D), Michael Crawford (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Rick Ryan (D), Norma Hernandez (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Justin Slaughter (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB1143 • Last Action 03/27/2026
ILLINOIS CURE ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for psilocybin services in Illinois. The legislation aims to decriminalize and regulate the personal use of psilocybin for adults 21 and older through a carefully structured approach focused on public health, harm reduction, and therapeutic potential. Key provisions include establishing an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to develop guidelines, creating a licensing system for psilocybin product manufacturers and service centers, mandating specific preparation, administration, and integration sessions for clients, and implementing strict safety protocols. The bill removes psilocybin from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and sets up a regulatory process that requires multiple stages of client screening, informed consent, and professional facilitation. The proposed framework emphasizes mental health treatment, cultural competency, and reducing the stigma around psychedelic compounds, while maintaining safeguards to prevent misuse and protect public safety. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes peyote from decriminalization due to its cultural significance to Native American communities and near-endangered status. The implementation will occur through a phased approach, with a program development period of up to 24 months to establish comprehensive rules and guidelines.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board. Provides a timeline for the Board. Provides that the Department of Public Health, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Police, and the Department of Revenue may adopt rules and implement the Act. Provides for licensing to operate a service center, facilitate psilocybin services, manufacture psilocybin products, and test psilocybin products by certain State agencies, with certain requirements. Provides for the lawful manufacture, delivery, and possession of psilocybin products. Provides procedures for psilocybin services, including requirements for certain sessions, plans, and forms. Limits the sale of psilocybin products with certain restrictions. Provides for investigations and inspections under the Act. Provides for certain fees, fines, actions against a licensee, criminal penalties, and civil penalties for violations of the Act. Provides for administrative hearings and other requirements for disciplining an applicant or licensee. Provides requirements for psilocybin-producing fungi as a crop, food, or other commodity. Provides for labeling and packaging requirements. Imposes a tax on psilocybin. Establishes the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and Illinois Psilocybin Fund as special funds in the State treasury. Limits home rule powers. Makes other provisions. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempt certain correspondence and records under the Act. Amends the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012. Adds the Act to the jurisdiction of the Tax Tribunal. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Adds psilocybin or psilocin to the list of prohibited substances for a person driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Removes psilocybin or psilocybin products from the definition of "Controlled Substance". Removes psilocybin and psilocyn from the list of Schedule I controlled substances. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 01/09/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : La Shawn Ford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3032 • Last Action 03/27/2026
OPEN MEETINGS-ADVISORY BODY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to clarify and expand the conditions under which advisory bodies can conduct meetings remotely. The bill introduces new definitions for "advisory body" (a public body that supports and advises on policy implementation but does not make final decisions) and "decision-making body" (a public body that makes decisions to implement legislation or policy). The key provision allows advisory bodies to conduct open or closed meetings by audio or video conference without a physical quorum, provided they meet several conditions: the body must vote to conduct the meeting remotely, provide additional public notice, ensure all members can hear each other and be verified, allow public access to the meeting (either in-person or through alternative means like a phone or web link), and have at least one member, legal counsel, or administrator physically present at the regular meeting location (if feasible). The bill aims to provide more flexibility for advisory bodies in conducting meetings, particularly in situations where physical gathering might be challenging, while maintaining transparency and public access to governmental proceedings.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that an advisory body may conduct an open or closed meeting by audio or video conference without the physical presence of a quorum of its members if certain conditions are met. Defines "advisory body" and "decision-making body". Makes technical changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Janet Yang Rohr (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3041 • Last Action 03/27/2026
DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Illinois Data Privacy and Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for how businesses collect, process, and transfer personal data. The bill requires covered entities (businesses that determine the purposes of data collection) to collect only data that is reasonably necessary and proportionate, obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting or transferring their sensitive data, and provide clear privacy policies. Key provisions include giving individuals the right to access, correct, delete, and export their personal data, with special protections for minors and sensitive information like biometric data, precise location information, and financial details. The bill mandates that businesses implement robust data security practices, prohibits discrimination in data usage, and restricts targeted advertising to minors. Large data holders must designate privacy officers, conduct regular privacy impact assessments, and have executive officers certify compliance annually. Enforcement mechanisms include the ability for the Attorney General, State's Attorneys, or municipalities to bring civil actions against violators, as well as allowing individuals to sue for damages. Small businesses are given some exemptions to reduce compliance burdens, and the Attorney General is empowered to create rules and adjust thresholds to keep the law current with technological changes. The act will become effective 180 days after becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Data Privacy and Protection Act. Provides that a covered entity (any entity or any person, other than an individual acting in a non-commercial context, that alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of collecting, processing, or transferring covered data) may not collect, process, or transfer covered data unless the collection, processing, or transfer is limited to what is reasonably necessary and proportionate. Provides that a covered entity and a service provider shall establish, implement, and maintain reasonable policies, practices, and procedures concerning the collection, processing, and transferring of covered data. Contains provisions concerning retaliation; transparency; individual data rights; consent; data protection for children and minors; civil rights; data security; small business protections; executive responsibility; service providers and third parties; enforcement; severability; and rulemaking. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4683 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-MASS REQUESTER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to establish specific rules for "mass requesters," defined as individuals or entities submitting identical or substantially similar requests for records to five or more public bodies within a 30-day period. Public bodies must now respond to these mass requesters within 21 business days, providing an estimate of time and fees, denying the request with justification, declaring it unduly burdensome with an opportunity to revise, or providing the requested records. While generally prioritizing requests from non-mass requesters, public bodies must still comply with mass requests within a reasonable time unless records are exempt. The bill also makes it a violation for a person to knowingly conceal their status as a mass requester when asked by a public body, which can lead to the denial of their request. Furthermore, mass requesters must notify the public body of any objections to a denial before seeking review from the Public Access Counselor or filing a lawsuit, and their ability to recover attorney's fees is limited unless the public body knowingly fails to respond or provide a basis for denial.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Requires a public body to respond to a request for records submitted by a mass requester within 21 business days after receipt. Requires the response to (i) provide to the requester an estimate of the time required by the public body to provide the records requested and an estimate of the fees to be charged, which the public body may require the person to pay in full before copying the requested documents, (ii) deny the request pursuant to one or more of the exemptions set out in the Act, (iii) notify the requester that the request is unduly burdensome and extend an opportunity to the requester to attempt to reduce the request to manageable proportions, or (iv) provide the records requested. Provides that, unless the records are exempt from disclosure, a public body shall comply with a request for records within a reasonable period considering the size and complexity of the request and giving priority to records requested by requesters who are not mass requesters. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for a person to knowingly obtain a public record without disclosing the person's status as a mass requester, if requested to do so by the public body, within 5 business days. Allows the public body to deny the request based upon the violation. Requires a mass requester to notify the public body of an objection before seeking review of a denial of a request with the Public Access Counselor, and requires review by a Public Access Counselor before judicial review. Limits awards of attorney's fees to mass requesters under the Act. Defines "mass requester". Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #HB5452 • Last Action 03/27/2026
HEMP PRODUCTS COMMISSION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934, renaming it the Liquor and Hemp Products Control Act, and establishes a Hemp Products Commission as a division of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, along with local hemp products control commissions. The bill grants the Hemp Products Commission the same authority over hemp products as the State Commission has over alcoholic liquors, including prohibiting sales to individuals under 21 years of age. It also creates various licenses for hemp product growers, processors, distributors, and retailers, and sets forth provisions for taxation of hemp cannabinoid products, licensing requirements and fees, the powers and duties of the commissions, hearings and appeals, production, processing, manufacturing, sale, distribution, labeling, testing, advertising, recordkeeping, reporting, and social equity initiatives, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Changes the short title of the Act to the Liquor and Hemp Products Control Act and makes conforming changes throughout the statutes. Establishes the Hemp Products Commission as a division of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and establishes local hemp products control commissions. Provides that the Hemp Products Commission shall have the same authority conferred upon the State Commission under specified provisions with respect to alcoholic liquors but only with respect to hemp products. Provides that no hemp product may be given, sold, transferred, or delivered to any person under 21 years of age. Establishes hemp products grower or cultivator licenses, hemp products processor or manufacturer licenses, hemp products distributor or wholesaler licenses, and adult-use hemp products retailer licenses. Sets forth provisions concerning taxation of hemp cannabinoid products; licensing requirements and fees; powers and duties of the Hemp Products Commissions; powers and duties of local hemp products control commissioners; hearings and appeals; the production, processing, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of hemp products and adult-use hemp products; labeling, testing, and advertising requirements; recordkeeping and reporting; social equity; and applicability. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Theresa Mah (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2888 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-FEES AND COSTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by modifying the provisions related to fees for public records requests. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for public bodies to provide an accounting of personnel hours when charging fees for voluminous electronic record requests. Under the current law, when a public body imposes fees for large electronic record requests (based on data size and format), they must provide a detailed breakdown of fees, costs, and personnel hours. The new version eliminates the mandate to report personnel hours, while still requiring an accounting of fees and costs. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow public bodies to charge for the actual cost of purchasing recording media, with some protections for requesters such as no charge for the first 50 pages of black and white copies and no fees for the first 8 hours of personnel search time. The changes aim to simplify the fee accounting process for public bodies when responding to large electronic record requests, particularly those with a commercial purpose.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. In provisions regarding the authority to charge fees and the imposition of a fee for a voluminous request, removes requirements for an accounting of all personnel hours in connection with the request for public records.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB2897 • Last Action 03/27/2026
INFO PROTECTION-IMMIGRATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Personal Information Protection Act to prohibit data collectors, which are entities that handle personal information, from owning, maintaining, licensing, storing, or disclosing records containing "immigration or citizenship status information" about Illinois residents. This new category of protected information is defined to include details about an individual's U.S. citizenship or the citizenship of any other country, as well as their legal right to reside in or be present in the United States, and also encompasses their nationality and country of origin. Importantly, this prohibition does not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions, which are common collectors of such sensitive data. The bill also clarifies that "personal information" now explicitly includes this immigration or citizenship status information, strengthening its protection under the Act.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that a data collector shall not own, maintain, license, store, or disclose records that contain immigration or citizenship status information concerning an Illinois resident. Provides that the provision shall not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions. Provides that the definition of "personal information" includes immigration or citizenship status information. Defines "immigration or citizenship status information".
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #SB2875 • Last Action 03/27/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle the personal data of Illinois residents. It applies to companies that do business in Illinois or offer products/services to Illinois residents and meet certain thresholds, such as processing the personal data of 100,000 or more consumers annually or deriving over 25% of their gross revenue from selling personal data while processing data for 25,000 or more consumers. "Personal data" is defined as any information linked to an identifiable person, excluding de-identified or publicly available information. The Act requires companies (called "controllers") to protect consumer data security and notify individuals of any data breaches. Consumers are granted rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data, obtain a list of third parties their data has been shared with, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, or profiling that leads to significant decisions about them. An appeal process is created for consumers to challenge a company's decisions regarding their data rights. The bill exempts government entities, federally recognized tribes, certain non-profits, and data already covered by federal laws, and it will be enforced by the Attorney General.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Applies to legal entities that conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that satisfy one or more of the following thresholds: during a calendar year, controls or processes personal data of 100,000 consumers or more, excluding personal data controlled or processed solely for the purpose of completing a payment transaction; or derives over 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and processes or controls personal data of 25,000 consumers or more. "Personal data" means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable natural person but does not include deidentified data or publicly available information. Requires a controller who, alone or jointly with others, to consider the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in protecting the security of consumers while processing personal data and in notifying consumers of a breach of the security of the system. Authorizes rights to consumers under the Act to include, but not be limited to, the right to access their personal data, obtain a list of third parties to whom their data has been disclosed, request corrections to inaccurate data, and question the profiling of their information. Creates an appeal process for a consumer to gather more information on the actions of a covered entity. Exempts the State, a political subdivision of the State, and units of local government, a federally recognized Indian tribe, nonprofits established to prevent insurance fraud, and data already covered by federal law. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Contains a severability provision.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB4682 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-REPEAT COMMERCIAL REQUEST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access government records. Specifically, it adds a provision that states repeated requests for records made for commercial purposes will be considered "unduly burdensome," meaning they can be refused. This applies when the same person makes multiple requests that are similar or ask for updated versions of records they've already received or been denied. The purpose of this change is to prevent individuals or entities from repeatedly asking for the same or similar commercial information, which can strain government resources.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that repeated requests for commercial purposes shall be deemed unduly burdensome if the requests are from the same person and seek similar or updated records.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #SB2840 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOID CARDS-REINSTATEMENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to prevent the Illinois State Police (ISP) from denying or revoking a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID card) based on convictions, adjudications, or delinquency findings that have been overturned by a court, or on records that have been expunged, sealed, or otherwise removed by court order. The ISP must remove such records from their internal databases within 45 days of receiving a court order and is prohibited from using them for FOID card decisions. If a court orders the ISP to issue or reinstate a FOID card, the ISP must comply within 30 days, unless they file an appeal. If the ISP fails to comply with a court order within the specified timeframe, the FOID card will be automatically granted or reinstated by operation of law. Additionally, the ISP is required to submit quarterly reports to the General Assembly and the Governor detailing their compliance with court orders related to FOID card issuance and reinstatement, including the number of orders received, complied with, and delayed, as well as instances where denials were reversed due to reliance on vacated or expunged records.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall not deny an application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card or revoke a Firearm Owner's Identification Card on the basis of: (1) any conviction, adjudication, or delinquency finding that has been vacated, reversed, or set aside by a court; or (2) any record that has been expunged, sealed, or otherwise ordered removed under the Criminal Identification Act or Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall eliminate from all internal databases any of these records within 45 days after receipt of the court order. Provides that use of any such record in connection with a Firearm Owner's Identification Card determination is prohibited. Provides that when a circuit court issues a final order directing the Illinois State Police to issue or reinstate a Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a person whose application for a card has been denied or whose card has been revoked, the Illinois State Police shall comply with the order and issue the card within 30 days after receipt of the order, unless the Illinois State Police files a petition for review in the Appellate Court within that 30-day period. Provides that if the Illinois State Police fails to comply with that provision, the person's application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be automatically granted by the Illinois State Police by operation of law or the person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be automatically restored by operation of law on the 31st day after receipt of the order. Provides for the submission of certain quarterly reports by the Illinois State Police to the General Assembly and to the Governor. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Willie Preston (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #SB2795 • Last Action 03/27/2026
GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Local Government Inspector General Act, creating an independent office and commission to investigate allegations of misconduct, incompetence, or corruption within units of local government that do not have their own inspector general. The Local Government Ethics Commission and the Office of the Local Government Inspector General will be appointed by the Governor with the Senate's approval, and the Inspector General will have the authority to investigate various forms of misconduct, including fraud, waste, and abuse, with assistance from the Attorney General. The bill also amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to require at least one member of the general public on the Legislative Ethics Commission and allows the Legislative Inspector General to release investigation reports without prior approval from the Commission, aiming to increase transparency in governmental ethics.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Local Government Inspector General Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish an independent entity to which allegations of incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, corruption, or official misconduct involving units of local government, including their officers, employees, and agents, or elected or appointed local officials, may be reported and investigated with the assistance of the Attorney General. Creates the Local Government Ethics Commission and the Office of the Local Government Inspector General and provides that members of the Commission and the Inspector General shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the procedures of investigating a complaint and the issuing of reports. Defines terms. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Requires the appointment of at least one member of the general public to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Provides that the Legislative Ethics Commission shall adopt no rule requiring the Legislative Inspector General to seek the Commission's advance approval before commencing an investigation. Provides that, within 60 days after receipt of a summary report and response from the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head that resulted in the subject of the investigation being found guilty of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of the Act, or violations of other related laws and rules, the Legislative Inspector General (currently, Legislative Ethics Commission) shall make available to the public the report and response or a redacted version of the report and response. Allows the Legislative Inspector General to make available to the public any other summary report and response of the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head or a redacted version of the report and response without prior approval from the Legislative Ethics Commission. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB1420 • Last Action 03/27/2026
COUNTY WIND/SOLAR FACILITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Counties Code to establish standardized guidelines for how counties can regulate commercial wind and solar energy facilities. The bill defines key terms like "commercial wind energy facility" (wind energy systems of 500 kilowatts or more) and "commercial solar energy facility," and provides a comprehensive framework for county-level permitting and siting of these renewable energy projects. Counties are now allowed to establish standards for these facilities, but cannot create overly restrictive regulations. The bill requires counties to hold public hearings before approving such facilities, with opportunities for public comment and evidence presentation. It also sets specific requirements for setback distances from residential buildings, community structures, property lines, and roads, and provides guidelines on issues like sound limitations, vegetative screening, and environmental impact assessments. Importantly, the bill prevents counties from completely prohibiting wind or solar facilities in areas zoned for agricultural or industrial uses, ensures permit fees are reasonable, and mandates that facility owners enter into agricultural impact mitigation agreements and repair any agricultural drainage systems damaged during construction. The legislation aims to balance the development of renewable energy infrastructure with protecting local community interests and agricultural lands.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may consider public comment concerning commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dave Vella (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/16/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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KS bill #SB197 • Last Action 03/27/2026
House Substitute for Substitute for SB 197 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Setting visitor origin requirements for STAR bond projects and providing for enforcement of such requirements, expanding transparency of such projects, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue bonds for such projects, making certain other changes and extending the expiration date of the STAR bonds financing act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the STAR Bonds Financing Act, which is a program that allows cities and counties to issue bonds to finance economic development projects. Key provisions include authorizing the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, to create a port authority, allowing for the redevelopment of certain mall facilities as STAR bond projects, and permitting vertical construction for some STAR bond projects in smaller cities. The bill also requires businesses within STAR bond project districts to provide visitor data more frequently, mandates that the Secretary of Commerce make STAR bond project information publicly available online, and prohibits the use of state general fund money to repay STAR bonds. Additionally, it prevents cities and counties from using eminent domain to acquire property for STAR bond projects and extends the expiration date of the STAR Bonds Financing Act to July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the STAR bonds financing act; relating to STAR bond project district requirements; authorizing redevelopment of certain mall facilities as eligible STAR bond projects; authorizing the secretary of commerce to approve vertical construction within certain STAR bond project districts; requiring all businesses located in a STAR bond project district to provide visitor data to the secretary of commerce on a quarterly basis instead of an annual basis; requiring the secretary to make certain information concerning STAR bond projects publicly available on the website of the department of commerce; prohibiting state general fund moneys from being pledged for the repayment of any special obligation bond issued by a city or county to finance a STAR bond project; prohibiting a city or county from using eminent domain to acquire real property for a STAR bond project; extending the expiration date of the STAR bonds financing act to July 1, 2028; amending K.S.A. 12-17,160, 12-17,166, 12-17,172 and 12- 17,179 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-17,162 and 12-17,169 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/20/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 75 Nay: 48
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IL bill #HB1851 • Last Action 03/27/2026
AFN COMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act to modify the rules for meetings of the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Advisory Committee. Specifically, the bill allows committee members to attend meetings remotely via video or audio conference, with all attending members counting toward the meeting's quorum, while still requiring at least one member to be physically present at the publicly posted meeting location. The bill maintains the committee's existing structure and responsibilities, which include coordinating quarterly meetings, researching and recommending strategies for supporting people with disabilities during emergencies, and providing annual reports to the General Assembly, Governor's Office, and Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The committee is composed of state agency representatives and appointed members from various backgrounds, including people with different types of disabilities, local emergency management coordinators, and first responders. The bill essentially provides more flexibility for committee members to participate in meetings while maintaining the committee's core mission of improving emergency preparedness and response for individuals with access and functional needs.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. In provisions regarding the Access and Functional Needs Advisory Committee, provides that the Advisory Committee shall comply with all provisions of the Open Meetings Act except that the Advisory Committee is exempt from the provisions that specifically require a quorum of members of a public body to be physically present at the location of an open meeting. Allows Advisory Committee members to attend meetings of the Access and Functional Needs Advisory Committee remotely by video or audio conference with all attending members counting toward a quorum, provided there is at least one member in physical attendance at the publicly posted physical location of the meeting.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 01/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB1855 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-JUDICIAL BRANCH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "public body" to include the judicial branch and its components, which were previously excluded from the Act's requirements. The bill explicitly exempts records related to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders from public disclosure, protecting the confidentiality of judicial decision-making processes. Additionally, the bill removes the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor over denials of record requests from the judicial branch, meaning that judicial branch entities will not be subject to the same review process as other public bodies when they refuse to release records. This change effectively creates a special carve-out for the judicial branch, giving them more discretion in handling public records requests while maintaining the privacy and independence of judicial deliberations. The modifications aim to balance transparency with the need to protect the judicial process from undue external interference or scrutiny of internal decision-making materials.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes the judicial branch and components of the judicial branch of the State. Exempts records that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Excludes denials of requests of records from the judicial branch or components of the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 01/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Curtis Tarver (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4609 • Last Action 03/27/2026
PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act to require fingerprint-based criminal history record background checks for all applicants seeking licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, with fees for these checks to be deposited into the State Police Services Fund. Additionally, Illinois ratifies and approves the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, an agreement among states designed to facilitate the interstate practice of physical therapy by allowing for mutual recognition of licenses, thereby improving public access to services while preserving each state's authority to protect public health and safety through its own licensure system. The Compact establishes rules for state participation, defines terms like "compact privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state), outlines procedures for adverse actions (disciplinary measures), creates a Physical Therapy Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, and details provisions for data sharing, rulemaking, dispute resolution, and enforcement among member states.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Adds a provision requiring that applicants for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall submit their fingerprints for the purpose of criminal history records background checks. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may adopt rules necessary to implement the amendatory provisions. Provides that the State of Illinois ratifies and approves the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Provides that the purpose of the Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services, and states that the Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. In the Compact, contains provisions concerning definitions; state participation in the Compact; active duty military personnel and their spouses; adverse actions; the establishment of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission; a data system; rulemaking; oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement; the date of implementation; withdrawal; construction; and severability.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Olickal (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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KS bill #SB427 • Last Action 03/27/2026
Clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the senate committee on confirmation oversight shall have access to review tax information from the department of revenue and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to state offices who are subject to senate confirmation.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Confirmation Oversight, a committee responsible for reviewing appointments to state offices that require Senate approval, will have access to review tax information from the Department of Revenue and background check information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KB I) for individuals being considered for these positions. This ensures that these legislative leaders can thoroughly assess the qualifications and fitness of appointees by examining their tax compliance and any criminal history, which is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring competent leadership in state government.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the senate committee on confirmation oversight; clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson shall have access to review tax information and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to office who are subject to senate confirmation; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714, 75- 712 and 75-4315d and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
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IL bill #HB2582 • Last Action 03/27/2026
OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to make several changes to how public bodies, specifically Chicago Police District Councils, can conduct meetings. For 3-member bodies, the bill establishes that 2 members constitute a quorum and can adopt motions or resolutions. The bill allows Chicago Police District Councils to hold closed meetings to discuss sensitive public safety matters, such as ongoing law enforcement investigations or situations where an open discussion could pose a risk to an investigation or individuals' safety. The legislation also modifies meeting notice requirements, stipulating that public bodies must post meeting agendas at their principal office (if one exists) and on their website, with a specific provision for bodies without a physical office allowing them to satisfy notice requirements through website posting. Additionally, the bill excludes certain gatherings of two Police District Council members from being considered a "meeting" and permits these councils to hold meetings via audio or video conference, with some exceptions for regularly scheduled meetings. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in meeting procedures while maintaining transparency in public governance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that for a 3-member body, 2 members of the body constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of 2 members is necessary to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance unless a greater number is otherwise provided. Provides that a Chicago Police District Council may hold a closed meeting involving public safety concerns to discuss (i) an ongoing, prior, or future law enforcement or official misconduct investigation or allegation thereof involving specific individuals or (ii) other topics that if discussed in an open meeting would pose an unreasonable risk to an ongoing criminal investigation or an unreasonable risk to the safety of specific individuals. Provides that an agenda for each regular meeting of a public body must be posted the principal office of the public body if such an office exists. Provides that if a public body has a website that is maintained by its full-time staff but does not have a principal office or single building where meetings are regularly held, that body is deemed to have complied with the requirement to post physical notice at the office or building of the meeting if the notice is timely posted on the public body's website. Excludes from the definition of "meeting" for a Chicago Police District Council a gathering of 2 members, except if gathered for a regularly scheduled meeting or otherwise gathered to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance. Provides a Chicago Police District Council may hold meetings by audio or video conference without the physical presence of the members under certain conditions except for required regularly scheduled meetings.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 02/05/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Ann Williams (D)*, Lindsey LaPointe (D), Kam Buckner (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/04/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4446 • Last Action 03/27/2026
POLICE BODY CAMERA RECORD
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to modify provisions regarding the disclosure of body camera recordings under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to request access to government records. Specifically, the bill changes the requirement for redacting recordings disclosed under FOIA. Previously, recordings *shall* be redacted to remove identifying information of individuals not directly involved in the encounter, but now they *may* be redacted, giving law enforcement agencies more discretion. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that nothing in these provisions *prohibits* the disclosure of any recording, even if it would normally be exempt from disclosure under FOIA, whereas before it *required* disclosure of recordings that would be exempt. This means that while agencies can choose to redact more information, they are not prevented from releasing recordings that might otherwise be withheld.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. In provisions concerning whether recordings made with the use of an officer-worn body camera are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, provides that any recording disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act may, rather than shall, be redacted to remove identification of any person that appears on the recording and is not an officer, a subject of the encounter, or directly involved in the encounter. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall prohibit the disclosure of any recording or portion of any recording regardless of whether it would be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, rather than require the disclosure of any recording or portion of any recording which would be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB1716 • Last Action 03/27/2026
ELEC CD-ELECTIONEERING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Election Code to remove a provision that previously allowed churches and private schools to prohibit electioneering (political campaigning) on their entire property when serving as a polling place. The bill standardizes the electioneering restrictions by establishing a uniform 100-foot "campaign free zone" around polling place entrances, regardless of whether the polling location is in a church, school, or other type of building. The bill specifies how markers (such as cones or flags) should be placed to delineate this 100-foot boundary, with specific instructions for buildings with multiple floors or complex layouts. The legislation also affirms that the area beyond the campaign free zone is considered a public forum during voting hours, where people have the right to engage in political activities like placing temporary signs. Furthermore, the bill declares that regulating electioneering on polling place property is an exclusive power of the state, preventing local governments from creating their own conflicting regulations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning electioneering or soliciting of votes within any polling place, removes a provision allowing a church or private school to prohibit electioneering on any of the property of that church or private school.
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• Introduced: 01/24/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/24/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2890 • Last Action 03/27/2026
OPEN MTGS-NOTICE OF CHANGES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to simplify and modernize the requirements for notifying the public about changes to regular meeting dates. Currently, public bodies are required to provide notice of meeting date changes by publishing in a newspaper or, for smaller local governmental units, by posting notices in at least three prominent places. The bill eliminates these existing notification methods and instead mandates that public bodies post notices of meeting date changes on their official websites. The bill maintains the existing requirement of providing at least 10 days' notice before changing a regular meeting date and continues to require that notice be posted at the public body's principal office or the building where the meeting will be held. This change aims to make meeting information more accessible by leveraging digital platforms, potentially reducing administrative costs associated with newspaper publications while ensuring that the public can more easily find up-to-date information about government meetings.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. In provisions regarding notice of changes to regular meeting dates, deletes requirements for publication in a newspaper or, in certain cases, posting in at least 3 prominent places within the governmental unit. Adds a requirement that notice of changes to regular meeting dates shall also be posted on the website of the public body.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2817 • Last Action 03/27/2026
DATABASE RESOURCES FOR STUDENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Database Resources for Students Act, which mandates strict safety measures for digital and online library database resources provided to K-12 students by school districts, state agencies, public libraries, and public universities or community colleges. The bill requires that these digital resources have robust safety policies and technology protection measures specifically designed to prohibit and prevent users from accessing, sending, receiving, viewing, downloading, or otherwise engaging with child pornography, obscene materials, or content depicting child sexual exploitation. If a resource provider fails to verify compliance with these safety requirements, the educational or library institution must withhold payments and can consider the provider's noncompliance a breach of contract. The bill also requires annual reporting to the General Assembly about any provider noncompliance issues and explicitly states that the act does not exempt employees from potential prosecution for willful violations of criminal laws related to obscenity and child pornography. Additionally, the bill amends the Charter Schools Law to ensure that charter schools are also subject to these database resource safety requirements. The provisions of this act will become effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Database Resources for Students Act. Provides that a school district, State agency, public library, or public university or community college may offer digital or online library database resources to students in grades kindergarten through 12 only if the provider of the resources verifies that all the resources have safety policies and technology protection measures that prohibit and prevent a user of the resources from sending, receiving, viewing, or downloading and filter or block access to child pornography, obscene materials, or materials that depict child sexual exploitation. Provides that, notwithstanding any contract provision to the contrary, if a provider fails to comply with these provisions, the school district, State agency, public library, or public university or community college shall withhold further payments to the provider pending verification of compliance. Provides that if a provider fails to timely verify that the provider is in compliance, then the school district, State agency, public library, or public university or community college shall consider the provider's act of noncompliance as a breach of contract. Provides that nothing in the Act exempts from prosecution an employee of a school district, State agency, public library, or public university or community college for a willful violation of the provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 regarding obscenity and child pornography. Sets forth reporting provisions. Amends the Charter Schools Law of the School Code to provide that the Act applies to charter schools. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Miller (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3231 • Last Action 03/27/2026
RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two Illinois laws, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Illinois Gambling Act, to remove restrictions on employees of the Illinois Racing Board and the Illinois Gaming Board. Specifically, it eliminates a provision that prevented these employees from having been employed by or received compensation from any entity that had done business with the respective boards, their licensees, or licensees under the other gambling act within the year prior to their employment. This change aims to broaden the pool of potential employees by removing this past business relationship as a disqualifier.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Racing Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Gaming Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Cunningham (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #SB0066 • Last Action 03/27/2026
HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board, an independent state government body designed to address high prescription drug costs. The Board will have five members appointed by the Governor who have expertise in healthcare economics, pharmaceutical markets, and clinical medicine, and will be prohibited from having conflicts of interest with drug manufacturers. The Board's primary functions include conducting cost reviews for specific prescription drugs that meet certain price thresholds, such as brand name drugs costing $60,000 or more per year or generic drugs with significant price increases. When a drug is found to create affordability challenges, the Board can establish an upper payment limit that applies to all purchases and reimbursements in the state. Notably, the bill mandates that these upper payment limits will be based on the Medicare Maximum Fair Price, ensuring consistency with federal pricing. The bill also establishes a 15-member Stakeholder Council to provide input to the Board and requires annual reporting to the General Assembly about prescription drug pricing trends and market conditions. To support its operations, the Board will be funded by annual assessments on drug manufacturers, and it will have robust transparency requirements, including open meetings and public comment opportunities. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, and individuals can appeal Board decisions through an administrative and potentially judicial review process.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board Act. Establishes the Health Care Availability and Access Board to protect State residents, State and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in the State, and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. Contains provisions concerning Board membership and terms; staff for the Board; Board meetings; circumstances under which Board members must recuse themselves; and other matters. Provides that the Board shall perform the following actions in open session: (i) deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review; and (ii) any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases, payments, and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State. Permits the Board to adopt rules to implement the Act and to enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board. Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Stakeholder Council to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required by the Act. Contains provisions concerning Council membership, member terms, and other matters. Provides that the Board shall adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as the upper payment limit for a prescription drug product intended for use by individuals in the State. Prohibits the Board from creating an upper payment limit that is different from the Medicare Maximum Fair Price for the prescription drug product that has a Medicare Maximum Fair Price. Requires the Board to implement an upper payment limit that is the same as the Medicare Maximum Fair Price no sooner than the Medicare implementation date. Provides that Medicare Part C and D plans are not required to reimburse at the upper payment limit. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act and may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing the Act. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 01/14/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Graciela Guzmán (D)*, Robert Peters (D)*, Dave Koehler (D), Mike Simmons (D), Karina Villa (D), Mike Halpin (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Laura Murphy (D), Christopher Belt (D), Celina Villanueva (D), Mark Walker (D), Kimberly Lightford (D), Doris Turner (D), Javier Cervantes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 01/13/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB3465 • Last Action 03/27/2026
CD CORR-ELECTRON MONITOR-FOIA
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Unified Code of Corrections to expand public access to records related to electronic monitoring. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that explicitly defines "public records" to include the names of individuals on electronic monitoring and the number of times those individuals have violated the terms of their electronic monitoring. The bill also clarifies that these records are subject to inspection and copying under FOIA, even if they are maintained in a judicial office or by a judicial official. A key aspect of the legislation is that it prevents any other provisions of the Act from being used to withhold or limit access to these specific types of electronic monitoring records. The bill aims to increase transparency around electronic monitoring by ensuring that such information is readily accessible to the public, potentially allowing for greater scrutiny of electronic monitoring practices and individual compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that "public records" includes records of the names of persons on electronic monitoring and the number of times a person on electronic monitoring has violated the terms of electronic monitoring and includes court records of that information. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Act to the contrary, the Act does not authorize withholding of information or limit the availability of records to the public that contain the names of persons on electronic monitoring and the number of times a person on electronic monitoring has violated the terms of electronic monitoring. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that these records are public records and subject to disclosure, inspection, and copying under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Gill (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3409 • Last Action 03/27/2026
LOC GOV-ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies regulations for energy storage systems, which are facilities that can store and release energy, by requiring facility owners to submit detailed farmland drainage plans that include procedures for repairing subsurface drainage according to agricultural impact mitigation agreements and for restoring surface drainage. It also mandates that counties require a decommissioning plan for these systems and submit specific operational and safety reports, such as commissioning reports, hazard analyses, and emergency plans, all adhering to standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Furthermore, the bill mandates that energy storage system owners enter into a single agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each system, which must include specific restoration plans, and requires these agreements to be available on-site during construction or deconstruction activities.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (ii) a hazard mitigation analysis meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (iii) an emergency operations plan meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; and (iv) a warning that complies with specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association. Provides that the energy storage system owner shall enter into one agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each energy storage system. Requires the agricultural impact mitigation agreement for an energy storage system to include specified plans. Requires a commercial renewable energy facility owner to make available a copy of the signed agricultural impact mitigation agreement at the site of the commercial renewable energy facility during any construction or deconstruction activities. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Christopher Belt (D)*, Doris Turner (D), Sally Turner (R), Dave Koehler (D), Chapin Rose (R), Terri Bryant (R), Dave Syverson (R), Neil Anderson (R), Jil Tracy (R), Jason Plummer (R), Darby Hills (R), Chris Balkema (R), Li Arellano (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB4926 • Last Action 03/27/2026
SCH CD-SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code to increase the number of school counselors required in public schools. For school districts outside of Chicago, the bill mandates a student-to-counselor ratio of 150 to 1, replacing the previous recommendation of 250 to 1. For the Chicago school district, the bill requires the Chicago Board of Education to employ enough licensed school counselors to achieve a student-to-counselor ratio of 100 to 1, a significant increase from the previous encouragement of a 250 to 1 ratio. Additionally, the bill specifies that school counselors in Chicago must spend at least 75% of their work time in direct contact with students and maintain records of this time.
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Bill Summary: Amends the School Code. Provides that a school district, other than the Chicago school district, shall employ a sufficient number of school counselors to maintain a student-counselor ratio of 150 to 1 (rather than allowing the school district to employ a sufficient number of school counselors to maintain the national and State recommended student-counselor ratio of 250 to 1). Requires the Chicago Board of Education to employ a sufficient number of licensed school counselors to maintain a student-counselor ratio of 100 to 1 (rather than encouraging the board to employ a sufficient number of licensed school counselors to maintain a student/counselor ratio of 250 to 1).
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Evans (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2752 • Last Action 03/27/2026
PEN CD-MEETINGS-A/V CONFERENCE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Pension Code to allow committees of the Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund board to conduct meetings via audio or video conference without physically gathering all members in one location. The bill permits such virtual meetings only when the board chairperson determines that an in-person meeting would pose a health or safety risk and that a remote meeting is in the best interest of the board and public. To ensure transparency and accessibility, the bill mandates several key requirements: all participating members must be able to hear each other, public members must have a way to hear discussions and votes, at least one board member or administrative officer must be physically present at the meeting location, all votes must be conducted by roll call, and 48 hours' notice must be given with specific details about how to access the virtual meeting. For emergency meetings, slightly different notice requirements apply, and the presiding officer must state the nature of the emergency. The bill aims to provide flexibility for board meetings while maintaining public access and accountability, particularly in situations where physical gathering might be challenging or unsafe.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that meetings of committees of the board may be conducted by audio or video conference, without the physical presence of a quorum of the members if the chairperson of the board determines that an in-person meeting would pose a risk to the health or safety of members of the board or the public and that conducting a meeting by an audio or video conference is in the best interest of the board and the public. Sets forth provisions concerning notice, public participation, voting, verbatim records, and costs.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/05/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bob Rita (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3346 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOID-REVOCATION-SUSPENSION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to significantly change the process for revoking a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID Card). Starting on its effective date, the Illinois State Police can no longer revoke a FOID Card on their own; instead, revocation can only occur after a hearing in the circuit court of the person's county of residence. If a State's Attorney has probable cause to believe someone is no longer eligible for a FOID Card, they must file a petition in circuit court, where the individual can present evidence to keep their card, and both the Illinois State Police and the State's Attorney can present evidence for revocation. This hearing will be a civil proceeding, adhering to due process and evidence rules, and must occur within 45 days of the petition filing. If the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the person is ineligible, the court will order the Illinois State Police to revoke the card, and the circuit clerk will seize it. The bill also establishes procedures for the Illinois State Police to suspend a FOID Card.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Act to the contrary, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Illinois State Police may not revoke a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a Firearm Owner's Identification Card may only be revoked after a Firearm Owner's Identification Card hearing has been held in the circuit court of the county of residence of the person whose Firearm Owner's Identification Card is sought to be revoked. Provides that, if the State's Attorney of the county of residence of the person whose Firearm Owner's Identification Card is sought to be revoked has probable cause to believe that the person who has been issued a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is no longer eligible for the Card under the Act, the State's Attorney shall file a petition in the circuit court of the county of residence of the person whose Card is sought to be revoked. Provides that at the hearing, the person may present evidence in his or her favor seeking retention of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card and the Illinois State Police and State's Attorney may present evidence for revocation. Provides that the hearing shall be a civil proceeding and subject to due process, the Code of Civil Procedure, and the Illinois Rules of Evidence as adopted by the Supreme Court. Provides that the hearing shall be held within 45 days after the filing of the petition. Provides that if the circuit court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the person is ineligible for retention of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card under the Act, the court shall order the Illinois State Police to immediately revoke the Card and the circuit clerk shall seize the Card and transmit the Card to the Illinois State Police. Establishes procedures for the Illinois State Police to suspend a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Terri Bryant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB1827 • Last Action 03/27/2026
PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to establish new requirements for income-producing properties in Illinois counties, focusing on the submission of annual income and expense data to county assessment officers. Specifically, in counties with 3 million or more inhabitants (like Cook County), property owners or lessees must submit detailed income and expense data to the chief county assessment officer by July 1 each year, with the first submission due by September 1 following the bill's enactment. In counties with fewer than 3 million inhabitants, the county board may opt to require similar submissions by March 31. The bill provides comprehensive definitions for terms like "income-producing property," "expenses," and "income," and establishes specific exemptions, such as properties with a market value of $500,000 or less, residential properties with 6 or fewer units, and certain types of hospital and healthcare facilities. The legislation mandates electronic submission of data, imposes penalties for non-compliance (up to $10,000 per property), and includes strict provisions for data privacy and confidentiality. Furthermore, the bill requires chief county assessment officers to compile and anonymize the submitted data for use in mass property appraisals and to produce annual reports documenting the impact of this new data collection process on property assessments.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, taxpayers of income-producing property shall submit income and expense data annually to the chief county assessment officer on or before July 1 of each year. Provides that, in counties of fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, the county board may provide by ordinance or resolution that taxpayers of income-producing property shall submit income and expense data annually to the chief county assessment officer on or before March 31 of each year. Contains certain exceptions. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : William Davis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2884 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-CLOSED MTG MINUTES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify the process for filing lawsuits related to denied public records requests, specifically for minutes or verbatim records of closed meetings. Under the new provision, if a requester is denied access to minutes from a closed meeting that have not been previously made public, they must wait 60 days before filing a lawsuit. This 60-day waiting period begins either when the public body receives the request or after the Public Access Counselor issues a binding or non-binding opinion, whichever occurs later. The waiting period is intended to provide an opportunity for the requested records to be reviewed according to the Open Meetings Act. This change aims to create a more structured and deliberative process for resolving disputes over access to government meeting records, giving public bodies additional time to review and potentially release documents before litigation begins.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, if the denial of a request includes a request for minutes or a verbatim record of a meeting of the public body closed to the public as provided in the Open Meetings Act that have not been previously made available for public inspection, suit may be filed under a specified provision only after a 60-day period following (i) the receipt of the request by the public body or (ii) the issuance of a binding or non-binding opinion from the Public Access Counselor, whichever is later, to allow for review of the requested records as provided under the Open Meetings Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D), Harry Benton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3890 • Last Action 03/27/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Data Privacy Protection Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle the personal data of Illinois residents, aiming to give consumers more control over their information. It applies to companies that do business in Illinois or target Illinois residents and meet certain thresholds, such as processing the personal data of 100,000 or more consumers annually or deriving a significant portion of their revenue from selling personal data. The Act grants consumers rights including the ability to access, correct, and delete their personal data, as well as to opt out of its sale or use for targeted advertising and profiling. It also requires companies to be transparent about their data collection practices and to implement reasonable security measures. The bill further mandates that data brokers, defined as businesses that collect and sell personal information without a direct relationship with the consumer, must register annually with the Attorney General, who will maintain a public website with this information and a mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their data across all registered brokers. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, with violations potentially leading to civil penalties, and a new Data Privacy Protection Fund is created to support these enforcement efforts. The bill also includes provisions for data privacy and protection assessments for certain processing activities and limits the ability of local governments to regulate consumer data privacy.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Data Privacy Protection Act. Applies to legal entities that conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that satisfy one or more of the following thresholds: during a calendar year, controls or processes personal data of 100,000 consumers or more, excluding personal data controlled or processed solely for the purpose of completing a payment transaction; or derives over 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and processes or controls personal data of 25,000 consumers or more. Requires a controller, alone or jointly with others, to consider the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in protecting the security of consumers while processing personal data and in notifying consumers of a breach of the security of the system. Authorizes rights to consumers under the Act to include, but not be limited to, the right to access their personal data, obtain a list of third parties to whom their data has been disclosed, request corrections to inaccurate data, and question the profiling of their information. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that, annually, on or before January 31, a data broker operating in the State must register with the Attorney General. Provides that the Attorney General shall create a page on its Internet website in which the registration information is accessible to the public that allows consumers to delete their personal information across all registered data brokers. Provides for civil penalties. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Data Privacy Protection Fund. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Contains a severability provision.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rachel Ventura (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #SB3761 • Last Action 03/27/2026
DATA CENTERS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a "data center self-direct program" allowing large electricity customers, specifically those under a data center tariff, to receive a reduction in charges for renewable energy procurement. This reduction increases based on the value of new clean energy generation they help facilitate. The bill also mandates that, starting January 1, 2027, data center operators must submit disclosures to the Illinois Commerce Commission about their proposed construction plans at least 180 days in advance, with public publication and open meeting requirements. Furthermore, all data centers operating in Illinois will be required to track and annually disclose their water consumption to the Department of Natural Resources, which will make this data publicly available in an aggregated and anonymized format. Non-compliance with these disclosure requirements could result in fines of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also requires a specified electric utility to propose revenue-neutral tariff changes within 90 days of the bill's enactment to address rate design related to these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Establishes the data center self-direct program to allow for customers taking service under the data center tariff to receive a reduction in the charges collected for the procurement of renewable energy resources. Provides that the reduction in charges available to the customer shall increase based on the energy or capacity value of the new additive clean energy generation's contribution pursuant to the specified requirements. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency may require that participating customers provide annual reports related to facility operation and performance, customer electricity consumption and load profiles, and other information as necessary. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, on or after January 1, 2027, at least 180 days prior to commencing any construction activities, the data center operator of a proposed data center shall submit a data center disclosure to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Establishes publication and open meeting requirements concerning the data center disclosures. On and after January 1, 2027, requires all data centers operating within the State to maintain water consumption data to submit annual disclosures of the data center's water usage to the Department of Natural Resources. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to make an aggregated and anonymized form of data disclosed to it available on a publicly accessible website. Provides that data centers that fail to comply with any disclosure requirements under the Act may be subject to fines of up to $10,000 per violation. Requires the Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt implementing rules. Requires a specified electric utility to, no later than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, make a filing with the Commission that proposes revenue-neutral tariff changes, which shall present the Commission with an opportunity to suspend the tariffs and consider revenue-neutral tariff changes related to rate design. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB4445 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL BODY CAMERA
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to establish new rules for the commercial use of body-worn camera recordings, which are defined as recordings captured by an officer-worn body camera. If a public body believes a request for such a recording is likely for commercial purposes, it must inform the requester if the recording contains identifiable subjects (individuals whose identity can be discerned) and warn them that commercial use triggers obligations under this new law, with potential civil liability for non-compliance. Before releasing a recording for commercial use, the public body must notify any known identifiable subjects, informing them of the request, the requester's intent to use it commercially, and their rights to pre-publication notice and revenue sharing. Individuals intending to use a recording commercially must also provide written notice to identifiable subjects, detailing their intent to publish, the platforms used, their expectation of profit, and the subjects' right to a share of revenue. Crucially, anyone making a "profit-derived use" (any commercial use generating revenue like advertising or subscriptions) must share at least 50% of their gross revenue with the identifiable subjects, allocated based on their "duration of appearance" (how long they are perceptible in the recording). Identifiable subjects aggrieved by violations can sue for damages and attorney's fees, and the bill clarifies that these provisions do not limit other legal rights, while public bodies are immune from liability for others' non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, if a public body determines that a request for a body-worn camera recording is reasonably likely to be used for a commercial purpose, then the public body's response to the requester shall inform the requester: (1) if the recording contains one or more identifiable subjects; (2) that use of the recording for any commercial purpose triggers obligations under the provisions if the recording contains an identifiable subject; and (3) that failure to comply with the provisions may result in civil liability. Provides that prior to disclosing a body-worn camera recording to a requester, the public body shall provide written notice to each identifiable subject in the recording that is known to the public body. Provides that prior to any publication, posting, dissemination, or distribution, a person intending to use a body-worn camera recording for a commercial purpose must provide written notice to each identifiable subject. Provides that, if a person engages in a profit-derived use of a body-worn camera recording, then the person shall remit not less than 50% of the gross revenues derived from the use of the body-worn camera recording to the identifiable subjects depicted in the recording. Provides that an identifiable subject who is aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may bring a civil action against any person who violates the provisions or who knowingly directs, assists, or benefits from a violation of the provisions. Provides that a person who is aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may recover damages and any other appropriate relief, including reasonable attorney's fees. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed to limit, diminish, or adversely affect any rights, remedies, causes of actions, or protections under any other State or federal law. Provides that a public body, its officers, and its employees are immune from liability for any failure by a person other than the public body to comply with the provisions. Defines "body-worn camera recording", "identifiable subject", "profit-derived use", "duration of appearance", and "officer-worn body camera".
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4409 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-POLICE REDACTIONS 10 DAYS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access government records. Specifically, it changes the timeframe for law enforcement and correctional agencies to respond to public records requests. Previously, these agencies, like all other public bodies, had 5 business days to either provide the records or deny the request. Now, law enforcement and correctional agencies will have 15 business days to respond, an extension of 10 business days. This extension is allowed for situations where the requested records are partially exempt from disclosure and require redactions, such as blurring body camera footage, before the remaining information can be released. The bill also allows for an additional extension of up to 15 business days for these specific redaction needs, meaning a total of up to 30 business days could be taken to fulfill such requests.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a law enforcement or correctional agency shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than within 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless the time for response is properly extended under certain provisions. Allows for an extension for not more than 15 business days from the original due date for the reason that the requested records are records that are partially exempt from disclosure but that require blurring of body camera footage by a law enforcement or correctional agency or other redactions by a law enforcement or correctional agency before making the remaining requested information available for inspection and copying.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Haas (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5406 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-BUSINESS DAY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify the definition of "business day" and adjust timelines for commercial requests. Specifically, it defines a "business day" as Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and specified holidays, with additional exclusions for school districts, community colleges, and universities to include their winter and spring breaks and the day after Thanksgiving. Furthermore, for requests made for a "commercial purpose" – meaning the use of public records for sale, resale, or advertising – the bill changes the response timeframe from 21 "working days" to 21 "business days," ensuring that these requests are processed within a clearer, more consistent timeframe.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Defines "business day" as Monday through Friday, not including Saturday, Sunday, and specified holidays. In provisions regarding requests for commercial purposes, changes a reference to 21 working days to a reference to 21 business days.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3548 • Last Action 03/27/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rights for Illinois residents regarding their personal data, allowing them to confirm if their data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, delete their data, obtain a copy of previously provided data, and opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, or profiling that leads to significant decisions about them. The Act applies to businesses that operate in Illinois or offer products/services to Illinois residents and process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers annually, or 25,000 consumers if over 50% of their gross revenue comes from selling personal data. It outlines responsibilities for businesses that control and process consumer data, with certain exemptions for entities like government bodies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, non-profits, and educational institutions. The Attorney General will have exclusive authority to enforce these rights, and any civil penalties collected will go into a new Consumer Privacy Fund administered by their office. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt "data protection impact assessments" conducted under this new Act from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer. Defines terms. Applies to persons who conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that during the a calendar year control or process person data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,0000 consumers and derives over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Makes requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data and also exempts certain persons or entities from the statutory provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights. Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure data protection impact assessments done under the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB2882 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-RESPONSE PERIODS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify response time requirements for public records requests. Currently, public bodies must respond to a records request within 5 business days, but the bill extends this to 15 business days. Additionally, the time for extending a response is increased from 5 to 10 business days. The bill allows extensions for various reasons, such as records being stored in multiple locations, requiring extensive search efforts, needing review by specialized personnel, or requiring consultation with other public bodies. For commercial requests, the response time is extended from 21 to 30 business days. The bill maintains provisions that if a public body fails to respond within the specified timeframes, they cannot charge fees for providing the records and cannot claim the request is unduly burdensome. These changes aim to provide public bodies more flexibility in processing complex or voluminous records requests while still maintaining transparency and accountability in government record access.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless extended for an additional 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) for specified reasons. Provides that commercial requests must be responded to within 30 business days (rather than 21 working days).
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2421 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-CRIM JUSTICE AGENCY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand an existing exemption for law enforcement records contained in shared electronic record management systems. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing language to allow a criminal justice agency (in addition to a law enforcement agency) to be exempt from disclosing a record that it did not create, did not participate in or have a role in the events described in the record, and only has access to the record through a shared electronic record management system. This means that if a law enforcement or criminal justice agency receives a public records request for a document that is part of a shared electronic system but was created by another agency and is unrelated to the receiving agency's own work, that agency can choose not to disclose the record. The amendment provides additional protection for agencies that might have peripheral access to records through interconnected electronic systems, preventing them from being obligated to release documents they did not originally generate or have direct involvement in creating.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes and contained in a shared electronic record management system if the law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency (rather than only the law enforcement agency) that is the recipient of the request did not create the record, did not participate in or have a role in any of the events which are the subject of the record, and only has access to the record through the shared electronic record management system.
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• Introduced: 01/31/2025
• Added: 02/01/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/31/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3443 • Last Action 03/27/2026
OMA-COUNCIL DEV DISAB
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two laws to provide more flexibility for members of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) in attending meetings. Specifically, the bill changes the Open Meetings Act to exempt the ICDD from the requirement that a quorum of members must be physically present at meetings. Additionally, the bill modifies the ICDD Law to allow council members to request permission to attend meetings via video or audio conference under certain circumstances. These circumstances include being prevented from physically attending due to personal illness or disability, or needing to provide care to a family member with a disability. The chairperson must grant such a request, and the member will be counted toward the meeting's quorum. This change aims to make council meetings more accessible for members who may have mobility challenges or caregiving responsibilities, ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities or their representatives can more easily participate in important policy-making discussions. The bill is effective immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that the requirement that a quorum be physically present at the location of an open meeting shall not apply to the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Amends the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Law. Provides that a member of the Council may request permission of the chairperson to attend a meeting by video or audio conference, and that request shall be granted if the member is prevented from physically attending due to personal illness or disability or if the member is required to provide care to a family member who has a disability. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Maurice West (D)*, Laura Faver Dias (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4408 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-VICTIM INFORMATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to create a new exemption from public disclosure for certain records. Specifically, it adds a provision that exempts records held by public bodies, law enforcement agencies, or correctional agencies that contain the name, address, or other identifying or contact information of individuals under 18 years old who are victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual violence. This means that such sensitive information about child victims will be protected from public inspection and copying under FOIA, ensuring their privacy and safety.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that records in the possession of any public body created in the course of administrative enforcement proceedings, and any law enforcement or correctional agency for law enforcement purposes, that contain the name, address, or other identifying information or contact information of a person who is under the age of 18 years old and who is a victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual violence are exempt from inspection and copying under certain provisions regarding a public body redacting the exempt information.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Haas (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3330 • Last Action 03/27/2026
SCH CD-TEACHER DISMISSAL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code concerning the dismissal of teachers who have achieved contractual continued service, meaning they have a form of job security. If a teacher is wrongly dismissed and a court orders their reinstatement, the bill clarifies the process for determining back pay and other compensation. Specifically, after a teacher is reinstated, the mutually selected hearing officer (an impartial individual chosen to resolve disputes) will retain authority over the back pay calculation. This allows the teacher to challenge the school board's initial order regarding back pay, lost benefits, interest, and attorney's fees, and the hearing officer can potentially adjust the amount through an expedited arbitration process, with the school board covering the arbitrator's costs. This change ensures a more thorough review of the financial compensation owed to a teacher who was wrongfully dismissed.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code with respect to the removal or dismissal of teachers in contractual continued service. In provisions specifying that if a decision of a hearing officer for dismissal or of a school board for dismissal for cause is adjudicated upon review or appeal in favor of a teacher, then the trial court shall order reinstatement and shall remand the matter to the school board with direction for entry of an order setting the amount of back pay, lost benefits, and costs, less mitigation, provides that, post reinstatement, the mutually selected hearing officer shall maintain jurisdiction over the back pay so that the teacher may challenge and the hearing officer may potentially amend the school board's order setting the amount of back pay, lost benefits, interest, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, less mitigation, through an expedited arbitration procedure, with the costs of the arbitrator borne by the school board (rather than providing that the teacher may challenge the school board's order setting the amount of back pay, lost benefits, and costs, less mitigation, through an expedited arbitration procedure, with the costs of the arbitrator borne by the school board).
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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KS bill #SB229 • Last Action 03/27/2026
House Substitute for SB 229 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Providing amendments, suspensions or repeals of employment security law provisions should follow specified review procedures by the legislature, authorizing the secretary of labor to recognize and approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if such plans meet specific criteria and integrating such plans into the employment security law, updating and reorganizing statutory language, enhan
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Kansas Unemployment Insurance Modernization and Conformity Act, aims to update and reorganize the state's employment security law. Key provisions include establishing a legislative review process for any amendments, suspensions, or repeals to employment security law, ensuring that such changes are not made through budget provisos or temporary fiscal measures without legislative committee review. It also authorizes the Secretary of Labor to approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if they meet specific criteria, such as being employer-funded and complying with federal guidelines, and clarifies that these plans will not disqualify employees from receiving state unemployment benefits. The bill further updates terminology, reorganizes statutory language for clarity, enhances conformity with federal laws and guidelines, and refines provisions related to temporary unemployment benefits, benefit exhaustion, and the determination of suitable work. It also includes updated definitions, provisions for electronic filing, clarification of fraud penalties, and consolidation of certain protections for domestic violence survivors, while repealing redundant sections of the existing law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning labor and employment; relating to the employment security law; providing amendments, suspensions or repeals of employment security law provisions should follow specified review procedures by legislative committees of both houses; authorizing the secretary of labor to recognize and approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if such plans meet specific criteria, including compliance with federal guidance and being employer funded; ensuring that supplemental unemployment benefit plans do not disqualify employees from state unemployment benefits; requiring the secretary to maintain a registry of authorized plans and monitor the impact of such plans on the employment security trust fund; updating terminology and reorganizing sections for improved readability and compliance; enhancing federal conformity by incorporating references to federal laws and guidelines; integrating supplemental unemployment benefit plans into the current statutory framework; authorizing the secretary to adopt rules and regulations for supplemental unemployment benefits; updating provisions pertaining to temporary unemployment benefits and benefit exhaustion; providing that such benefits may extend for up to eight weeks; refining rate table and experience-rating provisions; discontinuing certain debt-relief provisions for negative balance employers; updating provisions for determining suitable work and disqualification conditions for unemployment benefits; enhancing electronic filing provisions; updating and clarifying certain definitions; providing for certain publication and data reporting duties of the secretary; clarifying criminal provisions and penalties for fraud; consolidating provisions of the employment security insurance act for domestic violence survivors and repealing redundant sections; amending K.S.A. 44-701, 44-702, 44-704a, 44-704b, 44-710d, 44-710e, 44-710f, 44-710i, 44-711, 44- 712, 44-713, 44-713a, 44-714, 44-715, 44-716, 44-716a, 44-718, 44- 719, 44-720, 44-721, 44-722, 44-723, 44-724, 44-725, 44-727, 44-758, 44-760, 44-765, 44-766, 44-767, 44-768, 44-769, 44-770, 44-773 and 44-777 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 44-703, 44-704, 44-705, 44-706, 44- 710, 44-710a, 44-710b, 44-717, 44-772, 44-774, 44-775 and 79-3234 SB 229—Am. by HCW and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 44-706a, 44- 761, 44-762, 44-763 and 44-764.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 88 Nay: 34
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IL bill #SB3220 • Last Action 03/27/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes consumer rights regarding their personal data, including the right to confirm data processing, correct inaccuracies, delete data, obtain a copy of previously provided data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, or profiling. It applies to businesses operating in Illinois or targeting Illinois residents that process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,000 consumers who also derive over 50% of their gross revenue from selling personal data, and it outlines responsibilities for entities controlling and processing this data. The Attorney General will have exclusive authority to enforce these provisions, with collected penalties funding a Consumer Privacy Fund administered by their office. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt data protection impact assessments, which are required for certain high-risk data processing activities, from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer. Defines terms. Applies to persons who conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that during a calendar year control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,0000 consumers and derive over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Creates requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data. Exempts certain persons or entities from the provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights. Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure data protection impact assessments created under the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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DC bill #B26-0616 • Last Action 03/27/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, mandates the public release of body-worn camera recordings in cases of officer-involved deaths or serious use of force, even when the officer involved is not from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), as long as an MPD officer was present. It clarifies that "law enforcement officer" includes any authorized officer, agent, or employee of federal, state, or local governments involved in law enforcement, and defines "MPD" as the Metropolitan Police Department. The bill also retroactively applies these transparency requirements to incidents occurring since August 1, 2025, requiring release within 10 business days of the bill's effective date, and includes a description of the incident along with the recordings. Furthermore, it amends existing regulations to prevent MPD officers from reviewing body-worn camera footage to assist in writing initial reports for incidents involving MPD officers, but allows them to do so for incidents involving other law enforcement officers prior to the bill's emergency effective date. This emergency legislation is intended to be in effect for no longer than 90 days.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on an emergency basis, section 3004 of the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 and Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to require the release of body-worn camera recordings of Metropolitan Police Department Officers present in the event of an officer-involved death or serious use of force by a law enforcement officer other than a Metropolitan Police Department officer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Brooke Pinto (D)*, Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Act A26-0282 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005081, Expires on Jun 21, 2026
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IL bill #HB3515 • Last Action 03/27/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to make several key changes. The bill expands the definition of "commercial purpose" to include any use that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester. It also narrows the definition of "news media" by excluding internet sites and social media channels that post law enforcement videos in exchange for compensation based on view count. For audio and video records, the bill allows public bodies to charge up to $40 per hour for personnel time spent searching, retrieving, reviewing, redacting, and reproducing records, with the first 3 hours (previously 8 hours) of search and retrieval time being free. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions of the Body Camera Act to exclude requests for body camera footage made for commercial purposes from mandatory disclosure requirements. These changes aim to provide more clarity and control over public records access, particularly for commercial requesters, while potentially limiting the ability of some online platforms to monetize law enforcement video content.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "commercial purpose" includes any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf a request is made. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "news media" does not include Internet sites, social media channels, or other sites or applications that post law enforcement videos in exchange for compensation based on the number of views. Provides that a public body may charge up to $40 for each hour spent by personnel in searching for, retrieving, reviewing, redacting, and reproducing audio and video records except for the first 8 hours spent by personnel in searching for or retrieving a requested record. Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that requests for a commercial purpose, as defined in the Freedom of Information Act, are not subject to provisions of the Act requiring the release of body-camera footage that has been flagged for specified reasons.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Janet Yang Rohr (D)*, Anthony DeLuca (D), Laura Faver Dias (D), Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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MA bill #H1902 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Relative to the reliability of testifying informants
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces new legal provisions regarding the use of testifying informants in criminal proceedings in Massachusetts, aimed at improving transparency and reliability of testimony from individuals who may receive benefits for their statements. The bill defines a "testifying informant" as someone testifying about admissions made by an accused and who has requested or may receive a benefit for their testimony. It mandates that district attorneys and the Attorney General's Office create and maintain detailed, centralized records documenting the informant's criminal history, any deals or promises made, and all communications with the informant. The bill requires prosecutors to disclose comprehensive information about the informant, including their criminal history, communication details, inconsistent statements, and previous testimony in other cases. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a mandatory pre-trial reliability hearing where the prosecution must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the informant's testimony is reliable. If the prosecution fails to demonstrate the informant's reliability, the court cannot allow their testimony at trial. The bill also requires prosecutors to notify victims if an informant receives leniency in exchange for their testimony, adding an additional layer of transparency to the criminal justice process.
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Bill Summary: Relative to the reliability of testifying informants. The Judiciary.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : John Moran (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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UT bill #SB0197 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Transportation Funding and Governance Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends laws related to public transit districts, primarily by establishing a new governing body called a "transit commission" for large public transit districts, which will replace the existing board of trustees for these districts starting July 1, 2026. The transit commission will have a seven-member structure appointed by various state officials, including the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President of the Senate, with nominations from local councils of governments and legislative bodies. The bill also clarifies the powers and duties of this new transit commission, including its role in approving budgets, strategic plans, and ordinances, and outlines specific financial reporting requirements for public transit districts. Additionally, it makes changes to the appointment and duties of the executive director for large public transit districts, shifting appointment authority to the Governor, and revises provisions regarding board member employment, budget submission processes, and the definition of a "large public transit district." The bill also includes provisions for severance pay for existing board members and adjusts certain sales and use tax provisions related to transit funding.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the governance of a large public transit district and financial reporting of public transit districts.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Kay Christofferson (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0008 • Last Action 03/26/2026
State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for state government operations and higher education for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, supplementing or reducing previously allocated amounts. It details specific funding for various state agencies, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, and departments related to natural resources, agriculture, environmental quality, workforce services, and social services. Additionally, it allocates funds for the state's higher education institutions, such as technical colleges and universities, outlining budgets for education and general operations, as well as special projects. The bill also addresses expendable funds, business-like activities, and restricted fund transfers, with specific provisions for the effective dates of these appropriations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sandall (R)*, Walt Brooks (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0020 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Technical Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes various technical changes to existing Utah laws related to natural resources, agriculture, and the environment, primarily by updating outdated provisions, clarifying language, and removing obsolete sections. Key changes include amending the Agriculture Resource Development Fund to remove a temporary borrowing provision, updating definitions within the Salinity Offset Fund, and modifying language related to enclosures and fences. It also adjusts reporting deadlines for certain boards and councils, clarifies the powers and duties of various divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality, and updates fee structures for waste disposal. Additionally, the bill refines provisions for water district water development councils, lake authorities, and wildlife conservation programs, while also making minor adjustments to laws concerning air quality, drinking water, and environmental institutional controls. The bill also repeals several outdated or redundant sections of existing law.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses obsolete programs and makes other technical changes to statutes within the purview of natural resources, agriculture, and environment or related legislative committees.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Keven Stratton (R)*, Carl Albrecht (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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US bill #S3659 • Last Action 03/26/2026
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements Minerals Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the SECURE Minerals Act of 2026, aims to establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve of the United States to secure essential and critical minerals and elements. The Act recognizes the vital role of these minerals in national and economic security, particularly in sectors like defense, energy, and technology, and highlights concerns about the People's Republic of China's significant control over global supply chains, which can lead to market manipulation and price instability detrimental to U.S. interests. To address these vulnerabilities, the bill proposes creating a government corporation, the Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation, overseen by a Board of Governors appointed by the President. This Reserve will be empowered to identify eligible critical minerals and materials, collect data on global markets, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and implement production standards. Its core functions include financing and acquiring critical minerals and materials through various mechanisms like loans to authorized intermediaries, direct acquisitions, and non-recourse lending to projects, with a focus on supporting domestic and partner country production, recycling, reuse, and repurposing efforts. The Act also mandates annual audits, Comptroller reviews, and public reporting to ensure transparency and accountability, while establishing risk and audit committees to oversee the Reserve's operations and compliance.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve of the United States, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 10 : Jeanne Shaheen (D)*, Todd Young (R), Mike Rounds (R), Catherine Cortez Masto (D), Angus King (I), Tim Sheehy (R), Elissa Slotkin (D), James Justice (R), Tim Kaine (D), David McCormick (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing (10:00:00 3/26/2026 SD-538)
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MN bill #HF4536 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Use of generative artificial intelligence in official records prohibited, and civil remedies and enforcement provided.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, proposing to add Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13E, prohibits government entities from using generative artificial intelligence (AI), defined as machine-based technology that can generate outputs like content or decisions, to create or help create official government records, which are defined as recorded information documenting a government entity's official actions or functions. The bill mandates that drafts of official records must be kept for the same duration as the final record, and it provides enforcement mechanisms, allowing the attorney general to take action and individuals to file civil lawsuits for equitable or declaratory relief, with prevailing plaintiffs eligible for attorney fees and costs, provided they give the government entity 90 days' written notice of any alleged violation to allow for a cure.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to government records; prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence in official records; providing civil remedies and enforcement; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13E.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Katie Jones (D)*, Jay Xiong (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Author added Xiong
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MN bill #HF4780 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees established, and report required.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees to study and analyze how state, county, and local taxes, fees, and exactions impact the cost of developing and preserving housing in Minnesota. The task force will consist of 15 members, including legislative representatives, state commissioners (Revenue and Housing Finance Agency), and appointees from various organizations representing counties, cities, builders, realtors, affordable housing developers, and tribal governments, along with three public members with relevant expertise. Their duties include cataloging all taxes and fees on new housing development, assessing their combined effect on housing prices, examining how these taxes are distributed among different government levels, and proposing legislative or administrative changes to lessen the financial burden on housing while ensuring essential public services are maintained. The Legislative Coordinating Commission will provide administrative support, and task force meetings will adhere to Minnesota's Open Meeting Law. The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to relevant legislative committees by February 15, 2027, after which it will expire.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to housing; establishing the Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees; requiring a report.
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• Introduced: 03/26/2026
• Added: 03/27/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Spencer Igo (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Housing Finance and Policy
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KS bill #HB2505 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Providing an exception for Kansas department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act to create an exception for records held by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks that contain the precise location of species listed as threatened or endangered under federal law (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) or species that are threatened, endangered, or in need of conservation under state law (K.S.A. 32-957 et seq.). These specific location records will no longer be subject to public disclosure requirements, meaning they cannot be requested by the public, unless the request is made by a landowner, their lessee, or designee regarding their own property. The bill also repeals the existing section of law and states that it will take effect upon publication in the Kansas Register.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning public records; providing an exception for Kansas department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Will Carpenter (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report agree to disagree adopted; Representative Rahjes, Representative Neelly and Representative Featherston appointed as second conferees
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US bill #S4251 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Mined in America Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Mined in America Act of 2026," aims to bolster the United States' position in blockchain and digital asset technologies by promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on hardware from foreign adversaries. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a voluntary "Mined in America Certification Program" to certify mining facilities and pools that meet specific criteria, including being located in the U.S. or friendly nations and not being controlled by entities linked to foreign adversaries. This certification can then be used as a basis for eligibility in federal programs like loans and grants. The bill also outlines a phased approach to phasing out the use of mining hardware manufactured by entities related to foreign adversaries, with a complete ban by 2030. Furthermore, it seeks to encourage the replacement of foreign-made mining hardware with U.S.-manufactured or friendly nation-manufactured compute infrastructure by amending existing federal programs, such as those administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture, to prioritize or include projects that utilize such infrastructure. The bill also includes provisions for a study on the grid-management capabilities of mining operations, a study on decentralized artificial intelligence infrastructure, support for developing secure and energy-efficient crypto-mining hardware, and a program to promote exports of U.S.-made mining equipment to friendly nations. Finally, it codifies the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile, allowing for the acquisition of Bitcoin mined by certified entities without capital gains tax to bolster this reserve, and permits the Treasury to generate yield from certain digital assets to acquire more Bitcoin.
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Bill Summary: A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a voluntary Mined in America Certification Program, to use Federal programs and authorities to promote the replacement of mining hardware related to foreign adversaries with compute infrastructure manufactured in the United States or friendly nations, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Cassidy (R)*, Cynthia Lummis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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UT bill #HB0220 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Public Safety Data Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to centralize and standardize the reporting and management of public safety data, primarily by directing more information to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (a body established to oversee criminal justice matters). Key changes include requiring the Department of Public Safety and the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services to report sexual assault kit testing timelines and progress to this commission, and mandating that institutions report student housing crime statistics to the commission. Additionally, the bill expands the types of data that the public safety portal, managed by the commission, will collect and make accessible to criminal justice agencies, now including attempted weapons purchases by restricted individuals and sexual assault data from correctional facilities and juvenile detention centers. It also clarifies reporting requirements for various agencies, including the Attorney General's strike force combating violent crimes associated with illegal immigration and human trafficking, and the Board of Pardons and Parole, ensuring these reports are submitted to the commission. Finally, the bill makes minor adjustments to existing laws regarding firearm purchases, public records, and the reporting of sexual assaults in correctional and juvenile facilities, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to public safety data.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0254 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Extracted Natural Resources Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline the extraction and processing of critical minerals in Utah by establishing a "fast track" permitting process for projects within designated "critical minerals zones" or those included in the strategic plan of the Critical Minerals Council. It also modifies tax credit provisions for mining exploration, including extending the duration for receiving tax credits and allowing for the assignment of these credits to new owners or operators of mining operations. Furthermore, the bill creates a "State Reinvestment Restricted Account" funded by severance tax revenue, which can be used for various purposes including income tax relief, water infrastructure, and critical mineral resource development, and establishes a "Critical Minerals Council" to coordinate state efforts in this sector, develop a strategic plan, and oversee the creation of a "Minerals for Industrial, National, and Economic Security Center." The bill also introduces provisions for designating critical minerals zones, which will be eligible for financial incentives and will direct a portion of property tax differential revenue to a new "Critical Minerals Development Account" to fund infrastructure, workforce development, and incentives for critical mineral projects.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses natural resources within the state.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 85
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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TN bill #HB2506 • Last Action 03/26/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021, relative to confidential records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes certain records related to immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities, specifically protecting the identities and personal information of officers involved in these activities, as well as details about future operations like dates, times, locations, and strategies. It defines "criminal negligence" as the same as in Section 39-11-106 of Tennessee law, meaning a failure to exercise reasonable care that results in a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise. Releasing this confidential information with criminal negligence is classified as a Class E felony, a serious crime, and can also lead to the removal from office, known as ouster, for officials who commit this offense. The bill also amends existing laws to include the criminally negligent release of such confidential immigration enforcement information as grounds for ouster and clarifies that this confidentiality does not prevent law enforcement agencies from sharing necessary information among themselves or apply to information already public by federal law or court order.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, makes certain records regarding immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities or officials; punishes as a Class E felony the criminally negligent public release of certain confidential records; expands the grounds for ouster to include the criminally negligent release of certain confidential records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 17 : Cameron Sexton (R)*, Dan Howell (R), Fred Atchley (R), Rusty Grills (R), Dave Wright (R), Kevin Raper (R), Debra Moody (R), Tom Stinnett (R), Lowell Russell (R), Greg Martin (R), Jake McCalmon (R), Rush Bricken (R), Bryan Terry (R), Michele Carringer (R), Mary Littleton (R), Becky Jo Alexander (R), Greg Vital (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.
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UT bill #HB0118 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding driver's licenses, particularly focusing on Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs), which are required for operating large or commercial vehicles. Key provisions include requiring CDL applicants to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports, with the division maintaining records of applicants who fail skills tests due to English language proficiency and the CDL driver training school they attended. The bill also clarifies that individuals applying for a CDL must acknowledge these English language requirements and that the division will retain this acknowledgment. Additionally, it updates regulations concerning non-domiciled CDLs, allowing individuals to qualify for them if they meet federal definitions, and removes outdated references to temporary CDLs issued before a specific date. The bill also makes technical changes to fees and background check processes for third-party CDL testers and examiners, and clarifies that the Bureau of Criminal Identification may collect fees for background checks. Finally, it sets an effective date for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses commercial driver license (CDL) applicants.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Candice Pierucci (R)*, Don Ipson (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MS bill #HB1665 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise, significantly reforms the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAO) in Mississippi by transferring regulatory authority from the State Board of Pharmacy to the Commissioner of Insurance, establishing new licensing and renewal requirements for PBMs and PSAOs, and creating a dedicated special fund within the Department of Insurance to support these regulatory operations. Key provisions include mandating that PBMs and PSAOs reimburse pharmacies at a rate no less than the pharmacy's acquisition cost for dispensed drugs, requiring PBMs to provide detailed reasons for claim denials within seven days, prohibiting PBMs from using "spread pricing" (charging more than the cost of the drug plus dispensing fee), and preventing PBMs from engaging in "steering" patients to affiliated pharmacies. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for drug manufacturers, PBMs, PSAOs, and health insurers, mandates the creation of a public website to disseminate information related to these regulations, and prohibits retaliation by PBMs, their affiliates, and PSAOs against pharmacists. Additionally, it revises the administration of the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan, requiring more frequent requests for proposals for plan administration and including the Commissioner of Insurance on evaluation committees for pharmacy benefit management proposals, while also requiring PBMs managing benefits for the state plan to comply with the new Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act. Finally, the bill includes provisions for the repeal of the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and related sections concerning public employee health plan administration on July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Revise The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections Added To The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms And Revise The Definitions Of Certain Existing Terms; To Create New Section 73-21-154, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer All Powers And Duties Exercised By The State Board Of Pharmacy Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act To The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reimbursement Amount From Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) Payable To Pharmacies; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Give Pharmacists Reasons For Denying A Claim Within Seven Days Of Receiving An Electronic Claim; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Authorizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Use Maximum Allowable Cost Lists; To Revise The Administrative Appeals Process Pharmacy Benefit Managers Must Make Available To Pharmacies To Challenge Reimbursements; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Psaos To Be Licensed By The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Renew Licenses Annually; To Revise The Financial Documents That Must Be Submitted To The Commissioner With An Application For A License Or License Renewal; To Create New Section 73-21-157.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Support The Operations Of The Department Of Insurance In The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Require The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer Unobligated Funds In The Special Fund Previously Used By The State Board Of Pharmacy For The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers To The New Special Fund; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Spread Pricing By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Amend Section 73-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 73-21-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Steering By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Retaliation Against Pharmacists By Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Psaos; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Investigations And Audits Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conducted By The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drug Manufacturers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Psaos And Health Insurers To Submit Certain Annual Reports To The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Plan Sponsors To Develop Criteria And A List Of Prescription Drugs Designated As Specialty Drugs; To Create New Section 73-21-168, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Develop A Website To Publish Certain Information Related To This Act; To Create New Section 73-21-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Identify Ownership Affiliation Of Any Kind To The Commissioner; To Amend Sections 73-21-83 And 73-21-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Solicit Requests For Proposals For The Administration Of The Plan Or Components Of The Plan Every Two Years; To Authorize The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan To Contract For The Management Of Pharmacy Benefits; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Be A Member Of The Evaluation Committee When Considering Proposals For Such Administration; To Require A Pharmacy Benefits Manager For The State Health Plan To Comply With The Provisions Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 25-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; To Create New Section 25-15-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Develop A List Of Prescription Drugs That Meet The Criteria Established By The Board For Specialty Drug Designation; To Require The Board To Consult With The Administrators Of The Public Employee Health Plans In The Contiguous States To Determine The Feasibility Of Entering Into A Joint Agreement To Combine Purchasing Power For Pharmaceuticals; To Amend Section 25-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-15-3, 25-15-5, 25-15-7, 25-15-9, 25-15-13, 25-15-14, 25-15-15, 25-15-16, 25-15-17, 25-15-19 And 25-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 41-149-5, 41-151-7 And 73-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Provide For Severability; To Create New Section 73-21-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Create New Section 25-15-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of Those Sections Relating To The Administration Of The Public Employee Health Plans; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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MO bill #HB2562 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Modifies exemptions to the sunshine law
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Missouri's sunshine law (a transparency law governing public meetings and records) by adding a new exemption to the existing list of situations where government bodies can keep certain information confidential. Specifically, the bill adds a 30th exemption that allows public governmental bodies to keep records related to security or travel for elected officials confidential if disclosing those records would potentially endanger the safety of the official or the general public. The bill maintains the existing comprehensive list of exemptions, which already includes scenarios like legal actions, personnel records, security measures, and personal health information. The new provision appears designed to protect elected officials from potential security risks by preventing the public disclosure of sensitive travel or security-related information. This modification continues the law's balancing act between maintaining government transparency and protecting legitimate safety concerns, giving public bodies another specific avenue to protect potentially sensitive information related to elected officials' movements and security arrangements.
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Bill Summary: Modifies exemptions to the sunshine law
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Mike Costlow (R)*, George Hruza (R), Michael Steinmeyer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/22/2025
• Last Action: Referred: Local Government(H)
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MN bill #HF4515 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Task force on women's medical procedural pain established, and report required.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Task Force on Women's Medical Procedural Pain to address pain experienced during certain medical procedures, which are defined to include cesarean sections, cervical biopsies, endometrial biopsies, intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and removal, and hysteroscopies. The task force, to be appointed by the Commissioner of Health by July 31, 2026, will consist of physicians specializing in obstetrics/gynecology and internal/family medicine, pain management professionals, women who have personally experienced such pain, and ex officio members from the Department of Health and the Board of Medical Practice. The task force's duties include collecting and analyzing data on these painful procedures, assessing ways to minimize their occurrence or find alternatives, and receiving input from affected women and healthcare professionals. The task force must convene its first meeting by January 1, 2027, and will be provided administrative support by the Department of Health, with meetings subject to Minnesota's Open Meeting Law. Finally, by January 1, 2028, the task force is required to submit a report to legislative committees detailing its findings and recommendations, after which it will expire.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; establishing a task force on women's medical procedural pain; requiring a report.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Sydney Jordan (D)*, Andrew Myers (R), Kari Rehrauer (D), Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Author added Kotyza-Witthuhn
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IA bill #HF2498 • Last Action 03/26/2026
A bill for an act enacting the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact.(Formerly HF 930, HSB 291.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, a system designed to allow podiatric physicians (doctors of podiatric medicine) licensed in one participating state to more easily obtain a license to practice in another participating state, thereby improving healthcare access. The compact sets minimum standards for podiatric medical licensure across participating states and creates an Interstate Commission, an entity composed of representatives from each member state, to oversee and administer the compact's operations. This Commission will handle matters such as establishing rules, managing finances, and maintaining a data system for licensed podiatric physicians. The compact will become effective once at least four states have adopted it into law.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact. The compact establishes a system whereby a podiatrist licensed to practice in one participating state may receive an expedited license to practice in another participating state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of podiatrists in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the fourth participating state.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 659.
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US bill #S4227 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026," mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, establish a program requiring entities that distribute "highly pathogenic agents"—which are defined as agents classified as "risk group 3" or higher in specific scientific guidelines, excluding those already regulated under other laws—to maintain detailed electronic logbooks of all sales, leases, loans, or other transfers of these agents. These logbooks must record information such as the agent's name, the purchaser's identification and intended use, the date and method of transfer, and a signature, with purchasers needing to present valid government-issued identification. The bill also requires the Secretary to develop and annually update a list of these highly pathogenic agents, consulting with various federal agencies and relevant scientific publications. Furthermore, it mandates that these logbooks be retained for at least three years, with specific restrictions on their disclosure to protect public health and national security, and exempts them from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Separately, the bill directs the National Security Advisor to coordinate a strategic evaluation of high-containment laboratories—defined as facilities suitable for "biosafety level 3" or higher procedures—to assess their capacity, security, and associated risks, and to develop national standards for their operation, with a report to be submitted to Congress. This evaluation will also lead to the establishment of a Public Health Biosafety and Biosecurity Team to serve as a single point of contact for state and local agencies regarding laboratory biosafety and biosecurity issues, and a feasibility study for a database of high-containment laboratories.
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Bill Summary: A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, to carry out a program under which the Secretary requires each covered distributor of a highly pathogenic agent to comply with certain logbook requirements, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 04/12/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 2 : Catherine Cortez Masto (D)*, Jim Banks (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/10/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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IL bill #SB2984 • Last Action 03/26/2026
EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois' early learning initiatives, primarily by modifying the Illinois Early Learning Council Act and the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. The Illinois Early Learning Council's purpose is broadened to advise on statewide programs and services for children from prenatal stages to age five, aiming to make Illinois the best state for raising young children by establishing a high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive early learning system. The Council will now be co-chaired by the Secretary of Early Childhood or their designee, and the Governor will appoint parents and caregivers of children five and under to the Council. The Department of Early Childhood will provide staffing and administrative support to the Council, and new provisions address conflicts of interest for Council members, requiring them to avoid matters that provide direct financial benefit or create the appearance of impropriety. Additionally, the bill shifts appointment authority for certain members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Early Childhood, ensuring the Department of Early Childhood has a greater role in shaping this consortium's guidance.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Governor shall appoint to the Illinois Early Learning Council (i) a representative of a statewide advocacy organization that represents multiple Head Start and Early Head Start providers and (ii) the State Director of Head Start Collaboration. Removes a provision that requires the Governor to request that the Region V office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families appoint a member to the Council to represent federal children's programs and services.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Lakesia Collins (D)*, Meg Loughran Cappel (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Mike Porfirio (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
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IL bill #SB3361 • Last Action 03/26/2026
SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, also known as the Religious Hair and Facial Hair Protections Act or Jett Hawkins Law, amends the School Code to ensure that nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, when registering or seeking recognition from the State Board of Education, must guarantee they will not prohibit religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's or employee's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. This means that school uniform or dress code policies adopted by school boards or local school councils cannot include or apply to these religious expressions, with a clarification that schools can still require hair or facial hair to be secured or covered during specific activities if necessary for safety, as long as it doesn't require permanent alteration.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. In provisions concerning the registration and recognition of non-public elementary and secondary schools, provides that a non-public, sectarian school that has registered or seeks to register or that has obtained or seeks to obtain recognition status is not subject to the requirements of the provisions that restrict a school's ability to adopt, enforce, or apply policies regarding religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's or employee's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Mike Simmons (D)*, Ram Villivalam (D), Dave Koehler (D), Mike Porfirio (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026
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RI bill #S2563 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026," mandates that the office of the auditor general conduct an independent and comprehensive study to determine if Rhode Island would benefit from a consolidated prescription drug management program within its Medicaid program, which provides essential health coverage to vulnerable populations and accounts for a significant portion of the state budget. The study will compare Rhode Island's current system, which uses multiple pharmacy benefit managers and preferred drug lists, with alternative models implemented in other states, such as a single statewide preferred drug list or a single state-contracted pharmacy benefit manager, to assess potential cost savings, improved transparency, increased rebate returns to Medicaid, reduced administrative burdens for healthcare providers, and better continuity of care for beneficiaries. To ensure the study is thorough, private entities involved in managing Medicaid prescription drug funds, including pharmacy benefit managers and managed care organizations, are required to provide complete and timely access to all relevant financial and operational data, notwithstanding any confidentiality agreements, with protections in place for sensitive information. The office of the auditor general will retain full authority to analyze this data and will report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislative changes, to state leadership by March 31, 2027, with the act taking effect upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would establish the “Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026.” This act would authorize an independent, comprehensive study by the office of the auditor general to determine whether Rhode Island would benefit from adopting a consolidated prescription drug management program within the Medicaid program. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Linda Ujifusa (D)*, Val Lawson (D), Lori Urso (D), Dawn Euer (D), Tiara Mack (D), Melissa Murray (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Sam Zurier (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bridget Valverde (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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UT bill #HB0008 • Last Action 03/26/2026
State Agency Fees and Internal Service Fund Authorization and Appropriations
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the operation of state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, supplementing or reducing existing appropriations. It details specific amounts allocated to various state agencies, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General's Office, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health and Human Services, and various higher education institutions, among others. The bill also authorizes the transfer of funds between certain accounts and establishes various fees for services provided by state agencies, such as those for vital records, environmental permits, professional licenses, and state park usage, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The effective date for most provisions is July 1, 2026, with specific sections taking effect earlier upon legislative approval.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Walt Brooks (R)*, Scott Sandall (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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CT bill #SB00225 • Last Action 03/26/2026
An Act Concerning Fees For Copying, Reviewing And Redacting Records Created By Police Body-worn Recording Equipment And Dashboard Cameras.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, allows public agencies to charge a fee for redacting (obscuring or pixelating) portions of records created by police body-worn recording equipment or dashboard cameras that cannot be legally disclosed under state or federal law, such as those involving victims of domestic abuse or minors, as defined by the Freedom of Information Act. The fee is intended to cover the time spent redacting these records, with the first four hours of labor being free, and subsequent labor costs capped at the hourly wage of the lowest-paid qualified employee, not to exceed $100 per hour of the record's length, with a potential $50 per half-hour rounding up. However, this fee is waived for individuals directly involved in the incident captured in the recording, their legal representatives, or in cases of alleged police misconduct or disciplinary investigations involving the officer in the recording, and it also modifies existing fee structures for copying public records to account for these new redaction costs.
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Bill Summary: To authorize a public agency to charge a redaction fee for the disclosure of a record created by police body-worn equipment or dashboard cameras that contains portions not authorized to be disclosed under state or federal law.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: File Number 202
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UT bill #HB0110 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Offender Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning offenders, primarily by expanding the types of misdemeanors that the Division of Corrections can be ordered to supervise, specifically allowing supervision of class B misdemeanors under certain conditions related to prior convictions and homelessness, and by establishing new timelines for considering pardons for sex offenders, requiring 10 years to pass for those registered for a decade and 20 years for those registered for life, with exceptions for convictions that have been overturned or for individuals proven innocent. Additionally, the bill adjusts parole eligibility for certain offenders, including those convicted of violent crimes against children, and clarifies the process for expunging criminal records by specifying when certain convictions, particularly those involving sex offenses, will prevent expungement. The bill also makes technical amendments to various sections related to the Board of Pardons and Parole's authority, including their ability to grant pardons, commute sentences, and manage offender accounts, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to offenders.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tyler Clancy (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 80
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0121 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Medical Cannabis Program Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's medical cannabis program, including clarifying rules for cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies, such as extending the timeframe for ownership changes to be re-licensed from 30 to 60 days, and allowing cannabis cultivation facilities to operate at two addresses under a single license. It also modifies requirements for cannabis product labeling, specifically allowing the word "hash" in product names and permitting radiation-based methods for quality assurance or remediation with departmental approval. The bill also streamlines the process for issuing medical cannabis patient cards, allowing for immediate issuance of a conditional card upon recommendation, and expands eligibility for guardian cards to include legal guardians of incapacitated adults, while also removing the requirement for a criminal background check fee for guardian and caregiver applicants. Furthermore, it establishes a program to provide monthly $150 vouchers to eligible medical cannabis cardholders enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare, administered through a contracted nonprofit entity, and adjusts the repeal date for the medical cannabis governance structure working group from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the medical cannabis program.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Walt Brooks (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0101 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Specialized Product Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to redefine and regulate "specialized products," which now encompass both cannabinoid products (excluding medical cannabis) and kratom products, and to establish a licensing and tax framework for their sale. Key provisions include allowing the Department of Agriculture and Food to set registration fees for cannabinoid products until January 1, 2029, and for kratom products until January 1, 2029, with fines for unregistered sales. The bill also changes the definition of "cannabinoid product" to be more specific and introduces a new definition for "kratom product," consolidating them under the umbrella term "specialized product." Retailers selling these specialized products will need a fixed-location license from the Tax Commission, which will cost $50 and be valid for three years, and they will be subject to a 5.3% sales tax on the retail price, collected from the consumer. The bill also clarifies that the State Tax Commission can share information regarding specialized product sellers with the Department of Agriculture and Food and establishes that revenue from the specialized product tax will go into a restricted account for specific enforcement and program purposes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to specialized products.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Jen Dailey-Provost (D), Rosalba Dominguez (D), Sahara Hayes (D), Sandra Hollins (D), Grant Miller (D), Carol Moss (D), Hoang Nguyen (D), Doug Owens (D), Angela Romero (D), Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0148 • Last Action 03/26/2026
General Oversight Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to rename the "Rules Review and General Oversight Committee" to the "General Oversight Committee" and makes other changes related to legislative oversight and administrative rulemaking. Specifically, it updates reporting requirements for various departments and committees to refer to the renamed committee, modifies provisions related to the governance committee's review of funding and policies affecting local health departments, and adjusts rules for contracting powers of departments, including health insurance coverage requirements for contractors and subcontractors. The bill also revises procedures for legislative review of environmental rules, clarifies requirements for the General Oversight Committee's operations and powers, and modifies rules regarding emergency rulemaking, the administrative code, and the legislative reauthorization of agency rules.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to legislative general oversight, including administrative rulemaking.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Trevor Lee (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 69
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #SB157 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Requiring search warrants to be issued only on the statement of facts sufficient to show probable cause made by a law enforcement officer, warrants issued for failure to appear to be provided to a compensated surety, bond forfeiture to be set aside in certain circumstances and remission if the defendant is returned to custody in certain circumstances and prohibiting a compensated surety from making loans for certain portions of the required minimum appearance bond premium.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies several aspects of Kansas criminal procedure, focusing on search warrants, appearance bonds, and bail bond regulations. Specifically, the bill changes the requirements for obtaining search warrants by mandating that only law enforcement officers, rather than any person, can provide sworn statements justifying probable cause. For appearance bonds, the bill requires that warrants for failure to appear must be provided to compensated sureties (bail bond companies) and establishes new criteria for setting aside bond forfeitures. For example, a bond forfeiture can now be set aside if the defendant has been deported from the United States or is incarcerated within the U.S. The bill also introduces new rules for compensated sureties, including requiring a minimum 10% bond premium, restricting how sureties can collect that premium, and mandating eight hours of annual continuing education. Additionally, the bill outlines a graduated remission schedule for bond amounts if a defendant is returned to custody within certain timeframes, allowing sureties to recover portions of their bond (90% if returned within 90 days, 75% if returned within 91-180 days, and 50% if returned within 181-270 days). These changes aim to provide more clarity and fairness in the criminal justice system's bond and warrant processes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal procedure; relating to search and seizure; requiring the statement of facts sufficient to show probable cause justifying a search warrant to be made by a law enforcement officer; relating to release prior to trial; forfeiture of appearance bonds; requiring warrants for failure to appear to be given to sureties; allowing bond forfeiture to be set aside if in certain circumstances if a surety can show that the defendant left the country was deported from the United States; requiring remission in certain circumstances; prohibiting a compensated surety from making a loan for certain portions of the minimum appearance bond premium required; amending K.S.A. 22-2502 and 22-2807 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 22- 2809b and repealing the existing section sections.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 03/13/2025
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report agree to disagree, not adopted
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MN bill #SF3834 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Expand personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections for personal information, such as residential addresses and personal phone numbers, to include current and former members of the Minnesota legislature, similar to existing protections for judicial officials. It redefines "judicial official" to "covered official" to encompass legislators and clarifies what constitutes "personal information" and "publicly available information" for these individuals. Additionally, the bill establishes a legislative task force to study and recommend improvements to privacy protections for all Minnesota government officials, with a report due by January 15, 2027, and appropriates funds for its operation. The revisor of statutes is also instructed to update terminology and renumber relevant sections of law to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to data privacy; expanding personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators; creating a legislative task force to study personal information protections for government officials; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.45, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Bonnie Westlin (D)*, Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Author added Hemmingsen-Jaeger
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UT bill #SB0217 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Local Food Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to clarify definitions and regulations related to the sale of homemade food products and locally produced foods. It introduces the term "designated representative" to allow producers to contract with others for the distribution, sale, or storage of their homemade food products, and clarifies that "direct-to-sale location" can include any agreed-upon location between a producer or their designated representative and the consumer. The bill also modifies regulations for direct-to-sale farmers markets, specifying that they can only include products that have not been certified, licensed, regulated, or inspected by state or local authorities, with an exception for markets composed solely of minor producers or businesses operated by minors. Furthermore, it expands exemptions from state, county, or city licensing, permitting, certification, and inspection requirements for home producers who comply with the chapter's provisions, provided their homemade food is sold within the state for personal consumption and is not otherwise exempted. Importantly, the bill adds an exemption for sales of food and food ingredients or prepared food by a "home cook," defined as an individual preparing food exclusively in a private, noncommercial home kitchen, from sales and use taxes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to locally-produced foods.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Kristen Chevrier (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0072 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks and mandates specialized training for law enforcement. It amends existing law to include "Virtual Currency Kiosk Regulation" under the Division of Consumer Protection, defining terms like "virtual currency" (a digital representation of value not considered money) and "virtual currency kiosk" (an electronic terminal for exchanging virtual currency for money or other virtual currency). The bill sets daily transaction limits for these kiosks, requiring operators to provide clear disclosures about terms, conditions, and the fact that digital assets are not insured by federal entities, along with prominent fraud prevention warnings. Operators must also provide detailed receipts and maintain transaction records, cooperating with law enforcement investigations. Furthermore, the bill requires local law enforcement agencies to ensure at least one peace officer receives specialized cryptocurrency investigation training every three years, covering topics like tracing, evidence preservation, and legal requirements for warrants, and mandates quarterly reporting on cryptocurrency investigations to a state commission.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates cryptocurrency training requirements for law enforcement and consumer protections for digital asset kiosks.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0507 • Last Action 03/25/2026
State Coordination of Regional and Local Economic Development Projects Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah code sections related to economic development and local government financing. Key provisions include extending the deadline for municipalities and counties to designate home ownership promotion zones until January 1, 2028, and clarifying that zones created before this date will continue to exist under current regulations. It also introduces new regulations for "regionally significant development zones" (RSDZs), which are areas designated for economic development that can utilize tax increment financing, and establishes rules for how revenue generated within these zones can be used, including contributions to a "State Reinvestment Restricted Account." The bill also modifies rules regarding energy excise taxes, specifically allowing counties to levy an excise tax on "high-impact consumers" (like large data centers) within unincorporated areas, with a portion of the revenue going to the State Reinvestment Restricted Account. Furthermore, it places new restrictions on political subdivisions providing incentives to large load data centers, generally prohibiting them unless the data center is located within a specific type of RSDZ or meets certain criteria related to energy taxes. The bill also makes changes to the definition and application of "public infrastructure districts" and revises provisions related to housing and transit reinvestment zones, first home investment zones, and convention center reinvestment zones, including setting new deadlines for their creation and modifying their boundaries and revenue capture rules. Finally, it introduces new definitions and regulations for RSDZs with energy implications, including specific rules for large load data centers within these zones and their tax treatment.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses local and regional economic development projects and related provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 83
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0540 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments, aims to increase public access to court records and proceedings while also requiring greater transparency in judicial financial disclosures. Key provisions include the establishment of a single, secure website for public access to all public court records, allowing searches by various criteria such as party name, case number, or filing date, and requiring audio recordings of all public court proceedings. It also mandates that judicial officers, including judges and court commissioners, submit annual financial disclosures comparable to those required of elected officials, which will be made publicly available online. The bill also clarifies definitions related to court proceedings and records, and adjusts certain court fees, with specific provisions for the justice court regarding fees for public court records accessed through the new website.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses public access to court records and proceedings and judicial financial disclosures.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Logan Monson (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #SB0885 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "parent and child legal representation act," establishes a new Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and an Office of Parent and Child Legal Representation within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Commission, composed of various appointees including legislative leaders, judicial representatives, and legal professionals with experience in child welfare cases, will be responsible for creating standards for attorneys who represent indigent parents and children in child welfare cases, including setting maximum caseloads and minimum training requirements. It will also establish a system for appointing these attorneys, define indigency for legal representation, and set standardized payment rates, requiring local funding units to contribute their historical average contribution adjusted for inflation, with the state providing additional funding through legislative appropriations. The Office will then implement and oversee these standards, processes for payment, and the provision of expert and ancillary legal services, as well as conduct performance reviews of attorneys and report on child protective legal representation statewide. The Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation from the U.S. Department of Labor, is referenced for annual adjustments to local funding contributions.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create a parent and child legal representation commission and an office of parent and child legal representation; to prescribe the commission's and office's powers and duties; and to provide for appropriations.
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• Introduced: 03/25/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Sam Singh (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
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MA bill #H380 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Establishing the social work licensure compact in Massachusetts
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact (SWLC) in Massachusetts, creating a multi-state licensing system that allows licensed social workers to practice across participating states more easily. The compact aims to increase public access to social work services, reduce duplicative licensing requirements, and address workforce shortages by allowing qualified social workers to obtain a multistate license. To be eligible for a multistate license, social workers must meet specific criteria based on their professional category (bachelor's, master's, or clinical), including having an unencumbered license in their home state, passing a qualifying national exam, completing appropriate educational requirements, and submitting to a criminal background check. The bill creates a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the implementation and administration of the compact, which will manage a coordinated data system to track licensee information, investigate complaints, and facilitate information sharing among member states. The compact ensures that social workers will be subject to the laws and regulations of the state where they are providing services, maintains each state's ability to take disciplinary action, and provides a framework for interstate cooperation in regulating social work practice while protecting public health and safety.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a social work licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/12/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Gordon (D)*, Jim O'Day (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5272
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UT bill #HB0048 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to refine how recidivism, which is a return to criminal activity after a previous conviction, is defined and measured, particularly for juveniles, and to improve the oversight and reporting of criminal and juvenile justice data. Key changes include introducing "alternative recidivism metrics" alongside the existing "recidivism standard metric" to provide a more comprehensive view of reoffending, and expanding the types of data collected and reported by the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (the "commission") to better track juvenile justice reforms and the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing juvenile recidivism. The bill also clarifies definitions related to juvenile justice, such as "juvenile recidivism" and "diversion" (an agreement to resolve a referral before formal charges or conviction), and modifies procedures for handling minors committed to secure care facilities, including provisions for appointing legal counsel and transferring them to correctional facilities under specific circumstances, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to the criminal and juvenile justice system.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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AK bill #SB256 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Ems Licensure Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "EMS Licensure Compact," which is an agreement between states to recognize emergency medical services (EMS) personnel licenses, such as those for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), and Paramedics. The primary goal is to allow EMS professionals to practice across state lines more easily, improving public access to emergency medical services and enhancing patient safety. The compact establishes a framework for member states to grant a "privilege to practice" to licensed EMS personnel from other member states, provided they meet certain criteria, including holding a current, unrestricted license in their home state and adhering to national standards. It also creates an "Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice" to oversee the compact, develop uniform rules, and maintain a coordinated database of licensed EMS personnel, including any adverse actions taken against them. The bill also includes provisions for expedited licensure for veterans and their spouses, and outlines procedures for dispute resolution and enforcement among member states, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate compact; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Robert Myers (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate Labor & Commerce Hearing (13:30:00 3/25/2026 Beltz 105 (tsbldg))
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UT bill #SB0275 • Last Action 03/25/2026
State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program, allowing individuals to obtain a secure, verifiable digital identity that can be used in place of physical identification. The program aims to provide individuals with greater control over their personal information and privacy, ensuring that their digital identity is managed responsibly and transparently. Key provisions include establishing a "Digital Identity Bill of Rights" that guarantees individuals' fundamental rights to manage their digital identity, the creation of a program manager to oversee the program's implementation, and the requirement for various state agencies and healthcare providers to accept this digital identity. The bill also outlines requirements for digital wallet providers, verifiers, and relying parties to ensure the secure and ethical handling of digital identity information, and it includes mechanisms for complaint resolution and auditing to maintain program integrity.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates the State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Paul Cutler (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 63
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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IL bill #HB5733 • Last Action 03/25/2026
FOIA-POLICE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exempt certain law enforcement records from public disclosure, including video and audio recordings from in-car and body cameras that are shared between public bodies, and records related to the work of a law enforcement agency's threat assessment team. It also exempts criminal history records and personal information held by the Illinois State Police under the Criminal Identification Act. For public bodies receiving over 1,000 FOIA requests annually, the response time for requests involving video recordings is extended from 5 business days to 30 business days, and general response time extensions are increased from 5 to 10 business days. Additionally, the bill modifies fee structures for audio and video file requests, waiving the first 60 minutes of staff time for preparation and then charging based on the lowest-paid staff member's hourly wage, with a provision for victims or their families to be exempt from these fees. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that records containing law enforcement in-car camera and officer-worn body camera video and audio recordings that a public body received from another public body are exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that records concerning the work of the threat assessment team of a law enforcement agency are exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that criminal history records are exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that personal and private information submitted to and maintained by the Illinois State Police under the Criminal Identification Act is exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that, if a public body received more than 1,000 requests under the Act in the preceding year, then (i) the public body shall either comply with or deny a request for a record that includes video records within 30 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request and (ii) the time for response to any request the public body receives may be extended by not more than 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) from the original due date for specified reasons. Provides that, if a request is made for an audio or video file that is maintained in an electronic format, then the public body may not charge for the first 60 minutes of staff time to prepare the response, including conducting necessary research regarding the request, as well as locating, collecting, reviewing, and redacting any responsive audio or video files. Provides that, after the first 60 minutes of staff time, the public body may charge the preparation costs of the public body's lowest paid staff member employed in a position that performs the work to prepare the response (rather than charging specified dollar amounts for specified megabytes of data). Makes technical and other changes. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 03/24/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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UT bill #SB0242 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Transportation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's transportation laws. It clarifies regulations for mobile businesses, such as food trucks, by preventing political subdivisions from completely prohibiting them in zones where food establishments are permitted or restricting their operation near restaurants, with an exception for temporary mass gatherings or special events. The bill also updates definitions related to vehicle registration and residency, and modifies vehicle registration fees, including the road usage charge for electric and commercial vehicles. Additionally, it allows motorcycles, school buses, and public transit vehicles to temporarily impede bike or parking lanes under specific circumstances, and clarifies rules for towing dispatch vendors and the reporting requirements for towed vehicles. The bill also addresses the use of local option sales taxes for transportation projects and makes changes to the funding and use of various transportation investment funds, including those for highway projects, commuter rail, and active transportation. Finally, it introduces new provisions for local highway mobility plans in Salt Lake City, requiring agreements with the Department of Transportation to categorize roads and manage highway reduction strategies.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to transportation, including road usage charge, towing dispatch, and local option sales tax use.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Kay Christofferson (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 92
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0545 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Budgetary Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to public funds and budgetary procedures in Utah. Key changes include renaming the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund" to the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Account" and clarifying its administration by the Land Conservation Board, which will now use criteria similar to federal programs for conservation easements. The bill also establishes a new "Energy Development Infrastructure Fund" as a revolving loan fund to finance infrastructure for nuclear power generation and transmission, and it makes several technical amendments to definitions, account names, and reporting requirements across various state agencies and programs, including those related to grants, audits, and specific funds like the Electrical Energy Development Investment Fund and the Industrial Assistance Account. Additionally, it repeals certain sections related to wildlife resources and water rights negotiation accounts and adjusts appropriations for the Colorado River Authority. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to public funds.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Val Peterson (R)*, Jerry Stevenson (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 71
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0389 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Cannabis Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various provisions related to cannabis, primarily focusing on definitions, licensing, product regulations, and enforcement. Key changes include defining "hazardous waste laws" and adding specific artificially derived cannabinoids to the definition of "non-compliant material," requiring cannabinoid processors to dispose of waste according to hazardous waste laws, and mandating that industrial hemp retailers check the age of individuals purchasing products containing THC or THC analogs, ensuring they are at least 21 years old. The bill also clarifies licensing requirements for cannabis production establishments, including updating the number of addresses a cannabis cultivation facility can operate under a single license and adjusting fees. Furthermore, it modifies regulations for cannabis product labeling and packaging, requiring pre-approval of labels and packaging by the department and allowing for certain changes to flavor, terpene, or cultivar information without re-approval. The bill also renumbers and reorganizes sections related to medical cannabis, including the creation of a Specialized Product Authority Licensing Board and the transfer of duties related to the medical cannabis program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Agriculture and Food, with a transition period outlined. Finally, it establishes an effective date of May 6, 2026, and includes coordination clauses for potential conflicts with other related bills.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to cannabis.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jen Dailey-Provost (D)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #SF4381 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Advisory board establishment to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for the implementation of commercial autonomous vehicle operations in Minnesota by creating the Commercial Autonomous Vehicle Operations Labor and Small Business Impact Advisory Board. This board is tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on the potential impacts of these operations, including economic effects on drivers and businesses, reemployment pathways, financial implications for the state, accessibility for people with disabilities, legal liability, and infrastructure needs. Commercial autonomous vehicle operations are prohibited in Minnesota until this study is completed and a permit process, which will include an individual evaluation of each applicant by the advisory board, is established by the commissioner. The bill defines "autonomous vehicle" based on SAE International standards and "commercial autonomous vehicle operations" as the use of these vehicles for commercial purposes like transporting passengers or goods. A key provision requires that a "human safety operator," a licensed individual, must be present in the vehicle at all times to monitor and intervene if necessary, unless specific conditions are met. The advisory board will consist of various stakeholders, including government officials, legislative representatives, workforce representatives, disability advocates, and industry representatives, and will hold public hearings to gather input before making recommendations on whether and how commercial autonomous vehicle operations should be allowed.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing advisory board to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation; establishing minimum requirements for operation of commercial autonomous vehicles; requiring permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Erin Maye Quade (D)*, Jen McEwen (D), Ann Johnson Stewart (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate Transportation (15:00:00 3/25/2026 )
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OH bill #SB320 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Athletic Trainer Compact, a legislative agreement between states to allow licensed athletic trainers (ATs) to practice in multiple member states more easily. The compact aims to increase public access to AT services, improve continuity of care, and promote workforce mobility by establishing a system of mutual recognition of licenses. Key provisions include defining terms like "Compact Privilege" (the authorization to practice in a remote member state) and "State of Qualifying Licensure" (the state where an AT holds their primary license). It outlines eligibility requirements for ATs seeking a compact privilege, which generally involve holding a valid license, passing a criminal background check, and meeting continuing competence standards set by their home state. The bill also establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact Commission, a governing body composed of representatives from each member state, responsible for administering and enforcing the compact, promulgating rules, and maintaining a data system for tracking ATs. It details procedures for state participation, dispute resolution, and enforcement, including provisions for addressing member states that default on their obligations. Importantly, the compact allows for the use of telehealth and supports active military members and their spouses by potentially waiving fees. The compact becomes effective when seven states enact it and remains in effect even if the number of member states falls below seven.
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Bill Summary: To enact sections 4755.72 and 4755.721 of the Revised Code to enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact.
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• Introduced: 11/10/2025
• Added: 11/12/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Kristina Roegner (R)*, Steve Huffman (R), Catherine Ingram (D), Terry Johnson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (10:30:00 3/25/2026 South Hearing Room)
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UT bill #HB0473 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Colorado River Authority Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and renames the Colorado River Authority of Utah, moving it from the Governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources, and expands its membership to include the river commissioner as chair, representatives from five Colorado River authority areas, the director of the Division of Water Resources, the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources (as a non-voting member), and the state engineer (as a non-voting member). It also clarifies the authority's powers and mission to protect Utah's right to use waters from the Colorado River system, allows it to enter into contracts and agreements, and coordinate with other entities, including tribal governments and the Utah water agent. The bill also makes changes to procurement laws, ensuring the Colorado River Authority is not subject to the Utah Procurement Code but must adopt similar procedures, and modifies provisions related to protected records, water conservation plans, and the powers and duties of various water-related boards and divisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Colorado River Authority of Utah.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Chew (R)*, David Hinkins (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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IL bill #SB2913 • Last Action 03/25/2026
SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code concerning teacher evaluations, specifically addressing the use of student growth data. Beginning July 1, 2026, if a school district and its teachers cannot agree on whether to include student growth as a factor in teacher performance ratings, and there isn't a collective bargaining agreement that already covers the teacher evaluation plan, then the student growth component will be removed from the evaluation plan. This change aims to provide a resolution mechanism when agreement on this specific aspect of teacher evaluations cannot be reached.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Provides that if the parties cannot reach agreement over the decision on whether to incorporate a student growth component into the teacher evaluation plan and there is no collective bargaining agreement that includes or incorporates by reference the use of a student growth component in the teacher evaluation plan (rather than that includes or incorporates by reference the teacher evaluation plan), then the student growth component shall be removed from the teacher evaluation plan. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Kimberly Lightford (D)*, Ram Villivalam (D), Doris Turner (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026
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RI bill #H7531 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Repeals the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the 2021 Act on Climate in its entirety, which means it would eliminate all provisions of that previous law, including its established statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate. The 2021 Act on Climate had set specific, legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as achieving a 45% reduction below 1990 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, and established a climate coordinating council and advisory boards to oversee these efforts and ensure compliance. This bill would take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would repeal the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Bob Quattrocchi (R)*, Sherry Roberts (R), David Place (R), Brian Newberry (R), Marie Hopkins (R), Paul Santucci (R), George Nardone (R), Michael Chippendale (R), Christopher Paplauskas (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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IL bill #SB2754 • Last Action 03/25/2026
MUNI CD-SOUND INSULATION ODOR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to clarify the responsibilities of municipalities that have implemented a Residential Sound Insulation Program, which is designed to reduce noise from aircraft. Specifically, it mandates that if defective windows or doors installed under this program were found to have caused offensive odors *before* the program even began, the municipality must replace them. However, the bill also states that funds specifically from airport revenue cannot be used for replacing windows or doors if later testing as part of the same program found no offensive odors.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality that has implemented a Residential Sound Insulation Program to mitigate aircraft noise shall replace all windows and doors in homes where defective products were found to have caused offensive odors prior the initiation of the Residential Sound Insulation Program. Provides that airport revenue funds shall not be used to replace any windows or doors in homes where later testing done as part of the Residential Sound Insulation Program found no offensive odor.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Porfirio (D)*, Seth Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
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MI bill #SB0758 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Communications: internet; Michigan kids code act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0759'25
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Michigan Kids Code Act, establishes comprehensive regulations for online service providers regarding the protection of minors' privacy and digital experiences. The legislation applies to online services with annual revenues over $25 million or those processing data from at least 50,000 consumers, and focuses on creating robust safeguards for users under 18 years old. Key provisions include mandating the highest privacy settings by default for minors, prohibiting targeted advertising to minors, restricting notification times, banning manipulative design features called "dark patterns", and requiring prominent tools for account deletion. Online service providers must configure default privacy settings to maximize protection, prevent adult users from accessing a minor's account or content without explicit consent, and provide parents with tools to manage their children's online activities, such as controlling account settings, restricting purchases, and monitoring time spent on the platform. The bill also requires annual independent third-party audits detailing the platform's practices regarding minors, with potential civil fines of up to $50,000 per violation starting January 1, 2027. The Attorney General is tasked with creating and regularly updating rules to keep pace with emerging technology, with the ultimate goal of protecting minors' autonomy and online safety.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish standards and practices relating to certain online services; to prohibit certain acts and practices by covered online service providers related to certain online services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
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• Introduced: 12/17/2025
• Added: 12/18/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Kevin Hertel (D)*, Mallory McMorrow (D), Erika Geiss (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Placed On Immediate Passage
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NJ bill #A4070 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information by establishing new rules for its collection and sharing by government entities and healthcare facilities. It prohibits government entities from requesting or collecting sensitive personal information like immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, social security number, or individual taxpayer identification number unless it's necessary for assessing eligibility for or administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional licenses, or as otherwise required by law, with exceptions for judicial orders, warrants, and federal law. Similarly, healthcare facilities are restricted from collecting this information unless it's essential for safe and appropriate care, billing, or program eligibility, while still allowing for complete medical records under HIPAA. The act also clarifies that certain collected information, particularly regarding immigration and taxpayer identification, will not be considered public records and cannot be disclosed except under specific legal requirements, judicial orders, warrants, or with explicit written consent from the individual, which must detail the information to be shared, the purpose, and acknowledge voluntariness. Furthermore, it restricts the sale, sharing, or transfer of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, with exceptions for sharing with other government entities or law enforcement for criminal investigations under strict conditions, and clarifies that vendors using ALPR systems must adhere to these restrictions. The bill also amends existing law concerning motor vehicle records to prevent their disclosure for immigration enforcement purposes without informed consent, a judicial warrant, or a valid judicial order, except where federal law dictates otherwise.
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Bill Summary: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 26 : Annette Quijano (D)*, Ellen Park (D)*, Lou Greenwald (D)*, Teresa Ruiz (D)*, Andrew Zwicker (D)*, John McKeon (D)*, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Balvir Singh (D), Rosaura Bagolie (D), Anthony Verrelli (D), Robert Karabinchak (D), Ed Rodriguez (D), Larry Wainstein (D), Gabriel Rodriguez (D), Ravi S. Bhalla (D), Eliana Pintor Marin (D), Roy Freiman (D), Shama Haider (D), Vincent Kearney (D), Brian Stack (D), Linda Greenstein (D), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Joe Cryan (D), Patrick Diegnan (D), Shirley Turner (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Approved P.L.2026, c.4.
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UT bill #HB0068 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Housing and Community Development Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, effectively transferring functions and responsibilities previously handled by the Housing and Community Development Division within the Department of Workforce Services. It also makes numerous amendments to various sections of Utah law, primarily to reflect this organizational change and to update references to the new division and its leadership, the state housing coordinator. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for meetings with Tribal Leaders and Native American Indian organizations, updates definitions related to housing and community development, and modifies reporting requirements for municipalities and counties regarding moderate-income housing strategies. It also makes changes to various funds and programs related to housing, community development, and economic revitalization, including the Permanent Community Impact Fund, the Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund, and the Navajo Revitalization Fund, by updating references to the new division and its housing coordinator. The bill also revises definitions and references within sections related to private activity bonds, transportation investment funds, and water development coordinating councils to align with the new structure. Finally, it includes provisions for the transfer of employees and establishes the effective date of these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Lincoln Fillmore (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0572 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Behavioral Health, Mental Health, and Social Services Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah law concerning behavioral health, mental health, and social services. Key provisions include establishing a statewide database for individuals committed to mental health facilities, creating a grant program for community-based peer support services, and clarifying rules for licensing behavioral health receiving centers, including notification requirements for justice-involved individuals. The bill also amends laws related to county jail reporting, the Governor's Suicide Prevention Fund, and various committees and commissions involved in behavioral health policy and oversight, such as renaming the "Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee" to the "Utah Behavioral Health Commission" and adjusting its duties and reporting structures. Additionally, it modifies provisions for temporary shelter expansion, clarifies definitions for homeless services facilities, and makes changes to how certain tax revenues are distributed for substance abuse enforcement and treatment.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses social services interventions, including for behavioral health, mental health, and homelessness.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 79
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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US bill #S4199 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Youth AI Privacy Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Youth AI Privacy Act," aims to protect minors from potential harms associated with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots by requiring entities that make these chatbots available to individuals under 18 to implement specific safe design features. Key provisions include mandating clear disclosures that users are not interacting with a human and that content is AI-generated, with these disclosures repeated regularly and in age-appropriate language. The bill also restricts how companies can use a minor's personal data, prohibiting its use for profiling or training AI models, and limiting its processing for generating outputs to only what's collected within the current session and within a timeframe set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Furthermore, it prohibits features that encourage compulsive use, such as rewards for time spent or unprompted AI responses, and bans advertising or promotions within AI chatbots directed at minors, especially if there's a financial connection. The FTC is tasked with creating regulations to enforce these provisions, and the bill also includes whistleblower protections, authorizes research on the health effects of AI chatbots on minors, and requires federal health surveys to include questions about AI chatbot usage. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC and state attorneys general, and parents or legal guardians will have the right to sue for violations.
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Bill Summary: A bill to require entities that make artificial intelligence chatbots available to minors to implement certain safe design features, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/26/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 1 : Ed Markey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/03/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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IL bill #HB2536 • Last Action 03/25/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to modify the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, primarily focusing on counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants. The bill allows the Chief County Assessment Officer to request full social security numbers or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all household members applying for the exemption. Additionally, the bill permits the Chief County Assessment Officer to renew the exemption without requiring a new application each year, provided they can confirm that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and that the household income continues to qualify. If the exemption is renewed without a new application, the Chief County Assessment Officer must notify the applicant of the renewal and remind them of their ongoing duty to report any changes that might affect their eligibility. The bill aims to simplify the renewal process for senior citizens receiving this property tax exemption while maintaining appropriate verification mechanisms to ensure only eligible homeowners receive the benefit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer in a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants may request full social security numbers or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer may renew the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without a new application if the Chief County Assessment Officer is able to confirm both that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and that applicant's household income qualifies for the exemption. Provides that a Chief County Assessment Officer who renews a low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without an annual application shall notify the applicant of both the decision to renew the exemption and the applicant's ongoing duty to report changes in the eligibility of the property to receive the exemption.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Fred Crespo (D)*, Anna Moeller (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Omar Williams (D), Tracy Katz Muhl (D), Rick Ryan (D), Ann Williams (D), Harry Benton (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Michael Crawford (D), Dee Avelar (D), Lisa Davis (D), Thaddeus Jones (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/04/2025
• Last Action: Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000
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WA bill #SB5981 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Revised for 2nd substitute: Concerning the 340B drug pricing program.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect the integrity of the federal 340B drug pricing program, which provides discounted outpatient medications to eligible healthcare providers serving low-income and uninsured populations, by prohibiting drug manufacturers from restricting how these providers access and dispense these drugs through contract pharmacies, and by requiring covered entities and manufacturers to report detailed information about their participation in the program to the state, with penalties for non-compliance and a new filing fee to support the state's data collection and reporting efforts.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of the 340B drug 2 pricing program; amending RCW 43.71C.010, 43.71C.050, 43.71C.090, and 3 43.71C.100; adding new sections to chapter 43.71C RCW; adding a new 4 chapter to Title 69 RCW; and prescribing penalties. 5
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 13 : Annette Cleveland (D)*, Vandana Slatter (D), Paul Harris (R), Jessica Bateman (D), Emily Alvarado (D), Mike Chapman (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Jamie Pedersen (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 74
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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UT bill #HB0185 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Carbon Credit Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to establish new regulations and oversight for carbon credits, which are defined as payments or financial compensation for reducing or preventing greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere, excluding certain industrial uses of carbon dioxide and water rights. The State Auditor will now be responsible for maintaining a list of reported carbon credit transaction information and reporting this data to a legislative subcommittee. Additionally, a new "Carbon Credit Litigation Fund" is created, managed by the Attorney General, to receive money from judgments, settlements, or compromises related to alleged violations of laws concerning the sale or marketing of carbon credits or violations of the new carbon credit transaction laws. This fund can be used to prevent federal mandates like cap-and-trade programs or mandatory emissions reporting, and to recover carbon credits lost through fraudulent sales. The bill also clarifies that state entities selling carbon credits must obtain a digital identification number and report specific transaction details to the State Auditor, and that any carbon credit created or purchased by a state entity remains under that entity's control.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses requirements related to the sale of a carbon credit.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Troy Shelley (R)*, Derrin Owens (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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LA bill #SB180 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property tax exemption to transfer the exemption under certain circumstances. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to amend the Louisiana Constitution to allow the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability to transfer a property tax exemption to a new home under specific conditions. Currently, surviving spouses are eligible for these exemptions if they occupy and own the property, but this bill would permit a one-time transfer of the exemption's value to a subsequent property that qualifies as their homestead, limiting the exemption's value to what was claimed on the prior home. This change aims to provide continued tax relief to surviving spouses of disabled veterans when they need to relocate, with the assessor potentially requiring documentation to verify the exemption's value. The proposed amendment would become effective on January 1, 2027, and would be presented to voters for approval in a statewide election.
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Bill Summary: A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide relative to the ad valorem tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses; to allow for the transfer of certain exemptions by a surviving spouse; to provide for limitations; to provide for effectiveness; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Franklin Foil (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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UT bill #HB0209 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Voting Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah's election laws to require proof of United States citizenship for voting in state elections, with exceptions for federal-only ballots, and establishes new definitions and procedures related to voter registration and ballot handling. Specifically, it adds "documentary proof of United States citizenship" to the definitions of terms used in election law, outlining acceptable forms of proof such as birth certificates, passports, or naturalization documents. The bill also modifies voter registration forms and processes to include questions about citizenship and proof thereof, and introduces provisions for voters who have not provided this proof to vote only in federal elections or cast a provisional ballot that will only be counted for federal races unless citizenship is later verified. Additionally, it updates procedures for handling provisional ballots and rejected mail-in ballots, and clarifies the types of information considered public or private in voter registration records, including provisions for voters to request additional privacy protections. The changes aim to ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens can vote in state elections, while allowing those who haven't provided proof of citizenship to still participate in federal elections.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to voting.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 36 : Cory Maloy (R)*, Ron Winterton (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Bridger Bolinder (R), Walt Brooks (R), Jeff Burton (R), Kristen Chevrier (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Tyler Clancy (R), Paul Cutler (R), Doug Fiefia (R), Stephanie Gricius (R), Matt Gwynn (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Karianne Lisonbee (R), Matt MacPherson (R), Nicholeen Peck (R), Mike Petersen (R), Tom Peterson (R), Val Peterson (R), Candice Pierucci (R), Jake Sawyer (R), Mike Schultz (R), David Shallenberger (R), Troy Shelley (R), Lisa Shepherd (R), Casey Snider (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Mark Strong (R), Christine Watkins (R), Stephen Whyte (R), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 72
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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VT bill #H0583 • Last Action 03/25/2026
An act relating to clinical decision making
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect patients' access to quality healthcare by preventing financial entities like private equity groups and hedge funds from interfering with medical decisions made by healthcare providers. It prohibits these entities from influencing or controlling clinical judgment, such as determining patient care plans, treatment options, or staffing levels, and also restricts them from dictating pricing or billing practices. The bill also mandates that certain healthcare entities, including those with private equity or hedge fund ownership, must publicly report their ownership and control structures to the Green Mountain Care Board, with specific exemptions for entities like nursing homes and healthcare staffing companies, and establishes penalties for non-compliance or misrepresentation, all to enhance transparency in healthcare ownership and operations.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to prohibit certain financial transactions involving health care entities. It would also prohibit corporations from practicing medicine or otherwise interfering with health care providers’ professional judgment and clinical decision making. The bill would deem violations of these prohibitions to be violations of the Consumer Protection Act. The bill would also require public reporting on ownership and control of certain health care entities.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Alyssa Black (D)*, Tiff Bluemle (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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AZ bill #SCR1002 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This concurrent resolution, if approved by voters, would amend Arizona law regarding campaign finance reports by increasing the threshold for itemizing individual contributions from in-state donors from $100 to $200 per election cycle, meaning campaigns would only need to provide detailed information about individual contributions exceeding $200, rather than $100, for in-state donors. The resolution also clarifies reporting requirements for various types of contributions and disbursements, including those from political action committees (PACs), political parties, corporations, labor organizations, and loans, and specifies when contributions and expenditures are considered to have been made for reporting purposes.
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Bill Summary: Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House FMAE Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-2-0-1-0-0)
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MI bill #SB0313 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Michigan's child care organization licensing law to update various regulations and procedural requirements. It makes several key changes, including updating language around rule-making processes, clarifying inspection and background check procedures for child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes, and establishing new provisions for temporary relocation during disasters. Specifically, the bill modifies requirements for establishing ad hoc committees to develop child care organization rules, streamlines criminal background check processes for child care staff and household members, provides more flexibility for school-based child care centers in meeting fire safety and health inspection requirements, and creates a mechanism for child care organizations to temporarily operate in new locations during emergencies. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of child and family records, with specific exceptions for legislative oversight, child welfare administration, and accreditation purposes. Additionally, the bill adds a provision exempting audio and video recordings provided to the department from public disclosure under the state's freedom of information act.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled"An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"by amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL 722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and 722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111, section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by 2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256, and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304.
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• Introduced: 05/15/2025
• Added: 05/15/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Sarah Anthony (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 05/15/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee Of The Whole
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UT bill #HB0125 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Department of Natural Resources Related Modifications Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several modifications to Utah law, primarily focusing on natural resources and invasive species management. It amends provisions related to the Cultural Site Stewardship Program to clarify objectives and administrative details, and significantly updates regulations concerning aquatic invasive species, such as mussels. Key changes include expanding the definition of "invasive mussel" to include various types, clarifying decontamination procedures for conveyances (vehicles or equipment that can carry water or mussels), and establishing new rules for boat liveries, including requirements for renters to complete an aquatic invasive species education course and for livery owners to maintain records and ensure proper decontamination. The bill also revises aquatic invasive species fees, modifies rules for inspecting vessels and equipment to prevent the spread of invasive species, and clarifies the responsibilities of the Division of Wildlife Resources in managing potential infestations. Additionally, it adjusts language regarding the Utah Geological Survey's powers and duties, including its role in water resource assessment and data collection, and makes changes to the composition and responsibilities of the survey's board. Finally, the bill includes provisions for funding litigation expenses related to water interests, updates regulations for secondary water metering and conservation, and modifies the State Parks Restricted Account.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to the Department of Natural Resources and related regulated areas.
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• Introduced: 01/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Rex Shipp (R)*, David Hinkins (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Stewart Barlow (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Mike Kohler (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Leah Hansen (R), Clinton Okerlund (R), Mike Petersen (R), Tom Peterson (R), Troy Shelley (R), Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 80
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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OH bill #HB775 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Regards state agencies' authority to adopt administrative rules
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to state agencies' authority to adopt administrative rules, with a particular focus on streamlining processes, clarifying responsibilities, and updating existing provisions. Key changes include amending sections concerning employee leave for Olympic competition to use gender-neutral language, adjusting provisions related to licensing authorities' discretion in disqualifying individuals based on criminal offenses, and modifying rules for the office of risk management, joint legislative ethics committee, and the Ohio ethics commission. The bill also enacts a new section regarding agency rules and updates provisions related to the electronic rule-filing system, treasury education, pay for success contracts, alternative fuel transportation programs, job-ready sites, transformational mixed-use developments, rural business growth funds, energy star rebates, commercial driver training, the Ohio access to justice foundation, public defender services, the capitol square review and advisory board, the Ohio public defender commission, the state public defender, the department of administrative services, the department of aging, the department of developmental disabilities, the department of job and family services, the department of health, the department of natural resources, the department of public safety, the division of mineral resources management, the division of wildlife, the Ohio facilities construction commission, the Ohio housing finance agency, the Ohio livestock care standards board, the Ohio public employees retirement system, the Ohio retirement study council, the public employees retirement board, the school employees retirement board, the state teachers retirement board, the state fire marshal, the superintendent of industrial compliance, the superintendent of financial institutions, the tax commissioner, and the attorney general. It also repeals several sections related to these agencies and programs.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 9.46, 9.79, 9.821, 101.15, 101.34, 101.78, 101.98, 102.05, 103.0511, 105.41, 107.56, 109.08, 109.36, 109.361, 109.541, 109.57, 109.68, 111.15, 111.18, 111.47, 113.21, 113.51, 113.60, 119.01, 119.03, 120.03, 120.06, 120.521, 121.36, 121.41, 121.68, 122.075, 122.076, 122.077, 122.081, 122.083, 122.086, 122.087, 122.09, 122.154, 122.16, 122.17, 122.171, 122.175, 122.177, 122.179, 122.1710, 122.18, 122.25, 122.291, 122.38, 122.4020, 122.4077, 122.631, 122.632, 122.633, 122.6511, 122.6512, 122.74, 122.851, 122.86, 122.91, 122.922, 122.924, 122.925, 122.9511, 123.01, 123.04, 123.08, 123.201, 123.21, 123.22, 124.17, 124.74, 125.14, 125.84, 125.87, 125.88, 128.63, 131.024, 131.33, 135.182, 135.22, 135.45, 135.46, 135.61, 145.038, 145.09, 145.092, 145.196, 145.28, 145.2913, 145.2914, 145.311, 145.323, 145.381, 145.391, 145.401, 145.43, 145.58, 145.583, 145.584, 145.62, 145.65, 145.81, 145.814, 145.97, 147.62, 148.04, 149.331, 153.71, 156.05, 163.58, 166.02, 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3727.40, 3727.79, 3734.47, 3749.02, 3753.02, 3901.044, 3901.077, 3901.3813, 3901.833, 3903.93, 3905.0611, 3905.79, 3905.95, 3938.09, 3960.12, 3961.09, 3963.08, 3964.21, 3965.10, 3970.08, 4506.22, 4729.26, 4730.07, 4734.10, 4744.28, 4751.04, 4760.19, 4762.19, 5101.222, 5119.397, 5120.657, 5124.03, 5160.02, 5162.02, 5165.02, 5165.61, 5167.02, 5168.86, 5180.536, 5502.25, 5703.16, 5709.24, 5709.912, 5920.02, 5921.10, and 5922.02 of the Revised Code regarding state agencies' general authority to adopt administrative rules and to amend the version of section 3313.902 of the Revised Code that is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, to continue the change on and after that date.
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• Introduced: 03/25/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Jamie Callender (R)*, Michael Dovilla (R)*, Steve Demetriou (R), Tex Fischer (R), Sarah Fowler Arthur (R), Marilyn John (R), Adam Mathews (R), Sharon Ray (R), David Thomas (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Referred to committee: General Government
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UT bill #HB0475 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Development Planning and Coordination Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous amendments across various sections of Utah law, primarily to update references to the "Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity" to "Governor's Office of Economic Development" (GOED). It also establishes the Economic Development Council, which will advise the GOED on strategic economic development objectives, provide recommendations to the Legislature, and coordinate economic development projects with regional or statewide impact. The bill also introduces reporting requirements for the council and the GOED to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee. Additionally, it amends provisions related to participation in meetings with tribal leaders, the Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee, station area plan requirements, and various tax credits and economic development programs administered by the GOED.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses economic development planning and programs within the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0301 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Drug Recodification
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill technically reorganizes, revises, and clarifies provisions relating to drugs by updating references to various chapters and sections of Utah law. It amends existing statutes to reflect the recodification of controlled substances, moving them from Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act, to Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, and also incorporates references to Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, in various contexts, including offenses related to cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and imitation controlled substances. The bill also makes technical changes to definitions and cross-references within existing laws, ensuring consistency and clarity in the legal framework surrounding drugs and controlled substances.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill technically reorganizes, revises, and clarifies provisions relating to drugs.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt Gwynn (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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RI bill #H8119 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Prohibits warrantless purchases of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to prevent law enforcement and other government entities from purchasing personal data from third parties, such as data brokers, without a warrant, thereby closing a loophole that allows them to bypass constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. It defines key terms like "governmental entity," "law enforcement entity," "personal data" (which includes a broad range of information like browsing history, location, and communications content), and "third party." The bill explicitly prohibits these entities from obtaining or receiving personal data from third parties in exchange for anything of value, or from other government agencies if that data was originally purchased. However, exceptions are made for situations where a warrant is obtained, there's an imminent danger, the data is publicly available, the individual voluntarily shared it with law enforcement in mind, or the data is being provided to or by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to seek legal remedies and prohibiting the use of illegally obtained data in investigations or court proceedings, except as evidence of a violation of this chapter, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would prohibit warrantless searches of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Brandon Potter (D)*, Jason Knight (D), Edith Ajello (D), David Morales (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Jose Batista (D), Carol McEntee (D), Leo Felix (D), David Place (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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UT bill #SB0270 • Last Action 03/24/2026
State Court Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends state court procedures by defining "debt collection or housing action" as a civil case in district court for eviction or eligible for debt collection filing after January 1, 2027, and allows the Judicial Council to establish specialized divisions within the district court to manage these cases, including allocating resources and staff, while ensuring these divisions do not affect court jurisdiction or public access; it also mandates that such actions be transferred to these divisions for centralized processing, though they can be moved to a proper venue for trial or evidentiary hearings. Additionally, the bill modifies procedures for judicial nominating commissions, specifically altering the number of applicants the Appellate Court Nominating Commission must certify to the governor when filling multiple vacancies, and clarifies that commissions cannot refuse to certify an applicant based on past rejections or the governor's previous choices. The bill also specifies different effective dates for its provisions, with most taking effect in May 2026 and the changes related to debt collection and housing actions taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to state courts.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Jordan Teuscher (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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OK bill #SB1356 • Last Action 03/24/2026
State government; transferring certain duties from Office of Management and Enterprise Services to certain departments; modifying duties of Fleet Management Division. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers certain duties and functions from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to other state departments, modifies the duties of the Fleet Management Division, and makes other changes related to state government operations. Specifically, the Criminal Justice Pay for Success Revolving Fund will now be managed by the Department of Corrections, and the Civil Service Division, along with its responsibilities for employee dispute resolution and whistleblower programs, is transferred from OMES to the Department of Labor. The Office of Veterans Placement, previously within OMES, will now be part of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also renames the Fleet Management Division to the Fleet Oversight Division and shifts the responsibility for managing state agency motor vehicles from OMES to individual agencies, with the Fleet Oversight Division providing oversight and reporting. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the State Use Program, transferring its administration from OMES to the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, which will now oversee contracts for goods and services provided by qualified organizations employing people with significant disabilities. The Pay for Success Innovation Fund will be dissolved, with remaining monies returned to their original agencies. The bill also includes provisions for electronic reporting, clarifies definitions, and repeals certain existing statutes.
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Bill Summary: state government - fund - contract - report - Civil Service Division - procedures - Pay for Success Innovation Fund - Office of Veterans Placement - promulgation of rules - Fleet Management Division - Fleet Oversight Manager - monies - authority - statement - duties - State Use Advisory Council - codification - recodification - repealers - effective date - emergency
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Bullard (R)*, Toni Hasenbeck (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB1356 (3-24-26) (BULLARD) FA3 - SB1356 (3-24-26) (BULLARD) FA3
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DE bill #HB285 • Last Action 03/24/2026
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interstate Compact For Athletic Trainers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact in Delaware, allowing licensed athletic trainers to practice in other participating states without needing separate licenses in each. The compact aims to improve public access to athletic training services by enabling licensed athletic trainers to practice in multiple states through mutual recognition of licenses, streamlining the process for qualified professionals, and reducing administrative burdens. It creates an Athletic Trainer Compact Commission, a governmental agency composed of all member states, to administer and implement the compact. The bill also defines key terms such as "Compact Privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state), "Compact Qualifying License" (a license that meets compact requirements), and "Adverse Action" (disciplinary actions taken against a license). It outlines the requirements for states to join the compact, the process for obtaining a compact privilege, and the responsibilities of both the licensee and the member states. Furthermore, the bill addresses issues like active military members and their spouses, adverse actions, data sharing among states, rulemaking by the Compact Commission, dispute resolution, and the effective date and amendment of the compact.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interstate Compact For Athletic Trainers.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 03/22/2026
• Session: 153rd General Assembly
• Sponsors: 11 : Mike Smith (R)*, Nicole Poore (D), Alonna Berry (D), Timothy Dukes (R), Kevin Hensley (R), Lyndon Yearick (R), Russ Huxtable (D), Spiros Mantzavinos (D), Brian Pettyjohn (R), Dave Sokola (D), Kyra Hoffner (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/22/2026
• Last Action: Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
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UT bill #SB0195 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Workforce Development
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide Youth Apprenticeship Governance Council to improve collaboration and alignment among state agencies involved in youth apprenticeship programs, ensuring shared accountability for their development and sustainability. It also authorizes the state to participate in the federal Workforce Pell Grant program, which provides federal financial aid to students enrolled in eligible workforce programs, by allowing the Utah Board of Higher Education (the board) to approve these programs for submission to the U.S. Secretary of Education. The bill also makes changes to reporting requirements for various entities, including the Utah Data Research Center, and clarifies definitions related to government records, notably excluding the Workforce Pell Grant program from certain government record access provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a statewide youth apprenticeship governance council and authorizes participation in the federal Workforce Pell Grant program.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Karen Peterson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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HI bill #SB3016 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Relating To Privacy.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Hawaii's data breach notification law by expanding the definition of "personal information" to better protect individuals from identity theft and other harms. It introduces new definitions for "identifier," which includes common ways to identify someone online like a name, username, phone number, or email address, and "specified data element," which covers a broader range of sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account details, biometric data, and health insurance numbers, though it excludes certain protected health information. The bill also clarifies that telecommunications carriers complying with specific federal regulations are considered compliant with Hawaii's data breach notification requirements, alongside financial institutions and healthcare providers already recognized as such. These changes are intended to make the law more comprehensive in addressing modern privacy risks, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.
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Bill Summary: Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under the State's data breach notification law. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with this law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Chris Lee (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Angus McKelvey (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*, Les Ihara (D), Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
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MO bill #SB1430 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Modifies and creates new provisions relating to regulation of certain metals
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Missouri law to create comprehensive regulations for metal recycling entities and scrap metal yards, focusing on preventing the sale of stolen metals. The bill establishes new definitions for regulated metals (including copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, catalytic converters, and certain batteries) and requires metal recycling businesses to maintain detailed records of metal purchases. Key provisions include mandating electronic transaction reporting to the state department of revenue within two business days of purchase, requiring sellers to provide photo identification and proof of ownership, and restricting metal purchases to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The legislation also imposes significant penalties for businesses that knowingly purchase stolen metals, including fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and potential license revocation. Additionally, the bill requires metal recycling entities to display prominent notices about identification requirements, maintain transaction records for at least 36 months, and consult a state-provided list of known receivers of stolen property before completing any transaction. These measures are designed to create a more transparent and accountable system for metal recycling and reduce opportunities for selling stolen metals.
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Bill Summary: Modifies and creates new provisions relating to regulation of certain metals
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• Introduced: 12/15/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Henderson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Voted Do Pass S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
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NY bill #A01410 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Requires entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under FOIL to periodically re-apply for the exception.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires entities that submit records to state agencies, which are currently exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), to periodically re-apply for that exemption. FOIL is a New York State law that grants the public the right to access government records. The bill amends existing law to stipulate that any request for an exemption must now specify the exact portions of the record to be exempted and state the reasons for the request, and importantly, must be for a defined period, not exceeding three years. Furthermore, before an exemption expires, the submitter must apply for a three-year extension, which the agency must review and either grant or deny, with the option for the submitter to appeal a denial. If an extension is not applied for, the exemption will automatically expire. The bill also clarifies that the submitter bears the burden of proving their entitlement to an exemption, while the agency must prove that a record falls within an exemption if they deny access. The term "agency" or "state agency" in this context refers to specific state departments, boards, bureaus, divisions, councils, offices, and public corporations where most members are appointed by the governor.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under the freedom of information law to periodically re-apply for the exception
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Linda Rosenthal (D)*, Harvey Epstein (D), Tony Simone (D), Phil Steck (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/09/2025
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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CA bill #AB2271 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Immigrant benefits: loss of income: federal DHS enforcement.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Immigration Enforcement Emergency Relief Program, administered by the Employment Development Department (EDD), to provide financial assistance to individuals who have lost earned income due to actions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), such as arrests, detentions, or worksite disruptions, and who are not eligible for existing unemployment benefits. The program, funded by a new Immigration Enforcement Emergency Fund, will allow individuals to apply for benefits, which are calculated based on lost income and are capped at $450 per week for a maximum of 20 weeks, provided the Legislature appropriates the necessary funds. The bill also mandates that the EDD implement regulations by July 1, 2027, to govern the program, including application processes and safeguards for personal information, which will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Importantly, the bill clarifies that this program is enacted as state law to provide benefits to otherwise ineligible immigrants, as permitted by federal law, and requires individuals applying for benefits to be informed that these payments are subject to federal income tax.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Division 8 (commencing with Section 11200) to the Labor Code, relating to benefits.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Robert Garcia (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Com. on INS.
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UT bill #HB0370 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Sex Offender Oversight Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to enhance the oversight and monitoring of individuals registered as sex offenders. Key provisions include requiring sheriffs to comply with specific requirements for certain registered sex offenders, establishing a new monitoring program for sex offenders who cannot provide a residential address, and outlining procedures for obtaining arrest warrants for those who fail to comply with this monitoring program. The bill also clarifies responsibilities for law enforcement agencies, the Division of Adult Probation and Parole, and courts in managing and enforcing sex offender registration and monitoring requirements, including the creation of an online training program for individuals involved in sex offender registration and supervision.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses oversight of sex offenders on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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RI bill #H8118 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the "Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing how legal fees are handled when legal counsel is appointed to assist a hearing committee. Previously, a majority of the hearing committee could request the chairperson to appoint legal counsel, and the cost was split 50/50 between the law enforcement agency and the accused officer, though the chairperson could adjust this. Now, legal counsel can only be appointed if both the law enforcement agency and the accused officer jointly apply in writing, and in such cases, they will each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless they agree otherwise. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend “Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees to allow upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused that the chairperson may appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee, and each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Tom Noret (D)*, Raymond Hull (D), Earl Read (D), Richard Fascia (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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NY bill #A09340 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to expand the circumstances under which a court can assess attorney's fees and litigation costs against a government agency in Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) cases. Specifically, the bill allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs when a requester substantially prevails in a FOIL request or when an agency fails to respond within the legally mandated timeframe. The bill also clarifies that courts must assess such fees if the agency had no reasonable basis for denying access to records. Additionally, the bill ensures that these provisions do not limit any other legal remedies available under civil practice law. The changes are intended to incentivize government agencies to be more transparent and responsive to public records requests by potentially imposing financial penalties for unjustified denials or delays. The bill will take effect on the first of September following its passage into law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to permitting assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Thomas Schiavoni (D)*, Robert Carroll (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: reported referred to ways and means
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OK bill #SB1535 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Personal Privacy Protection Act, amends existing law to create new exceptions allowing for the disclosure of "personal affiliation information," which is defined as any data identifying someone as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor to an organization recognized under Section 501(c) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Previously, public agencies were broadly prohibited from requiring or releasing such information, and it was exempt from disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The changes introduce several new circumstances under which this information can be disclosed, including lawful requests by the Attorney General for investigations or in court proceedings, and discovery in litigation if a compelling need is shown and a protective order is obtained. Additionally, personal affiliation information that is voluntarily or publicly disclosed by the individual or entity it relates to can now be disclosed, and the bill clarifies that admission of such information as evidence in court is permissible, though courts must find good cause before publicly disclosing it. The bill also updates statutory language and references, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to officers; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 50, which relates to the Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Haste (R)*, Anthony Moore (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB1535 (3-24-26) (HASTE) FS FA1 - SB1535 (3-24-26) (HASTE) FS FA1
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WA bill #HB2508 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Clarifying the scope of authority of the office of independent investigations to align with current operations and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and protect privacy.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies the authority of the Office of Independent Investigations (OII) to align with its current operations and practices, while also establishing public disclosure requirements and privacy protections. It expands the types of incidents the OII can investigate to include deaths that occur during or after any use of force by an officer, not just deadly force, if that force may have contributed to the death, and allows for the review of prior investigations if new evidence emerges. The bill also grants the OII access to information from responding fire departments and ambulance services, with specific protections for health care information, and clarifies when involved agencies must notify the OII of an incident, particularly concerning deaths resulting from use of force. Furthermore, it defines what information related to OII investigations is considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure, such as investigative records until a prosecutor decides on charges, and non-investigative records that implicate an individual's privacy.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to clarifying the scope of authority of the 2 office of independent investigations to align with current operations 3 and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and 4 protect privacy; amending RCW 43.102.030, 43.102.080, and 43.102.120; 5 reenacting and amending RCW 43.102.010 and 42.56.240; and adding a 6 new section to chapter 43.102 RCW. 7
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Debra Entenman (D)*, Shelley Kloba (D), Sharlett Mena (D), Chris Stearns (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Steve Bergquist (D), Brian Burnett (R), Beth Doglio (D), Roger Goodman (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Natasha Hill (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Chipalo Street (D), Julia Reed (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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UT bill #HB0230 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Offender Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective May 6, 2026, mandates that county jails, starting July 1, 2026, must assist inmates sentenced to at least six months in obtaining state-issued identification or driver licenses, informing them of the importance of these documents for employment upon release and offering to help them apply for or renew them, unless the inmate is not a U.S. citizen or lawful resident authorized to work. Additionally, substance abuse treatment programs will be required to disclose drug test results to eligible supervision employees (probation or parole officers, or corrections treatment staff) if requested and if the participant has signed a waiver allowing such disclosure, and the bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws regarding driver license renewals, identification card contents, inmate transition and reentry services, department reporting requirements, and parole conditions, including updates to how drug test results are shared with probation and parole officers and treatment staff.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill concerns provisions relating to offenders.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Melissa Ballard (R)*, Brady Brammer (R), Matt Gwynn (R), Sandra Hollins (D), Lisa Shepherd (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0361 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Elections Provisions Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various election laws, primarily by reorganizing and clarifying notice requirements for elections at the state, county, municipal, and special district levels. It introduces new sections to standardize election notices, including requirements for publishing information about offices to be filled, candidate filing periods, and election dates. The bill also updates provisions related to candidate declarations of candidacy, ballot preparation, and the process for filling vacancies in legislative offices. Additionally, it makes changes to county commission elections, special district election procedures, and the handling of election materials, while also repealing outdated sections and establishing a general effective date of May 6, 2026, with specific exceptions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NE bill #LB1083 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Adopt the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, create a fund, and change provisions relating to records which may be withheld from the public
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, aims to increase transparency and safety in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) by requiring large AI companies to develop and publish plans to manage risks, particularly those that could harm children or cause widespread damage. Specifically, "large frontier developers" (companies that train advanced AI models with significant computing power and high revenue) and "large chatbot providers" (companies offering AI chatbots with many users, including minors) must create and publicly share "public safety and child protection plans" detailing how they assess and mitigate "covered risks," which include "catastrophic risks" (potential for mass death, injury, or significant property damage) and "child safety risks" (harm to minors interacting with AI). These companies must also report "safety incidents" (child safety incidents or critical safety incidents, such as unauthorized access to AI models or loss of control) to the Attorney General and disclose summaries of their risk assessments before deploying new AI models or substantially modifying existing ones. The bill also establishes a mechanism for reporting safety incidents, protects employees who report potential violations or dangers from retaliation, and allows the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions with civil penalties. Additionally, it amends existing law to ensure that notifications and summaries of AI risk assessments submitted to the Attorney General are not publicly disclosed, thus protecting sensitive information while still promoting transparency in the AI industry. The bill also creates the Juvenile Mental Health Support Fund, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, to fund juvenile mental health services.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to consumer protection; to amend section 84-712.05, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to adopt the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act; to create a fund; to change provisions relating to records which may be withheld from the public; to provide an operative date; to provide severability; and to repeal the original section.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Tanya Storer (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Banking, Commerce and Insurance AM2618 filed
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UT bill #HB0325 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Government Records Classification Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to the classification of government records, specifically by amending definitions and rules concerning public and private records. It clarifies what constitutes "classification" of records as public, private, controlled, protected, or exempt from disclosure. The bill also updates the definition of "initial contact report" by removing the requirement to include names of victims and instead focusing on the nature of initial actions taken by agencies. Furthermore, it revises the list of records considered public, notably removing documentation of compensation paid to contractors or private providers from the explicitly public list and instead including records documenting a governmental entity's receipt or expenditure of funds, such as financial accounts, budgets, vouchers, grants, financial reports, general ledgers, and compensation paid to contractors, vendors, or private providers. The bill also makes changes to what is considered private information, specifically adding that a taxpayer's receipt of certain property tax exemptions, deferrals, abatements, or relief is considered private. Finally, it sets an effective date for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to the classification of certain government records.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0261 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Electronic Information Privacy Act Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act by adding a definition for "subscriber record," which includes information held by electronic communication or remote computing service providers that reveals a customer's name, address, contact details, service history, payment methods, and other identifying information. It clarifies that law enforcement agencies generally need a search warrant based on probable cause to obtain electronic information, including location data, stored data, or transmitted data from electronic devices, or electronic information transmitted to service providers. The bill also outlines specific exceptions where warrants are not required, such as with informed consent, in emergencies involving imminent danger, or when information is inadvertently discovered and appears to relate to a felony or serious misdemeanor. Furthermore, it establishes rules for notifying individuals when their electronic information has been accessed via a warrant, allows for delayed notification under certain circumstances to protect investigations, and specifies that information obtained in violation of the act will be excluded as evidence, similar to violations of constitutional rights. The bill also introduces provisions for when law enforcement agencies can obtain electronic information from other jurisdictions or through interagency agreements, and clarifies that this chapter is the exclusive method for accessing such information, with exceptions for public records, employer rights, and information from specific organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jason Kyle (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0289 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah statutes to expand the definition and scope of offenses related to child sexual abuse material, including introducing new categories like "apparent child sexual abuse material" and "obscene child sexual abuse material," which are defined as visual depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct, whether real or generated by artificial intelligence, that are sufficiently realistic or offensive to be considered harmful. These changes impact various areas of law, including public library internet access policies to block such material, sheriff's duties regarding prisoner access to discovery, the handling and retention of such material by state departments, background checks for individuals with direct access to children or vulnerable adults, registration requirements for sex offenders, and penalties for possessing, distributing, or producing these materials. The bill also clarifies definitions within the Juvenile Code and updates provisions related to habitual violent offenders, repeat sex offenders, and adoption eligibility to incorporate these new categories of prohibited material, aiming to strengthen protections against child sexual abuse in various legal and public contexts.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses offenses related to child sexual abuse material.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ariel Defay (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0250 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Utah Retirement Plan Exchange
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a retirement plan exchange for private employers in Utah, creating an online portal managed by the state treasurer's office where eligible employers can review, compare, and select qualified retirement plans for their employees. The exchange will feature "automatic-enrollment individual retirement account arrangements" and "automatic-enrollment 401(k) plans," which are retirement plans that automatically enroll employees unless they opt out, and are designed to be portable and fully vested. The bill defines key terms like "eligible employer" (any non-governmental entity with employees in Utah) and "eligible employee" (anyone working for an eligible employer who receives a W-2). Plan providers must meet certain criteria to be listed on the exchange, and the state treasurer's office will provide educational resources and promote the exchange, particularly to small businesses. The bill also outlines reporting requirements for participating plan providers and specifies that reports submitted to the state treasurer's office regarding the exchange will be considered protected records, meaning they are not publicly accessible. The exchange is mandated to be established and operational by January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a retirement plan exchange for private employers.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Joseph Elison (R)*, Brady Brammer (R), David Shallenberger (R), Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #SB0807 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Retirement: other; retirement program for certain nonpublic employees to participate in a benefit plan; create, and provide oversight. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0808'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Retirement Savings Program Act" in Michigan, creating the Michigan Secure Retirement Savings Program, an automatic enrollment payroll deduction Individual Retirement Account (IRA) program designed to help private-sector employees save for retirement. The program will be administered by the Secure Retirement Savings Board and overseen by the Department of Treasury, with funds held in a trust fund separate from the state treasury. Employers who have been in business for at least two years and have not offered a qualified retirement plan (such as a 401(k) or pension) to their employees will be required to participate by allowing payroll deductions for their employees to be contributed to the program, though employers can opt to offer their own qualified retirement plans instead. Employees will be automatically enrolled but can choose to opt out or adjust their contribution levels, with the board setting default contribution rates that can automatically increase annually up to a maximum of 15% of wages. The bill also outlines provisions for the program's administration, investment policies, reporting requirements, and penalties for employers who fail to comply, emphasizing that the state is not liable for any retirement benefits accrued by enrollees.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the secure retirement savings program to provide retirement savings options for certain employees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; to require participation in the program by certain employers; to create the secure retirement savings program fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury consisting of employee retirement accounts; to establish the Michigan secure retirement administrative fund to pay program administrative expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require the promulgation of rules.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : John Cherry (D)*, Mary Cavanagh (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee Of The Whole
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RI bill #H7128 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and includes campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that campus police officers at public higher educational institutions in Rhode Island must carry firearms, provided they complete specific firearm instruction and meet ongoing training requirements, and it also includes these campus police officers within the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights," which is a set of protections and procedures governing investigations and disciplinary actions against law enforcement officers. The bill amends existing laws to remove previous restrictions on campus police carrying firearms and to explicitly add them to the definition of law enforcement officers who are entitled to the rights and responsibilities outlined in the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights, and it will become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would mandate arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "law enforcement officers' bill of rights". This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Bill O'Brien (D)*, Carol McEntee (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Tom Noret (D), Sherry Roberts (R), Nathan Biah (D), Earl Read (D), Doc Corvese (D), Grace Diaz (D), Raymond Hull (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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NY bill #S00334 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Relates to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the legislature on their websites.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Public Officers Law to encourage government agencies and state legislative houses to proactively publish records of public interest on their websites. The legislation recognizes that technological advances have made it easier to disseminate public information and argues that government should leverage these capabilities to enhance transparency. Under the bill, agencies and legislative houses are directed to publish records that are already publicly available and deemed to be of substantial public interest, when they have the technological capability to do so. The bill includes protections to prevent the publication of records that would inappropriately invade personal privacy, and allows agencies to remove records from their websites when they are no longer of significant public interest or have reached the end of their legal retention period. The Committee on Open Government is tasked with creating regulations to implement these provisions, and the bill importantly does not limit agencies' existing abilities to publish records proactively. The legislation aims to make government more accessible and accountable by leveraging internet technologies to share public information more widely and efficiently.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the state legislature
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• Introduced: 12/24/2024
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : James Skoufis (D)*, Andrew Gounardes (D), Brad Hoylman (D), Robert Jackson (D), Liz Krueger (D), Kevin Parker (D), Jose Serrano (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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PA bill #HB1113 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of New Pennsylvanians within the Department of Community and Economic Development to support and integrate immigrants in Pennsylvania. The bill recognizes that immigrants play a crucial role in the state's economic and cultural growth, noting that foreign-born individuals have increased significantly since 2000 and contribute substantially to the state's economy through business revenue and spending power. The Office will serve multiple functions, including responding to immigration-related inquiries, analyzing trends, developing strategies to attract and retain immigrants, disseminating information about services and legal resources, and coordinating among state agencies and stakeholders. Additionally, the bill creates an Advisory Committee composed of both government officials and non-governmental representatives from various sectors like education, healthcare, workforce training, and immigration law. The committee will provide recommendations to the Governor and serve as a liaison for immigrant issues, with the goal of ensuring state government is accessible and responsive to immigrant needs. The Office will be funded through a restricted account, with no more than 5% of annual appropriations used for administrative costs, and the advisory committee will conduct at least one public hearing annually to gather input on immigrant integration. The bill aims to improve opportunities for immigrants and, by extension, enhance Pennsylvania's economic and social landscape.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D)*, Joe Hohenstein (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Chris Rabb (D), Mary Isaacson (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Jessica Benham (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Tarik Khan (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Danielle Otten (D), Ben Waxman (D), Roni Green (D), Carol Kazeem (D), José Giral (D), Dan Frankel (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Gina Curry (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Maureen Madden (D), Heather Boyd (D), Rick Krajewski (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Napoleon Nelson (D), Jenn O'Mara (D), Lisa Borowski (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/04/2025
• Last Action: Removed from table
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UT bill #HB0318 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Agency Fee Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how state agencies, specifically those operating "internal service funds" (funds that provide goods or services to other state agencies and recover costs through interagency billings), and "fee agencies" (agencies authorized to charge service or regulatory fees), manage and report their financial information related to these charges. For internal service funds, the bill introduces new requirements for submitting detailed "rate data" to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst before charging new or changed rates, fees, or other amounts, particularly for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2027. It also mandates annual reporting on actual costs and revenues for these charges. Similarly, for fee agencies, the bill introduces "fee data" requirements and a deadline for submitting this information to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst before charging new or changed fees, also with a specific timeline for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, and requires annual reporting on actual costs and revenues. The bill also clarifies that any agency charging a fee or rate in violation of these provisions must refund the collected amount. The bill also specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to budgetary procedures.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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HI bill #HB2047 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Relating To The Aha Moku Advisory Committee.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the process for hiring and overseeing the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, a group established to integrate traditional Hawaiian knowledge with modern natural resource management. The Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources will now be responsible for appointing, supervising, and managing the Executive Director, who will be exempt from standard civil service rules and must meet specific qualifications related to Native Hawaiian practices, community engagement, and administrative experience. The bill also mandates that any formal decisions or recommendations made by the Aha Moku Advisory Committee must occur at publicly noticed meetings where a quorum is present, and it revises the committee's reporting requirements to include more detailed information about their activities, finances, and recommendations. These changes aim to improve accountability and transparency within the Aha Moku program, ensuring it aligns with its original purpose and benefits the Native Hawaiian community.
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Bill Summary: Amends the process for the hiring of the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Specifies that the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for the appointment, oversight, and administrative authority over the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Requires any formal position, recommendation, or advisory action of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee to be adopted at a duly noticed public meeting at which a quorum is present. Amends the reporting requirements of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 26 : Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Diamond Garcia (R)*, Tina Grandinetti (D)*, Daisy Hartsfield (D)*, Mark Hashem (D)*, Daniel Holt (D)*, Ikaika Hussey (D)*, Linda Ichiyama (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*, Jeanné Kapela (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Trish La Chica (D)*, Michael Lee (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Lauren Matsumoto (R)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Shirley Ann Templo (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture Hearing (13:01:00 3/24/2026 Conference Room 224 & Videoconference)
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OH bill #SB276 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, a comprehensive agreement designed to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology by establishing a streamlined pathway for licensed school psychologists to practice in multiple states. The compact creates a commission to oversee implementation, defines key terms like "school psychological services" and "equivalent license," and establishes procedures for licensing, information sharing, and professional mobility. Key provisions include allowing qualified school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses in member states more easily, promoting workforce flexibility, and ensuring public safety by maintaining rigorous professional standards. The compact requires participating states to share licensure information, investigate complaints, and comply with specific licensing requirements, such as passing a national exam and completing a supervised internship. It also provides protections for military members and their spouses, enables efficient license renewals across states, and creates a mechanism for resolving disputes between member states. The compact aims to improve access to school psychological services by reducing bureaucratic barriers while maintaining high professional standards and protecting public health and safety.
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Bill Summary: To enact section 4732.42 of the Revised Code to ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists.
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• Introduced: 09/30/2025
• Added: 10/01/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 17 : Kristina Roegner (R)*, Andrew Brenner (R), Jerry Cirino (R), Hearcel Craig (D), Bill DeMora (D), Theresa Gavarone (R), Paula Hicks-Hudson (D), Steve Huffman (R), George Lang (R), Beth Liston (D), Sandy O'Brien (R), Thomas Patton (R), Bill Reineke (R), Michele Reynolds (R), Kent Smith (D), Jane Timken (R), Shane Wilkin (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 11/12/2025
• Last Action: House Education 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony PS (14:15:00 3/24/2026 Room 121)
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NH bill #HB164 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Relative to local records retention.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates $150,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to fund a local government records manager position and establish a publicly accessible website for local electronic records, allowing for their retention and public access. The bill amends existing laws to require the director of state archives to designate such a website with the approval of the municipal records board, and authorizes the local government records manager, or the state archivist if the role is unfilled, to hire specialists to develop and maintain this website. It also clarifies that electronic municipal records stored on this designated website can serve as the official record, eliminating the need for municipalities to keep additional copies if public access is provided cost-free. Furthermore, the bill updates provisions regarding public access to governmental records, allowing for the provision of a website domain name if the record is uploaded online.
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Bill Summary: This bill funds and equips the local government record manager with online storage of records that are available for public access.
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• Introduced: 01/04/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Joe Alexander (R)*, Bob Lynn (R), Katelyn Kuttab (R), Paul Berch (D), Dan Innis (R), Keith Murphy (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 01/06/2025
• Last Action: Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
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UT bill #HB0481 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Transportation Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various transportation-related laws, including provisions concerning license plates, the repeal of the clean vehicle program, adjustments to the distribution frequency of road funding for class B and class C roads, and changes to the administration of local corridor preservation funds. Specifically, it amends definitions and procedures related to license plate designs and special group license plates, establishes a new Design Review Board to oversee license plate and identification card designs, and contracts with a designer for artistic assistance. The bill also repeals the clean vehicle program and associated decals, adjusts the frequency of road funding distributions to counties and municipalities, and modifies how local transportation corridor preservation funds are administered and used, including expanding eligible uses in certain counties. Additionally, it makes changes to the road usage charge program for alternative fuel vehicles, increasing rates and caps over time, and updates provisions regarding the confidentiality of certain transportation safety reports.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends license plate provisions, repeals the clean vehicle program, amends distribution frequency for class B and class C road funding, and amends provisions related to local corridor preservation fund administration.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 89
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MO bill #HB1961 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Creates provisions relating to dietitians
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes provisions for dietitians, including creating a "Dietitian Licensure Compact" to facilitate interstate practice and improve public access to dietetics services by allowing licensed dietitians to obtain a "Compact Privilege" to practice in other member states without needing multiple licenses. It also introduces a process for dietitians licensed in other states to obtain a Missouri license by waiving certain requirements if they meet specific criteria, and provides for non-renewable temporary licenses for those supervised by a licensed dietitian. The bill defines terms like "License" (a permit to practice), "Military" (armed forces), and "Nonresident military spouse" (a spouse of active-duty military personnel who is a nonresident of Missouri), and outlines the structure and powers of the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact and its rules.
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Bill Summary: Creates provisions relating to dietitians
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tara Peters (R)*, Danny Busick (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Public Hearing Held (S)
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PA bill #HB1970 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license and for carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania law to allow for the creation and use of electronic driver's licenses and identification cards, often referred to as "digital driver's licenses." It defines key terms like "electronic driver's license" as a digital version of a physical license viewable on a device, and "electronic product device" as a personal electronic device like a smartphone or tablet used to display these digital credentials. The bill clarifies that these electronic versions will be considered equivalent to physical licenses, with specific exceptions for situations like carrying and exhibiting them on demand, and for election laws. It also establishes that the department of transportation (referred to as "the department") may issue these electronic products, and outlines requirements for third-party systems that might handle them, emphasizing data privacy and limiting data collection. Furthermore, the bill details how law enforcement officers can interact with electronic licenses, specifying that they can only view the full profile and must promptly return the device, and that exhibiting an electronic license does not grant consent for broader searches of the device. Finally, it mandates that the department develop regulations to ensure these electronic products comply with national and international standards and requires the department to report on the costs associated with implementing and maintaining these digital credentials.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license and for carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
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• Introduced: 10/20/2025
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 22 : Ed Neilson (D)*, Chris Rabb (D), Ben Waxman (D), Pat Harkins (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Ben Sanchez (D), José Giral (D), Brandon Markosek (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tim Brennan (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Nikki Rivera (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Dan Frankel (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Darisha Parker (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Valerie Gaydos (R), Liz Hanbidge (D), Pat Gallagher (D), Sean Dougherty (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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WI bill #AB50 • Last Action 03/23/2026
State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a comprehensive budget bill for Wisconsin's 2025-2027 fiscal biennium that covers a wide range of policy areas and appropriations. Here's a summary of key provisions: The bill makes significant changes across multiple areas of state government, including: Agriculture: Provides grants for biodigester operators, dairy agriculture resilience, farm-to-school programs, and supports for agricultural producers. Creates new programs like a transition to grass pilot program and value-added agricultural practices support. Economic Development: Expands workforce housing initiatives, creates grants for small businesses, provides support for main street revitalization, and increases funding for various economic development programs. Education: Increases per-pupil aid, expands special education funding, creates new grants for school mental health services, computer science education, and financial literacy. Modifies parental choice and special needs scholarship programs. Healthcare: Expands Medicaid coverage, extends postpartum medical assistance, creates a Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board, and provides various health-related grants. Elections: Facilitates voter registration, creates an Office of Election Transparency and Compliance, modifies special election procedures, and establishes a voter bill of rights. Workforce and Employment: Expands paid family and medical leave, increases minimum wage study, creates new worker protections, and modifies various employment regulations. Marijuana: Legalizes marijuana possession for adults, creates a regulatory framework for sales, and establishes provisions for medical marijuana. The bill also includes numerous appropriations, tax changes, bonding authorizations, and policy modifications across state government. It represents a comprehensive approach to budgeting and policy-making for Wisconsin for the 2025-2027 fiscal period.
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Bill Summary: An Act; Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
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• Introduced: 02/18/2025
• Added: 02/19/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Finance
• Versions: 0 • Votes: 24 • Actions: 123
• Last Amended: 02/18/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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WI bill #SB71 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which is an interstate agreement designed to facilitate the practice of dietetics across multiple states. The bill creates a framework for dietitians to obtain a "compact privilege" that allows them to practice in other member states without obtaining multiple individual state licenses. Key provisions include establishing a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, creating a coordinated data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, and defining the requirements for dietitians to obtain and maintain a compact privilege. To qualify, dietitians must hold an unencumbered license in their home state, meet specific educational and credentialing requirements, and comply with the laws of the state where they are practicing. The compact aims to increase public access to dietetic services, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance interstate cooperation in regulating professional practice. The compact will become effective once seven states have enacted it, and member states can participate by meeting specific criteria and following the compact's established rules and procedures.
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Bill Summary: This bill ratifies and enters Wisconsin into the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which provides for the ability of a dietitian to become eligible to practice in other compact states. Significant provisions of the compact include the following: LRB-1917/1 MED:cdc 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 71 1. The creation of a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which includes the primary administrators of the licensure authorities of each member state. The commission has various powers and duties granted in the compact, including establishing bylaws, promulgating rules for the compact, appointing officers and hiring employees, and establishing and electing an executive committee. The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on licensees to whom it grants a compact privilege to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff. 2. The ability for a dietitian to obtain a Xcompact privilege,Y which allows a dietitian to practice dietetics in another compact state (remote state) if the dietitian satisfies certain criteria. The compact specifies a number of requirements in order for a dietitian to exercise a compact privilege, including holding an unencumbered dietitian license in a home state and paying any fees and meeting any jurisprudence requirements that may be imposed by a remote state. A dietitian practicing in a remote state under a compact privilege must adhere to the laws and regulations of that state. A remote state may, in accordance with that state[s laws, take adverse action against a licensee[s compact privilege within that state. If a dietitian[s license is encumbered, the dietitian loses the compact privilege in all remote states until certain criteria are satisfied. If a dietitian[s compact privilege in any remote state is removed, the dietitian may lose the compact privilege in all other remote states until certain criteria are satisfied. 3. The ability of member states to issue subpoenas that are enforceable in other states. 4. The creation of a coordinated data system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on dietitians. The compact requires member states to report adverse actions against licensees and to monitor the data system to determine whether adverse actions have been taken against licensees. A member state must submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom the compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission. 5. Provisions regarding resolutions of disputes between member states and between member and nonmember states, including a process for termination of a state[s membership in the compact if the state defaults on its obligations under the compact. The compact becomes effective in this state upon its enactment in seven states. The compact provides that it may be amended upon enactment of an amendment by all member states. A state may withdraw from the compact by repealing the statute authorizing the compact, but the compact provides that a withdrawal does not take effect until 180 days after the effective date of that repeal. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2025
• Added: 02/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Patrick Testin (R)*, Tim Carpenter (D)*, Dan Feyen (R)*, Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*, Dianne Hesselbein (D)*, Jesse James (R)*, Howard Marklein (R)*, Mark Spreitzer (D)*, Melissa Ratcliff (D)*, Robert Brooks (R), Mike Bare (D), Calvin Callahan (R), Barbara Dittrich (R), Cindi Duchow (R), Rick Gundrum (R), Brent Jacobson (R), Alex Joers (D), Dan Knodl (R), Scott Krug (R), Jerry O'Connor (R), John Spiros (R), Lisa Subeck (D), Paul Tittl (R), Randy Udell (D), Robyn Vining (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/26/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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OK bill #HB1409 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Open meetings; Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; email distribution systems; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, specifically concerning procedures for public bodies to provide notice of meetings. The key change involves email distribution systems: currently, public bodies can require individuals to confirm their request to be on an email list annually; this bill changes that requirement to a biennial confirmation, meaning individuals will only need to confirm their subscription every two years instead of every year. This aims to streamline the process for both the public and government entities while still ensuring that email lists are up-to-date. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2025.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 311, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 60, O.S.L. 2024 (25 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 311), which relates to notices by public bodies; prescribing procedures related to email distribution systems; and providing an effective date. AMENDMENT NO. 1. , line 22, delete before the word “confirm”, the word “annually” and insert the word “biennially” Passed the Senate the 17th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1409 By: Crosswhite Hader of the House and Sacchieri of the Senate An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 311, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 60, O.S.L. 2024 (25 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 311), which relates to notices by public bodies; prescribing procedures related to email distribution systems; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2025
• Added: 01/16/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Denise Crosswhite Hader (R)*, Kendal Sacchieri (R)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: SA's received
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WI bill #AB62 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Health care costs omnibus, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces comprehensive healthcare cost reforms, focusing primarily on prescription drug affordability and patient access in Wisconsin. The bill establishes an innovative Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board to protect residents from high drug costs, empowering the board to set upper payment limits for certain prescription drugs that create affordability challenges. It creates insulin safety net programs requiring manufacturers to provide free or low-cost insulin to eligible uninsured or underinsured Wisconsin residents through urgent need and patient assistance programs, with copayments capped at $35-$50. The legislation also mandates new transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, requiring them to disclose financial details to health plan sponsors and establishing a fiduciary duty. Additionally, the bill introduces licensing requirements for pharmaceutical representatives and pharmacy services administrative organizations, mandates professional education and ethical standards for pharmaceutical sales representatives, and develops a prescription drug importation program aimed at reducing costs by importing certain drugs from Canada. The bill allocates $500,000 for implementing an Office of Prescription Drug Affordability and authorizes 16 new positions to support these initiatives, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing prescription drug costs and improving patient access to medications.
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Bill Summary: Elimination of cost sharing for prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program Under current law, certain persons who receive health services under the Medical Assistance program, also known in this state as BadgerCare, are required to contribute a cost-sharing payment to the cost of certain health services. This bill eliminates all cost-sharing payments for prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. The Medical Assistance program is a joint state and federal program that provides health services to individuals who have limited financial resources. Cost-sharing cap on insulin The bill prohibits every health insurance policy and governmental self-insured health plan that covers insulin and imposes cost sharing on prescription drugs from imposing cost sharing on insulin in an amount that exceeds $35 for a one-month supply. Current law requires every health insurance policy that provides coverage of expenses incurred for treatment of diabetes to provide coverage for specified expenses and items, including insulin. The required coverage under current law for certain diabetes treatments other than insulin infusion pumps is subject to the same exclusions, limitations, deductibles, and coinsurance provisions of the policy as other covered expenses. The bill[s cost-sharing limitation on insulin supersedes the specification that the exclusions, limitations, deductibles, and coinsurance are the same as for other coverage. Fiduciary and disclosure requirements for pharmacy benefit managers The bill imposes fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers. Pharmacy benefit managers contract with health plans that provide prescription drug benefits to administer those benefits for the plans. They also have contracts with pharmacies and pay the pharmacies for providing drugs to the plan beneficiaries. The bill provides that a pharmacy benefit manager owes a fiduciary duty to a health plan sponsor. The bill also requires that a pharmacy benefit manager annually disclose all of the following information to the plan sponsor: 1. The indirect profit received by the pharmacy benefit manager from owning a pharmacy or service provider. 2. Any payments made to a consultant or broker who works on behalf of the plan sponsor. 3. From the amounts received from drug manufacturers, the amounts retained by the pharmacy benefit manager that are related to the plan sponsor[s claims or bona fide service fees. 4. The amounts received from network pharmacies and the amount retained by the pharmacy benefit manager. Reimbursements for certain 340B program entities The bill prohibits any person from reimbursing certain entities that participate in the federal drug pricing program, known as the 340B program, for a drug subject to an agreement under the program at a rate lower than that paid for the same drug to pharmacies that have a similar prescription volume. The bill also prohibits a person from imposing any fee, charge back, or other adjustment on the basis of the entity[s participation in the 340B program. The entities covered by the prohibitions under the bill are federally qualified health centers, critical access hospitals, and grantees under the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, as well as these entities[ pharmacies and any pharmacy with which any of the entities have contracted to dispense drugs through the 340B program. Drug repository program Under current law, the Department of Health Services must maintain a drug repository program under which any person may donate certain drugs or supplies to be dispensed to and used by eligible individuals, prioritizing uninsured and indigent individuals. The bill allows DHS to partner with out-of-state drug repository programs. The bill also allows out-of-state persons to donate to the drug repository program in Wisconsin and persons in Wisconsin to donate to participating drug repository programs in other states. Further, the bill directs DHS to study and implement a centralized, physical drug repository program. Value-based diabetes medication pilot project The bill directs the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to develop a pilot project under which a pharmacy benefit manager and pharmaceutical manufacturer are directed to create a value-based, sole-source arrangement to reduce the costs of prescription diabetes medication. The bill allows OCI to promulgate rules to implement the pilot project. Pharmacist continuing education credits for volunteering at free and charitable clinics Under current law, a licensed pharmacist must renew his or her license every two years. An applicant for renewal of a pharmacist license must submit proof that he or she has completed 30 hours of continuing education within the two-year period immediately preceding the date of his or her application. The bill allows pharmacists to meet up to 10 hours of the continuing education requirement for each two-year period by volunteering at a free and charitable clinic approved by the Pharmacy Examining Board. Prescription drug importation program The bill requires the commissioner of insurance, in consultation with persons interested in the sale and pricing of prescription drugs and federal officials and agencies, to design and implement a prescription drug importation program for the benefit of and that generates savings for Wisconsin residents. The bill establishes requirements for the program, including all of the following: 1. The commissioner must designate a state agency to become a licensed wholesale distributor or contract with a licensed wholesale distributor and to seek federal certification and approval to import prescription drugs. 2. The program must comply with certain federal regulations and import from Canadian suppliers only prescription drugs that are not brand-name drugs, have fewer than four competitor drugs in this country, and for which importation creates substantial savings. 3. The commissioner must ensure that prescription drugs imported under the program are not distributed, dispensed, or sold outside of Wisconsin. 4. The program must have an audit procedure to ensure the program complies with certain requirements specified in the bill. Before submitting the proposed program to the federal government for certification, the commissioner must submit the proposed program to the Joint Committee on Finance for its approval. Pharmacy benefits tool grants The bill directs OCI to award grants in an amount of up to $500,000 in each fiscal year to health care providers to develop and implement a patient pharmacy benefits tool that would allow prescribers to disclose the cost of prescription drugs for patients. The tool must be usable by physicians and other prescribers to determine the cost of prescription drugs for their patients. Any health care provider that receives a grant to develop and implement a patient pharmacy benefits tool is required to contribute matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of the total grant awarded. Prescription drug purchasing entity study The bill requires OCI to conduct a study on the viability of creating or implementing a state prescription drug purchasing entity. Licensure of pharmacy services administrative organizations The bill requires that a pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO) be licensed by OCI. Under the bill, a PSAO is an entity operating in Wisconsin that does all of the following: 1. Contracts with an independent pharmacy to conduct business on the pharmacy[s behalf with a third-party payer. 2. Provides at least one administrative service to an independent pharmacy and negotiates and enters into a contract with a third-party payer or pharmacy benefit manager on the pharmacy[s behalf. The bill defines Xindependent pharmacyY to mean a licensed pharmacy operating in Wisconsin that is under common ownership with no more than two other pharmacies. XAdministrative serviceY is defined to mean assisting with claims or audits, providing centralized payment, performing certification in a specialized care program, providing compliance support, setting flat fees for generic drugs, assisting with store layout, managing inventory, providing marketing support, providing management and analysis of payment and drug dispensing data, or providing resources for retail cash cards. The bill defines Xthird-party payerY to mean an entity operating in Wisconsin that pays or insures health, medical, or prescription drug expenses on behalf of beneficiaries. The bill uses the current law definition of Xpharmacy benefit manager,Y which is an entity doing business in Wisconsin that contracts to administer or manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of an insurer or other entity that provides prescription drug benefits to Wisconsin residents. To obtain the license required by the bill, a person must apply to OCI and provide the contact information for the applicant and a contact person, evidence of financial responsibility of at least $1,000,000, and any other information required by the commissioner by rule. Under the bill, the license fee is set by the commissioner, and the term of a license is two years. The bill also requires that a PSAO disclose to OCI the extent of any ownership or control by an entity that provides pharmacy services; provides prescription drug or device services; or manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologicals, or medical devices. The PSAO must notify OCI within five days of any material change in its ownership or control related to such an entity. Licensure of pharmaceutical representatives The bill requires a pharmaceutical representative to be licensed by OCI and to display the pharmaceutical representative[s license during each visit with a health care professional. The bill defines Xpharmaceutical representativeY to mean an individual who markets or promotes pharmaceuticals to health care professionals on behalf of a pharmaceutical manufacturer for compensation. The term of a license issued under the bill is one year, and the license is renewable. The application to obtain or renew a license must include the applicant[s contact information, a description of the type of work in which the applicant will engage, the license fee, an attestation that professional education requirements are met, proof that any penalties and other fees are paid, and any other information required by OCI by rule. Under the bill, the license fee is set by the commissioner. The bill requires the pharmaceutical representative to report, within four business days, any change to the information provided on the application or any material change to the pharmaceutical representative[s business operations or other information required to be reported under the bill. The bill requires that a pharmaceutical representative complete a professional education course prior to becoming licensed and to annually complete at least five hours of continuing professional education courses. The coursework must include, at a minimum, training in ethical standards, whistleblower protections, and the laws and rules applicable to pharmaceutical marketing. The bill directs the commissioner to regularly publish a list of courses that fulfill the education requirements. Under the bill, a course provider must disclose any conflict of interest to the commissioner, and the courses may not be provided by the employer of a pharmaceutical representative or be funded by the pharmaceutical industry or a third party funded by the industry. The bill requires that, no later than June 1 of each year, a pharmaceutical representative report to OCI the pharmaceutical representative[s total number of contacts with health care professionals in Wisconsin, the specialties of those health care professionals, the location and duration of each contact, the pharmaceuticals discussed, and the value of any item provided to a health care professional. The bill directs the commissioner to publish the information on OCI[s website without identifying individual health care professionals. The bill requires that a pharmaceutical representative, during each contact with a health care professional, disclose the wholesale acquisition cost of any pharmaceuticals discussed and the names of at least three generic prescription drugs from the same therapeutic class. The bill directs the commissioner to promulgate ethical standards for pharmaceutical representatives. Additionally, the bill prohibits a pharmaceutical representative from engaging in deceptive or misleading marketing of a pharmaceutical product; using a title or designation that could reasonably lead a licensed health care professional, or an employee or representative of such a professional, to believe that the pharmaceutical representative is licensed to practice in a health occupation unless the pharmaceutical representative holds a license to practice in that health occupation; or attending a patient examination without the patient[s consent. An individual who violates any of the requirements under the bill is subject to a forfeiture, and the individual[s license may be suspended or revoked. An individual whose license is revoked must wait at least two years before applying for a new license. Insulin safety net programs The bill requires insulin manufacturers to establish a program under which qualifying Wisconsin residents who are in urgent need of insulin and are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage can be dispensed insulin at a pharmacy. An individual is in urgent need of insulin if the individual needs insulin in order to avoid the likelihood of suffering a significant health consequence and possesses less than a seven-day supply of insulin readily available for use. Under the program, if a qualifying individual in urgent need of insulin provides a pharmacy with a form attesting that the individual meets the program[s eligibility requirements, specified proof of residency, and a valid insulin prescription, the pharmacy must dispense a 30-day supply of insulin to the individual and may charge the individual a copayment of no more than $35. The pharmacy may submit an electronic payment claim for the insulin[s acquisition cost to the manufacturer or agree to receive a replacement of the same insulin in the amount dispensed. The bill also requires that each insulin manufacturer establish a patient assistance program to make insulin available to any qualifying Wisconsin resident who, among other requirements, is uninsured or has limited insurance coverage and whose family income does not exceed 400 percent of the federal poverty line. Under the bill, an individual must apply to participate in a manufacturer[s program. If the manufacturer determines that the individual meets the program[s eligibility requirements, the manufacturer must issue the individual a statement of eligibility, which is valid for 12 months and may be renewed. Under the bill, if an individual with a statement of eligibility and valid insulin prescription requests insulin from a pharmacy, the pharmacy must submit an order to the manufacturer, who must then provide a 90-day supply of insulin at no charge to the individual or pharmacy. The pharmacy may charge the individual a copayment of no more than $50. Under the bill, a manufacturer is not required to issue a statement of eligibility if the individual has prescription drug coverage through an individual or group health plan and the manufacturer determines that the individual[s insulin needs are better addressed through the manufacturer[s copayment assistance program. In such case, the manufacturer must provide the individual with necessary drug coupons to submit to a pharmacy, and the individual may not be required to pay more than a $50 copayment for a 90-day supply of insulin. Under the bill, if the manufacturer determines that an individual is not eligible for the patient assistance program, the individual may file an appeal with OCI. The bill directs OCI to establish procedures for deciding appeals. Under the bill, OCI must issue a decision within 10 days, and that decision is final. The bill requires that insulin manufacturers annually report to OCI certain information, including the number of individuals served and the cost of insulin dispensed under the programs and that OCI annually report to the governor and the legislature on the programs. The bill also directs OCI to conduct public outreach and develop an information sheet about the programs, conduct satisfaction surveys of individuals and pharmacies that participate in the programs, and report to the governor and the legislature on the surveys by July 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill requires that OCI develop a training program for health care navigators to assist individuals in accessing appropriate long-term insulin options and maintain a list of trained navigators. The bill provides that a manufacturer that fails to comply with the bill[s provisions may be assessed a forfeiture of up to noncompliance, which increases to $400,000 per month if the manufacturer continues to be in noncompliance after six months and to $600,000 per month if the manufacturer continues to be in noncompliance after one year. The bill[s requirements do not apply to manufacturers with annual insulin sales revenue in Wisconsin of no more than $2,000,000 or to insulin that costs less than a specified dollar amount. Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board The bill creates a Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board, whose purpose is to protect Wisconsin residents and other stakeholders from the high costs of prescription drugs. The board consists of the commissioner of insurance and the following members, all of whom are appointed by the governor for four-year terms: 1. Two members who represent the pharmaceutical drug industry, at least one of whom is a licensed pharmacist. 2. Two members who represent the health insurance industry. 3. Two members who represent the health care industry, at least one of whom is a licensed practitioner. 4. Two members who represent the interests of the public. The bill requires the board to meet in open session at least four times per year to review prescription drug pricing information. The board must provide at least two weeks[ public notice of each meeting, make the meeting[s materials publicly available at least one week prior to the meeting, and provide the opportunity for public comment. The bill imposes conflict of interest requirements for the board relating to recusal and public disclosure of certain conflicts. The bill directs the board to access and assess drug pricing information, to the extent practicable, by accessing and assessing information from other states, by assessing spending for the drug in Wisconsin, and by accessing other available pricing information. Under the bill, the board must conduct drug cost affordability reviews. The board must identify prescription drugs whose launch wholesale acquisition cost exceeds specified thresholds, prescription drugs whose increase in wholesale acquisition cost exceeds specified thresholds, and other prescription drugs that may create affordability challenges for the health care system in Wisconsin. For each identified prescription drug, the board must determine whether to conduct an affordability review by seeking stakeholder input and considering the average patient cost share for the drug. During an affordability review, the board must determine whether use of the prescription drug that is fully consistent with the labeling approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration or standard medical practice has led or will lead to an affordability challenge for the health care system in Wisconsin. In making this determination, the bill requires the board to consider a variety of factors, which include the following: 1. The drug[s wholesale acquisition cost. 2. The average monetary price concession, discount, or rebate the manufacturer provides, or is expected to provide, for the drug to health plans. 3. The total amount of price concessions, discounts, and rebates the manufacturer provides to each pharmacy benefit manager for the drug. 4. The price at which therapeutic alternatives have been sold and the average monetary concession, discount, or rebate the manufacturer provides, or is expected to provide, to health plan payors and pharmacy benefit managers for therapeutic alternatives. 5. The costs to health plans based on patient access consistent with federal labeled indications and recognized standard medical practice. 6. The impact on patient access resulting from the drug[s cost relative to insurance benefit design. 7. The current or expected dollar value of drug-specific patient access programs that are supported by the manufacturer. 8. The relative financial impacts to health, medical, or social services costs that can be quantified and compared to baseline effects of existing therapeutic alternatives. 9. The average patient copay or other cost sharing for the drug. If the board determines that a prescription drug will lead to an affordability challenge, the bill directs the board to establish an upper payment limit for that drug that applies to all purchases and payor reimbursements of the drug dispensed or administered to individuals in Wisconsin. In establishing the upper payment limit, the board must consider the cost of administering the drug, the cost of delivering it to consumers, and other relevant administrative costs. For certain drugs, the board must solicit information from the manufacturer regarding the price increase and, if the board determines that the price increase is not a result of the need for increased manufacturing capacity or other effort to improve patient access during a public health emergency, the board must establish an upper payment limit equal to the drug[s cost prior to the price increase. Further, this bill provides $500,000 in program revenue in fiscal year 2026]27 for onetime implementation costs associated with establishing an Office of Prescription Drug Affordability in OCI. The bill provides that the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability is responsible for prescription drug affordability programming within OCI and for overseeing the operations of the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Additionally, the bill authorizes and funds for fiscal year 2026]27 16.0 positions for the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability. Finally, the bill credits to the appropriation account for OCI[s general program operations all moneys received from the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, pharmacy benefit management brokers, pharmacy benefit management consultants, pharmacy services administrative organizations, and pharmaceutical sales representatives. This proposal may contain a health insurance mandate requiring a social and financial impact report under s. 601.423, stats. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2025
• Added: 02/25/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 58 : Lisa Subeck (D)*, Ryan Spaude (D)*, Tara Johnson (D)*, Clint Anderson (D)*, Deb Andraca (D)*, Margaret Arney (D)*, Mike Bare (D)*, Jill Billings (D)*, Brienne Brown (D)*, Angelina Cruz (D)*, Karen DeSanto (D)*, Ben DeSmidt (D)*, Steve Doyle (D)*, Jodene Emerson (D)*, Joan Fitzgerald (D)*, Russell Goodwin (D)*, Kalan Haywood (D)*, Francesca Hong (D)*, Andrew Hysell (D)*, Jenna Jacobson (D)*, Alex Joers (D)*, Karen Kirsch (D)*, Darrin Madison (D)*, Renuka Mayadev (D)*, Maureen McCarville (D)*, Tip McGuire (D)*, Vincent Miresse (D)*, Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*, Greta Neubauer (D)*, Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*, Lori Palmeri (D)*, Christian Phelps (D)*, Pricilla Prado (D)*, Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*, Ann Roe (D)*, Joe Sheehan (D)*, Christine Sinicki (D)*, Lee Snodgrass (D)*, Angela Stroud (D)*, Shelia Stubbs (D)*, Sequanna Taylor (D)*, Angelito Tenorio (D)*, Randy Udell (D)*, Robyn Vining (D)*, Brad Pfaff (D), Dianne Hesselbein (D), Dora Drake (D), Tim Carpenter (D), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D), Jodi Habush Sinykin (D), LaTonya Johnson (D), Sarah Keyeski (D), Melissa Ratcliff (D), Kelda Roys (D), Jeff Smith (D), Mark Spreitzer (D), Jamie Wall (D), Bob Wirch (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/24/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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MN bill #HF3476 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Patient-Centered Care program established, direct state payments to health care providers authorized, contracting with administrative services organizations authorized, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Patient-Centered Care program to improve health outcomes, reduce state healthcare costs, and increase transparency for public health programs like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. It authorizes direct state payments to healthcare providers for services rendered to eligible enrollees, moving away from current managed care contracts. The state may contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) to handle administrative tasks like claims processing and bill payment, but these ASOs will not bear financial risk. In counties using a county-based purchasing (CBP) system, these CBPs can act as ASOs. The bill also expands care coordination services, which can be provided by interdisciplinary teams and focus on patient navigation, eligibility assistance, transportation, chronic disease management, and behavioral health integration, with budgets based on operational costs and community needs, not risk. Furthermore, it prohibits the renewal of contracts with managed care plans for these programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws and appropriates money for the transition, care coordination, and provider recruitment.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing a Patient-Centered Care program; authorizing direct state payments to health care providers; authorizing contracting with administrative services organizations; appropriating money; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62Q.1841, subdivision 1; 62U.03, subdivisions 1, 10; 62U.06, subdivision 2; 62W.14; 256B.021, subdivision 4; 256B.0625, subdivisions 56a, 58; 256B.072, subdivisions 1, 2; 256B.0757, subdivision 6; 256B.198; 256L.01, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 56; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 256B.0753; 256B.0755.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 12 : Tina Liebling (D)*, Robert Bierman (D), Andy Smith (D), Erin Koegel (D), Jess Hanson (D), Samantha Sencer-Mura (D), Liish Kozlowski (D), Sandra Feist (D), Heather Keeler (D), Kaela Berg (D), Kristi Pursell (D), Katie Jones (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Author added Jones
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MN bill #SF3665 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges designation as judicial officials provision and unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges exclusion from protections related to personal information in real property records provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates judges and employees of the Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave Appeals Divisions within the Department of Employment and Economic Development as "judicial officials," meaning they will now be included in the definition of individuals whose personal information is protected in real property records. However, the bill simultaneously excludes these same unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges from the protections afforded to judicial officials regarding their personal information in real property records, meaning their residential addresses and certain other personal details will no longer be shielded from public view in these records. This change is being made to Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections related to the definition of judicial officials and protections for personal information in real property records.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to economic development; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges as judicial officials; excluding unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges from protections related to personal information in real property records; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.50, subdivision 1.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Bobby Joe Champion (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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PA bill #HB1700 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a "communication impairment BARRIER designation" for individuals with conditions that may hinder communication with law enforcement during traffic stops, such as deafness, autism spectrum disorder, or diagnosed speech and language disorders. To obtain this designation, individuals must provide a sworn statement from a qualified medical professional confirming their condition and voluntarily agree to disclose it to the department and law enforcement agencies, authorizing the update of their electronic records. The designation will be represented by a stylized lowercase "i" symbol on their driver's license or identification card, and this information will be shared with law enforcement through existing networks, excluding specific medical details. The bill also outlines procedures for removing the designation, prohibits fees for adding or removing it (though standard driver's license fees still apply), and details penalties for submitting false information or misusing the designation, including potential criminal charges and disciplinary actions for medical professionals who falsify information. The department is authorized to create regulations for this program, and the changes will take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication impairment BARRIER designation; and imposing <-- penalties.
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• Introduced: 07/01/2025
• Added: 07/02/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Brandon Markosek (D)*, José Giral (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tarah Probst (D), Ben Waxman (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Danilo Burgos (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Manny Guzman (D), Pat Gallagher (D), Dan Williams (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Mark Gillen (R), Jill Cooper (R), Mandy Steele (D), Perry Warren (D), Roni Green (D), Eddie Pashinski (D), Gregory Scott (D), Roman Kozak (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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MN bill #SF3859 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Coverage without cost-sharing requirement of immunization for routine use without a prescription, Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council establishment, and appropriation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that health insurance plans in Minnesota cover immunizations recommended for routine use by certain health organizations, including the newly established Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council, without requiring patients to pay deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance, and this coverage will be effective for plans offered, issued, sold, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026. The bill also creates the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council, composed of at least 14 members with expertise in vaccines and immunization, who will be responsible for developing and publishing recommended vaccine schedules for Minnesotans, and advising on modifications to existing immunization requirements for schools and postsecondary institutions, with the council's work subject to reporting requirements and set to expire on July 1, 2036, and includes an appropriation to fund the council's operations.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health insurance; mandating coverage without cost-sharing of immunizations for routine use without a prescription; establishing the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council; establishing advisory council duties; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62Q.46, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 5 : Matt Klein (D)*, Alice Mann (D), Melissa Wiklund (D), Liz Boldon (D), Erin Murphy (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
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WI bill #SB74 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies the Social Work Licensure Compact, a multistate agreement designed to facilitate interstate practice for social workers by creating a streamlined system for licensing and professional regulation. The bill establishes a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and introduces multistate licensing categories (bachelor's, master's, and clinical) that will allow social workers to practice across multiple states more easily. Key provisions include creating a coordinated data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, establishing uniform standards for social work practice across member states, and providing mechanisms for interstate cooperation in regulating social work licensure. The compact aims to increase public access to social work services, reduce duplicative licensing requirements, support military families, and enhance the ability of states to protect public health and safety. The bill modifies numerous existing statutes to incorporate the compact's framework, defines new terms related to multistate practice, and outlines the processes for obtaining and maintaining multistate social work licenses. The compact will become effective once seven states have enacted it, and participating states will be able to recognize licenses from other member states, with each state retaining the authority to regulate practice within its borders.
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Bill Summary: This bill ratifies and enters Wisconsin into the Social Work Licensure Compact, which provides for the ability of a social worker to become eligible to LRB-1310/1 MED:emw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 74 practice in other compact states. Significant provisions of the compact include the following: 1. The creation of a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, which includes one member or administrator of the licensure authorities of each member state. The commission has various powers and duties granted in the compact, including establishing bylaws, promulgating binding rules for the compact, hiring officers, electing or appointing employees, and establishing and electing an executive committee. The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on licensees of member states to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff. 2. The ability for a social worker who is licensed in a home state and satisfies certain other criteria to obtain a multistate license, which allows a social worker to practice social work in all other compact states (remote states) under a multistate authorization to practice. The compact specifies a number of requirements in order for an individual to obtain a social worker multistate license, including holding or being eligible for a social worker license in a home state, paying any required fees, and satisfying a number of criteria that are specific to the category of social work license the individual is seeking—bachelor[s, master[s, or clinical. A regulated social worker[s services in a remote state are subject to that member state[s regulatory authority. A remote state may take actions against a social worker[s multistate authorization to practice within that remote state, and if any adverse action is taken by a home state against a licensee[s multistate license, the social worker[s multistate authorization to practice in all other member states is deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the multistate license. 3. The ability of member states to issue subpoenas that are enforceable in other states. 4. The creation of a coordinated data system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on social workers. The compact requires all home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse actions against the license of a regulated social worker to include a statement that the regulated social worker[s multistate authorization to practice is deactivated in all member states until all conditions of the decision, order, or agreement are satisfied. A member state must submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom the compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission. 5. Provisions regarding resolutions of disputes among member states and between member and nonmember states, including a process for termination of a state[s membership in the compact if the state defaults on its obligations under the compact. Since the compact has already been enacted by the minimum number of states required for it to become active, the compact becomes effective in this state upon enactment of the bill. The compact provides that it may be amended upon enactment of an amendment by all member states. A state may withdraw from the compact by repealing the statute authorizing the compact, but the compact provides LRB-1310/1 MED:emw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 74 that a withdrawal does not take effect until 180 days after the effective date of that repeal. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2025
• Added: 02/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 35 : Rob Stafsholt (R)*, Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*, Tim Carpenter (D)*, Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*, Dora Drake (D)*, Jesse James (R)*, Sarah Keyeski (D)*, Chris Larson (D)*, Brad Pfaff (D)*, Mark Spreitzer (D)*, Jamie Wall (D)*, Melissa Ratcliff (D)*, LaTonya Johnson (D)*, Nancy VanderMeer (R), Paul Tittl (R), Clint Anderson (D), Mike Bare (D), Barbara Dittrich (R), Steve Doyle (D), Jodene Emerson (D), Benjamin Franklin (R), Chanz Green (R), Rick Gundrum (R), Jenna Jacobson (D), Alex Joers (D), Tara Johnson (D), Dan Knodl (R), Paul Melotik (R), Vincent Miresse (D), Supreme Moore Omokunde (D), Jeff Mursau (R), Todd Novak (R), Jerry O'Connor (R), Christian Phelps (D), Ann Roe (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/26/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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HI bill #HB1873 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Relating To The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes regarding the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, including exempting one six-hour strategic planning retreat per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met, such as no decision-making occurring and materials being made public. It also mandates that all Board of Regents members complete governance training within twelve months of confirmation and every two years thereafter, covering topics like fiduciary duties and open meeting laws. The bill requires the Candidate Advisory Council, which vets candidates for the Board of Regents, to ensure nominees have specific subject matter experience and are not registered lobbyists who have recently lobbied on University of Hawaii matters. Additionally, financial disclosures of Board of Regents members will no longer be made public, and the Board, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, must submit annual reports to the Legislature.
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Bill Summary: Exempts one six-hour strategic planning retreat of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met. Requires members of the Board of Regents to complete a governance training and attend the training at least once every two years thereafter. Requires the Candidate Advisory Council to ensure that all candidates presented to the Governor for nomination have certain subject matter experience and are not registered lobbyists who have lobbied on matters pertaining to the University of Hawaii. Exempts the financial disclosures of the Board of Regents as mandated by the State Ethics Code from being made public. Requires the Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Andrew Garrett (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Christopher Muraoka (R)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Kanani Souza (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
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UT bill #HB0236 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Truth in Taxation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Truth in Taxation Amendments," aims to enhance transparency and public involvement in property tax increases by modifying existing "truth in taxation" laws. It introduces new requirements for taxing entities, which are governmental bodies that levy taxes, to provide more detailed information to the public before they can increase property tax rates beyond a certain threshold, known as the "certified tax rate." Key changes include requiring fiscal year taxing entities (those operating on a July 1 to June 30 cycle) to present a "tentative budget" that includes a proposed tax rate increase and a "property tax impact schedule" detailing the estimated dollar amount and percentage of the increase, as well as its impact on average residential and commercial properties, and the operational impact on different departments. This schedule must be made available to the public at public hearings held before June 30. Additionally, the bill mandates that any additional tax revenue generated by a proposed increase must be set aside in a restricted account until the final budget is adopted, preventing immediate expenditure. The bill also refines the notice requirements for both calendar year and fiscal year taxing entities, ensuring that the public is informed about proposed tax hikes through various channels, including mail and advertisements, and clarifies the process for public hearings, including when they can be held and what information must be presented. It also includes provisions for exceptions to these requirements, such as for taxing entities with very low ad valorem tax revenue or those expressly exempted by law, and specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses property tax increases through truth in taxation.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Karen Peterson (R)*, Dan McCay (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Jeff Burton (R), Kristen Chevrier (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Paul Cutler (R), Ariel Defay (R), Steve Eliason (R), Stephanie Gricius (R), Katy Hall (R), Jon Hawkins (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Leah Hansen (R), Tracy Miller (R), Logan Monson (R), Nicholeen Peck (R), Val Peterson (R), Candice Pierucci (R), Jake Sawyer (R), Lisa Shepherd (R), Mark Strong (R), Jordan Teuscher (R), Stephen Whyte (R), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 72
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #SF4370 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities responsibilities clarification provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to clarify the responsibilities of juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities licensed by the Department of Corrections (DOC) in Minnesota. It introduces new sections to Minnesota Statutes that define these facilities as "local correctional facilities" and outlines their inspection and licensing processes, including requirements for reporting deaths, critical incidents, and other emergencies. The bill also establishes procedures for the DOC commissioner to issue correction orders, conditional licenses, or revoke licenses if facilities fail to meet minimum standards, and details the process for appealing these actions. Furthermore, it mandates public posting of inspection reports and licensing actions on the DOC website. For state correctional facilities, the bill establishes a security audit group to review security practices and provide recommendations to the commissioner. The bill also makes amendments to existing statutes to align with these new provisions, including changes to reporting requirements and definitions of correctional facilities, and repeals several outdated sections related to facility licensing and security audits.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to corrections; clarifying responsibilities of Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, subdivisions 1f, 1i, 4a; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 241; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, subdivisions 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 3, 6; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Doron Clark (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
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NY bill #S01239 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act," prohibits the use of certain food additives and color additives, specifically FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben, in food intended for human consumption, with a grace period for existing stock in retail establishments. It also establishes new reporting requirements for substances that are "GRAS" (generally recognized as safe), meaning they are considered safe for use in food by qualified experts based on scientific evidence or historical use. Manufacturers and distributors will need to submit detailed reports about these GRAS substances, including their identity, intended use, and safety data, which will be made publicly available in a searchable online database. Importantly, in any legal action to enforce compliance with these provisions, the federal Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recognition of a substance as safe cannot be used as a defense, and the bill clarifies that data supporting GRAS status must be publicly available, not trade secrets.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to enacting the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 17 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*, Luis Sepúlveda (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Patricia Fahy (D), Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D), Kristen Gonzalez (D), Brad Hoylman (D), Robert Jackson (D), Jack Martins (R), Rachel May (D), Zellnor Myrie (D), Peter Oberacker (R), Steve Rhoads (R), Christopher Ryan (D), Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D), Bill Weber (R), Alexis Weik (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: referred to ways and means
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WA bill #HB2384 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also referred to as "life plan communities," which are entities providing housing and care for over a year under a residency agreement that includes an entrance fee. Key provisions include requiring CCRCs offering "life care contracts" (contracts for life or over a year, with an entrance fee that covers recurring charges regardless of care setting) to submit actuarial analyses to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) for review, starting July 1, 2027. The OIC will establish standards for reviewing these analyses to ensure CCRCs can meet their long-term financial obligations under moderately adverse conditions. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will base registration decisions on the completeness of applications and the receipt of a satisfactory actuarial review from the OIC. The bill also clarifies that information submitted for actuarial review is confidential and outlines the OIC's authority to perform these reviews and handle appeals. Additionally, the OIC is tasked with preparing a report by December 1, 2026, on the implementation of these new requirements, including recommendations for an independent review process and a fee structure, with this reporting section expiring on January 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to increasing regulatory oversight of continuing 2 care retirement communities; amending RCW 18.390.010, 18.390.030, 3 18.390.040, 18.390.050, and 48.02.065; adding a new section to 4 chapter 18.390 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.02 RCW; 5 creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing an 6 expiration date. 7
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Nicole Macri (D)*, Julia Reed (D), Chipalo Street (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Shaun Scott (D), Roger Goodman (D), Natasha Hill (D), My-Linh Thai (D), Adam Bernbaum (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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UT bill #HB0186 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to the Judicial Conduct Commission, which is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against judges. Firstly, it amends a section of law to clarify that records created or maintained for investigations by the Judicial Conduct Commission are protected, meaning they are not publicly accessible, similar to records for the Prosecutor Conduct Commission. Secondly, it introduces a new requirement that if a prosecuting attorney files charges against a judge, they must immediately file a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Commission, and it also clarifies procedures for when a judge is placed on administrative leave due to criminal allegations, including when the Judicial Conduct Commission is not required to make a separate referral if a complaint has already been filed by the Administrative Office of the Courts or a prosecuting attorney. Finally, the bill mandates that the Judicial Conduct Commission must provide an annual report to the Judiciary Interim Committee detailing the number of complaints received and resolved, descriptions of informal resolutions and final orders, and the publication of its activities, while ensuring no personally identifying information about judges is included in these reports unless it's already part of a public Supreme Court order.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Judicial Conduct Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jordan Teuscher (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB96 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Real Estate Tax Sale Law to create a voluntary notification system for older adults (defined as individuals 60 years or older) who have delinquent real estate taxes. The Department of Community and Economic Development will develop a designation form that allows property owners to assign a designated individual (such as a next of kin, guardian, or legal representative) to receive tax delinquency notifications if the owner has limited ability to manage such notices or chooses to have someone else receive them. The form will collect detailed information about the property owner and the designated individual, and requires verification of the designated person's relationship to the owner. Once a completed form is submitted to the county bureau and taxing district, both the owner and designated individual will receive tax delinquency notifications. The owner can rescind this designation at any time by providing written notice. The bill also ensures the confidentiality of these forms and specifies that they are not subject to public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law. The primary goal is to help older adults manage real estate tax communications by allowing them to designate a trusted person to receive important financial notices on their behalf.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), entitled "An act amending, revising and consolidating the laws relating to delinquent county, city, except of the first and second class and second class A, borough, town, township, school district, except of the first class and school districts within cities of the second class A, and institution district taxes, providing when, how and upon what property, and to what extent liens shall be allowed for such taxes, the return and entering of claims therefor; the collection and adjudication of such claims, sales of real property, including seated and unseated lands, subject to the lien of such tax claims; the disposition of the proceeds thereof, including State taxes and municipal claims recovered and the redemption of property; providing for the discharge and divestiture by certain tax sales of all estates in property and of mortgages and liens on such property, and the proceedings therefor; creating a Tax Claim Bureau in each county, except counties of the first and second class, to act as agent for taxing districts; defining its powers and duties, including sales of property, the management of property taken in sequestration, and the management, sale and disposition of property heretofore sold to the county commissioners, taxing districts and trustees at tax sales; providing a method for the service of process and notices; imposing duties on taxing districts and their officers and on tax collectors, and certain expenses on counties and for their reimbursement by taxing districts; and repealing existing laws," in sale of property, providing for older <-- adults and delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 31 : Chris Pielli (D)*, Ben Sanchez (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Dave Madsen (D), James Prokopiak (D), Tarik Khan (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), José Giral (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Steve Samuelson (D), Perry Warren (D), Bob Freeman (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Justin Fleming (D), Danielle Otten (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Dan Williams (D), Jim Haddock (D), Eddie Pashinski (D), Tim Twardzik (R), Darisha Parker (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Roni Green (D), John Inglis (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Jeremy Shaffer (R), Joseph Webster (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 05/07/2025
• Last Action: Re-reported as committed
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WI bill #SB978 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Online services accessed by minors, minors’ personal data, and granting rule-making authority.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for businesses that provide online services to individuals under 18 years old, referred to as "covered businesses" and "covered minors" respectively, and defines "personal data" broadly as any information linked to an identifiable person or their device. It prohibits these businesses from collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining unnecessary personal data of covered minors, using previously collected data for different purposes, or allowing monitoring or location tracking of a covered minor without a clear signal to them. The bill also restricts using a minor's personal data for media recommendations, and prohibits sending them push notifications between midnight and 6 a.m., while mandating a minimum duty of care to prevent emotional distress, compulsive use, or discrimination. Furthermore, it requires default privacy settings for minors to be set to the highest level, prohibits making it easier to reduce privacy with a single click, and mandates a clear tool for minors to request account deletion, with a 15-day deadline for compliance. Covered businesses must also provide transparent information about their terms of service, privacy policies, community standards, and how algorithmic recommendation systems use minors' personal data, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) is empowered to create rules regarding age verification methods and privacy for that data, with violations considered unfair trade practices and subject to investigation and injunctions by the DOJ.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates requirements and restrictions related to data collection and use and product design for certain businesses that provide online services to minors. The bill defines a “covered business” as a business that 1) conducts business in this state; 2) generates a majority of its annual revenue from online services; 3) provides online services, products, or features that are reasonably likely to be accessed by an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor); 4) collects consumers’ personal data or has consumers’ personal data collected on its behalf; and 5) alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal data. With exceptions, a “consumer” is an individual who is a resident of this state, and a “covered minor” is a consumer who a covered business knows is a minor or labels as a minor in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department of Justice (discussed below). With exceptions, “personal data” is any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual or a device of such an individual or of a member of the individual’s household. “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data, including its collection, use, storage, disclosure, analysis, or other handling. With exceptions, an “online service, product, or feature” is a digital LRB-6146/1 ARG:emw&cjs 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 978 product that is accessible to the public by means of the Internet, including through a website or mobile application. Under the bill, a covered business generally may not 1) collect, sell, share, or retain any personal data of a covered minor that is not necessary to provide an online service, product, or feature with which the covered minor is actively and knowingly engaged; 2) use previously collected personal data of a covered minor for any purpose other than a purpose for which the personal data was collected; 3) permit any individual, including a parent, to monitor the online activity of a covered minor or to track the location of the covered minor without providing a conspicuous signal to the covered minor when the covered minor is being monitored or tracked; 4) with exceptions, use the personal data of a covered minor to select, recommend, or prioritize media for the covered minor; or 5) send push notifications to a covered minor between midnight and 6 a.m. Also under the bill, a covered business that processes a covered minor’s personal data owes a minimum duty of care to the covered minor that is not satisfied unless its use of the covered minor’s personal data and the design of its online service, product, or feature will not result in 1) reasonably foreseeable emotional distress to the covered minor; 2) reasonably foreseeable compulsive use of the online service, product, or feature by the covered minor; or 3) discrimination against the covered minor based on race, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or national origin. The bill defines “age assurance” as methods used to determine, estimate, or communicate the age or age range of an online user. A “processor” is a person who processes personal data on behalf of a covered business or another processor. The bill imposes the following requirements on covered businesses and processors during the process of conducting age assurance: personal data of a user that is strictly necessary for age assurance; 2) upon determining whether a user is a covered minor, they must immediately delete any personal data about the user that they collected for age assurance, except the determination of the user’s age range; 3) they may not use any personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance for any purpose other than age assurance; 4) they may not combine the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance with any other personal data about the user, except with respect to the determination of the user’s age range; 5) they may not disclose the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance to a third party that is not a processor; and 6) they must implement a review procedure to allow users to appeal their age determination. The bill requires a covered business to configure all default privacy settings provided to a covered minor to the highest level of privacy, including all of the following default settings on a social media platform: existence of the covered minor’s account, or media created or posted by the covered minor, to a known adult user unless the covered minor has allowed a specific known adult user to view the account or media or has chosen to make public the account or media; 2) not permitting a known adult user to comment or provide feedback on the covered minor’s media unless the covered minor has enabled this function; 3) not LRB-6146/1 ARG:emw&cjs 1) they may collect only the 1) not displaying the 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 978 permitting direct messaging between the covered minor and a known adult user unless the covered minor chooses to allow direct messaging with a specific known adult user; 4) not displaying the covered minor’s location to other users unless the covered minor shares the covered minor’s location with a specific user; 5) not displaying the users connected to the covered minor unless the covered minor chooses to share the information; 6) disabling search engine indexing of the covered minor’s account profile; and 7) not sending push notifications to the covered minor. In addition, a covered business may not provide a covered minor with a single setting that makes all default privacy settings less protective at once. A covered business also may not request or prompt a covered minor to make privacy settings less protective unless the change is strictly necessary for the covered minor to access an online service, product, or feature that the covered minor has requested. The bill further requires a covered business to provide a prominent tool to allow a covered minor to request that the covered minor’s account on a social media platform be unpublished or deleted and to honor such a request no later than 15 days after receiving the request. The bill requires a covered business to prominently and clearly provide on its website or mobile application all of the following: 1) the covered business’s terms of service, privacy policies and information, and community standards; 2) for each algorithmic recommendation system used, its purpose and specified information about its inputs, including how each input uses the personal data of covered minors and influences recommendations; and 3) specified information about each feature of a service that uses the personal data of covered minors. The bill requires DOJ to promulgate rules with respect to certain matters, including identifying commercially reasonable and technically feasible methods for covered businesses and processors to determine if a user is a covered minor and providing privacy protections for age assurance data. The bill specifies that a covered business or processor that violates the bill’s provisions or rules promulgated under the bill commits an unfair trade practice. DOJ may investigate an alleged violation and may commence an action for a temporary or permanent injunction.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Jeff Smith (D)*, Dianne Hesselbein (D)*, Kelda Roys (D)*, Jamie Wall (D)*, Mark Spreitzer (D)*, Alex Joers (D), Jill Billings (D), Renuka Mayadev (D), Deb Andraca (D), Ryan Clancy (D), Karen DeSanto (D), Ben DeSmidt (D), Jodene Emerson (D), Joan Fitzgerald (D), Russell Goodwin (D), Darrin Madison (D), Vincent Miresse (D), Greta Neubauer (D), Ann Roe (D), Christine Sinicki (D), Lee Snodgrass (D), Shelia Stubbs (D), Randy Udell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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WI bill #SB166 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive consumer data protection requirements for businesses that process personal data in Wisconsin. The bill applies to controllers (entities that determine the purpose and means of processing personal data) that handle data for at least 100,000 consumers or at least 25,000 consumers while deriving over 50% of their revenue from selling personal data. Consumers are granted several key rights, including the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, access and correct their data, request deletion of their data, obtain a copy of their data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, and certain automated processing. Controllers must provide clear, accessible privacy notices, establish secure methods for consumers to submit requests, and cannot discriminate against consumers who exercise their rights. The bill requires controllers to limit data collection to what is necessary, obtain consent for sensitive data processing, and implement reasonable data security practices. Enforcement is exclusively handled by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Justice, with potential fines up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also preempts local governments from creating their own data protection ordinances and includes various exemptions for certain types of organizations and data, such as healthcare entities, financial institutions, and nonprofits. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2027, with some provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2031.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes requirements for controllers and processors of the personal data of consumers. The bill defines a XcontrollerY as a person that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purpose and means of processing personal data, and the bill applies to controllers that control or process the personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or that control or process the personal data of at least 25,000 consumers and derive over 50 percent of their gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Under the bill, Xpersonal dataY means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual except for publicly available information. The bill provides consumers with the following rights regarding their personal data: 1) to confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer[s personal data and to access the personal data; 2) to correct inaccuracies in the consumer[s personal data; 3) to require a controller to delete personal data provided by or about the consumer; 4) to obtain a copy of the personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller; and 5) to opt out of the processing of the consumer[s personal data for targeted advertising; the sale of the consumer[s personal data; and certain forms of automated processing of the consumer[s personal data. These LRB-2468/1 MDE:cdc&emw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 166 rights are subject to certain exceptions specified in the bill. Controllers may not discriminate against a consumer for exercising rights under the bill, including by charging different prices for goods or providing a different level of quality of goods or services. A controller must establish one or more secure and reliable means for consumers to submit a request to exercise their consumer rights under the bill. Such means must include a clear and conspicuous link on the controller[s website to a webpage that enables a consumer or an agent of a consumer to opt out of the targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data and, on or after July 1, 2028, an opt-out preference signal sent, with a consumer[s intent, by a platform, technology, or mechanism to the controller indicating the consumer[s intent to opt out of any processing of the consumer[s personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data. The bill requires controllers to respond to consumers[ requests to invoke rights under the bill without undue delay. If a controller declines to take action regarding a consumer[s request, the controller must inform the consumer of its justification without undue delay. The bill also requires that information provided in response to a consumer[s request be provided free of charge once annually per consumer. Controllers must also establish processes for consumers to appeal a refusal to take action on a consumer[s request. Within 60 days of receiving an appeal, a controller must inform the consumer in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for its decisions. If the appeal is denied, the controller must provide the consumer with a method through which the consumer can contact the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to submit a complaint. Under the bill, a controller must provide consumers with a privacy notice that discloses the categories of personal data processed by the controller; the purpose of processing the personal data; the categories of third parties, if any, with whom the controller shares personal data; the categories of personal data that the controller shares with third parties; and information about how consumers may exercise their rights under the bill. Controllers may not collect or process personal data for purposes that are not relevant to or reasonably necessary for the purposes disclosed in the privacy notice. The bill[s requirements do not restrict a controller[s ability to collect, use, or retain data for conducting internal research, effectuating a product recall, identifying and repairing technical errors, or performing internal operations that are reasonably aligned with consumer expectations or reasonably anticipated on the basis of a consumer[s relationship with the controller. Persons that process personal data on behalf of a controller must adhere to a contract between the controller and the processor, and such contracts must satisfy certain requirements specified in the bill. The bill also requires controllers to conduct data protection assessments related to certain activities, including processing personal data for targeted advertising, selling personal data, processing personal data for profiling purposes, and processing sensitive data, as defined in LRB-2468/1 MDE:cdc&emw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 166 the bill. DATCP may request that a controller disclose a data protection assessment that is relevant to an investigation being conducted by DATCP. DATCP and the Department of Justice have exclusive authority to enforce violations of the bill[s requirements. A controller or processor that violates the bill[s requirements is subject to a forfeiture of up to $10,000 per violation, and DATCP or DOJ may recover reasonable investigation and litigation expenses incurred. During the time between the bill[s effective date and July 1, 2031, before bringing an action to enforce the bill[s requirements, DATCP or DOJ must first provide a controller or processor with a written notice identifying the violations. If within 30 days of receiving the notice the controller or processor cures the violation and provides DATCP or DOJ with an express written statement that the violation is cured and that no such further violations will occur, then DATCP or DOJ may not bring an action against the controller or processor. The bill also prohibits cities, villages, towns, and counties from enacting or enforcing ordinances that regulate the collection, processing, or sale of personal data. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 03/27/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 32 : Romaine Quinn (R)*, Steve Nass (R)*, Kelda Roys (D)*, Howard Marklein (R)*, Shannon Zimmerman (R), Shae Sortwell (R), Scott Allen (R), David Armstrong (R), Elijah Behnke (R), Barbara Dittrich (R), Cindi Duchow (R), Joy Goeben (R), Nate Gustafson (R), Dan Knodl (R), Rob Kreibich (R), Scott Krug (R), Anthony Kurtz (R), Dave Maxey (R), Paul Melotik (R), Dave Murphy (R), Jeff Mursau (R), Amanda Nedweski (R), Jerry O'Connor (R), William Penterman (R), Jim Piwowarczyk (R), Treig Pronschinske (R), Pat Snyder (R), David Steffen (R), Paul Tittl (R), Ron Tusler (R), Robert Wittke (R), Clint Moses (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/27/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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NY bill #A07796 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Provides for accessing records under the freedom of information law including notification procedures and the release of names of natural persons and residential addresses.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to improve the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) procedures for accessing government records. The bill clarifies and expands regulations around record requests, including provisions that prohibit agencies from denying requests due to staffing limitations or voluminous nature, and allows agencies to engage outside professional services to help fulfill requests. The bill introduces new requirements for agencies when handling record requests, such as providing a written explanation if they cannot respond within 20 business days and specifying a date when a determination will be made. It also adds provisions regarding the handling of lists containing names of natural persons and residential addresses, requiring requestors to certify they will not use such lists for solicitation or fundraising purposes. Additionally, the bill mandates that state agencies with websites must provide online submission options for record requests and requires agencies to retrieve electronic records when doing so is more efficient than manual retrieval. The changes aim to make government records more accessible and streamline the FOIL request process by providing clearer guidelines and expectations for both requestors and government agencies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to accessing records under the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 04/11/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Anna Kelles (D)*, Jo Anne Simon (D), Jessica González-Rojas (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Yudelka Tapia (D), Steve Stern (D), Maryjane Shimsky (D), Alicia Hyndman (D), Nily Rozic (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/11/2025
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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WI bill #SB50 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Health care costs omnibus, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at reducing prescription drug costs and improving access to medications in Wisconsin. The bill establishes several key initiatives, including creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board to monitor and potentially limit drug pricing, implementing insulin safety net programs to help residents access affordable insulin, and creating new regulatory requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and pharmaceutical representatives. The bill mandates that insulin manufacturers establish urgent need safety net programs and patient assistance programs to help residents obtain insulin at reduced costs, with provisions that cap out-of-pocket expenses at $35 for a 30-day supply and $50 for a 90-day supply. Additionally, the legislation requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose financial information to health plan sponsors, creates a prescription drug importation program to potentially bring in lower-cost medications from Canada, and establishes licensing and ethical standards for pharmaceutical representatives. The bill also provides funding and positions for a new Office of Prescription Drug Affordability within the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to oversee these new programs and regulations, with the ultimate goal of protecting Wisconsin residents from high prescription drug costs.
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Bill Summary: Elimination of cost sharing for prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program Under current law, certain persons who receive health services under the Medical Assistance program, also known in this state as BadgerCare, are required to contribute a cost-sharing payment to the cost of certain health services. This bill eliminates all cost-sharing payments for prescription drugs under the Medical LRB-1423/1 JPC:all 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 Assistance program. The Medical Assistance program is a joint state and federal program that provides health services to individuals who have limited financial resources. Cost-sharing cap on insulin The bill prohibits every health insurance policy and governmental self-insured health plan that covers insulin and imposes cost sharing on prescription drugs from imposing cost sharing on insulin in an amount that exceeds $35 for a one-month supply. Current law requires every health insurance policy that provides coverage of expenses incurred for treatment of diabetes to provide coverage for specified expenses and items, including insulin. The required coverage under current law for certain diabetes treatments other than insulin infusion pumps is subject to the same exclusions, limitations, deductibles, and coinsurance provisions of the policy as other covered expenses. The bill[s cost-sharing limitation on insulin supersedes the specification that the exclusions, limitations, deductibles, and coinsurance are the same as for other coverage. Fiduciary and disclosure requirements for pharmacy benefit managers The bill imposes fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers. Pharmacy benefit managers contract with health plans that provide prescription drug benefits to administer those benefits for the plans. They also have contracts with pharmacies and pay the pharmacies for providing drugs to the plan beneficiaries. The bill provides that a pharmacy benefit manager owes a fiduciary duty to a health plan sponsor. The bill also requires that a pharmacy benefit manager annually disclose all of the following information to the plan sponsor: 1. The indirect profit received by the pharmacy benefit manager from owning a pharmacy or service provider. 2. Any payments made to a consultant or broker who works on behalf of the plan sponsor. 3. From the amounts received from drug manufacturers, the amounts retained by the pharmacy benefit manager that are related to the plan sponsor[s claims or bona fide service fees. 4. The amounts received from network pharmacies and the amount retained by the pharmacy benefit manager. Reimbursements for certain 340B program entities The bill prohibits any person from reimbursing certain entities that participate in the federal drug pricing program, known as the 340B program, for a drug subject to an agreement under the program at a rate lower than that paid for the same drug to pharmacies that have a similar prescription volume. The bill also prohibits a person from imposing any fee, charge back, or other adjustment on the basis of the entity[s participation in the 340B program. The entities covered by the prohibitions under the bill are federally qualified health centers, critical access hospitals, and grantees under the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, as well LRB-1423/1 JPC:all 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 as these entities[ pharmacies and any pharmacy with which any of the entities have contracted to dispense drugs through the 340B program. Drug repository program Under current law, the Department of Health Services must maintain a drug repository program under which any person may donate certain drugs or supplies to be dispensed to and used by eligible individuals, prioritizing uninsured and indigent individuals. The bill allows DHS to partner with out-of-state drug repository programs. The bill also allows out-of-state persons to donate to the drug repository program in Wisconsin and persons in Wisconsin to donate to participating drug repository programs in other states. Further, the bill directs DHS to study and implement a centralized, physical drug repository program. Value-based diabetes medication pilot project The bill directs the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to develop a pilot project under which a pharmacy benefit manager and pharmaceutical manufacturer are directed to create a value-based, sole-source arrangement to reduce the costs of prescription diabetes medication. The bill allows OCI to promulgate rules to implement the pilot project. Pharmacist continuing education credits for volunteering at free and charitable clinics Under current law, a licensed pharmacist must renew his or her license every two years. An applicant for renewal of a pharmacist license must submit proof that he or she has completed 30 hours of continuing education within the two-year period immediately preceding the date of his or her application. The bill allows pharmacists to meet up to 10 hours of the continuing education requirement for each two-year period by volunteering at a free and charitable clinic approved by the Pharmacy Examining Board. Prescription drug importation program The bill requires the commissioner of insurance, in consultation with persons interested in the sale and pricing of prescription drugs and federal officials and agencies, to design and implement a prescription drug importation program for the benefit of and that generates savings for Wisconsin residents. The bill establishes requirements for the program, including all of the following: 1. The commissioner must designate a state agency to become a licensed wholesale distributor or contract with a licensed wholesale distributor and to seek federal certification and approval to import prescription drugs. 2. The program must comply with certain federal regulations and import from Canadian suppliers only prescription drugs that are not brand-name drugs, have fewer than four competitor drugs in this country, and for which importation creates substantial savings. 3. The commissioner must ensure that prescription drugs imported under the program are not distributed, dispensed, or sold outside of Wisconsin. LRB-1423/1 JPC:all 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 4. The program must have an audit procedure to ensure the program complies with certain requirements specified in the bill. Before submitting the proposed program to the federal government for certification, the commissioner must submit the proposed program to the Joint Committee on Finance for its approval. Pharmacy benefits tool grants The bill directs OCI to award grants in an amount of up to $500,000 in each fiscal year to health care providers to develop and implement a patient pharmacy benefits tool that would allow prescribers to disclose the cost of prescription drugs for patients. The tool must be usable by physicians and other prescribers to determine the cost of prescription drugs for their patients. Any health care provider that receives a grant to develop and implement a patient pharmacy benefits tool is required to contribute matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of the total grant awarded. Prescription drug purchasing entity study The bill requires OCI to conduct a study on the viability of creating or implementing a state prescription drug purchasing entity. Licensure of pharmacy services administrative organizations The bill requires that a pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO) be licensed by OCI. Under the bill, a PSAO is an entity operating in Wisconsin that does all of the following: 1. Contracts with an independent pharmacy to conduct business on the pharmacy[s behalf with a third-party payer. 2. Provides at least one administrative service to an independent pharmacy and negotiates and enters into a contract with a third-party payer or pharmacy benefit manager on the pharmacy[s behalf. The bill defines Xindependent pharmacyY to mean a licensed pharmacy operating in Wisconsin that is under common ownership with no more than two other pharmacies. XAdministrative serviceY is defined to mean assisting with claims or audits, providing centralized payment, performing certification in a specialized care program, providing compliance support, setting flat fees for generic drugs, assisting with store layout, managing inventory, providing marketing support, providing management and analysis of payment and drug dispensing data, or providing resources for retail cash cards. The bill defines Xthird-party payerY to mean an entity operating in Wisconsin that pays or insures health, medical, or prescription drug expenses on behalf of beneficiaries. The bill uses the current law definition of Xpharmacy benefit manager,Y which is an entity doing business in Wisconsin that contracts to administer or manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of an insurer or other entity that provides prescription drug benefits to Wisconsin residents. To obtain the license required by the bill, a person must apply to OCI and provide the contact information for the applicant and a contact person, evidence of LRB-1423/1 JPC:all 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 financial responsibility of at least $1,000,000, and any other information required by the commissioner by rule. Under the bill, the license fee is set by the commissioner, and the term of a license is two years. The bill also requires that a PSAO disclose to OCI the extent of any ownership or control by an entity that provides pharmacy services; provides prescription drug or device services; or manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologicals, or medical devices. The PSAO must notify OCI within five days of any material change in its ownership or control related to such an entity. Licensure of pharmaceutical representatives The bill requires a pharmaceutical representative to be licensed by OCI and to display the pharmaceutical representative[s license during each visit with a health care professional. The bill defines Xpharmaceutical representativeY to mean an individual who markets or promotes pharmaceuticals to health care professionals on behalf of a pharmaceutical manufacturer for compensation. The term of a license issued under the bill is one year, and the license is renewable. The application to obtain or renew a license must include the applicant[s contact information, a description of the type of work in which the applicant will engage, the license fee, an attestation that professional education requirements are met, proof that any penalties and other fees are paid, and any other information required by OCI by rule. Under the bill, the license fee is set by the commissioner. The bill requires the pharmaceutical representative to report, within four business days, any change to the information provided on the application or any material change to the pharmaceutical representative[s business operations or other information required to be reported under the bill. The bill requires that a pharmaceutical representative complete a professional education course prior to becoming licensed and to annually complete at least five hours of continuing professional education courses. The coursework must include, at a minimum, training in ethical standards, whistleblower protections, and the laws and rules applicable to pharmaceutical marketing. The bill directs the commissioner to regularly publish a list of courses that fulfill the education requirements. Under the bill, a course provider must disclose any conflict of interest to the commissioner, and the courses may not be provided by the employer of a pharmaceutical representative or be funded by the pharmaceutical industry or a third party funded by the industry. The bill requires that, no later than June 1 of each year, a pharmaceutical representative report to OCI the pharmaceutical representative[s total number of contacts with health care professionals in Wisconsin, the specialties of those health care professionals, the location and duration of each contact, the pharmaceuticals discussed, and the value of any item provided to a health care professional. The bill directs the commissioner to publish the information on OCI[s website without identifying individual health care professionals. The bill requires that a pharmaceutical representative, during each contact with a health care professional, disclose the wholesale acquisition cost of any LRB-1423/1 JPC:all 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 pharmaceuticals discussed and the names of at least three generic prescription drugs from the same therapeutic class. The bill directs the commissioner to promulgate ethical standards for pharmaceutical representatives. Additionally, the bill prohibits a pharmaceutical representative from engaging in deceptive or misleading marketing of a pharmaceutical product; using a title or designation that could reasonably lead a licensed health care professional, or an employee or representative of such a professional, to believe that the pharmaceutical representative is licensed to practice in a health occupation unless the pharmaceutical representative holds a license to practice in that health occupation; or attending a patient examination without the patient[s consent. An individual who violates any of the requirements under the bill is subject to a forfeiture, and the individual[s license may be suspended or revoked. An individual whose license is revoked must wait at least two years before applying for a new license. Insulin safety net programs The bill requires insulin manufacturers to establish a program under which qualifying Wisconsin residents who are in urgent need of insulin and are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage can be dispensed insulin at a pharmacy. An individual is in urgent need of insulin if the individual needs insulin in order to avoid the likelihood of suffering a significant health consequence and possesses less than a seven-day supply of insulin readily available for use. Under the program, if a qualifying individual in urgent need of insulin provides a pharmacy with a form attesting that the individual meets the program[s eligibility requirements, specified proof of residency, and a valid insulin prescription, the pharmacy must dispense a 30-day supply of insulin to the individual and may charge the individual a copayment of no more than $35. The pharmacy may submit an electronic payment claim for the insulin[s acquisition cost to the manufacturer or agree to receive a replacement of the same insulin in the amount dispensed. The bill also requires that each insulin manufacturer establish a patient assistance program to make insulin available to any qualifying Wisconsin resident who, among other requirements, is uninsured or has limited insurance coverage and whose family income does not exceed 400 percent of the federal poverty line. Under the bill, an individual must apply to participate in a manufacturer[s program. If the manufacturer determines that the individual meets the program[s eligibility requirements, the manufacturer must issue the individual a statement of eligibility, which is valid for 12 months and may be renewed. Under the bill, if an individual with a statement of eligibility and valid insulin prescription requests insulin from a pharmacy, the pharmacy must submit an order to the manufacturer, who must then provide a 90-day supply of insulin at no charge to the individual or pharmacy. The pharmacy may charge the individual a copayment of no more than $50. Under the bill, a manufacturer is not required to issue a statement of eligibility if the individual has prescription drug coverage through an individual or LRB-1423/1 JPC:all 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 group health plan and the manufacturer determines that the individual[s insulin needs are better addressed through the manufacturer[s copayment assistance program. In such case, the manufacturer must provide the individual with necessary drug coupons to submit to a pharmacy, and the individual may not be required to pay more than a $50 copayment for a 90-day supply of insulin. Under the bill, if the manufacturer determines that an individual is not eligible for the patient assistance program, the individual may file an appeal with OCI. The bill directs OCI to establish procedures for deciding appeals. Under the bill, OCI must issue a decision within 10 days, and that decision is final. The bill requires that insulin manufacturers annually report to OCI certain information, including the number of individuals served and the cost of insulin dispensed under the programs and that OCI annually report to the governor and the legislature on the programs. The bill also directs OCI to conduct public outreach and develop an information sheet about the programs, conduct satisfaction surveys of individuals and pharmacies that participate in the programs, and report to the governor and the legislature on the surveys by July 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill requires that OCI develop a training program for health care navigators to assist individuals in accessing appropriate long-term insulin options and maintain a list of trained navigators. The bill provides that a manufacturer that fails to comply with the bill[s provisions may be assessed a forfeiture of up to noncompliance, which increases to $400,000 per month if the manufacturer continues to be in noncompliance after six months and to $600,000 per month if the manufacturer continues to be in noncompliance after one year. The bill[s requirements do not apply to manufacturers with annual insulin sales revenue in Wisconsin of no more than $2,000,000 or to insulin that costs less than a specified dollar amount. Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board The bill creates a Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board, whose purpose is to protect Wisconsin residents and other stakeholders from the high costs of prescription drugs. The board consists of the commissioner of insurance and the following members, all of whom are appointed by the governor for four-year terms: 1. Two members who represent the pharmaceutical drug industry, at least one of whom is a licensed pharmacist. 2. Two members who represent the health insurance industry. 3. Two members who represent the health care industry, at least one of whom is a licensed practitioner. 4. Two members who represent the interests of the public. The bill requires the board to meet in open session at least four times per year to review prescription drug pricing information. The board must provide at least two weeks[ public notice of each meeting, make the meeting[s materials publicly available at least one week prior to the meeting, and provide the opportunity for LRB-1423/1 JPC:all $200,000 per month of 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 public comment. The bill imposes conflict of interest requirements for the board relating to recusal and public disclosure of certain conflicts. The bill directs the board to access and assess drug pricing information, to the extent practicable, by accessing and assessing information from other states, by assessing spending for the drug in Wisconsin, and by accessing other available pricing information. Under the bill, the board must conduct drug cost affordability reviews. The board must identify prescription drugs whose launch wholesale acquisition cost exceeds specified thresholds, prescription drugs whose increase in wholesale acquisition cost exceeds specified thresholds, and other prescription drugs that may create affordability challenges for the health care system in Wisconsin. For each identified prescription drug, the board must determine whether to conduct an affordability review by seeking stakeholder input and considering the average patient cost share for the drug. During an affordability review, the board must determine whether use of the prescription drug that is fully consistent with the labeling approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration or standard medical practice has led or will lead to an affordability challenge for the health care system in Wisconsin. In making this determination, the bill requires the board to consider a variety of factors, which include the following: 1. The drug[s wholesale acquisition cost. 2. The average monetary price concession, discount, or rebate the manufacturer provides, or is expected to provide, for the drug to health plans. 3. The total amount of price concessions, discounts, and rebates the manufacturer provides to each pharmacy benefit manager for the drug. 4. The price at which therapeutic alternatives have been sold and the average monetary concession, discount, or rebate the manufacturer provides, or is expected to provide, to health plan payors and pharmacy benefit managers for therapeutic alternatives. 5. The costs to health plans based on patient access consistent with federal labeled indications and recognized standard medical practice. 6. The impact on patient access resulting from the drug[s cost relative to insurance benefit design. 7. The current or expected dollar value of drug-specific patient access programs that are supported by the manufacturer. 8. The relative financial impacts to health, medical, or social services costs that can be quantified and compared to baseline effects of existing therapeutic alternatives. 9. The average patient copay or other cost sharing for the drug. If the board determines that a prescription drug will lead to an affordability challenge, the bill directs the board to establish an upper payment limit for that drug that applies to all purchases and payor reimbursements of the drug dispensed or administered to individuals in Wisconsin. In establishing the upper payment limit, the board must consider the cost of administering the drug, the cost of delivering it to consumers, and other relevant administrative costs. For certain LRB-1423/1 JPC:all 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 50 drugs, the board must solicit information from the manufacturer regarding the price increase and, if the board determines that the price increase is not a result of the need for increased manufacturing capacity or other effort to improve patient access during a public health emergency, the board must establish an upper payment limit equal to the drug[s cost prior to the price increase. Further, this bill provides $500,000 in program revenue in fiscal year 2026]27 for onetime implementation costs associated with establishing an Office of Prescription Drug Affordability in OCI. The bill provides that the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability is responsible for prescription drug affordability programming within OCI and for overseeing the operations of the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Additionally, the bill authorizes and funds for fiscal year 2026]27 16.0 positions for the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability. Finally, the bill credits to the appropriation account for OCI[s general program operations all moneys received from the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, pharmacy benefit management brokers, pharmacy benefit management consultants, pharmacy services administrative organizations, and pharmaceutical sales representatives. This proposal may contain a health insurance mandate requiring a social and financial impact report under s. 601.423, stats. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 02/22/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 56 : Brad Pfaff (D)*, Dianne Hesselbein (D)*, Dora Drake (D)*, Tim Carpenter (D)*, Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*, Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*, LaTonya Johnson (D)*, Sarah Keyeski (D)*, Melissa Ratcliff (D)*, Kelda Roys (D)*, Jeff Smith (D)*, Mark Spreitzer (D)*, Jamie Wall (D)*, Bob Wirch (D)*, Lisa Subeck (D), Ryan Spaude (D), Tara Johnson (D), Clint Anderson (D), Deb Andraca (D), Margaret Arney (D), Mike Bare (D), Jill Billings (D), Brienne Brown (D), Angelina Cruz (D), Karen DeSanto (D), Steve Doyle (D), Jodene Emerson (D), Joan Fitzgerald (D), Russell Goodwin (D), Kalan Haywood (D), Francesca Hong (D), Andrew Hysell (D), Jenna Jacobson (D), Alex Joers (D), Karen Kirsch (D), Darrin Madison (D), Renuka Mayadev (D), Maureen McCarville (D), Tip McGuire (D), Vincent Miresse (D), Supreme Moore Omokunde (D), Greta Neubauer (D), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D), Lori Palmeri (D), Christian Phelps (D), Pricilla Prado (D), Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D), Ann Roe (D), Christine Sinicki (D), Lee Snodgrass (D), Angela Stroud (D), Shelia Stubbs (D), Sequanna Taylor (D), Angelito Tenorio (D), Randy Udell (D), Robyn Vining (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/21/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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NJ bill #S3522 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information by restricting its collection and sharing by government entities and healthcare facilities. It prohibits government entities from collecting sensitive personal data like immigration status, citizenship, birth place, or social security numbers unless absolutely necessary for assessing eligibility for or administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional qualifications, or as mandated by state law, with exceptions for federal law, judicial orders, or warrants. Similarly, healthcare facilities are restricted from collecting this information unless needed for safe and appropriate care, billing, or program administration, or as required by law. The act also limits the sharing of automated license plate recognition information by government entities, generally prohibiting its sale or transfer except to other government entities or law enforcement under specific conditions, and clarifies that certain information collected under these provisions will not be considered public records, thus not subject to open records requests, with exceptions for legal requirements or explicit consent. Furthermore, it amends existing law concerning motor vehicle records to prevent their disclosure for federal immigration enforcement purposes without informed consent, a judicial warrant, or a valid judicial order, except where federal law dictates otherwise.
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Bill Summary: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Teresa Ruiz (D)*, Andrew Zwicker (D)*, John McKeon (D)*, Brian Stack (D), Linda Greenstein (D), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Joe Cryan (D), Patrick Diegnan (D), Shirley Turner (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Substituted by A4070 (1R)
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WI bill #AB1191 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Banning products containing intentionally added PFAS and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Banning products containing intentionally added PFAS and providing a penalty," aims to phase out the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals, in various consumer products. Beginning January 1, 2032, the sale or distribution of specific items like food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings containing intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited. PFAS are chemicals deliberately added to products to provide specific functions, such as stain or water resistance. The bill further expands this ban to all products containing intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2038, with some exceptions. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can grant exemptions for "unavoidable uses" of PFAS, defined as uses that are beneficial to public health, safety, or the environment and for which no safer alternatives exist. The DNR can also require manufacturers to test certain products for PFAS. Violators of these prohibitions will face a civil penalty of $100 for each violating product per day the violation continues.
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Bill Summary: Beginning January 1, 2032, this bill prohibits the sale or distribution of certain products that contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings. The bill prohibits the sale or distribution of all products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2038. The bill provides certain exemptions to this ban, including by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to identify, by rule, products in which the use of PFAS is an unavoidable use. The bill allows DNR to require manufacturers to test certain products for PFAS. A person that violates the prohibition on sales and distribution is subject to a civil forfeiture of $100 for each violating product, for each day that the violation continues. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lori Palmeri (D)*, Brad Pfaff (D), Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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PA bill #HB289 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In grounds and buildings, providing for radon testing.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates radon testing in all school buildings, requiring initial testing within one year of the bill's effective date or building completion, whichever is later, and subsequent retesting every five years or sooner if major renovations occur, or every two years if radon levels are found to be at or above four picocuries per liter of air. Radon testing and mitigation must be performed by individuals certified under the "Radon Certification Act," and mitigation systems must meet specific industry standards. Results of testing and mitigation plans must be publicly reported, including to governing bodies, parents' organizations, and teachers' unions, and posted online. New school buildings will be required to incorporate radon-resistant construction techniques. The bill also allocates $27 million to the School Environmental Repairs Program to reimburse school entities for 75% of the documented costs for initial testing and radon mitigation, with a prioritization for economically disadvantaged school entities for mitigation reimbursements.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An <-- act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in grounds and buildings, providing for radon testing.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Tim Briggs (D)*, Jason Ortitay (R), José Giral (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Chris Pielli (D), Jim Haddock (D), Bob Freeman (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Andrew Kuzma (R), Kyle Donahue (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Ed Neilson (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Dan Deasy (D), Roni Green (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Valerie Gaydos (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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WI bill #SB1138 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Banning products containing intentionally added PFAS and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits the sale or distribution of products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals deliberately added to products for a specific function, starting with certain items like food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings on January 1, 2032, and expanding to all products containing intentionally added PFAS on January 1, 2038, with exceptions for unavoidable uses identified by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and for products where federal law preempts state regulation, medical devices, or used products, and also requires manufacturers to report information about PFAS in their products to the DNR and allows the DNR to request testing results, with violations resulting in a civil forfeiture of $100 per product per day.
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Bill Summary: Beginning January 1, 2032, this bill prohibits the sale or distribution of certain products that contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings. The bill prohibits the sale or distribution of all products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2038. The bill provides certain exemptions to this ban, including by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to identify, by rule, products in which the use of PFAS is an unavoidable use. The bill allows DNR to require manufacturers to test certain products for PFAS. A person that violates the prohibition on sales and distribution is subject to a civil forfeiture of $100 for each violating product, for each day that the violation continues. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Brad Pfaff (D)*, Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*, Lori Palmeri (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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UT bill #HB0057 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Motor Vehicle Division Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's motor vehicle laws, primarily focusing on standardizing definitions and updating registration requirements. Key changes include redefining "gross laden weight" to "gross vehicle weight rating" (GVWR) throughout the statutes, which is the maximum weight a vehicle can carry as reported by the manufacturer. It also introduces "shipping weight" as the manufacturer's reported weight without optional equipment, which will be used for certain trailer classifications. The bill exempts street-legal all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from certain registration requirements and clarifies their operational rules. Additionally, it corrects a sales tax earmark related to motorcycles and makes various technical and cleanup changes to existing laws, such as updating references to federal regulations and clarifying definitions for different vehicle types and licensing requirements.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes technical changes including standardization of vehicle weight definitions and usage, exempting street-legal all-terrain vehicles from certain provisions, correcting a sales tax earmark, and various technical and cleanup changes.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #HF4216 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Advisory board established to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation, minimum requirements for operation of commercial autonomous vehicles established, and permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations required.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for the implementation of commercial autonomous vehicle operations in Minnesota, defining "autonomous vehicle" as one with Level 3, 4, or 5 driving automation technology and "commercial autonomous vehicle operations" as the use of these vehicles for business purposes like transporting people or goods. Crucially, such operations are prohibited until a comprehensive study is completed and a permit process is established by the commissioner. This process will involve an advisory board, named the Commercial Autonomous Vehicle Operations Labor and Small Business Impact Advisory Board, which will evaluate permit applications and provide recommendations. The advisory board, composed of government officials, legislative representatives, and various stakeholders including drivers, disability advocates, and industry representatives, is tasked with commissioning an independent study on the economic, social, and safety impacts of these operations, including effects on drivers, businesses, tax revenues, accessibility, legal liability, and infrastructure. Public hearings will be held to gather input, and a final report with recommendations is due by February 1, 2027. Any permits issued will require a human safety operator to be physically present in the vehicle at all times, capable of monitoring and intervening if necessary.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing advisory board to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation; establishing minimum requirements for operation of commercial autonomous vehicles; requiring permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Samantha Sencer-Mura (D)*, Fue Lee (D), Emma Greenman (D), Mohamud Noor (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: House Transportation Finance and Policy (13:00:00 3/23/2026 )
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OK bill #HB1860 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Confidential records; requiring certain victim photographs submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board be kept confidential; clemency; Open Records Act; clemency hearing packets; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new protections for victims and their families by requiring confidentiality of crime scene and autopsy photographs during clemency hearings before the Pardon and Parole Board. Specifically, the legislation mandates that parties submit two separate clemency hearing packets: one for public view that excludes sensitive photographs, and another for the Board and Governor that includes all materials, including autopsy and crime scene images depicting victims. The bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to add crime scene and autopsy photographs submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board to the list of confidential records that are not accessible to the public. The Pardon and Parole Board is given the authority to seal any materials in the public packet that might infringe on a victim's privacy, as determined by a majority vote of the Board members. The Governor will receive the complete packet with all photographs, while the public packet will be redacted to protect victims' dignity. This legislation aims to balance the public's right to information with the need to protect victims and their families from potentially traumatizing visual evidence during clemency proceedings. The new law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for implementation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to confidential records; prescribing right of victims to confidentiality of certain crime scene and autopsy photographs; prohibiting public access to certain photographs submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 116, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 24A.5), which relates to the Open Records Act; adding certain victim photographs to list of confidential records; prohibiting certain victim photographs submitted to the Board from being presented to the public; requiring parties to submit two separate clemency hearing packets to the Board; clarifying contents for each packet; allowing Board to seal certain records; clarifying which packet the Governor will receive; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Eric Roberts (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Senate Floor HB1860 (3-23-26) (GOLLIHARE) FA2 - HB1860 (3-23-26) (GOLLIHARE) FA2
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WI bill #AB172 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive consumer data protection regulations for businesses in Wisconsin that process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,000 consumers with over 50% of their revenue from selling personal data. The bill provides consumers with several key rights, including the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, access and correct their data, request deletion of their data, obtain a copy of their data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, and certain types of data processing. Controllers (businesses that determine the purpose of data processing) must provide clear privacy notices, establish secure methods for consumers to submit requests, and respond to consumer requests within 45 days. The bill requires controllers to limit data collection to what is necessary, implement data security practices, and obtain consent before processing sensitive data. Processors (entities processing data on behalf of controllers) must adhere to specific contractual requirements and assist controllers in meeting their obligations. The bill mandates regular data protection assessments for certain processing activities and provides exemptions for specific types of data and processing purposes. Enforcement is exclusively handled by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Justice, with potential civil forfeitures of up to $10,000 per violation. Importantly, the bill preempts local ordinances from regulating data collection, processing, or sales, and does not create a private right of action for consumers. The regulations will take effect on July 1, 2027, with some provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2031.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes requirements for controllers and processors of the personal data of consumers. The bill defines a XcontrollerY as a person that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purpose and means of processing personal data, and the bill applies to controllers that control or process the personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or that control or process the personal data of at least 25,000 consumers and derive over 50 percent of their gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Under the bill, Xpersonal dataY means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual except for publicly available information. The bill provides consumers with the following rights regarding their personal data: 1) to confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer[s personal data and to access the personal data; 2) to correct inaccuracies in the consumer[s personal data; 3) to require a controller to delete personal data provided by or about the consumer; 4) to obtain a copy of the personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller; and 5) to opt out of the processing of the consumer[s personal data for targeted advertising; the sale of the consumer[s personal data; and certain forms of automated processing of the consumer[s personal data. These rights are subject to certain exceptions specified in the bill. Controllers may not discriminate against a consumer for exercising rights under the bill, including by charging different prices for goods or providing a different level of quality of goods or services. A controller must establish one or more secure and reliable means for consumers to submit a request to exercise their consumer rights under the bill. Such means must include a clear and conspicuous link on the controller[s website to a webpage that enables a consumer or an agent of a consumer to opt out of the targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data and, on or after July 1, 2028, an opt-out preference signal sent, with a consumer[s intent, by a platform, technology, or mechanism to the controller indicating the consumer[s intent to opt out of any processing of the consumer[s personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data. The bill requires controllers to respond to consumers[ requests to invoke rights under the bill without undue delay. If a controller declines to take action regarding a consumer[s request, the controller must inform the consumer of its justification without undue delay. The bill also requires that information provided in response to a consumer[s request be provided free of charge once annually per consumer. Controllers must also establish processes for consumers to appeal a refusal to take action on a consumer[s request. Within 60 days of receiving an appeal, a controller must inform the consumer in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for its decisions. If the appeal is denied, the controller must provide the consumer with a method through which the consumer can contact the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to submit a complaint. Under the bill, a controller must provide consumers with a privacy notice that discloses the categories of personal data processed by the controller; the purpose of processing the personal data; the categories of third parties, if any, with whom the controller shares personal data; the categories of personal data that the controller shares with third parties; and information about how consumers may exercise their rights under the bill. Controllers may not collect or process personal data for purposes that are not relevant to or reasonably necessary for the purposes disclosed in the privacy notice. The bill[s requirements do not restrict a controller[s ability to collect, use, or retain data for conducting internal research, effectuating a product recall, identifying and repairing technical errors, or performing internal operations that are reasonably aligned with consumer expectations or reasonably anticipated on the basis of a consumer[s relationship with the controller. Persons that process personal data on behalf of a controller must adhere to a contract between the controller and the processor, and such contracts must satisfy certain requirements specified in the bill. The bill also requires controllers to conduct data protection assessments related to certain activities, including processing personal data for targeted advertising, selling personal data, processing personal data for profiling purposes, and processing sensitive data, as defined in the bill. DATCP may request that a controller disclose a data protection assessment that is relevant to an investigation being conducted by DATCP. DATCP and the Department of Justice have exclusive authority to enforce violations of the bill[s requirements. A controller or processor that violates the bill[s requirements is subject to a forfeiture of up to $10,000 per violation, and DATCP or DOJ may recover reasonable investigation and litigation expenses incurred. During the time between the bill[s effective date and July 1, 2031, before bringing an action to enforce the bill[s requirements, DATCP or DOJ must first provide a controller or processor with a written notice identifying the violations. If within 30 days of receiving the notice the controller or processor cures the violation and provides DATCP or DOJ with an express written statement that the violation is cured and that no such further violations will occur, then DATCP or DOJ may not bring an action against the controller or processor. The bill also prohibits cities, villages, towns, and counties from enacting or enforcing ordinances that regulate the collection, processing, or sale of personal data. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 32 : Shannon Zimmerman (R)*, Shae Sortwell (R)*, Scott Allen (R)*, David Armstrong (R)*, Elijah Behnke (R)*, Barbara Dittrich (R)*, Cindi Duchow (R)*, Joy Goeben (R)*, Nate Gustafson (R)*, Dan Knodl (R)*, Rob Kreibich (R)*, Scott Krug (R)*, Anthony Kurtz (R)*, Dave Maxey (R)*, Paul Melotik (R)*, Dave Murphy (R)*, Jeff Mursau (R)*, Amanda Nedweski (R)*, Jerry O'Connor (R)*, William Penterman (R)*, Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*, Treig Pronschinske (R)*, Pat Snyder (R)*, David Steffen (R)*, Paul Tittl (R)*, Ron Tusler (R)*, Robert Wittke (R)*, Clint Moses (R)*, Romaine Quinn (R), Steve Nass (R), Kelda Roys (D), Howard Marklein (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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NJ bill #A4798 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy, an independent entity within the Department of the Treasury that reports directly to the Governor, to coordinate and improve statewide efforts in preventing and treating substance use disorders. The Office will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all state departments' initiatives related to treatment, prevention, research, education, and public awareness of alcohol and drug use disorders. It will develop an annual Comprehensive Statewide Master Plan, review county plans, distribute grants to counties and municipalities, and encourage employee assistance programs. A key function will be the creation and maintenance of a centralized Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Treatment Resource Database, which will track treatment data, patient wait times, provider performance, and treatment availability, and will be accessible to providers and referral agencies. The Office will also collaborate with other agencies to include overdose intervention data in the database, identify patterns, and direct resource allocation. Furthermore, the Office is authorized to establish incentive programs for treatment providers who meet performance benchmarks and to identify and address barriers to accessing treatment, such as providing transportation or childcare assistance. The bill also revises existing laws to reflect the establishment of this new Office and transfers certain functions from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to it.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy (Office). The Office will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all State departments' efforts with regard to the planning and provision of treatment, prevention, research, evaluation, and education services for, and public awareness of, alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The Office will serve strategic planning, advisory, coordination, communication, and development functions in order to coordinate Statewide efforts and drive improvements in the prevention of, and provision of treatment for, alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The Office will be allocated within the Department of the Treasury but will be independent of the department and will report directly to the Governor. The duties of the Office will include developing a Comprehensive Statewide Alcohol Use Disorders and Drug Use Disorders Master Plan, to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature by July 1 of each year, for the treatment, prevention, research, evaluation, education, and public awareness of alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The plan is to: incorporate and unify all State, county, local, and private alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders initiatives; include an emphasis on prevention, community awareness, and family and youth services; and include recommendations for funding allocations. The Office will be required to review County Annual Alliance Plans and propose recommendations for awarding Alliance grants, and will additionally be responsible for distributing certain grants to counties and municipalities for alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders programs and evaluating the existing funding mechanisms for treatment services for alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The Office will be required to encourage the development or expansion of employee assistance programs for both government and private sector employees. The Office will be authorized to call upon any department, office, division, agency, or independent authority of State government to provide such information, resources, or other assistance as may be necessary to discharge the duties and functions of the Office and fulfill its responsibilities. The Office may collect from any State, county, local governmental entity, or any other appropriate source data, reports, statistics, or other materials which are necessary to carry out the functions of the Office. The executive director of the Office will be required to convene a meeting, on at least an annual basis and at such additional intervals as the executive director of the office deems necessary, to be attended by the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Health, the Commissioner of Human Services, the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Corrections, the Commissioner of Children and Families, the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, the Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, the Assistant Commissioner for the Children's System of Care, and other appropriate agencies, officers, and entities, in order to plan, develop, and coordinate State and local efforts to improve the prevention of, and the provision of treatment for, alcohol and drug use disorders. The Office will be administered by an executive director, who will be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The executive director is to be a person qualified by education, training, and experience to perform the duties of the office. The executive director will serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the executive director's successor. The executive director will have the power to employ staff within the limits of funds appropriated or made available for that purpose, and will have broad authority to coordinate communication between, and request and receive information from, any department, division, or agency of the State. The executive director will be required to devote full time to the duties and responsibilities of the office, and will receive a salary as provided by law. The Office will be required to develop and maintain a centralized Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Treatment Resource Database that can be used to track Statewide treatment data, direct resources, develop recommendations regarding the allocation of funding and resources, facilitate referrals to available treatment resources, and evaluate provider performance. Specifically, treatment providers will be required to report certain data concerning patient wait times, the levels and duration of treatment provided to patients, the number of patients referred to other treatment providers and the reasons for those referrals, treatment completion rates, relapse and long-term recovery rates, and any other data or metrics the Office deems necessary and appropriate. The Office will use this data to evaluate provider performance as well as to develop best practices guidelines and performance benchmarks. Additionally, treatment providers will be required update the database to indicate the availability of treatment spots at the provider, including the level of treatment available in each spot, the number of patients awaiting treatment, and the provider's anticipated treatment availability in the next 24 hours. Providers will be required to update this information at least once every 12 hours, and at more frequent intervals if the Office determines that more frequent or real-time reporting is feasible and appropriate. Treatment providers and agencies, offices, and other entities that serve as a contact point for patients seeking treatment will have access to the treatment availability information in the database for the purpose of referring patients to treatment. The Office will be required to collaborate with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Health to include in the centralized database data concerning the number, location, and types of interventions performed throughout the State to treat drug overdoses, and in particular overdoses involving opioid drugs, in order to identify patterns in overdose incidents, coordinate outreach efforts in the affected communities, and determine and direct the Statewide allocation of funding and resources for the treatment of drug use disorders. The Office will be authorized to establish programs providing financial and other incentives to treatment providers who achieve certain performance benchmarks established by the Office to drive improvements in the treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders. Benchmark goals may address patient wait times, patient retention, patient progression through a course of treatment, and the number and rate of patients who complete treatment. The Office will be required to periodically review and revise any incentive programs it establishes in order to maintain the integrity of the program, ensure the program is realizing improvements in patient care, modify benchmarks as needed, and revise or eliminate any aspects of a program that may result in adverse unintended consequences. The Office is to utilize the database and consult with treatment providers and appropriate State, county, and local agencies to identify barriers that reduce the ability of patients to access appropriate treatment services. The Office is to develop appropriate responses to address or remove barriers to access, which may include: developing programs to provide transportation assistance, child care assistance, or home visits; working with health benefits carriers to secure coverage for all appropriate treatment modalities and services related to treatment; and working with treatment providers to promote flexible scheduling and expanded hours, and encourage and support providers to become authorized to prescribe and administer medication-assisted treatment. For the purposes of establishing and maintaining a centralized database, the Office will be permitted to utilize, modify, or adapt any existing systems that provide functions related to, or that would supplement, the functions and purpose of the centralized database. The Office will also be authorized to contract with an independent third party to establish and maintain the database. The bill provides that, to the extent that the centralized database includes any personal identifying information or any confidential health information concerning any patient, such information may not be disclosed to any entity except as may be required pursuant to State or federal law. The Office is to seek to avoid requiring any personal identifying information or confidential health information to be reported to, or included in, the database. The Office will be required to make available to the public, through its Internet website, certain data concerning the provision of treatment for alcohol and drug use disorders, including: patient wait times; treatment program completion rates; reasons for non-completion of treatment; the level and nature of treatment modalities provided and the average duration of each phase of treatment; long-term recovery rates; remission and overdose rates; patient referrals made by treatment providers to other providers; and any other information the office deems appropriate. The Office will be required to develop standards, policies, and procedures to support the various departments, divisions, agencies, offices, and other entities that enter into contracts with treatment providers to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract and any applicable State or federal laws, regulations, and requirements, including: ensuring that any requirements for payment under the contract are met; ensuring providers are complying with all applicable criminal history record background check and drug testing requirements for provider staff; and ensuring prompt reconciliation of any claims for payment, including promptly closing out contracts, processing claims, and collecting receivables and other amounts owed. For this purpose, the Office will be authorized to designate a compliance officer, who may retain appropriate staff to provide support services to the various departments, divisions, agencies, offices, and other entities. The bill revises various provisions of the current statutory law to update references to include the Office and to transfer certain functions of the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to the Office.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anthony Verrelli (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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ID bill #HR027 • Last Action 03/23/2026
States findings of the House of Representatives and repeals and replaces House Rule 45 to provide for an Ethics and House Policy Committee and amends House Rule 26 to remove a provision.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This resolution repeals and replaces Idaho House Rule 45 to establish an Ethics and House Policy Committee, which will handle ethics complaints internally and confidentially, with its proceedings not subject to public records requests unless the committee unanimously decides otherwise. This new rule outlines the committee's composition, requiring members to have served at least one full term and have no prior ethics violations, and details the process for submitting, investigating, and resolving ethics complaints, including requirements for written complaints, confidential delivery, respondent answers, and potential disciplinary actions that will ultimately be voted on by the full House. Additionally, this resolution amends House Rule 26, which governs committee meetings, by removing a provision that allowed executive sessions for preliminary investigations of ethics complaints under the now-repealed Rule 45, thereby reinforcing the confidentiality of the new ethics committee's proceedings.
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Bill Summary: A HOUSE RESOLUTION STATING FINDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND REPEALING RULE 45 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; STATING FINDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF A NEW RULE 45 TO THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND STATING FINDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF RULE 26 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Ways and Means Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: U.C. to be returned to Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee
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WI bill #AB1161 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Online services accessed by minors, minors’ personal data, and granting rule-making authority.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for businesses that provide online services to minors, defining a "covered business" as one operating in the state, earning most revenue from online services, likely accessed by individuals under 18, collecting personal data, and controlling how that data is processed. It prohibits these businesses from collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining unnecessary personal data from minors, using previously collected data for new purposes, or allowing monitoring or tracking of minors without a conspicuous signal. The bill also restricts using minors' data for media recommendations, prohibits late-night push notifications, and mandates a minimum duty of care to prevent emotional distress, compulsive use, or discrimination against minors. Furthermore, it requires default privacy settings to be set to the highest level, prohibits easy ways to lower privacy settings, and mandates tools for minors to request account deletion, with all these provisions taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates requirements and restrictions related to data collection and use and product design for certain businesses that provide online services to minors. The bill defines a “covered business” as a business that 1) conducts business in this state; 2) generates a majority of its annual revenue from online services; 3) provides online services, products, or features that are reasonably likely to be accessed by an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor); 4) collects consumers’ personal data or has consumers’ personal data collected on its behalf; and 5) alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal data. With exceptions, a “consumer” is an individual who is a resident of this state, and a “covered minor” is a consumer who a covered business knows is a minor or labels as a minor in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department of Justice (discussed below). With exceptions, “personal data” is any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual or a device of such an individual or of a member of the individual’s household. “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data, including its collection, use, storage, disclosure, analysis, or other handling. With exceptions, an “online service, product, or feature” is a digital product that is accessible to the public by means of the Internet, including through a website or mobile application. Under the bill, a covered business generally may not 1) collect, sell, share, or retain any personal data of a covered minor that is not necessary to provide an online service, product, or feature with which the covered minor is actively and knowingly engaged; 2) use previously collected personal data of a covered minor for any purpose other than a purpose for which the personal data was collected; 3) permit any individual, including a parent, to monitor the online activity of a covered minor or to track the location of the covered minor without providing a conspicuous signal to the covered minor when the covered minor is being monitored or tracked; 4) with exceptions, use the personal data of a covered minor to select, recommend, or prioritize media for the covered minor; or 5) send push notifications to a covered minor between midnight and 6 a.m. Also under the bill, a covered business that processes a covered minor’s personal data owes a minimum duty of care to the covered minor that is not satisfied unless its use of the covered minor’s personal data and the design of its online service, product, or feature will not result in 1) reasonably foreseeable emotional distress to the covered minor; 2) reasonably foreseeable compulsive use of the online service, product, or feature by the covered minor; or 3) discrimination against the covered minor based on race, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or national origin. The bill defines “age assurance” as methods used to determine, estimate, or communicate the age or age range of an online user. A “processor” is a person who processes personal data on behalf of a covered business or another processor. The bill imposes the following requirements on covered businesses and processors during the process of conducting age assurance: personal data of a user that is strictly necessary for age assurance; 2) upon determining whether a user is a covered minor, they must immediately delete any personal data about the user that they collected for age assurance, except the determination of the user’s age range; 3) they may not use any personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance for any purpose other than age assurance; 4) they may not combine the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance with any other personal data about the user, except with respect to the determination of the user’s age range; 5) they may not disclose the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance to a third party that is not a processor; and 6) they must implement a review procedure to allow users to appeal their age determination. The bill requires a covered business to configure all default privacy settings provided to a covered minor to the highest level of privacy, including all of the following default settings on a social media platform: existence of the covered minor’s account, or media created or posted by the covered minor, to a known adult user unless the covered minor has allowed a specific known adult user to view the account or media or has chosen to make public the account or media; 2) not permitting a known adult user to comment or provide feedback on the covered minor’s media unless the covered minor has enabled this function; 3) not permitting direct messaging between the covered minor and a known adult user unless the covered minor chooses to allow direct messaging with a specific known adult user; 4) not displaying the covered minor’s location to other users unless the covered minor shares the covered minor’s location with a specific user; 5) not displaying the users connected to the covered minor unless the covered minor chooses to share the information; 6) disabling search engine indexing of the covered minor’s account profile; and 7) not sending push notifications to the covered minor. In addition, a covered business may not provide a covered minor with a single setting that makes all default privacy settings less protective at once. A covered business also may not request or prompt a covered minor to make privacy settings less protective unless the change is strictly necessary for the covered minor to access an online service, product, or feature that the covered minor has requested. The bill further requires a covered business to provide a prominent tool to allow a covered minor to request that the covered minor’s account on a social media platform be unpublished or deleted and to honor such a request no later than 15 days after receiving the request. The bill requires a covered business to prominently and clearly provide on its website or mobile application all of the following: 1) the covered business’s terms of service, privacy policies and information, and community standards; 2) for each algorithmic recommendation system used, its purpose and specified information about its inputs, including how each input uses the personal data of covered minors and influences recommendations; and 3) specified information about each feature of a service that uses the personal data of covered minors. The bill requires DOJ to promulgate rules with respect to certain matters, including identifying commercially reasonable and technically feasible methods for covered businesses and processors to determine if a user is a covered minor and providing privacy protections for age assurance data. The bill specifies that a covered business or processor that violates the bill’s provisions or rules promulgated under the bill commits an unfair trade practice. DOJ may investigate an alleged violation and may commence an action for a temporary or permanent injunction.
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• Introduced: 03/13/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 24 : Alex Joers (D)*, Jill Billings (D)*, Renuka Mayadev (D)*, Deb Andraca (D)*, Ryan Clancy (D)*, Karen DeSanto (D)*, Ben DeSmidt (D)*, Jodene Emerson (D)*, Joan Fitzgerald (D)*, Russell Goodwin (D)*, Darrin Madison (D)*, Vincent Miresse (D)*, Greta Neubauer (D)*, Ann Roe (D)*, Christine Sinicki (D)*, Lee Snodgrass (D)*, Shelia Stubbs (D)*, Randy Udell (D)*, Robyn Vining (D)*, Jeff Smith (D), Dianne Hesselbein (D), Kelda Roys (D), Jamie Wall (D), Mark Spreitzer (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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MO bill #SB1233 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Modifies provisions relating to licensing of certain professionals
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to the licensing of professionals in Missouri. Key changes include the establishment of a "Dietitian Licensure Compact" to facilitate interstate practice, the creation of a "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact" for similar purposes, and the "Physician Assistant Licensure Compact." It also expands the scope of the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects to include licensed interior designers, transferring the powers and duties of the Interior Design Council to this board. The bill also updates educational and experience requirements for certified public accountants (CPAs), clarifies rules for out-of-state CPAs practicing in Missouri, and allows pharmacists to administer a broader range of vaccines. Additionally, it introduces provisions for emergency suspension of licenses for certain professions if there's an imminent risk to public health and safety due to criminal charges, and allows for temporary licenses for dietitians under supervision. The bill also makes technical changes to existing statutes concerning various professional licensing boards and their functions.
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Bill Summary: Modifies provisions relating to licensing of certain professionals
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Curtis Trent (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: HCS Reported Do Pass H Professional Registration and Licensing
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UT bill #HB0061 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Navajo Trust Fund Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law concerning the Navajo Trust Fund by changing the frequency of board meetings from "once every other month" to "quarterly," and requiring the board to review and approve "a policy, projection, rule, criteria, procedure, form, standard, or performance goal" rather than a broader list of items. It also makes records related to the fund's investment activities exempt from public disclosure under the Government Records Access and Management Act. Additionally, the bill modifies the duties of the trust administrator, requiring them to review "the" potential sources of fund revenues instead of "all," and to prepare "an annual projection" of money available for "a Navajo program" instead of "projections" for "Navajo programs." The trust administrator will also now establish and maintain a record system for "a record" relating to the fund's property and operations, and review "an existing and proposed program" instead of "programs." The bill also changes reporting requirements to be "quarterly" instead of "monthly" for the trust administrator's activities and fund status, and requires the trust administrator to call "an additional meeting" of the Din Advisory Committee when necessary. Finally, the bill specifies that expenditures from the fund are for the health, education, and general welfare of Navajo Indians residing in San Juan County, including expenditures for roads and utilities, and will take effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Navajo Trust Fund.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Christine Watkins (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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WA bill #HB2192 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Updating the role of the Washington traffic safety commission in identifying the risk factors that lead to roadway fatalities.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) to better identify the causes of roadway fatalities, designating it as a public health authority to collect and analyze health care information related to traffic collisions, including medical records, which will be kept confidential and used for statistical and epidemiological analysis to identify trends and causes of fatalities and serious injuries. The WTSC will convene a fatality review committee, composed of experts, to examine crash data, relevant laws, and other information, and will include members from the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council (Council) when reviewing fatalities involving pedestrians, bicyclists, or other non-motorists, with the goal of making recommendations to improve road safety and data quality, while ensuring that discussions and documents from these reviews are confidential and generally inadmissible in civil or administrative proceedings to encourage open and thorough analysis.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to updating the role of the Washington traffic 2 safety commission in identifying the risk factors that lead to 3 roadway fatalities; amending RCW 42.56.360, 43.59.010, 43.59.040, and 4 43.59.156; and adding a new section to chapter 43.59 RCW. 5
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• Introduced: 12/24/2025
• Added: 12/25/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Sam Low (R)*, Julia Reed (D), Mari Leavitt (D), Cindy Ryu (D), Beth Doglio (D), Alex Ramel (D), Janice Zahn (D), Chipalo Street (D), Davina Duerr (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Steve Bergquist (D), Natasha Hill (D), Brandy Donaghy (D), Joe Timmons (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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UT bill #HB0557 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes technical corrections and updates to various sections of the Utah Code. Key changes include adjusting the minimum population requirement for incorporating a town from 100 to 75 people, correcting references within the lieutenant governor's processing of incorporation petitions, clarifying language related to property tax levies and budget adoptions, updating definitions and powers for public infrastructure districts, and modifying various statutes related to health care, corrections, and taxation. Additionally, the bill corrects outdated references, renumbers sections, and adjusts repeal dates for several programs and committees across different state agencies, ensuring the code accurately reflects current legislative intent and administrative practices.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes technical corrections to the Utah Code.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Casey Snider (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0155 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Unclaimed Property Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to unclaimed property by allowing the commission to share tax return information with the unclaimed property administrator, including email addresses, for the purpose of returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners, and clarifies that the commission is not liable for the administrator's use of this information. It also adjusts the definition of an "owner" for unclaimed property to include heirs of a decedent who qualified as an owner, and allows for a single claim to be filed on behalf of multiple heirs for property valued at $100,000 or less, provided they agree to distribute the property equitably and indemnify the state. Additionally, the bill updates the presumed abandonment date for tax-deferred and tax-exempt retirement accounts to align with federal tax laws regarding mandatory distributions and clarifies the process for claiming property, including provisions for creditors and claims involving deceased owners.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to unclaimed property.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Anthony Loubet (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0276 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Veteran Organization Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to expand the types of organizations that can be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code, which are organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation. Specifically, it allows organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, which pertains to certain veterans' organizations, to be recognized alongside 501(c)(3) organizations in various contexts, including receiving donations from candidates with unknown anonymous contributions, being eligible for certain tax exemptions for religious or charitable institutions, receiving distributions from the Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account, acquiring federal surplus property, being considered a public purpose nonprofit entity, receiving grants as a nonprofit entity, and receiving funds for individual development accounts, qualified emergency food agencies, and from the sale of confiscated firearms. The bill also makes conforming changes to definitions and reporting requirements across different areas of law, such as campaign finance, housing, and public safety.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses veteran organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation (tax exempt veteran organizations).
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Val Peterson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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IL bill #SB1826 • Last Action 03/23/2026
FOIA-JUDICIAL EXEMPTIONS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include significant provisions related to judicial records and public access. It expands the definition of "public body" to explicitly include the judicial body and its components, and provides a more detailed definition of "public records" specifically for judicial entities. The bill creates new exemptions for judicial records, protecting certain types of documents from public inspection, such as records pertaining to the preparation of judicial opinions, orders, or judicial work product, as well as records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Additionally, the bill restricts a person's ability to file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor when their request to inspect or copy a public record from a judicial body has been denied, effectively limiting the typical administrative review process for judicial records. These changes aim to provide greater protection for sensitive judicial documents while maintaining the overall transparency goals of the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Includes the judicial body and its components in the definition of "public body". Defines "public records" when that term is associated with the judicial body and its components. Exempts from inspection and copying (i) records of the judicial body and its components that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders or judicial work product and (ii) records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record was denied or treated as a voluminous request by the judicial body and its components may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Mike Porfirio (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Rob Martwick (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
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KS bill #HB2128 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Authorizing the commissioner of insurance to select and announce the version of certain instructions, calculations and documents in effect for the upcoming calendar year and cause such announcement to be published in the Kansas register, allowing certain life insurers to follow health financial reports and adopting certain provisions from the national association of insurance commissioners holding company system regulatory act relating to group capital calculations and liquidity stress testing.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Kansas Insurance Commissioner to select and announce the version of certain insurance-related instructions, calculations, and documents that will be in effect for the upcoming calendar year, with the announcement to be published in the Kansas Register by December 1st each year. The bill updates several sections of Kansas insurance law, focusing on three main areas: (1) establishing procedures for the commissioner to specify which National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) instructions will be used for risk-based capital calculations and other financial reporting, (2) expanding exemptions for certain types of insurance entities and self-funded health plans, and (3) introducing new provisions related to group capital calculations and liquidity stress testing for insurance holding companies. The bill adds requirements for insurers to file group capital calculations and liquidity stress test results, while also establishing strict confidentiality rules around these financial documents. Additionally, the bill updates definitions related to health benefit plans and insurance entities, clarifying the scope of various insurance regulations. These changes aim to modernize Kansas insurance regulations, align them more closely with national standards, and provide the Insurance Commissioner with more flexible tools for overseeing insurance companies and holding systems.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to the regulation thereof; authorizing the commissioner of insurance to select and announce the version of certain instructions, calculations and documents in effect for the upcoming calendar year and cause such announcement to be published in the Kansas register; allowing certain life insurers to follow health financial reports; adopting certain provisions from the national association of insurance commissioners holding company system regulatory act relating to group capital calculations and liquidity stress testing; exempting certain entities from state regulation as health benefit plans; amending K.S.A. 40-202, 40-2d01, 40-3302, 40-3305, 40-3306, 40-3307 and, 40-3308 and 40-4602 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 40-2c01 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 40- 249 and 40-2c29.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/19/2025
• Last Action: House Representative Estes, Representative McNorton, and Representative Stogsdill are appointed to replace Representative Sutton, Representative Bergkamp, and Representative Neighbor on the Conference Committee
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UT bill #SB0238 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Property Tax Adjustments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies property tax provisions by changing the procedures for obtaining residential exemptions, adjusting the burden of proof in property tax appeals, and altering the requirements for public hearings and advertisements related to certain tax increases. Specifically, it clarifies that property owners, rather than county legislative bodies, are responsible for filing applications for residential exemptions under certain circumstances, and it modifies how appeals regarding property valuations are handled by shifting some of the burden of proof and clarifying when substantial error needs to be demonstrated. Additionally, the bill revises the advertisement and public hearing requirements for taxing entities that wish to impose a judgment levy (a tax to cover a court-ordered payment) or increase their property tax rate beyond a certain threshold, including specifying electronic publication and longer notice periods, and it also adjusts the timelines and procedures for when property tax refunds, including interest, must be paid to taxpayers.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies property tax provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0162 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Online Sales Tax Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Utah's sales and use tax laws, primarily by updating definitions within Section 59-12-102 and expanding the taxable base in Section 59-12-103 to include digital goods and services like streaming content and online gaming, regardless of how they are delivered or accessed, and also includes the storage, use, or consumption of prewritten computer software, whether delivered electronically or hosted by the seller. The bill also makes technical amendments to various definitions and references within the existing law, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies sales and use tax provisions for online transactions.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0283 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Court Fees and Administration Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions of Utah law related to court fees and administrative procedures, including changes to how court bailiffs are contracted and paid, and clarifies that contracts for bailiff and security services must not exceed legislative appropriations. It also updates the uniform fine schedule for offenses, allowing for annual review by the Judicial Council, and clarifies that courts retain discretion in imposing fines. The bill expands the opportunity for defendants to perform compensatory service in lieu of paying fines, and provides clearer instructions on how this service is reported and credited. Additionally, it allows for plea in abeyance agreements, which are arrangements where a defendant agrees to fulfill certain conditions to have their case dismissed or reduced, to be entered into without a personal appearance in cases where a defendant can voluntarily pay a recommended fine. The bill also adjusts various civil filing fees for courts of record and justice courts, increases the fee for using the Online Court Assistance Program when filing certain documents, and modifies the funding and use of the Court Security Account and the security surcharge assessed on convictions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to fees and various administrative procedures of the court system.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Grant Miller (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0086 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Firearm Safe Harbor Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding the voluntary surrender of firearms to law enforcement for safekeeping, primarily by changing how records related to these surrenders are handled and by introducing a temporary data collection and reporting requirement. Specifically, it mandates that law enforcement agencies must destroy records associated with firearm safekeeping immediately upon the firearm's return or disposal, and these records are considered private until destroyed. However, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, law enforcement agencies will be required to collect and report anonymized, aggregate data on firearm safekeeping requests, the number of firearms received, and their disposition to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which will then report this compiled data to a legislative committee. The bill also clarifies that these data collection and reporting provisions will be repealed on July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill concerns the safe harbor storage of a firearm.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0190 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Trailer Registration Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws to allow for a lifetime registration period for non-commercial trailers, which will require a fee payment equivalent to four times the annual registration fee. It also clarifies that interstate apportioned vehicles are not eligible for this lifetime registration but may qualify for lifetime registration under a different section. Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for falsely declaring a trailer as an intrastate commercial trailer, including a $500 civil penalty. The bill also makes technical changes related to registration decals and fee distributions, and it sets an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends vehicle registration notification requirements and provides an option for a lifetime registration period for certain vehicles.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brady Brammer (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 74
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0575 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Fuel Tax and Supply Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to fuel taxes and infrastructure, including establishing a new permitting process for "midstream facilities" (which are defined as infrastructure like pipelines, storage tanks, and processing plants used for petroleum products between extraction and distribution, excluding certain oil and gas operations regulated by the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining) and setting timelines for permit approvals. It also amends definitions related to fuel taxes, specifically adding "motor fuel" to the definitions of "rack" and "removal" to clarify their application to both motor fuel and diesel fuel. A significant change is the reduction of the motor fuel tax rate from a percentage of the statewide average rack price to a fixed rate of $0.319 per gallon for the period of July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a repeal date for this temporary rate. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for cooperation between the state and pipeline proponents regarding highway crossings for "finished product pipelines" (defined as common carrier pipelines transporting refined petroleum products and related infrastructure) and requires refineries to submit quarterly reports on their production and product movements to the state, with strict confidentiality protections for this data.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reduces the motor fuel tax rate, requires reporting related to refining operations, and enacts provisions related to pipeline permitting.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0537 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Olympic Ticket Sales Tax Exemption
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts sales of tickets for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from state sales and use tax. The bill amends existing law by adding a new exemption to the list of items and services that are already exempt from sales tax. It also defines what constitutes an "Olympic or Paralympic ticket" to include not only the ticket itself but also hospitality packages that bundle tickets with amenities like food, beverages, or merchandise. This exemption will take effect on January 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill exempts sales of Olympic tickets for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from sales and use tax.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jon Hawkins (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0323 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Recodification
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice by transferring responsibilities from the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to the newly created Department of Criminal Justice, effective July 1, 2026. It also makes numerous conforming changes throughout the Utah Code to reflect this departmental shift and updates various definitions and reporting requirements. Key changes include the transfer of duties related to recidivism reporting, the administration of grant programs for law enforcement and victim services, and the oversight of various advisory and coordinating committees to the new Department of Criminal Justice. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions and procedures within the criminal and juvenile justice system, including those related to pretrial release programs, juvenile justice reforms, and the Safe at Home program, while also repealing certain outdated provisions and coordinating with other legislative measures.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Karianne Lisonbee (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0420 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Municipal Office Vacancy Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for filling vacancies in municipal offices, clarifying definitions for "letter of resignation" and when a "vacancy" occurs, particularly for resignations that are immediate or have a future effective date. It outlines that municipal legislative bodies must appoint a registered voter to fill the unexpired term within 30 days of receiving a resignation, after providing public notice and interviewing candidates. The bill details procedures for voting, including tie-breaking methods like coin tosses or lotteries, and requires votes to be publicly disclosed. It also establishes a process where if a municipal legislative body fails to fill a vacancy, the lieutenant governor and then the governor can intervene. Additionally, the bill specifies when an interim appointment is followed by an election, outlines procedures for council-mayor forms of government, and clarifies rules regarding a resigning member's participation in the appointment process, while prohibiting individuals from appointing themselves and requiring conflict of interest disclosures for candidates seeking appointment.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies the process for filling a vacancy in a municipal office.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*, Karen Kwan (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0321 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Municipal Election Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws regarding municipal election campaign finance reporting to require candidates to file annual year-end summary reports detailing their campaign account's ending balance, total contributions and expenditures for the previous year, and any previously unreported contributions or expenditures, until their campaign account is officially dissolved. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "candidate" and "personal use expenditure" and establishes penalties, including a $100 fine for late filing of the year-end report, with provisions for candidates to contest the fine. Furthermore, it outlines the process for a candidate to terminate their reporting duty by filing a statement of account dissolution, confirming no remaining funds and attaching a final zero-balance report, and specifies how any remaining campaign funds must be disposed of before dissolution.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes annual year-end campaign finance reporting for municipal candidates until campaign account dissolution.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Lisa Shepherd (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #HB2557 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Enacting and joining with other states in the interstate compact for the placement of children and authorizing the administration and implementation of the compact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts and joins with other states in the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, establishing a framework for the safe and timely placement of children across state lines, particularly for foster care and adoption. It creates an Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children to oversee the compact's implementation, develop rules, and resolve disputes between member states, with each state designating a compact administrator to manage its participation. The bill outlines definitions for key terms like "placement," "receiving state," and "sending state," and specifies the responsibilities of both sending and receiving states in evaluating and supervising placements, including financial obligations. It also establishes penalties for noncompliance, making it a Class C misdemeanor for professionals to violate the compact's provisions, and repeals existing state laws related to child placement.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning children and minors; relating to the adoption and placement of a child among states; enacting the interstate compact for the placement of children; declaring legislative findings for the enactment of the compact; authorizing the administration and implementation of such compact; allowing for supplementary or financial agreements; requiring compliance with the compact and imposing a penalty for noncompliance; repealing K.S.A. 38-1201, 38-1202, 38-1203, 38-1204, 38-1205 and 38-1206.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Child Welfare and Foster Care
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
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ME bill #LD2153 • Last Action 03/23/2026
An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources, effectively dissolving the former office and consolidating its functions within the latter. This change involves numerous amendments to existing laws, replacing references to the "Governor's Energy Office" with "Department of Energy Resources" or "Commissioner of Energy Resources" across various statutes related to energy planning, resource management, renewable energy development, offshore wind projects, and energy efficiency programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to salary ranges and executive department structures to reflect this organizational shift.
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Bill Summary: An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Melanie Sachs (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor's Action: Signed, Mar 23, 2026
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IL bill #SB3003 • Last Action 03/23/2026
PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code and the Freedom of Information Act to require owners of income-producing properties, in counties that adopt this provision by ordinance or resolution, to provide physical descriptions of their properties to the chief county assessment officer upon request, with specific details outlined for different property types. "Income" is defined as revenue generated from rent and certain ancillary sources, excluding business income. "Income-producing property" generally refers to non-owner-occupied property intended to generate income, with exceptions for properties valued at $500,000 or less, residential buildings with fewer than seven units, certain stadiums, properties assessed by the Department, and specific hospital or nursing home facilities. "Physical description" includes land size, construction details, and specific features relevant to the property type, such as unit breakdown for residential buildings or electrical capacity for data centers. The request for information will include what the assessor's office already has on record, allowing owners to confirm it if unchanged, and owners have 90 days to respond, with penalties of up to 0.025% of the prior year's market value (capped at $1,000) for non-compliance, though penalties can be waived if the information is provided within 30 days of notice. The bill also amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted to a chief county assessment officer from public disclosure, unless part of an assessment appeal, while still allowing for the disclosure of compiled and anonymized data and the methodologies used for property valuation. The provisions related to property descriptions are set to take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties in which the county board so provides, by ordinance or resolution, owners of income-producing properties in the county shall file physical descriptions of their properties with the chief county assessment officer upon request of the chief county assessment officer. Sets forth the period of time during which those provisions apply. Provides that the request for information shall include an individualized statement specifying all physical description information that the assessor's office has on record or recorded against the property and shall contain a statement that the owner may confirm the information if no changes are required. Imposes certain penalties if the property owner fails to respond to a request for information. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide that financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted by or on behalf of a property owner to a chief county assessment officer, except if submitted as part of an assessment appeal, are exempt from disclosure. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Celina Villanueva (D)*, Mark Walker (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Robert Peters (D), Mike Halpin (D), Rachel Ventura (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
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UT bill #SB0233 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Judicial Performance Evaluation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which is responsible for assessing judges' performance for retention elections. Key provisions include renumbering and reorganizing sections related to the commission's creation, membership, and operations, clarifying definitions for terms like "judge" and "meets or exceeds minimum performance standards," and establishing new rules for commission meetings, voting procedures, and disclosure of conflicts of interest. The bill also modifies how judicial performance surveys are conducted and what information they include, such as expanding the respondent pool and detailing specific evaluation categories like legal competence, impartiality, communication ability, judicial temperament, and administrative capacity. Additionally, it sets new certification standards for judges, including specific timelines for issuing opinions for Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges, and mandates a study on whether the frequency of judges being overturned on appeal should be included in their evaluations, with a report due by November 1, 2026. The bill also clarifies that certain records related to individual commissioner votes and disclosed conflicts of interest are protected.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes changes related to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brady Brammer (R)*, Karianne Lisonbee (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0071 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Evidence Retention Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends laws concerning the retention of evidence, primarily by changing the notification and objection procedures when an agency wants to return or dispose of evidence related to misdemeanor and felony offenses. For misdemeanor offenses, agencies must now send requests to the prosecuting attorney and also notify individuals charged or convicted, their attorneys, and their employers, allowing them 60 days to object. For felony offenses, the bill clarifies the conditions under which evidence must be retained, particularly for serious violent crimes, and expands the types of legal actions, such as federal habeas corpus petitions, that can extend retention periods. It also introduces electronic delivery as an acceptable method for sending these notifications and requests, and specifies that these new procedures do not apply if the return or disposal of evidence is part of a pre-existing agreement between an agency and a prosecuting attorney.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to evidence retention.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Ken Ivory (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #SB299 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Requiring the supreme court nominating commission to release certain records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Kansas law to require the Supreme Court Nominating Commission, which is responsible for recommending candidates for the state's Supreme Court, to make most of its records public under the Kansas Open Records Act, a law that generally grants the public access to government records. Specifically, the bill mandates that all records of the commission, including the names and cities of residence of individuals nominated for the commission or its chairperson, must be disclosed. However, it carves out an exception, allowing the commission to keep confidential sensitive financial information or background check details of applicants or nominees for judicial office. The bill also clarifies that no rule adopted by the commission or the Kansas Supreme Court can prevent the disclosure of these records, overriding any previous discretion the commission might have had to withhold them under other exceptions to public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning courts; relating to the supreme court nominating commission; requiring certain records of the commission to be released under the open records act; amending K.S.A. 20-123 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 04/10/2025
• Added: 04/11/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
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IL bill #SB0038 • Last Action 03/23/2026
COUNTIES-WIND & SOLAR ENERGY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Counties Code regarding wind and solar energy facilities, effectively reverting some changes made by previous legislation. It allows counties to maintain their existing zoning ordinances related to wind farms and commercial wind/solar energy facilities that were in place before January 27, 2023, and in some cases before August 16, 2007. The bill modifies regulations around wind energy facilities, specifically focusing on standards for wind farms and electric-generating wind devices in unincorporated county areas. Key provisions include allowing counties to establish standards for wind farms, including device height and geographic placement, and setting limitations on setback requirements. The bill also clarifies that counties can only establish standards for wind farms in areas outside municipal zoning jurisdictions. Additionally, the legislation removes many detailed provisions about commercial solar and wind energy facilities that were previously in the code, simplifying the regulatory framework while preserving counties' ability to implement local regulations within certain parameters.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 01/14/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Sally Turner (R)*, Terri Bryant (R), Li Arellano (R), Andrew Chesney (R), Neil Anderson (R), Chris Balkema (R), Chapin Rose (R), Erica Harriss (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/13/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
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OK bill #SB546 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Data privacy; establishing consumer rights; appeal process; privacy notice; data protection assessments; penalties; liability. Effective date.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes consumer data privacy rights in Oklahoma, granting individuals the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, and certain types of profiling. It requires businesses, referred to as "controllers," to obtain consent for processing sensitive data and to implement reasonable security measures. Controllers must also provide a clear privacy notice detailing their data processing practices and establish methods for consumers to submit requests, with a process for appealing denied requests. The Attorney General is granted exclusive enforcement authority, with a 30-day notice period for alleged violations to allow for correction, and penalties of up to $7,500 per violation. The bill defines terms like "personal data," "sensitive data," and "dark patterns" (user interfaces designed to manipulate choices), and includes exemptions for certain entities and types of data, such as protected health information and data used in research. The law will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 546 By: Howard of the Senate and West (Josh), Archer, Pae, Provenzano, Waldron, and Alonso-Sandoval of the House An Act relating to data privacy; defining terms; establishing consumer rights for processing of certain data; requiring compliance with certain consumer requests; establishing procedures for response to certain consumer requests; requiring establishment of certain appeal process; prohibiting certain contractual provisions; requiring establishment of methods for submission of certain consumer requests; establishing duties of controller; prohibiting controller from taking certain actions; providing exceptions; requiring privacy notice; specifying required contents in privacy notice; requiring certain disclosures; establishing duties of processor; establishing requirements for certain contracts; authorizing use of independent assessor under certain circumstances; requiring data protection assessments under certain circumstances; establishing requirements for data protection assessments; requiring availability of data protection assessments to Attorney General upon request; providing for confidentiality of data protection assessments; specifying applicability of requirements for data protection assessments; requiring controller in possession of certain data to take certain actions; providing enforcement authority to the Attorney General; requiring posting of certain information on Attorney General website; requiring notice of certain action; requiring certain period to cure violations before bringing certain action; providing penalties for certain violations; authorizing award of certain fees and expenses; providing for applicability of provisions; providing exceptions to applicability of provisions; exempting certain information; providing for compliance under certain circumstances; providing construing provisions; authorizing processing of personal data for certain purposes; prohibiting violation of evidentiary privileges; clarifying certain liability; limiting authorized purposes for processing of certain data; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Data privacy
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Brent Howard (R)*, Josh West (R)*, Daniel Pae (R), Melissa Provenzano (D), John Waldron (D), Nick Archer (R), Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 03/20/2026
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KS bill #SB517 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Expanding the every child can read act reporting requirements and amending the Kansas blueprint for literacy to provide certain requirements for the state board of education, the state board of regents and school districts with regard to literacy education and reporting.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands reporting requirements for the "Every Child Can Read Act" and amends the "Kansas Blueprint for Literacy" to enhance literacy education and reporting across the state. Key provisions include requiring school districts to employ licensed reading specialists in elementary schools, develop individual student literacy plans for high-risk students in kindergarten through third grade, and implement specific intervention strategies. The bill also mandates that the State Board of Education designate "best literacy practices" based on the "science of reading" (an evidence-based understanding of how people learn to read and write) and "structured literacy" (a systematic, explicit approach to teaching reading and writing), and include a literacy practicum in teacher licensure requirements. Furthermore, it requires educator preparation programs to demonstrate competency in evidence-based literacy instruction, establishes a comprehensive literacy implementation plan, and ensures that members of the literacy advisory committee possess relevant expertise in areas like dyslexia research and intervention. The bill also aims to align literacy fluency goals with the State Board of Education's assessment cut scores and requires more detailed reporting from school districts and the state department of education on student literacy progress and interventions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to the Kansas blueprint for literacy; expanding reporting requirements in the every child can read act; requiring members of the literacy advisory committee to have certain expertise; aligning literacy fluency goals with the state board of education's assessment cut scores; requiring school districts to employ reading specialists and develop individual student literacy plans for certain high-risk students; requiring the state board of education to designate best literacy practices and include a literacy practicum in the requirements for teacher licensure; requiring the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan; providing requirements for educator preparation programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72- 3262, 74-32,290, 74-32,291, 74-32,292, 74-32,293, 74-32,294 and 74- 32,295 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,296.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Ways and Means
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Education
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GA bill #HB1268 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize and correct errors in omissions
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize and correct errors in omissions," proposes numerous amendments to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA), which is the compilation of Georgia's statutory laws. The primary purpose of this bill is to update, clarify, and correct existing laws, reflecting the ongoing work of the Code Revision Commission. It aims to remove obsolete or unconstitutional provisions, incorporate legal principles from state Supreme Court decisions, and generally modernize the language and structure of the OCGA. The bill makes specific changes across various titles of the OCGA, including corrections to references, punctuation, capitalization, and wording to ensure accuracy and consistency. For instance, it corrects a typo in Title 7 (banking and finance) by changing "Multistage" to "Multistate," and it updates language in Title 28 (General Assembly) to use gender-neutral terms like "chairperson" instead of "chairman." The bill also includes provisions for the reenactment of the statutory text of the OCGA, while explicitly excluding non-statutory material like annotations and research references, and clarifies that any new laws passed during the legislative session will supersede the updated OCGA text in case of conflict.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : James Burchett (R)*, Rob Leverett (R)*, Chuck Efstration (R)*, Stacey Evans (D)*, Bo Hatchett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate Passed/Adopted
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RI bill #S3127 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) plans, which are types of benefits provided to employees after they retire, such as healthcare. Specifically, it clarifies that if a municipality contributes less than 100% of the "actuarially determined contribution" (ADC) – the amount calculated by an actuary to be necessary to fund pension and OPEB obligations – it must submit its most recent actuarial valuations and management's plans for achieving full ADC funding to the auditor general and director of revenue. The bill also allows municipalities to create OPEB trust agreements, which are dedicated funds for managing and paying for these post-employment benefits, and requires municipalities to consult with the auditor general until approved funding plans are adopted. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the audit of accounts and installation of systems chapter of the general laws. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/20/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Lou Raptakis (D)*, John Burke (D), Ana Quezada (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Brian Thompson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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MD bill #HB1147 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Public Service Commission – Administrative Operations and Personnel Matters (Public Service Commission Flexibility Act)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill declares the Public Service Commission's (PSC) authority as an essential government function, expands the duties of the Executive Secretary to include directing administrative affairs and approving expenses, and allows for the designation of a Deputy Executive Secretary. It also requires the PSC to submit its operating budget to the Department of Budget and Management for informational purposes, maintain business and accounting records according to generally accepted principles, and undergo an annual audit by an independent certified public accountant. Furthermore, the bill broadens the types of experts the PSC can hire, including financial, modeling, and climate experts, and establishes an independent personnel management system for PSC employees based on merit, with fair procedures for hiring, promotion, termination, and grievance resolution, while ensuring permanent employees retain their state employee status for transfers and benefits. Finally, the bill exempts the PSC from state and local taxation and specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing that the exercise by the Public Service Commission of its authority is an essential government function; altering the duties of the Commission and the Executive Secretary of the Commission; providing for the designation of a certain employee as Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commission; requiring the Commission to submit certain information to the Department of Budget and Management each year, keep certain records, and submit to certain audits; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Foley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn by Sponsor
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KS bill #HB2793 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Enacting the Kansas sports authority act to establish a sports authority to provide for the construction, financing and management of certain sports facilities and sports facility infrastructure and create venues for professional sports and other events.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Kansas Sports Facilities Authority Act, establishing a public entity responsible for the construction, financing, management, and long-term use of sports facilities and related infrastructure, intended to serve as venues for professional sports, specifically the National Football League (NFL), and a wide range of other civic, community, and commercial events. The Act defines "sports facility" broadly to include stadiums, arenas, fields, practice facilities, and headquarters buildings, along with integrated entertainment or event venues, and "sports facility infrastructure" encompassing plazas, parking, roadways, utilities, and other supporting improvements. The Authority will be a body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, with its obligations not constituting a debt of the state, and will consist of 11 voting members, including the Secretary of Commerce and a representative from the professional sports team, with the remaining members appointed by various state legislative leaders and the Governor, and up to two mayors from cities where a sports facility is located serving as non-voting members under specific conditions related to STAR bond projects. The Authority is empowered to acquire, develop, own, operate, and finance sports facilities and infrastructure, is exempt from certain taxes and state bidding requirements, and can issue special obligation bonds, with all its activities subject to the open meetings and open records acts, and it is required to provide annual reports to the legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT enacting the Kansas sports facilities authority act to establish a sports authority to provide for the construction, financing and management of certain sports facilities and sports facility infrastructure and create venues for professional sports and other events.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: House Engrossed on Thursday, March 19, 2026
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OK bill #SB392 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission, which is responsible for representing communities affected by military installations like Altus Air Force Base and Fort Sill, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030, ensuring its continued operation for strategic military planning. The bill also makes a minor correction to the term "vice-chair" to "vice chair" and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, rather than on a standard delayed date.
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Bill Summary: An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 392 By: Pederson and Bergstrom of the Senate and Kendrix and Lepak of the House An Act relating to the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5401, which relates to creation of the Commission; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission
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• Introduced: 01/06/2025
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Roland Pederson (R)*, Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Mark Lepak (R), Micheal Bergstrom (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 03/20/2026
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ID bill #H0686 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding employment of relatives and to provide an exemption regarding the employment of certain relatives.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Idaho law concerning public servants using their positions for personal gain, specifically focusing on the employment of relatives. It modifies a provision that previously allowed employees of governmental entities to retain their positions and receive pay increases if they held the job before a local government official was elected, by adding a condition that they must also meet requirements outlined in a new subsection (8) before a city's population exceeds 10,000. Crucially, the bill introduces a new exemption to the prohibition against hiring relatives within the second degree of blood or marriage to a mayor or city council member, provided the city has fewer than 10,000 residents, the position requires specific qualifications that the relative possesses, the job was publicly advertised for at least 45 days with no qualified applicants, the city made a good-faith effort to find other candidates, a detailed record of the hiring process is maintained, the city council approves the appointment in an open meeting after publicly disclosing the relationship, an unrelated supervisor manages the relative, and any compensation increases are limited to across-the-board adjustments. This exemption aims to allow smaller cities to hire qualified individuals with familial ties when other applicants are unavailable, while still maintaining transparency and oversight.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO BRI
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, Van Burtenshaw (R), Rod Furniss (R), Jerald Raymond (R), Mike Pohanka (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 68 Effective: 07/01/2026
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IL bill #HB3286 • Last Action 03/20/2026
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RECORDS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends three different confidentiality acts to allow staff and members of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, the Ad Hoc Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee, and regional domestic violence fatality review teams to access and share confidential records for the purpose of conducting domestic violence fatality reviews. Specifically, the bill enables these individuals to receive, inspect, copy, and share HIV-related information and mental health records of individuals involved in domestic violence near-fatalities or fatalities, while ensuring that the disclosed information remains subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. The changes are made to the Substance Use Disorder Act, the AIDS Confidentiality Act, and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. By expanding access to these typically protected records, the bill aims to support comprehensive reviews of domestic violence incidents, potentially helping to prevent future fatalities by allowing a more thorough investigation and understanding of such cases. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Provides that disclosure of nonexempt records protected under the Act may be disclosed for research activities under the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Amends the AIDS Confidentiality Act and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Provides that staff and any designee of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, members of the Ad Hoc Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board, and the regional domestic violence fatality review teams are entitled to receive, inspect, copy, and share HIV-related information of any person subject to a domestic violence fatality review as part of and in accordance with the provisions of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Provides that the information disclosed is subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000
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NY bill #A02321 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Requires all agencies to submit to the committee on open government a log of all freedom of information law requests for each year in which they received or have pending a request for records; requires the committee on open government to publish, on one webpage, all freedom of information law request logs it receives.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all state agencies that perform governmental or proprietary functions to submit detailed logs of their Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests to the Committee on Open Government each year. The logs must cover a twelve-month period and include extensive information about each request, such as the requestor's name, request date, response details, whether the request was granted or denied, exemptions cited, number of documents produced, and any related legal proceedings. For municipal agencies, a simpler submission of the total number of requests received and closed will be required starting in 2027. The Committee on Open Government must publish all these logs on a single webpage by January 1st each year, making them publicly accessible in machine-readable formats like spreadsheets. Additionally, the committee is required to analyze the submitted data and include findings in its annual report. By January 1st, 2028, the committee must also produce a report with recommendations about expanding the detailed logging requirements to municipal agencies, considering factors like response times and use of exemptions. The bill aims to increase transparency in how government agencies handle public records requests by creating a comprehensive, centralized record of FOIL interactions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring agencies to report information about FOIL inquiries to the committee on open government
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 14 : John McDonald (D)*, Jo Anne Simon (D), Anna Kelles (D), Karen McMahon (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Tony Simone (D), Noah Burroughs (D), Catalina Cruz (D), Karines Reyes (D), Nader Sayegh (D), William Colton (D), Steve Otis (D), Phil Steck (D), Grace Lee (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/16/2025
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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AK bill #SB153 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Public Meetings: Exempt Muni Svc Area Bds
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Alaska Statute 44.62.310(d), which deals with exceptions to the state's Open Meetings Act, specifically focusing on municipal service area boards. Currently, these boards are exempt from open meeting requirements only when meeting solely to address administrative or managerial matters. The bill removes this specific language, which appears to broaden the exemption for municipal service area boards and potentially allow them more flexibility in conducting meetings outside of the Open Meetings Act's standard transparency requirements. Municipal service area boards are local government entities that typically manage specific services within a defined geographic area, such as water, sewer, or other community infrastructure. By removing the restrictive language about the nature of their meetings, the bill gives these boards more discretion in how they conduct their business without being bound by the typical open meeting regulations. The bill also includes a provision for immediate implementation upon passage, as specified in Alaska Statute 01.10.070(c).
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Bill Summary: An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of the Open Meetings Act; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2025
• Added: 04/03/2025
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Robert Yundt (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 04/02/2025
• Last Action: Senate Community & Regional Affairs Hearing (13:30:00 3/19/2026 Beltz 105 (tsbldg))
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MA bill #H2528 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Establishing the psychology interjurisdictional compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), a comprehensive agreement designed to facilitate the practice of psychology across state boundaries through two primary mechanisms: telepsychology and temporary in-person practice. The compact allows licensed psychologists to provide telepsychological services electronically to patients in other compact states and to conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological services for up to 30 days within a calendar year in a distant state. To participate, psychologists must meet specific qualifications, including holding a graduate degree from an accredited institution, possessing a current unrestricted license in their home state, maintaining an active E.Passport (for telepsychology) or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (for temporary practice), and passing background checks. The compact creates a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to oversee implementation, establish rules, maintain a coordinated licensure information system, and manage interstate investigations and disciplinary actions. The commission will have the authority to promulgate uniform rules, investigate complaints, and take action against psychologists who violate compact provisions. The compact aims to increase public access to psychological services, enhance state regulatory abilities, facilitate information exchange between states, and promote compliance with psychological practice laws, while maintaining robust mechanisms for protecting public health and safety.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a psychology interjurisdictional compact. Public Health.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/12/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
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UT bill #HB0358 • Last Action 03/19/2026
School Scheduling Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to shift the primary measure for public school instructional time from a minimum number of days or instructional hours to a minimum number of credit hours for students in grades 9 through 12, provided they are enrolled in an "attendance-validated program," which means student participation is tracked by physical or virtual attendance and involves direct teacher interaction. This change allows for more flexibility in scheduling for high schools, while also updating references to this new credit-based system in the context of online students' eligibility for extracurricular activities. The bill also clarifies that reallocating instructional hours for teacher preparation or professional development is still permissible under certain conditions and requires parental notification. Finally, this bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a minimum credit hour requirement rather than a day or instructional hour requirement for certain grades in the public education system.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Doug Welton (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KY bill #HB794 • Last Action 03/19/2026
AN ACT relating to financial exploitation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen protections against financial exploitation, particularly for individuals aged 65 and older, by increasing penalties for perpetrators and expanding the scope of who can be considered a victim. It raises the financial threshold for exploitation offenses from $300 to $1,000, with corresponding increases in felony classifications for knowing exploitation (from Class C to Class B) and wanton or reckless exploitation (from Class D to Class C). For exploitation involving $1,000 or less, the penalty is elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. The bill also grants the Attorney General the authority to request the extradition of individuals charged with exploitation in Kentucky from other states. Additionally, it mandates that registered investment advisor representatives complete at least 3 hours of continuing education on financial exploitation each reporting period, and requires financial institutions and other qualified persons to establish training programs, develop record-keeping procedures for temporary account holds, and implement internal review processes before placing such holds on accounts of specified adults, defined as individuals 65 or older or those deemed unable to protect their own interests due to a mental or physical impairment.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 209.990 to add persons age 65 and older to who can be a victim of exploitation; increase the amount of money lost to a person who knowingly exploits a victim from more than $300 to more than $500 and increase the penalty from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; increase the amount of money lost to a person who wantonly or recklessly exploits a victim from more than $300 to more than $500 and increase the penalty from a Class D felony to a Class C felony; increase the amount of money lost to a person who knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly exploits a victim from $300 or less to $500 or less and increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; allow the Attorney General to demand the Governor of another state to surrender a person found in another state who is charged in Kentucky with exploitation; amend KRS 292.338 to require registered investment advisor representatives to complete at least 3 hours of continuing education covering financial exploitation each reporting period; amend KRS 365.245 to require a qualified person to create and maintain a record of a temporary hold, develop training policies and programs and conduct training on issues regarding financial exploitation, and develop, maintain, and enforce procedures regarding internal review before placing a temporary hold a specified adult's account.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Matt Lockett (R)*, Sarge Pollock (R), Chad Aull (D), George Brown (D), Beverly Chester-Burton (D), Daniel Grossberg (D), Kim Moser (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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PA bill #HB2303 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Providing for temporary lodging at short-term rentals; and imposing penalties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Title 48 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish new regulations for short-term rentals (STRs), defined as dwelling units rented for less than 30 consecutive days, excluding traditional lodging establishments. It categorizes STRs into "homestays" (primary residences rented out for limited periods), "vacation rentals" (owned by individuals with fewer than 10 STRs), and "corporate STR operators" (those owning or operating 10 or more STRs, or multiple properties under common control). The bill requires permits for homestays and vacation rentals, with corporate STR operators facing enhanced safety standards, including remote-capable carbon monoxide detectors, noise monitoring, and exterior video surveillance at entrances, along with sanitation and workforce training requirements. It mandates that counties establish registries for STRs and hotels, with data shared between state departments for tax administration and public safety purposes, and requires booking services to verify permits, collect and remit taxes, and report booking data. The bill also sets minimum liability insurance requirements of $500,000 per occurrence for most STRs, mandates safety features like smoke detectors and evacuation maps, and requires human trafficking awareness training for operators. Enforcement will primarily fall to the Department of Community and Economic Development, but local authorities retain their powers, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $2,000, injunctive relief, and permit suspension or revocation. Operators will have a grace period of six to twelve months after the bill's effective date to comply.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary lodging at short-term rentals; and imposing penalties.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Lindsay Powell (D)*, Mary Jo Daley (D), Ben Waxman (D), Pat Gallagher (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Tim Brennan (D), Joseph Webster (D), John Inglis (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Darisha Parker (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Emily Kinkead (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Nikki Rivera (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
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UT bill #SB0051 • Last Action 03/19/2026
School Safety Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a system for the State Board of Education to collect and share "threat assessment information," which is defined as data related to a student's credible threat that has been evaluated and determined to pose a potential risk to school safety, including threats of violence. Local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, will be required to flag a student's record if a threat assessment team determines a credible threat has been made, especially if it involves potential harm to students, school personnel, or property, or if it involves weapons or explosive devices. This information can then be shared with authorized personnel in other LEAs and law enforcement agencies to protect student and school safety, without requiring parental consent in these specific circumstances, provided certain procedural requirements are met. The State Board of Education will also provide training on these threat assessment protocols and conduct audits to ensure compliance and report annually on the operation and effectiveness of this information-sharing system.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a system for the State Board of Education (state board) to collect and share information about student threats between local education agencies (LEAs).
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Derrin Owens (R)*, Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #HB4512 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Businesses: other; orphaned well partnership program and fund; create for bitcoin mining. Amends secs. 61601, 61603 & 61604 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61601 et seq.) & adds secs. 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619 & 61621.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an innovative "Abandoned Oil or Gas Well Bitcoin Mining Partnership Program" designed to address two challenges simultaneously: cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells and generating revenue through bitcoin mining. The program allows private companies to bid for the right to use electricity from abandoned wells to mine bitcoin, in exchange for plugging the wells and performing environmental restoration. Participants must submit detailed bids including startup cost estimates, expected bitcoin production, and proof of financial responsibility. The supervisor of wells will select bidders based on their ability to successfully and safely mine bitcoin, the proposed timeline, and potential environmental and financial benefits. Program participants must obtain a bond, are limited to spending no more than three times the estimated plugging and restoration costs, and must provide annual updates on their progress. At the end of the mining period, participants may have the option to take legal ownership of the well if they have met certain financial obligations. The bill also ensures that sensitive business information submitted during the bidding process remains confidential and allows the supervisor to create implementing rules. This approach offers a creative solution to environmental cleanup by incentivizing private sector investment in remediating abandoned wells.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending sections 61601, 61603, and 61604 (MCL 324.61601, 324.61603, and 324.61604), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding sections 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619, and 61621.
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• Introduced: 05/21/2025
• Added: 05/22/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 7 : Mike McFall (D)*, Bryan Posthumus (R), Alabas Farhat (D), Tom Kunse (R), Tyrone Carter (D), Jason Woolford (R), Will Bruck (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 05/21/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Communications And Technology
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MI bill #HB5757 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Medical marihuana: caregivers; marihuana plants; decrease number that can be cultivated, and limit number of caregiver registrations per address. Amends secs. 3, 4 & 6 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423 et seq.).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act to decrease the number of marihuana plants a registered primary caregiver can cultivate for a qualifying patient from 12 to 6, and it limits the number of caregiver registrations allowed per address to one, aiming to streamline regulations and potentially reduce the number of registered caregivers at a single location. The bill also clarifies that the "cannabis regulatory agency" is the official body overseeing these regulations, replacing the previous term "marijuana regulatory agency," and makes other minor technical changes to ensure consistency in terminology and legal references.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled"Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,"by amending sections 3, 4, and 6 (MCL 333.26423, 333.26424, and 333.26426), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 62, section 4 as amended by 2016 PA 283, and section 6 as amended by 2020 PA 400.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 8 : Joe Aragona (R)*, Angela Rigas (R), Tim Kelly (R), Joey Andrews (D), Jay DeBoyer (R), Tom Kunse (R), Tullio Liberati (D), Pat Outman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/18/2026
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NJ bill #S4016 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new rules for social media platforms regarding the privacy and data management of children, defined as individuals under 18 years old, and creates the New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission. Social media platforms offering services likely to be accessed by children must conduct a "Data Protection Impact Assessment," which is a thorough review of potential risks to children from their data handling practices, including exposure to harmful content, unwanted contact, algorithmic biases, targeted advertising, and design features that encourage excessive use. Before launching new online services, products, or features for children, platforms must complete this assessment, document and plan to mitigate any identified risks, set privacy-protective default settings, and communicate policies clearly to children. The bill also prohibits platforms from using children's personal information in ways that are materially detrimental to their well-being, profiling children by default without safeguards, or collecting, selling, or sharing unnecessary personal information unless it's demonstrably in the child's best interest. Violations can result in significant civil penalties, with fines of up to $2,500 per negligent violation or $7,500 per intentional violation per affected child, recoverable by the Attorney General. The newly formed commission, composed of nine members with expertise in child privacy and well-being, will gather input from various stakeholders and provide recommendations to the Legislature on best practices for protecting children online.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes social media privacy and data management requirements for children and also establishes the New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission. The bill requires that before any new online service, product, or feature is offered to users residing in New Jersey, a social media platform that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children is required to, take certain actions as described in the bill, including completing a data protection impact assessment. Under the bill, a data protection impact assessment is to address: (1) whether the design of the online product, service, or feature could harm children, including by exposing children to harmful, or potentially harmful, content on the social media platform; (2) whether the design of the online service, product, or feature could lead to children experiencing or being targeted by harmful, or potentially harmful, contacts on the social media platform; (3) whether the design of the online service, product, or feature could permit children to witness, participate in, or be subject to harmful, or potentially harmful, conduct on the social media platform; (4) whether the design of the online product, service, or feature could allow children to be party to or exploited by a harmful, or potentially harmful, contact on the social media platform; (5) whether algorithms used by the online service, product, or feature could harm children; (6) whether targeted advertising systems used by the online service, product, or feature could harm children; (7) whether and how the online service, product, or feature uses system design features to increase, sustain, or extend use of the social media platform by children, including the automatic playing of media, rewards for time spent, and notifications; and (8) whether, how, and for what purpose the online service, product, or feature collects or processes personal information of children. The bill prohibits social media platforms that provide online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children from, among other things: (1) using the personal information of any child in a way that the social media platform knows, or has reason to know, is materially detrimental to the physical health, mental health, or well-being of a child; (2) profiling a child by default, unless certain criteria apply; or (3) collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining any personal information that is not necessary to provide an online service, product, or feature with which a child is actively and knowingly engaged, unless the social media platform can demonstrate a compelling reason that the collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining of the personal information is in the best interests of children likely to access the online service, product, or feature. The bill provides penalties for social media platforms that fail to comply with the provisions of the bill. Any social media platform that violates the provisions of the bill is subject to an injunction and liable for a civil penalty of not more than $2,500 per affected child for each negligent violation or not more than $7,500 per affected child for each intentional violation, which shall be assessed and recovered only in a civil action brought by the Attorney General. Finally, the bill establishes, within the Division of Consumer Affairs, the New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission (commission). The commission shall consist of nine members, with expertise in children's data privacy, children's physical health, children's mental health and well-being, computer science, or children's rights. Under the bill, three members would be appointed by the Governor, President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the Assembly, respectively. The commission is tasked with taking input from a broad range of stakeholders and making recommendations to the Legislature on best practices regarding certain topics described in the bill. The commission is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations within six months of its organizational meeting and annually thereafter.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Vitale (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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UT bill #SB0167 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Reintegration for Disciplined Students
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to student reintegration and enrollment, particularly for students with disciplinary issues. It expands the reasons a school district can deny enrollment to include "school safety incidents or safe-school violations," and requires that student records transferred between schools include discipline files, safe-school violations, reintegration plans, and threat assessments, with schools now having only five school days to forward these records. The bill also clarifies the process for developing a "reintegration plan" for students arrested for or adjudicated of serious offenses, involving a multidisciplinary team (which now explicitly includes designees from various agencies and potentially a school resource officer) and requiring the plan to be developed within seven school days of notification while school is in session, or within seven days of school resuming if notified during a break. Furthermore, it allows schools to deny admission until this reintegration plan is completed, and the plan itself will remain in effect for an entire school year or 180 days. The bill also updates requirements for maintaining and transferring student disciplinary and reintegration records, ensuring they follow the student if they transfer schools.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to reintegration and enrollment of students with disciplinary issues.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Angela Romero (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0044 • Last Action 03/19/2026
School Security Personnel Standards
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law to enhance school security and safety standards, primarily by clarifying responsibilities and training requirements for school safety personnel and updating protocols for managing visitors and cybersecurity. Key provisions include allowing "special function officers," who are sworn peace officers performing specialized duties, to respond to observed situations for public safety until law enforcement arrives, even if off-duty. It also modifies the responsibilities of county security chiefs to include administering or coordinating training for school safety personnel and allows them to deny individuals based on capability. The bill refines the "school guardian program," detailing training requirements, firearm storage, and use of force protocols, and also updates the "Educator-Protector Program" to include "school employees" rather than just "teachers." Furthermore, it introduces new requirements for school visitor management, mandating controlled access points, visitor sign-in/sign-out procedures, and clear signage, and establishes cybersecurity standards for local education agencies (LEAs), including data breach reporting and coordination with the Utah Cyber Center. Finally, the bill clarifies that school safety needs assessments will now include an evaluation of visitor management protocols.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides amendments to school safety standards regarding requirements for various safety related personnel.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 12 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 87
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NJ bill #S3960 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Concerns documents, driver's licenses, and non-driver identification cards issued by MVC.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals Public Law 2019, chapter 271, which had established two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards, allowed permits and standard licenses for residents unable to prove lawful presence in the U.S., permitted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to increase certain fees, and required that written driving tests and manuals be available in multiple languages with translation services provided. The bill amends various sections of existing law to remove provisions related to these repealed sections, including those concerning "REAL ID" licenses and identification cards, standard licenses, and the multilingual availability of driving test materials. Essentially, this bill aims to revert certain aspects of the MVC's documentation and licensing procedures to their pre-2019 status by eliminating the distinctions and requirements introduced by the repealed law.
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Bill Summary: This bill repeals P.L.2019, c.271 which, in part,: (1) created two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards; (2) allowed residents unable to prove lawful presence in the United States to receive permits, and standard driver's licenses or identification cards; (3) permitted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to increase certain fees; (4) requires that the written examination (knowledge test) and driver's manual be provided in certain languages, and (5) requires language translation services to be made available at each MVC commission agency and regional service center.
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• Introduced: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carmen Amato (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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UT bill #SB0054 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program by clarifying eligibility requirements for students, expanding the definition of "scholarship expense" to include physical therapy and certain extracurricular activities with a cap, and allowing for out-of-state military families to use the scholarship. It also introduces new provisions for verifying residency, including allowing the State Tax Commission to share income tax information with scholarship granting organizations for this purpose with taxpayer consent, and requires scholarship granting organizations to establish deadlines for accepting scholarship offers. Additionally, the bill modifies rules for private schools and eligible service providers to receive scholarship funds, and adjusts the process for issuing tax credit certificates for donations to the program, including specifying that the credit is for the taxable year the donation is made and cannot be claimed if also deducted federally.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of certain scholarship programs.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0058 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Public School Attendance Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Public School Attendance Amendments," aims to enhance student attendance monitoring and support by establishing clearer definitions and accountability measures for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), which are entities responsible for public education within a specific geographic area. Key provisions include defining "attendance validated programs" where student participation is measured by physical or virtual attendance and direct teacher interaction, and "learner validated programs" which focus on demonstrated academic progress rather than physical presence. The bill also defines "chronic absenteeism" as a student missing 10% or more of instructional days, and outlines procedures for issuing notices of compulsory education violations and truancy, including parental involvement and potential legal consequences for non-compliance. Furthermore, it mandates LEAs to conduct regular reviews of attendance data, implement tiered interventions for students with attendance concerns, and maintain accurate attendance records, while also establishing state-level oversight for data quality and LEA accountability. The bill also introduces a new requirement for students to demonstrate personal care independence, specifically being toilet trained, for enrollment in public school starting in the 2026-2027 school year, with exemptions for students with specific medical conditions or disabilities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes comprehensive student attendance monitoring, chronic absenteeism supports, and accountability requirements for local education agencies.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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WI bill #AB45 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies Wisconsin's participation in the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate professional mobility for licensed dietitians. The compact creates a mechanism allowing dietitians to practice across member states through a "compact privilege" by meeting specific licensing requirements, such as holding an unencumbered license in their home state and adhering to the laws of the state where they are practicing. The bill establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission that will oversee the compact's operations, including creating bylaws, collecting assessments from member states, and managing a coordinated data system that tracks licensure and disciplinary information. The compact introduces several key features: it enables member states to issue enforceable subpoenas across state lines, requires reporting of adverse actions against licensees, and provides a framework for resolving disputes between states. Importantly, the compact becomes active once seven states have enacted it, and states can withdraw by repealing their authorizing statute, with a 180-day transition period. The primary goal of this compact is to streamline professional licensing for dietitians, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and ensure consistent professional standards across participating states.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to renumber and amend 448.78; to amend 146.81 (1) (em), 146.997 (1) (d) 6., 252.14 (1) (ar) 4m., 253.065 (3), 253.065 (5), 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.), 440.03 (9) (a) 2., 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (f), 446.02 (6m), 448.70 (1m), 448.72 (6), 448.74 (1), 448.78 (title), 448.80, 448.82, 448.87 (2) (intro.), 448.87 (2) (a), 448.956 (1m) and 450.10 (3) (a) 5m.; to repeal and recreate 632.895 (1) (b) 5. b.; to create 14.833, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2rm., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. gm., 448.70 (1r), 448.70 (1s), 448.78 (1m) (title), 448.78 (1m) (f), 448.78 (2m), (3m) and (4m) and subchapter XIV of chapter 448 [precedes 448.9887] of the statutes; relating to: ratification of the Di- etitian Licensure Compact.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 26 : Robert Brooks (R)*, Calvin Callahan (R)*, Barbara Dittrich (R)*, Mike Bare (D)*, Cindi Duchow (R)*, Rick Gundrum (R)*, Brent Jacobson (R)*, Alex Joers (D)*, Dan Knodl (R)*, Scott Krug (R)*, Jerry O'Connor (R)*, John Spiros (R)*, Lisa Subeck (D)*, Paul Tittl (R)*, Randy Udell (D)*, Robyn Vining (D)*, Chuck Wichgers (R)*, Patrick Testin (R), Dan Feyen (R), Tim Carpenter (D), Jodi Habush Sinykin (D), Dianne Hesselbein (D), Jesse James (R), Howard Marklein (R), Mark Spreitzer (D), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 08/08/2025
• Last Action: Representative Emerson added as a coauthor
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UT bill #HB0450 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Data Privacy Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah laws concerning government data privacy and records management by introducing new provisions and modifying current ones. Key changes include requiring the redaction of phone numbers and street addresses from certain publicly disclosed government reports before they are posted online, and clarifying that this redacted information is not considered a public record. It also updates definitions and responsibilities related to data privacy, including the creation of a "chief privacy officer" and the duties of the Utah Privacy Commission and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. The bill also modifies requirements for governmental entities regarding data privacy programs, data breach notifications, and training for employees who handle personal data. Additionally, it adjusts the process for individuals to request amendments to their personal data held by government entities and clarifies the procedures for reporting and responding to data breaches. Finally, it renumbers and updates provisions related to private information for "at-risk government employees" and revises the role and appointment of the data privacy ombudsperson.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the Government Data Privacy Act and the Government Records Access and Management Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Shallenberger (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 81
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0043 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to redefine and strengthen the role of the School and Institutional Trust Beneficiaries' Advocacy Office, referred to as the "advocacy office," which represents various trust beneficiaries, including public schools, schools for the deaf and blind, and state institutions. Key provisions include clarifying the advocacy office's authority to represent beneficiaries' rights and interests, establishing a new governance structure with an advocacy council and an advocacy director appointed by the state treasurer, and outlining specific responsibilities for the advocacy office in monitoring trust assets, advocating for beneficiaries, and advising them on their rights. The bill also implements distribution accountability requirements for non-public education trust beneficiaries, requiring them to maintain records, develop spending plans, and participate in compliance reviews, while exempting public schools under the School LAND Trust Program from these specific measures. Additionally, the bill modifies the composition and responsibilities of nominating committees for the School and Institutional Trust Lands Board of Trustees and the School and Institutional Trust Fund Office, ensuring greater representation from the advocacy office and beneficiaries. The bill also clarifies definitions related to trust beneficiaries and their interests, and establishes an advocacy account funded by trust fund earnings to cover the advocacy office's operational costs.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill clarifies the Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office's role and implements distribution accountability requirements for non-public education trust beneficiaries.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Derrin Owens (R)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0073 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Online Age Verification Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to require commercial entities that publish or distribute material harmful to minors online to implement reasonable age verification methods, with specific provisions for how this age verification should be conducted and what constitutes "material harmful to minors." It establishes a new excise tax of 2% on "covered transactions," which are defined as amounts paid for access to digital content or gaming services by these "covered entities" (companies required to perform age verification). The revenue generated from this tax will be deposited into a "Minor Mental Health Restricted Account" to fund mental health services for minors, educational programs, and research related to the harms of such material, with 10% of the tax revenue and any collected fines and penalties going to a "Minor Online Safety Restricted Account" to fund enforcement activities by the Division of Consumer Protection. The bill also clarifies the enforcement powers of the Division of Consumer Protection and the State Tax Commission (commission) regarding these new regulations and tax provisions, and includes a safe harbor provision for entities that comply with division-established age verification standards.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts provisions related to online providers of content harmful to minors.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Musselman (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MA bill #H2490 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Establishing a physical therapy licensure compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Physical Therapy Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy by creating a standardized framework for licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice across multiple states. The compact aims to increase public access to physical therapy services by allowing professionals to obtain a "compact privilege" that enables them to practice in remote states without obtaining a separate license, while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Key provisions include requiring participating states to fully implement criminal background checks, participate in a national data system, and have mechanisms for investigating complaints. Licensees must hold an unencumbered license in their home state, meet jurisprudence requirements, pay applicable fees, and maintain good standing. The compact also creates a Physical Therapy Compact Commission to oversee implementation, establish uniform rules, maintain a data system tracking licensure and disciplinary information, and provide a mechanism for interstate cooperation and accountability. The compact will become effective once ten states have enacted the legislation, and it includes provisions for military personnel and their spouses to designate their home state flexibly. The overall goal is to streamline physical therapy licensure while preserving states' ability to protect public health and safety through consistent regulatory standards.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a physical therapy licensure compact. Public Health.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/13/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Adrian Madaro (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
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MI bill #HB5104 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Medical marihuana: licenses; sanctions against former licensees; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 102 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27402).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act by updating terminology and regulatory provisions related to cannabis licensing. The bill primarily changes references from "marijuana" to "cannabis" throughout the law and renames the regulatory body from the "marijuana regulatory agency" to the "cannabis regulatory agency" under Executive Reorganization Order No. 2022-1. The bill maintains existing licensing requirements for cannabis facilities, including detailed provisions about who can apply for a license, disqualifying factors for applicants (such as certain criminal histories), and renewal processes. Key updates include clarifying definitions of terms like "applicant" and "affiliate", specifying eligibility criteria for obtaining and maintaining a state operating license, and ensuring continued regulatory oversight even after a license expires. The bill preserves the existing framework for licensing medical cannabis facilities while modernizing language and maintaining strict regulatory controls, including provisions for criminal background checks, financial scrutiny, and ongoing compliance requirements for licensees in Michigan's medical cannabis industry.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,"by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/23/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Kristian Grant (D)*, Joe Aragona (R), Karl Bohnak (R), Parker Fairbairn (R), Doug Wozniak (R), Jerry Neyer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Second Reading
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UT bill #SB0034 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Public Education Revisions
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's public education system, including clarifying the definition of "general control and supervision" for the state board to encompass directing and managing all aspects of public education, including LEA compliance and monitoring. It also updates reporting requirements for the State Superintendent's Annual Report to include more detailed data on school operations, finances, and student outcomes, and modifies the appointment process for the superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, requiring the state superintendent to appoint and supervise this role with state board approval. Additionally, the bill revises the "Utah First Credential Program" by renaming the "Catalyst Center" to "Applied Professional Education Experience" (APEX) center and expanding its scope to include a broader range of learning experiences and industry partnerships, while also establishing a framework for performance funding for LEAs administering these programs. Furthermore, it amends the "Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline Program" to allow for more flexibility in scholarship usage for clinical experience and updates the "Applied Professional Education Experience Grant Program" to include new definitions, application requirements, and reporting standards for LEAs seeking funding to create or expand APEX centers, with a specific allocation for this program within the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. Finally, the bill enhances school safety measures by refining the roles and responsibilities of school safety personnel, including school safety and security specialists and directors, and updates requirements for school safety needs assessments and reintegration plans for students involved in serious offenses.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions and programs regarding the operation of the public education system.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 80
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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US bill #S3952 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026," aims to foster innovation and competitiveness in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry by establishing standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, supporting research and development, and building capacity. Key provisions include the creation of a Center for Artificial Intelligence Standards and Innovation within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop voluntary best practices for AI assessment, red teaming (adversarial testing), and the detection of synthetic content (AI-generated or modified information). The bill also mandates interagency coordination to facilitate AI testbeds, which are facilities for rigorous testing of AI systems, and promotes international cooperation on AI standards and development. Furthermore, it seeks to make more Federal data publicly available for training and evaluating AI systems and establishes a program for Federal grand challenges in AI to incentivize innovation through prize competitions. The bill also addresses research security and expands the authority to hire critical technical experts, while requiring certifications and audits for temporary fellows working on AI and critical emerging technologies to ensure they do not perform inherently governmental functions.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 4 : Todd Young (R)*, Maria Cantwell (D), Marsha Blackburn (R), John Hickenlooper (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Star Print ordered on the bill.
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UT bill #SB0216 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Higher Education Performance and Enrollment Funding
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how higher education institutions in Utah are funded by adjusting reporting requirements for the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, clarifying definitions related to "high-demand" jobs, and establishing new frameworks for enrollment and performance-based funding. Specifically, it updates the types of reports submitted to the subcommittee, including those on workforce needs and talent advisory councils, and ensures that performance and growth funding formulas for technical colleges account for both secondary and adult students and the full scope of their required services. The bill also introduces a detailed study for technical college capacity funding, examining program eligibility, student and employer demand, funding methodologies, and alternative sources. Furthermore, it refines the process for recommending appropriations by differentiating between academic and technical education funding and mandates that the board consider enrollment funding as part of its budget recommendations. A new section is added to define various levels of instruction and establish an annual process for the Legislature to determine changes in enrollment funding based on enrollment fluctuations and cost-sharing weights specific to institution types, such as research universities, regional universities, community colleges, and technical colleges. The bill also revises performance metrics for higher education institutions, introducing new metrics for the next five-year performance period, including workforce responsiveness and institutional efficiency, and sets specific annual goals for these metrics, with some provisions scheduled for repeal in the coming years.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses performance funding and enrollment funding in higher education.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Karen Peterson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB2301 • Last Action 03/19/2026
In Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, further providing for definitions and providing for tax credits for critical minerals extraction.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971 to establish tax credits for companies extracting critical minerals from produced water, which is wastewater generated at oil or gas well sites. It defines "critical mineral" as a substance identified by federal agencies as essential for U.S. economic or national security, with a vulnerable supply chain, and vital for energy, defense, or advanced technologies. To qualify for the tax credit, a company must invest at least $1 million in a facility that extracts critical minerals from produced water within Pennsylvania, use locally sourced produced water, and make good-faith efforts to hire local workers. The tax credit is valued at $20 per kilogram of critical minerals extracted, with an annual cap of $25 million statewide and $5 million per company. Companies can use the credit against their tax liability for up to five years and can also sell or assign the credits to other businesses, with specific provisions for offering them first to "downstream companies" (companies that use critical minerals in their manufacturing processes) and then to "upstream companies" (companies involved in the extraction, processing, or transportation of natural gas or other resources). The bill also includes reporting requirements for the Department of Revenue to track the program's effectiveness and economic impact, and the tax credit program is set to apply from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2039, with applications accepted until December 31, 2040.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, further providing for definitions and providing for tax credits for critical minerals extraction.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Jonathan Fritz (R)*, Tina Pickett (R), Jeffrey Olsommer (R), Kathy Rapp (R), Michael Stender (R), Mike Armanini (R), Jake Banta (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Finance
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UT bill #HB0194 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Utah State Board of Education Ethics Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive ethics standards, complaint procedures, and enforcement mechanisms for members of the Utah State Board of Education, recognizing that board members often hold outside employment and aiming to balance private interests with public trust. It defines key terms like "board member," "commission" (an independent ethics commission established to review complaints), and "conflict of interest." The bill outlines a code of official conduct for board members, prohibiting actions that impair independence, involve undue influence, or abuse their position, while also allowing for certain business activities under specific conditions. It creates a five-member independent ethics commission composed of former judges, former board members, and former superintendents/directors to review ethics complaints, with specific rules for disqualification due to conflicts of interest. The bill details the process for filing complaints, including who can file and time limitations, and establishes procedures for the commission's review, investigation, and recommendation, emphasizing confidentiality throughout the process. It also grants the commission subpoena powers and outlines consequences for contempt, while clarifying that the board's actions are limited to disciplinary measures and do not include removing elected members from office, which remains the Legislature's purview through impeachment. Finally, it mandates annual ethics training for board members and sets forth rules for communications with the judiciary and cooperation with legislative impeachment proceedings.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes comprehensive ethics standards, complaint procedures, and enforcement mechanisms for members of the State Board of Education.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sahara Hayes (D)*, John Johnson (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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CA bill #AB1721 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Pupil safety: comprehensive school safety plans.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene a statewide stakeholder workgroup by July 1, 2027, to review existing comprehensive school safety plans and recommend improvements to their development, approval process, and required elements, considering evolving safety issues like active shooters and natural disasters. This workgroup, composed of educators, parents, law enforcement, fire agencies, and school nurses, will also consult with outside experts. The Superintendent must then submit a report of these recommendations to the Department of Finance and legislative committees by July 1, 2028. The bill also allows the State Department of Education to contract with non-governmental entities to help implement these provisions, with specific exemptions from certain contracting and review processes.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 32282.3 to the Education Code, relating to pupil safety.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Al Muratsuchi (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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RI bill #H7876 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Affordable Clean Energy Security Act to remove nuclear power from the types of energy resources that the Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) can participate in procuring or entering into long-term contracts for. Specifically, it removes references to "nuclear power" from sections detailing regional energy planning, state and regional energy procurement, utility filings with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and the duties of the PUC. This means that while the OER and DPUC can still be involved in planning and procuring other energy sources like hydroelectric and renewable energy, as well as natural gas infrastructure, they will no longer be authorized to do so for nuclear power. The bill also states that it will take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would exclude nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jennifer Stewart (D)*, Teresa Tanzi (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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KY bill #HB644 • Last Action 03/19/2026
AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction, a new award to recognize outstanding contributions and service within the Commonwealth. The medal can be awarded to individuals serving in or having served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve components who are from or reside in Kentucky, as well as current and former first responders like firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, peace officers, sheriffs, and public safety telecommunicators operating in Kentucky. It also extends eligibility to any citizen of Kentucky and to entities operating within the Commonwealth or providing services to its citizens. The criteria for receiving the medal include performing a heroic deed to save a life, sustaining injury or death, or facing the threat of injury or death in service to the Commonwealth or community, or making significant contributions that demonstrably improve the quality of life for Kentuckians. Additionally, the General Assembly can award the medal for other meritorious acts they deem worthy. A selection committee, designated by the Legislative Research Commission, will review nominations submitted by members of the General Assembly, and awardees will be formally recognized through a concurrent resolution passed during a legislative session. The design of the medal will be determined by the Legislative Research Commission, and the nominating legislator will be responsible for its cost, with the option to use their official allowance. State and local agencies will be required to permit the display of the medal on uniforms, though they may impose certain restrictions similar to other awards.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to create the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction and establish the award criteria and selection process.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Steve Bratcher (R)*, Peyton Griffee (R), Mark Hart (R), D.J. Johnson (R), Chris Lewis (R), T.J. Roberts (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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UT bill #HB0319 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Electronic Records Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how county recorders handle electronic documents by establishing new procedures for "digital authentication," which is a method of verifying a person's identity and ensuring an electronic document hasn't been altered using tamper-evident technology. County recorders will now be required to comply with approval requirements before accepting these digitally authenticated records, which are defined as electronic documents that have been authenticated and meet specific standards. To accept these records, counties must submit a detailed proposal to the State Archives outlining their digital authentication system, security measures, verification procedures, and consultation with relevant stakeholders, and then obtain approval from the State Archivist. The State Archives, in turn, will establish technical standards and procedures for digital authentication systems, including security, preservation, and verification requirements, and will consult with the Division of Technology Services for technical expertise. This bill also clarifies the duties of the Division of Archives and Records Service and the Division of Technology Services in relation to digital authentication and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to county recording of documents and digital authentication.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Paul Cutler (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0491 • Last Action 03/19/2026
State Highway Designation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a formal process and specific criteria for the special designation of state highways, which involves naming a portion of a highway in honor of an individual or group. Proposals for these designations must apply only to state highways, involve a single designation for a specific section, and maintain at least a five-mile gap between specially designated segments. The bill also limits designations to one per individual and requires that honorees be deceased for at least five years if they are individuals who exemplified exceptional bravery or made extraordinary contributions to the state, and have significant ties to Utah. Signage for these designations will be limited to two signs per direction of travel and funded by state appropriations or private donations. A new "highway designation review committee," composed of six legislators, will be created to review these proposals; this committee is exempt from the Open and Public Meetings Act, which requires public bodies to conduct meetings openly. The committee can approve only one special designation proposal per year, and any approved proposal must then be recommended by the Transportation Interim Committee, which also has a limit of one approval per year.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a process and standards for the special designation of state highways.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Shallenberger (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0293 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Public Education Student Athlete Protections
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an association that governs interscholastic athletic activities unless that association complies with several new requirements, including adherence to specific state laws regarding open meetings and public records, and the collection of a student's unamended birth certificate or equivalent documentation to determine athletic eligibility. The bill also mandates that such associations include policies in their bylaws or policies that provide statewide moratorium periods for holidays, sport-specific summer moratoriums, and a minimum six-week sport-specific off-season moratorium, with some accommodations for rural schools. Furthermore, the association must establish and equally enforce penalties for infractions by member schools and annually report to the Education Interim Committee on the implementation of these policies and enforcement. The bill also clarifies acceptable documentation for non-citizen students and homeless youth to prove their date of birth and sex, and specifies that these requirements do not limit a school district's (LEA) ability to verify other aspects of student eligibility like residency and academic standing.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an association that governs athletic interscholastic activities in certain circumstances.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Katy Hall (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MD bill #HB1548 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Real Property - Residential Lease - Terminology
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to update legal terminology within Maryland statutes by replacing the terms "landlord" with "rental property owner" and "tenant" with "resident" in various sections related to real property and housing law, aiming to modernize language and ensure consistency across different legal contexts.
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Bill Summary: Replacing the term "landlord" with "residential housing provider" and "tenant" with "resident" in the context of residential leases.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sean Stinnett (D)*, Gary Simmons (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/15/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn by Sponsor
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MS bill #SB2096 • Last Action 03/19/2026
MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Information and Technology Services (MDITS), in collaboration with the Secretary of State, to establish minimum cybersecurity standards and policies for county registrars and election commissioners by January 1, 2027, to protect the integrity of voter registration and election data within the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS). The SEMS is the official state system for managing voter registration. These new policies will include assessments to ensure compliance, and the results of these assessments will be kept confidential but accessible to the State Auditor for auditing purposes, and also available to MDITS and the Secretary of State upon request. The bill also outlines consequences for failing to meet these cybersecurity standards, including a grace period for initial non-compliance and, starting in 2028, limitations on a county's use of funds from the Election Support Fund until compliance is achieved.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Information And Technology Services To Establish Minimum Cybersecurity Standards And Policies In Conjunction With The Secretary Of State For County Registrars And Election Commissioners; To Stipulate That Such Standards And Policies Aim To Ensure The Integrity Of Mississippi's Voter Registration And Election Data In The Statewide Elections Management System; To Require Such Policies To Be Established No Later Than January 1, 2027; To Provide For Assessments Of Adherence To The Policies; To Require Confidentiality Of Information; To Grant The State Auditor's Office Authority To Use Such Information For Auditing Purposes; To Allow Mdits And The Secretary Of State To Request Results Of Internal Assessments; To Provide For Failure To Meet The Established Cybersecurity Standards; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bart Williams (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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IA bill #HF2600 • Last Action 03/19/2026
A bill for an act enacting the athletic trainer compact.(Formerly HSB 672.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact, a system designed to allow athletic trainers licensed in one participating state to practice in another participating state without needing a separate license in the new state, a concept known as a "compact privilege." The compact outlines minimum requirements for athletic trainer licensure in member states and creates an "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" to manage the compact's operations, acting as an agency of the participating states. The bill details the commission's structure, powers, meeting procedures, finances, and the establishment of a data system to share information about licensees. It also addresses compliance, legal proceedings, defense and indemnification, how the compact takes effect (upon adoption by the seventh state), and procedures for withdrawal, default, and amendments, ensuring uniformity and upholding each state's regulatory authority while promoting mobility for athletic trainers.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the athletic trainer compact. The compact establishes a system whereby an athletic trainer licensed to practice in one participating state may practice in another participating state under a compact privilege without applying for a license in that state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of athletic trainers in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the seventh participating state.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 691.
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MI bill #HB4086 • Last Action 03/19/2026
State finance: other; office of the Michigan bullion depository and Michcoin act; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Michigan Bullion Depository, a state-run financial institution designed to issue and manage gold and silver-based currency, including a new digital currency called "Michcoin". The bill creates an office within the state treasury that can receive deposits of precious metals, issue digital currency backed by those metals, and allow account holders to buy, sell, transfer, and redeem their holdings. The depository will be overseen by an administrator appointed by the state treasurer and can work with private financial institutions to provide services. Account holders can deposit gold or silver and receive digital currency units representing a specific fraction of a troy ounce of metal, which can be used as legal tender or transferred electronically. The bill includes detailed provisions for account management, including confidentiality protections, security measures (including the ability to employ law enforcement officers as security personnel), and reporting requirements. The depository will generate revenue through transaction fees, with 30% of fee proceeds going to the general fund and the remainder deposited in a dedicated Michigan Bullion Depositary Fund. The bill aims to provide an alternative state-backed currency system based on precious metals, offering Michigan residents a new financial option outside of traditional banking.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish and provide for the issuance of gold and silver specie and digital currency based on gold and silver; to create the office of the Michigan bullion depository in the department of treasury and prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to impose certain fees; to authorize the issuance of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Alabas Farhat (D)*, Ron Robinson (R), Bryan Posthumus (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/13/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Communications And Technology
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MD bill #HB490 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Education - The Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Revisions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Maryland's education laws, primarily related to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future initiative. Key provisions include repealing the annual requirement for county boards of education to submit a technology report, extending the method for calculating compensatory education enrollment (which refers to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals) through fiscal year 2029, and removing the termination date for using funds from the Concentration of Poverty Grant Program for specific programs. The bill also modifies the qualifications for an initial teacher certificate, allowing for a broader range of assessments and experiences to demonstrate teaching ability, and adjusts the timeline for requiring teachers to be National Board Certified (NBC) to become licensed principals. Additionally, it suspends the operation of the Expert Review Team Program for the 2026-2027 school year, reallocating its funding, and mandates a study to develop a new methodology for counting low-income students for funding purposes, involving a transparent process with stakeholder consultation.
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Bill Summary: Extending the time period during which a certain method is used to calculate compensatory education enrollment through fiscal year 2027; altering the qualifications for an initial teacher certificate; requiring the State Department of Education to suspend operation of the Expert Review Team Program during the 2026-2027 school year; requiring the Accountability and Implementation Board and the Department to identify a methodology for counting low-income students for purposes of certain funding formulas; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
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MI bill #HB4004 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Gaming: lottery; multistate lottery games; allow winner to remain anonymous. Amends sec. 25 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.25).
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan lottery law to make several changes related to lottery prize payments and winner privacy. The bill allows lottery winners to choose between receiving their prize in a single payment or installments at the point of ticket purchase, specifically for the Michigan lotto game (defined as a 6 out of 49 numbers game). It clarifies procedures for prize payments, including what happens if a prizewinner dies before collecting the full prize, with payments going to spouse and children, or the estate if no survivors exist. The bill strengthens privacy protections by prohibiting the disclosure of personal information for prizes over $10,000 without the winner's written consent, including for multistate lottery games. Additionally, the bill provides detailed guidelines for voluntary assignments of future prize payments, requiring court approval and specific conditions such as a sworn affidavit from the assignor, service of notice to the attorney general, and ensuring the assignor understands the implications of the assignment. The bill also allows the lottery commissioner to establish reasonable administrative fees for processing prize payment assignments and includes technical language updates to improve clarity and consistency in the existing law.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled"McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,"by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Pat Outman (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/20/2025
• Last Action: Senate Regulatory Affairs (09:00:00 3/19/2026 Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building 100 N. Capitol Avenue, La)
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MN bill #HF4434 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Requirements relating to design standards and variances in certain transportation projects modified, and report required.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, modifies how design standards and variances are handled for county and municipal state-aid transportation projects, which are roads and streets that receive state funding for construction and maintenance. It establishes that the most recent edition of the Facility Design Guide, or a successor document, will set the design and engineering standards for these projects. The bill also overhauls the process for requesting variances, which are exceptions to these standards, requiring a formal written request submitted as an adopted resolution by the local government. This request must detail the project, the specific standard being varied, the proposed modification with technical information, and an analysis of its economic, social, safety, and environmental impacts, including effects on pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency services. A new advisory committee on design variances will be established to review these requests, consisting of engineers and officials from local governments and the Department of Transportation, and will provide recommendations to the commissioner. The commissioner must now consider specific criteria and alternative design manuals, such as those from AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials), when evaluating variance requests, with special consideration given to designs that enhance school safety for non-motorized users. Additionally, if a variance is denied, the commissioner must notify legislative committees with justification, including the advisory committee's recommendation. Finally, the commissioner will be required to submit a biennial report to the legislature summarizing the activities and decisions of the advisory committee on variances.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying requirements relating to design standards and variances in certain transportation projects; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 162.02, subdivision 3a, by adding subdivisions; 162.09, subdivision 3a, by adding subdivisions; 162.155; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 162.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Katie Jones (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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UT bill #HB0372 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Child Welfare Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Utah law to enhance the oversight and responsibilities of guardians ad litem, who are individuals appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a minor in legal proceedings, particularly in child welfare cases. Key provisions include the establishment of a Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee, composed of various stakeholders including judges, attorneys, mental health professionals, and individuals with lived experience in the child welfare system, to oversee the statewide guardian ad litem program. The bill also clarifies that determinations of a minor's best interest must be made in accordance with specific sections of Utah law, and it refines the duties and training requirements for attorneys serving as guardians ad litem, emphasizing independent investigation, direct communication with the minor, and the importance of considering the minor's expressed wishes alongside the attorney's professional judgment of the minor's best interests. Additionally, the bill adjusts reporting requirements for fatality review committees and legislative committees, and it clarifies the confidentiality of certain records related to these reviews and guardian ad litem cases.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses guardians ad litem and consideration of a minor's best interest.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #SF4600 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Women's medical procedural pain task force establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Task Force on Women's Medical Procedural Pain to collect and analyze data on painful medical procedures affecting women, such as cesarean sections, cervical biopsies, endometrial biopsies, intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and removal, and hysteroscopies. The task force, to be appointed by the commissioner of health by July 31, 2026, will include physicians, pain management professionals, women who have experienced such pain, and representatives from the Department of Health and the Board of Medical Practice. Its duties include assessing ways to minimize these procedures or find alternatives, and it must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2028, after which it will expire.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; establishing a task force on women's medical procedural pain; requiring a report.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Julia Coleman (R)*, Judy Seeberger (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Health and Human Services
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MN bill #SF4326 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Certain Twin Cities metropolitan area transit service consolidation provisions, implementation requirements establishment, and Transit Consolidation Task Force establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to consolidate transit services in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, designating the Metropolitan Council as the exclusive operator of transit service starting July 1, 2027, and prohibiting local governments from operating their own transit services unless under agreement with the Council. To facilitate this consolidation, the bill establishes a Transit Consolidation Task Force, composed of representatives from various government entities and transit associations, to advise the Metropolitan Council in developing an implementation plan by February 1, 2027. This plan must detail the process for consolidating transit operations, ensure continuity of service for at least one year, analyze fiscal and rider impacts, and address staffing and facility considerations. Additionally, the bill requires the Metropolitan Council to conduct a study on bus service enhancement options and report its findings by February 1, 2028, all of which applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transit; providing for certain transit service consolidation in the Twin Cities metropolitan area; establishing implementation requirements; establishing a task force; requiring a study; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 473.385, subdivision 2; 473.388, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : John Hoffman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Author stricken Rarick
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AK bill #HB352 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Healthcare Licensing Compacts
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts into law four interstate compacts: the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the PA Licensure Compact, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, and the EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. These compacts aim to streamline the licensing process for healthcare professionals, allowing them to practice in multiple states more easily. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) allows physicians to obtain an expedited license in participating states if they meet specific criteria, such as holding a full and unrestricted license in a "state of principal license" and passing required exams. The PA Licensure Compact allows Physician Assistants (PAs) to practice in remote states under a "Compact Privilege" if they hold a "Qualifying License" in a participating state and meet certain requirements, including passing a national exam and undergoing background checks. The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) enables psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines and engage in temporary in-person practice in states where they are not licensed, provided they meet specific educational and licensing criteria and obtain an "Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology" or "Temporary Authorization to Practice." The EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact allows licensed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, such as EMTs and paramedics, to practice in remote states under a "Privilege to Practice" if they hold a license in a "Home State" and meet specific requirements, including passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. The bill also amends existing state laws to facilitate the implementation of these compacts, including provisions for fingerprinting and criminal history record checks for applicants under these compacts, and establishes fees for expedited licenses and compact privileges.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the interstate medical licensure compact; relating to the PA licensure compact; relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact; and relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate compact.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : Zack Fields (D)*, Andrew Gray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House Labor & Commerce Hearing (15:15:00 3/18/2026 Barnes 124)
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MI bill #HB4078 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Health: medical examiners; requirements for an investigation of the cause and manner of death; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1953 PA 181 (MCL 52.202 & 52.203). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4077'25
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding the investigation of deaths by county medical examiners, who are officials responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in specific circumstances, replacing the older office of coroner. The changes clarify the types of deaths that require investigation, including those resulting from violence, unexpected circumstances, or when a physician has not attended the deceased within a certain timeframe, unless the cause of death is clearly determinable. It also specifies that investigations into deaths occurring in jail are mandatory. The bill grants medical examiners the authority to subpoena medical records related to an investigation, with failure to comply being punishable as contempt of court, and these obtained records are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Furthermore, it outlines the reporting requirements for physicians and other individuals who have knowledge of certain deaths, emphasizing the need to notify the medical examiner immediately, especially in cases involving multiple individuals with similar characteristics in the same incident. The bill also allows for the referral of certain elderly or vulnerable adult deaths to a specialized review team, with the information gathered by this team also being confidential and exempt from public disclosure. This bill is contingent on the enactment of another bill, House Bill No. 4077 of the 103rd Legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled ?An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,? by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 20 : Mike Mueller (R)*, Doug Wozniak (R), Pat Outman (R), Kathy Schmaltz (R), Carrie Rheingans (D), Donavan McKinney (D), Erin Byrnes (D), Joey Andrews (D), Jason Hoskins (D), Morgan Foreman (D), Matt Longjohn (D), Mike McFall (D), Carol Glanville (D), Jennifer Conlin (D), Cynthia Neeley (D), Samantha Steckloff (D), Penelope Tsernoglou (D), Jason Morgan (D), Reggie Miller (D), Curt VanderWall (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Assigned Pa 004'26 With Immediate Effect
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TN bill #HB0600 • Last Action 03/18/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," establishes a producer responsibility program for packaging materials to promote recycling, reuse, and composting, thereby creating jobs and reducing landfill waste. Producers of goods will be required to join or form a "producer responsibility organization" (PRO), which will then develop and implement a plan to manage the end-of-life of their packaging. This plan will involve conducting needs assessments to understand current recycling infrastructure and costs, and will outline strategies for reducing packaging, increasing reuse and composting, and ensuring service providers are reimbursed for their work. The bill defines "covered materials" as packaging materials, with specific exemptions for certain types like those for long-term storage or medical products, and establishes an advisory board to guide the program. Producers will pay dues to their PRO based on factors like the quantity and type of packaging they introduce into the state, with incentives for using recycled content and prioritizing reuse. The act also sets timelines for the establishment of PROs, the submission of plans, and the commencement of producer participation, with penalties for non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2025
• Added: 01/31/2025
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Michael Hale (R)*, Bob Freeman (D)*, Bud Hulsey (R), John Clemmons (D), Sam McKenzie (D), Vincent Dixie (D), Harold Love (D), Torrey Harris (D), Karen Camper (D), Yusuf Hakeem (D), Aftyn Behn (D), Jason Powell (D), Charlie Baum (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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UT bill #HB0472 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Division of Licensing and Background Checks Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Division of Licensing and Background Checks, primarily by renumbering and updating existing sections of law. Key provisions include clarifying the definition of "associated with the licensee" to better define individuals who hold significant influence over a licensed entity, and updating references to the Division of Licensing and Background Checks from its old section number (26B-2-103) to its new one (26B-2-901). It also amends rules regarding the licensing of residential treatment programs and recovery residences, ensuring they accommodate clients using medication-assisted treatment and requiring notification to local governments about new program applications. Additionally, the bill updates the responsibilities of the Division of Licensing and Background Checks, including its role in accrediting intercountry adoption services and establishing health and safety standards for various human services programs. Finally, it clarifies the access and use of information within the Management Information System and the Licensing Information System, particularly concerning child welfare cases and licensing processes, and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Division of Licensing and Background Checks.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony Loubet (R)*, Derrin Owens (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #SB0303 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; update. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16189.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), which creates a streamlined process for physicians to obtain medical licenses in multiple states. The compact establishes a comprehensive framework for physicians to more easily practice medicine across state lines by creating an expedited licensure process. To be eligible, physicians must meet specific qualifications, including graduating from an accredited medical school, passing licensing exams, completing graduate medical education, and holding a full and unrestricted medical license in their primary state of licensure. The bill creates an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the implementation, which will maintain a database of licensed physicians, facilitate information sharing between member states, and handle joint investigations and disciplinary actions. The compact allows physicians to apply for an expedited license in member states, with their primary state of licensure conducting background checks and verifying qualifications. The system aims to enhance healthcare access while maintaining patient safety by ensuring rigorous professional standards and allowing member states to maintain their existing medical practice regulations and disciplinary authorities.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189.
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• Introduced: 05/14/2025
• Added: 05/15/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Roger Hauck (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 05/21/2025
• Last Action: Notice Given To Discharge Committee
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IL bill #HB2293 • Last Action 03/18/2026
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a technical amendment to the Unified Code of Corrections regarding the organizational structure of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The bill removes a redundant "and" in the section describing the Department of Corrections' leadership, which will now simply state that the department is administered by a Director and an Assistant Director appointed by the Governor. The bill maintains the existing provisions that define the responsibilities of both departments, including the Department of Corrections' oversight of adult offenders and the Department of Juvenile Justice's management of offenders under 18 years old. The bill also preserves the existing requirement that juvenile offenders be kept separate from adult offenders. Additionally, the bill confirms the existing provision for a gang intelligence unit within the Department, which is designed to gather information about inmate gang populations, monitor gang activities, and develop policies to deter gang-related actions within correctional institutions. The unit's information remains confidential and can be shared with other law enforcement agencies under specific rules established by the Department.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the organization of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony McCombie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/29/2025
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
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MN bill #SF4575 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Generative artificial intelligence in official records usage prohibition provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Generative Artificial Intelligence in Official Records Usage Prohibition Provision, establishes new rules for how government entities in Minnesota can use artificial intelligence (AI) when creating official records. It defines "artificial intelligence" as technology that can learn from input to generate outputs like content or decisions, specifically including generative AI used for writing, but excluding simple dictation or caption generation. An "official record" is defined as any documented information created, received, or kept by a government entity that shows its official actions or functions. The core provision prohibits government entities from using AI to create official records or even drafts of them. The bill also mandates that any drafts of official records must be kept for the same duration as the final record. Enforcement of this prohibition is granted to the attorney general, and individuals can also file civil lawsuits seeking court orders to ensure compliance, with prevailing plaintiffs eligible for attorney fees. Before suing, individuals must provide the government entity with 90 days' written notice of the alleged violation, giving the entity a chance to fix the issue.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to government records; prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence in official records; providing civil remedies and enforcement; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13E.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Erin Maye Quade (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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UT bill #HB0038 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Local Government Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's county government laws, primarily to update terminology and clarify procedures. A key change is the replacement of "county auditor" with "finance officer" in many sections, defining "finance officer" as either the county auditor or a designated person providing accounting services. The bill also updates references to "registered voters" to "active voters" in certain contexts related to petitions for moving county seats or consolidating counties, and clarifies procedures for petition signature verification and removal. Additionally, it modifies provisions related to the review and approval of claims against counties, the process for creating new counties, and the consolidation of county offices. The bill also makes technical changes to definitions and procedures within various chapters concerning county finances, records management, and personnel.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill deals with provisions related to counties and special districts.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/17/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Dunnigan (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0377 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Real Estate Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Real Estate Amendments," aims to clarify and reorganize regulations surrounding real estate professionals, particularly focusing on property management. A key provision mandates that by August 31, 2026, the Department of Commerce will recommend to the Business and Labor Interim Committee how to best manage overlapping jurisdictions between the Division of Consumer Protection and the Division of Real Estate concerning property managers, proposing statutory changes to avoid duplication. The bill also introduces new definitions and licensing requirements for "property managers" and "dual brokers," with the property manager license becoming effective on January 1, 2027, and requiring specific educational hours. Furthermore, it clarifies record-keeping requirements for brokerages and certain property managers, mandates criminal background checks for new applicants, and revises rules regarding trust accounts for property managers, allowing for exceptions if agreed upon by the property owner and stated in the lease agreement. The bill also makes various technical amendments to existing real estate laws, including updating definitions and clarifying licensing procedures.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to real estate.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Walter (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 63
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0273 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Classroom Technology Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the State Board of Education develop model policies for the appropriate use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in public school classrooms, with specific guidelines for different grade levels, including restrictions on screen time and the use of AI for grading or making high-stakes decisions about students. Local school districts (LEAs) must adopt these policies or create their own that meet similar standards, ensuring instructional technology has educational value, is safe, and is intentionally integrated into learning, while also minimizing non-essential screen time and providing resources for students who struggle with technology-based learning. The bill also allows for AI sandbox courses in high schools to explore AI technologies, requiring parental consent and adherence to strict ethical and privacy guidelines, and makes compliance with these technology and AI policies a condition for receiving certain state funds.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill requires the State Board of Education to create model policies on the use of technology and artificial intelligence in a public school classroom.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 30 : Ariel Defay (R)*, Chris Wilson (R), Cheryl Acton (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Jeff Burton (R), Tyler Clancy (R), Paul Cutler (R), Rosalba Dominguez (D), Joseph Elison (R), Jake Fitisemanu (D), Matt Gwynn (R), Katy Hall (R), Jon Hawkins (R), Sahara Hayes (D), Jill Koford (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Ashlee Matthews (D), Grant Miller (D), Logan Monson (R), Carol Moss (D), Hoang Nguyen (D), Clinton Okerlund (R), Doug Owens (D), Angela Romero (D), David Shallenberger (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Neil Walter (R), Raymond Ward (R), Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0373 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Higher Education Innovation
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a pilot program for higher education research funding, creating the "Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program" which will award grants to research institutions and applied research projects at regional institutions, prioritizing applications based on their impact, connection to Utah industries, relevance to state economic development or public policy needs, potential for commercialization, available matching funds, and opportunities for student participation. The bill also makes several amendments to existing laws, including changes to the powers of the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, the "Utah first credential program" which aims to help students earn industry-recognized credentials, and the "Nucleus Fund," a limited liability company focused on investing in Utah-based technology companies. Additionally, the bill amends provisions related to the Opportunity Scholarship Program and the Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship Program, and it includes a repeal date for the Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program in 2030, with a specific appropriation of $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to implement this pilot program.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a pilot grant program for higher education research funding.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karen Peterson (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0383 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Department of Health and Human Services Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's health and human services laws, primarily focusing on updating existing provisions and clarifying responsibilities within various departments and programs. Key changes include updating decontamination standards, modifying regulations related to tobacco and nicotine product permits, establishing new roles for child protection ombudsmen, and refining the operations of the Compassionate Use Board and the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council. Additionally, the bill adjusts provisions for Medicaid dental benefits, including a pilot program for dentists and dental hygienists, and expands the scope of dental services that can be provided through Medicaid waivers. It also modifies the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program to include contracted hiring groups and clarifies the process for admitting individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections to the state hospital. Furthermore, the bill updates the powers and duties of the Division of Services for People with Disabilities, clarifies the role of the ombudsman in investigating complaints, and makes technical adjustments to laws concerning medical examiner records and the rights of child victims in the criminal justice process. Finally, it updates references to specific statutes and includes a new effective date for the bill.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of the Health and Humans Services code and related provisions.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Logan Monson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #SF4598 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Requirements relating to design standards and variances in certain transportation projects modification
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, modifies requirements for design standards and variances in county and municipal state-aid transportation projects, which are roads and streets that local governments maintain with state funding. It establishes that the most recent edition of the Facility Design Guide or a successor document will set the design and engineering standards for new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or resurfacing projects. The bill also overhauls the process for requesting variances, which are exceptions to these design standards, by requiring a formal written request submitted as an adopted resolution from the political subdivision (like a county or city). This request must include detailed project information, technical design data, and an analysis of potential impacts on the economy, society, safety, and environment, including specific considerations for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users. A new advisory committee on design variances will be established to review these requests and make recommendations to the commissioner, with the commissioner required to provide justification for any denial and report to the legislature on the committee's activities. The bill also specifies that certain alternative design manuals, such as those from AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials), can be used as a basis for variance requests, with special consideration given to designs that enhance school safety or transit access.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying requirements relating to design standards and variances in certain transportation projects; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 162.02, subdivision 3a, by adding subdivisions; 162.09, subdivision 3a, by adding subdivisions; 162.155; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 162.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Dibble (D)*, Ann Johnson Stewart (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Transportation
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IL bill #HB2292 • Last Action 03/18/2026
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a technical amendment to Section 3-2-5 of the Unified Code of Corrections, which addresses the organizational structure of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The amendment primarily focuses on a minor linguistic change in subsection (a), removing a redundant "and" in the description of the Department of Corrections' leadership. The bill maintains the existing provisions that establish the Department of Corrections, led by a Director and Assistant Director appointed by the Governor, and the Department of Juvenile Justice, led by a Director, which is responsible for individuals under 18 years of age sentenced to imprisonment. The bill also preserves the existing requirement that juvenile offenders be kept separate from adult offenders. Additionally, the bill reaffirms the requirement for a gang intelligence unit within the Department, which is tasked with gathering information about inmate gang populations, monitoring gang activities, and developing policies to deter gang-related actions within correctional institutions. The unit's information remains confidential and can be shared with other law enforcement agencies under specific guidelines.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the organization of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Tony McCombie (R)*, Nicole La Ha (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/29/2025
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
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PA bill #SB802 • Last Action 03/18/2026
In licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania law to allow individuals with a "communication impairment barrier," which is defined as a health condition that may impede communication with law enforcement during a traffic stop (such as deafness, autism, or diagnosed speech and language disorders), to request a special designation on their driver's license or identification card. To obtain this designation, individuals must provide a sworn statement from a qualified medical professional confirming their condition and certify that they voluntarily disclose this information to the department and law enforcement agencies, authorizing the department to update their electronic records. The bill also allows for the voluntary inclusion of emergency contact information and specifies that a stylized lowercase "i" will be used as an identifier symbol on the license or ID card, without revealing specific medical details. This designation and associated emergency contact information will be shared with law enforcement agencies through existing networks but will be exempt from public access. The bill outlines procedures for removing the designation, prohibits fees for adding or removing the designation itself (though standard license renewal fees still apply), and establishes penalties for submitting false information or misusing the designation, including potential obstruction of justice charges. It also addresses appeals processes and disciplinary actions for medical professionals who falsify information. The bill will take effect one year after enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication impairment BARRIER designation; and imposing <-- penalties.
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• Introduced: 05/30/2025
• Added: 05/31/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 26 : Pat Stefano (R)*, Lisa Boscola (D), Elder Vogel (R), Camera Bartolotta (R), Jay Costa (D), Nikil Saval (D), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R), Lisa Baker (R), Tina Tartaglione (D), Tracy Pennycuick (R), Wayne Fontana (D), Judy Schwank (D), John Kane (D), Cris Dush (R), Sharif Street (D), Art Haywood (D), Doug Mastriano (R), Greg Rothman (R), Carolyn Comitta (D), Rosemary Brown (R), Maria Collett (D), Marty Flynn (D), Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R), Nick Miller (D), Joseph Picozzi (R), Wayne Langerholc (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Transportation
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UT bill #SB0153 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Election Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends election laws to include a warning statement on the first page of various petitions, informing signers that their voter identification number and the date they signed may be publicly disclosed, even if they are an "at-risk voter" (meaning their voter registration record is classified as private due to specific circumstances like domestic violence or being a public figure). This warning is added to petitions for municipal consolidation, disincorporation, incorporation, county seat changes, county consolidations, new county creation, adoption of optional county plans, repeal of optional county plans, special district creation, special district withdrawal, special district dissolution, local building authority bonds, political party registration, candidate nominations, and school district boundary changes. The bill also makes several changes related to voter registration, including the classification of voter registration records as private or public, the process for preregistering to vote, and the information collected on voter registration forms and driver license applications, with some provisions taking effect on April 6, 2026, and others on May 25, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Trevor Lee (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 73
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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HI bill #SB2080 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, also known as PSYPACT, to allow licensed psychologists to practice across state lines, addressing the growing demand for mental health services, particularly in underserved areas. The Compact permits psychologists to provide telepsychology services, which are psychological services delivered through telecommunication technologies, to clients in other participating states, and also allows for temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in another state for up to 30 days per year. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is required to create rules to implement and manage this Compact, with the provisions related to the Compact itself taking effect on January 1, 2028, and the overall bill becoming law on January 30, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Dru Kanuha (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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UT bill #SB0088 • Last Action 03/18/2026
School Technology Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding internet policies in public schools, defining "public school" and establishing new standards for elementary and secondary school online access policies. The bill requires local school boards to develop, adopt in open meetings, and review these policies at least every three years, noting the effective date of the last review and posting notice of the policy's availability in each school. Importantly, the policy must restrict access to obscene material, explain how the school meets online access requirements, and, upon a parent's request, utilize a "preapproved content filtering system" (a system that only allows access to websites or online resources the school board or administrator has approved) when a student uses a school-approved electronic device. Additionally, the policy must mandate the use of a "parent-accessible monitoring system" (a technology platform allowing parents to review their student's activity on school-managed devices) and inform the public about administrative procedures for policy enforcement and complaint handling, making these procedures available for review at the school. This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to internet policy in a public school.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Ariel Defay (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KY bill #HB442 • Last Action 03/18/2026
AN ACT relating to privacy for attorneys involved in criminal actions.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the protections of the Safe at Home Program, which provides designated addresses to individuals at risk of harm, to include state and federal prosecutors, public defenders, and attorneys working for the Attorney General's office or the Department of Public Advocacy. The bill also allows these legal professionals to apply for the program and clarifies that their participation will not invalidate a candidate's filing for office. Furthermore, it grants these individuals the right to pursue legal action for injunctive or declaratory relief if their protected information is improperly disclosed, though this does not apply to financial disclosures required by law.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 61.7991 to add state and federal prosecutors and public defenders to the definition of "covered person"; authorize standing for a civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief for unauthorized disclosure; provide that the removal of information does not apply to financial disclosures required under KRS Chapter 61.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Wilson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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UT bill #SB0192 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Legislative Activities Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah code sections to update provisions related to legislative activities, including clarifying the responsibilities of the Legislative Management Committee in overseeing legislative staff and administrative matters, establishing new rules for the composition and meeting schedules of legislative committees, and refining the authority of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel in managing legislative databases and preparing laws for publication. It also modifies regulations concerning lobbyist conduct, specifically regarding unlawful harassment by replacing references to specific House and Senate policies with a unified policy from the Legislative Management Committee, and adjusts penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that written summaries of legislation are not part of the enacted law and do not represent legislative intent, and it repeals several outdated sections related to legislative committee oversight and reporting.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to legislative activities.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike McKell (R)*, Val Peterson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0284 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Local Land and Water Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to local land use and water planning. It adjusts the process for incorporating cities and towns, particularly concerning feasibility requests and modified feasibility requests, and clarifies rules for filing and processing these requests. The bill also updates definitions for land use terms, modifies requirements for planning commissions in municipalities and counties, and revises procedures for reviewing subdivision applications and improvement plans. Additionally, it addresses exactions for water rights, structure height regulations, and the process for classifying new business uses. The bill also introduces new regulations for detached accessory dwelling units and makes changes to how municipalities and counties handle building permits and certificates of occupancy, including requirements for public sidewalks and landscaping improvements. Finally, it amends provisions related to appeals of land use decisions, the burden of proof in appeals, and the scope of review for factual matters.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to local land use and water planning.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Jill Koford (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 81
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KY bill #HB685 • Last Action 03/18/2026
AN ACT relating to professional credentials.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 161.030 to allow the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), which is the state agency responsible for teacher certification, to issue a five-year teaching certificate to eligible applicants whose certificates have expired, provided they meet certain requirements such as completing six credit hours of graduate coursework or obtaining a waiver from a school district superintendent. Additionally, the bill enacts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, establishing a framework for member states to recognize and issue equivalent licenses for school psychologists, thereby facilitating interstate practice and improving access to school psychological services, with definitions for terms like "compact," "member state," and "school psychologist" provided.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 161.030 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to issue a 5 year teaching certificate to eligible applicants.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Steve Riley (R)*, Beverly Chester-Burton (D), Patrick Flannery (R), Chris Fugate (R), Daniel Grossberg (D), Vanessa Grossl (R), Kevin Jackson (R), Scott Lewis (R), Shawn McPherson (R), Sarge Pollock (R), Timmy Truett (R), Lisa Willner (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: to Education (S)
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UT bill #SB0172 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Airport and Air Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah law regarding airports and aircraft, primarily by updating definitions and registration requirements. It clarifies the definition of an "airport" to include vertiports (landing areas for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vertical aircraft) and specifies that airports open to the public must be licensed by the department. The bill also adjusts the timeframe for registering civil aircraft based in the state from 181 days to 90 days, and introduces new registration requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft used for commercial operations. Additionally, it modifies rules for handling lost or mislaid property at airports, establishing procedures for airport operators to attempt to locate owners, publish notices, and ultimately dispose of unclaimed property, including money, through sale, donation, or destruction, with specific rules for how money can be claimed. The bill also clarifies when law enforcement can use data from unmanned aircraft systems and amends provisions related to airport hazard zoning and cooperation between the state and local entities in airport development.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends law relating to airports and drones.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Doug Welton (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0225 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Public Corporation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and the State Fair Park Authority, primarily by updating definitions and clarifying procedures. Key changes include defining "GIS boundary file" as a digital format for storing geographic information, expanding the definition of "distribution center" to include facilities like rail or customs clearance operations, and clarifying that an "inland port" can encompass multiple related facilities designed to process global trade and serve as a regional transportation hub. The bill also refines how project area boundaries are described, allowing for the inclusion of GIS boundary files, and introduces provisions for administrative adjustments to project area boundaries under certain conditions, while explicitly stating these adjustments do not apply to the UIPA's jurisdictional land boundaries. Additionally, it clarifies the use of property tax differential funds, specifying that up to 75% of general differential revenue from parcels outside the UIPA's jurisdictional land can be used, as determined by the board and included in a project area plan, and also updates the State Fair Park Authority's procurement exceptions to include concessions providers and development of fair park land by qualified owners.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Inland Port Authority and the State Fair Park Authority.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jerry Stevenson (R)*, Tyler Clancy (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 68
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0566 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Health Care Transparency Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase transparency within Utah's Medicaid program by requiring the state division to create and maintain an online dashboard by December 31, 2026, that will publicly report detailed financial and service utilization data for each managed care plan, including spending on medical claims, non-benefit services, prescription drugs, and emergency room visits, as well as the number of enrollees receiving care in emergency rooms and those for whom no claims were filed. Managed care organizations (MCOs), which are entities that contract with Medicaid to provide health care, must also submit copies of all data and reports they provide to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to the state division within 30 days of submission, with the division then making this information publicly accessible after redacting protected health information. Furthermore, MCOs and their subcontractors must quarterly identify and document any "improper payments" – which are defined broadly to include payments made in error, for services not rendered, to deceased individuals, or in violation of contracts or laws – conduct a root cause analysis for these issues, repay any owed funds to Medicaid, and develop corrective action plans, with reports on these findings to be published online unless they interfere with an ongoing investigation. The bill also mandates that MCO contracts include provisions for compliance with these transparency requirements, subject to sanctions, and establishes a five-year ban from new contracts for MCOs terminated from the Medicaid program due to sanctions, unless they can demonstrate corrective actions. Finally, the bill requires the division to annually publish a report summarizing MCO financial performance and service utilization, which will be submitted to legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses transparency in the Medicaid program.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Katy Hall (R)*, Chris Wilson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KY bill #HB683 • Last Action 03/18/2026
AN ACT relating to recreation and tourism development.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Burnside Island Development Authority (BIDA) as an independent entity to develop, finance, operate, and improve lodging and restaurant facilities, along with other recreational amenities, on General Burnside Island State Park and the surrounding area, aiming to boost economic development and tourism. BIDA will be governed by a board of directors with diverse representation from state agencies, local officials, and appointees from the City of Burnside and Pulaski County, and will operate under the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act, ensuring transparency. The authority is empowered to acquire property, enter into contracts, borrow money, and issue bonds, with the crucial provision that any bond debt service will be paid solely from the revenue generated by those bonds, meaning the Commonwealth or any political subdivision will not be obligated to repay them. Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to exempt the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park from taxation, and requires the Department of Parks to continue operating and maintaining the park until a private partner agreement is in place, while also mandating that the sale or disposal of state-owned real property valued over $400,000 by the authority requires prior authorization from the General Assembly.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to define terms; establish the Burnside Island Development Authority to develop, finance, maintain, and improve lodging and restaurant facilities on General Burnside Island State Park and surrounding area; require the authority to be governed by a board; establish board membership, terms, powers, and duties; establish duties and purposes of the authority; require the board and authority to be subject to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Kentucky Open Records Act; require the board to acquire authorization from the General Assembly prior to the sale, trade, or disposal of real property valued greater than $400,000 that is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the Department of Parks; require that bond debt service be payable solely from the revenue of the bonds; require the Department of Parks to operate and maintain General Burnside Island State Park until an agreement between the authority and a private partner takes effect; amend KRS 132.195 to exempt the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park from taxation requirements; set forth the staggering of initial board terms.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Ken Upchurch (R)*, Shane Baker (R), Josh Branscum (R), Josh Bray (R), David Meade (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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UT bill #SB0218 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Constable Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for constables, requiring them to be licensed under the new "Constables Licensing Act" (Title 58, Chapter 91) starting January 1, 2027, and allowing cities and counties to contract with licensed constables for various services. The bill outlines specific qualifications for constables, including age, training as a special function peace officer, and a criminal background check, and defines different license classifications such as constable, deputy constable, and apprentice constable. It also details the duties and scope of practice for constables, mandates that they carry identification and display credentials, and sets standards for their conduct and operations, including provisions for contracts with governmental entities that specify service scope, indemnification, and insurance requirements. Furthermore, the bill addresses fees for constable services, establishes grounds for license denial and disciplinary actions for unlawful or unprofessional conduct, and preempts local regulations on constables, making state licensing the sole authority.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill regulates the practice of a constable.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Jordan Teuscher (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S7002 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends a public records exemption for certain information held by Florida's Department of Military Affairs that is related to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), meaning information stored in DoD systems, transmitted on DoD networks, or otherwise pertaining to the DoD. This exemption, which prevents such information from being publicly disclosed under Florida's open government laws, was originally set to expire on October 2, 2026, but this bill pushes that repeal date back to October 2, 2031, effectively keeping this information private for an additional five years unless the Legislature intervenes. The bill also states that it will become law immediately upon being enacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0712, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Military Affairs stored in a United States Department of Defense system of records, transmitted using a United States Department of Defense network or communications device, or pertaining to the United States Department of Defense; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7004 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 119.071 to remove a scheduled repeal date for an exemption that protects information gathered during reinvestigations by "conviction integrity units," which are special units within state attorney's offices tasked with reviewing claims of actual innocence. The exemption, which applies to information generated after a unit formally accepts a case for review, will now remain in effect indefinitely, rather than being set to expire on October 2, 2026, as previously planned under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which mandates periodic legislative review of such exemptions.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.071, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information; abrogating the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/10/2025
• Added: 11/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Criminal Justice
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7012 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes changes related to public records exemptions for information gathered by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) during investigations. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal dates for several existing exemptions, meaning these exemptions will no longer automatically expire on a specific date unless the Legislature acts to save them. These exemptions protect information received by the DHSMV from public disclosure when it's part of an investigation or examination concerning private rebuilt inspection providers, or when investigating potential violations of laws, rules, or orders related to vehicle certificates, dealer licenses, and driver licenses. The Open Government Sunset Review Act (s. 119.15, F.S.) is a law that requires certain exemptions to be reviewed periodically and potentially repealed if not reenacted, and this bill effectively removes these specific exemptions from that sunset review process.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 319.1414, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a result of an investigation or examination of a department authorized private rebuilt inspection provider; removing the scheduled repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 319.25, 320.861, and 322.71, F.S., which provide exemptions from public records requirements for information received by the department as a result of an investigation or examination of a person suspected of having violated certain laws, rules, or orders; removing the scheduled repeal of such exemptions; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/24/2025
• Added: 11/25/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Transportation
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7014 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform Investigations
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the expiration date of exemptions from public records requirements for information gathered during investigations into social media platform activities by the Attorney General and the Department of Legal Affairs. Specifically, it amends two sections of Florida Statutes: Section 287.137, which deals with investigations by the Attorney General or law enforcement agencies, and Section 501.2041, which covers investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or law enforcement agencies into violations by social media platforms. The exemption, which keeps certain information confidential during and after an investigation, including proprietary business information, trade secrets, and personal identifying information, was set to expire on October 2, 2026, but this bill pushes that repeal date to October 2, 2031, meaning these confidentiality provisions will remain in effect for an additional five years unless the legislature acts to repeal them sooner.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 287.137, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; amending s. 501.2041, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce and Tourism, Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7022 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/Examination and Assessment Instruments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Florida law regarding the confidentiality of examination and assessment instruments, which are tests and related materials used to measure student learning and program effectiveness. It expands the exemption from public records requirements, meaning these materials will be kept private, to include instruments held by a wider range of educational entities, such as public schools, Florida College System institutions, state universities, and their governing boards, in addition to the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The bill also requires the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to establish rules for how these records are kept and eventually disposed of, and it clarifies that these entities can share confidential information with each other. Furthermore, it extends the date when this exemption is scheduled to expire from 2026 to 2031, and includes a statement of public necessity explaining that keeping these assessment materials confidential is crucial to prevent cheating, maintain the accuracy of tests, and avoid costly replacements.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 1008.23, F.S.; deleting a duplicative exemption from public records requirements for certain examination and assessment instruments; expanding an exemption from public records requirements for examination and assessment instruments to include such instruments when held by certain entities; requiring the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt rules and regulations, respectively, governing the retention and disposal process for specified records; deleting a provision requiring the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt certain rules and regulations, respectively, governing access to records; authorizing specified entities to disclose exempt information to certain entities; requiring specified entities to disclose confidential and exempt information in certain circumstances; providing construction; extending the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education Pre-K - 12
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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NE bill #LB1001 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem gamblers, bingo, lotteries, raffles, gift enterprises, the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling, the Charitable Gaming Division of the Department of Revenue, keno at licensed racetrack enclosures, and the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws concerning horseracing and various forms of gambling in Nebraska, including modifying rules for licensed racetrack enclosures, parimutuel wagering (betting on races), and the registration of Nebraska-bred horses. It also introduces new provisions for bingo, allowing it to be played using song titles, musical artists, or music genres, and adjusts prize limits and permit allowances for bingo, particularly for special events and for individuals under eighteen. The bill redefines terms and modifies regulations for lotteries and raffles under the Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act and the Nebraska Small Lottery and Raffle Act, and also addresses gift enterprises, allowing nonprofit organizations to conduct them. Furthermore, it reorganizes the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling by placing it under the administrative umbrella of the State Racing and Gaming Commission and alters provisions related to the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, which provides support for problem gamblers. The bill also allows individuals aged nineteen and older to play keno at licensed racetrack enclosures, provided it's in a separate area from other casino games, and harmonizes various gaming-related statutes.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to racing and gaming; to amend sections 2-1207.01, 2-1213, 2-1216, 2-1226, 2-1228, 2-1229, 9-204.01, 9-230, 9-230.01, 9-233, 9-241.03, 9-241.08, 9-255, 9-401, 9-411, 9-415, 9-431, 9-501, 9-507, 9-509, 9-701, 9-831, 9-1001, 9-1002, 9-1003, 9-1004, 9-1006, and 9-1115, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 2-1207, 9-204, 9-204.04, 9-427, and 9-511, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 2-1205, 2-1210, 9-1,101, and 9-1104, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosure terms and conditions, parimutuel wagering, the distribution of amounts deducted from wagers on horseracing, registration of Nebraska-bred horses, simulcast facilities licenses, and assistance to problem gamblers; to provide for administrative fees; to provide for bingo utilizing song titles, musical artists, or music genres as prescribed; to change prize limits for bingo not required to be conducted by a licensed organization and for persons under eighteen years of age to be permitted to play; to change limits on special event bingo permits; to redefine terms and change and provide provisions relating to lotteries and raffles under the Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act and the Nebraska Small Lottery and Raffle Act; to redefine and eliminate terms relating to gift enterprises and problem gambling; to redefine terms under the Nebraska Bingo Act; to allow nonprofit organizations to conduct gift enterprises; to provide duties for the Lottery Division of the Department of Revenue; to change provisions relating to the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling and place such commission for administrative purposes within the State Racing and Gaming Commission; to change and eliminate provisions relating to the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund; to change provisions relating to the Charitable Gaming Division of the Department of Revenue; to provide an exception to the required age for individuals to play keno at a licensed racetrack enclosure; to harmonize provisions; to provide an operative date; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal section 9-1007, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : General Affairs Committee
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor on March 16, 2026
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FL bill #S7026 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Trade Secret Held by an Agency
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Florida law, primarily focused on trade secrets and public records exemptions. The most significant provision is the removal of a scheduled repeal date for the exemption that protects trade secrets held by government agencies from public disclosure, meaning this exemption will no longer automatically expire. The bill also amends various other statutes to conform to this change and to adjust how trade secrets and other proprietary information are treated under public records laws across different state agencies and programs, including those related to antitrust violations, economic development, healthcare rebates, workers' compensation investigations, funeral services, consumer protection, and insurance. In essence, the bill aims to make certain confidential business information, particularly trade secrets, permanently exempt from public view when held by government entities, rather than subject to periodic review and potential expiration.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0715, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for a trade secret held by an agency; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 287.137, 288.075, 334.049, 408.185, 409.91196, 440.108, 497.172, 501.171, 501.1735, 501.2041, 501.722, 520.9965, 548.062, 559.5558, 569.215, 627.0628, and 1004.4472, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7000 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a permanent change to a law that protects the privacy of individuals who have received public emergency shelter, such as during a hurricane or other disaster. Specifically, it removes a provision that would have automatically ended this privacy protection on October 2, 2026, meaning the addresses and phone numbers of people who received emergency shelter will no longer be considered public records and will remain confidential indefinitely. The law being amended, section 252.385 of the Florida Statutes, defines "agency" as any entity that provides emergency shelter, and the exemption from public records requirements is intended to protect the safety and privacy of these individuals.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 252.385, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for the addresses and telephone numbers of persons provided public emergency shelter and held by the agency that provided the emergency shelter; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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IA bill #HF2638 • Last Action 03/17/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(Formerly HF 2388.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that certain information regarding the departure of government employees, contractors, or appointees is considered a public record, meaning it can be accessed by the public. Specifically, it mandates that the last date an individual worked for a government body, and any payments or benefits they received beyond their regular compensation for work performed up to that last day, must be disclosed. This applies regardless of how this information is documented, whether in written agreements or other arrangements, and aims to increase transparency in government employment separations.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record. Code section 22.7 provides a list of public records that must be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information, including personal information in confidential personnel records of government bodies. However, Code section 22.7(11) provides that certain personal information in confidential personnel records is considered a public record. This bill further specifies that certain personal information in confidential personnel records regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is a public record, regardless of whether the information is set forth in a written document, contract, agreement, or arrangement. Such information includes the last date of work and any moneys or benefits provided beyond compensation for work performed prior to the individual’s last day as an employee, contractor, or appointee for the government body.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Local Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Winckler. S.J. 587.
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FL bill #S7024 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Operational Technology Information
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts changes to Florida's public records and open meetings laws to protect sensitive cybersecurity information held by government agencies. It creates exemptions from public disclosure for various types of information, including network schematics, hardware and software configurations, encryption details, information about how cybersecurity incidents are detected and responded to, processes and practices designed to protect data and technology, risk assessments and audits of cybersecurity programs, login credentials (which are passwords or other information used to access systems), internet protocol addresses and geolocation data related to accessing public portals, and sensitive agency-produced data processing software. The bill also exempts insurance and self-insurance coverage limits for cybersecurity from public view. Importantly, any portion of a public meeting that would reveal this protected cybersecurity information will also be exempt from public access, though these portions must still be recorded and transcribed, with those recordings and transcripts also being kept confidential. These exemptions are retroactive and will be subject to future legislative review, with a sunset date of October 2, 2031. The bill also makes conforming changes to various other statutes and repeals existing provisions related to data security in the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and state postsecondary education institutions.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0725, F.S.; revising definitions and defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the cybersecurity, information technology, and operational technology information held by an agency; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for any portion of a meeting that would reveal such information; providing for retroactive application of the exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; amending ss. 15.16, 24.1051, 101.5607, 106.0706, 112.31446, 119.07, 119.071, 119.0712, 119.0713, 119.0714, and 282.318, F.S.; conforming cross-references and provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. 627.352, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; repealing s. 1004.055, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in state postsecondary education institutions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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NE bill #LB575 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Change provisions relating to the Property Tax Request Act and property tax levy limits
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions of the Property Tax Request Act and property tax levy limits in Nebraska, primarily changing two key aspects. First, it alters the timing of joint public hearings for political subdivisions seeking to increase property tax requests, shifting the hearing window from September to July (specifically between July 14 and 24). Second, the bill introduces a new provision that restricts political subdivisions' ability to increase property tax levies when the total taxable valuation of property increases, effectively limiting them to raising the same total amount of property taxes as the previous year. Under this new rule, a political subdivision can only exceed this limit if at least two-thirds of its governing body votes to do so. The bill applies to various local government entities like counties, cities, school districts, and community colleges, and requires detailed public notification and transparency about proposed tax increases, including mailing postcards to property owners with specific information about the potential tax changes. The changes are designed to provide more timely public input and control over local property tax increases, with an emergency clause making the act effective immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation; to amend sections 77-1633 and 77-3442, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change provisions relating to the Property Tax Request Act and property tax levy limits; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 01/22/2025
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Robert Hallstrom (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/22/2025
• Last Action: Revenue AM1977 filed
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KS bill #SB384 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Extending the application deadline for authorization to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1 and deeming applications approved if not approved or denied within 45 days of submission.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for school districts to become authorized as public innovative districts, which are schools that can operate with more flexibility from state regulations. Key changes include extending the application deadline from December 1 to May 1 of the preceding school year, giving districts more time to prepare their proposals. Additionally, the bill introduces a "deemed approved" clause: if the state board or the coalition board (depending on the stage of the application) does not approve or deny an application within a specified timeframe (45 days for the state board and 30 days for the coalition board), the application will automatically be considered approved. This aims to prevent delays and ensure timely decisions for districts seeking to innovate their educational programs.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to public innovative districts; extending the application deadline to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1; deeming applications approved if not approved or denied within 30 days of submission a certain number of days; amending K.S.A. 72-4223 and 72-4225 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
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UT bill #HB0059 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Identification Verification Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to enhance identification verification procedures, particularly for alcohol sales and related offenses, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026, and some sections retroactively applying from January 1, 2026. Key changes include requiring applicable licensees, such as bars and restaurants, to verify proof of age for individuals who appear 35 years old or younger before serving them alcohol or allowing entry, and specifying that this verification must confirm the individual is at least 21, the photo matches, and if it's a Utah driver's license, the person is not interdicted (meaning legally prohibited from purchasing or consuming alcohol). The bill also mandates that state stores and package agencies (places that sell packaged alcohol) must require proof of age before selling any alcoholic product and, if a Utah driver's license or ID card is presented, verify the individual is not interdicted. Furthermore, it clarifies sentencing requirements for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, including the designation of offenders as interdicted persons and the surrender of their Utah driver's licenses or identification cards, and updates provisions related to driver's license suspension or revocation for DUI convictions, as well as the process for obtaining or renewing licenses with an "interdicted person identifier."
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to identification verification.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Evan Vickers (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Jill Koford (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 68
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0023 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Service Animal Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to require the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to publish on a publicly accessible website the contact information and website link for the designated protection and advocacy agency that can help people understand current laws and regulations concerning service animals and public accommodation, which refers to places open to the public. The bill also specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions regarding service animals.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MS bill #HB612 • Last Action 03/17/2026
State agencies; authorize to enter into intergovernmental support agreeements with military branches.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows state agencies to enter into intergovernmental support agreements with branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, enabling them to provide installation-support services to military bases within Mississippi, as authorized by federal law. Additionally, it amends existing law to allow individuals who have completed the training for a United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician and have two years of direct patient care experience to be eligible to take the examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This change expands the pathways for military medical personnel to obtain civilian nursing licenses, recognizing their training and experience.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize State Agencies And Divisions Thereof To Enter Into Intergovernmental Support Agreements With Military Branches; To Amend Section 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have Completed The Training Required For A United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician And Then Completed Two Years Of Clinical Experience That Involves Providing Direct Patient Care, Shall Be Authorized To Take The Examination To Be Licensed As A Licensed Practical Nurse; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Lester Carpenter (R)*, Rodney Hall (R)*, Bill Kinkade (R)*, Brad Mattox (R)*, Dana McLean (R)*, Larry Byrd (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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UT bill #SB0041 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Business Entity Technical Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several technical amendments to Utah law concerning business entities, primarily by updating references to existing statutes and clarifying terminology. Key changes include updating references to the "Utah Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act" from Title 48, Chapter 3a to Title 16, Chapter 20, and updating references to the "Model Registered Agents Act" to "Chapter 1a, Part 4, Registered Agent of an Entity" within Title 16. It also updates references related to corporations and nonprofit corporations to align with the new numbering and structure of Title 16, Chapter 1a. Additionally, the bill clarifies provisions related to the filing of annual reports, registered offices and agents, and the organization and powers of various business entities, including industrial banks and limited liability companies. The bill also renumbers and amends sections related to professional services companies, series limited liability companies, benefit limited liability companies, and decentralized autonomous organizations, ensuring consistency with the updated business entity statutes. Finally, it makes conforming amendments across various other titles that reference business entity laws, such as those related to insurance, real estate, and professional licensing, to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to business entities.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0040 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Business Entity Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various provisions related to business entities in Utah, primarily by reorganizing and clarifying existing statutes. It establishes new section numbering for definitions and general provisions within the Business Entity chapter, and renumbers and amends sections related to the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, its director, and personnel. The bill also introduces new sections detailing filing requirements, forms, effective dates for filings, withdrawal of filings, corrections, and the division's duty to file or refuse filings. It clarifies rules for entity names, registered agents, foreign entities, administrative dissolution, mergers, interest exchanges, conversions, domestications, and partnerships, including the Utah Uniform Partnership Act and the Utah Limited Partnership Act. Additionally, it updates provisions for limited liability companies and the registration of "Doing Business As" (D.B.A.) names, consolidating and clarifying the responsibilities and powers of the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The bill also repeals numerous sections that are being replaced by the new numbering and provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to business entities.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #HB4765 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Elections: registration; proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and identification when voting; require. Amends secs. 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg & 509ii of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.493a et seq.) & adds sec. 496c.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Michigan's election law to require proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and creates new documentation requirements for voter registration. Specifically, the bill mandates that voter registration applicants must provide satisfactory evidence of U.S. citizenship before being registered to vote, with acceptable documentation including driver's licenses, birth certificates, passports, naturalization documents, tribal identification cards, and other official documents that verify citizenship status. The bill amends several sections of Michigan election law to require a new section on voter registration applications that asks applicants to submit evidence of citizenship and states that the application will not be processed until such evidence is provided. The bill also adds provisions to protect the confidentiality of citizenship documentation by exempting it from public disclosure under the state's Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, the bill maintains existing automatic voter registration procedures through the Secretary of State's office and other state agencies, but now requires citizenship verification as part of those processes. The changes aim to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Michigan elections while providing multiple ways for individuals to demonstrate their citizenship status.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495 and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding section 496c.
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• Introduced: 08/13/2025
• Added: 08/14/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Woolford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 08/13/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Second Reading
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MN bill #SF828 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Working group on local campaign finance reporting establishment and appropriation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a working group focused on local candidate campaign finance reporting, comprised of 12 members from various organizations including the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, legislative bodies, and local government associations. The working group will examine and make recommendations about local campaign finance reporting, including whether these reports should be filed with the state board instead of local filing officers. Members will study reporting requirements, assess local filing officers' current capabilities, review potential impacts on the state board's budget and staffing, and propose legislative changes. The group must submit a comprehensive report to legislative committees by January 15, 2026, detailing their activities, recommendations, and proposed legislation. The bill appropriates $25,000 from the general fund to support the working group's activities, which will be available until June 30, 2026, and the group will expire after submitting their report or by January 16, 2026. The working group is specifically focused on local candidates seeking offices in counties, municipalities, and school districts, excluding judicial offices, and aims to improve the transparency and efficiency of local campaign finance reporting.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to elections; establishing a working group on local candidate campaign finance reporting; requiring a report; appropriating money.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 01/30/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Liz Boldon (D)*, Bonnie Westlin (D), Lindsey Port (D), John Marty (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/24/2025
• Last Action: Senate Elections (15:00:00 3/17/2026 )
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MI bill #SB0835 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act & repeals 2006 PA 250 (MCL 487.1001 - 487.1047).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Money Transmission Modernization Act," establishes a new framework for regulating money transmission businesses, replacing the previous Money Transmission Services Act. It aims to modernize regulations, promote interstate cooperation among regulators, protect the public from financial crime, standardize licensing requirements, and ensure customer funds are safeguarded while allowing for innovation. The act defines key terms like "money transmission" (selling or issuing payment instruments or stored value, or receiving money for transmission), "authorized delegate" (a person authorized by a licensee to conduct money transmission), and "tangible net worth" (a company's assets minus liabilities, excluding intangible assets). It outlines exemptions from licensing, such as for federally insured depository institutions and certain payment system operators, and details requirements for obtaining and renewing licenses, including background checks and financial disclosures. The bill also addresses acquisition of control of licensees, reporting obligations, record-keeping, and establishes prudential standards like minimum tangible net worth and security requirements (surety bonds or deposits). Enforcement provisions include the director's authority to suspend or revoke licenses, issue cease and desist orders, and assess civil fines, with penalties for violations including potential imprisonment and fines. The act also includes provisions for cooperation with other state and federal regulators and participation in nationwide licensing systems, with a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026, and a repeal of the old act on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate the business of money transmission; to require the licensing of persons engaged in the business of money transmission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 5 : Rosemary Bayer (D)*, Roger Victory (R), Mary Cavanagh (D), John Damoose (R), Veronica Klinefelt (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection
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MI bill #HB4931 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation for licensing board meetings; allow. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan Open Meetings Act to expand the circumstances under which public bodies can hold remote or electronic meetings. Specifically, the bill adds licensing boards to the list of public bodies that can meet electronically starting February 13, 2024, with some important restrictions. Licensing boards are defined as bodies responsible for determining qualifications or issuing credentials in occupations, such as those established under the public health code, occupational code, and skilled trades regulation act. However, members of licensing boards participating electronically are prohibited from voting on rule-processing issues. The bill maintains existing requirements for electronic meetings, including ensuring two-way communication, providing public notice at least 18 hours in advance on the body's website, and explaining how the public can participate. The legislation builds on previous provisions that allowed remote meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic and for specific circumstances like military duty, and continues to provide flexibility for certain types of public bodies to conduct meetings electronically while maintaining transparency and public access.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled"Open meetings act,"by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.
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• Introduced: 09/11/2025
• Added: 09/12/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 5 : Karl Bohnak (R)*, Ken Borton (R), David Martin (R), Doug Wozniak (R), Bill Schuette (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 09/11/2025
• Last Action: Placed On Third Reading
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UT bill #SB0139 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Notary Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Notaries Public Reform Act to modernize notary procedures, particularly concerning electronic and remote notarizations. Key changes include defining terms like "electronic journal" and "secondary authentication of identity," which refers to verifying a person's identity through methods like knowledge-based questions or biometric analysis for remote notarizations. The bill also updates requirements for keeping journals, mandating that notaries commissioned on or after May 6, 2026, must maintain both physical and electronic journals for a period of 10 years, and clarifies the procedures for remote notarizations, including the creation of electronic recordings. Additionally, it revises rules regarding the use of official seals, specifying that seals used for remote notarizations should be in black ink, and introduces new provisions for unlawful interference with notary records and equipment, classifying such acts as a class B misdemeanor. The bill also clarifies that journals and electronic recordings of remote notarizations are not considered public records under the Government Records Access and Management Act.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of the Notaries Public Reform Act.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Musselman (R)*, Jake Sawyer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0141 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Child Welfare Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's child welfare laws, primarily focusing on the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and processes related to child protection and placement. Key changes include expanding the types of individuals and entities that can access child abuse and neglect reports, such as investigators from the Division of Professional Licensing, and clarifying the conditions under which such reports can be admitted as evidence in court. The bill also redefines "relative" to include a broader range of family connections, such as first, second, and third cousins, and expands the definition of "friend" for placement purposes. Furthermore, it modifies the procedural due process requirements for removing a child from a foster home, requiring the DCFS to provide more notice and opportunities for foster parents to be heard, especially for those who have cared for a child for 12 months or longer, and it clarifies the process for determining temporary custody and placement preferences for children removed from their homes, emphasizing the importance of considering relatives and friends while ensuring the child's safety and well-being. Finally, the bill adjusts provisions related to post-adoption contact agreements, allowing for more flexibility in their terms and enforcement.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes changes related to the Division of Child and Family Services and child welfare processes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0117 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Occupational and Professional Licensing Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Title 58, Occupations and Professions, to update definitions, clarify licensing requirements, and adjust administrative procedures. Key changes include defining "license" to encompass various forms of authorization, clarifying the process for adjudicative proceedings by requiring at least three licensees to be consulted, and expanding the Division of Professional Licensing's access to Bureau of Criminal Identification records for background checks. It also modifies rules for licensure by endorsement, including the issuance of limited supervised training permits, and updates the timeframe for the division to determine if a criminal record would disqualify an applicant for licensure. The bill revises grounds for license denial and disciplinary actions, clarifies definitions of unlawful and unprofessional conduct, and adjusts penalties for violations. It also makes numerous technical amendments across various professional licensing acts, such as those for cosmetology, barbering, pharmacy, psychology, and chiropractic physicians, to ensure consistency and update requirements. Additionally, the bill addresses the controlled substance database, refining access rules and reporting procedures for prescribers and dispensers, and updates requirements for various health professions regarding criminal background checks and professional conduct.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies Title 58, Occupations and Professions.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sandall (R)*, Cory Maloy (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0040 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act by updating definitions and requirements for various construction trades, including electricians, plumbers, and alarm companies. Key changes include establishing new definitions for terms like "construction trade," "qualifier," and specific contractor classifications (e.g., general building contractor, residential electrical contractor). The bill also revises licensing requirements, continuing education mandates for electricians and plumbers, and introduces new provisions for alarm company licensing, including background checks and qualifier requirements. Additionally, it modifies rules regarding retention proceeds in construction contracts, clarifies exemptions from licensure, and updates penalties for unlawful conduct. The bill also introduces a $1 surcharge for certain licenses to fund access to building codes and standards and establishes new sections related to unincorporated entities, financial responsibility, and the Construction Business Registry. The effective date for this bill is January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Peterson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #HB5544 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Money Transmission Modernization Act," aims to update and consolidate Michigan's laws governing money transmitters, which are businesses that transmit money on behalf of others. It requires these businesses to be licensed and establishes clear rules for their operation, including definitions for terms like "money transmission" (selling or issuing payment instruments, selling stored value, or receiving money for transmission) and "authorized delegate" (a person authorized by a licensee to conduct money transmission on their behalf). The act emphasizes coordination between states to reduce regulatory burdens, protect the public from financial crime, standardize licensing, and modernize financial safety requirements. It also outlines exemptions for certain entities like banks and governmental agencies, details licensing procedures, reporting requirements, and prudential standards such as maintaining a certain tangible net worth and providing security through a surety bond or deposit. The bill also addresses the acquisition of control of licensees, reporting of key individuals, and enforcement actions, including penalties and civil sanctions for violations, and repeals existing money transmission laws effective July 1, 2026, with the new act taking effect on January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate the business of money transmission; to require the licensing of persons engaged in the business of money transmission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Sarah Lightner (R)*, Mark Tisdel (R), David Martin (R), Brenda Carter (D), Will Snyder (D), Bill Schuette (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Recommendation Concurred In
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WA bill #SB6106 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Revised for engrossed: Concerning the laid-off employees act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Laid-Off Employees Act to exclude Indian tribes from the definition of "employer," meaning they will not be subject to the act's requirements regarding notification and benefits for laid-off employees. Additionally, it enhances the protection of employee names and addresses by exempting this information from public disclosure when provided to the employment security department by employers for layoff notifications, thereby safeguarding employees' privacy. The bill also makes a technical correction to clarify that notice must be provided to both the department and affected employees or their representatives, and it includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the securing timely notification and benefits 2 for laid-off employees act by updating the definition of employer to 3 exclude Indian tribes and protecting employee names and addresses 4 through an exemption from public disclosure; amending RCW 49.45.010 5 and 49.45.020; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230; and declaring 6 an emergency. 7
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Annette Cleveland (D)*, Rebecca Saldaña (D), Steve Conway (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 3/17/2026.
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KS bill #SB431 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Establishing the remote practice of pharmacy, requiring certain conditions for such practice and limiting activities performed under such practice.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the framework for the remote practice of pharmacy in Kansas, allowing pharmacies to employ individuals, referred to as "remote workers" (which include pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians), to perform pharmacy duties from locations outside the main pharmacy premises. Key provisions require employing pharmacies to maintain records of remote workers for two years, including their contact information and practice locations, with personally identifiable information kept confidential and subject to expiration in 2031 unless re-enacted. Pharmacies must also ensure remote work areas are free from outside observation, that remote work devices are provided, secured, and capable of maintaining patient data integrity, and that all external communications occur through these secure devices. A comprehensive written policy and procedure manual is mandated, covering remote practice operations, security, patient privacy (prohibiting printing or non-electronic patient information at remote sites), inspection rights, audits, quality improvement, and procedures for remote worker supervision and contact. Specific educational and training requirements are outlined for pharmacy interns and technicians before they can engage in remote practice, and supervising pharmacists must be physically present or continuously observing interns via video and audio for intern hours to count. Importantly, pharmacists practicing remotely are prohibited from handling drugs, packaging, compounding, dispensing, or labeling, while interns and technicians can handle the prescription process and communicate with prescribers, and with supervision, can contact patients for clarification and transfer prescriptions. This remote practice framework does not apply to medical care facility pharmacies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to the practice of pharmacy; allowing a pharmacy to employ certain remote workers to engage in the remote practice of pharmacy; providing for the supervision and duties of remote pharmacy workers.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Public Health and Welfare
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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UT bill #HB0058 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Insurance Code Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of the Utah Insurance Code to update provisions related to insurance operations and oversight. Key changes include allowing insurance fraud investigators to investigate crimes committed by licensees and be eligible for public safety retirement benefits, clarifying examination costs for insurers and other regulated entities, and modifying rules for financial condition and market regulation surveillance systems. The bill also introduces new regulations for ambulance membership organizations, including requirements for their plans, financial reserves, and marketing practices, and exempts them from certain insurance regulations. Additionally, it updates provisions concerning the filing of financial statements with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), clarifies rules for captive insurance companies and risk retention groups, and revises requirements for continuing education for insurance producers and consultants. The bill also modifies rules for title insurance producers, including their licensing, financial protection, and escrow activities, and introduces new standards for dental claims processing and transparency. Finally, it makes changes to the Utah Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Act and updates various definitions and administrative procedures within the Insurance Code.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to insurance.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Dunnigan (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 63
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0147 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services (OIGMS) by moving it from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Government Operations, clarifies its duties and powers to include performance, compliance, and financial audits, and establishes an OIGMS Advisory Board to promote coordination and provide recommendations. The bill also defines key terms like "Medicaid program" and "advisory board," and outlines the OIGMS's responsibilities in identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicaid program, including its authority to access records and place holds on claims. Additionally, it sets performance metrics for the OIGMS and a process for employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation, and establishes that the advisory board will be repealed on July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses oversight of the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Luz Escamilla (D)*, Norm Thurston (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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CT bill #SB00093 • Last Action 03/17/2026
An Act Implementing The Rural Health Transformation Program To Expand Health Care Access.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Rural Health Transformation Program Act, aims to expand healthcare access by implementing changes related to the regulation and practice of nurse's aides and by enacting the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Key provisions include redefining "nurse's aide" to encompass registered nurse's aides providing services under a nurse's supervision within institutions, expanding the grounds for complaints against nurse's aides to include illegal, incompetent, or negligent conduct, abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, and fraud, and allowing for the summary suspension of a nurse's aide's practice in advance of a final adjudication. The bill also mandates specific training hours for nurse's aides, including specialized training for challenging behaviors and mental health screenings, and establishes that the Commissioner of Public Health can take action against a nurse's aide for failing to fulfill obligations related to funds received from the Rural Health Transformation Program. Furthermore, the bill enacts the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, which allows for the mutual recognition of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel licenses among member states, facilitating the cross-border practice of EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and paramedics, and requires criminal history record checks for applicants seeking licensure or certification in certain healthcare professions.
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Bill Summary: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Saud Anwar (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: File Number 44
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UT bill #SB0039 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Investment Zones Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to update references and provisions related to investment zones, housing, transportation, and tax administration, primarily by renumbering and reorganizing existing statutes under new chapters within Title 63N. Key changes include the consolidation of provisions related to housing and transit reinvestment zones, convention center reinvestment zones, and home ownership promotion zones into new chapters within Title 63N, while also updating references in other related statutes, such as those concerning municipal and county general plans, public transit districts, and sales and use tax provisions. The bill also makes technical amendments to ensure consistency and clarity across these various legal sections, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026, and some specific sections related to sales and use tax and the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts, renumbers, amends, and repeals certain provisions of certain investment zones within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Stephen Whyte (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0246 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Local Government Drug Testing Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding drug testing for local government entities and institutions of higher education, primarily by updating definitions and clarifying testing procedures. Key changes include expanding the types of samples that can be collected for drug testing beyond urine to include blood, breath, oral fluid, and hair, and specifying that the College of American Pathology, rather than just Pathology, must certify laboratories. The bill also clarifies that drug testing for current employees or volunteers, except for prospective ones, must occur during or immediately after their regular work period and be considered paid work time, and that local government entities must cover all costs of sample collection and initial testing, including transportation if testing occurs off-site for current employees or volunteers. Furthermore, the bill specifies that sample collection instructions must be prepared by an independent entity and that testing must be performed by a laboratory certified by either the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the College of American Pathologists.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends government entity drug testing provisions.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Cory Maloy (R)*, Heidi Balderree (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S0506 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings made by code inspectors, which are officials responsible for enforcing building and property codes, under specific circumstances. The exemption applies to recordings taken inside private residences, healthcare or social service facilities, or any place where a reasonable person would expect privacy. However, these recordings can still be disclosed by a local government for its official duties or to other government agencies, and must be provided to the person recorded, their personal representative (such as a parent, guardian, or attorney), or someone who lawfully resided at the recorded location, with only relevant portions disclosed. Additionally, recordings can be released pursuant to a court order, which will consider factors like necessity, sensitivity of information, and potential harm. Local governments are required to retain these recordings for at least 90 days, and this exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless extended. The bill also directs the Division of Library and Information Services to establish a 90-day retention rule for these recordings by October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for retroactive application; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; directing the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State to adopt a specified retention requirement for certain body camera recordings by a specified date; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/14/2025
• Added: 11/15/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #SB0038 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Consumer Protection Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various consumer protection laws in Utah, primarily by reorganizing and updating sections related to the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP). Key changes include renumbering existing sections within Title 13, Chapter 2 to create a more logical structure for the DCP's powers and responsibilities, and clarifying definitions for terms like "Director" and "Division." The bill also updates several consumer protection acts, such as those concerning charitable solicitations, fitness centers, credit services organizations, telephone solicitations, prize notices, pawnshops, and immigration consultants, by incorporating new provisions, clarifying existing ones, and aligning them with the reorganized DCP structure. Additionally, it introduces new regulations for generative artificial intelligence consumer disclosures and updates provisions related to social credit scores, online dating safety, and automatic renewal contracts. The bill also makes amendments to laws governing business opportunity disclosures, telemarketing, prize notices, pawnshops, postsecondary schools, residential solar energy systems, vocational and life skills programs, maintenance funding, credit services organizations, immigration consultants, lawyer referral consultants, transportation network companies, earned wage access services, and consumer privacy. It also includes provisions for the DCP to establish public lists of violators and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including administrative fines and civil penalties, with collected funds generally deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund. The bill also makes conforming changes to various other statutes to reflect these updates and renumberings.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to consumer protection.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Ashlee Matthews (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0188 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Juvenile Justice Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several provisions related to juvenile justice and school safety, primarily focusing on how offenses committed by minors in schools are handled. Key changes include defining "drug possession offense" and "drug offense" more broadly to encompass various drug-related crimes, and establishing new procedures for reporting offenses. Specifically, principals are now required to notify a student's legal parent or guardian when an offense is reported, while also maintaining the confidentiality of the reporting school employee. The bill also clarifies when school administrators or school resource officers can refer minors to law enforcement or courts, emphasizing the use of evidence-based alternative interventions for less severe offenses and habitual truancy, but mandating direct referral to court for repeat drug possession offenses. Furthermore, it outlines procedures for administrative investigations and searches related to drug offenses on school property, and clarifies the immunity from liability for school employees and principals acting in good faith. The bill also updates definitions and data collection requirements for juvenile recidivism, including a new category for "school-based recidivism," and modifies the criteria for offering nonjudicial adjustments (a pre-court resolution) for minors, particularly concerning drug offenses and serious misdemeanors. Finally, it includes provisions for coordinating with another bill (H.B. 188) regarding drug offenses and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to juvenile justice.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nicholeen Peck (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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OH bill #HB609 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Require public body to allow public comment before taking action
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code to strengthen public meeting transparency requirements for public bodies. The bill requires public bodies to establish rules that allow for public commentary and testimony before taking formal action on any item, with the ability to set reasonable restrictions on the length and nature of such commentary. Specifically, the bill prohibits requiring individuals to register or obtain prior approval to speak, though public bodies may request a person's name and contact information before granting speaking permission. The legislation maintains the existing requirement that public meetings be open to the public and conducted with transparency, while providing clear guidelines for how public commentary should be handled. The bill also preserves existing exceptions for certain types of meetings and allows public bodies to set reasonable parameters around public input, such as time limits. If a public body violates these requirements, individuals can seek legal remedies, including potential injunctions and civil forfeitures. The overall intent is to ensure that citizens have a meaningful opportunity to provide input to public bodies before decisions are made.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to require a public body to allow for public commentary and testimony before taking formal action on any item.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : David Thomas (R)*, Meredith Craig (R)*, Sean Brennan (D), Chris Glassburn (D), Thomas Hall (R), Mark Johnson (R), Josh Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: House General Government D., Craig, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony (16:15:00 3/17/2026 Room 114)
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FL bill #S0490 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety for Providing Renewal Notices
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands an existing exemption from public records requirements for email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to include all email addresses collected for general notification purposes, not just for renewal notices, and also covers email addresses collected for vessel registration notifications. This means that the DHSMV can keep these email addresses private, preventing them from being accessed by the public, to protect individuals from potential identity theft, scams, or unwanted solicitations, as the Legislature has determined this privacy concern outweighs the public's right to access such information. The exemption will apply retroactively to past collections of these email addresses, will be reviewed by the Legislature in the future, and is set to automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The bill also specifies that it will only take effect if similar legislation, referred to as SB 488, is also passed and becomes law during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; expanding an exemption from public records requirements for e-mail addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for providing renewal notices to include e-mail addresses collected for use as a method of notification generally and not only for the purpose of providing renewal notices; expanding the exemption to include e-mail addresses collected for use as a method of notification related to vessel registrations; providing retroactive applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/13/2025
• Added: 11/14/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ralph Massullo (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S0298 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence to include victims of dating violence, making their personal information exempt from public records requirements. Specifically, it protects the addresses, telephone numbers, and social security numbers of these program participants held by the Office of the Attorney General, as well as their names, addresses, and telephone numbers found in voter registration and voting records managed by supervisors of elections and the Department of State. This exemption aims to safeguard victims from potential harm by their abusers, recognizing that their physical safety outweighs the public's right to access this information. The bill also includes provisions for retroactive application of these exemptions, future legislative review, and a contingent effective date tied to the passage of similar legislation.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 741.465, F.S.; providing that certain identifying information of victims of dating violence who participate in the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence which are held by the Office of the Attorney General or contained in voter registration or voting records held by the supervisor of elections or the Department of State are exempt from public records requirements; providing for retroactive application; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Criminal Justice, Lori Berman (D)*, Barbara Sharief (D), Tracie Davis (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #HB0165 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Critical Infrastructure Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new provisions to protect Utah's critical infrastructure, defined as vital systems and assets operated by governmental entities that are essential for public security, economic stability, and health, including emergency services, power, water, transportation, and data systems, from threats posed by foreign adversaries. The Utah Cyber Center (Cyber Center) will develop and update guidance for governmental entities on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks associated with technology, software, or services from foreign adversaries, which are defined as countries listed in a specific federal regulation as of January 1, 2026, and their associated entities or individuals. This guidance will include best practices for risk assessment, security controls, limiting access, and developing manual operational contingency plans. Governmental entities can request security assessments from the Cyber Center if they are considering or currently using technology from foreign adversaries, with assessments prioritized based on data sensitivity and potential impact. Starting July 1, 2026, the Cyber Center will maintain a list of prohibited companies and technologies that pose a risk of foreign adversary control over critical infrastructure, and governmental entities and critical infrastructure providers will be barred from contracting with or using technology from entities on this list, unless no reasonable alternative exists. Additionally, no entity involved with critical infrastructure can enter into agreements with foreign principals from foreign adversaries if those agreements allow direct or remote access or control of critical infrastructure, again with an exception for situations where no reasonable alternative exists.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts provisions regarding foreign adversary threats to critical infrastructure.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Walt Brooks (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #HB2368 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Providing for the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Act, which will regulate the practice of anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Kansas. The act defines key terms such as "anesthesiologist," "anesthesiologist assistant," and "supervising anesthesiologist," clarifying that AAs provide patient services under the direction and supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist. It outlines the powers and duties of the State Board of Healing Arts (the "board") in issuing and renewing licenses, including provisions for active, inactive, and temporary licenses, as well as licensure by endorsement for those with experience in other states. The bill specifies qualifications for licensure, including education, training, and passing a board-approved examination, and allows for criminal history record checks. It also details grounds for disciplinary action, such as revocation or suspension of a license, and clarifies the scope of practice for AAs, including specific tasks they can perform and limitations, such as not being able to prescribe medications. The act also addresses supervision requirements, stating that a supervising anesthesiologist can oversee up to four AAs at a time, and establishes an Anesthesiologist Assistant Council to advise the board. Finally, it amends existing laws related to criminal history record checks and the practice of anesthesia, and repeals certain sections of existing statutes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT enacting the anesthesiologist assistant licensure act; providing for the powers, duties and functions of the state board of healing arts thereunder; amending K.S.A. 65-1163 and 65-28,127 and K.S.A. 2024 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House EFA Subject to Amendment and Debate - Motion by Rep. Wasinger to re-refer to Committee on Health and Human Services adopted.
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NH bill #HB1374 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Relative to the procedures for withdrawal from a cooperative school district.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the procedures for a school district to withdraw from a cooperative school district by changing the voting requirements and process. Currently, withdrawal requires approval from both the withdrawing district and the entire cooperative district, but this bill simplifies the process by allowing the withdrawal to be determined solely by a vote within the withdrawing district. Specifically, the bill changes the voting threshold from a simple majority to a 3/5 (60%) supermajority of voters in the withdrawing district. If this supermajority votes in favor of withdrawal, the district clerk will send the meeting documentation to the state board of education, which will then issue a certificate confirming the withdrawal. The bill removes previous language requiring a vote from the entire cooperative district and streamlines the withdrawal process to focus only on the wishes of the district seeking to leave. This change makes it easier for individual districts to exit a cooperative school district arrangement, potentially giving more local control to individual school districts. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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Bill Summary: This bill modifies the procedure for withdrawal from a cooperative school district to allow a majority of voters in a single withdrawing district to elect to withdraw. The bill also clarifies that a supermajority of voters in the withdrawing district voting in favor of withdrawal shall constitute conclusive evidence of the withdrawal of the district.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Mary Murphy (R)*, Riché Colcombe (R), Mary Ford (R), Raymond Peeples (R), Dan McGuire (R), Susan Porcelli (R), Pamela Brown (R), Ruth Ward (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 12/04/2025
• Last Action: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 7
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UT bill #SJR016 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Joint Rules Resolution - Legislative Ethics Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This joint resolution amends the legislative ethics rules by restructuring the Independent Legislative Ethics Commission (ILEC) to consist of five members, with specific appointment procedures involving legislative leaders and requiring prior judicial or legislative service for some members, while also prohibiting commission members from holding other public offices or acting as lobbyists. It clarifies the grounds for filing ethics complaints, including violations of conduct codes or convictions of crimes involving moral turpitude, and establishes two-year time limits for filing such complaints from the date of the action or discovery. The resolution also grants subpoena powers to the ILEC and ethics committees, modifies rules regarding the filing and form of complaints and responses to include more detailed affidavit requirements, and strengthens confidentiality rules for ethics complaints, with violations leading to contempt of the Legislature. Furthermore, it outlines procedures for the ILEC's review of complaints, including its authority to dismiss complaints lacking merit or jurisdiction, and details how the commission makes recommendations to the Senate or House Ethics Committees when allegations are proven, while also specifying which records are public and which remain private. Finally, it refines the process for ethics committee reviews, including their ability to close meetings for specific purposes and the chair's role in ruling on evidence, with provisions for designating members with legal expertise to preside over evidentiary matters.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This joint rules resolution amends Joint Rules, Title 6, Legislative Ethics and Adjudication of Ethics Complaints.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Tyler Clancy (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB554 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate the interstate practice of social work by allowing licensed social workers to practice in other member states under a "Multistate License" and "Multistate Authorization to Practice," thereby improving public access to social work services and reducing duplicative licensing requirements. The compact establishes a "Compact Commission" to oversee its implementation and a "Data System" for sharing licensure and disciplinary information among member states, while preserving each state's authority to regulate social work practice within its borders and take disciplinary actions against licensees. The bill outlines the requirements for both states and individual social workers to participate in the compact, including educational qualifications, passing national exams, and adhering to the laws of the state where services are provided, and specifies procedures for handling adverse actions, reissuing licenses when a social worker changes their primary state of residence, and resolving disputes between member states.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2025
• Added: 02/12/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 38 : Aerion Abney (D)*, Carol Hill-Evans (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Kristine Howard (D), José Giral (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Ben Waxman (D), Tim Brennan (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Tarik Khan (D), Ed Neilson (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Bob Freeman (D), Jenn O'Mara (D), Dan Frankel (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Justin Fleming (D), Danielle Otten (D), Dan Deasy (D), Roni Green (D), Mary Jo Daley (D), Gina Curry (D), Joanne Stehr (R), Nathan Davidson (D), Rick Krajewski (D), Tim Twardzik (R), Sean Dougherty (D), Chris Pielli (D), Bob Merski (D), Steve Samuelson (D), John Inglis (D), Dave Madsen (D), Abigail Salisbury (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Heather Boyd (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Appropriations
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MD bill #SB952 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Economic Development - Charles County Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority - Established
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority in Charles County, Maryland, to revitalize communities, promote economic development, and improve the welfare of residents within State Legislative Districts 27A and 28, known as the "Target Area," and a surrounding 250-yard "Buffer Zone." The Authority, a governmental instrumentality, will be managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Charles County Commissioners and will be self-sustaining starting in fiscal year 2036. Its primary functions include supporting a neighborhood revitalization plan developed in coordination with residents, assisting private entities in developing housing and commercial units, and attracting new businesses. The Authority is granted broad powers, including the ability to acquire property through various means, enter into contracts, make loans and grants, and operate projects under specific conditions. It is generally exempt from certain state and local taxes and assessments, though property sold or leased to private entities will be subject to real property taxes. The bill also creates a dedicated Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority Fund for administrative expenses and consulting fees, and exempts this fund from certain provisions regarding the accrual of interest earnings to the State's General Fund. The Authority will be subject to the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, and its officers and employees will be subject to the Public Ethics Law. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority in Charles County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a certain neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundaries, subject to a certain vote; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; exempting the Authority from certain taxation or assessments under certain circumstances; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Charles County Senators
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn by Sponsor
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MA bill #H4119 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Establishing an emergency medical services licensure compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an interstate compact for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel licensure that aims to facilitate the movement of EMS professionals across state boundaries while maintaining public safety. The compact allows EMS personnel (including Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics) licensed in one member state to practice in other member states under a "privilege to practice" system. Key provisions include creating an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact, establishing a coordinated database for tracking licensure and adverse actions, and providing expedited licensing for military service members and veterans. The compact requires home states to maintain primary responsibility for licensing and disciplinary actions, while allowing remote states to restrict an individual's practice if necessary to protect public health and safety. The bill creates a mechanism for member states to share investigative information, investigate complaints across state lines, and maintain consistent standards for EMS personnel licensing. It also includes provisions for resolving disputes between states, establishing rules for practice, and ensuring that EMS professionals meet minimum qualifications and maintain professional standards across participating states.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish an emergency medical services licensure compact. Public Health.
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• Introduced: 05/12/2025
• Added: 05/13/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Leigh Davis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 05/12/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5234
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WA bill #SB6014 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill refines existing laws regarding pregnancy-related accommodations for employees, clarifying that employers can request written certification from a healthcare professional for the need for accommodation, except for certain common accommodations like limits on lifting over 17 pounds. It also introduces a new provision that protects the privacy of employees and applicants who file complaints or participate in investigations related to pregnancy accommodations under chapter 49.92 RCW, meaning their personal information, including their name, address, and any health information related to pregnancy or childbirth, will be kept confidential and not available for public inspection, with specific exceptions for disclosure to employers when necessary for investigation, to public employees in their official duties, in legal proceedings, or to the complainant themselves. This bill also mandates that the department of labor and industries provide online educational materials about these rights and responsibilities, and it will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to refining pregnancy-related accommodations by 2 clarifying requirements for written certification and prohibiting 3 disclosure of certain types of identifying personal information; 4 amending RCW 49.92.020; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; 5 and providing an effective date. 6
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : T'wina Nobles (D)*, Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Jesse Salomon (D), Derek Stanford (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 1/1/2027.
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MN bill #HF4373 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Changes to provisions covering prescription drug prior authorizations, transactions with group purchasers, prescription drug price transparency, health maintenance organizations, network design, coverage for immunizations, access to certain data collected, and obsolete language made.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Minnesota's health laws, including requiring prescription drug prior authorization requests to be exchanged electronically using the NCPDP SCRIPT Standard starting January 1, 2027, and clarifying exemptions for group purchasers not covered by HIPAA regarding health plan transaction eligibility. It also expands the definition of "manufacturer" for prescription drug price reporting to include entities that set wholesale acquisition costs and refines how drug prices are reported, particularly for international comparisons. The bill mandates that health maintenance organizations (HMOs) must publish up-to-date provider directories online and provide hard copies upon request, and that they must reprocess claims as in-network if a provider's status changes from in-network to out-of-network before the change is posted online, unless the enrollee was notified beforehand. Additionally, it requires health carriers to meet time and distance standards for all covered health services, including dental, retail pharmacy, and specialty services, and expands coverage requirements for immunizations to include recommendations from certain professional organizations beyond the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The bill also allows the commissioner of health access to certain data collected by the commissioner of commerce for health insurance oversight and removes obsolete references to the Health Technology Advisory Committee and related provisions.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; making changes to provisions covering prescription drug prior authorizations, transactions with group purchasers, prescription drug price transparency, health maintenance organizations, network design, coverage for immunizations, access to certain data collected, and obsolete language; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13.7191, subdivision 4; 60D.15, subdivision 3; 60D.21, subdivisions 1, 3; 60D.23; 62D.02, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 62D.08, subdivisions 5, 6; 62D.09, subdivisions 1, 5; 62D.124, subdivision 6; 62D.221, subdivision 1; 62J.17, subdivision 6a; 62J.2930, subdivision 1; 62J.497, subdivision 5; 62J.536, subdivision 2a; 62K.02, subdivision 2; 62K.03, subdivision 6; 62K.075; 62K.105; 62K.14; 62M.07, subdivision 2; 62Q.46, subdivision 1; 62U.04, subdivision 13; 62W.06, by adding a subdivision; 144.293, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 3.732, subdivision 1; 62J.84, subdivisions 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; 62K.10, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13D.08, subdivision 4; 62D.08, subdivision 7; 62D.181; 62J.06; 62J.156; 62J.2930, subdivision 4; 62J.57.
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• Introduced: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : John Huot (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
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KY bill #HB66 • Last Action 03/16/2026
AN ACT relating to public agencies.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows public agencies, such as boards and commissions, to conduct meetings using video teleconferencing, a technology that allows people to communicate and interact remotely. While members can attend virtually, they generally cannot do so if the meeting involves making decisions that implement or interpret laws, affect private rights, or involve awarding funds, unless a quorum is present in person. Members participating virtually will not be reimbursed for travel expenses. Additionally, public agencies will be required to publish information about their appointed and elected members, including their contact details, on their website.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 12.070 to permit a board, commission, or similar administrative body to conduct video teleconference meetings to allow public participation; allow members of a board, commission, or similar administrative body to attend meetings virtually unless a decision implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, affects private rights or procedures available to the public, or administers or awards funds; prohibit members who participate virtually from receiving reimbursement for travel expenses; amend KRS 61.826 to prohibit a member of a public agency that attends a meeting through video teleconference from receiving reimbursement of travel expenses; amend KRS 164.004 to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : John Hodgson (R)*, Shane Baker (R), Ryan Bivens (R), Steve Bratcher (R), Emily Callaway (R), Jennifer Decker (R), Kevin Jackson (R), D.J. Johnson (R), Chris Lewis (R), Matt Lockett (R), Marianne Proctor (R), T.J. Roberts (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: to State & Local Government (S)
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MN bill #HF4204 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Sports betting and regulating authorized to ensure it is conducted responsibly, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, various other gambling provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes and regulates sports betting in Minnesota, establishing a framework for licensing, taxation, and responsible conduct. The commissioner will oversee mobile sports betting, ensuring it is conducted fairly and responsibly, with rules covering wager acceptance, revenue calculation, and account management, while prohibiting credit card use for funding accounts. The bill also mandates measures to prevent problem gambling, including a 24/7 helpline and methods to identify at-risk individuals, and allows sports governing bodies to request restrictions on certain wagers if they threaten the integrity of events. Local governments are prohibited from imposing their own restrictions or taxes on sports betting, and a 22% tax will be levied on sports betting net revenue, with funds distributed to various accounts for problem gambling treatment, amateur sports, and other initiatives. The bill also outlines criminal penalties for violations, including underage gambling and unauthorized wagers, and establishes licensing requirements for operators, platform providers, and suppliers, with specific provisions for Indian Tribes to operate mobile sports betting. Furthermore, it mandates studies on gambling prevalence and the impact of sports betting, and includes provisions for amateur sports grants and modifications to charitable gambling regulations.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to gambling; authorizing sports betting and regulating to ensure it is conducted responsibly; establishing licenses; prohibiting local restrictions; providing for taxation of sports betting; providing civil and criminal penalties; providing for amateur sports grants; providing for charitable gambling and modifying certain rates of tax on lawful gambling; providing for pari-mutuel horse racing; making clarifying, conforming, and technical changes; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 240.01, subdivision 1b; 245.98, subdivision 2; 260B.007, subdivision 16; 270B.07, by adding a subdivision; 297E.02, by adding a subdivision; 349.12, subdivision 25; 609.75, subdivisions 3, 4, 7, by adding a subdivision; 609.755; 609.76, subdivision 2; 609.761, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116U; 240; 240A; 245; 299L; 609; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297J.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Cedrick Frazier (D)*, Kari Rehrauer (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Author added Rehrauer
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TN bill #SB0016 • Last Action 03/16/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to interscholastic athletics.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill generally allows middle school and high school students in Tennessee to be immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at a new member school if their transfer occurs during the summer between school years and it's their first transfer at that educational level (grades 6-8 or 9-12), with exceptions for transfers during the school year or subsequent transfers to prevent exploitation and maintain academic focus. Additionally, public schools cannot use public funds to join athletic associations unless those associations follow open meeting laws, though exceptions exist for discussing confidential student information protected by privacy laws like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The bill also outlines procedures for notifying athletic associations about students placed in foster care, requiring parental consent, and mandates annual audits for voluntary associations that govern interscholastic sports for public secondary schools, with the association responsible for audit costs.
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Bill Summary: As enacted, generally provide that a middle school student or high school student who transfers from one member school to another is immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at the member school to which the student transfers if certain criteria is met. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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• Introduced: 12/17/2024
• Added: 12/18/2024
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Adam Lowe (R)*, Joey Hensley (R), Bo Watson (R), Tom Hatcher (R), Ed Jackson (R), Raumesh Akbari (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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MN bill #HF4111 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Transit service consolidation in the Twin Cities metropolitan area provided, implementation requirements established, task force established, study required, and reports required.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates the consolidation of transit services in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, making the Metropolitan Council the exclusive operator of transit services starting July 1, 2027, and prohibiting local governmental units from directly operating transit services unless under agreement with the council. It establishes a Transit Consolidation Task Force to advise on this process, requiring them to develop an implementation plan by February 1, 2027, which will detail how transit operations and services will be unified, ensuring continuity of service for at least one year after consolidation. The bill also requires the Metropolitan Council to submit comprehensive reports on the implementation and performance of this unified transit system, detailing service changes, costs, and rider impacts, and mandates a study on bus service enhancement options in communities previously served by a "replacement service program" (a program where private entities provided transit services under contract), with a report due by February 1, 2028. The authority for the existing replacement service program under section 473.388 expires on June 30, 2027, and the bill applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transit; providing for certain transit service consolidation in the Twin Cities metropolitan area; establishing implementation requirements; establishing a task force; requiring a study; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 473.385, subdivision 2; 473.388, by adding a subdivision; 473.4485, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Jon Koznick (R)*, Erin Koegel (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
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NJ bill #S2924 • Last Action 03/16/2026
"Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Liberty State Park Protection Act," establishes new requirements for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding actions taken at Liberty State Park. It prohibits the DEP from considering proposals to commercialize, develop, or privatize the park, with specific exceptions for small-scale commercial activities that enhance visitor enjoyment of the park's resources, such as concessions for bike rentals or food. The bill also prevents the transfer of property rights for certain areas, including a 215-acre interior section designated for natural restoration and active recreation, and the 21.5-acre Caven Point Peninsula, a vital estuarine ecosystem. While existing operations like the Liberty Science Center and the marina can be renewed or amended, they cannot be expanded beyond their current footprints, with a limited exception for a small indoor boat dry rack facility at the marina. The bill also allows for the construction of telecommunications infrastructure without it being considered a commercial activity or property transfer, provided it's necessary for public communication services and minimizes environmental impact. Furthermore, the DEP must now hold public forums and comment periods twice a year to gather public input on park management and post proposed agreements for concessions or property transfers on its website. The bill also amends existing law to prevent the DEP from granting private profit-making rights for facilities in Liberty State Park, except as allowed by this new act, while also excluding telecommunications infrastructure from these restrictions.
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Bill Summary: "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Raj Mukherji (D)*, John McKeon (D)*, Angela Mcknight (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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NJ bill #A4725 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Establishes alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from MVC.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence in New Jersey to obtain essential identification cards and driver's licenses from the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) when they lack the necessary documentation due to their experiences. Instead of standard proof of identity, age, residence, or social security number, victims can submit medical documentation of the domestic violence, court documents related to a domestic violence proceeding, a police report identifying them as a victim, or a certification from a licensed social worker or recognized domestic violence service provider. The MVC will verify this alternative documentation, and while it's being authenticated, a temporary identification card or license, valid for up to 12 months, may be issued. The submitted documentation is protected and will not be considered a public record, with limited exceptions for disclosure. The bill also mandates training for MVC employees on trauma-informed interactions with domestic violence victims, requires annual reports on the number of these alternative documents issued (without personal information), and includes a legislative review of the bill's effectiveness five years after it becomes law. Penalties will apply for submitting false documentation, and this alternative pathway does not apply to obtaining REAL ID compliant documents.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes an alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission). Specifically, under the bill, a person who, as a result of an act or acts of domestic violence, lacks the requisite documentation, including photo identification, proof of the person's age, identity, residence, social security number, or New Jersey residency, to obtain a non-driver identification card, a standard basic driver's license, or a standard motorcycle license, as applicable, may submit: medical documentation of the act or acts of domestic violence; court documentation indicating the applicant is a party to a domestic violence legal proceeding in lieu of the requisite documentation; a police report identifying the person as a victim of an act or acts of domestic violence; or certification from a licensed social worker or a domestic violence service provider recognized by a State agency attesting that the person does not possess the requisite documents as a result of an act or acts of domestic violence. The commission is required to authenticate the applicant's documentation with the appropriate person or entity that issued the documentation or another entity deemed appropriate by the commission to confirm the authenticity of the documentation. While the documentation is pending authentication, the commission may issue the applicant a temporary non-driver identification card, standard basic driver's license, or standard motorcycle license, as appropriate, which is to be valid for a period not to exceed 12 months. In addition, the bill clarifies that the documentation submitted by an applicant is not to be considered a government record pursuant to current State law and is not to be disclosed by the commission except in limited situations, as outlined in the bill. The bill further provides that any person who knowingly submits false documentation for the purpose of obtaining a non-driver identification card, a standard basic driver's license, or a standard motorcycle license is to be subject to penalties under applicable State law. The bill also requires the chief administrator to ensure that the employees responsible for receiving and processing the documentation receive training regarding trauma-informed interactions with victims of domestic violence and the proper review and handling of the documentation. The bill further requires the commission to prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature detailing the number of non-driver identification cards, standard basic driver's licenses, and standard motorcycle licenses issued. The report is not to contain any personally identifiable information. Finally, five years following the effective date of the bill, the Legislature is required to review and assess the effectiveness of the bill in assisting victims of domestic violence in obtaining non-driver identification cards, standard basic driver's licenses, and standard motorcycle licenses.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Kenyatta Stewart (D)*, Ellen Park (D)*, Annette Quijano (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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PA bill #HB482 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Act, authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join an Interstate Compact, which is a formal agreement between states. The primary goal of this Compact is to improve public access to occupational therapy services by allowing licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in other member states without needing to obtain a separate license in each state. This is achieved through a "Compact Privilege," which is essentially a license granted by a "Remote State" (where the patient is located) to a practitioner licensed in their "Home State" (their primary residence). The bill outlines the definitions of key terms, the requirements for states to participate in the Compact, the process for obtaining and maintaining a Compact Privilege, and the responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, a national administrative body that will oversee the Compact. It also details procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and the establishment of rules. The Governor is authorized to execute the Compact, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth will publish notice once it becomes effective. The State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure will be responsible for implementing temporary regulations and processing Compact Privilege applications.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 02/05/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Brandon Markosek (D)*, Danilo Burgos (D), Bob Freeman (D), Pat Harkins (D), Christina Sappey (D), Kyle Donahue (D), José Giral (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tarik Khan (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Mary Jo Daley (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Dan Deasy (D), Roni Green (D), Maureen Madden (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Joseph Webster (D), Heather Boyd (D), Abigail Salisbury (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Appropriations
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PA bill #HB80 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, a national agreement designed to improve public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services by allowing licensed professionals to practice in multiple member states under a "compact privilege." This means that if Pennsylvania joins, a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Pennsylvania who meets the compact's requirements can practice in other member states without needing a separate license in each one, and vice versa, as long as they maintain their home state license and adhere to the practice laws of the state where the patient is located. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation, sets definitions for key terms like "home state" (where a licensee primarily resides) and "remote state" (another member state where practice is authorized), and outlines procedures for licensure verification, adverse actions (disciplinary measures), and data sharing among member states, while preserving each state's authority to regulate the profession and protect public safety.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 01/11/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 33 : Arvind Venkat (D)*, Kristin Marcell (R), Kristine Howard (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Chris Pielli (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Jim Haddock (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Dan Frankel (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Bob Freeman (D), Pat Harkins (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Christina Sappey (D), Tarah Probst (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Danielle Otten (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Roni Green (D), Tim Bonner (R), Tarik Khan (D), Sean Dougherty (D), Brandon Markosek (D), Jeremy Shaffer (R), Carol Kazeem (D), Dave Madsen (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Donna Scheuren (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Appropriations
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OK bill #HB3055 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying qualifications of the Executive Director; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the qualifications for the Executive Director of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), a state agency responsible for ensuring the professional training of law enforcement officers. Specifically, it changes the requirement from the Executive Director needing to be certified as a peace officer in the state by CLEET to instead requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in law enforcement or a related field, along with at least five years of active law enforcement experience that includes responsibilities in areas like enforcement, investigation, administration, training, or curriculum implementation. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 65, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3311), which relates to the creation of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying qualifications of the Executive Director; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Hardin (R)*, Jonathan Wingard (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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NJ bill #S3814 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new process for out-of-State institutions, defined as postsecondary educational institutions located in the United States or its possessions (or recognized foreign institutions) that are not incorporated in New Jersey and offer degree programs, to obtain a license to operate in the state. To be licensed by the Secretary of Higher Education, these institutions must submit a detailed petition including proof of licensure in their home state, accreditation status, financial statements, faculty qualifications, and an impact analysis on existing in-State institutions, demonstrating unmet need or demand for their proposed programs. The Secretary will review these petitions, solicit public comment, and consult with the New Jersey Presidents' Council before making a final decision, ensuring that licensed programs meet State standards, are financially viable, and do not negatively affect existing in-State offerings. Initial licenses will be valid for up to three years and can be renewed for up to five years upon demonstration of continued need and compliance. Licensed institutions will be required to submit annual reports, and their licenses can be suspended or revoked for failing to meet performance standards, misrepresenting data, or negatively impacting in-State institutions' access to clinical or field placements.
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Bill Summary: Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John McKeon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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WA bill #SB6081 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Protecting Washingtonians from invasion of privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and historic sex designation changes in official government records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect Washingtonians' privacy by preventing the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and past changes to that designation in official government records. It amends several existing laws to ensure that information related to sex designation changes on vital records, such as birth certificates, is sealed and not publicly accessible, and that driver's licenses and identicards issued after a sex designation change only reflect the current designation without indicating any prior changes. The bill also clarifies that supporting documentation for sex designation changes on vital records will be sealed and not subject to public inspection, and that state archives will not make this supporting documentation publicly available. Additionally, it strengthens protections for personal information in government records, particularly concerning sex designation, and ensures that such information is not disclosed without consent, except in specific circumstances like emergencies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting Washingtonians from invasion of 2 privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation 3 information and historic sex designation changes in official 4 government records; amending RCW 46.20.091, 46.20.156, 46.20.157, 5 70.58A.500, 70.58A.510, 70.58A.520, 70.58A.530, and 70.58A.540; 6 reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230; adding a new section to 7 chapter 46.20 RCW; and declaring an emergency. 8
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Jamie Pedersen (D)*, Marko Liias (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 3/16/2026.
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KS bill #HB2678 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas Medical Cannabis Act, establishes a framework for the legal cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, and use of medical cannabis for patients with qualifying medical conditions. It outlines the roles of various state agencies, including the Department of Health and Environment for patient and caregiver registration, the Board of Healing Arts and Board of Nursing for medical provider certification, and the Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control for licensing of cannabis businesses. The act specifies qualifying medical conditions, such as cancer, epilepsy, and PTSD, and details requirements for patient and caregiver identification cards, including provisions for minors and fee waivers for those with financial hardship. It also sets forth regulations for licensed cultivators, processors, laboratories, medical cannabis pharmacies, and disposal facilities, including licensing criteria, operational standards, and security measures. Importantly, the bill mandates the expungement of certain cannabis-related criminal records and establishes an excise tax on medical cannabis sales, with revenue allocated to childcare, economic development, mental health, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates. The act also includes provisions to prevent discrimination against medical cannabis patients and caregivers in employment, housing, and access to organ transplants, and clarifies that the use of medical cannabis will not be considered a basis for denying child custody or parental rights, nor will it be a factor in unemployment benefit eligibility or professional licensing, with specific exemptions for certain professions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to medical cannabis; enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act; providing for the licensure and regulation of the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products; establishing the medical cannabis registration fund and the medical cannabis regulation fund; requiring the expungement of cannabis-related charges; assessing an excise tax and requiring amounts collected from such tax to be used to fund child care, economic development, mental health, low-cost housing and property tax rebates; making exceptions to the crimes of unlawful manufacture and possession of controlled substances; amending K.S.A. 21-5703, 21- 5706, 21-5707, 21-5709, 21-5710, 21-6109, 23-3201, 38-2269, 44- 1009, 44-1015, 79-5201 and 79-5210 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-1567, 21-5705, 21-6607, 22-3717, 22-4714, 44-501, 44-706, 65-1120 and 65- 28b08 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Ford Carr (D)*, John Alcala (D), Mike Amyx (D), Barbara Ballard (D), Abi Boatman (D), Wanda Brownlee Paige (D), Sydney Carlin (D), John Carmichael (D), Pam Curtis (D), Jo Ella Hoye (D), Angela Martinez (D), Lynn Melton (D), Heather Meyer (D), Brooklynne Mosley (D), K.C. Ohaebosim (D), Melissa Oropeza (D), Dan Osman (D), Mari-Lynn Poskin (D), Louis Ruiz (D), Tom Sawyer (D), Stephanie Clayton (D), Tobias Schlingensiepen (D), Alexis Simmons (D), Jerry Stogsdill (D), Lindsay Vaughn (D), Suzanne Wikle (D), Brandon Woodard (D), Rui Xu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Federal and State Affairs; Referred to Committee on Interstate Cooperation
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IA bill #HF2388 • Last Action 03/16/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(See HF 2638.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that certain information regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is considered a public record, meaning it can be accessed by the public. Specifically, it mandates that details such as the individual's last day of work, the reasons for their departure including any alleged misconduct or breach of contract, and any payments or public benefits provided beyond their regular compensation for work already performed, must be disclosed. This applies regardless of how this information is documented, whether in writing, a contract, or any other agreement. This change expands upon existing law that allows public access to certain personnel records, ensuring greater transparency in government employment and contract terminations.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record. Code section 22.7 provides a list of public records that must be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information, including personal information in confidential personnel records of government bodies. However, Code section 22.7(11) provides that certain personal information in confidential personnel records is considered a public record. This bill further specifies that certain personal information in confidential personnel records regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is a public record, regardless of whether the information is set forth in a written document, contract, agreement, or arrangement. Such information includes the last date of work, the reasons for separation including any alleged misconduct or breach of contract, and any moneys or public benefits provided beyond compensation for work performed prior to the individual’s last day as an employee, contractor, or appointee for the government body.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Gary Mohr (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn. H.J. 672.
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US bill #HR7943 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act, establishes a new advisory committee within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), referred to as the Commission, to be known as the Communications Equity and Diversity Council. The Council's primary duties will be to make recommendations to the FCC on advancing equity in communication services, ensuring historically underserved individuals, such as people of color, women, rural residents, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those affected by poverty, benefit from these services, and to accelerate the deployment of affordable and reliable communication services by addressing regulatory barriers. It will also focus on promoting diversity in voices, localism, competition, and technological advancement in the communications sector, and will serve as a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues like deployment, affordability, digital discrimination, and ownership diversity. The Council will consist of 30 to 35 members appointed by the FCC Chair for two-year terms, with representation from historically underserved individuals, consumers, civil rights organizations, and industry stakeholders, and will meet at least three times a year in public sessions with accessible deliverables. An appropriation of $450,000 is authorized for fiscal year 2027 to carry out these provisions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL To establish within the Federal Communications Commission the Communications Equity and Diversity Council, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 04/02/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 4 : Rob Menendez (D)*, Doris Matsui (D), Nanette Barragán (D), Troy Carter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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MD bill #HB56 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Districting - Single-Member Districts and Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Convention
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to amend the Maryland Constitution to establish a Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Convention, a body of 188 members elected by voters across the state, to draw the boundaries for legislative and congressional districts. The convention would be responsible for creating these plans following each decennial census, with specific rules for member qualifications and the process for adopting and submitting plans. The General Assembly would have the opportunity to challenge the legality of a certified plan, in which case the Supreme Court of Maryland would review it. If the convention fails to adopt a plan, or if a plan is rejected by the court, the Supreme Court of Maryland would then be tasked with establishing the districts. Additionally, the bill modifies existing law to ensure that each legislative district for the House of Delegates consists of three single-member delegate districts, and it clarifies the Supreme Court of Maryland's original jurisdiction in redistricting matters.
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Bill Summary: Requiring that each legislative district established for the purpose of electing members of the House of Delegates consist of three single-member delegate districts; requiring the General Assembly to enact a law establishing and governing a Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Convention to establish legislative and congressional districts and establishing certain requirements regarding the Redistricting Convention; establishing the Redistricting Convention; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Christopher Bouchat (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/11/2026
• Last Action: House House Rules and Executive Nominations Hearing (12:00:00 3/16/2026 )
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PA bill #SB49 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers; and making repeals.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Cannabis Control Board (Board) to regulate cannabis activities, defining "cannabis" broadly to include marijuana, hashish, and products with THC concentrations exceeding limits set by the Medical Marijuana Act, as well as certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The Board will be an independent agency composed of members appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, with specific qualifications and restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest. The bill also creates the Cannabis Regulation Fund to collect fees and fines, which will be used to fund the Board's operations, support drug abuse programs, and provide economic relief. The Board will have broad powers and duties, including issuing permits for various cannabis-related activities, promulgating regulations, and enforcing compliance. It will also take over the oversight of the medical marijuana program from the Department of Health, ensuring a smooth transition of authority and resources. The bill outlines specific regulations for permits, including those for warehousing, distribution, and third-party transportation of cannabis products, and details requirements for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers, including the availability of medical professionals and video surveillance. Finally, the bill makes conforming amendments and repeals certain sections of the existing Medical Marijuana Act to align with the new regulatory framework.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers; and making repeals.
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• Introduced: 06/30/2025
• Added: 07/01/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 18 : Dan Laughlin (R)*, Kim Ward (R), Sharif Street (D), Dave Argall (R), Tina Tartaglione (D), Devlin Robinson (R), Judy Schwank (D), James Malone (D), Elder Vogel (R), Camera Bartolotta (R), John Kane (D), Lisa Boscola (D), Tony Williams (D), Wayne Fontana (D), Nikil Saval (D), Pat Stefano (R), Marty Flynn (D), Joseph Picozzi (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Amended in Senate Committee on Law & Justice
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NJ bill #A2384 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Requires DOH to develop Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) within the Department of Health (DOH) create a comprehensive Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan for New Jersey, aiming to establish a coordinated system for emergency medical care. This plan will outline both immediate and future goals and may include regional plans developed by county health boards in consultation with local boards, which, upon OEMS approval, become part of the statewide strategy. The OEMS will be required to review and update this plan every three years to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency, and the DOH will make the plan publicly accessible online. To develop and update the plan, the OEMS must assess existing EMS resources, evaluate the current system's effectiveness, identify necessary improvements, set performance targets with cost estimates and monitoring methods, and collaborate with medical organizations and agencies to better serve individuals who currently use emergency departments for non-urgent care, while also seeking grant funding for EMS programs. The plan itself will focus on creating a unified system encompassing facilities, transportation, personnel, and communication to reduce patient harm and mortality, decrease treatment delays, improve access to quality care for all citizens, promote continuous improvement in all aspects of EMS delivery, and expand training opportunities, particularly for paramedics and advanced life support personnel in underserved areas. It will also establish processes for designating specialized hospitals like trauma and stroke centers, maintain a data collection system for patient care and performance improvement, and create a system for crisis intervention and peer support for EMS and public safety personnel, including specific accreditation standards for support teams. Furthermore, the plan will coordinate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, establish a statewide system of health and medical emergency response teams for disasters, improve EMS dispatching through training and accreditation, and identify best practices for EMS operations and response times. The OEMS will collaborate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children program and the State trauma medical director to ensure all related plans and protocols align with the new Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) in the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan that provides for a comprehensive, coordinated, emergency medical services (EMS) system in New Jersey. The plan is to include both short-term and long-term goals and objectives, and may incorporate the use of regional emergency medical services plans tailored to the specific needs of regions within the State as may be designated by the OEMS. If used, regional plans are to be jointly developed by each county board of health within the designated region, and will be developed in consultation with local boards of health, as needed. Regional plans will be subject to approval by the OEMS; upon receiving such approval, the regional plan will be deemed to be part of the Statewide plan. The OEMS will be required to review and update the Statewide plan triennially, and to make such changes to the plan as may be necessary to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the State's EMS system of care. The DOH will be required to make the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan available on its Internet website. In developing and updating the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan, the OEMS will be required, at a minimum, to: (1) conduct an inventory of EMS resources available within the State; (2) conduct an assessment of the current effectiveness of the EMS system of care in the State; (3) determine the need for changes to the current EMS system of care, including any changes as may be needed to improve access to EMS in a given region of the State or for a given population within the State; (4) develop performance metrics with regard to the delivery of EMS, establish a schedule for achieving the performance metrics, develop a method for monitoring and evaluating whether the performance metrics are being achieved, and prepare a cost estimate for achieving the performance metrics; (5) work with professional medical organizations, hospitals, and other public and private agencies to develop approaches whereby individuals who presently use the existing emergency department for routine, nonurgent, primary medical care will be served more appropriately and economically; and (6) consult with and review, with appropriate EMS agencies and organizations, the development of applications to governmental or other appropriate sources for grants or other funding to support EMS programs. The bill additionally requires the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan to: (1) establish a comprehensive Statewide EMS system, incorporating facilities, transportation, manpower, communications, and other components as integral parts of a unified system that will serve to improve the delivery of EMS and thereby decrease morbidity, hospitalization, disability, and mortality; (2) seek to reduce the time period between the identification of an acutely ill or injured patient and the provision of definitive treatment for the illness or injury; (3) increase access to high quality EMS for all citizens of New Jersey; (4) promote continuing improvement in system components, including: ground, water, and air transportation; communications; hospital emergency departments and other emergency medical care facilities; health care provider training and health care service delivery; and consumer health information and education; (5) ensure performance improvement of the EMS system and of the emergency services and care delivered on scene, in transit, in hospital emergency departments, and within the hospital environment; (6) conduct, promote, and encourage programs of education and training designed to upgrade the knowledge and skills of EMS personnel, including expanding the availability of paramedic and advanced life support training throughout the State, with particular emphasis on regions underserved by EMS personnel having such skills and training; (7) maintain a process for designating appropriate hospitals as trauma centers, certified stroke centers, and specialty care centers based on an applicable national evaluation system; (8) maintain a comprehensive EMS patient care data collection and performance improvement system, which is to incorporate certain EMS data currently reported to the DOH; (9) collect data and information and prepare reports for the sole purpose of designating and verifying trauma centers and other specialty care centers, which data, information, and reports will not be considered a government record for the purposes of open public records access laws; (10) establish and maintain a process for crisis intervention and peer support services for EMS personnel and public safety personnel, including Statewide availability and accreditation of critical incident stress management or peer support teams and personnel. The accreditation standards are to include a requirement that a peer support team be headed by a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor who: (a) is licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; and (b) has at least five years of experience as a mental health consultant working directly with EMS personnel or public safety personnel; (11) coordinate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program to maintain, and update as needed, the Statewide program of EMS for children developed under current law; (12) establish and support a Statewide system of health and medical emergency response teams, including EMS disaster task forces, coordination teams, disaster medical assistance teams, and other support teams that will assist local EMS providers at their request during mass casualty events, disasters, or whenever local resources are overwhelmed; (13) establish and maintain a program to improve dispatching of EMS personnel and vehicles, including establishing and supporting EMS dispatch training, accrediting 911 dispatch centers, and establishing and maintaining public safety answering points; and (14) identify and establish best practices for managing and operating EMS providers, improving and managing EMS response times, and disseminating such information to the appropriate persons and entities. In developing the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan, the OEMS will be required to coordinate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children program and the State trauma medical director, both of which will be required to revise any plans, programs, protocols, or other requirements related to EMS as may be necessary to bring those plans, programs, protocols, or other requirements into conformity with the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Moen (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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TN bill #HB0025 • Last Action 03/16/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to interscholastic athletics.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new rules for middle and high school students transferring between schools in Tennessee, aiming to clarify eligibility for interscholastic athletics. Generally, a student transferring for the first time between grades six through twelve (6-12) during the summer break between school years will be immediately eligible to play sports at their new school. However, this immediate eligibility does not apply to transfers that happen during the school year or to any subsequent transfers at the middle or high school level, reinforcing academics as the primary focus and preventing the exploitation of students for athletic purposes. The bill also clarifies that this new rule does not prevent athletic associations or schools from having their own eligibility requirements, and a student must still meet those other criteria to be eligible. Additionally, public schools are prohibited from using public funds to join athletic associations unless those associations comply with open meeting laws, with exceptions for discussing confidential student information. The bill also includes provisions for notifying athletic associations about students in foster care, requiring parental consent, and mandates annual audits for voluntary associations that govern interscholastic sports for public secondary schools.
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Bill Summary: As enacted, generally provide that a middle school student or high school student who transfers from one member school to another is immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at the member school to which the student transfers if certain criteria is met. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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• Introduced: 12/06/2024
• Added: 12/07/2024
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Scott Cepicky (R)*, Jeremy Faison (R), Robert Stevens (R), Elaine Davis (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 533
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PA bill #SB571 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Act, authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join an Interstate Compact designed to improve public access to occupational therapy services by allowing licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in multiple member states under a "Compact Privilege." The Governor is empowered to execute this compact, which establishes the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to oversee its implementation and enforce its rules. The compact aims to enhance public safety by facilitating the exchange of licensure and investigative information between states, support military families by easing relocation burdens, and leverage telehealth for service delivery. Key provisions include defining terms like "Home State" (where a licensee primarily resides) and "Remote State" (where a licensee practices under the compact privilege), outlining the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Compact Privilege, detailing procedures for adverse actions (disciplinary measures) taken against a licensee, and establishing the structure and powers of the Commission, including its rulemaking authority and dispute resolution mechanisms. The bill also specifies how the compact becomes operative, the duties of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure in implementing it, and the reimbursement of expenses for Pennsylvania's compact administrator.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2025
• Added: 04/10/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Lisa Boscola (D)*, Greg Rothman (R), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R), Jay Costa (D), Judy Ward (R), Joseph Picozzi (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Appropriations
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VA bill #HB1272 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a regulatory framework for electronic skill gaming devices in Virginia, authorizing the Virginia Lottery Board to license manufacturers, distributors, operators, and host locations. It imposes a 30 percent tax on all gross profits generated from these devices, with the tax proceeds allocated to various funds, including local governments, the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, and the general fund. The bill also introduces criminal and civil penalties for violations, including fines and license suspensions or revocations, and defines "electronic skill gaming device" as a device where player skill predominantly determines the outcome, allowing for cash payouts exceeding the cost to play. It sets limits on the number of devices per location, prohibits inducements to host locations, and requires a central monitoring system for all devices. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify that electronic skill gaming devices are not considered illegal gambling devices and establishes a voluntary exclusion program for individuals who wish to self-exclude from participating in various forms of gaming, including electronic skill gaming.
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Bill Summary: Regulation and taxation of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill imposes a 30 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of such electronic gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : C.E. Hayes (D)*, Terry Kilgore (R), Debra Gardner (D), J.R. Henson (D)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 17 • Actions: 67
• Last Amended: 03/14/2026
• Last Action: Failed to Pass from conference
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VA bill #SB609 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth, consolidating oversight of the lottery, historical horse racing, and casino gaming under one entity. It amends various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect this consolidation, including transferring regulatory authority for horse racing from the Virginia Racing Commission to the new Virginia Gaming Commission and updating references to the Virginia Lottery to the Virginia Gaming Commission where applicable. The bill also introduces new provisions for various forms of gaming, including charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and historical horse racing, detailing licensing requirements, operational rules, taxation, prohibited acts, and penalties for each. Key changes include the establishment of the Virginia Gaming Commission Board, the Commissioner, and various divisions to manage these regulatory functions, along with specific rules for different types of gaming, such as limitations on prize amounts for charitable gaming, requirements for casino gaming operators and their facilities, regulations for sports betting platforms and facilities, rules for fantasy contests, and the framework for historical horse racing. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws, such as those related to the Attorney General's authority in criminal prosecutions and exemptions from certain disclosure requirements under the Freedom of Information Act, to align with the new regulatory structure.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority established. Establishes the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Louise Lucas (D)*, Lashrecse Aird (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Failed to Pass from conference
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WA bill #HB2309 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Reducing barriers to state employment by eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends a state law, RCW 41.06.157, to reduce barriers to state employment by ensuring that postgraduate degree requirements are not the sole way to demonstrate qualifications for a role, unless legally mandated for specific job functions. The changes aim to create a more streamlined and effective state workforce by supporting agencies in adapting to changing conditions, valuing diversity, enhancing career mobility, and considering competitive pay rates in both public and private sectors. The bill also clarifies that individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S., including deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients, are eligible for state employment unless otherwise prohibited by law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to reducing barriers to state employment by 2 eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary; 3 and reenacting and amending RCW 41.06.157. 4
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Mari Leavitt (D)*, Skyler Rude (R), Julia Reed (D), Janice Zahn (D), Shelley Kloba (D), Beth Doglio (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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VA bill #HB489 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Restorative justice practices; definitions, effect of participation, immunity from civil liability.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes definitions and protections for restorative justice practices, which are voluntary processes where parties who have caused harm, been harmed, or other participants meet with facilitators to address harm, trauma, reduce future harm, or strengthen community ties. Key provisions include that participation in these practices cannot be used as evidence of guilt or civil liability in legal proceedings, and communications made during these practices are confidential and generally cannot be disclosed or compelled in any legal setting, with exceptions for preventing death or serious harm, complying with other laws, court orders for reports (limited in scope), or if all parties waive the privilege. The bill also grants civil immunity to individuals who in good faith disclose restorative justice communications believing it's allowed under these provisions, provided the disclosure is limited to the allowable scope. Additionally, it clarifies that restorative justice facilitators, like other professionals, must report suspected child abuse or neglect, even if the suspicion arises from information gained during a restorative justice practice.
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Bill Summary: Restorative justice practices. Provides that participation in a restorative justice practice, as defined in the bill, shall not be used as evidence or as an admission of guilt, delinquency, or civil liability in current or subsequent legal proceedings against any participant. The bill also provides that restorative justice communications, defined in the bill, are not admissible in, or subject to discovery for, any legal proceeding, and disclosure of such communications shall not be compelled in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation. The bill prohibits any person involved in a restorative justice practice, as defined in the bill, from testifying about any phase of such practice in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation except in certain circumstances enumerated in the bill. Lastly, the bill provides civil immunity for any person, who in good faith, discloses any restorative justice communication based on his belief that such disclosure is allowed pursuant to such provisions, provided that such disclosure was limited to solely address any such allowable disclosure.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Patrick Hope (D)*, Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Failed to Pass from conference
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FL bill #S1554 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Experimental Treatment Outcomes
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to make certain information within public reports on experimental treatment outcomes and safety signals confidential and exempt from public records requirements, specifically amending Florida Statute 499.0295. The exemption would apply to health information and proprietary pricing details contained in these reports, which are published annually by the Department of Health. The bill includes a statement of public necessity, arguing that releasing this sensitive personal health data could harm patients with terminal or life-threatening rare diseases who are undergoing experimental treatments, as they have a strong expectation of privacy. The Legislature finds that the potential harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit. The bill also has a contingent effective date, meaning it will only take effect if similar legislation is passed during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 499.0295, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information contained in a public report published by the Department of Health relating to experimental treatment outcomes and safety signals; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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IL bill #SB3246 • Last Action 03/13/2026
UTILITIES-HYDROGEN BATTERIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that electric utilities serving over 300,000 customers in Illinois must contract for at least 1,038 megawatts of cost-effective, stand-alone energy storage systems (excluding hydrogen batteries) by the end of 2029, with a potential extension to the end of 2030. It also allows counties to require energy storage facilities, including hydrogen batteries, to comply with specific versions of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards for installation and decommissioning. Additionally, the bill modifies net metering rules to exclude hydrogen batteries and vehicle storage systems with a capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or less that are energized after a certain date. It also establishes distributed generation rebates, with energy storage systems (excluding hydrogen batteries) receiving a base payment of $300 per kilowatt-hour of nameplate capacity until a specified threshold date, after which they will receive a $250 per kilowatt-hour rebate. Finally, it ensures that energy storage systems, excluding hydrogen batteries, must comply with relevant provisions in the Counties Code regarding siting.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning the Planning and Procurement Bureau, provides that the Illinois Power Agency shall conduct an initial energy storage procurement that results in electric utilities that served more than 300,000 customers in the State as of January 1, 2019 contracting for at least 1,038 megawatts of cost-effective stand-alone energy storage systems, excluding hydrogen batteries, that can achieve commercial operation on or before December 31, 2029 or an alternative date proposed by the Agency that is no later than December 31, 2030. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that a county may require an energy storage facility to comply with the version of NFPA 855 "Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems", or, for hydrogen batteries, the version of NFPA 853 "Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems", in effect on a certain date. Provides that a facility owner's decommissioning plan may include all requirements for decommissioning plans in NFPA 855 or NFPA 853 for hydrogen batteries. Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning net electricity metering, provides that each electricity provider shall modify its tariffs to allow net metering for an energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, or vehicle storage system energized after a certain date with a nameplate capacity of not more than 5,000 kilowatts. In provisions concerning distributed generation rebates, provides that an energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, whether or not paired with distributed generation, shall be separately compensated at a base payment of $300 per kilowatt-hour of nameplate capacity until the threshold date. Provides that, after the threshold date, a stand-alone energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, shall be compensated with a rebate of $250 per kilowatt-hour of nameplate capacity. In provisions concerning the resolution of disputes between facility owners and units of local government related to the siting of qualified energy facilities, provides that an energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, shall be in compliance with provisions of the Counties Code concerning energy storage systems. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Ellman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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FL bill #S1546 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Commission on Ethics
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth, of current and former employees and commissioners of the Commission on Ethics, as well as their spouses and children, from public records requirements. The Commission on Ethics investigates violations of ethics laws and the Sunshine Amendment (which generally requires government meetings and records to be open to the public), and the bill states that this exemption is necessary due to the potential for retaliation and intimidation against commission staff and members by dissatisfied complainants, especially in an era of increased political violence. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and repeal, and it applies retroactively to information held before its effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former employees and commissioners of the Commission on Ethics and their spouses and dependents; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Ethics and Elections
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FL bill #S0376 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Sexual Assault Counselors
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for the personal identifying and location information of sexual assault counselors, including their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs. The bill adds this exemption to the existing list of personnel whose personal information is protected from public disclosure, with the goal of protecting sexual assault counselors from potential harassment or retaliation. The exemption is based on the Legislature's finding that these counselors may be at risk if their personal information becomes publicly available, especially since such information can be revealed through police reports and discovery documents. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill includes a detailed explanation of the public necessity for this exemption, emphasizing the potential danger to counselors who support victims of sexual assault and who may become targets of threats or harassment if their personal information is disclosed. The new exemption will take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies retroactively to existing records.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of sexual assault counselors; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/04/2025
• Added: 11/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tina Polsky (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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MS bill #SB2230 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Electronic warrants; provide use for misdemeanors and protection orders.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the use of electronic warrants and signatures within Mississippi's judicial system. Specifically, it allows for electronic warrants and signatures to be used for misdemeanors, not just felonies, and clarifies that electronic signatures on protection orders are legally valid and enforceable. This means that applications, signatures, and records related to misdemeanor warrants and protection orders will have the same legal standing whether they are in physical or electronic form, provided certain security and authenticity measures are met for electronic submissions, including encryption and record-keeping of when signatures are applied. The bill also permits judges and applicants to meet via video or teleconference for the issuance of electronic warrants, though it explicitly excludes the use of electronic processes for no-knock warrants.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Misdemeanor Warrants Within The Provision Of Law That Provides For Electronic Warrants; To Clarify That A Signature Utilized By The Judicial Branch Of State Government On A Protection Order Shall Not Be Denied Legal Effect Or Enforceability Solely Because It Is In Electronic Form; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Hill (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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FL bill #S0210 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Petitions for Injunctions for Protection Against Serious Violence by a Known Person
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create privacy protections for petitions seeking injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person. Specifically, the bill exempts from public disclosure petitions that are dismissed without a hearing or at an ex parte hearing, recognizing that unverified allegations in such documents could be defamatory and damage an individual's reputation. The bill also makes confidential any information that could identify the petitioner or respondent in such injunction petitions until the respondent is personally served with the documents. This confidentiality is intended to protect the physical safety and security of individuals seeking protection through injunctive proceedings, as well as law enforcement officers who must serve these documents. The bill includes a provision that it will only take effect if companion legislation (SB 32) is also adopted in the same legislative session. The changes apply to court records and official records, ensuring that sensitive information about potential serious violence protection cases remains private until appropriate legal steps have been taken.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0714, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for petitions, and the contents thereof, for injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information that can be used to identify a petitioner or respondent in such a petition for an injunction; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/16/2025
• Added: 10/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Barbara Sharief (D)*, Rosalind Osgood (D), Tracie Davis (D), Mack Bernard (D), Shev Jones (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 10/16/2025
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #S7030 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates exemptions from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs concerning investigations into violations related to companion chatbots, bots in general, and deidentified data. Specifically, information gathered during notifications or active investigations of these violations will be kept confidential until the investigation concludes or becomes inactive, though it can be shared internally or with other government agencies for official duties, or publicly if it helps locate victims. Upon completion of an investigation, certain information, including personal identifying details, computer forensic reports, and proprietary information (defined as private business information that would harm the company if disclosed and is not publicly available), will remain confidential. These exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and repeal in 2031, and the bill outlines the public necessity for these protections, emphasizing the need to prevent interference with investigations, protect sensitive personal data from identity theft, and safeguard businesses from financial harm and competitive disadvantage.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.9984, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs relating to notifications or investigations of certain companion chatbot violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 501.9985, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain bot-related consumer protection violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 501.9986, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain deidentified data-related consumer protection violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations, Commerce and Tourism
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #S1118 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Data Centers
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a temporary exemption from public records requirements for information related to a person's plans, intentions, or interest in locating a data center within a county or municipality. This exemption applies when a person formally requests confidentiality from the local government, and it lasts for 12 months or until the information is otherwise disclosed or the person waives confidentiality, though the fact that the project is a data center must still be disclosed. The bill also defines "proprietary confidential business information" as information owned or controlled by the person seeking confidentiality, which, if disclosed, would harm their business operations and has not been publicly revealed, including business plans, internal and external audit reports, security measures, and information related to competitive interests. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted, and the Legislature has declared it a public necessity to protect businesses from market disadvantages and encourage data center development in the state by preventing the disclosure of sensitive information that could harm their competitive edge and deter them from investing in Florida.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 112.231, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to the plans, intentions, or interest of a person to locate a data center; defining the term “proprietary confidential business information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Community Affairs, Bryan Ávila (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Died on Calendar
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PA bill #SR246 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This resolution designates the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania, urging all residents to observe the principles of open and accessible government. The resolution highlights the importance of Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, which requires public agencies to hold public meetings when a quorum deliberates or takes official action, and allows public comment and recording of these meetings, and the Right-to-Know Law, which presumes government records are public and provides a process for appealing denied requests. Both laws are fundamental to ensuring residents are informed about government actions and can hold officials accountable.
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Bill Summary: A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
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• Introduced: 03/13/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Cris Dush (R)*, Pat Stefano (R), Scott Martin (R), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R), Elder Vogel (R), Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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FL bill #S0076 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates new provisions related to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, establishing specific exemptions for public records and meetings. The bill protects certain personal identifying information about social workers (excluding name, licensure status, and licensure number) from public disclosure, unless the state that originally reported the information authorizes its release. It also creates exemptions for meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees when discussing matters specifically exempted by federal or state law, and protects the recordings, minutes, and records generated during such exempt meetings from public disclosure. The Legislature justifies these exemptions as necessary for Florida to effectively participate in the interstate compact, noting that without these protections, the state would be unable to become a member of the compact. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reviews and reenacts them. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 74) during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 491.023, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling pursuant to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission or its executive committee or other committees; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/24/2025
• Added: 09/24/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gayle Harrell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 09/24/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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MS bill #SB2476 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to create an "alternative-to-discipline program" for pharmacists and other licensed pharmacy professionals who are struggling with substance abuse or mental health conditions. This program would allow these individuals to receive treatment and support instead of facing formal disciplinary actions, provided their participation is voluntary and initiated before any disciplinary hearing. The program would require licensees to potentially contribute to the costs of their treatment, counseling, or education, and all records and proceedings related to their involvement would be kept confidential, exempt from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy To Establish An Alternative-to-discipline Program For Licensees Who Have An Impairment As A Result Of Substance Abuse Or A Mental Health Condition; To Set Forth Minimum Program Criteria; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hob Bryan (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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FL bill #S0090 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Receipt or Transfer of Ammunition
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 790.065 to extend confidentiality protections to records related to ammunition purchases, similar to existing protections for firearm purchases. Specifically, the bill makes records about buyers or transferees who are legally permitted to receive ammunition confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. The bill includes a sunset provision that will automatically repeal this confidentiality exemption on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The legislation's rationale emphasizes protecting individuals' privacy and preventing potential harassment, arguing that knowledge of ammunition purchases could be used to profile or intimidate law-abiding citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights. The bill's effectiveness is contingent upon the passage of a related bill (SB 88), and it includes a detailed explanation of why such confidentiality is necessary, highlighting concerns about potential misuse of personal information related to ammunition purchases. The bill aims to shield individuals' personal information from public disclosure while maintaining background check processes for legal ammunition transfers.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 790.065, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records containing certain information pertaining to a buyer or transferee who is not found to be prohibited from receipt or transfer of ammunition; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for the reversion of specified statutory text unless certain conditions are met; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/26/2025
• Added: 09/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tina Polsky (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 09/26/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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FL bill #S0144 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Judicial Qualifications Commission
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), as well as their spouses and children. Specifically, the bill protects home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment from public disclosure. The Legislature justifies this exemption by highlighting the potential risks faced by JQC employees, who may be targeted by disgruntled litigants dissatisfied with the commission's handling of judicial misconduct complaints. The exemption includes protections for employees' personal information in public records, such as county property records, and provides a mechanism for individuals to request the release of their information if desired. The exemption is subject to legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill aims to protect JQC employees from potential harassment, intimidation, and physical harm by preventing the public disclosure of their personal information.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such employees; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/08/2025
• Added: 10/09/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Darryl Rouson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 10/08/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S1084 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/State Attorney's Office and Office of Statewide Prosecution Nonlegal Support Staff
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida law to exempt certain personal information of nonlegal support staff working for state attorneys' offices and the Office of Statewide Prosecution from public records requirements, meaning this information will no longer be accessible to the public. This exemption applies to the staff members themselves, as well as their spouses and children, and includes their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs. The bill defines "state attorney's office or Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff" by a list of specific job class codes. This exemption is intended to protect these individuals and their families from potential retaliation or harm due to the sensitive nature of the information they handle in their roles, which can involve criminal justice data and interactions with various parties involved in legal cases. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. Additionally, the bill makes a conforming change to another section of Florida Statutes regarding public records exemptions for telephone numbers and includes a statement of public necessity explaining the rationale behind these protections, with an effective date of October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “state attorney’s office or Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current state attorney’s office and Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff and the spouses and children of such staff; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick DiCeglie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #H0263 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption from public disclosure for the personal identifying and location information of current county and city administrators and their family members. Specifically, the bill makes exempt from public records requirements the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment for current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers, as well as the same information for their spouses and children. The bill also includes the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The exemption is justified by the potential for personal safety risks and potential targeting of these public officials and their families due to decisions made in their professional roles. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill provides a mechanism for these officials to request the maintenance of the exemption and allows for the information to be released under specific circumstances, such as the death of the protected individual or through a notarized request from the individual themselves.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers, including the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/27/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Alex Rizo (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 10/27/2025
• Last Action: Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0661 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Private Investigators
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public record requirements for sensitive personal information of current and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, as well as their spouses and children. Specifically, it protects their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and for children, the names and locations of their schools and day care facilities. The bill explains that this exemption is a public necessity because private investigators often deal with sensitive cases that could lead to retaliation, and making their personal information public could endanger them and their families. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature decides to extend it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity justifying the exemption and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public record requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the spouses and children of such private investigators; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/05/2025
• Added: 12/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Paula Stark (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0251 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Emergency Department Physicians
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians, defined as physicians licensed under chapter 458 or 459 who work in hospital emergency departments. This exemption also extends to the names, home addresses, personal telephone numbers, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children younger than 26 years old, as well as the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by these children. The bill specifies that this exemption applies to information held by agencies before, on, or after July 1, 2026, and requires agencies that are custodians of this information to maintain its exempt status if the individual requests it and provides a written, notarized statement confirming their eligibility. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted, with the Legislature finding it a public necessity due to the potential vulnerability of emergency department physicians and their families to harm from individuals who may have had negative encounters with them.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians and the spouses and certain children of such emergency department physicians; providing for retroactive application; requiring certain agencies that are custodians of exempt information to maintain the exempt status of such information under certain circumstances; specifying procedures for requesting an agency to maintain the exempt status of such information until the exemption no longer applies to the individual; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/23/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Tiffany Esposito (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died in State Affairs Committee
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FL bill #S0248 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Municipal Clerks and their Staff
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks and their staff, including elections filing officers, records management liaison officers, and deputy or assistant municipal clerks. Specifically, the bill makes exempt from public disclosure the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these municipal employees, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children. The bill also protects the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The exemption is justified by the potentially sensitive nature of municipal clerks' work, which can involve handling critical administrative functions and potentially investigating matters that could lead to criminal prosecution. The bill includes a provision for future legislative review and is set to be automatically repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The exemption applies retroactively and will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing municipal clerks and their staff with protection from potential threats or violence by keeping their personal information private.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks and their staff and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such municipal clerks and their staff; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/20/2025
• Added: 10/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 10/20/2025
• Last Action: Died in Community Affairs
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FL bill #H0695 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Health Care
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates new sections in Florida Statutes to provide exemptions from public meetings and public records requirements for certain interstate commissions related to healthcare professionals. Specifically, it exempts portions of meetings of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission, and the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission when they discuss matters that are already exempt from disclosure by federal or state law. Additionally, any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt portions of meetings will also be exempt from public records laws. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to allow Florida to effectively implement and administer these interstate compacts, which govern the licensure and practice of emergency medical services personnel, physician assistants, and social workers across state lines. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of these exemptions, with a sunset date of October 2, 2031, unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating ss. 401.4661, 456.661, and 491.023, F.S.; providing exemptions from public meetings requirements for certain portions of meetings of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission, and the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, respectively; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during exempt portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health & Human Services Committee, Mike Redondo (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #S1754 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Drug Overdose Death Review Committee/Suicide Death Review Committee
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates exemptions from public records and open meeting requirements for the Drug Overdose Death Review Committee and the Suicide Death Review Committee, and any local committees they establish. These committees review deaths from drug overdoses and suicides, respectively, and the bill aims to protect the privacy of the deceased and their families by making records that identify them confidential. This means that information revealing the identity of a decedent or their family member will not be publicly accessible, though it can be shared between the committees, with government agencies for their duties, or with researchers approved by the Department of Health who agree to strict privacy measures. Portions of committee meetings where this confidential information is discussed will also be closed to the public, but these closed sessions must be recorded and the recordings maintained by the committees. Disclosing this confidential information to unauthorized individuals will be a misdemeanor. The bill also includes provisions for future legislative review and repeal, and states that these exemptions are necessary to protect the reputation and safety of families, prevent emotional distress, and ensure the effectiveness of the review processes, arguing that the potential reduction in deaths outweighs the public benefit of releasing such sensitive information.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; amending ss. 394.47893 and 394.47894, F.S.; creating an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and information held by the Drug Overdose Death Review Committee and the Suicide Death Review Committee, respectively, or a local review committee established thereunder; authorizing the disclosure of such records and information under certain circumstances; creating an exemption from public meetings requirements for portions of meetings of the committees which would reveal confidential and exempt information; requiring the recording of exempt portions of such meetings; requiring the committees to maintain such recordings; providing criminal penalties; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick DiCeglie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #H0627 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Officers Actively Engaged in Official Duty
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows law enforcement officers, as defined by Florida law, who are actively performing their official duties, such as responding to a call or conducting an investigation, to refuse to accept or process a public records request at that moment. The officer themselves will determine if they are actively engaged in official duty and must then verbally inform the person making the request that they cannot process it and direct them to the agency's records custodian or an online public records portal if one exists. Persistently trying to force an officer to accept a request while they are on duty after being told they cannot process it could result in a charge of resisting an officer without violence. This change to the law regarding public records, which are generally accessible to the public, will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; authorizing certain law enforcement officers to decline to accept or process public records requests; providing requirements for such officers; providing a penalty; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kim Berfield (R)*, Tom Fabricio (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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IL bill #SB3499 • Last Action 03/13/2026
CAPITAL AREA TOURISM ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Capital Area Tourism Authority Act, creating the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a local government entity to promote business, industry, commerce, and tourism in Springfield, Sangamon County, and Illinois. The Authority's powers are contingent on the Sangamon County Board imposing a hotel tax and resolving that the revenue from this tax, along with local sales taxes within a designated STAR bond district (a special economic development zone established under the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act), will be dedicated to financing STAR bond projects. If these conditions are met, the Authority can exercise broad economic development powers, including establishing STAR bond districts, issuing bonds, acquiring property, and managing projects. The bill also outlines the Authority's board structure, meeting procedures, investigatory powers, and reporting requirements, while exempting its property from taxation. Importantly, it modifies the Counties Code to allow Sangamon County to use hotel tax revenue for purposes outlined in this new Act, and it changes how STAR bond projects are managed, giving the Authority ownership and control instead of a "master developer" and allowing State sales tax increments to cover up to 100% of project costs.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Capital Area Tourism Authority Act. Establishes the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a political subdivision and unit of local government for the benefit of the general public and for the promotion of business, industry, commerce, and tourism in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, and the State of Illinois. Provides that, if and only if the Sangamon County Board, by ordinance, imposes a tax under a specified provision of the Counties Code on all hotel operators who engage in business as a hotel operator within a STAR bond district that is established in the territory of the Authority and if the Sangamon County Board also resolves that all of the revenue generated from that tax, as well as all of the tax receipts generated from local sales tax within such a STAR bond district, shall be dedicated to the payment of the project costs for any STAR bond project in such a district and shall be considered pledged STAR revenues under the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act, then the Authority may exercise certain economic development powers. Contains provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Authority; the membership of the Board of the Authority; meetings and records of the Board of the Authority; the use of pledged tax revenue; ownership and control of projects financed by the Authority; the investigatory authority of the Board of the Authority; and other matters. Contains legislative findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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FL bill #H0549 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Injunctions for Protection in Cases of Repeat or Serious Violence
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create new privacy protections for petitions related to injunctions for protection against "serious violence by a known person". Specifically, the bill makes confidential certain court documents and identifying information for petitions that are dismissed without a hearing or for procedural reasons. The bill aims to protect the reputation of individuals named in such dismissed petitions, recognizing that unverified allegations could be defamatory. It also seeks to protect the physical safety of petitioners, respondents, and law enforcement by keeping identifying information confidential until the respondent is personally served with the petition. The confidentiality provisions apply to the petition contents, any identifying information about the petitioner or respondent, affidavits, hearing notices, and temporary injunctions. The bill includes a legislative finding that these privacy protections are necessary to prevent potential harm and unwarranted reputation damage. The effective date of the bill is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 547).
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0714, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for petitions, and the contents thereof, for injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information that can be used to identify a petitioner or respondent in such a petition for an injunction; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anne Gerwig (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #S1124 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Autopsy Reports of Certain Sudden and Unexpected deaths
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of infants or children who die suddenly and unexpectedly, or individuals of any age whose death is suspected to be caused by SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome), a condition involving irregular heart rhythms that can lead to sudden death. While these reports will generally be kept confidential, surviving parents and adult siblings of the deceased will still be allowed to view and obtain copies. The reports can also be shared with the Department of Health for epidemiological research and tracking, and with public health authorities for specific purposes, provided they maintain confidentiality. Additionally, deidentified information and aggregate data from these reports can be released to national research institutions for similar research goals. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill's stated public necessity is to protect the emotional well-being of families by preventing the widespread dissemination of sensitive autopsy findings, which could cause emotional distress and detract from the memory of the deceased, especially given the ease of sharing information online.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 406.11, F.S.; creating an exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of certain sudden and unexpected deaths; specifying circumstances under which such autopsy reports and certain information contained therein may be disclosed; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ileana Garcia (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #S0466 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Legal Assistants/Office of the Public Defender/Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for legal assistants working in the Office of the Public Defender and the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel. Specifically, the bill defines "legal assistant" as an employee of these offices who is not a public defender or counsel, and exempts their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs from public records requirements. The exemption also covers the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of these legal assistants. The bill includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that legal assistants may face potential risks from criminal defendants and their associates due to their work interactions. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless renewed by the Legislature. Additionally, the bill makes a conforming cross-reference change in another section of Florida statutes. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply retroactively to existing records.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “legal assistant”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current legal assistants employed by the office of the public defender and the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such legal assistants; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/12/2025
• Added: 11/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tommy Wright (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/12/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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FL bill #H1383 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions and Life-threatening Rare Diseases
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 499.0295 to make certain information in the Department of Health's annual report on experimental treatments for terminal conditions and life-threatening rare diseases confidential and exempt from public records requirements. Specifically, the health information and proprietary pricing details within these reports will be protected from public disclosure. The bill states this is a public necessity because releasing such sensitive personal health data could harm patients who are undergoing experimental treatments, as they have a strong expectation of privacy, and the potential harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit. This exemption will take effect if similar legislation is passed in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 499.0295, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements certain information contained in a public report published by the Department of Health relating to experimental treatment outcomes and safety signals; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gallop Franklin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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FL bill #S1440 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several provisions to exempt certain information held by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) from public records requirements, aiming to protect sensitive data and facilitate investigations. Specifically, it creates exemptions for information related to cybersecurity events involving loan originators, mortgage brokers, and lenders, as well as for certain information in reports of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The bill also expands existing exemptions for money services businesses to include documents related to cybersecurity incidents and information about virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers. Furthermore, it exempts customer personal information received by the OFR concerning data breaches at financial institutions and information received during applications to organize new state credit unions, including personal financial details and business plans. Finally, it exempts reports and records filed with the OFR concerning money laundering and terrorist financing, particularly those involving trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers, to prevent tipping off potential offenders and protect ongoing investigations, with most exemptions subject to future legislative review and repeal.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 494.00125, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to certain cybersecurity event provisions relating to information systems and customer information of loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 517.2015, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for certain information in reports of financial exploitation; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, and information security programs; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the office pursuant to certain cybersecurity events, documents relating to information systems, and customer information of money services businesses and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; specifying that certain provisions do not become effective under certain circumstances; providing statements of public necessity; amending s. 655.0171, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for customer personal information received by the office relating to breaches of security of financial institutions or received by the office as a result of investigations of such breaches under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; providing definitions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 655.057, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received by the office pursuant to applications for authority to organize new state credit unions and for certain information relating to specified persons; providing exceptions; defining the term “personal identifying information”; revising the date for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition, and trade secrets to incorporate the inclusion of trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions that are trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing a statement of public necessity; providing contingent effective dates.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Banking and Insurance, Rules, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H1373 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Judicial Qualifications Commission Employees
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs, of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, as well as the same information for their spouses and children, from public records requirements. This exemption is intended to protect these individuals from potential harassment and harm by disgruntled litigants who may target commission employees due to dissatisfaction with judicial proceedings or outcomes. The bill also includes provisions for legislative review and repeal of this exemption, specifies that it applies retroactively, and states that it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such employees; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bruce Antone (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #S0830 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption from public disclosure for certain personal identifying and location information of county and city administrative officials. Specifically, the bill protects the home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of current county administrators, deputy and assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy and assistant city managers. The exemption also extends to the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment of these officials' spouses and children, as well as the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill includes a statement of public necessity explaining that such information could be used to perpetrate fraud or acts of revenge against these public officials and their families, potentially jeopardizing their safety. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill provides a mechanism for officials to request the release of their exempt information and specifies that the exemption applies to information held before, on, or after the effective date, which is July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers, including the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Thomas Leek (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 12/09/2025
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H1361 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records Requests Pertaining to Law Enforcement Officers
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 119.07, which governs public records, by adding a new requirement for individuals seeking to inspect or copy public records related to a law enforcement officer, as defined in section 943.10(1) of Florida Statutes. Specifically, any person making such a request must present a valid driver's license or identification card issued by Florida or another state to the custodian of public records. The custodian is then required to keep a copy of this identification along with the request itself. This new rule, however, does not apply to law enforcement officers who are acting in their official capacity. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records requests pertaining to law enforcement officers; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; requiring certain identification from a person requesting to inspect or copy a public record relating to a law enforcement officer; requiring the custodian of public records to retain a copy of such identification; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marie Woodson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0447 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes court proceedings and records related to mental health and substance abuse treatment confidential and closed to the public, with exceptions for the respondent's consent or a judge's finding of good cause, and expands the exemption of certain information from public records to include petitions and applications for treatment, allowing disclosure to specific service providers and authorizing courts to use a respondent's name for case management purposes.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; amending ss. 394.464 and 397.6760, F.S.; specifying that all hearings relating to mental health and substance abuse, respectively, are confidential and closed to the public; providing exceptions; exempting certain information from public records requirements; expanding a public records exemption to include certain petitions and applications; authorizing disclosure of certain confidential and exempt documents to certain service providers; authorizing courts to use a respondent's name for certain purposes; revising applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; making technical changes; providing statements of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/18/2025
• Added: 11/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Patt Maney (R)*, Webster Barnaby (R), Johanna López (D), Jim Mooney (R), Bill Partington (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #H1265 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Insurance Regulation
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a privilege for certain information obtained by the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), a non-profit organization that helps state insurance regulators, during examinations or analyses of insurance companies, meaning this information cannot be subpoenaed or used as evidence in private lawsuits, though the Commissioner can use it for official duties and share it with other regulatory bodies and law enforcement if they agree to keep it confidential, and also creates exemptions from public records requirements for proprietary business information, like group capital calculations and liquidity stress tests, provided to the Office of Insurance Regulation by insurers, as well as biographical statements and related materials submitted to the office, with both the privilege and exemptions subject to legislative review and repeal in 2031.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; creating s. 624.28, F.S.; creating a privilege for documents, materials, and other information obtained by the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in the course of an examination or analysis; prohibiting the commissioner and certain persons from testifying in certain private civil actions; authorizing the commissioner to share certain information under certain circumstances; providing for reciprocity; providing definitions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the privilege; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 624.4212, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain proprietary business information provided to the Office of Insurance Regulation by an insurer; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain biographical statements, biographical affidavits, and supplementary materials related thereto provided to or obtained by the office; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Linda Chaney (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died in State Affairs Committee
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IL bill #SB2829 • Last Action 03/13/2026
MID-ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the boundaries of the Mid-Illinois Medical District and modifies the powers of its governing body, the Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission. The Commission will now hold a specific meeting in February of even-numbered years to elect its officers, and annual meetings for budgeting and other business, rather than just annual meetings for all purposes. Importantly, the Commission is prohibited from using eminent domain, a legal process to acquire private property for public use, for properties located within a specific area defined by 11th Street on the east, Madison Street on the north, Walnut Street on the west, and South Grand Avenue on the south. The bill also authorizes the Commission to construct or facilitate the construction of various facilities, including housing, educational buildings, and research facilities, and requires that the Commission's master plans be delivered to the advisory council and Springfield city council for their review, rather than requiring their approval.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Capital City Downtown Medical District Act. Provides that the Capital City Downtown Medical District is created in the City of Springfield to help build and sustain a vibrant and thriving downtown zone in the State's capital city by encouraging economic development, by increasing the number of people who reside, who are employed, who visit, and who study within the District, and by increasing the economic activity in the heart of downtown Springfield through commercial development, including mixed-use housing development, workforce housing, student housing, and middle-income housing within walking distance of government, healthcare, commercial, and educational facilities in and near the District. Provides that the Capital City Downtown Medical District Commission is created. Allows for rulemaking necessary to enforce the provisions of the Act by the Capital City Downtown Medical District Commission. Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Eminent Domain Act. Removes provisions concerning the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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FL bill #H1237 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to establish exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements related to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission. Specifically, it exempts a respiratory therapist's personal identifying information, beyond their name, license status, or number, from public disclosure unless the state that originally provided the information authorizes its release. It also exempts portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, its executive committee, or other committees where matters specifically exempted by federal or state law are discussed, from public meeting requirements. Furthermore, recordings, minutes, and records generated during these exempt meetings or portions of meetings will also be exempt from public records requirements. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to protect therapists' personal information and to allow Florida to participate in the compact, and they are subject to a future legislative review, set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless extended. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation, HB 1235, in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 468.3711, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a respiratory therapist's personal identifying information; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during exempt portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : William Conerly (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #S0812 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Sealed Criminal History Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands an existing law that allows certain criminal history records to be sealed, meaning they are kept confidential and not accessible to the public under Florida's public records law (s. 119.07(1), Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution). Specifically, it extends this confidentiality to sealed criminal history records of individuals who were found guilty of certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses or other specified acts. The bill also clarifies that a state attorney can access these sealed records for the purpose of prosecuting a subsequent case. Importantly, this expansion of the exemption is subject to a review process and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature takes action to save it from repeal, at which point the law would revert to its previous wording as of June 30, 2026, with some exceptions. The Legislature has declared this expansion a public necessity, stating that it helps individuals reintegrate into society by removing barriers to employment and housing, thereby promoting economic stability and reducing crime. The bill also includes a directive for the Division of Law Revision to update a reference to specific legislation and sets a contingent effective date tied to the passage of similar legislation.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 943.059, F.S.; expanding an existing public records exemption to include sealed criminal history records of persons adjudicated guilty of certain acts or nonviolent misdemeanor offenses; authorizing disclosure of criminal history records to a state attorney for a specified purpose; providing for future review and repeal of the expanded exemption; providing for reversion to specified statutory text if the exemption is not saved from repeal; providing for expiration; providing a directive to the Division of Law Revision; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Criminal Justice, Corey Simon (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
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FL bill #H0181 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./ Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Florida law to make records related to pawnbroker transactions, when delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement, confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they will not be accessible to the general public. This exemption is being added to the existing confidentiality provision for such records delivered to other law enforcement officials, with the Legislature finding that the sensitive and personal nature of this information necessitates its protection regardless of which law enforcement agency receives it. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and a repeal date of October 2, 2031, for this exemption, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and its effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, HB 1345, also becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 539.003, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records relating to pawnbroker transactions that are delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/15/2025
• Added: 10/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Bill Partington (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #H0729 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Protective Injunctions and Protection Orders
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's domestic violence protection laws to strengthen requirements around firearm surrender when a protective injunction is issued. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a final judgment on a domestic violence injunction is issued, the respondent must immediately surrender all firearms, ammunition, and concealed weapon licenses to local law enforcement. Law enforcement officers are required to take possession of these items, issue a receipt, and file documentation with the court. The bill establishes detailed procedures for firearm surrender, including allowing law enforcement to seek search warrants if firearms are not voluntarily surrendered. The legislation also provides mechanisms for temporary firearm transfers to another eligible person who can securely store the weapons, and establishes a process for returning firearms if the injunction is later vacated. Additionally, the bill modifies criminal penalties, changing the statute to make a second or subsequent violation of a protective injunction a third-degree felony. The new provisions aim to enhance victim safety by more rigorously controlling firearm access for individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders, with the law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to protective injunctions and protection orders; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; requiring a respondent to surrender to the local law enforcement agency all firearms, ammunition, and licenses to carry a concealed weapon or firearm after the issuance of a final judgment on an injunction for protection against domestic violence; providing for the surrender and storage of firearms, ammunition, and licenses to carry a concealed weapon or firearm after issuance of a protective injunction; requiring law enforcement agencies to develop certain policies and procedures; providing for return of firearms, ammunition, and licenses to carry a concealed weapon or firearm when a protective injunction is vacated, terminated, or otherwise rendered no longer affective; authorizing a respondent to elect to transfer all firearms and ammunition surrendered or seized by a law enforcement agency to another person under certain circumstances; amending s. 741.31, F.S.; revising the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent violation of an injunction for protection against domestic violence or a foreign protection order; providing an effective date. hb729-00
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• Introduced: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Robin Bartleman (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Anna Eskamani (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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FL bill #S1146 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Recordings of Protective Investigations
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for recordings of interviews conducted as part of a protective investigation by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), meaning these recordings will not be accessible to the general public under current public records laws like s. 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes. However, these recordings can still be released to individuals conducting the investigation, who must keep them confidential, or to the caregiver of the child involved in the investigation if requested in connection with a judicial proceeding, unless a court orders otherwise. This exemption is intended to protect the privacy of children and witnesses involved in abuse, abandonment, or neglect investigations, and it is scheduled for review and potential repeal on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that protecting sensitive interview details is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for children and the integrity of investigations, and it will take effect only if another related bill, SB 1144, also becomes law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 39.301, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings of interviews conducted as part of a protective investigation by the Department of Children and Families; authorizing the release of such recordings to certain persons; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #S1314 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section of Florida law to provide exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements related to the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow podiatric physicians to practice in multiple states more easily. Specifically, it exempts personal identifying information of podiatric physicians, other than their name, licensure status, and number, from public disclosure unless the state that originally provided the information authorizes its release. It also exempts certain meetings or portions of meetings of the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission, established to manage the compact, when they discuss sensitive and confidential matters, and exempts any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt meetings. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to allow Florida to participate in the compact and are subject to a sunset review, meaning they will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts them. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 461.0182, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Podiatric Medicine pursuant to the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #H1179 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Space Florida
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new law that exempts certain information held by Space Florida, a state agency focused on aerospace development, from public disclosure and open meetings requirements. Specifically, any trade secret, which is defined as confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage, held by Space Florida, its users, or space industry businesses will be kept private. This means that records containing these trade secrets will not be accessible to the public, and meetings where these secrets are discussed can be closed to the public. The bill states this exemption is a public necessity because protecting such information is crucial for attracting and retaining aerospace businesses, fostering economic growth, and preventing competitors from gaining an advantage. This exemption is temporary and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The bill also specifies that it will take effect on the same date as another piece of legislation, HB 1177, if that bill is passed in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 331.3261, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records and public meetings requirements for Space Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tyler Sirois (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died in Ways & Means Committee
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FL bill #S1346 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Department of Legal Affairs/Artificial Intelligence Violations
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for information gathered by the Department of Legal Affairs during investigations into violations related to artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, any information received by the department as part of a notification or investigation of an AI violation under section 501.1739, Florida Statutes, will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure until the investigation is completed or no longer active. This exemption is intended to prevent the premature release of information that could hinder investigations, protect sensitive personal and proprietary business information, and avoid revealing security vulnerabilities. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which this confidential information can still be shared, such as for official duties, public notification if it aids in locating victims, or with other government entities. After an investigation concludes, certain information, including personal identifying details, computer forensic reports, and proprietary business information, will remain confidential. This exemption is subject to a legislative review and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity explaining why this exemption is crucial for effective investigations and to prevent further harm to individuals and businesses.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.1739, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain violations relating to artificial intelligence violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Colleen Burton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died in Commerce and Tourism
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FL bill #S0268 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Emergency Department Physicians
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill defines an "emergency department physician" as a licensed physician working in a hospital's emergency department and creates an exemption from public records laws for certain personal information of these physicians, their spouses, and their children under 26 years old, including their home addresses, personal phone numbers, dates of birth, and the names and locations of schools or daycare facilities their children attend. This exemption is retroactive and requires agencies holding this information to maintain its exempt status if the individual requests it and provides sworn confirmation of their eligibility, and the agency must continue to protect the information until the exemption no longer applies. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that emergency department physicians are vulnerable to violence and harassment due to the nature of their work, and that releasing their personal information could endanger them and their families, with this harm outweighing any public benefit from disclosure. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “emergency department physician”; providing exemptions from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians and the spouses and certain children of such emergency department physicians; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; requiring certain agencies that are custodians of the exempt information to maintain the exempt status of such information under certain circumstances; specifying procedures for requesting an agency to maintain the exempt status of such information; providing that an individual has a duty to withdraw a request if the exemption no longer applies to him or her; requiring custodial agencies to maintain the exempt status of such information until the exemption no longer applies to the individual; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/23/2025
• Added: 10/24/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Health Policy, Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*, Gayle Harrell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S0370 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Commissioners of the Florida Commission on Human Relations
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption from public disclosure for personal identifying information of current or former personnel and commissioners of the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Specifically, the bill protects home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these personnel and commissioners, as well as the names, addresses, and employment information of their spouses and children. The exemption also covers the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill provides a specific rationale for this exemption, noting that releasing such information could potentially expose these individuals and their families to physical and emotional harm from disgruntled individuals who may have been subject to the commission's investigations or actions. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill reflects a legislative determination that the potential harm to these personnel and their families outweighs the public benefit of disclosing their personal information, and it aims to protect them from potential threats or acts of revenge related to their professional duties.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of certain current or former personnel and commissioners of the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the spouses and children of such current or former personnel and commissioners; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/04/2025
• Added: 11/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracie Davis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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UT bill #HB0597 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Alcohol Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various provisions of Utah law related to alcohol, primarily focusing on definitions, licensing, operational requirements, and pricing. Key changes include updating definitions for terms like "community location" and "hotel," modifying proximity requirements for certain licenses, and introducing new rules for verifying proof of age, particularly for individuals appearing 35 years old or younger. The bill also adjusts pricing and markup regulations for alcoholic products, allows for rounding in cash transactions to make exact change, and modifies the operational requirements for state stores, package agencies, and various retail licenses, including restaurants, hotels, and arenas. Additionally, it revises procedures for internal audits within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services and clarifies rules regarding event permits and the sale of alcoholic beverages at specific venues.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to alcohol.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeff Burton (R)*, Jerry Stevenson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #H0607 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Industries and Professional Activities
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and streamlines various licensing, regulatory, and professional activities within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The bill makes several key changes: it transitions licensing authority from various professional boards directly to the department, removes many continuing education requirements, changes license renewal periods from biennial (every 2 years) to quadrennial (every 4 years), eliminates certain advisory boards and commissions, and updates various administrative procedures across multiple professional fields including real estate, construction, veterinary medicine, accounting, and others. The bill also modifies requirements for professional licensing, such as education, experience, and examination standards, and provides more flexibility for veterans seeking professional licenses. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to standardize language across different professional licensing statutes and transfer rulemaking and enforcement powers from individual boards to the department. The changes aim to simplify regulatory processes, reduce administrative burdens, and potentially lower costs for professionals while maintaining public safety standards.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to industries and professional activities; amending s. 20.165, F.S.; renaming, removing, and redesignating specified boards, commissions, and councils established within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; changing the office locations of certain divisions; prohibiting extension or renewal of certain leases; requiring the department to provide to the Division of Professions a summary of changes to statutory law within a specified time period after adjournment of session; repealing ss. 310.011, 310.032, 310.042, 455.2124, 455.2228, 468.384, 468.399, 468.4315, 468.4337, 468.4338, 468.521, 468.522, 468.523, 468.605, 468.8316, 468.8416, 471.0195, 472.007, 472.008, 472.009, 472.017, 472.018, 472.019, 473.303, 474.204, 474.205, 474.206, 475.02, 475.03, 475.04, 475.045, 475.05, 475.10, 476.054, 476.064, 477.015, 481.205, 481.2055, 481.305, 482.243, 489.107, 489.507, 492.103, 499.01211, 559.9221, and 570.81, F.S., relating to the Board of Pilot Commissioners; oath of members of the Board of Pilot Commissioners; organization and meetings of the board; proration of continuing education; barbers and cosmetologists and instruction on HIV and AIDS; the Florida Board of hb607-01-c1 Auctioneers; expenditure of excess funds; the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers; continuing education; reactivation and continuing education; the Board of Employee Leasing Companies membership, appointments, and terms; rules of the board; applicability of s. 20.165 and chapter 455; the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board; continuing education; Florida Building Code training for engineers; the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers; rules of the board; board headquarters; continuing education; continuing education for reactivating a license; the Board of Veterinary Medicine; board headquarters; renewal of license; the Board of Accountancy; the Barbers' Board; organization, headquarters, personnel, and meetings of the board; the Board of Cosmetology; the Board of Architecture and Interior Design; authority of the board to make rules; the Florida Real Estate Commission; delegation of powers and duties; legal services; duty of commission to educate members of profession; the Florida Real Estate Commission Education and Research Foundation; power of commission to enact bylaws and rules and decide questions of practice; seal; the Board of Landscape Architecture; the Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council; the hb607-01-c1 Construction Industry Licensing Board; the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board; the Board of Professional Geologists; the Drug Wholesale Distributor Advisory Council; the Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council; and the Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee, respectively; amending ss. 120.54, 212.08, 215.5586, 215.55871, 309.01, 310.0015, 310.002, 310.051, 310.061, 310.071, 310.073, 310.075, 310.081, 310.101, 310.102, 310.111, 310.121, 310.131, 310.142, 310.151, 310.183, 310.185, 326.002, 326.006, 376.303, 381.0065, 403.868, 403.9329, 440.02, 448.26, 455.203, 455.271, 468.382, 468.385, 468.3851, 468.3852, 468.3855, 468.386, 468.387, 468.388, 468.389, 468.392, 468.393, 468.395, 468.396, 468.397, 468.398, 468.404, 468.407, 468.431, 468.433, 468.4336, 468.435, 468.436, 468.520, 468.522, 468.524, 468.5245, 468.525, 468.526, 468.527, 468.5275, 468.529, 468.530, 468.531, 468.532, 468.603, 468.606, 468.607, 468.613, 468.619, 468.621, 468.627, 468.629, 468.631, 468.8312, 468.8315, 468.8412, 468.8415, 468.8417, 468.8419, 469.004, 469.012, 469.013, 471.011, 471.017, 471.019, 471.045, 472.003, 472.005, 472.006, 472.011, 472.0202, 472.0203, 473.302, 473.3035, 473.304, 473.305, 473.306, 473.309, 473.3101, 473.311, 473.3125, 473.313, 473.314, hb607-01-c1 473.315, 473.316, 473.319, 473.3205, 473.321, 473.322, 473.323, 474.202, 474.2065, 474.207, 474.211, 474.2125, 474.213, 474.214, 474.215, 474.216, 474.2165, 474.217, 474.221, 475.451, 476.034, 476.074, 476.114, 476.134, 476.144, 476.154, 476.155, 476.192, 476.204, 476.214, 476.234, 477.013, 477.0135, 477.016, 477.018, 477.019, 477.0201, 477.0212, 477.022, 477.025, 477.026, 477.0263, 477.028, 477.029, 481.203, 481.207, 481.209, 481.211, 481.215, 481.217, 481.219, 481.221, 481.222, 481.223, 481.225, 481.2251, 481.303, 481.306, 481.307, 481.309, 481.310, 481.311, 481.313, 481.315, 481.317, 481.323, 481.325, 489.103, 489.105, 489.108, 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.1131, 489.1136, 489.114, 489.115, 489.116, 489.117, 489.118, 489.119, 489.1195, 489.121, 489.126, 489.127, 489.129, 489.131, 489.132, 489.133, 489.1401, 489.1402, 489.141, 489.142, 489.1425, 489.143, 489.1455, 489.146, 489.505, 489.509, 489.510, 489.511, 489.513, 489.514, 489.515, 489.516, 489.5161, 489.517, 489.518, 489.5185, 489.519, 489.520, 489.521, 489.522, 489.523, 489.525, 489.533, 489.5335, 489.537, 489.552, 492.102, 492.104, 492.105, 492.1051, 492.106, 492.107, 492.108, 492.109, 492.1101, 492.111, 492.113, 493.6101, 493.6105, 493.6106, 493.6111, 493.6113, 493.6116, 493.6118, 493.6120, 493.6123, 493.6201, 493.6202, hb607-01-c1 493.6203, 493.6301, 493.6302, 493.6303, 493.6304, 493.631, 493.6401, 493.6402, 493.6403, 493.6406, 499.067, 501.015, 501,609, 507.03, 514.0315, 514.075, 527,03, 539.001, 553.79, 553.791, 553.998, 559.904, 559.928, 627.192, 633.216, and 713.01, F.S.; providing licensing authority to the department rather than licensing boards; removing continuing education requirements; revising licensure renewal periods; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 259.1053, F.S.; removing the Babcock Ranch Advisory Group; amending s. 339.035, F.S.; revising the requirements for accessibility of elevators for the physically handicapped; amending s. 455.02, F.S.; specifying that certain license application requirements apply only to certain professions; amending s. 468.609, F.S.; revising the standards for certification as a building code inspector or plans examiner; amending s. 471.007, F.S.; providing for abolishment of the Board of Professional Engineers; amending s. 471.015, F.S.; revising who the department must certify as qualified for a license by endorsement for the practice of engineering; amending s. 473.308, F.S.; revising the education and work experience requirements for a certified public accountant license; directing the department to prescribe hb607-01-c1 specified coursework for licensure; revising requirements for licensure by endorsement; removing provisions relating to licensure of applicants with work experience in foreign countries; providing applicability; creating s. 473.3085, F.S.; requiring an international applicant who seeks licensure as a certified public accountant in this state to meet specified criteria prescribed by the department; requiring such applicants to apply to the department; requiring such applicants to create and maintain an online account with the department; providing that the applicant's e-mail address serves as the primary means of communication from the department; requiring an applicant to submit any change in certain information within a specified timeframe through the department's online system; requiring the department to certify an applicant who meets certain requirements; requiring the department to adopt rules; amending s. 473.3141, F.S.; revising requirements for certified public accountants licensed in another state or a territory of the United States to practice in this state without obtaining a license; amending s. 474.2021, F.S.; revising requirements relating to prescriptions by veterinarians practicing telehealth; providing licensing authority to the department rather than hb607-01-c1 licensing boards; amending s. 475.17, F.S.; removing postlicensure education requirements for brokers, broker associates, and sales associates; amending ss. 475.175 and 475.180, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 475.182, F.S.; removing continuing education requirements for licensure renewal as a broker, a broker associate, and a sales associate; amending s. 475.183, F.S.; removing continuing education requirements for licensure renewal due to inactive status; amending ss. 475.25, 475.611, 475.612, 475.614, 475.6145, 475.6147, 475.615, 475.617, 475.6171, 475.618, 475.619, 475.621, 475.6222, 475.6235, 475.624, 475.6245, 475.625, 475.626, 475.627, 475.628, 475.629, 475.630, 475.631, F.S.; revising provisions pertaining to the board to transfer powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; amending s. 475.613, F.S.; granting certain authority to the department, rather than the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board; amending s. 476.184, F.S.; requiring the department to adopt rules; requiring a mobile barbershop to comply with all licensure and operating requirements that apply to a barbershop at a fixed location; providing an exception; requiring a mobile barbershop to have a hb607-01-c1 permanent business address in a specified location; requiring that certain records be kept at the permanent business address; requiring a mobile barbershop licenseholder to file with the department a written monthly itinerary that provides certain information; requiring that a licenseholder comply with certain laws and ordinances; amending s. 476.188, F.S.; providing that a barbershop must be licensed with the department, rather than registered; authorizing the practice of barbering to be performed in a location other than a licensed barbershop under certain circumstances; amending s. 481.213, F.S.; revising who the department shall certify as qualified for a license by endorsement in the practice of architecture; amending s. 481.321, F.S.; revising provisions relating to seals and display of certificate number of registered landscape architects; amending s. 499.012, F.S.; revising permit application requirements for sale, transfer, assignment, or lease; removing permit application requirements for a prescription drug wholesale distributor to include a designated representative; amending s. 499.0121, F.S.; removing a designated representative as a responsible person who must be listed by a wholesale distributor; exempting specified establishments that store, hb607-01-c1 warehouse, or hold prescription drugs not listed as a controlled substance from certain requirements; requiring such establishments to maintain certain records; requiring that such records be made readily available or available within a specified time period for inspection in certain circumstances; requiring such records to be maintained for a specified time period; amending s. 499.041, F.S.; removing a requirement that the department assess each person applying for certification as a designated representative a fee, plus the cost of processing a criminal history record check; creating s. 624.341, F.S.; providing legislative findings; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to accept and process certain fingerprints; specifying procedures for submitting and processing fingerprints; providing fees for fingerprinting; authorizing the department to exchange certain records with the Office of Insurance Regulation for certain purposes; specifying that fingerprints must be submitted in accordance with certain rules; authorizing fingerprints to be submitted through a third-party vendor authorized by the department; requiring the department to conduct certain background checks; requiring certain background checks to be conducted through the Federal hb607-01-c1 Bureau of Investigation; requiring that fingerprints be submitted and entered into a specified system; specifying who bears the costs of fingerprint processing; requiring the office to review certain background checks results and to make certain determinations; requiring that certain criminal history records be used by the office for certain purposes; amending s. 468.609, F.S.; revising the standards for certification as a building code inspector or plans examiner; amending s. 471.007, F.S.; providing for abolishment of the Board of Professional Engineers; amending s. 471.015, F.S.; revising who the department must certify as qualified for a license by endorsement for the practice of engineering; amending s. 473.308, F.S.; revising the education and work experience requirements for a certified public accountant license; directing the department to prescribe specified coursework for licensure; revising requirements for licensure by endorsement; removing provisions relating to licensure of applicants with work experience in foreign countries; providing applicability; creating s. 473.3085, F.S.; requiring an international applicant who seeks licensure as a certified public accountant in this state to meet specified criteria prescribed by hb607-01-c1 the department; requiring such applicants to apply to the department; requiring such applicants to create and maintain an online account with the department; providing that the applicant's e-mail address serves as the primary means of communication from the department; requiring an applicant to submit any change in certain information within a specified timeframe through the department's online system; requiring the department to certify an applicant who meets certain requirements; requiring the department to adopt rules; amending s. 473.312, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 473.3141, F.S.; revising requirements for certified public accountants licensed in another state or a territory of the United States to practice in this state without obtaining a license; amending s. 474.2021, F.S.; revising requirements relating to prescriptions by veterinarians practicing telehealth; providing licensing authority to the department rather than licensing boards; amending s. 475.17, F.S.; removing postlicensure education requirements for brokers, broker associates, and sales associates; amending ss. 475.175 and 475.180, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 475.182, F.S.; removing continuing education hb607-01-c1 requirements for licensure renewal as a broker, a broker associate, and a sales associate; amending s. 475.183, F.S.; removing continuing education requirements for licensure renewal due to inactive status; amending ss. 475.25, 475.611, 475.612, 475.614, 475.6145, 475.6147, 475.615, 475.617, 475.6171, 475.618, 475.619, 475.621, 475.6222, 475.6235, 475.624, 475.6245, 475.625, 475.626, 475.627, 475.628, 475.629, 475.630, and 475.631, F.S.; revising provisions pertaining to the board to transfer powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board to the department; amending s. 475.613, F.S.; granting certain authority to the department, rather than the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board; amending s. 476.184, F.S.; requiring the department to adopt rules; requiring a mobile barbershop to comply with all licensure and operating requirements that apply to a barbershop at a fixed location; providing an exception; requiring a mobile barbershop to have a permanent business address in a specified location; requiring that certain records be kept at the permanent business address; requiring a mobile barbershop licenseholder to file with the department a written monthly itinerary that provides certain information; requiring that a licenseholder comply hb607-01-c1 with certain laws and ordinances; amending s. 476.188, F.S.; providing that a barbershop must be licensed with the department, rather than registered; authorizing the practice of barbering to be performed in a location other than a licensed barbershop under certain circumstances; amending s. 481.213, F.S.; revising who the department shall certify as qualified for a license by endorsement in the practice of architecture; amending s. 481.321, F.S.; revising provisions relating to seals and display of certificate number of registered landscape architects; amending s. 499.012, F.S.; revising permit application requirements for sale, transfer, assignment, or lease; removing permit application requirements for a prescription drug wholesale distributor to include a designated representative; amending s. 499.0121, F.S.; removing a designated representative as a responsible person who must be listed by a wholesale distributor; amending s. 499.041, F.S.; removing a requirement that the department assess each person applying for certification as a designated representative a fee, plus the cost of processing a criminal history record check; creating s. 624.341, F.S.; providing legislative findings; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to accept and process certain hb607-01-c1 fingerprints; specifying procedures for submitting and processing fingerprints; providing fees for fingerprinting; authorizing the department to exchange certain records with the Office of Insurance Regulation for certain purposes; specifying that fingerprints must be submitted in accordance with certain rules; authorizing fingerprints to be submitted through a third-party vendor authorized by the department; requiring the department to conduct certain background checks; requiring certain background checks to be conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation; requiring that fingerprints be submitted and entered into a specified system; specifying who bears the costs of fingerprint processing; requiring the office to review certain background check results and to make certain determinations; requiring that certain criminal history records be used by the office for certain purposes; providing effective dates.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Taylor Yarkosky (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 12/15/2025
• Last Action: Died in Commerce Committee
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IL bill #SB3419 • Last Action 03/13/2026
TRANSIT-DISABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase the representation and involvement of individuals with disabilities in the governance and advisory bodies of public transit systems in Illinois. It mandates that the member representing individuals with disabilities on the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform must either be a person with a disability or have demonstrated advocacy experience for disability transportation needs. Furthermore, it requires that one member of the Chicago Transit Authority Board be a person with a disability who lives within and uses the Authority's services. The bill also stipulates that one director on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board must be a person with a disability with transportation expertise, appointed with input from disability advocacy groups. Additionally, the Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will now serve on the Suburban Bus Board, and one director on the Commuter Rail Board will be a person with a disability who uses its services, also appointed with recommendations from disability advocacy organizations. Finally, the Chicago Transit Authority, Suburban Bus Board, and Commuter Rail Board are each required to establish an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Advisory Committee to provide guidance on accessibility and compliance with the ADA for fixed-route and paratransit services.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the member appointed to the Committee to represent individuals with disabilities shall either be an individual with a disability or an individual who has demonstrated experience advocating for and advancing the accessibility and transportation needs of individuals with disabilities. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that one of the members of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability who lives within the Authority's service area and uses the services provided by the Authority. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that one of the Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability with expertise in transportation and shall be appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that one of the directors of the Suburban Bus Board shall be the Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (rather than appointed by the Mayor of Chicago). Provides that one of the directors of the Commuter Rail Board shall be a person with a disability who uses the services provided by the Commuter Rail Division and appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, and the Commuter Rail Board shall each establish and maintain an ADA Advisory Committee to advise the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, or the Commuter Rail Board on accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as it relates to fixed route and paratransit service.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Ram Villivalam (D)*, Adriane Johnson (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Napoleon Harris (D), Laura Murphy (D), Mike Simmons (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Mark Walker (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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UT bill #HB0366 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Judicial Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's judicial system, most notably by establishing a new "Constitutional Court" which would have exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions challenging the constitutionality of state laws or the Utah Constitution, seeking declaratory judgments or injunctive relief against state entities or officials, and would be a court of record with statewide jurisdiction. The bill also modifies how interest is calculated on judgments, adjusts the retention election timelines for judges, clarifies the composition and responsibilities of various judicial bodies, and updates salary structures for judges. Additionally, it outlines procedures for the new Constitutional Court, including its jurisdiction, venue, judge appointments, and decision-making processes, and amends existing laws to include the Constitutional Court where appropriate, such as in definitions of "public official" and in rules regarding judicial vacancies and nominating commissions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses issues related to the judiciary.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jordan Teuscher (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #H1055 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./State Attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution Nonlegal Support Staff
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs, of current state attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff, as well as their spouses and children, from public records requirements. This exemption is considered a public necessity because these individuals may be targeted for revenge due to the sensitive nature of the criminal justice information they handle, potentially jeopardizing their safety and that of their families. The bill also includes provisions for legislative review and repeal of this exemption, allows for retroactive application, and conforms a cross-reference in another statute related to public records.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current state attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff and the spouses and children of such nonlegal support staff; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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IL bill #SB2327 • Last Action 03/13/2026
DCFS-CULTURAL OMBUDSMAN
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman within the Department of Children and Family Services to secure the rights of youth and families involved with the department. The Ombudsman will be appointed by the Governor with Senate approval for a 4-year term, with the first term expiring February 1, 2028. The Ombudsman must be over 21, have a bachelor's or advanced degree, and possess expertise in the department's operations, investigations, civil rights advocacy, and cultural awareness. The office will have broad powers to review department operations, investigate complaints, advocate for youth, inspect facilities, and provide confidential assistance to youth and families. The Ombudsman will be required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly and Governor detailing the office's activities, including aggregated data about investigations and systemic recommendations. The bill establishes strict conflict of interest rules for the Ombudsman and deputies, prohibits retaliation against those who file complaints, and mandates that the department provide full access and cooperation to the Ombudsman. Importantly, the Ombudsman cannot investigate criminal behavior but must refer such cases to appropriate authorities. The office will maintain confidentiality of complaints and complainants, with records protected from public disclosure except by court order.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the purpose of the amendatory Act is to create within the Department of Children and Family Services the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman for the purpose of securing the rights of youth and families that are subject to investigation, collaboration, or other correspondence with the Department of Children and Family Services. Provides that the Governor shall appoint the Independent Cultural Ombudsman with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of 4 years, with the first term expiring February 1, 2028. Permits the Ombudsman to employ deputies and other support staff as deemed necessary. Sets forth the academic and age requirements for the Ombudsman and deputies. Contains provisions concerning conflicts of interest; Ombudsman duties and powers; Department duties; Ombudsman reporting requirements; complaints made to the Ombudsman by or on behalf of youth and families that concern Department operations or staff; the confidentiality of records; and Ombudsman promotion efforts aimed at raising awareness of the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/08/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Ram Villivalam (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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MS bill #HB1532 • Last Action 03/13/2026
"The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act"; create.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act," establishes a new process for addressing fraudulent filings made with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office, which handles registrations for various business entities like corporations and limited liability companies. If a person, referred to as a "complainant," believes a document filed with an entity was unauthorized and intended to alter ownership, registered agent information, or impersonate another person's identity, they can submit a "declaration of wrongful filing" to the Office of the Secretary of State. This declaration must include specific details about the entity, the complainant, and evidence supporting their claim, and must be notarized. The Secretary of State's Office will then notify the filer of the allegations, and if the filer fails to respond within 30 days, the filing will be deemed fraudulent, and a final order will be issued. If the filer does respond, the office will make a preliminary determination, and both parties will have an opportunity to provide further information before a final decision is made. If a filing is deemed fraudulent, it will be treated as if it never existed, and if an entity was registered using someone's identity without authorization, that entity will be dissolved. The bill also clarifies that data submitted as part of this process is generally considered nonpublic and exempt from public records requests, with exceptions for dissemination to law enforcement or under court order. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to extend the timeframe from ten to sixty days for the Secretary of State to refuse and return documents that do not meet filing requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create New Sections 79-39-1, 79-39-3, 79-39-5, 79-39-7, 79-39-9, 79-39-11, 79-39-13, 79-39-15 And 79-39-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Business Fraud Prevention Act; To Amend Sections 79-4-1.25 And 79-29-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Clay Mansell (R)*, Kevin Felsher (R)*, Jeff Hale (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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FL bill #S0410 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Private Investigators
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new exemption to Florida's public records laws that protects personal identifying information for current and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), as well as their spouses and children. Specifically, the bill exempts home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, places of employment, and school/daycare locations from public disclosure requirements. The legislative rationale emphasizes the sensitive nature of private investigative work, which often involves uncovering fraud or locating missing persons, and the potential risks of retaliation or harassment if personal information becomes publicly accessible. The exemption is not permanent; it is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill argues that protecting this information balances public transparency with the personal safety of private investigators and their families, and it will apply retroactively. The exemption will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing time for implementation and review.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the spouses and children of such private investigators; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/05/2025
• Added: 11/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Commerce and Tourism, Keith Truenow (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S1162 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to make correspondence and communications with the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee confidential and exempt from public disclosure, meaning these records would not be accessible to the public under the state's open records laws. The Office of the Corrections Ombudsman is an independent body that investigates complaints and concerns related to correctional facilities, and the Corrections Oversight Committee provides oversight of these facilities. The bill argues this exemption is a public necessity to protect incarcerated individuals from retaliation by correctional officers if they report issues, and to encourage open communication with the Ombudsman's office about conditions within correctional facilities. The bill also includes a contingent effective date, meaning it will only become law if similar legislation is passed in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 11.92, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for correspondence and communications with the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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IL bill #SB0241 • Last Action 03/13/2026
EPA-RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFI Program) to support the expansion of renewable fuel infrastructure in Illinois. The Department of Agriculture will administer the program, creating a Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund that will receive $3 million per quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund (subject to certain balance restrictions) from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The program will provide grants to petroleum marketers, terminal operators, and other eligible companies to help them modify and install equipment for storing and dispensing higher blends of ethanol (greater than E-10) and biodiesel (greater than B-10). Grant recipients are limited to a maximum of $1 million in total funding, with no single site receiving more than $100,000, and must cover at least 50% of the equipment installation costs. The bill also creates a Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Task Force composed of 10 members from petroleum industry and agricultural associations who will provide annual feedback on the program's effectiveness. Eligible expenditures include tank modifications, tanks, piping, fuel dispensers, and other equipment deemed necessary by the Department of Agriculture. Importantly, no public bodies are eligible to receive funding under this program.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall provide grants to petroleum marketers, petroleum terminal operators, and any other companies that the Department of Agriculture determines are eligible for grant funding. Provides that eligible expenditures include tank modifications, tanks, piping, and fuel dispensers. Provides that an eligible grant recipient shall not receive more than $1,000,000 in grant funding. Provides that no funding under the program shall be made available to a public body. Creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund, unless the Underground Storage Tank Fund has a balance at or below $75,000,000. Creates the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Task Force. Sets forth membership and duties of the Task Force. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 01/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 10 : Mike Halpin (D)*, Willie Preston (D), Christopher Belt (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Dave Koehler (D), Patrick Joyce (D), Ram Villivalam (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Steve McClure (R), Andrew Chesney (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 01/22/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #SB2728 • Last Action 03/13/2026
SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Mobile Panic Alert System Act, also known as Alyssa's Law, which requires public schools, including charter schools, to implement a mobile panic alert system starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The system, called "Alyssa's Alert", must be capable of connecting various emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between first responder agencies and integrate with local 911 infrastructure. The State Board of Education will be responsible for issuing a competitive solicitation to contract for a mobile panic alert system and will establish a grant program to reimburse school districts for the costs of implementing these systems. The bill creates a special Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund to support these efforts, and schools that have already implemented comparable systems prior to July 1, 2026, will be exempt from the new requirements. Additionally, the bill amends existing education laws to include the Mobile Panic Alert System Act as a mandatory requirement for charter schools, ensuring that all public schools in Illinois will be equipped with this emergency communication technology.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Mobile Panic Alert System Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Alyssa's Law. Requires, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, each public school to implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting diverse emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies. Allows a school district to implement additional strategies or systems to ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies in a school security emergency. Sets forth provisions requiring a competitive contract solicitation. Subject to appropriation, requires the State Board of Education to establish and administer a Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Program for the purpose of issuing grants to reimburse school districts for the cost of mobile panic alert systems from moneys appropriated from the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund. Amends the State Finance Act and the School Code to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Willie Preston (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 10/28/2025
• Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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FL bill #H0547 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Injunctions for Protection
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new legal category called "serious violence by a known person" and expands Florida's existing injunction for protection laws to include this new type of protective order. The bill defines "serious violence" as an act of violence between individuals who know each other that causes "serious bodily injury", which is specifically defined as a physical condition creating a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of a bodily function. Individuals who have been victims of such serious violence, or parents/legal guardians of minor children who have been victims, can now file a protective injunction in circuit court, provided they have reported the violence to law enforcement and are cooperating with any criminal proceedings. The bill amends multiple sections of Florida statutes to incorporate this new category of protection, including provisions related to court procedures, law enforcement responsibilities, and restrictions on the respondent. The new injunction type follows similar procedural requirements as existing injunctions for repeat, dating, and sexual violence, such as prohibiting the clerk of court from charging filing fees, requiring law enforcement to serve the injunction, and creating mechanisms for electronic transmission of injunction information. The bill aims to provide additional legal protections for victims of serious violence by someone they know, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to injunctions for protection; amending s. 784.046, F.S.; defining the terms "serious violence by a known person" and "serious bodily injury"; creating a cause of action for an injunction for protection in cases of serious violence by a known person; specifying the persons who have standing to file such injunction for protection in circuit court if specified conditions are met; prohibiting the clerk of the court from assessing a fee for the filing of such injunction for protection; requiring the clerk of the court to provide the petitioner with a certified copy of such injunction for protection; providing requirements for such petition for injunction for protection; providing requirements for a temporary or final judgment on such injunction for protection; requiring the clerk of the court to electronically transmit copies of specified documents within a certain timeframe after a court issues such injunction for protection; requiring law enforcement officers to accept a certified copy of such injunction for protection from the petitioner and immediately serve it upon a respondent; providing requirements for inclusion of such injunction for protection in a specified statewide communication system; requiring hb547-00 that a respondent be held in custody if he or she is arrested for committing an act of serious violence by a known person in violation of an injunction for protection until being brought before the court; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; making technical changes; amending ss. 44.407, 61.13, 61.1825, 394.4597, 394.4598, 741.313, 784.047, 784.048, and 934.03, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 28.2221 (8)(a), (c), and (d), 28.35(2)(i), 57.105(8), 61.1827(1), 741.311(2), 741.315(2), 790.401(2)(e) and (3)(c), 901.15(6), 901.41(5), 921.141(6)(p), 921.1425(7)(j), 921.1427(7)(i), and 934.425(3), F.S.; relating to electronic access to official records, Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, the awarding of attorney fees, identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services, Hope Card Program for persons issued orders of protection, recognition of foreign protection orders, risk protection orders, when arrest by a law enforcement officer without a warrant is lawful, prearrest diversion programs, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital felonies, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment hb547-00 for capital sexual battery, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital human trafficking of vulnerable persons for sexual exploitation, and installation or use of tracking devices or applications, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 784.046, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anne Gerwig (R)*, Fentrice Driskell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0891 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of the Corrections Ombudsman
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for correspondence and communications between incarcerated individuals, the public, and the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman, including the Ombudsman, committee members, and office staff. These communications will be confidential and exempt from standard public records disclosure requirements. The bill provides a rationale for this exemption, stating that public disclosure could potentially jeopardize the safety of incarcerated persons and might discourage open communication about correctional facility conditions. The exemption is designed to protect individuals from potential retaliation by correctional officers who may be under investigation as a result of these communications. The public records exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it through the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which is a standard procedure for temporary public records exemptions in Florida. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of a related bill (HB 889) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 11.92, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for correspondence and communications with the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee; providing for future review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Susan L. Valdés (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/23/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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IL bill #SB3316 • Last Action 03/13/2026
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force Act, creating a task force within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to review and recommend improvements to Illinois laws and practices affecting "emerging adults," defined as individuals aged 18 to 25. The task force, composed of legislative members, state agency designees, judges, attorneys, public defenders, and representatives from various community organizations and individuals with lived experience, will hold public meetings across different regions of Illinois and must convene its first meeting within 60 days of member appointments. Its duties include examining how the criminal justice system, from pretrial to reentry, impacts this age group, considering developmental science that shows emerging adults have different decision-making capacities than older adults, and exploring successful models from other jurisdictions. The task force is required to submit an interim report with preliminary findings by January 31, 2027, and a final report with comprehensive recommendations, including draft legislation and fiscal impacts, by December 1, 2027, after which the Act will be repealed on June 30, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force Act. Establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Provides that the Task Force shall hold public meetings. Requires at least 3 meetings of the Task Force to be held in different regions of Illinois. Provides that the first meeting of the Task Force shall be held within 60 days after the appointment of its members. Provides that the Task Force shall review Illinois law and practices affecting emerging adults across pretrial, sentencing, corrections, supervision, and reentry. Provides that the Task Force shall develop recommendations for statutory, policy, and programmatic improvements to the Illinois criminal justice system. Allows any Task Force member to prepare a written dissent or statement of concern regarding any finding or recommendation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit an interim report summarizing preliminary findings, analyses, and recommendations, to the Governor and the General Assembly, no later than January 31, 2027. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a final report, including all final findings and recommendations, draft statutory language, and estimated fiscal impacts, no later than December 1, 2027. Repeals the Act on June 30, 2028. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Lakesia Collins (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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FL bill #H0821 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Autopsy Reports of Sudden and Expected Deaths
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of infants, children, or individuals of any age who die suddenly and unexpectedly or are suspected to have died from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS). The bill allows these confidential autopsy reports to be viewed and copied by the deceased's surviving parents and adult siblings, shared with the Department of Health for epidemiological research while maintaining their confidential status, submitted to public health authorities in accordance with federal regulations, and used to create deidentified aggregate data for national research institutions. The exemption is designed to protect the emotional well-being of the deceased's family by preventing widespread unauthorized dissemination of sensitive medical information through digital platforms. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reenacts it. The legislation acknowledges the potential emotional harm that could result from public release of detailed autopsy reports, particularly in cases of sudden and unexpected deaths, and seeks to provide privacy and protection for grieving families.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 406.11, F.S.; creating an exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of certain sudden and unexpected deaths; specifying circumstances under which such autopsy reports and certain information contained therein may be disclosed; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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FL bill #S1514 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Space Florida
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revives and amends a law to make certain information held by Space Florida, a state agency focused on spaceport development and the space industry, confidential and exempt from public records requirements if it qualifies as a trade secret, which is defined as proprietary information that gives a business a competitive advantage. This exemption also applies to portions of Space Florida's board of directors' meetings where these trade secrets are discussed, allowing those portions to be closed to the public and exempt from public meetings requirements, and any records generated during these closed meetings will also be kept confidential. The bill specifies that Space Florida must inform the public in writing if a requested record contains a trade secret, and this exemption is subject to legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that protecting trade secrets is crucial for Space Florida to attract and retain businesses in the space industry, as disclosure could harm economic development and give competitors an unfair advantage.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; reviving, reenacting, and amending s. 331.326, F.S., relating to confidentiality of information relating to trade secrets; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by Space Florida which is a trade secret; providing that portions of meetings of Space Florida’s board of directors during which such confidential and exempt information is discussed are closed to the public and exempt from public meetings requirements; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records generated during closed portions of such meetings; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S0292 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Appellate Court Clerks
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for personal identifying and location information of appellate court clerks. Specifically, the bill defines an "appellate court clerk" as a person appointed as a clerk of the Florida Supreme Court or district court of appeal, or a court employee in certain job classifications. The legislation provides an exemption from public records requirements for home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current appellate court clerks, as well as similar information about their spouses and children. The bill also includes the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by the children of appellate court clerks in this exemption. The rationale for this exemption, as stated in the bill, is to protect appellate court clerks and their families from potential acts of revenge by disgruntled litigants who may target them due to interactions during court proceedings. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also makes a conforming change to a cross-reference in another section of Florida statutes and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “appellate court clerk”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks and the spouses and children of such appellate court clerks; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross reference; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/24/2025
• Added: 10/25/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Darryl Rouson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 10/24/2025
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H0485 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to streamline and increase reimbursement for clerks of court in Florida for various legal filings. It authorizes the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, acting on behalf of the clerks, to request reimbursement for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons, significantly increasing the reimbursement rate from $40 to $195 per filing. This change applies to a broad range of legal actions, including those related to involuntary examinations, involuntary inpatient placement, petitions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, as well as petitions for sexually violent predators and substance abuse treatment. The bill also adjusts the distribution of certain court-imposed penalties, decreasing the percentage paid to municipalities and increasing the percentage deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund, and conforms a cross-reference within the statutes.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to clerks of the court; amending s. 40.29, F.S.; authorizing the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, on behalf of the clerks, to submit a request for reimbursement to reimburse the clerks for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; increasing the rate at which the clerks may be reimbursed for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; amending ss. 57.081, 57.082, 394.459, 394.463, 394.467, 394.914, 394.917, 397.681, 741.30, 784.046, 784.0485, and 825.1035, F.S.; authorizing the clerk to be reimbursed for certain fees and charges; amending s. 318.21, F.S.; increasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund and decreasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be paid to a municipality; amending s. 28.35, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/19/2025
• Added: 11/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Kimberly Daniels (D)*, Berny Jacques (R)*, David Smith (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #S0972 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes public records and meetings exemptions for the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC), a professional licensing agreement between states for respiratory therapists. The bill creates confidentiality protections for certain personal identifying information of respiratory therapists held in the compact's data system, allowing such information to remain private except for name, licensure status, and licensure number. The bill also exempts certain meetings of the RCIC Commission or its executive committee from public meeting requirements when sensitive or confidential matters are discussed, and protects the recordings, minutes, and records from those exempt meetings from public disclosure. These exemptions are deemed necessary to enable Florida to participate effectively in the interstate compact, with the understanding that the personal information of respiratory therapists should be protected. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts them after review. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 970) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 468.3711, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Respiratory Care pursuant to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission or the executive committee of the commission; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during exempt portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tommy Wright (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #S0520 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/State Retirement Plan/Division of Retirement
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida state law to create a comprehensive exemption from public records requirements for all records identifying participants in state retirement plans administered by the Division of Retirement. Specifically, the bill protects the names, addresses, and other personal identifying information of retirement plan members, payees, and beneficiaries from public disclosure. The legislation allows these records to be shared only with other governmental entities for official purposes, and includes a provision for legislative review that will automatically repeal the exemption on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reenacts it. The bill's supporters argue that this exemption is necessary to protect retirement plan participants from potential predatory individuals or organizations who might misuse their personal information, and to provide uniform protection for all Florida Retirement System members regardless of their specific retirement plan. The justification emphasizes that preventing unauthorized disclosure will allow retirement plan participants to invest their funds without fear of their sensitive information being exposed without their consent.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 121.031, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for all records identifying participants in any state retirement plan administered by the Division of Retirement of the Department of Management Services and held by the division or the State Board of Administration; providing exceptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; deleting provisions providing a limited exemption from public records requirements for certain retirement records; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Corey Simon (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/17/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S0884 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Owners and Operators of Family Foster Homes
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current and former owners and operators of family foster homes, as well as their spouses and children. The exemption covers home addresses, telephone numbers, places of employment, dates of birth, and photographs, and also protects the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill defines key terms such as "family foster home" (using the definition from existing statute), "owner," "operator," and "child" in precise legal language. The Legislature justifies this exemption by emphasizing the potential safety risks to foster parents and children, noting that these individuals could be vulnerable to threats or revenge from biological parents, and that releasing such information could jeopardize their personal safety. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically votes to continue it. The bill provides retroactive application of the exemption and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former owners and operators of family foster homes and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such owners and operators; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #H0437 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens public access to government records by clarifying the definition of "actual cost of duplication" to include agency resources like staff time and IT, while prohibiting overhead costs. It mandates that government agencies promptly acknowledge and respond in good faith to public records requests within three business days, or they cannot charge fees for the records. Agencies must now provide written justifications and cite specific laws when denying access or claiming a record is exempt, and they cannot introduce new exemptions or justifications in court that weren't previously stated. The bill also removes fees for accessing public records electronically under contractual agreements and requires agencies to provide records in specified formats, though they can charge a fee for this service, with exceptions for requests that take less than 30 minutes to fulfill or for records previously disclosed. It introduces a new definition for "any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency" and allows for fee reductions or waivers for public interest purposes, including waiving the first 10 hours of cost for certain requests. Agencies are prohibited from charging for the review and redaction of exempt information, and must provide a written cost estimate upon request. Violations of public records laws are now explicitly considered violations of Chapter 119, with civil penalties for agencies that unlawfully deny access or delay records, and criminal penalties for those outside the state who knowingly violate these provisions. Furthermore, courts are required to award attorney fees and costs against agencies that unlawfully deny access to public records, and agencies may reimburse individuals for attorney fees if they are acquitted of a violation. Finally, the bill repeals a section related to remote electronic access services and makes conforming changes to the criminal punishment code.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.011, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "actual cost of duplication"; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; providing that it is a violation of ch. 119, F.S., to fail to acknowledge a public records request promptly and respond to such request in good faith; requiring a custodian of public records to perform specified actions within a specified timeframe; prohibiting an agency from imposing costs or fees if the custodian fails to take such actions in the required timeframe; requiring a custodian to state in writing certain justifications and citations; prohibiting an agency from asserting that a record was exempt or confidential and exempt under specified circumstances; prohibiting an agency from asserting certain justifications under specified circumstances; removing provisions authorizing a fee for accessing a public record electronically under a contractual agreement; defining the term "any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency"; requiring an agency to provide public records requests in specified formats; authorizing an agency to charge a fee for such provision; prohibiting an agency from charging certain costs or fees for specified public hb437-01-c1 records requests; providing for the reduction or waiver of fees under specified conditions; requiring a written, detailed cost estimate to be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy a public record; prohibiting an agency from charging fees for review and redaction of certain records; amending s. 119.10, F.S.; providing that a violation of any law that provides access to public records is a violation of ch. 119, F.S.; providing a civil penalty for a person who violates provisions relating to accessing public records; providing criminal penalties for a person outside this state who knowingly violates such provisions; requiring the court to assess specified penalties if it makes certain determinations; amending s. 119.12, F.S.; requiring the court to assess and award against the agency certain costs and fees; removing a provision exempting a complainant from providing certain written notice; authorizing agency reimbursement of attorney fees under specified conditions; repealing s. 282.711, F.S., relating to remote electronic access services, to conform to changes made by the act; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. hb437-01-c1
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Alex Andrade (R)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Jim Mooney (R), Susan Plasencia (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #H0777 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates several new public records exemptions for the Office of Financial Regulation related to cybersecurity events, data breaches, and information security in financial institutions. Specifically, the bill makes confidential and exempt from public disclosure certain sensitive information received by the office during investigations of cybersecurity incidents involving loan originators, mortgage brokers, money services businesses, and financial institutions. The exemptions cover personal financial information, customer data, computer forensic reports, and proprietary information that could potentially reveal security vulnerabilities or trade secrets. The bill includes provisions that allow limited disclosure of information during active investigations for official purposes or to assist in notifying potential victims. The exemptions are time-limited and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts them through a review process. The rationale for these exemptions is to protect ongoing investigations, prevent identity theft, maintain the integrity of financial institutions' cybersecurity systems, and encourage accurate reporting of security incidents without risking further financial harm or exposing sensitive information to malicious actors.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 494.00125, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to certain cybersecurity event provisions relating to information systems and customer information of loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 560.129, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the office pursuant to certain cybersecurity events provisions relating to information systems and customer information of money services businesses and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 655.0171, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for customer personal information received by the office relating to hb777-00 breaches of security of financial institutions or received by the office as a result of investigations of such breaches under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; providing definitions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 655.057, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received by the office pursuant to applications for authority to organize new financial institutions and for certain information relating to specified persons; providing exceptions; defining the term "personal identifying information"; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/17/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Webster Barnaby (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 12/16/2025
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0287 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Applicants, Owners, and Operators of Family Foster Homes and References of Such Persons
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes personal identifying and location information for applicants of family foster homes, as well as current and former owners and operators of these homes, and their spouses, children, and other adult household members, confidential and exempt from public records requirements. This exemption also extends to the names, addresses, and phone numbers of character or neighbor references for these applicants and operators. The bill, which amends Florida Statute 409.175, aims to protect individuals involved in the foster care system from potential harm, fraud, or the acquisition of sensitive personal information, and includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of this exemption by October 2, 2031, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 409.175, F.S.; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of applicants for family foster homes and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses, children, and other adult household members of such applicants; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former owners and operators of family foster homes and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses, children, and other adult household members of such owners and operators; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of character or neighbor references of a family foster home applicant or a current or former owner or operator of a family foster home; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/30/2025
• Added: 10/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Human Services Subcommittee, Fiona McFarland (R)*, William Conerly (R)*, Linda Chaney (R), Johanna López (D), Jim Mooney (R), Danny Nix (R), Will Robinson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #H0767 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Residential Property Insurance
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance transparency and consumer protections in residential property insurance. It mandates the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to create and maintain a comprehensive online resource center with plain-language explanations of insurance market dynamics, company financial information, available insurance options, and details on mitigation credits and programs like the My Safe Florida Home Program. This information will not be considered a trade secret and will be publicly accessible. Insurers will be required to notify policyholders of this resource center with every offer of coverage and policy renewal. Additionally, insurers will be prohibited from including the value of land when determining coverage amounts or adjusting claims for homes, unless the property is on the shoreline or surrounded by water. The bill also requires that notices about premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation include information on whether the insurer offers enhanced discounts for roof systems with secondary water resistance. Finally, it updates a cross-reference within the Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights to reflect changes in other sections of the law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to residential property insurance; amending s. 627.0621, F.S.; requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation to establish and maintain a comprehensive resource center on its website; providing requirements for the resource center; specifying that certain information is not a trade secret and is not subject to certain public records exemptions; requiring residential property insurers to provide notice of the comprehensive resource center on the office's website with any offer of coverage and policy renewal; amending s. 627.7011, F.S.; prohibiting an insurer from including the value of certain land when establishing a homeowner's policy coverage amount or adjusting certain claims; providing construction; amending s. 627.711, F.S.; providing that the notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation must include information about whether the insurer offers enhanced discounts for roof systems that use a secondary water resistance; amending s. 627.7142, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/15/2025
• Added: 12/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Commerce Committee, Yvette Benarroch (R)*, Fabián Basabe (R)*, Webster Barnaby (R), Omar Blanco (R), Anne Gerwig (R), Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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IL bill #SB2965 • Last Action 03/13/2026
RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, to provide grants for installing equipment to store and dispense fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel, meaning gasoline blends greater than E-10 and biodiesel blends greater than B-10. A new fund, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, will be created in the State treasury to hold money from various sources, including a quarterly transfer of $3,000,000 from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, provided the Underground Storage Tank Fund has at least $50,000,000. Eligible recipients for these grants are retail petroleum marketers, petroleum terminal operators, and other related companies, with a limit of $1,000,000 per company and $100,000 per site, and applicants must cover at least 50% of the installation costs; public bodies are not eligible. The bill also makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act and is effective immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Allows grants to be awarded from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury, for the installation of equipment for the storage and dispensing of fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel feedstock, according to the application and eligibility requirements established by rule by the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Comptroller and Treasurer to transfer, from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund. Provides for eligibility for grant funding and eligible expenditures from the fund. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Halpin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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FL bill #S0876 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Public Meetings/Hearings Relating to Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Florida statutes related to confidentiality of court proceedings and records for mental health and substance abuse cases. The bill makes all hearings relating to mental health examination, treatment, substance abuse treatment, assessment, and stabilization confidential and closed to the public, with exceptions for cases where the respondent consents or a judge finds good cause to open the hearing. The bill expands confidentiality protections for court documents, petitions, applications, and court orders, ensuring that a respondent's name and personal identifying information remain private. Specific authorized entities, such as the petitioner, respondent, attorneys, guardians, healthcare practitioners, and certain government departments, may still access these confidential records. The legislation emphasizes protecting individuals' sensitive medical information and aims to prevent potential reputational damage or discouragement from seeking treatment due to fear of public disclosure. The bill includes provisions for legislative review and sets an automatic repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts the law. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to both existing and future court documents and appeals.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; amending ss. 394.464 and 397.6760, F.S.; providing that all hearings relating to mental health examination or treatment and substance abuse treatment or assessment and stabilization, respectively, are confidential and closed to the public; providing exceptions; providing that certain information is exempt from public records requirements; revising a public records exemption to include certain petitions and applications; authorizing disclosure of certain confidential and exempt documents to certain service providers; authorizing courts to use a respondent’s name for certain purposes; revising applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; making technical changes; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Don Gaetz (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #S1650 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Commission on Ethics
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new provision within Florida law that makes information received by or derived from investigations conducted by the Commission on Ethics confidential and exempt from public records requirements, specifically referencing section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes (which outlines public records access) and section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution (which guarantees the right to access public records). This exemption applies while an investigation related to ethics complaints is active, with the stated public necessity being that premature release of such information could hinder or jeopardize the commission's ability to effectively conduct its investigations. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of this exemption, which is set to automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and its effective date is contingent upon the passage of another related bill.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 112.3243, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the commission or derived from its investigations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Don Gaetz (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #H0747 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Sealing of Criminal History Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's existing law regarding the sealing of criminal history records by expanding the public records exemption to include sealed records of individuals adjudicated guilty of certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses. The bill maintains the confidentiality of sealed criminal history records, making them unavailable to the general public and accessible only to specific entities such as the subject of the record, their attorney, criminal justice agencies, judges, and certain licensing and employment-related organizations. The expanded exemption includes a sunset provision, meaning it will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it. The bill's rationale emphasizes that limiting public access to sealed records helps individuals overcome barriers to employment, housing, and societal reintegration, which can ultimately reduce crime and recidivism. The legislation also includes strict confidentiality requirements, with potential first-degree misdemeanor charges for unauthorized disclosure of sealed record information. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 745) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 943.059, F.S.; expanding an existing public records exemption to include sealed criminal history records of persons adjudicated guilty of certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses; providing for future review and repeal of the expanded exemption; providing for reversion of specified language if the exemption is not saved from repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Traci Koster (R)*, Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #H0997 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Public Employees Relations Commission
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several exemptions to public records requirements related to the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), which is an agency that handles labor relations for public employees. First, it exempts written communications developed in preparation for or preliminary to any order issued by PERC or its designees, meaning these internal documents will not be publicly accessible. Second, it makes statements of interest signed by public employees seeking to decertify their bargaining agent confidential, with an exception allowing challenges if the statements were obtained improperly, aiming to protect employees' rights to change representation without fear of reprisal. Third, it exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth, of PERC's chair, commissioners, and hearing officers, as well as their spouses and children, citing a heightened risk of harm from disgruntled individuals due to their official duties. All these exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and repeal unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 447.205, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements written communications developed in preparation for, or preliminary to, the issuance of any order by the Public Employees Relations Commission or its designees; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 447.308, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements showing of interest statements signed by public employees and filed with the Public Employees Relations Commission; providing an exception; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements the personal identifying and location information of the chair, commissioners, and hearing officers of the Public Employees Relations Commission and the personal identifying and location information of spouses and children of such personnel; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date. hb997-00
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0179 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Current Appellate Court Clerks
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks, including their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and work information, as well as similar details for their spouses and children. The bill defines "appellate court clerk" as individuals appointed as clerks of the Florida Supreme Court or district courts of appeal, or court employees in specific job classifications. The exemption covers information typically found in public records, such as home addresses, telephone numbers, and employment details, and is designed to protect these court employees from potential retaliation or harassment by individuals who may have negative interactions with the court. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity explaining that appellate court clerks could be targets for revenge due to the nature of their work, and that releasing their personal information could jeopardize their safety and the safety of their families. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term "appellate court clerk"; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks and their spouses and children; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/15/2025
• Added: 10/15/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Gottlieb (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 10/15/2025
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #S1792 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands an existing exemption from public records requirements, meaning certain information will no longer be readily available to the public. Specifically, records related to pawnbroker transactions that are delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), a state agency responsible for law enforcement and criminal justice, will now be considered confidential. This exemption applies to the general public records law (s. 119.07(1)) and a constitutional provision (s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution) that guarantees public access to government records. The bill clarifies that these confidential records can only be used for official law enforcement purposes, though law enforcement officials can still share the pawnbroker's and customer's names and addresses, along with a description of the pawned item, with the alleged owner of that property. Furthermore, this exemption is subject to a future legislative review process known as the Open Government Sunset Review Act, and it will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively votes to extend it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that this expansion is needed to protect sensitive personal information from pawnbroker transactions, such as names, addresses, and even thumbprints, which could increase the risk of identity theft for individuals involved. The Legislature believes that the potential harm from releasing this information outweighs any public benefit of disclosure, and that this exemption will help ensure consistent treatment of such records across different law enforcement agencies and support the statewide sharing of information about secondhand dealer transactions. Finally, the bill's effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, SB 1582, also becoming law during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 539.003, F.S.; expanding the exemption from public records requirements for records relating to pawnbroker transactions to include those records delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Yarborough (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Fiscal Policy
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FL bill #S0744 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records Requests Made to Law Enforcement Officers
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section of Florida law addressing public records requests made to law enforcement officers. The bill defines specific circumstances under which law enforcement officers can refuse to process public records requests while performing official duties, such as responding to a service call, conducting an investigation, or engaging in other police activities. When an officer is actively performing official duties, they must verbally inform the person requesting records that they cannot process the request at that moment and instead direct the individual to either the agency's records custodian or an online public records portal. If an individual knowingly and persistently attempts to compel an officer to process a records request while the officer is on duty, they could be charged with obstruction of a law enforcement officer under existing state law. The bill specifically excludes situations where an officer is performing duties at an official agency location. Key terms like "law enforcement officer" and "employing agency" are defined by referencing existing statutory definitions. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing ample time for law enforcement agencies to prepare for and implement the new requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records requests made to law enforcement officers; creating s. 119.101, F.S.; defining terms; prohibiting law enforcement officers from accepting and processing public records requests while engaged in certain activities; providing that a law enforcement officer makes a certain determination; requiring that a law enforcement officer verbally inform an individual of certain information; providing criminal penalties for individuals who knowingly and willfully persist in attempting to compel a law enforcement officer to accept and process a public records request under certain circumstances; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Yarborough (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/03/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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FL bill #H0247 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Municipal Clerks
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks, their staff (including elections filing officers, records management liaison officers, and deputy or assistant municipal clerks), and their immediate family members. The exemption covers home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment for these individuals and their spouses and children, as well as the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that municipal clerks and their staff often handle sensitive information and may be exposed to potential threats due to their work, which could involve investigations into election fraud or other legal matters. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also specifies that the exemption applies to information held before, on, or after the effective date and provides a mechanism for individuals to request the release of their exempt information. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks and their staff and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such municipal clerks and their staff; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/22/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Daryl Campbell (D)*, Dan Daley (D)*, Jose Alvarez (D), Robin Bartleman (D), Fentrice Driskell (D), Felicia Robinson (D), Mitch Rosenwald (D), Debra Tendrich (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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MS bill #SB2653 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Mississippi IT Optimization Act; enact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Mississippi IT Optimization Act, establishes a Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program to coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of the state's information technology architecture, which is the framework for aligning government processes and technology with statewide goals. The Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) will manage this program, defining architecture standards, maintaining an inventory of state IT systems, and reviewing agency IT projects to ensure compliance and prevent duplication. Agency heads must align their technology plans with these statewide standards and submit proposed IT projects for ITS review. The program will be supported by the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council, and sensitive information related to IT architecture will be exempt from public records and open meetings laws. The bill also allows ITS to accept donations and grants, develop internship programs, and permits various entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, and local governments, to use IT acquisitions made by ITS for shared purposes. Funds for IT procurement by agencies for shared use will go into an ITS Revolving Fund, with mechanisms in place for enforcement of payments. The act will be implemented in phases, with full compliance required by all state agencies, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The Mississippi It Optimization Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program Which Shall Provide For The Coordinated Planning, Development, Implementation And Oversight Of The Enterprise Information Technology Architecture; To Provide For The Responsibilities Of The Department Of Information Technology In Effectuating The Program; To Require Each Agency's Executive Director Or Agency Head To Comply With This Act In Certain Ways; To Provide That The Technology Optimization Program Shall Be Managed By Its And Externally Supported By The Cio Council; To Provide That Sensitive Information, Records And Documentation Shall Be Exempt From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Public Records Act And The Open Meetings Act; To Provide That The Provisions Of This Act Shall Be Implemented By Phase; To Grant Permission To Certain Parties To Use Acquisitions Made On Behalf Of Or By Its For Purposes Of Shared Use; To Authorize Its To Receive Donations, Grants And Other Funding; To Authorize Its To Develop And Implement An Internship, Fellowship Or Other Related Program; To Provide For Funds Designated By Agencies For Procurement Of Information Technology; To Authorize Its To Exercise All Powers Necessary To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bart Williams (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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FL bill #S0258 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Medical Examiners
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for medical examiners' personal information. Specifically, the bill defines a "medical examiner" as any district, associate, or substitute medical examiner and their employees or agents. The legislation provides an exemption from public records requirements for the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current and former medical examiners, as well as the names, addresses, employment information, and dates of birth of their spouses and children. The bill also protects the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by the children of medical examiners. The exemption is justified by the potential security risks and privacy concerns for medical examiners and their families, with the Legislature arguing that releasing such personal information could compromise their ability to perform public duties and potentially endanger their safety. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature, and it applies retroactively to information held by agencies before, on, or after the effective date of the exemption.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “medical examiner”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former medical examiners and the spouses and children of such medical examiners; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/23/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #H1215 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to implement the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow podiatric physicians to practice in multiple states under a unified licensure system. The bill exempts certain personal identifying information of podiatric physicians, excluding their name, licensure status, and number, from public records requirements when held by the Department of Health or the Board of Podiatric Medicine, unless the state that originally provided the information authorizes its disclosure. It also exempts meetings or portions of meetings of the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission or its committees where matters exempted by federal or state law are discussed from public meeting requirements, and exempts recordings, minutes, and records from these exempt meetings from public records requirements. These exemptions are temporary and subject to legislative review, set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless extended. The bill states that these exemptions are a public necessity to allow Florida to participate in the compact and protect sensitive information.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 461.0182, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Podiatric Medicine pursuant to the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission or its executive committee or other committees; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gallop Franklin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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FL bill #S0770 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises Florida's public records laws to strengthen transparency and accountability for government agencies. The bill modifies the definition of "actual cost of duplication" to include reasonable agency resource costs, such as clerical assistance, while explicitly excluding overhead costs. It requires public records custodians to acknowledge and respond to records requests within three business days, either by providing the records, estimating the time and cost to provide them, or denying the request with a specific statutory exemption. The bill prohibits agencies from charging fees if they fail to respond promptly and prevents agencies from asserting new exemptions during legal challenges that were not previously raised. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for agencies that intentionally obstruct public records access, including mandatory attorney fees, cost assessments, and potential financial penalties. The legislation also requires agencies to provide electronic payment options for records requests, offer records in requested electronic formats, and potentially reduce or waive fees for requests serving public purposes like journalism, academic research, or nonprofit activities. These changes aim to make public records more accessible and hold government agencies more accountable for transparent record-keeping and disclosure practices.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.011, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “actual cost of duplication”; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; providing that it is a violation of specified provisions to fail to acknowledge a public records request promptly and in good faith; requiring custodians of public records to perform specified actions within a specified timeframe; prohibiting an agency from imposing costs or fees if the custodian of public records fails to take such actions within the required timeframe; requiring custodians of public records to state in writing certain justifications and citations; prohibiting an agency from asserting that a record was exempt or confidential and exempt under specified circumstances; providing that an agency may not assert certain justifications under specified circumstances; deleting provisions authorizing a fee for accessing a public record electronically under a contractual agreement; prohibiting agencies from charging for specified public records requests; defining the term “any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency”; requiring agencies to provide requested public records in specified formats; authorizing agencies to charge a fee for such provision; providing for the reduction or waiver of fees under specified conditions; requiring that such reductions and waivers be applied uniformly; prohibiting an agency from charging for a certain timeframe under specified conditions; requiring that a written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy a public record; providing that an agency is not authorized to charge fees for redaction of certain records; requiring an agency subject to ch. 119, F.S., to provide an electronic option for payment of fees associated with a public records request; amending s. 119.10, F.S.; providing that violations of any law providing access to public records are violations of specified provisions; providing a civil penalty for persons who violate provisions related to accessing public records; providing criminal penalties for persons outside this state who knowingly violate specified provisions; requiring courts to assess specified penalties if the court makes certain determinations; amending s. 119.12, F.S.; requiring that the court assess against agencies certain costs and fees and award such costs and fees to the complainant; requiring that certain fees be assessed against an agency under certain conditions; authorizing agency reimbursement of attorney fees and costs under specified conditions; amending s. 119.15, F.S.; requiring that certain provisions authorizing a public records exemption be repealed after a specified timeframe unless the Legislature reenacts the exemption; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/05/2025
• Added: 12/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Darryl Rouson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/05/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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UT bill #HB0046 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Taxpayer Information Sharing Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to allow the Driver License Division to share certain personal identifying information, specifically a driver's name, date of birth, and current residential address, with county assessors. This information sharing is for the sole purpose of verifying a property owner's eligibility for the residential property tax exemption, a tax benefit that reduces the amount of property tax owed on a primary residence. The bill also specifies that county assessors can only use this disclosed information for this verification purpose, ensuring privacy and limiting its use.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides for information sharing between the Driver License Division and county assessors.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Troy Shelley (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #H0015 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates public records and meetings exemptions for the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows for easier professional licensing across state boundaries. Specifically, the bill protects certain personal identifying information of social workers (excluding name, licensure status, and license number) from public disclosure, unless the originating state authorizes such disclosure. The bill also exempts certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees from public meeting requirements when discussing matters specifically exempted by federal or state law. Additionally, any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt meetings will also be kept confidential. The Legislature justifies these exemptions as necessary for Florida to effectively participate in the interstate compact and protect sensitive professional information. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature votes to continue them. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 13) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 491.023, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling pursuant to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission or its executive committee or other committees; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/15/2025
• Added: 09/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Christine Hunschofsky (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Anna Eskamani (D), Rita Harris (D), Mitch Rosenwald (D), Debra Tendrich (D), Marie Woodson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 09/15/2025
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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KY bill #HB628 • Last Action 03/13/2026
AN ACT relating to the Athletic Trainer Compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states more easily, thereby increasing public access to their services and promoting workforce mobility. The compact establishes a commission composed of representatives from each member state to oversee its implementation and administration, and it defines key terms such as "Compact Privilege" (the legal authorization to practice in another member state) and "Compact Qualifying License" (a license that meets specific criteria to be eligible for compact privileges). It outlines the requirements for states to join the compact, including having a licensing and regulatory system for athletic trainers and maintaining continuing competence standards. The bill also details the qualifications an athletic trainer must meet to obtain a compact privilege, such as holding a valid certification and not having recent disciplinary actions against their license, while also clarifying that athletic trainers must adhere to the scope of practice in the state where the patient is located. Furthermore, it addresses issues like adverse actions taken against licensees, the establishment and operation of the compact commission, data sharing among member states, rulemaking procedures, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms, including provisions for member states to withdraw from the compact.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS 311 to adopt the Athletic Trainer Compact; declare the intent and purpose of the compact; define terms; establish conditions under which an individual may
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Kevin Jackson (R)*, George Brown (D), Vanessa Grossl (R), David Hale (R), Kim King (R), Scott Lewis (R), Mary Marzian (D), Shawn McPherson (R), Steve Riley (R), Timmy Truett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
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FL bill #H0021 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Agency Employees
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees, their spouses, and their children, aiming to protect them from harassment, stalking, identity theft, and other harms. Specifically, it exempts home addresses (dwelling locations), telephone numbers (including personal cell phones), personal email addresses, and dates of birth of employees, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children, and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. This exemption applies retroactively and will be reviewed by the Legislature in 2031. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Florida Statutes to reflect this new exemption and includes a statement of public necessity explaining the rationale behind these protections.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing definitions; providing an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees and the spouses and children of such employees; providing for retroactive application; specifying that the exemption does not limit certain existing exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 28.2221, 119.0714, 409.2577, and 744.21031, F.S.; conforming cross-references to changes made by the act; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/15/2025
• Added: 09/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kim Kendall (R)*, Bill Partington (R)*, Johanna López (D), Alex Rizo (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #H0043 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Sales of Ammunition
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statutes to create a public records exemption for information related to ammunition purchases. Specifically, the bill extends existing confidentiality protections for firearm background check records to now include records about ammunition buyers who are not prohibited from purchasing ammunition. Under the proposed change, any records created by the Department of Law Enforcement during a criminal history check for ammunition purchases will be confidential and cannot be disclosed to other agencies or individuals. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning this exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The Legislature justifies this exemption by arguing that releasing such information could potentially lead to harassment of law-abiding citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights, drawing parallels to existing protections for firearm ownership records. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of a related bill (HB 41) in the same legislative session. The confidentiality provision aims to protect the personal information of individuals purchasing ammunition by preventing the creation of registries or lists that could be used to profile or target gun owners.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 790.065, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records containing certain information pertaining to a buyer or transferee who is not found to be prohibited from receipt or transfer of ammunition; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/25/2025
• Added: 09/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan Daley (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 09/25/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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KY bill #HB92 • Last Action 03/13/2026
AN ACT relating to dietitians.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a reciprocal agreement among states that allows licensed dietitians to practice in multiple member states without needing separate licenses in each. The compact aims to improve public access to dietetics services by creating a "compact privilege" for qualified professionals, reducing the need for multiple licenses and administrative burdens. It defines key terms like "compact privilege" (a legal authorization to practice in a remote state), "home state" (primary state of residence or designated state), and "remote state" (any member state other than the home state). The bill outlines requirements for state participation, including licensing and complaint mechanisms, and for individuals seeking a compact privilege, such as holding an unencumbered license in their home state and meeting specific educational and examination criteria. It also addresses provisions for active military members and their spouses, establishes procedures for adverse actions (like license suspension or revocation) which can be taken by a remote state against a compact privilege and by the home state against a license, and creates a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, establish rules, and maintain a data system for sharing licensee information. The commission will be governed by delegates from each member state, with an executive committee to manage day-to-day operations. The bill also details dispute resolution, termination procedures for non-compliant states, and the effective date of the compact. Additionally, it mandates criminal background checks for initial licensure and compact privilege applicants in Kentucky.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to enact and enter into the Dietitian Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize licensure privilege and establish requirements; set requirements for transferring a home state license; designate home state licensure for active members of the military; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish a joint government agency, create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the government agency to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Vanessa Grossl (R)*, Daniel Grossberg (D), Tony Hampton (R), Adam Moore (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
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MA bill #H1114 • Last Action 03/12/2026
To establish a Massachusetts public bank
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Massachusetts Public Bank, a state-owned financial institution designed to support the economic well-being of the commonwealth, its cities, towns, residents, businesses, and institutions. The bank will be capitalized with a $200 million initial investment spread over four fiscal years, with the state treasurer depositing $350 million in state funds upon the bank's initial readiness. The bank's primary goals include promoting economic development, job creation, affordable financing for small and medium-sized businesses, assistance to municipalities, support for minority and women-owned enterprises, and financing for cooperative businesses, affordable housing, sustainable agriculture, and climate change mitigation. The bank will be governed by a nine-member board of directors representing various sectors, including community development, finance, small business, and local government, and will have an 18-member advisory board representing diverse stakeholder groups. The bank will provide various forms of affordable financing, including loans, credit, technical assistance, and equity financing, with a priority on supporting underserved communities, rural businesses, equitable pay structures, and climate change initiatives. All deposits and liabilities will be guaranteed by the commonwealth's full faith and credit, and the bank will be subject to oversight by the commissioner of banks, with annual public reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/13/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Connolly (D)*, Tony Cabral (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5213
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NY bill #S06599 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to modify the provisions for awarding attorney's fees and litigation costs in Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) cases. Under the proposed changes, courts may assess reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs against a government agency in two scenarios: first, when the person requesting records has substantially prevailed in their case, and second, when the agency failed to respond to a records request within the legally mandated timeframe. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not limit any existing legal remedies available under the Civil Practice Law and Rules. This modification aims to provide stronger legal protections and incentives for government agencies to promptly and accurately respond to public records requests, while ensuring that individuals who are wrongly denied access to public records can recover their legal expenses. The bill would take effect on the first of September following its enactment.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to permitting assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 03/18/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Jackson (D)*, Brad Hoylman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/18/2025
• Last Action: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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PA bill #SB1214 • Last Action 03/12/2026
In institutions of higher education, abolishing the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties; further providing for Performance-based Funding Council and for public institution of higher education reporting; and providing for reversion of certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and Council of Higher Education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill abolishes the State Board of Higher Education, which was responsible for providing direction and coordination for institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth to meet workforce and economic development needs and ensure access to affordable education. Consequently, the powers and duties previously transferred to the State Board of Higher Education from the State Board of Education and the Council of Higher Education, particularly concerning general higher education policy and community colleges, will revert back to those original bodies. The bill also makes changes to reporting requirements for the Performance-based Funding Council, removing the State Board of Higher Education as a recipient of their recommendations, and modifies public institution of higher education reporting by removing the ability for the department to share data with the now-abolished board.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in institutions of higher education, abolishing the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties; further providing for Performance-based Funding Council and for public institution of higher education reporting; and providing for reversion of certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and Council of Higher Education.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Kristin Phillips-Hill (R)*, Wayne Langerholc (R), Chris Gebhard (R), Greg Rothman (R), Doug Mastriano (R), Scott Martin (R), Judy Ward (R), Elder Vogel (R), Scott Hutchinson (R), Pat Stefano (R), Dawn Keefer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Education
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NH bill #SB626 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Restricting right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requiring proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's right-to-know law by restricting public record access requests to only citizens who can prove they are domiciled or maintain a permanent residence in the state. Specifically, the bill defines "citizen" as a natural person with a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requires individuals requesting governmental records to provide documentation proving their state residency, such as through voter registration or identification. The bill also includes an exemption for news organizations located outside of New Hampshire, allowing them to continue making record requests. Under this proposed legislation, government bodies and agencies would only be required to make governmental records available for inspection and copying to individuals who can demonstrate their New Hampshire residency status. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage and is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually. This change would significantly alter the current right-to-know process by limiting public record access to state residents and requiring specific documentation to prove residency before a request can be processed.
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Bill Summary: This bill restricts right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requires proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Bill Gannon (R)*, Tim McGough (R), Donovan Fenton (D), Dan Innis (R), Mark McConkey (R), Howard Pearl (R), Tara Reardon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1055s; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
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FL bill #H0145 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Claims Against the Government
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 768.28, which governs claims against the state and its agencies or subdivisions for torts (civil wrongs). Key provisions include increasing the maximum liability for tort claims against the state from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $350,000 per person and $500,000 per incident, and extending the time to file a claim from three years to 18 months, with specific exceptions for certain claims like those involving victims under 16 years old. The bill also revises the statute of limitations for filing tort claims, generally setting a 2-year limit for negligence claims and a 4-year limit for other actions, while also clarifying that certain contractual agreements between government entities cannot waive sovereign immunity or increase liability limits. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to numerous other statutes to align with these amendments, ensuring that references to the liability limits and procedures in section 768.28 are updated accordingly.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to claims against the government; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; increasing the statutory limits on the liability of the state and its agencies and subdivisions for tort claims; revising exceptions relating to instituting actions on tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions; revising the period after which the failure of certain entities to make a final disposition of a claim shall be deemed a final denial of the claim for certain purposes; revising the statute of limitations for tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions and exceptions thereto; deleting obsolete language; making technical changes; providing applicability; amending ss. 29.0081, 39.8297, 343.811, and 944.713, F.S.; conforming cross references; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 45.061(5), 95.11(6)(f), 110.504(4), 111.071(1)(a), 125.01015(2)(b), 163.01(3)(h) and (15)(k), 190.043, 213.015(13), 252.51, 252.89, 252.944, 260.0125(2), 284.31, 284.38, 322.13(1)(b), 337.19(1), 341.302(17), 343.811(3), 351.03(4)(c), 373.1395(6), 375.251(3)(a), 381.0056(9), 393.075(3), 394.9085(7), 395.1055(10)(g), 403.706(17)(c), 409.175(15)(b), 409.993(1), (2)(a), and (3)(a), hb145 -01-erHB 145,2026 Legislature 420.504(8), 455.221(3), 455.32(5), 456.009(3), 456.076(15)(a), 471.038(3), 472.006(11)(b), 497.167(7), 513.118(2), 548.046(1), 556.106(8), 589.19(4)(e), 627.7491(3) and (4), 723.0611(2)(c), 760.11(5), 766.1115(4), 766.112(2), 768.1355(3), 768.1382(7), 768.295(4), 946.5026, 946.514(3), 961.06(8), 984.09(3), 1002.33(12)(h), 1002.333(6)(b), 1002.34(17), 1002.37(2), 1002.55(3)(l), 1002.83(10), 1002.88(1)(p), 1006.24(1), and 1006.261(2)(b), F.S., relating to offers of settlement; limitations other than for the recovery of real property; volunteer benefits; payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees; office of the sheriff; the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969; suits against community development districts; taxpayer rights; liability; tort liability; tort liability; limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails; scope and types of coverages; effect of waiver of sovereign immunity; driver license examiners; suits by and against the Department of Transportation; rail program; power to assume indemnification and insurance obligations; railroad-highway grade-crossing warning signs and signals; limitation on liability of a water hb145 -01-erHB 145,2026 Legislature management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge; limitation on liability of persons making available to the public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge; school health services program; general liability coverage; behavioral provider liability; rules and enforcement; local government solid waste responsibilities; licensure of family foster homes, residential child- caring agencies, and child-placing agencies; lead agencies and subcontractor liability; the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; legal and investigative services; the Management Privatization Act; legal and investigative services; impaired practitioner programs; the Florida Engineers Management Corporation; the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; administrative matters; conduct on premises and refusal of service; physician's attendance at match; liability of the member operator, excavator, and system; creation of certain state forests, naming of certain state forests, and the Operation Outdoor Freedom Program; official law enforcement vehicles and motor vehicle insurance requirements; the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation; administrative and civil remedies and hb145 -01-erHB 145,2026 Legislature construction; health care providers and creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors; comparative fault; the Florida Volunteer Protection Act; streetlights, security lights, and other similar illumination and limitation on liability; Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited; sovereign immunity in tort actions; liability of corporation for inmate injuries; compensation for wrongful incarceration; punishment for contempt of court and alternative sanctions; charter schools; persistently low-performing schools; charter technical career centers; the Florida Virtual School; school-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers; early learning coalitions; school readiness program provider standards and eligibility to deliver the school readiness program; tort liability and liability insurance; and use of school buses for public purposes, respectively, to incorporate changes made to s. 768.28, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/10/2025
• Added: 10/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fiona McFarland (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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NJ bill #S3919 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Permits person diagnosed with autism or communication disability to voluntarily make notation on driver's license, identification card, and in MVC registry; establishes program to train law enforcement officers in interactions with persons with autism or communication disabilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a "communication disability"—defined as a condition impairing the ability to receive, send, process, or comprehend concepts or symbolic systems—to voluntarily add a special notation to their driver's license or identification card. This designation, which can be removed at any time, will be displayed with a restriction code and is intended to help law enforcement officers and emergency medical professionals identify and communicate more effectively with these individuals. The bill also mandates the creation of a secure, statewide registry managed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), accessible to law enforcement, where individuals can voluntarily submit information like emergency contacts and vehicle details to aid in interactions. This registry information is protected from public disclosure. Furthermore, the bill establishes a training program for law enforcement officers, developed by the Division of State Police in conjunction with the MVC and the Department of Human Services, to improve their understanding and communication skills when interacting with individuals with autism or communication disabilities, including de-escalation techniques and proper use of the registry.
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Bill Summary: This bill concerns the licenses, identification cards, and law enforcement officer interactions with persons who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The bill defines "communication disability" as a condition involving an impairment in the person's ability to receive, send, process, or comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal, or graphic symbol systems that may result in a primary disability or may be secondary to other disabilities. The bill permits the holder of a basic driver's license or non-driver identification card to voluntarily indicate on the license or identification card that the holder has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The designation is to be used by law enforcement officers or emergency medical professionals to identify and effectively communicate with a person diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The designation indicating that a person has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability is to be given a restriction code that is required to be displayed on the person's driver's license or non-driver identification in accordance with procedures prescribed by the chief administrator. However, the holder of a basic driver's license or non-driver identification card who makes the voluntary designation is required to have the opportunity to remove the designation at any time. The bill also requires the Chief Administrator (chief administrator) of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to establish and maintain an automated Statewide registry accessible by law enforcement officials for the purposes of identifying and effectively communicating with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability by a physician, psychologist, or any other health care professional. The registry is to be capable of storing certain information, as outlined in the bill. Under the bill, a person may submit information to the registry through the MVC's Internet website, by mail, or when completing an application for a driver's license, motor vehicle registration, or non-driver identification card. The information provided to the MVC for the registry is only to be accessible to employees of the commission who are designated by the chief administrator to collect and maintain the information and law enforcement officers during a motor vehicle stop or other law enforcement action. Information submitted to the MVC is not to be subject to public disclosure under the "Open Public Records Act," or the common law concerning access to public records, or discoverable as a government record by any person, entity, or governmental agency except in certain circumstances. The bill provides for certain limitations on civil liabilities and on criminal prosecution for the chief administrator and MVC employees designated by the chief administrator. However, the bill provides that such liability limitations are to be inapplicable if such failure resulted from a malicious purpose or a wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. Lastly, the bill establishes a program that is to be developed by the Superintendent of the Division of State Police, in conjunction with the chief administrator and the Commissioner of Human Services, to assist and train law enforcement officers to identify and effectively communicate with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The program is to include training in de-escalation methods when interacting with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability, proper utilization of the registry established pursuant the bill, and any other information, as recommended by the Commissioner of Human Services, that may be useful to law enforcement officers when interacting with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The program is to be made available annually to every county and municipal law enforcement agency in the State.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Tony Bucco (R)*, Kristin Corrado (R)*, Carmen Amato (R), Patrick Diegnan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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MN bill #HF3353 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Personal information protections for judicial official expanded to state legislators, legislative task force created, report required, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands existing personal information protections, which previously applied only to judicial officials, to now include current and former members of the Minnesota legislature, redefining "judicial official" to "covered official" for this purpose. It also establishes a legislative task force composed of twelve members, including representatives from the legislative branch, state agencies, and judicial system, to study and analyze the need for enhanced privacy protections for all Minnesota government officials and to explore ways to administer these protections effectively. This task force is required to submit a report with its findings and any recommended legislative changes by January 15, 2027, and a specific amount of money is appropriated from the general fund to support its work.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to data privacy; expanding personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators; creating a legislative task force to study personal information protections for government officials; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.45, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 7 : Mike Freiberg (D)*, Kristin Bahner (D), Kelly Moller (D), Kari Rehrauer (D), Katie Jones (D), Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D), Walter Hudson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Author added Hudson
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OK bill #SB1284 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Licensing; providing exception to provision of records; creating Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act; requiring persons and businesses to obtain license; requiring confidentiality of records; establishing punishments. Effective date.Â
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act," requiring both individuals performing as exotic entertainers and the businesses that employ them to obtain licenses from the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission. An "exotic entertainer" is defined as someone performing in a state of semi-nudity or engaging in sexually suggestive or lascivious conduct, while an "exotic entertainer business" is an adult cabaret or sexually oriented business offering such live entertainment. The bill outlines qualifications for these licenses, including age, legal status, and a prohibition on certain felony convictions, and mandates that businesses verify and maintain copies of entertainer licenses for at least twelve months, with these records being confidential and not subject to public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. It also amends existing law to add licensing fees for exotic entertainers and businesses and creates penalties for violations, ranging from misdemeanors for unlicensed entertainers to felonies for business owners who knowingly violate the act, with fines and potential imprisonment.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to licensing; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 2-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2025 (37A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2- 101), which relates to annual license fees; establishing certain licenses; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5), which relates to inspection, copying, or mechanical reproduction of records; providing certain exception; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; creating the Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act; providing short title; defining terms; prohibiting certain business to engage in certain entertainment without certain license; prohibiting certain performances without certain license; establishing certain requirements for certain qualification for issuance of certain license; prohibiting certain person from permitting certain performances without certain license; requiring certain verification of certain license; requiring certain person to maintain copy of certain license; requiring certain records to be maintained for a certain time period; requiring certain confidentiality of certain records; construing provisions; creating misdemeanor offense; establishing punishments; creating felony offense; establishing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Warren Hamilton (R)*, Stan May (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative May (principal House author)
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NJ bill #S3912 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerns incentive compensation and contracts between online program management companies and institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for contracts between institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions (schools that offer degrees and are licensed) and companies that manage their online programs, referred to as "online program management companies." Key provisions include prohibiting institutions from paying these companies "incentive compensation," which means payments like commissions or bonuses for recruiting students or securing financial aid, with a limited exception for recruiting students in foreign countries; requiring all contracts, amendments, and renewals to be submitted to the Secretary of Higher Education within 20 days of being finalized, and existing contracts within 30 days of the bill's effective date; mandating that an institution's governing board must review and approve or reject these contracts, with specific prohibitions against contracts that allow incentive compensation for marketing or recruitment, tuition sharing, the online program management company influencing institutional governance or decision-making on curriculum, admissions, or program development, the company hiring instructors, or the company using the institution's copyrighted materials or branding without clear disclosure of their third-party status; requiring both the online program management company and the institution to submit detailed annual reports to the institution's governing board and the Secretary of Higher Education, respectively, covering expenditures, student financial aid, and program demographics, with the Secretary publishing these reports online; obligating online program management companies to clearly identify themselves as separate entities when communicating with prospective students and to ensure all advertising clearly discloses the relationship with the institution; and imposing a civil penalty of $10,000 per violation, or the amount of incentive compensation due, whichever is greater, for institutions that fail to comply.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes requirements for contracts between online program managers and institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions licensed to offer academic degrees. Under the bill, an institution is prohibited from providing incentive compensation, including tuition sharing, to an online program management company, or any representative or employee thereof, except for the purposes of recruiting students residing in foreign countries. The bill requires a contract or agreement between an institution and an online program management company, and any amendments to, substantive changes in, or renewals of the contract, to be submitted to the Secretary of Higher Education within 20 days of execution. A copy of any contracts or agreements between an institution and an online program management company in effect on the effective date of the bill are to be submitted to the secretary within 30 days of the effective date of the bill and are to include the expiration date of the contract. The bill requires the governing board of an institution to review and approve or disapprove of any contracts or agreements between the institution and an online program management company. The governing board is not to approve a contract or agreement that contains a provision that: (1) allows incentive compensation as payment for marketing or recruitment services, including when bundled with other services rendered by the online program management company; (2) includes or permits tuition sharing; (3) allows an online program management company to be involved in institutional governance, to share or fully delegate decision making power over the design or development of course curriculums or course instruction, to set admission standards, to determine enrollment targets, or to share or fully delegate decision-making power over the implementation or prioritization of existing or new online programs; (4) permits an online program management company to hire or provide instructors for any online program including replacing the faculty or staff of an institution of higher education with employees of an online program management company; (5) authorizes an online program management company to utilize any copyrighted or trademarked information of the institution, including institutional letterhead, web addresses, and logos, except in materials that clearly disclose that the online program management company is a third-party entity that is separate from the institution and the relationship between the online program management company and the institution; (6) authorizes or provides an online program management company or its staff with email addresses that utilize the name of the institution to appear as though the online program management company or its staff are employees of the institution; or (7) interferes with, modifies, or relinquishes any or all intellectual property rights or patentable discoveries or inventions of faculty members of the institution. The minutes of a meeting at which the governing board approves or disapproves a contract or agreement between the institution and an online program management company are required to include information concerning the governing board's approval or disapproval and review of the contract or agreement. The bill requires each online program management company that enters into a contract or agreement with an institution to submit an annual report to the governing board and chief financial officer of the institution. The annual report is to be shared with the appropriate faculty and staff unions and any governing bodies for faculty or staff. The report is to include the amounts expended by the online program manager on each of the categories of expenditures enumerated in the bill and any other information required by the secretary. The bill also requires each institution to submit an annual report to the secretary that is to include: (1) the information provided in the annual report submitted by the online program manager; (2) the amount of total payments made by the institution to the online program management company during each semester of the prior academic year; (3) the number of students receiving State financial assistance during the prior academic year that were enrolled in each academic program for which the online program management company provided services; (4) the amount of State operating aid received by the institution, on a per-student basis, during the prior academic year, and the per-student amount provided to the online program management company; (5) certain demographic information; (6) a demographic profile of student loan borrowers; (7) the number of students who received federal financial assistance; and (8) information on each contract with an online program management company, including the services provided under each contract. The secretary is required to publish each annual report on the Internet website of the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Additionally, the bill requires an institution that enters into a contract or agreement with an online program management company to provide marketing or recruitment services for its academic degree programs is to require the online program management company to self-identify as a third party entity that is separate from the institution at the beginning of any communication with a prospective student. The institution is to also require that any digital or print advertising provided by the online program management company or the institution for an academic program of the institution include a clear disclosure of the relationship between the online program management company and the institution. The bill further requires an institution that enters into a contract or agreement with an online program manager to make information publicly available on its website for online programs that are supported by the online program manager. The bill provides that any information submitted to the secretary pursuant to provisions of the bill may be disclosed in accordance with the State's open public records act. An institution is required to separately identify any confidential information submitted to the office pursuant to the bill, and any information that is not identified as confidential information is to be considered public information and subject to disclosure. Finally, the bill stipulates that an institution which violates the provisions of the bill is to be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $10,000 per violation, or the maximum amount of incentive compensation due to the online program management company under the institution's contract or agreement with the online program management company, whichever is greater.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Mcknight (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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FL bill #H1087 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions for information gathered by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) during investigations and examinations, particularly concerning virtual currency businesses, qualified payment stablecoin issuers (entities that issue stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset like the US dollar), and money transmitters that hold gold or silver coins. These exemptions are intended to protect sensitive financial information, trade secrets, and investigative techniques, and are subject to future legislative review and repeal. The bill also clarifies that these exemptions apply to various types of financial institutions and transactions, including payment instrument transactions and deferred presentment transactions (short-term loans often referred to as payday loans), to ensure consistent protection across regulated entities and to prevent harm to individuals and businesses through the disclosure of private financial details or investigative methods.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses, qualified payment stablecoin issuers, and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; amending s. 560.312, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for payment instrument transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending s. 560.4041, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for deferred presentment transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting hb1087 -03-er2026 Legislature and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition, and trade secrets to incorporate the inclusion of trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing statements of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions that are trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing statements of public necessity; providing contingent effective dates.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Government Operations Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee, J.J. Grow (R)*, Omar Blanco (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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RI bill #S2497 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by changing the definition of an "applicant" for a cannabis business license to remove the requirement that the applicant must be a Rhode Island resident or a business with its principal place of business in Rhode Island where at least 51% of the equity is owned by Rhode Island residents. Instead, it broadens the definition to include any person or business entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, that applies for a license to own or operate a cannabis business. The bill also makes similar changes to the residency requirements for cannabis cultivators, cannabis product manufacturers, and cannabis testing laboratories, replacing the specific "resident of the state" requirement with a general "proof of residency" requirement. These changes are intended to adjust the criteria for who can apply for and obtain licenses within Rhode Island's cannabis industry.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jacob Bissaillon (D)*, Frank Ciccone (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Mark McKenney (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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WA bill #SB6070 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Supporting the recovery of missing persons.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances the state's ability to support the recovery of missing persons by expanding the circumstances under which law enforcement can use surveillance technology like cell site simulators, which mimic cell towers to locate or intercept data from mobile devices, to aid in finding missing endangered individuals, defined to include missing black persons, indigenous women, or any person in danger due to age, health, mental state, disability, or suicidal ideation. It also clarifies that such technology can be used for "community caretaking functions," which are actions law enforcement takes to assist the public outside of criminal investigations, and provides a non-exclusive list of factors courts can consider when determining probable cause for these functions, such as a history of suicidal ideation or unusual absence from daily activities. The bill also updates the definition of "missing endangered person" to include specific categories like missing black persons and those with disabilities, and expands the types of alerts that can be issued, such as "ebony alert" for missing black persons and "purple alert" for missing persons with disabilities, to be disseminated through various media channels. Furthermore, it shifts the responsibility for maintaining the statewide missing persons website and data transmission to national systems from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to the Washington State Patrol, and allows the Department of Social and Health Services to disclose public assistance benefit access information to law enforcement to help confirm if a missing person is alive. Finally, it makes certain information obtained during missing endangered person investigations confidential if its disclosure would endanger the person's life, safety, privacy, or property, unless the person consents to disclosure or is consulted.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to supporting the recovery of missing persons; 2 amending RCW 9.73.260, 10.79.035, 13.60.010, 36.28A.110, 36.28A.112, 3 36.28A.120, and 74.04.062; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.240; 4 adding a new section to chapter 10.79 RCW; and recodifying RCW 5 36.28A.110, 36.28A.112, and 36.28A.120. 6
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Manka Dhingra (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Claudia Kauffman (D), Marko Liias (D), Liz Lovelett (D), Tina Orwall (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Vandana Slatter (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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FL bill #H1515 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for certain information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for a uterine fibroid research database, meaning this information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws, including the state constitution's provisions on open government. This exemption applies to all records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids, and it is deemed a public necessity because the Department of Health needs this confidential medical information, which could include data protected by federal privacy laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), to effectively research and track uterine fibroids while protecting individuals' privacy. The exemption will be reviewed by the Legislature and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless it is renewed.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 381.9312, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Department of Health for inclusion in the uterine fibroid research database; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lisa Dunkley (D)*, Robin Bartleman (D), Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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MA bill #H1089 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Providing for regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides comprehensive regulation for virtual currency kiosk operators in Massachusetts, establishing detailed requirements for their operations, consumer protection, and compliance. The legislation defines key terms like "virtual currency" and "virtual currency kiosk" and mandates that operators must obtain a money transmitter license. Operators must disclose significant risks to customers, including the lack of government backing, potential for irreversible transactions, price volatility, and fraud risks. They are required to use blockchain analytics to prevent transactions to fraudulent digital wallets, provide customer service during specified hours, and maintain robust anti-fraud and compliance policies. Each operator must designate a full-time compliance officer and a consumer protection officer who cannot own more than 20% of the company. Operators must submit quarterly reports on kiosk locations to the Commissioner of Banks and establish written policies for enhanced due diligence, particularly focusing on protecting vulnerable individuals. The bill also ensures that federal laws like the Bank Secrecy Act and PATRIOT Act take precedence in case of any inconsistencies, and requires operators to provide detailed transaction receipts and customer disclosures. Unlicensed operators have 60 days to apply for a money transmitter license and can continue operations while their application is under review.
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Bill Summary: Relative to virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Bruce Ayers (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5224
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WA bill #HB2235 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the state's public records act to expand exemptions for certain firearm-related documents, specifically creating new protections for license applications, permits, and transfer records related to firearms. The bill adds three new categories of confidential documents: (1) concealed pistol license applications and associated documents, including proof of firearms safety training, (2) permit applications for firearms purchases and associated documents, and (3) applications for firearm purchases or transfers and related records. While these documents remain confidential, they can still be released to law enforcement, corrections agencies, or other authorized entities under specific circumstances. The changes are part of a broader statute that defines various types of investigative and personal information that are exempt from public disclosure, aimed at protecting individuals' privacy and preventing potential misuse of sensitive personal information related to firearm ownership and licensing. The bill ensures that while these records remain confidential, they can still be accessed by appropriate authorities when necessary for legal or safety purposes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public records act exemptions regarding 2 concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms 3 purchases or transfers; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.240. 4
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jim Walsh (R)*, Liz Berry (D), Travis Couture (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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IL bill #HB5723 • Last Action 03/12/2026
IL EPSTEIN FILES INVESTIGATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission, an investigatory and advisory body tasked with examining matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network that have a connection to Illinois, to help enforce Illinois laws, and to promote transparency. The Commission will have the power to issue subpoenas, which can be enforced by a circuit court, and must report its findings periodically to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. The bill also includes protections for victims and whistleblowers, and grants the Attorney General specific authority, including the ability to share information with the Commission. Additionally, the bill amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand its jurisdiction to include a broader range of offenses, such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, bribery, official misconduct, money laundering, and racketeering, provided that these offenses occurred in more than one county, have a statewide connection, or are certified as necessary by the Attorney General. The Commission will cease operations after five years and the Act will be repealed after six years.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. Establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission as an investigatory and advisory commission to investigate matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network with a nexus to Illinois, facilitate enforcement of Illinois law, and promote transparency. Grants the Commission investigatory powers, including subpoena authority enforceable in circuit court, and requires referrals to the Attorney General and periodic reports to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides victim and whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Attorney General to exercise specified authority. Directs the Attorney General to share information upon request by the Commission. Ceases operation of the Commission after 5 years and repeals the Act after 6 years. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand jurisdiction, to include human trafficking, involuntary servitude, sexual exploitation of children, permitting and failure to report sexual abuse of a child, prostitution-related offenses, patronizing a sexually exploited child, child pornography, bribery, official misconduct, solicitation of misconduct, tampering with public records, perjury, communicating with or harassment of jurors and witnesses, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and racketeering activity, but with a requirement for Attorney General certification or a requirement that offenses occur in more than one county or have a statewide nexus. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 23 : Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*, Kelly Cassidy (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Nabeela Syed (D), Patrick Sheehan (R), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Natalie Manley (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lisa Davis (D), Carol Ammons (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), Edgar González (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kam Buckner (D), Michael Crawford (D), Nicole La Ha (R), Kevin Schmidt (R), Jennifer Sanalitro (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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MN bill #SF4415 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Council on Central and Eastern European Affairs establishment and appropriation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Council on Central and Eastern European Affairs to represent Minnesotans from Central and Eastern Europe, many of whom have arrived as refugees or humanitarian parolees due to conflict or political instability and face challenges accessing government services. The council will consist of 15 voting members: 11 public members appointed by the governor, who should reflect the diversity of these communities and include at least five women, and four legislative members appointed by House and Senate leadership. The council will advise the governor and legislature on issues affecting these communities, recommend policy changes, act as a liaison between the state and community organizations, and conduct studies on relevant topics. The bill also appropriates $700,000 for fiscal year 2027 and establishes a base appropriation of $700,000 for fiscal year 2028 for the council's operations, staffing, and outreach.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing the Council on Central and Eastern European Affairs; requiring reports; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Doron Clark (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred to State and Local Government
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WA bill #SB6210 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerning the health plan certification process.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve access to and affordability of health insurance plans offered through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, which is a marketplace where individuals and small businesses can purchase health coverage. The bill allows the Exchange to establish additional criteria, called "market factor certification criteria," beyond the basic requirements of the Affordable Care Act, to evaluate health plans. These new criteria will focus on factors like cost-sharing, covered benefits, premiums, prescription drug coverage, provider networks, and quality to ensure plans are meaningful and diverse for consumers. The bill also clarifies the roles of the Exchange and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, with the Commissioner retaining responsibility for reviewing rate increases and network adequacy, while the Exchange gains authority to assess market factors. Importantly, any information submitted by health carriers to the Exchange for these new certification criteria will be kept confidential. Additionally, the bill mandates collaboration between the Exchange and the Commissioner to address counties with limited carrier options, working with carriers and hospitals to encourage more plan offerings.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to safeguarding access and affordability for 2 exchange customers through the health plan certification process; 3 amending RCW 43.71.020 and 43.71.065; adding new sections to chapter 4 43.71 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; and creating a 5 new section. 6
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vandana Slatter (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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WA bill #SB5936 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerning prevention of and remedies for human trafficking.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands legal protections and remedies for victims of human trafficking by establishing that business entities can be held liable for human trafficking offenses if they knowingly engage in such conduct or if an employee or agent commits trafficking for the entity's direct benefit and the entity fails to act. Such entities could face significant fines, profit disgorgement, and debarment from government contracts. The bill also mandates that law enforcement and prosecuting agencies keep the identities of alleged human trafficking victims and their families confidential, except when necessary for investigations, legally required, or for providing victim services. Additionally, it amends existing law to clarify that information revealing the identity or specific details of child victims of sexual assault or commercial sexual exploitation, and the identity, pictures, and images of alleged victims and their families in human trafficking cases, are exempt from public disclosure, while also making technical changes to the process for certifying victims for immigration purposes, including ensuring timely processing and informing individuals of reasons for denial.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to prevention of and remedies for human 2 trafficking; amending RCW 7.98.020; reenacting and amending RCW 3 42.56.240; adding new sections to chapter 9A.40 RCW; and prescribing 4 penalties. 5
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Tina Orwall (D)*, Jamie Pedersen (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Marcus Riccelli (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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US bill #S4082 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026, aims to significantly reform foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, particularly concerning the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). Key provisions include strengthening protections for U.S. persons by requiring warrants for certain types of data collection, limiting warrantless queries for communications of U.S. persons and those located in the U.S., and prohibiting "reverse targeting" where the primary intent is to obtain information on a specific U.S. person. The bill also introduces data retention limits for collected information, enhances oversight by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA Court) and Inspectors General, and mandates greater transparency through increased reporting to Congress and public disclosure of certain court decisions. Additionally, it prohibits federal law enforcement from purchasing personal data from data brokers, strengthens privacy protections for electronic communications under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), and includes provisions for accountability for federal employees who violate surveillance laws. The bill also extends Section 702 of FISA for four years and clarifies the scope of federal law enforcement access to vehicle data.
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Bill Summary: A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/13/2026
• Added: 03/27/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 4 : Ron Wyden (D)*, Mike Lee (R), Elizabeth Warren (D), Cynthia Lummis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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RI bill #H7410 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to change the residency requirements for individuals and businesses applying for licenses to own or operate a cannabis establishment, specifically by removing the previous requirement that an applicant be a Rhode Island resident or a business with at least 51% ownership by Rhode Island residents, and instead only requiring "proof of residency" without specifying a duration or percentage of ownership. The bill also makes conforming changes to the definitions and qualifications sections for various cannabis-related licenses, including cultivators, product manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, to reflect this updated residency requirement.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Slater (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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WA bill #SB5977 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to publish reports on child near fatalities, similar to how they already publish reports on child fatalities. Specifically, it mandates that within 180 days of a near fatality involving a child in the department's care or who received services from the department within the preceding year, the department must issue a report on the review of that near fatality. These reports, along with child fatality review reports, will be posted on a public website and are subject to public disclosure, with confidential information redacted according to existing laws. The bill also defines "near fatality" as an act that, as certified by a physician, places a child in serious or critical condition, and it clarifies that these review reports are generally not admissible as evidence in civil or administrative proceedings, with certain exceptions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to requiring publication of child near fatality 2 reviews; amending RCW 74.13.640; and creating a new section. 3
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Nikki Torres (R)*, Perry Dozier (R), Chris Gildon (R), Judy Warnick (R), Jeff Wilson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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MD bill #HB1555 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Education - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Oversight Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the oversight and accountability mechanisms for Maryland's Blueprint for Maryland's Future, a comprehensive education reform plan. Key provisions include reducing the term length for members of the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) from six to four years, and establishing an appeal process where public schools or local school systems can challenge the AIB's decision to withhold funds by appealing to the Office of Administrative Hearings, with the possibility of the administrative law judge overturning the AIB's decision if found arbitrary or capricious. The bill also creates the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Stakeholder Advisory Council, composed of various education stakeholders like superintendents, board members, teachers, parents, and students, to advise the General Assembly on the feasibility and effectiveness of the AIB's policies at the classroom level. Furthermore, a Joint Oversight Committee on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future is established, comprised of members from both the Senate and House of Delegates, to provide legislative oversight over the implementation of the Blueprint, review enforcement decisions, and examine the AIB's actions, including its decisions to withhold significant amounts of funding. Finally, the Office of Legislative Audits will conduct regular performance audits of the AIB to assess its effectiveness in meeting the Blueprint's goals and ensure consistent enforcement across the state.
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Bill Summary: Altering the length of the term of the members of the Accountability and Implementation Board; authorizing a public school or local school system to appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings after receiving a decision by the Accountability and Implementation Board to withhold certain funds after a certain appeals process; establishing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Stakeholder Advisory Council; establishing the Joint Oversight Committee on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : April Fleming Miller (R)*, Steve Arentz (R), Kevin Hornberger (R), April Rose (R), Chris Tomlinson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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RI bill #S2961 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement that cannabinoid profiles, which describe the amounts of specific compounds like THC and CBD in cannabis products, must be expressed as dry-weight percentages. Instead, the bill allows the Cannabis Control Commission (the state agency overseeing cannabis) to determine the form and manner in which these cannabinoid amounts are expressed, offering more flexibility in how this information is presented on products. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jacob Bissaillon (D)*, Matt LaMountain (D), Tiara Mack (D), Jonathon Acosta (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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RI bill #S2962 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement for specific subcommittees within the cannabis advisory board, which is a group that advises the state commission on matters related to the regulation and policy development of the state's cannabis program. Previously, the law mandated the creation of several subcommittees focused on areas like public health, public safety, the cannabis industry, market participation, and social equity, each with specific responsibilities for developing recommendations. This bill streamlines the advisory board's structure by eliminating these statutorily required subcommittees, allowing the board to convene and provide recommendations as requested by the commission. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jacob Bissaillon (D)*, Matt LaMountain (D), Tiara Mack (D), Jonathon Acosta (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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MO bill #HB2274 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," a framework designed to make it easier for licensed teachers to move and work in different states. The compact aims to streamline the process of obtaining a teaching license in a new state, support military spouses who are teachers, and improve the exchange of information between states regarding teacher licensure and any disciplinary actions. It also seeks to help school districts hire qualified teachers by removing barriers and to support teacher retention by simplifying relicensure. The bill defines key terms like "member state" (any state that has adopted the compact), "licensing authority" (the state agency responsible for teacher licenses), and "adverse action" (any disciplinary measure taken against a teacher's license). It establishes an "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission" to oversee the compact, with each member state having one delegate. The commission will create rules and bylaws to administer the compact, and it will have powers related to its budget, personnel, and legal proceedings. The compact will become effective once enacted by ten states and includes provisions for dispute resolution, termination of membership, and amendments.
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Bill Summary: Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ed Lewis (R)*, Brian Seitz (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Second read and referred: Education(S)
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MO bill #HB1844 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact, a framework for athletic trainers (ATs) to practice in multiple states more easily. The compact aims to increase public access to AT services by allowing ATs licensed in one member state to obtain a "Compact Privilege" to practice in other member states, provided they meet uniform requirements. This aims to reduce the need for multiple licenses, streamline interstate practice, and support ATs, including active military members and their spouses. The bill defines key terms like "Licensee" (a qualified AT), "Licensing Authority" (the state board that licenses ATs), and "Compact Privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state). It outlines the requirements for states to join the compact, including enacting similar legislation and maintaining regulatory standards, and details the qualifications an AT must meet to obtain a Compact Privilege, such as holding a valid certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) and passing a criminal background check. The compact also establishes an Athletic Trainer Compact Commission to oversee its implementation, including developing rules and a data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions. Member states retain their authority to regulate AT practice within their borders, including enforcing their scope of practice laws and taking disciplinary actions. The bill also addresses issues like dispute resolution, state withdrawal from the compact, and the severability of its provisions.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sherri Gallick (R)*, LaDonna Appelbaum (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Second read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)
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RI bill #S2980 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Rhode Island's cannabis laws, primarily focusing on applications for licenses, the social equity assistance program, and how cannabis tax revenue is used. It clarifies that convictions for cannabis possession alone will not automatically disqualify someone from obtaining a cannabis license, unless the crime involved distribution to a minor or substantially relates to the occupation, and it establishes a presumption of rehabilitation for convictions older than five years. The bill also significantly expands the Social Equity Assistance Program and creates a new "disproportionately impacted areas investment fund" to support public housing, education, and health initiatives in communities that have been negatively affected by past cannabis enforcement. A substantial portion of the state's cannabis excise tax revenue will now be directed to these social equity and investment funds, with specific allocations changing after five years, while sales tax revenue will continue to go to the general fund.
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Bill Summary: This act would make several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jonathon Acosta (D)*, Tiara Mack (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Brian Thompson (D), Lou DiPalma (D), Jacob Bissaillon (D), Ana Quezada (D), Dawn Euer (D), Alana DiMario (D), Sam Zurier (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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WA bill #HB2637 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Safeguarding personal information entrusted to agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to expand the types of personal information that government agencies must protect from public disclosure, particularly information that is not of legitimate public concern. Specifically, it adds new categories of protected information, including age, date of birth (with exceptions for voter registration records), language preference, residential address (with exceptions for business addresses, voter registration, and real property records), place of birth, precise location data or GPS coordinates (except when an employee is on official duty), government-issued identifiers like social security numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, student numbers, vehicle license plate numbers, and application numbers, and individual consumer utility account data. The bill also includes a provision that makes it void if specific funding is not provided by June 30, 2026, indicating a potential fiscal impact or a need for legislative appropriation to implement these new protections.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to safeguarding personal information entrusted to 2 agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public; reenacting 3 and amending RCW 42.56.230; and creating a new section. 4
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Mia Gregerson (D)*, Sharlett Mena (D), Lauren Davis (D), Chris Stearns (D), Lillian Ortiz-Self (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Mary Fosse (D), Edwin Obras (D), Roger Goodman (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Jamila Taylor (D), Janice Zahn (D), Nicole Macri (D), Alex Ramel (D), Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D), Strom Peterson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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WA bill #HB2088 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Concerning the dietitian licensure compact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to improve public access to dietetics services by allowing licensed dietitians to practice in multiple member states with a single license. The compact creates a governing body called the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the implementation and enforcement of the agreement. Key provisions include defining terms like "compact privilege" (permission to practice in a remote state), "home state" (a dietitian's primary state of residence), and "remote state" (any member state other than the home state). It outlines requirements for states to join the compact, including licensing and regulating dietetics and having a complaint investigation mechanism. Licensed dietitians seeking to practice in another member state will need to meet uniform qualifications, including education, supervised practice experience, and passing a national exam, and will obtain a "compact privilege" in the remote state, while maintaining their "home state" license. The bill also addresses issues like data sharing among member states, adverse actions against licensees, dispute resolution, and the process for states to join or withdraw from the compact, with an effective date of July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the dietitian licensure compact; adding a new 2 chapter to Title 18 RCW; and providing an effective date. 3
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Mari Leavitt (D)*, Michael Keaton (R), Stephanie Barnard (R), Joe Timmons (D), Julia Reed (D), Cyndy Jacobsen (R), Cindy Ryu (D), Janice Zahn (D), Adison Richards (D), Beth Doglio (D), Tarra Simmons (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Nicole Macri (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Adam Bernbaum (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 7/1/2028.
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FL bill #S0350 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Public Records/Crime Victims
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families. It defines "family member" as a spouse, child, parent, legal guardian, or sibling, excluding the accused. It also defines "officer" to include certified law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers, and "victim" as someone who suffers harm due to a crime, also excluding the accused. The bill makes information that could identify or locate a victim, or be used to intimidate, harass, or abuse them, exempt from public disclosure, especially when held by agencies that regularly interact with victims. This exemption also extends to the identity and similar potentially harmful information of a victim's lawful representative, family member, or next of kin. For law enforcement officers who are victims, their names will be confidential and exempt for 72 hours after the incident, and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the exemption for their name as a victim will expire. These exemptions are intended to prevent further trauma and encourage cooperation with law enforcement, and are subject to future legislative review.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim’s family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime and that the record identifies the person as a family member, lawful representative, or next of kin of a person identified as a victim of crime in the record; providing that the name of a law enforcement officer in a public record which identifies him or her as a victim of crime in specified circumstances is confidential and exempt for 72 hours and providing that such information is exempt for 60 days thereafter; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/04/2025
• Added: 11/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1113
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MI bill #HB5696 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Property tax: exemptions; personal property used in agriculture operations; exclude property used to cultivate marihuana. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends "The general property tax act" to clarify which personal property used in agricultural operations is exempt from taxation, specifically by excluding property used to cultivate marihuana, which is defined by reference to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. The bill also makes minor technical changes to existing exemptions for various organizations and property types, such as Young Men's Christian Associations and Camp Fire Girls, and clarifies the definition of "where" in relation to educational institutions and business locations.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled"The general property tax act,"by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2023 PA 109.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Kunse (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026
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NE bill #LB1119 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Change provisions relating to the collection and use of personal data and provide additional duties and prohibitions for a covered online service under the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, amending the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, aims to strengthen protections for minors online by redefining terms and imposing new duties and prohibitions on "covered online services," which are defined as businesses operating in the state that determine how consumer personal data is processed and meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds. Key changes include expanding the definition of "covered design feature" to include elements like infinite scroll, auto-playing videos, engagement metrics, gamification, and image-altering filters, and prohibiting covered online services from making all default privacy settings less protective for minors or prompting them to weaken their privacy settings unless absolutely necessary for a requested service. The bill also mandates that covered online services provide a clear and accessible tool for minors to request account deletion and honor such requests within fifteen days, while also restricting the collection and use of a minor's personal data to only what is essential for a knowingly engaged service, prohibiting its use for targeted advertising, and requiring clear signals when precise geolocation information is collected or when parental monitoring is active. Furthermore, the bill prohibits profiling minors unless it's necessary for a requested service and actively engaged with, and restricts notifications and push alerts to specific hours outside of school time, while also prohibiting the use of "dark patterns" – manipulative user interfaces – to undermine minors' autonomy and decision-making.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act; to amend sections 87-1301, 87-1302, 87-1305, and 87-1308, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to redefine terms; to change provisions relating to the collection and use of personal data and prohibited acts; to provide additional duties and prohibitions for a covered online service; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Carolyn Bosn (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Banking, Commerce and Insurance AM2237 filed
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MD bill #HB1278 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission and Fund - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission within the State Department of Education to oversee grant awards to eligible organizations that provide "positive youth development programming," which are structured, evidence-based activities for youth (birth through 25 years old) that include adult mentors and family engagement, and are offered outside regular school hours. The bill also creates the Maryland Positive Youth Development Fund, a special, nonlapsing fund that will receive money from various sources, including judgments or settlements against social media companies found to have harmed youth, and any interest earned on the fund will be added back to it. The Commission will be responsible for setting up a grant process, awarding funds to eligible organizations like community groups, local governments, and schools, and monitoring the effectiveness of these programs, with a requirement for meaningful youth involvement in its work. The bill also specifies that the fund can be used for administrative costs related to legal actions against social media companies, the administration of the commission and its grants, and primarily for grants to support youth development programs, with the stipulation that this funding is meant to supplement, not replace, existing funding. The establishment of these provisions is contingent on the state receiving funds from a settlement or judgment against a social media company related to harm to children, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, unless certain conditions are not met by June 30, 2030.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission in the State Department of Education to make grant awards to certain eligible organizations that provide positive youth development programming to certain youth; establishing the Maryland Positive Youth Development Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; and requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stephanie Smith (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m.
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OK bill #SB2157 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Scenic rivers; creating the Southeast Scenic Rivers Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Southeast Scenic Rivers Act, establishes the Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission to preserve and manage designated scenic rivers in Oklahoma, specifically the Glover, Kiamichi, Little, and Mountain Fork Rivers, due to their unique natural beauty and recreational value. The Commission, an agency of the state, will be funded through appropriations to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and will consist of eleven members appointed by various state officials, with specific representation from affected counties, conservation groups, academic institutions, and tribal communities. The Commission is empowered to create management plans, set standards for adjacent land use to protect scenic values, appoint an administrator, cooperate with other government agencies, accept gifts and grants, and take legal action to enforce its regulations, all while operating under the Oklahoma Open Meeting and Open Records Acts. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to cooperate with the newly created Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission. This act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: scenic rivers - Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission - funds - membership - powers and duties - promulgation of rules - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : David Bullard (R)*, Jim Grego (R)*, George Burns (R), Warren Hamilton (R), Kelly Hines (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB2157 (3-11-26) (BULLARD) FS FA1 - SB2157 (3-11-26) (BULLARD) FS FA1
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NH bill #HB1650 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Relative to an age-appropriate design code.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Age-Appropriate Design Code Act that creates comprehensive privacy and safety regulations for online services and platforms that are likely to be accessed by minors. The bill defines a "covered business" as an entity that generates most of its revenue online, collects personal data, and has products reasonably likely to be accessed by minors. It requires businesses to configure default privacy settings to the highest level of protection for minors, including hiding account existence, disabling direct messaging with adults, preventing location sharing, and disabling push notifications. The law prohibits businesses from collecting or using minors' personal data beyond what is necessary to provide the specific service, restricts algorithmic recommendations, and mandates transparency about data collection and usage. Businesses must also implement age assurance methods that protect user privacy, immediately delete unnecessary data, and provide appeal processes for age determinations. The Attorney General is tasked with developing rules to enforce these provisions, with the law set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Violations will be considered unfair or deceptive trade practices, and the law is designed to protect minors' online experiences without infringing on their rights or ability to access information.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes an age-appropriate design code which limits businesses' ability to collect and use the personal data of minors in the state. The bill also limits what may be considered publicly available information which businesses may collect and use, and authorizes the attorney general to establish rules to enforce such provisions.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Melissa Litchfield (R)*, Brian Nadeau (R), James Thibault (R), Laurence Miner (R), Paul Terry (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
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MD bill #SB595 • Last Action 03/11/2026
County Boards of Education and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Vacancy Procedures - Alterations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill alters the procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. Specifically, it mandates that if a vacancy for an elected board member occurs 55 days or more before the candidate filing deadline for a primary election, the position must be filled through an election at the next general election. However, if the vacancy occurs 54 days or less before that same candidate filing deadline, or if no candidates file or qualify for the election, the remaining board members will appoint a replacement. The bill also makes conforming changes to various county education laws to align with this new vacancy filling process, ensuring consistency across the state.
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Bill Summary: Requiring each county board of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to hold an election for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 55 days or more before the candidate filing deadline for a certain election; requiring each county board and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to appoint a replacement for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 54 days or less before a certain candidate filing deadline for a certain election; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cheryl Kagan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 )
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OK bill #SB2184 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating and repealing multiple versions of statutes. Emergency
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends and repeals various statutes to consolidate and clarify existing laws. Key provisions include updating definitions related to airports to include "vertiports" and "VTOL aircraft," clarifying the composition and duties of the State Postadjudication Review Advisory Board, and modifying procedures for county purchasing. It also adjusts statutes related to driver's licenses, including the issuance of REAL ID compliant and noncompliant licenses, and updates regulations for motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers. Additionally, the bill revises laws concerning protective orders, criminal statutes of limitations, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, and the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission. It also amends provisions related to the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act, the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority's testing laboratory requirements. Furthermore, it modifies statutes concerning the Department of Transportation's railroad revitalization efforts, sales tax exemptions, and the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, including provisions for correctional officers, deputy sheriffs, and emergency medical personnel. Finally, the bill addresses various aspects of the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act, driver's license fees, and the process for adopting administrative rules.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating, and repealing multiple versions of statutes; amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.1); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.1); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.2, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.2); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.4); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.5, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.5); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.7, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.7); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.8, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.8); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.10, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.10); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.12, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.12); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.15, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.15); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.16, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.16); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.17, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.17); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 82, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 82); amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421, as last amended by Section 15, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 421); amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.2, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.2); repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.2); amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.6, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.6); repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.6); amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-1-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2025 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1-105); repealing 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-1-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 149, O.S.L. 2025 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1-105); amending 15 O.S. 2021, Section 141.13, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2024 (15 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 141.13); repealing 15 O.S. 2021, Section 141.13, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 72, O.S.L. 2016; amending 18 O.S. 2021, Section 1006, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 120, O.S.L. 2024 (18 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1006); repealing 18 O.S. 2021, Section 1006, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 121, O.S.L. 2024 (18 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1006); amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505); repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 66, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.4, as last amended by Section 704, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.4); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.4, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 40, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.4); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.6, as amended by Section 474, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.6); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 145, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.6); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 152, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 115, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 152); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 152, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 152); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-102, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-102); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-102, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-102); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 38, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 315, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-110, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 110, as last amended by Section 44, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-110, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-111, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-111); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-111, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-111); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-301, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-301); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-301, as last amended by Section 516, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-301); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 563, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 563); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 563, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 563); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 564, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 564); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 564, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 119, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 564); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 565, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 565); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 565, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 119, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 565); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 752, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 752); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 752, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 172, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 752); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1102, as last amended by Section 60, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1102); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1110, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 403, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1110, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1110); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1113, as last amended by Section 72, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1113); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1113, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1113); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1132, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1132); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1132, as last amended by Section 75, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1132); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 303, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 154, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 314, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 154); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 154, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 154); amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 37, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 187, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 37); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 37, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 37); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as amended by Section 38, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 138); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 571, as last amended by Section 40, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 571); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.7, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.7); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.7, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.7); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.9, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.9); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.9, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.9); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.10, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.10); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.10, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.10); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21b, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 208, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21b); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21b, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21b); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.38, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.38); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.38, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.38); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.49, as amended by Section 530, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.49); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 340, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 353.1); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 343, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 353.1); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 356.2, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 356.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 356.2, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 356.2); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 357, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 357); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 357, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 357); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 360, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 360); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 360, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 360); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 61, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 493.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.2, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 350, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 493.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2013; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 235, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-106, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-106); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-106, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 215, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-106); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-312, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 340, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-312, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 343, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.17, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 447, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 427.17); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.17, as last amended by Section 142, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 427.17); amending 66 O.S. 2021, Section 304, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 31, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304); repealing 66 O.S. 2021, Section 304, as amended by Section 556, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1353, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1353); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1353, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 240, O.S.L. 2022 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1353); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1356, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 392, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1356); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1356, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 444, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1356); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2017; repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 68, O.S.L. 2021; repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 44, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.22, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 143, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2357.22); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.22, as last amended by Section 153, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2357.22); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 155, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 166, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2902); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 204, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2902); amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-194); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-194); amendatory 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.163); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.163); amendatory 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 482, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2403); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2403); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 62.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 62.3, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.58A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58A); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 902); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 902); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 915, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 915); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 915, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 915); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 916.3, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 916.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 916.3, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 916.3); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 919.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 919.1); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 919.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 919.1); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321, as last amended by Section 29, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 303); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 267, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 303); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308); amending 85A O.S. 2021, Section 2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2025 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2); repealing 85A O.S. 2021, Section 2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 67, O.S.L. 2025 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2); and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brent Howard (R)*, Collin Duel (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB2184 (3-11-26) (HOWARD) FS FA1 - SB2184 (3-11-26) (HOWARD) FS FA1
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KY bill #HB930 • Last Action 03/11/2026
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's laws concerning crimes and punishments, particularly focusing on juvenile justice and public safety. Key provisions include requiring caregivers to reimburse the Department of Juvenile Justice for the costs of a child's commitment if their failure to provide reasonable control contributed to the delinquency, allowing victim advocates to attend protection order hearings for minors, and expanding the definition of unlawful transaction with a minor to include felonies where a gun is used or possessed. It also clarifies that certain unlawful transaction offenses can apply to adult defendants and minors transferred to adult court, shifts the decision-making authority for status offense complaints from court-designated workers to county attorneys, and allows for public access to dispositional or sentencing hearings for children adjudicated as violent offenders. Additionally, the bill mandates notification to law enforcement agencies about the disposition of certain juvenile cases, grants peace officers access to juvenile and family court records for their duties, requires school personnel to be notified of protective orders involving minors, and allows county attorneys to file petitions for first-time misdemeanors. The bill also modifies criteria for trying minors as adults, allowing it for violent offenses, capital offenses, or Class A or B felonies, and for repeat felony offenders, and permits past juvenile adjudications to be used for enhanced sentencing. It increases the maximum periods for sanctions for supervision violations, probation for misdemeanors and felonies, and confinement in secure detention facilities, and establishes a minimum commitment period of 12 months for felony offenses. Finally, the bill repeals the section creating family accountability, intervention, and response teams.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 635, relating to public offenders, to provide that a court that commits a child to the Department of Juvenile Justice shall require the child's caregiver to reimburse the department for the costs of the child's commitment; amend KRS 403.727 and KRS 456.035, relating to protection orders involving minors, to permit a victim advocate to attend an evidentiary hearing to offer advocacy services to an alleged victim; amend KRS 530.064 to provide that a person 18 years of age or older, or a minor who has been transferred to Circuit Court to be proceeded against as a youthful offender, is guilty of unlawful transaction in the first degree for the commission of a felony offense where any person uses or possess a gun in furtherance of a crime; amend KRS 530.065 and 530.070 to provide that unlawful transaction with a minor in the second and third degree may be applied to adult defendants and child defendants transferred to Circuit Court to be proceeded against as a youthful offender; amend KRS 610.030, relating to preliminary intake inquiry procedures and diversions, to provide that upon completing the preliminary intake inquiry for a status offense complaint, the court-designated worker shall refer the complaint to the county attorney for the county attorney to decide how the complaint shall proceed; require the court-designated worker to consult with the county attorney in the development of a diversion agreement; specify the persons the court-designated worker shall make the details of the diversion agreement available to; provide that if a child fails diversion for a status offense complaint, the court-designated worker shall refer the matter to the county attorney; amend KRS 610.070, relating to juvenile case hearings, to provide that if a child has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or has been adjudicated to have committed an offense which would classify the child as a violent offender, the court may order a dispositional or sentencing hearing open to the public; amend KRS 610.110 relating to disposition of juvenile cases, to require the department to notify relevant law enforcement agencies of the disposition of each case for any child committed by the court who is placed in a residential treatment facility by the department or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 610.340, relating to confidentiality of juvenile records, to require Administrative Office of the Courts to permit a peace officer access to juvenile and family court records necessary for the peace officer to carry out lawful duties; amend KRS 610.345, relating to disclosure of records, to provide that the clerk of the court shall notify certain school personnel when the court issues a protective order where a child is a petitioner or respondent; amend KRS 635.010, relating to public offense complaints, to allow a county attorney to file a petition for a first time misdemeanor; amend KRS 635.020, relating to criteria for determining how a child is to be tried, to provide that a youth 14 years of age or older may be tried as an adult if the court finds probable cause that the child committed an offense which would classify the child as a violent offender, or a capital offense, Class A felony, or Class B felony; provide that a child may be tried as an adult if the court finds probable cause that the youth has previously been adjudicated as a youthful offender and is back in front of a court for allegedly committing a new felony; amend KRS 635.040, relating to effect of adjudication by the juvenile court, to provide that a past adjudication may be considered for any enhanced disposition or sentence for a subsequent offense; amend KRS 635.060, relating to options of the court at the dispositional hearing, to increase the maximum period of sanctions for a violation of supervision from 30 days to 180 days; increase the maximum period of probation for a misdemeanor from 6 months to 12 months; increase the maximum period of probation for a Class D felony from 12 months to up until the age of 18; increase the period a child may be confined in a secure detention facility or detention program from 45 days to 90 days for children 14 and 15 years old, and from 90 days to 180 days for children 16 years of age and older; provide for a minimum commitment period of at least 12 months for a child committed to the department for a felony; repeal KRS 605.035, relating to the creation of the family accountability, intervention, and response teams; and amend various KRS sections to conform.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jared Bauman (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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KY bill #HB928 • Last Action 03/11/2026
AN ACT relating to the General Assembly.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct within the Legislative Research Commission, a state agency that supports the General Assembly, Kentucky's legislative body. This committee will be composed of eight members: three appointed by the Senate President, one by the Senate Minority Floor Leader, three by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one by the House Minority Floor Leader. The committee's primary role is to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, abuse, or assault made by employees of the Legislative Research Commission, other General Assembly members, or the public against a member of the General Assembly. After an investigation, which must be completed within 90 days of receiving a complaint, the committee will issue a report detailing its findings and recommending any punitive actions, such as removal from committees, fines, or even expulsion, to the relevant legislative leadership and all members of that chamber. If the investigation suggests a violation may have occurred, the committee will hold a hearing, and if a violation is found, it will recommend specific penalties. Importantly, all records related to these complaints and investigations will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Open Records Act, with specific protections for the identities of complainants and witnesses.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7 to establish a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct; direct the appointment of members; require investigation, hearings, and report of complaints submitted by employees of the Legislative Research Commission, another member of the General Assembly, and the public; require report of recommended punitive actions to Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and members of the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Marzian (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to State Government (H)
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ME bill #LD210 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: Here's a summary of the bill based on the XML text: This bill is a comprehensive appropriations and allocations act for state government for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The bill makes various financial provisions across multiple state departments and agencies, including transfers of funds, adjustments to position counts, and funding for specific programs and initiatives. Some key highlights include: establishing the Maine Office of Community Affairs to consolidate various community-related programs; providing funding for housing initiatives through new and existing funds; adjusting tax rates for cigarettes, cannabis, and real estate transfers; modifying the dependent exemption tax credit; making changes to the hospital tax rate; and transferring funds between different state accounts. The bill also includes provisions for personal services balances, attrition savings, and various one-time funding allocations for specific departmental needs. The legislation aims to support state operations, fund critical services, and make strategic investments in areas such as housing, healthcare, community development, and state infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $17,235,498 $17,235,498 __________ __________ RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND TOTAL $17,235,498 $17,235,498 ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND Personal Services $179,122 $186,849 All Other $6,441 $6,447 __________ __________ ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH $185,563 $193,296 INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TOTAL Administration - Human Resources 0038 Initiative: Provides funding for the marketing and advertising of state job recruitment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $12,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $12,000 ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES 0038 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $12,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $12,000 Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund Z264 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase to the agency license management system maintenance agreement. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $26,224 $26,224 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $26,224 $26,224 Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund Z264 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase in costs associated with the contracts for performing compliance checks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $31,436 $8,570 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $31,436 $8,570 Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund Z264 Initiative: Provides funding for the State's inventory tracking system contract. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $102,633 $153,950 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $102,633 $153,950 ADULT USE CANNABIS REGULATORY COORDINATION FUND Z264 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $160,293 $188,744 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $160,293 $188,744 Alcoholic Beverages - General Operation 0015 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist I position and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the reorganization. STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,385 $5,841 All Other ($5,385) ($5,841) __________ __________ STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Alcoholic Beverages - General Operation 0015 Initiative: Reduces funding in the cost of goods sold account to correct an erroneous baseline entry. STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) __________ __________ STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND TOTAL ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - GENERAL OPERATION 0015 PROGRAM SUMMARY STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,385 $5,841 All Other ($180,054,792) ($180,055,248) __________ __________ STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND TOTAL ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management Z302 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Staff Accountant position, 2 Staff Accountant positions and one Accounting Technician position within the General Government Service Center previously continued by Financial Order CV0726 F5 to provide continued service to the Department of Education and the Office of Community Affairs and transfers those positions from the American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management program, Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Financial and Personnel Services - Division of program, Financial and Personnel Services Fund on January 1, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 0.000 Personal Services $367,545 $193,169 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $367,545 $193,169 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AUDIT, CONTROLLER AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Z302 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 0.000 Personal Services $367,545 $193,169 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $367,545 $193,169 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Provides funding for annual roof inspections and chillers on 3 buildings. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $52,000 $52,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $52,000 $52,000 Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE 2025-26 2026-27 FUND All Other $7,000,000 $7,000,000 __________ __________ REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE $7,000,000 $7,000,000 FUND TOTAL Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Establishes one Space Management Specialist position to assist with the increased workload associated with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1742-G, which requires owners of buildings leased to the State to inventory their buildings to identify the presence of asbestos, lead, black mold, radon and other substances that may be harmful to human health and to implement the Governor's executive order requiring the Bureau of General Services, leased space division to use federal Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Portfolio Manager scores in the development of leases. REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE 2025-26 2026-27 FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $97,255 $104,780 __________ __________ REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE $97,255 $104,780 FUND TOTAL Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Establishes one Building Control Specialist position to implement proposed security initiatives and provide optimal coverage across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,266 $89,229 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $83,266 $89,229 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OPERATIONS 0080 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,266 $89,229 All Other $52,000 $52,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $135,266 $141,229 REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE 2025-26 2026-27 FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $97,255 $104,780 All Other $7,000,000 $7,000,000 __________ __________ REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE $7,097,255 $7,104,780 FUND TOTAL Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund Initiative: Provides funding necessary to implement the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1742-G, which requires the Bureau of General Services to inventory all state-owned buildings, identify the presence of asbestos, lead, black mold, radon and other substances that may be harmful to human health and identify associated remediation plans. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $400,000 $400,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $400,000 $400,000 BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES - CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT RESERVE FUND 0883 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $400,000 $400,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $400,000 $400,000 Central Administrative Applications Z234 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position, previously continued by Financial Order 03595 F5, through June 19, 2027 in the State Controller - Office of the program to oversee central applications personal services programs and reduces All Other in the Central Administrative Applications program to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($155,821) ($162,316) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($155,821) ($162,316) CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS Z234 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($155,821) ($162,316) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($155,821) ($162,316) Central Fleet Management 0703 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. CENTRAL MOTOR POOL 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,605,179 $3,605,179 __________ __________ CENTRAL MOTOR POOL TOTAL $3,605,179 $3,605,179 CENTRAL FLEET MANAGEMENT 0703 PROGRAM SUMMARY CENTRAL MOTOR POOL 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,605,179 $3,605,179 __________ __________ CENTRAL MOTOR POOL TOTAL $3,605,179 $3,605,179 Debt Service - Government Facilities Authority 0893 Initiative: Provides funding for annual principal and interest payments on funds borrowed through the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority in support of capital construction and renovation of state facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,250,000 Debt Service - Government Facilities Authority 0893 Initiative: Provides funding for annual principal and interest payments on funds borrowed through the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority in support of capital construction and renovation of Department of Corrections facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 DEBT SERVICE - GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AUTHORITY 0893 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $4,250,000 Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Staff Accountant position, 2 Staff Accountant positions and one Accounting Technician position within the General Government Service Center previously continued by Financial Order CV0726 F5 to provide continued service to the Department of Education and the Office of Community Affairs and transfers those positions from the American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management program, Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Financial and Personnel Services - Division of program, Financial and Personnel Services Fund on January 1, 2027. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 4.000 Personal Services $0 $200,579 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $0 $200,579 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position, one Accounting Analyst position, one Accounting Support Technician position and one Accounting Support Specialist position in the Security and Employment Service Center. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $391,109 $420,253 All Other $19,200 $19,200 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $410,309 $439,453 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Eliminates one vacant Accounting Analyst Supervisor position and provides funding to continue and make permanent one Public Service Manager II position previously established by Financial Order 003851 F5 to enhance the Natural Resource Service Center's ability to provide necessary services. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,980 $21,835 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $19,980 $21,835 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Accounting Support Specialist position from 60 hours to 80 hours biweekly in the Corrections Service Center. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,009 $20,533 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $19,009 $20,533 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $119,062 $119,062 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $119,062 $119,062 TOTAL FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES - DIVISION OF 0713 PROGRAM SUMMARY FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 8.000 Personal Services $430,098 $663,200 All Other $138,262 $138,262 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $568,360 $801,462 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position to support the application team within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $154,384 $167,640 All Other $13,630 $14,015 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $168,014 $181,655 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Systems Analyst position to support the policy team within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,902 $136,978 All Other $12,836 $13,128 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $139,738 $150,106 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes 2 Information Technology Consultant positions to support the Cloud Center of Excellence within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $284,536 $307,612 All Other $26,561 $27,232 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $311,097 $334,844 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Manager III position previously continued by Financial Order CV0751 F5 to support the so-called citizen portal within the Office of Information Technology. This initiative transfers the position from the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Office of Information Services Fund within the same program and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $193,249 $200,960 All Other $14,760 $14,985 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $208,009 $215,945 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Information Technology Consultant position to support the so- called citizen portal within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,268 $153,806 All Other $13,281 $13,616 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $155,549 $167,422 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Technology Support Specialist position to support the resident education network within the Department of Corrections and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,902 $136,978 All Other $12,836 $13,128 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $139,738 $150,106 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes 10 Senior Programmer Analyst positions to support applications for various state agencies and provides funding for All Other to fund the positions. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 10.000 10.000 Personal Services $1,269,020 $1,369,780 All Other $128,358 $131,283 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $1,397,378 $1,501,063 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes 10 Systems Analyst positions to support applications for various state agencies and provides funding for All Other to fund the positions. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 10.000 10.000 Personal Services $1,269,020 $1,369,780 All Other $128,358 $131,283 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $1,397,378 $1,501,063 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Information Technology Consultant position to support the Chief Data Officer and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,268 $153,806 All Other $13,281 $13,616 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $155,549 $167,422 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 2 Public Service Coordinator I positions, one Public Service Manager II position and one Management Analyst II position previously continued by Financial Order CV0726 F5 to manage project management initiatives within the Office of Information Technology. This initiative transfers the positions from the American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management program, Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Information Services program, Office of Information Services Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $520,596 $562,702 All Other $51,720 $52,944 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $572,316 $615,646 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding within the Information Services program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Information Services 0155 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,000,000 $2,000,000 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $2,000,000 $2,000,000 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Tech Support Specialist position to a Senior Technical Support Specialist position. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $8,858 $9,216 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $8,858 $9,216 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Senior Technical Support Specialist position to a Public Service Manager II position to support client technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $21,374 $22,213 All Other $619 $644 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $21,993 $22,857 TOTAL INFORMATION SERVICES 0155 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 32.000 32.000 Personal Services $4,259,377 $4,591,471 All Other $2,416,240 $2,425,874 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $6,675,617 $7,017,345 TOTAL Lead by Example Z426 Initiative: Provides funding for a competitive, revolving grant program for state agency renewable energy projects, purchase of electric vehicles, construction of electric vehicle charging stations and initiatives that support maintenance, upgrades and upkeep of renewable energy systems. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $250,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $250,000 $250,000 LEAD BY EXAMPLE Z426 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $250,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $250,000 $250,000 Lottery Operations 0023 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Inventory & Property Associate I position to an Inventory & Property Associate II position and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the reorganization. STATE LOTTERY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,091 $5,507 All Other ($5,091) ($5,507) __________ __________ STATE LOTTERY FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Lottery Operations 0023 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Accounting Associate I position to an Office Associate II position and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the reorganization. STATE LOTTERY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,979 $6,499 All Other ($5,979) ($6,499) __________ __________ STATE LOTTERY FUND TOTAL $0 $0 LOTTERY OPERATIONS 0023 PROGRAM SUMMARY STATE LOTTERY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $11,070 $12,006 All Other ($11,070) ($12,006) __________ __________ STATE LOTTERY FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Z185 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources for the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $519,535 $519,535 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $519,535 $519,535 MAINE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL Z185 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $519,535 $519,535 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $519,535 $519,535 Medical Use of Cannabis Fund Z265 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase to the agency license management system maintenance agreement. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,857 $8,857 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,857 $8,857 Medical Use of Cannabis Fund Z265 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase in costs associated with the contracts for performing compliance checks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $93,898 $25,658 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $93,898 $25,658 MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS FUND Z265 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $102,755 $34,515 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $102,755 $34,515 Purchases - Division of 0007 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position to provide support for Freedom of Access Act requests and administrative appeals hearing coordination, documentation aggregation and legal communications. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $117,369 $126,629 All Other $5,569 $5,569 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $122,938 $132,198 PURCHASES - DIVISION OF 0007 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $117,369 $126,629 All Other $5,569 $5,569 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $122,938 $132,198 Renewable Energy Facilities Property Tax Exemption Z296 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in reimbursement to municipalities due to the renewable energy facilities property tax exemptions under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 105, subchapter 4. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,750,000 $4,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,750,000 $4,250,000 RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Z296 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,750,000 $4,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,750,000 $4,250,000 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Senior Tax Examiner position to a Tax Section Manager position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $21,384 $9,064 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $21,384 $9,064 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Tax Examiner III position to a Business Systems Administrator position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,029 $7,839 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $13,029 $7,839 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming costs associated with establishing the increased dependent exemption credit and modified phase-out. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $31,800 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $31,800 $0 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming costs associated with increasing the real estate transfer tax and changing the distribution of the real estate transfer tax revenue. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $79,500 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $79,500 $0 REVENUE SERVICES, BUREAU OF 0002 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $34,413 $16,903 All Other $111,300 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $145,713 $16,903 Risk Management - Claims 0008 Initiative: Provides an allocation to pay attorney's fees awarded by a court against the State and its departments, agencies, officers or employees and settlements of attorney's fees without court award in these cases, which are not otherwise insured against under a deductible or self-insured retention program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 RISK MANAGEMENT - CLAIMS 0008 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 State Controller - Office of the 0056 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position to manage the implementation of several new Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards, which has resulted in significant additional work associated with preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,420 $146,444 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $141,489 $152,513 State Controller - Office of the 0056 Initiative: Provides funding for training and tuition reimbursement expenditures for the Office of the State Controller. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 State Controller - Office of the 0056 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position, previously continued by Financial Order 03595 F5, through June 19, 2027 in the State Controller - Office of the program to oversee central applications personal services programs and reduces All Other in the Central Administrative Applications program to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $154,467 $160,849 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $154,467 $160,849 STATE CONTROLLER - OFFICE OF THE 0056 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $289,887 $307,293 All Other $31,069 $31,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $320,956 $338,362 Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund - Finance 0573 Initiative: Provides funding in the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund for anticipated growth in county taxes and the cost of county services. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 UNORGANIZED TERRITORY EDUCATION AND SERVICES FUND - FINANCE 0573 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,731,052 $9,378,376 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $520,035 $520,035 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $1,013,548 $973,759 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $367,545 $193,169 STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES $568,360 $801,462 FUND OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $6,675,617 $7,017,345 CENTRAL MOTOR POOL $3,605,179 $3,605,179 REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL $7,097,255 $7,104,780 SERVICE FUND RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND $17,235,498 $17,235,498 ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH $185,563 $193,296 INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) STATE LOTTERY FUND $0 $0 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($139,049,755) ($133,026,508) Sec. A-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 to work with the federal emergency food assistance program and commodity supplemental food program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $109,011 $117,109 All Other $8,262 $8,606 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $117,273 $125,715 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Environmental Licensing Supervisor position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 448 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,660 $153,439 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $146,160 $156,939 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $112,269 $120,631 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $115,769 $124,131 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Establishes one Entomology Technician position using savings from 2 seasonal Entomology Technician positions. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.815) (0.815) Personal Services ($5,874) ($5,793) All Other ($247) ($243) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($6,121) ($6,036) Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Establishes one Entomology Technician position and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $82,153 $88,127 All Other $18,886 $19,964 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $101,039 $108,091 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Planning and Research Associate I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003627 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $95,804 $102,812 All Other $7,670 $7,964 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $103,474 $110,776 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Establishes one Senior Planner position in the agricultural resource development division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,437 $114,800 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,937 $118,300 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace a somatic cell counter for the Milk Quality Laboratory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $75,000 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace a mass comparator for the Metrology Laboratory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $65,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $65,000 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding to meet the statutory requirement of conducting an independent study for each of the 3 distinct segments of the milk industry in the State in cycles of no less than every 3 years. This request funds one study per year. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $65,000 $65,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $65,000 $65,000 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for grants for durable greenhouse structures, including but not limited to structures of glass or polycarbonate, and associated siting and installation costs to schools, community centers and other eligible public entities as determined by the department for shared and educational uses and to enhance community- based opportunities for food production. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $0 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003626 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,927 $149,384 All Other $9,480 $9,920 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $148,407 $159,304 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Transfers one Consumer Protection Inspector position from Other Special Revenue Funds to General Fund and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Lab Technician III position from 90% General Fund and 10% Other Special Revenue Funds to 100% Other Special Revenue Funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $8,158 $9,583 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,158 $9,583 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($8,158) ($9,583) All Other ($343) ($402) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($8,501) ($9,985) Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Metrologist position from range 27 to range 29, retroactive to December 14, 2023. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $25,589 $8,803 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,589 $8,803 BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE 0393 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $395,113 $407,256 All Other $75,500 $75,500 Capital Expenditures $0 $140,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $470,613 $622,756 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.815) (0.815) Personal Services $337,868 $363,512 All Other $25,165 $26,247 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $363,033 $389,759 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $73,995 $78,544 All Other $518,543 $19,562 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $592,538 $98,106 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 to work with the federal emergency food assistance program and commodity supplemental food program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Environmental Licensing Supervisor position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 448 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one Entomology Technician position and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Public Service Manager II position for water resource management and technical assistance and agricultural irrigation funding oversight and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund program. This position ends June 18, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Planning and Research Associate I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003627 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund program one Public Service Coordinator I position, previously established by Financial Order 003897 F5, to manage financial and technical assistance in the agricultural resource development division. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and establishes baseline allocation in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one Senior Planner position in the agricultural resource development division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst II position to support the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,312 $110,178 All Other $27,023 $28,426 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $129,335 $138,604 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003626 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator I position previously continued by Financial Order 003610 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $122,146 $131,828 All Other $30,560 $32,287 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $152,706 $164,115 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Historic Site Specialist position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,059 $10,059 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,059 $10,059 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,088 $2,088 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,088 $2,088 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planner II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position in the Geology and Resource Information program previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Secretary Associate position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Mapping and Graphic Arts Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Office Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Land for Maine's Future program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Forest Resource Management program to 50% General Fund in the Forest Resource Management program and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,694 $68,260 All Other $11,718 $12,176 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $77,412 $80,436 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position established by Financial Order AGR00-0031 through June 18, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $611 $611 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $611 $611 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Manager III position from range 35 to range 36. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $8,051 $8,378 All Other $1,433 $1,491 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,484 $9,869 DACF ADMINISTRATION 0401 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $46,942 $46,942 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $46,942 $46,942 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $298,203 $318,644 All Other $103,633 $107,279 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $401,836 $425,923 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Transfers 2 Laborer I positions and 2 Wildland Firefighter positions from Federal Expenditures Fund to General Fund and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Maintenance Mechanic position from 92% Federal Expenditures Fund and 8% General Fund to 100% General Fund and one Wildland Firefighter position from 52% Federal Expenditures Fund and 48% General Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT 2.192 2.192 Personal Services $231,369 $246,694 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $231,369 $246,694 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (2.192) (2.192) Personal Services ($219,632) ($230,791) All Other ($5,013) ($5,333) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($224,645) ($236,124) Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for maintenance and repairs to facilities owned by the forest protection unit of the Bureau of Forestry. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for aviation maintenance. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $130,500 Capital Expenditures $0 $300,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $430,500 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding to purchase a wildfire engine. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for equipment installation in vehicles, including radios. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $12,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $12,000 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Laborer I positions and 2 Laborer II positions to Wildland Firefighter positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $11,996 $13,400 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $11,996 $13,400 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,436 $19,999 All Other $429 $444 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $19,865 $20,443 DIVISION OF FOREST PROTECTION Z232 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT 2.192 2.192 Personal Services $243,365 $260,094 All Other $12,000 $142,500 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $300,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $355,365 $702,594 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (2.192) (2.192) Personal Services ($200,196) ($210,792) All Other ($4,584) ($4,889) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($204,780) ($215,681) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund Z364 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Public Service Manager II position for water resource management and technical assistance and agricultural irrigation funding oversight and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund program. This position ends June 18, 2027. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $135,445 $146,470 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $138,945 $149,970 Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund Z364 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a baseline allocation in the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 FARMERS DROUGHT RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM FUND Z364 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $135,445 $146,470 All Other $103,500 $103,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $238,945 $249,970 Forest Resource Management Z233 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Forest Resource Management program to 50% General Fund in the Forest Resource Management program and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($65,694) ($68,260) All Other ($1,455) ($1,512) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($67,149) ($69,772) Forest Resource Management Z233 Initiative: Reallocates one Secretary Associate position from 66.5% General Fund and 33.5% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,343 $26,331 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $24,343 $26,331 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($24,343) ($26,331) All Other ($539) ($583) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($24,882) ($26,914) FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Z233 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,343 $26,331 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $24,343 $26,331 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($90,037) ($94,591) All Other ($1,994) ($2,095) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($92,031) ($96,686) Fund To Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives Z329 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to be used to provide matching funds for private and public sources. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $600,000 $600,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $600,000 $600,000 FUND TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDE NUTRITION INCENTIVES Z329 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $600,000 $600,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $600,000 $600,000 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $117,476 $126,253 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $120,976 $129,753 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planner II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $98,895 $106,713 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,395 $110,213 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position in the Geology and Resource Information program previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $117,476 $126,253 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $120,976 $129,753 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Secretary Associate position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $86,270 $93,022 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $89,770 $96,522 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Geologist position previously established by Financial Order 03899 F5 and provides funding to address climate resilience across several programs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $118,234 $127,544 All Other $685,067 $635,476 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $803,301 $763,020 GEOLOGY AND RESOURCE INFORMATION Z237 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $420,117 $452,241 All Other $14,000 $14,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $434,117 $466,241 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $118,234 $127,544 All Other $685,067 $635,476 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $803,301 $763,020 Harness Racing Commission 0320 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $205,610 $369,381 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $205,610 $369,381 HARNESS RACING COMMISSION 0320 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $205,610 $369,381 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $205,610 $369,381 Land for Maine's Future Z162 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Office Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Land for Maine's Future program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $107,438 $111,994 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $110,938 $115,494 Land for Maine's Future Z162 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,933 $114,192 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,433 $117,692 Land for Maine's Future Z162 Initiative: Establishes baseline allocation in the Sears Island Consent Decree Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE Z162 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $213,371 $226,186 All Other $7,000 $7,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $220,371 $233,186 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Land For Maine's Future Trust Fund Z377 Initiative: Provides one-time allocation for land acquisitions in the Land For Maine's Future Trust Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $8,105,445 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,105,445 $0 LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE TRUST FUND Z377 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $8,105,445 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,105,445 $0 Land Management and Planning Z239 Initiative: Provides funding for capital construction materials, capital improvements to bridges and roads and other improvements to recreational trails and sites used by the public. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 LAND MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING Z239 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund Z384 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund program one Public Service Coordinator I position, previously established by Financial Order 003897 F5, to manage financial and technical assistance in the agricultural resource development division. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and establishes baseline allocation in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $127,075 $137,568 All Other $9,004 $9,436 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $136,079 $147,004 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 MAINE AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FOREST PRODUCTS INVESTMENT FUND Z384 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $127,075 $137,568 All Other $9,004 $9,436 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $136,079 $147,004 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Conservation Corps Z149 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Geologist position established by Financial Order 03899 F5 and provides funding to address climate resilience across several programs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,762 $14,169 All Other $260,950 $273,082 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $274,712 $287,251 MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS Z149 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,762 $14,169 All Other $260,950 $273,082 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $274,712 $287,251 Maine Healthy Soils Fund Z328 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a baseline allocation in the Maine Healthy Soils Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 MAINE HEALTHY SOILS FUND Z328 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 Maine Land Use Planning Commission Z236 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $114,002 $122,519 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $117,502 $126,019 Maine Land Use Planning Commission Z236 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Mapping and Graphic Arts Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,854 $106,274 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,354 $109,774 MAINE LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION Z236 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $212,856 $228,793 All Other $7,000 $7,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $219,856 $235,793 Milk Commission 0188 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,103,242) ($904,069) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($12,103,242) ($904,069) MILK COMMISSION 0188 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,103,242) ($904,069) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($12,103,242) ($904,069) Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Provides funding to construct new and renovate existing recreational boating facilities. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Provides funding to replace one tractor, 2 all-terrain vehicles and 2 snowmobiles in the Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $120,000 $50,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $120,000 $50,000 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Office Assistant II position and one Recreational Trails Coordinator position between Other Special Revenue Funds accounts within the same program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $0 $0 All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($490,528) ($450,557) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($490,528) ($450,557) OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PROGRAM Z224 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $0 $0 All Other ($490,528) ($450,557) Capital Expenditures $620,000 $550,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $129,472 $99,443 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Historic Site Specialist position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,437 $114,800 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,937 $118,300 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Provides funding for infrastructure maintenance and capital improvements. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $430,000 $430,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $430,000 $430,000 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Provides funding for capital improvements to ensure roads, bridges, dams and buildings are safe for public recreation and staff in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $400,000 $400,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $400,000 $400,000 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Geologist position established by Financial Order 03899 F5 and provides funding to address climate resilience across several programs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $175,959 $175,959 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $175,959 $175,959 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position established by Financial Order AGR00-0031 through June 18, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $106,437 $114,800 All Other $10,928 $11,420 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $117,365 $126,220 PARKS - GENERAL OPERATIONS Z221 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $212,874 $229,600 All Other $14,428 $14,920 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $227,302 $244,520 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $175,959 $175,959 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $175,959 $175,959 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $830,000 $830,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $830,000 $830,000 AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $2,598,909 $3,178,363 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $1,456,273 $1,450,626 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $1,701,604 $4,469,754 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $5,756,786 $9,098,743 Sec. A-3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ARTS COMMISSION, MAINE Arts - Administration 0178 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased hours of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 42 hours to 80 hours biweekly to meet the operational needs of the Maine Arts Commission. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,342 $58,755 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $54,342 $58,755 ARTS - ADMINISTRATION 0178 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,342 $58,755 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $54,342 $58,755 Arts - General Grants Program 0177 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Maine Arts Commission's Federal Expenditures Fund account. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($356,551) ($356,551) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($356,551) ($356,551) ARTS - GENERAL GRANTS PROGRAM 0177 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($356,551) ($356,551) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($356,551) ($356,551) ARTS COMMISSION, MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $54,342 $58,755 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($356,551) ($356,551) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($302,209) ($297,796) Sec. A-4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously established by Financial Order 003687 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $223,811 $232,909 All Other $10,500 $10,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $234,311 $243,409 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Transfers one Research Assistant MSEA-B position from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,443 $113,684 All Other $15,500 $15,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $120,943 $129,184 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Transfers 3 Research Assistant MSEA-B positions from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $310,595 $330,321 All Other $37,500 $37,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $348,095 $367,821 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 489 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $134,955 $145,962 All Other $13,934 $14,194 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Establishes one Assistant Attorney General position to support the Department of Marine Resources and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $134,955 $145,962 All Other $13,934 $14,194 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously established by financial order for the Department of Labor and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $134,955 $145,962 All Other $13,934 $14,194 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $150,340 $161,707 All Other $14,297 $14,566 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $164,637 $176,273 ADMINISTRATION - ATTORNEY GENERAL 0310 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $639,849 $676,914 All Other $63,500 $63,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $703,349 $740,414 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $555,205 $599,593 All Other $56,099 $57,148 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $611,304 $656,741 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to allow for the purchase, shipping and installation of a low-dose x-ray forensic imaging scanner. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $539,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $539,000 $0 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides funding to cover an increase in the medical examiner examination fees from $100 to $150. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $76,000 $76,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $76,000 $76,000 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides funding pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3024 to cover the increased mileage reimbursement rate of $0.54 per mile. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,710 $9,710 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,710 $9,710 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased frequency and cost of forensic toxicology testing. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Establishes 2 Medical Examiner Assistant positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $196,482 $211,650 All Other $7,300 $7,300 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $203,782 $218,950 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Establishes 2 OCME Planning and Research Associate I positions and one Medicolegal Death Investigator I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $283,673 $304,598 All Other $14,100 $14,100 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $297,773 $318,698 CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER - OFFICE OF 0412 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $480,155 $516,248 All Other $706,110 $167,110 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,186,265 $683,358 Human Services Division 0696 Initiative: Transfers one Research Assistant MSEA-B position from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($105,443) ($113,684) All Other ($18,356) ($18,550) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($123,799) ($132,234) Human Services Division 0696 Initiative: Transfers 3 Research Assistant MSEA-B positions from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (3.000) (3.000) Personal Services ($310,595) ($330,321) All Other ($45,719) ($46,184) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($356,314) ($376,505) HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION 0696 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (4.000) (4.000) Personal Services ($416,038) ($444,005) All Other ($64,075) ($64,734) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($480,113) ($508,739) ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,889,614 $1,423,772 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $131,191 $148,002 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,020,805 $1,571,774 Sec. A-5. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AUDITOR, OFFICE OF THE STATE Audit Bureau 0067 Initiative: Provides continued and additional funding for the transition in auditing workpapers from a paper process to an electronic process. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $73,669 $80,187 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $73,669 $80,187 Audit Bureau 0067 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Principal Auditor positions to Public Service Manager II positions. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,150 $24,076 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $23,150 $24,076 AUDIT BUREAU 0067 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,150 $24,076 All Other $73,669 $80,187 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $96,819 $104,263 AUDITOR, OFFICE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $96,819 $104,263 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $96,819 $104,263 Sec. A-6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for replacements, upgrades and improvements to infrastructure throughout Baxter State Park, including its headquarters building, ranger stations, storage facilities, rental cabins, lean-tos and other capital improvement projects. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $192,800 $177,580 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $192,800 $177,580 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 4 pickup trucks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $119,984 $134,560 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $119,984 $134,560 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 4 snowmobiles. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $32,216 $32,860 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $32,216 $32,860 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Baxter Park Trail Crew Leader position from range 14 to range 16 and 3 Baxter Park Trail Laborer positions from range 12 to range 14. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $6,609 $4,709 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $6,609 $4,709 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Baxter Park District Ranger positions from range 24 to range 27 and 3 Baxter Park Supervisory Enforcement Ranger positions from range 23 to range 25. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $77,125 $81,440 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $77,125 $81,440 BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY 0253 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $83,734 $86,149 Capital Expenditures $345,000 $345,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $428,734 $431,149 BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $428,734 $431,149 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $428,734 $431,149 Sec. A-7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, STATE Maine Charter School Commission Z137 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with projected revenues. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $168,626 $229,405 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $168,626 $229,405 MAINE CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION Z137 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $168,626 $229,405 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $168,626 $229,405 Sec. A-8. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Provides funding for scholarships due to a projected increase in dedicated revenues from slot machine proceeds from the March 2024 Revenue Forecasting Committee report. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $69,833 $141,411 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $69,833 $141,411 Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only to the State's 7 community colleges for paid family and medical leave premiums. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $876,051 $915,865 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $876,051 $915,865 Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Provides additional funding for annual inflationary cost increases associated with continuation of current Maine Community College System operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,444,103 $7,025,970 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,444,103 $7,025,970 Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($165,802) ($151,044) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($165,802) ($151,044) MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM - BOARD OF TRUSTEES 0556 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,320,154 $7,941,835 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,320,154 $7,941,835 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($95,969) ($9,633) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($95,969) ($9,633) MCCS Free Community College - Two Enrollment Years Z335 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only for the State's 7 community colleges to continue offering student scholarships through the State's free community college tuition program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000,000 $10,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000,000 $10,000,000 MCCS FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - TWO ENROLLMENT YEARS Z335 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000,000 $10,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000,000 $10,000,000 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $14,320,154 $17,941,835 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($95,969) ($9,633) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $14,224,185 $17,932,202 Sec. A-9. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the implementation of the department's offender management system. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,661,559 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,661,559 $0 Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the licensing fees associated with the department's offender management system. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,200,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,200,000 Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides funding to cover the cost of an Assistant Attorney General position and related All Other costs at the Department of the Attorney General previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 489. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $148,889 $160,156 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 ADMINISTRATION - CORRECTIONS 0141 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $148,889 $1,360,156 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $148,889 $1,360,156 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,661,559 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,661,559 $0 Adult Community Corrections 0124 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,666 $1,666 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,666 $1,666 ADULT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 0124 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,666 $1,666 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,666 $1,666 Bolduc Correctional Facility Z155 Initiative: Transfers all positions and related All Other costs from the Bolduc Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (53.000) (53.000) Personal Services ($6,493,241) ($6,652,829) All Other ($458,342) ($458,342) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,951,583) ($7,111,171) Bolduc Correctional Facility Z155 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $194,114 $194,114 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $194,114 $194,114 BOLDUC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Z155 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (53.000) (53.000) Personal Services ($6,493,241) ($6,652,829) All Other ($264,228) ($264,228) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,757,469) ($6,917,057) Correctional Center 0162 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Corrections Fuel program to the Long Creek Youth Development Center program and Correctional Center program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $242,935 $242,935 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $242,935 $242,935 Correctional Center 0162 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $53,777 $53,777 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $53,777 $53,777 CORRECTIONAL CENTER 0162 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $296,712 $296,712 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $296,712 $296,712 Corrections Fuel Z366 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Corrections Fuel program to the Long Creek Youth Development Center program and Correctional Center program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($319,769) ($319,769) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($319,769) ($319,769) Corrections Fuel Z366 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $743,241 $743,241 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $743,241 $743,241 CORRECTIONS FUEL Z366 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $423,472 $423,472 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $423,472 $423,472 County Jail Operations Fund Z227 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the county jails for medication-assisted treatment and medical care as required by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-A, section 1208-B, subsection 4. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 COUNTY JAIL OPERATIONS FUND Z227 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 Downeast Correctional Facility 0542 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,167 $4,167 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,167 $4,167 Downeast Correctional Facility 0542 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Downeast Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund to help the Maine State Prison close a deficit. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($50,000) ($50,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($50,000) ($50,000) DOWNEAST CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 0542 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($45,833) ($45,833) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($45,833) ($45,833) Juvenile Community Corrections 0892 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $813 $813 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $813 $813 JUVENILE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 0892 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $813 $813 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $813 $813 Long Creek Youth Development Center 0163 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Corrections Fuel program to the Long Creek Youth Development Center program and Correctional Center program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $76,834 $76,834 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $76,834 $76,834 Long Creek Youth Development Center 0163 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $29,819 $29,819 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $29,819 $29,819 LONG CREEK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0163 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $106,653 $106,653 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $106,653 $106,653 Mountain View Correctional Facility 0857 Initiative: Provides funding for the transportation of raw sewage to a local treatment plant. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $497,125 $497,125 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $497,125 $497,125 Mountain View Correctional Facility 0857 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $38,548 $38,548 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $38,548 $38,548 MOUNTAIN VIEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 0857 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $535,673 $535,673 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $535,673 $535,673 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Transfers all positions and related All Other costs from the Bolduc Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 53.000 53.000 Personal Services $6,493,241 $6,652,829 All Other $458,342 $458,342 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,951,583 $7,111,171 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $77,330 $77,330 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $77,330 $77,330 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Downeast Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund to help the Maine State Prison close a deficit. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 STATE PRISON 0144 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 53.000 53.000 Personal Services $6,493,241 $6,652,829 All Other $585,672 $585,672 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $7,078,913 $7,238,501 CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $5,789,489 $3,000,756 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $3,661,559 $0 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $9,451,048 $3,000,756 Sec. A-10. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates funding of leased space for the Maine Emergency Management Agency from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund and provides additional funding to support increased costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $259,000 $259,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $259,000 $259,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($200,000) ($200,000) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($200,000) ($200,000) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace outdated equipment in and remodel the layout of the State Emergency Operations Center, funded 25% General Fund and 75% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $57,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $57,500 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $172,500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $172,500 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to support maintenance of emergency management trailers. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $0 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace and repair deployable emergency management generators. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace the state vehicle used to transport emergency management materiel throughout the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $92,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $92,000 $0 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Contract/Grant Manager position funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $59,373 $64,020 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $59,373 $64,020 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($59,373) ($64,020) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($59,373) ($64,020) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Contract/Grant Manager position funded 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $96,077 $100,476 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $96,077 $100,476 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($96,077) ($100,476) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($96,077) ($100,476) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Secretary Associate position funded 44% General Fund and 56% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $48,370 $50,893 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $48,370 $50,893 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($48,370) ($50,893) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($48,370) ($50,893) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the costs of one Contract/Grant Specialist position and one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position funded 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $221,661 $234,047 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $221,661 $234,047 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($221,661) ($234,047) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($221,661) ($234,047) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $113,224 $120,217 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $113,224 $120,217 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($113,224) ($120,217) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($113,224) ($120,217) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 60% General Fund and 40% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $103,085 $107,276 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $103,085 $107,276 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,085) ($107,276) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($103,085) ($107,276) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 63% General Fund and 37% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $103,011 $107,518 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $103,011 $107,518 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,011) ($107,518) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($103,011) ($107,518) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates between the Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency program and the Emergency Response Operations program the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $73,950 $79,681 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $73,950 $79,681 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($73,943) ($79,677) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($73,943) ($79,677) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position funded 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund to 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $30,239 $32,073 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $30,239 $32,073 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($30,239) ($32,073) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($30,239) ($32,073) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position funded 37.5% General Fund and 62.5% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $66,784 $71,968 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $66,784 $71,968 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($66,784) ($71,968) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($66,784) ($71,968) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Continues one Contract/Grant Specialist position previously established by Financial Order 003288 F4 to function as a hazard mitigation grant administrator in support of hazard mitigation assistance grants for natural hazards and disasters. The position ends June 19, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $99,312 $103,555 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $99,312 $103,555 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 2 Contract/Grant Specialist positions previously established by Financial Order 003288 F4 to function as recovery program officers in support of the public assistance program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $201,707 $217,028 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $201,707 $217,028 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Establishes 2 Contract/Grant Specialist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs to function as recovery program officers within the public assistance program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $192,550 $207,110 All Other $10,000 $10,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $202,550 $217,110 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Establishes one Contract/Grant Specialist position and provides funding for related All Other costs to function as a hazard mitigation grant administrator in support of hazard mitigation assistance grants for natural hazards and disasters. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $96,275 $103,555 All Other $5,000 $5,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $101,275 $108,555 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one State Dam Inspector position from range 31 to range 33. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $17,049 $17,519 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $17,049 $17,519 ADMINISTRATION - MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 0214 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 10.000 10.000 Personal Services $1,134,530 $1,202,716 All Other $463,000 $316,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,597,530 $1,519,216 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (4.000) (4.000) Personal Services ($527,630) ($553,945) All Other ($185,000) ($12,500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($712,630) ($566,445) Emergency Response Operations 0918 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates between the Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency program and the Emergency Response Operations program the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($7) ($4) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($7) ($4) EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS 0918 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($7) ($4) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($7) ($4) Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the design and construction of sustainment, restoration and modernization projects for a Maine National Guard readiness center located in Bangor. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,926,700 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,926,700 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,780,000 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,780,000 $0 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Director of Building Control Operations from 73% Federal Expenditures Fund and 27% General Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($38,418) ($41,187) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($38,418) ($41,187) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $38,418 $41,187 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $38,418 $41,187 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Groundskeeper II position to a Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Technician position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $18,986 $19,706 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $18,986 $19,706 MILITARY TRAINING AND OPERATIONS 0108 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($38,418) ($41,187) All Other $1,926,700 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,888,282 ($41,187) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $57,404 $60,893 All Other $5,780,000 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,837,404 $60,893 Stream Gaging Cooperative Program 0858 Initiative: Provides funding for the operation and maintenance of 5 additional stream gages to ensure public safety given the increase in frequency and intensity of flood events. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $83,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $83,500 Stream Gaging Cooperative Program 0858 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost for the operation and maintenance of existing stream gages. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $30,000 STREAM GAGING COOPERATIVE PROGRAM 0858 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $113,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $113,500 Veterans Services 0110 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $19,161 $18,895 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $19,161 $18,895 VETERANS SERVICES 0110 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $19,161 $18,895 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $19,161 $18,895 DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,485,812 $1,591,529 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $5,124,774 ($505,552) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $19,154 $18,891 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $8,629,740 $1,104,868 Sec. A-11. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Economic and Community Development 0069 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Executive I position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,692 $158,069 All Other $6,089 $6,563 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $152,781 $164,632 ADMINISTRATION - ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0069 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,692 $158,069 All Other $6,089 $6,563 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $152,781 $164,632 Business Development 0585 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position and provides funding for related All Other costs to create a domestic trade program to support small businesses in the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,029 $146,038 All Other $550,000 $550,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $685,029 $696,038 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 0585 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,029 $146,038 All Other $550,000 $550,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $685,029 $696,038 Community Development Block Grant Program 0587 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003630 F5, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,102 $148,679 All Other $5,729 $6,170 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $143,831 $154,849 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 0587 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,102 $148,679 All Other $5,729 $6,170 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $143,831 $154,849 Housing Opportunity Program Z336 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 2 Public Service Coordinator II positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and reduces All Other to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $327,236 $340,694 All Other ($327,236) ($340,694) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Z336 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $327,236 $340,694 All Other ($327,236) ($340,694) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Office of Tourism 0577 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator I positions, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through December 19, 2026. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $155,935 $127,698 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $155,935 $127,698 Office of Tourism 0577 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $106,231 $350,159 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,231 $350,159 OFFICE OF TOURISM 0577 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $106,231 $350,159 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,231 $350,159 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $155,935 $127,698 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $155,935 $127,698 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $685,029 $696,038 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $296,612 $319,481 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $106,231 $350,159 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $155,935 $127,698 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,243,807 $1,493,376 Sec. A-12. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Child Development Services 0449 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the so- called Part C grant under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $231,872 $231,872 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $231,872 $231,872 CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 0449 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $231,872 $231,872 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $231,872 $231,872 Climate Education Professional Development Pilot Program Fund Z361 Initiative: Continues one limited-period State Education Representative position, previously established by Resolve 2021, chapter 178, through June 30, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,115 $12,185 All Other $3,464 $286 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $149,579 $12,471 CLIMATE EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM FUND Z361 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,115 $12,185 All Other $3,464 $286 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $149,579 $12,471 Early Childhood Infrastructure Z315 Initiative: Provides one-time allocation in Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery accounts. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $500 $500 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL EARLY CHILDHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE Z315 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $500 $500 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides funding to change one seasonal Education Specialist III position from 48 weeks to 52 weeks annually. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.923) (0.923) Personal Services $10,569 $14,994 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,569 $14,994 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for maintenance of 3 state-owned schools in the unorganized territory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,000 $150,000 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for maintenance of a fleet of school buses in the unorganized territory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $30,000 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $30,000 $30,000 EDUCATION IN UNORGANIZED TERRITORY 0220 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.923) (0.923) Personal Services $10,569 $14,994 All Other $180,000 $180,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $190,569 $194,994 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Manager II position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $180,164 All Other $0 ($180,164) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,737 $137,217 All Other ($126,737) ($137,217) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Education Specialist III position previously established by Financial Order 003854 F5 and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $111,129 $120,191 All Other ($111,129) ($120,191) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Adjusts funding to bring allocations in line with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $625,499 $1,266,635 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $625,499 $1,266,635 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,429,535) ($1,380,256) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($1,429,535) ($1,380,256) GENERAL PURPOSE AID FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS 0308 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $237,866 $437,572 All Other ($237,866) ($437,572) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($804,036) ($113,621) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($804,036) ($113,621) Higher Education and Educator Support Services Z082 Initiative: Adjusts funding between the General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds within the same program to pay annual dues to the New England Board of Higher Education. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($142,280) ($142,280) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($142,280) ($142,280) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $151,410 $151,410 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $151,410 $151,410 HIGHER EDUCATION AND EDUCATOR SUPPORT SERVICES Z082 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($142,280) ($142,280) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($142,280) ($142,280) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $151,410 $151,410 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $151,410 $151,410 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 Initiative: Transfers one Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist position from the School Facilities program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Innovative Teaching and Learning program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $119,238 $123,914 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $128,566 $133,242 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 Initiative: Provides Federal Expenditures Fund allocation for the Innovative Teaching and Learning program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 Initiative: Provides Other Special Revenue Funds allocation for the Innovative Teaching and Learning program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING Z394 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $119,238 $123,914 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $128,566 $133,242 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Leadership Team Z077 Initiative: Eliminates one part-time Office Associate II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (0.500) (0.500) Personal Services ($40,027) ($43,699) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($40,027) ($43,699) Leadership Team Z077 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position and related All Other costs from the School Finance and Operations program to the Leadership Team program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,267 $148,080 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $151,595 $157,408 Leadership Team Z077 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Executive II position and related All Other costs from the Leadership Team program to the Office of Innovation program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($196,483) ($204,498) All Other ($9,328) ($9,328) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($205,811) ($213,826) LEADERSHIP TEAM Z077 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (0.500) (0.500) Personal Services ($94,243) ($100,117) All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($94,243) ($100,117) Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected resources as grant funding is no longer available. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($519,860) ($519,860) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($519,860) ($519,860) Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the Head Start Collaboration Office grant. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,291 $1,763 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $6,291 $1,763 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program grant. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $569,635 $566,941 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $569,635 $566,941 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Management Analyst II position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 90% Federal Expenditures Fund and 10% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $10,966 $11,412 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,966 $11,412 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($10,966) ($11,412) All Other $10,966 $11,412 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Continues one limited-period State Education Representative position, one limited-period Education Specialist III position and 2 limited-period Education Specialist II positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 through December 31, 2026 and reduces All Other funding to fund the positions. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $210,393 $307,861 All Other ($210,393) ($307,861) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides one-time allocation in Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery accounts. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $2,000 $2,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $2,000 $2,000 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocation with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,000,969) ($2,710,451) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($3,000,969) ($2,710,451) Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist II position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $10,463 $6,201 All Other ($10,463) ($6,201) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of 4 Education Specialist III positions to State Education Representative positions retroactive to June 13, 2024 and reduces All Other to fund the reclassifications. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $59,793 $35,436 All Other ($59,793) ($35,436) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 LEARNING SYSTEMS TEAM Z081 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $10,966 $11,412 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,966 $11,412 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $269,683 $338,086 All Other ($3,214,586) ($2,999,693) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($2,944,903) ($2,661,607) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $2,000 $2,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $2,000 $2,000 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc Z350 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position previously established by financial order and reduces All Other to partially fund the position. This position ends on June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $105,595 $113,841 All Other ($71,982) ($71,982) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $33,613 $41,859 MAINE CLIMATE CORPS PROG - ME COMMISSION FOR COMM SVC Z350 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $105,595 $113,841 All Other ($71,982) ($71,982) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $33,613 $41,859 Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected resources as grant funding is no longer available. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,864) ($2,864) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($2,864) ($2,864) MAINE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE Z134 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,864) ($2,864) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($2,864) ($2,864) Maine School Safety Center Z293 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the General Fund within the same program and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $161,385 $168,015 All Other ($161,385) ($168,015) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($161,385) ($168,015) All Other ($3,461) ($3,461) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($164,846) ($171,476) Maine School Safety Center Z293 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator I position previously established by Financial Order 003773 F5, and provides funding for related All Other costs, and eliminates one State Education Representative position, and reduces related All Other costs, in the Maine School Safety Center program and the School and Student Supports program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $117,056 $126,304 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $126,384 $135,632 Maine School Safety Center Z293 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator II position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $131,682 $146,119 All Other $9,878 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $141,560 $155,447 MAINE SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER Z293 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $410,123 $440,438 All Other ($142,179) ($149,359) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $267,944 $291,079 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($161,385) ($168,015) All Other ($3,461) ($3,461) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($164,846) ($171,476) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Volunteer Services Coordinator position, previously established by Financial Order 003931 F5, through September 30, 2029 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,611 $106,558 All Other $12,433 $12,072 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $111,044 $118,630 MAINE SERVICE FELLOWS PROGRAM Z311 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,611 $106,558 All Other $12,433 $12,072 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $111,044 $118,630 Office of Innovation Z333 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Executive II position and related All Other costs from the Leadership Team program to the Office of Innovation program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $196,483 $204,498 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $205,811 $213,826 OFFICE OF INNOVATION Z333 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $196,483 $204,498 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $205,811 $213,826 Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position and one limited- period Management Analyst II position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 through June 30, 2027 and reduces All Other to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $228,711 $247,044 All Other ($228,711) ($247,044) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Reduces funding for debt service costs associated with the bonding authority granted in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 5953-G, for career and technical education centers and regions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,307,572) ($1,311,185) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,307,572) ($1,311,185) Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,510 $8,769 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $5,510 $8,769 OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS Z334 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $234,221 $255,813 All Other ($1,536,283) ($1,558,229) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,302,062) ($1,302,416) Preschool Special Education Z399 Initiative: Provides funding pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 7304 to continue support of special education and related services for preschool-aged children 3 to 5 years of age. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,000,000 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION Z399 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,000,000 School and Student Supports Z270 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator I position previously established by Financial Order 003773 F5, and provides funding for related All Other costs, and eliminates one State Education Representative position, and reduces related All Other costs, in the Maine School Safety Center program and the School and Student Supports program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,600) ($124,279) All Other ($8,860) ($8,860) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($128,460) ($133,139) School and Student Supports Z270 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the federal McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth program grant. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,549 $28,116 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $35,549 $28,116 School and Student Supports Z270 Initiative: Reduces funding for a 2-year pilot program to help students avoid homelessness that ended on June 30, 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) SCHOOL AND STUDENT SUPPORTS Z270 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,600) ($124,279) All Other ($1,508,860) ($1,508,860) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,628,460) ($1,633,139) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,549 $28,116 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $35,549 $28,116 School Facilities Z271 Initiative: Transfers one Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist position from the School Facilities program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Innovative Teaching and Learning program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,238) ($123,914) All Other ($11,901) ($12,013) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($131,139) ($135,927) School Facilities Z271 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,107 $146,119 All Other $13,312 $13,011 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,419 $159,130 SCHOOL FACILITIES Z271 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $15,869 $22,205 All Other $1,411 $998 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,280 $23,203 School Finance and Operations Z078 Initiative: Provides funding pursuant to Public Law 2021, chapter 398, Part OOOO to pay the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast or lunch and the full price of a breakfast or lunch for each student in a public school and for publicly funded students who attend an eligible private school that participates in the National School Lunch Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,800,387 $4,101,781 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,800,387 $4,101,781 School Finance and Operations Z078 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position and related All Other costs from the School Finance and Operations program to the Leadership Team program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($142,267) ($148,080) All Other ($9,328) ($9,328) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($151,595) ($157,408) SCHOOL FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Z078 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($142,267) ($148,080) All Other $1,791,059 $4,092,453 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,648,792 $3,944,373 Special Services Team Z080 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the so- called Part B grant under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,890,159 $5,732,497 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,890,159 $5,732,497 Special Services Team Z080 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 Education Specialist II positions to Education Specialist III positions and reduces All Other to fund the reorganizations. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,385 $28,445 All Other ($27,385) ($28,445) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 SPECIAL SERVICES TEAM Z080 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,385 $28,445 All Other $5,862,774 $5,704,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,890,159 $5,732,497 EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($680,784) $2,652,833 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $3,159,375 $3,278,532 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($485,267) $73,963 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $2,500 $2,500 STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP ($2,864) ($2,864) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,992,960 $6,004,964 Sec. A-13. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF Air Quality 0250 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for optical gas imaging camera certification training for department staff. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,000 $0 Air Quality 0250 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for an optical gas imaging camera. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $117,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $117,000 $0 AIR QUALITY 0250 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,000 $0 Capital Expenditures $117,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $126,000 $0 Land Resources Z188 Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Licensing Specialist II position and related All Other costs from the Land Resources program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,675) ($111,657) All Other ($5,539) ($5,810) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($109,214) ($117,467) LAND RESOURCES Z188 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,675) ($111,657) All Other ($5,539) ($5,810) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($109,214) ($117,467) Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Provides funding for salmon habitat monitoring costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,000 $5,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,000 $5,000 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Establishes 2 Environmental Specialist III positions to assist the public and regulated entities in navigating and accessing licensing services and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $196,592 $211,750 All Other $10,713 $11,228 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $207,305 $222,978 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Environmental Specialist III positions, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 482, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $326,917 $0 All Other $5,850 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $332,767 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $347,346 All Other $0 $5,850 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $353,196 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Establishes 2 Environmental Licensing Specialist I positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $189,836 $204,308 All Other $10,483 $10,975 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $200,319 $215,283 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Environmental Specialist III position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $98,296 $105,875 All Other $5,356 $5,614 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $103,652 $111,489 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Establishes one Environmental Specialist III position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $98,296 $105,875 All Other $5,356 $5,614 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $103,652 $111,489 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Licensing Specialist II position and related All Other costs from the Land Resources program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $103,675 $111,657 All Other $5,539 $5,810 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $109,214 $117,467 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Provides funding for the Cost and Carbon Efficient Technology Fund pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 3108-A, subsection 2, paragraph B, subparagraph (5). OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $499,500 $499,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $499,500 $499,500 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Environmental Engineer position to an Environmental Engineer Specialist position retroactive to June 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,301 $9,911 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,301 $9,911 MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND 0421 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $347,218 $9,911 All Other $5,850 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $353,068 $9,911 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 7.000 7.000 Personal Services $686,695 $1,086,811 All Other $541,947 $549,591 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,228,642 $1,636,402 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Establishes one Environmental Specialist III position and one Environmental Specialist IV position and provides funding for related All Other costs to support the implementation of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 1614. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $211,874 $228,525 All Other $3,900 $3,900 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $215,774 $232,425 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 gas detection and identification units for rapid chemical identification. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 truck cabs and frames and 2 custom truck bodies. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $140,000 $80,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $140,000 $80,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 8 truck cabs and frames and 8 custom truck bodies. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $140,000 $420,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $140,000 $420,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 8 custom truck bodies. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $80,000 $240,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $240,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a forklift. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $40,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $40,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of a skimmer boat to collect and remove petroleum from the water. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $600,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $600,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 2,000-foot lay-flat booms and 2 boom reels. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $230,000 $230,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $230,000 $230,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 2,000-foot non-lay-flat booms. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $6,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $6,400 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 small disk oil skimmers. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $30,000 $30,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $30,000 $30,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one hazardous material operations and decontamination trailer. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $50,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $50,000 $0 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one outboard motor. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $10,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $10,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 photoionization detectors. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $9,000 $9,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,000 $9,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 10-foot-by-6-foot aluminum frame mobile pump-and-treat trailers. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $17,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,000 $0 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one multiparameter meter with a flow cell. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $10,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $10,000 $0 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Planning and Research Assistant position to a Chemist II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $33,094 $36,241 All Other $1,125 $1,231 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $34,219 $37,472 REMEDIATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 0247 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $211,874 $228,525 All Other $3,900 $3,900 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $215,774 $232,425 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $33,094 $36,241 All Other $1,125 $1,231 Capital Expenditures $756,000 $1,715,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $790,219 $1,752,872 Water Quality 0248 Initiative: Provides funding for aerial imagery acquisition and processing and for annual maintenance and replacement of equipment for the marine vegetation mapping program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $14,000 $14,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,000 $14,000 Water Quality 0248 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Environmental Specialist II position from 78 hours to 80 hours biweekly. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,294 $1,403 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,294 $1,403 WATER QUALITY 0248 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,294 $1,403 All Other $14,000 $14,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $16,294 $15,403 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $711,136 $257,739 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($109,214) ($117,467) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $2,018,861 $3,389,274 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,620,783 $3,529,546 Sec. A-14. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Planning and Research Assistant position from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 for administering 2026 election responsibilities. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $44,732 $46,641 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $50,801 $52,710 Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 Initiative: Provides funding to administer Maine Clean Election Act payments to legislative and gubernatorial candidates in 2026. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,760,693 $1,285,243 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,760,693 $1,285,243 GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES - COMMISSION ON 0414 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $44,732 $46,641 All Other $4,766,762 $1,291,312 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,811,494 $1,337,953 ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $4,811,494 $1,337,953 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $4,811,494 $1,337,953 Sec. A-15. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Blaine House 0072 Initiative: Provides funding for the operational needs of the Blaine House. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $30,000 BLAINE HOUSE 0072 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $30,000 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Continues one Public Service Coordinator II position, established by Financial Order 003775 F5, through September 8, 2026 to provide programmatic leadership and administration for the activities undertaken by the Governor's Energy Office and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $149,092 $29,856 All Other $15,118 $3,322 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $164,210 $33,178 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in federal grant awards issued to the Governor's Energy Office. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,028,590 $12,028,590 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,028,590 $12,028,590 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003730 F5, one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003631 F5 and one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position established by Financial Order 003632 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $434,773 $470,139 All Other $15,995 $16,336 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $450,768 $486,475 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003601 F5 and one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position established by Financial Order 003712 F5, transfers these positions from the Governor's Energy Office, Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Governor's Energy Office, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the same program and provides funding for related All Other costs. These positions are responsible for supporting the goals and objectives contained within the various federally funded grant awards. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $285,681 $308,620 All Other $11,012 $11,228 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $296,693 $319,848 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding to allocate supplemental federal funds received through various grants from the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of Energy and the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $750,000 $750,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $750,000 $750,000 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding to sustain and implement the offshore wind program to meet climate, clean energy and economic goals for the State, as well as advance regional collaboration opportunities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $250,000 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding to sustain energy planning efforts and design and implementation of energy procurements in coordination with the Public Utilities Commission and advance regional collaboration to meet the State's energy and economic goals. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE Z122 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,500,000 $1,500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,500,000 $1,500,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $869,546 $808,615 All Other $12,070,715 $12,059,476 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,940,261 $12,868,091 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with projected resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $317,490 $317,490 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $317,490 $317,490 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Establishes All Other baseline funding for federal grant award expenditures. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,106,377 $7,106,377 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,106,377 $7,106,377 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003600 F5, through June 19, 2027 to conduct youth engagement and outreach on issues related to climate change and supporting public education efforts related to state and local actions and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $142,137 $152,618 All Other $13,937 $14,598 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $156,074 $167,216 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator II positions and one limited-period Public Service Manager III position, previously continued by Financial Order CV0725 F5, through December 31, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY Personal Services $553,911 $164,416 All Other $47,078 $16,873 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $600,989 $181,289 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator II positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003665 F5, through June 19, 2027 to support the federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program grant and the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $316,600 $340,151 All Other $31,284 $32,406 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $347,884 $372,557 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003617 F5, through June 19, 2027 to oversee the integration of data from early childhood programs and planning, organizing and managing the implementation of a statewide early childhood integrated data system and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $151,818 $163,050 All Other $14,545 $15,190 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $166,363 $178,240 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003633 F5, through June 19, 2027 to provide budgeting, reporting and contracting services to support federal grant activities and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $171,020 $178,065 All Other $15,043 $15,727 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $186,063 $193,792 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator II positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003634 F5, through June 19, 2027 to develop policy and provide executive branch expertise on issues related to natural resources, climate changes and waste management and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $326,279 $350,586 All Other $29,776 $31,174 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $356,055 $381,760 OFFICE OF POLICY INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE Z135 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $965,717 $1,031,852 All Other $7,197,025 $7,200,874 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $8,162,742 $8,232,726 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $142,137 $152,618 All Other $331,427 $332,088 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $473,564 $484,706 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY Personal Services $553,911 $164,416 All Other $47,078 $16,873 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $600,989 $181,289 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Public Advocate 0410 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in consulting services. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $221,470 $221,470 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $221,470 $221,470 PUBLIC ADVOCATE 0410 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $221,470 $221,470 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $221,470 $221,470 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,500,000 $1,530,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $21,103,003 $21,100,817 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $695,034 $706,176 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $600,989 $181,289 STATE FISCAL RECOVERY __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $23,899,026 $23,518,282 Sec. A-16. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Dairy Improvement Fund Z143 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($16,925) ($3,477) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($16,925) ($3,477) DAIRY IMPROVEMENT FUND Z143 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($16,925) ($3,477) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($16,925) ($3,477) Sec. A-17. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment 0146 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $72,057 $72,419 All Other $1,672 $1,680 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $73,729 $74,099 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT 0146 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $72,057 $72,419 All Other $1,672 $1,680 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $73,729 $74,099 Bridging Rental Assistance Program Z205 Initiative: Provides additional funding for the Bridging Rental Assistance Program to meet increased housing needs of vulnerable persons in the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $480,000 $480,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $480,000 $480,000 BRIDGING RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Z205 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $480,000 $480,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $480,000 $480,000 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003671 F5, through June 12, 2027 to serve as the child care data system coordinator and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $134,634 $136,036 All Other $14,921 $14,996 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $149,555 $151,032 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Developmental Disabilities Resource Coordinator position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 through June 12, 2027 to serve as the so-called Help Me Grow Cultural Broker/Family Support Specialist and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $38,340 $120,312 All Other $2,620 $7,047 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $40,960 $127,359 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Community Care Worker position, previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 635, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $92,256 $96,927 All Other $13,273 $13,512 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $105,529 $110,439 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst II position from 100% Child Care Services program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($121,890) ($123,113) All Other ($7,256) ($7,256) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($129,146) ($130,369) Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II positions, one limited-period Social Services Program Manager position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 and one limited-period Social Services Manager I position, previously established by Financial Order 003673 F5, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $295,110 $668,173 All Other $31,243 $74,331 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $326,353 $742,504 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Financial Resource Specialist position, previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 635, through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $100,391 $101,782 All Other $13,067 $13,141 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $113,458 $114,923 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Child Care Services program, Federal Block Grant Fund - ARP to align allocations with projected available resources. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 412 for the child care employment award program, which includes child care staff in the Maine Child Care Affordability Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,500,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($2,500,000) CHILD CARE SERVICES 0563 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($121,890) ($123,113) All Other ($7,256) ($2,507,256) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($129,146) ($2,630,369) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $333,450 $788,485 All Other $33,863 $81,378 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $367,313 $869,863 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $327,281 $334,745 All Other $41,261 $41,649 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $368,542 $376,394 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) Community Services Block Grant 0716 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 to serve as the so-called Community Services Block Grant State Administrator/Program Manager through June 12, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,822 $127,980 All Other $14,281 $14,560 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $137,103 $142,540 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT 0716 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,822 $127,980 All Other $14,281 $14,560 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $137,103 $142,540 Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Establishes 3 Developmental Disabilities Resources Coordinator positions and 4 Public Service Manager II positions funded 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for the new federal home and community-based services lifespan waiver. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 7.000 7.000 Personal Services $419,827 $439,942 All Other $25,396 $25,396 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $445,223 $465,338 Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, General Fund and one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% in the Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% in the Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for quality assurance work. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $72,263 $75,970 All Other $3,369 $3,369 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,632 $79,339 Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Reallocates 2 Social Services Program Specialist I positions and one Social Services Program Manager position from 100% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund to 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($167,562) ($170,494) All Other ($10,884) ($10,884) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($178,446) ($181,378) Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($786,293) ($807,547) All Other ($38,539) ($38,539) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($824,832) ($846,086) DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES - COMMUNITY Z208 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 7.000 7.000 Personal Services ($461,765) ($462,129) All Other ($20,658) ($20,658) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($482,423) ($482,787) Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $17,618,034 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $17,618,034 Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Reduces funding for efficiencies achieved under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 21, Home and Community Based Services for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, by returning to pre-COVID-19 residential assignment practices to ensure efficient use of facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,549,044) ($3,566,477) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,549,044) ($3,566,477) Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,206,289 $2,412,577 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,206,289 $2,412,577 DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WAIVER - MAINECARE Z211 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,342,755) $16,464,134 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($2,342,755) $16,464,134 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $874,749 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $874,749 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $243,785 $487,569 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $243,785 $487,569 DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WAIVER - SUPPORTS Z212 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $243,785 $1,362,318 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $243,785 $1,362,318 Disability Determination - Division of 0208 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Disability Claims Adjudicator positions, one limited- period Disability Claims Supervisor position and one limited-period Office Associate II position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $741,174 $773,156 All Other $70,395 $71,117 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $811,569 $844,273 DISABILITY DETERMINATION - DIVISION OF 0208 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $741,174 $773,156 All Other $70,395 $71,117 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $811,569 $844,273 Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z225 Initiative: Establishes one Family Nurse Practitioner position funded 62.08% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and 37.92% General Fund in the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and transfers General Fund All Other to Personal Services to cover the cost of the position, which was previously contracted. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $55,987 $58,383 All Other ($55,987) ($58,383) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z225 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,726 $24,871 All Other $1,377 $1,377 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,103 $26,248 DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE - DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z225 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $79,713 $83,254 All Other ($54,610) ($57,006) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,103 $26,248 Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center Z220 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($24,479) ($25,908) All Other ($1,366) ($1,366) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($25,845) ($27,274) DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE - RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z220 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($24,479) ($25,908) All Other ($1,366) ($1,366) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($25,845) ($27,274) Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($884,177) ($884,177) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($884,177) ($884,177) Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Establishes 4 Social Service Program Specialist I positions funded 66% Other Special Revenue Funds and 34% General Fund in the Division of Licensing and Certification program for required personal care agency and so-called waiver home surveys and to address complaints. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $130,000 $136,028 All Other $9,868 $9,868 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $139,868 $145,896 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $252,360 $264,048 All Other $25,500 $25,774 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $277,860 $289,822 Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Establishes one Social Services Program Manager position funded 66% Other Special Revenue Funds and 34% General Fund in the Division of Licensing and Certification program to serve as the program manager for the new team providing personal care agency and so-called waiver home surveys. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,847 $42,891 All Other $2,467 $2,467 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $43,314 $45,358 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $79,291 $83,256 All Other $6,755 $6,848 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $86,046 $90,104 Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Reallocates the costs of 80 positions and transfers and reallocates one Comprehensive Health Planner II position between various accounts within the Division of Licensing and Certification program to align funding with the tasks performed by the positions. This initiative also reallocates funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file in the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($402,399) ($412,132) All Other ($27,065) ($27,065) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($429,464) ($439,197) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $427,488 $440,532 All Other $37,358 $37,588 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $464,846 $478,120 DIVISION OF LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION Z036 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($231,552) ($233,213) All Other ($14,730) ($14,730) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($246,282) ($247,943) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($884,177) ($884,177) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($884,177) ($884,177) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 6.000 6.000 Personal Services $759,139 $787,836 All Other $69,613 $70,210 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $828,752 $858,046 Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222 Initiative: Establishes one Family Nurse Practitioner position funded 62.08% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and 37.92% General Fund in the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and transfers General Fund All Other to Personal Services to cover the cost of the position, which was previously contracted. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $91,660 $95,584 All Other $6,133 $6,145 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $97,793 $101,729 Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $38,845 $40,715 All Other $2,825 $2,852 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $41,670 $43,567 Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222 Initiative: Allocates ongoing funds for the prospective costs of certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,684 $28,131 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $20,684 $28,131 DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z222 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $151,189 $164,430 All Other $8,958 $8,997 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $160,147 $173,427 Food Supplement Administration Z019 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position, previously continued and reorganized by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $124,502 $129,767 All Other $10,251 $10,370 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $134,753 $140,137 Food Supplement Administration Z019 Initiative: Increases funding for state-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits within the Food Supplement Administration program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,500,000 $2,500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,500,000 $2,500,000 FOOD SUPPLEMENT ADMINISTRATION Z019 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,500,000 $2,500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,500,000 $2,500,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $124,502 $129,767 All Other $10,251 $10,370 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $134,753 $140,137 General Assistance - Reimbursement to Cities and Towns 0130 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for state reimbursement of the costs of municipal general assistance. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,000,000 $2,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,000,000 $2,000,000 General Assistance - Reimbursement to Cities and Towns 0130 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for state reimbursement of the costs of municipal general assistance. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 General Assistance - Reimbursement to Cities and Towns 0130 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for supplemental payments to municipalities distributed proportionately to municipalities based on each municipality’s share of overall state general assistance reimbursement costs in fiscal year 2023-24. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 GENERAL ASSISTANCE - REIMBURSEMENT TO CITIES AND TOWNS 0130 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000,000 $2,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000,000 $2,000,000 Housing First Program Z374 Initiative: Provides funding in the Housing First Program, Other Special Revenue Funds pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 20-A. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,695,781 $10,294,281 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,695,781 $10,294,281 Housing First Program Z374 Initiative: Adjusts funding for the Housing First Fund due to changes in the real estate transfer tax. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,491,000 ($46,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,491,000 ($46,000) HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM Z374 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $11,186,781 $10,248,281 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $11,186,781 $10,248,281 IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0137 Initiative: Provides funding for child welfare cycle payments. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,389,123 $8,954,026 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,389,123 $8,954,026 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $13,389,493 $14,177,015 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $13,389,493 $14,177,015 IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0137 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for system enhancements to the child welfare information system as it relates to the needs and requirements of the psychotropic medication settlement agreement. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $255,800 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $255,800 $0 IV-E FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION ASSISTANCE 0137 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,639,123 $8,954,026 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,639,123 $8,954,026 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $13,645,293 $14,177,015 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $13,645,293 $14,177,015 Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($91,294) ($92,826) All Other ($5,053) ($5,053) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($96,347) ($97,879) Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program, General Fund to align with projected expenditures. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,000,000) ($4,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,000,000) ($4,000,000) Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Provides funding for a cost-of-living increase for state-funded home and community-based services related to the department's rule Chapter 5, Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual, Sections 61, 63, 68 and 69 to maintain parity with similar MaineCare programs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $300,000 $300,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $300,000 $300,000 LONG TERM CARE - OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES 0420 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($91,294) ($92,826) All Other ($3,705,053) ($3,705,053) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,796,347) ($3,797,879) Low-cost Drugs To Maine's Elderly 0202 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $344,872 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $344,872 LOW-COST DRUGS TO MAINE'S ELDERLY 0202 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $344,872 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $344,872 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position to serve as the laboratory safety officer and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $131,567 $137,856 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $138,823 $145,112 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Chemist II position and one Chemist III position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, and establishes 2 Chemist II positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding for a lab instrument service contract and lab consumables. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $552,790 $558,404 All Other $74,783 $76,285 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $627,573 $634,689 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 8 Environmental Specialist III positions previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 398 in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program, General Fund for the childhood lead poisoning prevention program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 8.000 8.000 Personal Services $848,417 $881,970 All Other $58,048 $58,048 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $906,465 $940,018 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Environmental Specialist III positions and one limited-period Environmental Specialist IV position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, 2 limited-period Environmental Specialist III positions, one limited- period Environmental Engineer position and one limited-period Assistant Environmental Engineer position previously continued by Financial Order CV0718 F5 and one limited- period Environmental Specialist III position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,217,871 $1,263,140 All Other $110,219 $111,291 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,328,090 $1,374,431 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Health Educator III position and one Planning and Research Associate I position previously continued by Financial Order CV0733 F5 to support oral health services provided in Maine schools and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $189,534 $198,024 All Other $19,280 $19,478 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $208,814 $217,502 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Health Program Manager position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 to support the work of the office of population health equity and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,891 $128,087 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $130,147 $135,343 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II position, previously continued by Financial Order CV0733 F5, through June 12, 2027 to provide oversight and support to municipality-appointed local health officers and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $131,893 $133,294 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $139,149 $140,550 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Establishes one Chemist III position, funded 62% General Fund and 38% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program to serve as the seized-drug testing supervisor within the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $78,356 $82,123 All Other $4,499 $4,499 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $82,855 $86,622 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $48,025 $50,333 All Other $3,945 $3,999 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $51,970 $54,332 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Toxicologist positions and one limited-period Epidemiologist position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 to support the State's perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, response and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $370,487 $382,905 All Other $30,854 $31,139 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $401,341 $414,044 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II positions and 2 limited-period Public Health Educator III positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $463,826 $480,538 All Other $29,024 $29,024 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $492,850 $509,562 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 8 Public Health Educator III positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $851,064 $888,551 All Other $58,048 $58,048 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $909,112 $946,599 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $15,070,818 $15,070,818 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $15,070,818 $15,070,818 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides funding for increased fees on manufacturers or wholesalers of paint sold in the State to replace reliance on the Fund for a Healthy Maine to support the childhood lead poisoning prevention program. This initiative also transfers one Public Health Nurse I position from the Fund for a Healthy Maine to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($122,372) All Other $0 ($1,117,877) __________ __________ FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $0 ($1,240,249) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $122,372 All Other $0 $1,117,877 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,240,249 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program, General Fund for family planning services delivered through Family Planning Association of Maine, Inc. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 MAINE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 0143 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 9.000 9.000 Personal Services $1,049,664 $1,092,180 All Other $3,069,803 $69,803 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,119,467 $1,161,983 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $1,777,892 $1,844,069 All Other $15,231,171 $15,232,726 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $17,009,063 $17,076,795 FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($122,372) All Other $0 ($1,117,877) __________ __________ FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $0 ($1,240,249) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 5.000 Personal Services $600,815 $731,109 All Other $78,728 $1,198,161 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $679,543 $1,929,270 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $1,578,350 $1,640,239 All Other $101,584 $101,584 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $1,679,934 $1,741,823 Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund Z292 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position in the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund program to serve as the data and reporting manager and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,681 $142,254 All Other $10,598 $10,752 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $146,279 $153,006 Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund Z292 Initiative: Establishes one Senior Planner position in the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund program to serve as the program specialist and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,169 $111,186 All Other $9,907 $10,025 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $116,076 $121,211 Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund Z292 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,077,244 $4,026,623 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,077,244 $4,026,623 MAINE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE TRUST FUND Z292 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $241,850 $253,440 All Other $4,097,749 $4,047,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,339,599 $4,300,840 Maternal and Child Health 0191 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $127,895 $133,294 All Other $10,240 $10,359 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $138,135 $143,653 Maternal and Child Health 0191 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Health Program Manager position from 100% Federal Block Grant Fund to 50% Federal Block Grant Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $67,374 $70,212 All Other $5,289 $5,355 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $72,663 $75,567 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($67,374) ($70,212) All Other ($5,289) ($5,355) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($72,663) ($75,567) Maternal and Child Health 0191 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,244,468 $1,244,468 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,244,468 $1,244,468 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH 0191 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $67,374 $70,212 All Other $1,249,757 $1,249,823 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,317,131 $1,320,035 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $60,521 $63,082 All Other $4,951 $5,004 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $65,472 $68,086 Medicaid Services - Developmental Services Z210 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $321,461 $402,581 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $321,461 $402,581 MEDICAID SERVICES - DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Z210 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $321,461 $402,581 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $321,461 $402,581 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides additional funding for final rates resulting from rate determination work and updated utilization assumptions for the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual pursuant to Public Law 2023, chapter 412, Part A. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,560,422 $2,506,621 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,560,422 $2,506,621 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,490,518 $3,968,763 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,490,518 $3,968,763 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize the investment in the new mobile crisis rates and services to be included in the MaineCare Benefits Manual. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $735,476 $777,054 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $735,476 $777,054 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,426,812 $2,385,352 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,426,812 $2,385,352 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $61,216 $61,098 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $61,216 $61,098 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $96,840,359 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $96,840,359 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $360,655,916 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $360,655,916 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,215,701 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,215,701 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $8,299,977 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $8,299,977 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize funds received in Public Law 2021, chapter 635 for psychiatric residential treatment facility services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $33,769 $1,790,712 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $33,769 $1,790,712 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,226 $1,703,510 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $4,226 $1,703,510 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,181 $384,558 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $4,181 $384,558 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Reduces funding to reflect rate changes for the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 43, Hospice Services, from 123% to 100% of the Medicare rate and Section 55, Laboratory Services, from 70% of the 2009 Medicare rates to 72.4% of current Medicare rates. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($213,401) ($853,604) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($213,401) ($853,604) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Reduces funding for efficiencies achieved under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Based Services for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, by returning to pre-COVID-19 residential assignment practices to ensure efficient use of facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($57,708) ($57,991) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($57,708) ($57,991) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,868,823) ($5,851,107) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($5,868,823) ($5,851,107) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Reduces funding, on a one-time basis, in the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program, General Fund account. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($24,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($24,000,000) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to make supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. The amount of the supplemental payments will transition into reimbursement reform for psychiatric hospitals upon implementation of reform in the next biennium. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,664,409 $1,109,606 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,664,409 $1,109,606 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,823,950 $1,828,080 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,823,950 $1,828,080 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Adjusts funding to reflect an increase in hospital tax collections due to raising the tax for private psychiatric hospitals from 2.23% to 3.25%, retroactive to January 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,664,409) ($1,109,606) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,664,409) ($1,109,606) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,664,409 $1,109,606 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,664,409 $1,109,606 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,083,505 $7,459,250 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,083,505 $7,459,250 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $16,289,051 $21,329,830 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $16,289,051 $21,329,830 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $342,366 $437,657 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $342,366 $437,657 MEDICAL CARE - PAYMENTS TO PROVIDERS 0147 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,142,063 $84,462,401 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,142,063 $84,462,401 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $18,165,734 $386,020,344 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $18,165,734 $386,020,344 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,664,409 $4,325,307 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,664,409 $4,325,307 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $407,763 $9,183,290 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $407,763 $9,183,290 Mental Health Services - Child Medicaid Z207 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $301,481 $301,481 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $301,481 $301,481 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - CHILD MEDICAID Z207 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $301,481 $301,481 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $301,481 $301,481 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,388,417) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($2,388,417) Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Provides funding to continue the children's behavioral health level-of-care assessment under Public Law 2023, chapter 412 funded 75% Office of MaineCare Services, Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Mental Health Services - Children, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $315,666 $315,666 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $315,666 $315,666 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Provides funding to continue the Center of Excellence hub for youth behavioral health service providers, as described in the department's children's behavioral health services plan and per the recommendation of the federal Department of Justice. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,154,355 $1,539,141 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,154,355 $1,539,141 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst I position in the Mental Health Services - Children program, General Fund to support expanded data and reporting requirements and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $92,982 $96,927 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,238 $104,183 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - CHILDREN Z206 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $92,982 $96,927 All Other $1,477,277 $1,862,063 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,570,259 $1,958,990 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,388,417) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($2,388,417) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,872,874) ($1,872,874) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($1,872,874) ($1,872,874) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($3,138,475) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($3,138,475) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize funds received in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 to operate 2 behavioral health crisis receiving centers open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, in Penobscot County and in Androscoggin County. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $900,000 $2,700,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $900,000 $2,700,000 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst I position from the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Mental Health Services - Community program, Federal Block Grant Fund and adjusts related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $80,458 $84,392 All Other $9,308 $9,400 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $89,766 $93,792 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides Federal Expenditures Fund allocation to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,934,602 $2,934,602 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,934,602 $2,934,602 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides funding to support out-of-state services for specialized mental health treatment not provided in Maine or covered under the MaineCare program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $376,680 $376,680 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $376,680 $376,680 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 for employee recruitment and retention incentives to staff that provide medication management services provided by the Office of Behavioral Health that are similar to the services provided under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 establishing a crisis receiving center in Aroostook County. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($450,000) ($450,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($450,000) ($450,000) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 to establish 24 mental health law enforcement liaisons to support mental health crisis intervention mobile response services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($953,300) ($953,300) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($953,300) ($953,300) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position in the Mental Health Services - Community program and one Public Service Manager II position in the Office of Behavioral Health program to Public Service Manager III positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,092 $19,194 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $13,092 $19,194 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY Z198 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,092 $19,194 All Other ($1,626,620) $173,380 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,613,528) $192,574 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,934,602 $2,934,602 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,934,602 $2,934,602 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $80,458 $84,392 All Other ($1,863,566) ($1,863,474) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($1,783,108) ($1,779,082) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($3,138,475) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($3,138,475) Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid Z201 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $171,425 $171,425 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $171,425 $171,425 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY MEDICAID Z201 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $171,425 $171,425 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $171,425 $171,425 Multicultural Services Z034 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) MULTICULTURAL SERVICES Z034 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize funds received in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 to support nursing facility rate reform efforts beginning January 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,252,000 $3,271,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,252,000 $3,271,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,148,000 $6,129,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $6,148,000 $6,129,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $600,000 $600,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $600,000 $600,000 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,455,716 $1,455,716 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,455,716 $1,455,716 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $703,037 $1,406,075 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $703,037 $1,406,075 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,712,708 $3,041,820 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,712,708 $3,041,820 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $129,712 $259,423 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $129,712 $259,423 NURSING FACILITIES 0148 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,955,037 $4,677,075 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,955,037 $4,677,075 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,860,708 $9,170,820 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,860,708 $9,170,820 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,185,428 $2,315,139 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,185,428 $2,315,139 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Family Independence Program Manager position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 12, 2027, funded 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds, and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,376 $65,557 All Other $3,628 $3,628 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $66,004 $69,185 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,373 $65,553 All Other $5,172 $5,246 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $67,545 $70,799 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Family Independence Program Manager position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and funded 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,376 $65,557 All Other $3,628 $3,628 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $66,004 $69,185 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,373 $65,553 All Other $5,172 $5,246 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $67,545 $70,799 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $75,284 $76,460 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,284 $76,460 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $91,471 $93,107 All Other $2,122 $2,160 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $93,593 $95,267 OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Z020 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $200,036 $207,574 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $207,292 $214,830 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $216,217 $224,213 All Other $12,466 $12,652 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $228,683 $236,865 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 45 Customer Representative Associate II - Human Services positions to Eligibility Specialist I positions and reallocates 45 Eligibility Specialist I positions and 3 Family Independence Unit Supervisor positions from 62.1% Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.9% General Fund to 75% Other Special Revenue Funds and 25% General Fund in the Office for Family Independence - District program. This initiative also adjusts related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($499,063) ($521,717) All Other ($44,929) ($44,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($543,992) ($566,646) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $683,929 $706,992 All Other $62,540 $63,018 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $746,469 $770,010 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 45 limited-period Customer Representative Associate II - Human Services positions and 3 limited-period Family Independence Unit Supervisor positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 funded 62.1% Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.9% General Fund in the Office for Family Independence - District program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,601,976 $1,668,762 All Other $132,001 $132,001 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,733,977 $1,800,763 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 48.000 48.000 Personal Services $2,625,029 $2,734,372 All Other $282,205 $284,742 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,907,234 $3,019,114 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $884,896 $904,330 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $884,896 $904,330 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,461,028 $1,492,713 All Other $33,896 $34,631 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,494,924 $1,527,344 OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE - DISTRICT 0453 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,987,809 $2,051,375 All Other $87,072 $87,072 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,074,881 $2,138,447 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 48.000 48.000 Personal Services $4,769,986 $4,934,077 All Other $378,641 $382,391 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,148,627 $5,316,468 Office of Aging and Disability Services Adult Protective Services Z040 Initiative: Reallocates 99 Human Services Caseworker positions, 16 Human Services Casework Supervisor positions and 4 Public Service Manager II positions from 90% General Fund to 87% General Fund and from 10% Other Special Revenue Funds to 13% Other Special Revenue Funds. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($422,263) ($431,172) All Other ($25,904) ($25,904) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($448,167) ($457,076) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $425,611 $434,520 All Other $36,469 $36,677 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $462,080 $471,197 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Z040 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($422,263) ($431,172) All Other ($25,904) ($25,904) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($448,167) ($457,076) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $425,611 $434,520 All Other $36,469 $36,677 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $462,080 $471,197 Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($105,000) ($105,000) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($105,000) ($105,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, General Fund and one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% in the Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% in the Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for quality assurance work. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,681 $142,254 All Other $6,737 $6,737 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $142,418 $148,991 Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services ($20,018) ($18,266) All Other ($674) ($674) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($20,692) ($18,940) Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to address unmet needs of older adults through community-based services and programs delivered by the area agency in each of the State's coordinated community program areas. The appropriation must be distributed to the area agencies, based on priorities identified by local advisory councils to meet regional needs, through the intrastate funding formula to develop programs and deliver services necessary for the general well-being of older adults, including, but not limited to, in-home services, case management services, meals programs, wellness services, respite for caregivers, public education and outreach, volunteer services and information and referral services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES CENTRAL OFFICE 0140 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $115,663 $123,988 All Other $3,006,063 $6,063 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,121,726 $130,051 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($105,000) ($105,000) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($105,000) ($105,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,040,153) ($4,040,153) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($4,040,153) ($4,040,153) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst I position from the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Mental Health Services - Community program, Federal Block Grant Fund and adjusts related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($80,458) ($84,392) All Other ($9,308) ($9,400) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($89,766) ($93,792) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and transfers the position from the Mental Health Services - Children program, General Fund to the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Expenditures Fund. This initiative also provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $126,580 $131,926 All Other $14,485 $14,773 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $141,065 $146,699 Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 412 to establish a crisis receiving center in Kennebec County. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,600,000) ($1,600,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,600,000) ($1,600,000) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position in the Mental Health Services - Community program and one Public Service Manager II position in the Office of Behavioral Health program to Public Service Manager III positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,114 $24,971 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $19,114 $24,971 OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Z199 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,114 $24,971 All Other ($1,600,000) ($1,600,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,580,886) ($1,575,029) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services $46,122 $47,534 All Other ($4,034,976) ($4,034,780) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($3,988,854) ($3,987,246) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Service Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and transfers the position from 100% Purchased Social Services program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $96,937 $97,946 All Other $5,225 $5,225 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,162 $103,171 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $37,697 $38,090 All Other $4,177 $4,198 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $41,874 $42,288 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst II position from 100% Child Care Services program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $87,760 $88,641 All Other $5,225 $5,225 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $92,985 $93,866 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $34,130 $34,472 All Other $3,985 $4,003 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $38,115 $38,475 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Establishes one Financial Resources Specialist position funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to support the federal so-called Title IV-E Prevention Program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $61,459 $64,183 All Other $2,613 $2,613 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $64,072 $66,796 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,900 $24,960 All Other $2,361 $2,418 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $26,261 $27,378 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager III position from range 34 to range 36 funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $12,946 $11,057 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,946 $11,057 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,034 $4,300 All Other $229 $233 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,263 $4,533 OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES - CENTRAL 0307 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $259,102 $261,827 All Other $13,063 $13,063 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $272,165 $274,890 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $100,761 $101,822 All Other $10,752 $10,852 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $111,513 $112,674 Office of Child and Family Services - District 0452 Initiative: Establishes 2 Child Protective Services Case Aide positions funded 79% General Fund and 21% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - District program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $134,864 $140,846 All Other $8,600 $8,600 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $143,464 $149,446 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $35,854 $37,440 All Other $4,129 $4,174 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $39,983 $41,614 OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES - DISTRICT 0452 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $134,864 $140,846 All Other $8,600 $8,600 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $143,464 $149,446 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $35,854 $37,440 All Other $4,129 $4,174 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $39,983 $41,614 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($77,500) ($77,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($77,500) ($77,500) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA TOTAL ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes 3 Developmental Disabilities Resources Coordinator positions and 4 Public Service Manager II positions funded 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for the new federal home and community-based services lifespan waiver. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $455,119 $475,687 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $455,119 $475,687 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, General Fund and one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% in the Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% in the Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for quality assurance work. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $72,255 $75,965 All Other $5,124 $5,194 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $77,379 $81,159 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reallocates 2 Social Services Program Specialist I positions and one Social Services Program Manager position from 100% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund to 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $167,562 $170,494 All Other $15,061 $15,129 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $182,623 $185,623 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $897,605 $918,639 All Other $66,312 $66,804 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $963,917 $985,443 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding to continue a children's behavioral health level-of-care assessment under Public Law 2023, chapter 412 funded 75% Office of MaineCare Services, Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Mental Health Services - Children, General Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $968,968 $968,968 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $968,968 $968,968 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding to continue the Center of Excellence hub for youth behavioral health service providers, as described in the department's children's behavioral health services plan and per the recommendation of the federal Department of Justice. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,181,136 $1,574,849 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,181,136 $1,574,849 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position, funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,781 $68,927 All Other $3,628 $3,628 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $69,409 $72,555 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,786 $68,929 All Other $5,308 $5,386 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $71,094 $74,315 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, one limited- period Social Services Manager I position and one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027, funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund, for the development and implementation of certified community behavioral health clinics. This initiative also provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $212,790 $216,948 All Other $10,884 $10,884 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $223,674 $227,832 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $212,796 $216,959 All Other $16,116 $16,213 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $228,912 $233,172 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for a contracted vendor funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to serve as the federally required waiver evaluator for the State's waiver related to expanding behavioral health and justice-related services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $62,500 $62,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $62,500 $62,500 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $63,950 $63,950 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $63,950 $63,950 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reallocates one Comprehensive Health Planner II position from 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and 50% General Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($29,922) ($30,139) All Other ($1,814) ($1,814) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($31,736) ($31,953) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $29,922 $30,139 All Other $2,557 $2,562 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $32,479 $32,701 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager III position from range 34 to range 36 funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,406 $7,678 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $7,406 $7,678 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,407 $7,679 All Other $96 $106 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,503 $7,785 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,634 $3,635 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,634 $3,635 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,635 $3,635 All Other $84 $84 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $3,719 $3,719 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Business Data Analytics Specialist position to a Public Service Manager III position to serve as the Maine Integrated Health Management Solution director and transfers and reallocates the position from 50% to 25% General Fund and 50% to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program. This initiative also transfers All Other to Personal Services to cover the position, which was previously procured through a staff augmentation contract. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($17,392) ($18,111) All Other ($89,929) ($89,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($107,321) ($108,040) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $60,484 $63,602 All Other ($268,008) ($267,952) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($207,524) ($204,350) OFFICE OF MAINECARE SERVICES 0129 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services $242,297 $248,938 All Other ($14,731) ($14,731) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $227,566 $234,207 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $1,517,452 $1,556,041 All Other $2,511,823 $2,926,980 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $4,029,275 $4,483,021 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($77,500) ($77,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($77,500) ($77,500) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA TOTAL ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) Office of Violence Prevention Z411 Initiative: Reduces funding one time for annual grants to communities approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643, Part FFFF. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION Z411 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $7,072,368 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $7,072,368 PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $325,311 $328,724 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $325,311 $328,724 PNMI ROOM AND BOARD Z009 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $325,311 $7,401,092 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $325,311 $7,401,092 Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to replace current and anticipated reductions in grants to the department under the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace current and anticipated reductions in grants to the department under the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 PURCHASED SOCIAL SERVICES 0228 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,000,000 $6,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,000,000 $6,000,000 Recovery Community Centers Fund Z406 Initiative: Provides funding for the required revenue transfer for the Recovery Community Centers Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,999,500 $1,999,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,999,500 $1,999,500 RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTERS FUND Z406 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,999,500 $1,999,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,999,500 $1,999,500 Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($38,092) ($39,678) All Other ($2,845) ($2,872) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($40,937) ($42,550) Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the prospective costs of certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $573 $779 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $573 $779 Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Allocates ongoing funds for the prospective costs of certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $38,680 $52,604 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $38,680 $52,604 RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z219 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $573 $779 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $573 $779 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $588 $12,926 All Other ($2,845) ($2,872) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($2,257) $10,054 State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0139 Initiative: Provides funding for child welfare cycle payments. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,670,666 $8,258,410 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,670,666 $8,258,410 STATE-FUNDED FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION ASSISTANCE 0139 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,670,666 $8,258,410 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,670,666 $8,258,410 Universal Childhood Immunization Program Z121 Initiative: Provides funding in the Childhood Immunization Fund to account for new vaccines and increased price rates. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,572,660 $12,572,660 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $12,572,660 $12,572,660 UNIVERSAL CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM Z121 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,572,660 $12,572,660 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $12,572,660 $12,572,660 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $49,847,469 $140,043,903 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $59,828,162 $430,591,234 FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE $0 ($1,240,249) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $41,527,948 $44,833,842 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND ($11,832,657) ($3,036,831) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $297,183 ($1,040,928) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP ($44,560,169) ($52,087,061) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $93,602,668 $556,558,642 Sec. A-18. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MAINE Historic Preservation Commission 0036 Initiative: Provides funding for the operational needs of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission's Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $225,000 $225,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $225,000 $225,000 Historic Preservation Commission 0036 Initiative: Provides funding for the administrative cost associated with a recent bond. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 0036 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $225,000 $225,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $225,000 $225,000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $25,000 $25,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $225,000 $225,000 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $250,000 $250,000 Sec. A-19. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE Housing Authority - State 0442 Initiative: Adjusts funding to bring allocations in line with projected available resources for fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $297,985 $772,166 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $297,985 $772,166 Housing Authority - State 0442 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to support the authority's manufactured and mobile home park preservation and assistance program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 Housing Authority - State 0442 Initiative: Adjusts funding for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund due to changes in the real estate transfer tax. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,982,000 ($6,709,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,982,000 ($6,709,000) HOUSING AUTHORITY - STATE 0442 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,279,985 ($5,936,834) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $6,279,985 ($5,936,834) Housing Production Fund N557 Initiative: Allocates funds to support the federal low-income housing tax credit, the rural affordable rental housing program and the affordable homeownership program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $17,258,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $17,258,000 HOUSING PRODUCTION FUND N557 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $17,258,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $17,258,000 Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Program Z124 Initiative: Increases funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and decreases funding in fiscal year 2026-27 to bring debt service payments into accordance with the repayment schedule. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $672 ($114) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $672 ($114) MAINE ENERGY, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM Z124 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $672 ($114) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $672 ($114) HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $6,280,657 $11,321,052 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $6,280,657 $11,321,052 Sec. A-20. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150 Initiative: Provides funding for the operational needs of the Maine Human Rights Commission. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,369 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,369 $0 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - REGULATION 0150 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,369 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,369 $0 Sec. A-21. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,076 $41,822 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,076 $41,822 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0530 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,076 $41,822 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,076 $41,822 ATV Enforcement Fund Z276 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of 2 Game Warden positions from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund, to 50% General Fund in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and, for one position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, and, for the other position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the ATV Enforcement Fund program, and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,895 $68,542 All Other $480 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $66,375 $69,042 ATV Enforcement Fund Z276 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $98,000 $98,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $98,000 $98,000 ATV Enforcement Fund Z276 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $4,936 $5,128 All Other $36 $37 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,972 $5,165 ATV ENFORCEMENT FUND Z276 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $70,831 $73,670 All Other $516 $537 Capital Expenditures $98,000 $98,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $169,347 $172,207 ATV Safety and Educational Program 0559 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $28,676 $28,774 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $28,676 $28,774 ATV SAFETY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 0559 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $28,676 $28,774 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $28,676 $28,774 Boating Access Sites 0631 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase and improve land and facilities for boat launch sites throughout the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $575,000 $575,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $575,000 $575,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $265,000 $265,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $265,000 $265,000 Boating Access Sites 0631 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Parks Maintenance Coordinator position and provides funding for related All Other costs. This position ends June 18, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $92,784 $99,488 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $242,784 $249,488 Boating Access Sites 0631 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,077 $41,818 All Other $959 $1,001 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $41,036 $42,819 BOATING ACCESS SITES 0631 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $92,784 $99,488 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $242,784 $249,488 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $575,000 $575,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $575,000 $575,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,077 $41,818 All Other $959 $1,001 Capital Expenditures $265,000 $265,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $306,036 $307,819 Endangered Nongame Operations 0536 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Senior Resource Biologist position and 2 IF&W Resource Biologist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,466 $58,880 All Other $1,303 $1,409 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $55,769 $60,289 Endangered Nongame Operations 0536 Initiative: Transfers one IF&W Resource Supervisor position from the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, General Fund to the Endangered Nongame Operations program, Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 ENDANGERED NONGAME OPERATIONS 0536 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,466 $58,880 All Other $1,303 $1,409 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $55,769 $60,289 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of 2 Game Warden positions from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund, to 50% General Fund in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and, for one position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, and, for the other position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the ATV Enforcement Fund program, and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($124,129) ($130,746) All Other ($905) ($953) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($125,034) ($131,699) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $58,234 $62,204 All Other $424 $453 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $58,658 $62,657 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Game Warden Specialist position from 50% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund to 70% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund and 30% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and reduces funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $28,579 $30,252 All Other ($28,579) ($30,252) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Establishes one Game Warden Sergeant position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $129,511 $140,133 All Other $952 $1,030 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $130,463 $141,163 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $119,000 $119,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $119,000 $119,000 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,186,520 $1,253,367 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,186,520 $1,253,367 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $34,502 $36,198 All Other $251 $264 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $34,753 $36,462 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,212 $25,658 All Other $177 $187 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $24,389 $25,845 ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0537 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $1,215,099 $1,283,619 All Other ($28,579) ($30,252) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,186,520 $1,253,367 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($89,627) ($94,548) All Other ($654) ($689) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($90,281) ($95,237) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $211,957 $227,995 All Other $1,553 $1,670 Capital Expenditures $119,000 $119,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $332,510 $348,665 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations - Lake and River Protection Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $203,762 $203,762 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $203,762 $203,762 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Resource Biologist position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $108,937 $117,764 All Other $2,628 $2,842 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $111,565 $120,606 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one IF&W Resource Supervisor position from 80% General Fund and 20% Other Special Revenue Funds to 100% General Fund and reduces funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $31,278 $32,591 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $31,278 $32,591 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($31,278) ($32,591) All Other ($755) ($787) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($32,033) ($33,378) Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Transfers one IF&W Resource Supervisor position from the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, General Fund to the Endangered Nongame Operations program, Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Establishes 2 Fish Culturist Assistant Supervisor positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $191,454 $205,972 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $191,454 $205,972 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $7,500 $42,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,500 $42,000 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 3 snowmobiles, 3 all-terrain vehicles, 2 trailers, one electrofishing control box and 2 boats. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $13,875 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $13,875 $0 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $53,436 $55,762 All Other $1,290 $1,347 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $54,726 $57,109 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Fish Culturist position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund within the same program and reduces funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,259 $43,110 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,259 $43,110 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($40,259) ($43,110) All Other ($963) ($1,031) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($41,222) ($44,141) Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Office Associate II positions to 2 Office Specialist I positions and one Office Associate II Manager Supervisor position to an Office Specialist II Supervisor position and reduces funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position and one Office Specialist II Supervisor position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $125,077 $135,193 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $125,077 $135,193 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $41,687 $45,066 All Other $998 $1,079 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $42,685 $46,145 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position from 65% General Fund and 35% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program to 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($58,686) ($61,152) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($58,686) ($61,152) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($31,600) ($32,927) All Other ($756) ($788) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($32,356) ($33,715) Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 18 Fish Culturist positions from range 16 to range 18, 6 Fish Culturist Assistant Supervisor positions from range 19 to range 22 and 8 Fish Culturist Supervisor positions from range 23 to range 25. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $257,225 $267,546 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $257,225 $267,546 FISHERIES AND HATCHERIES OPERATIONS 0535 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $586,607 $623,260 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $586,607 $623,260 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $23,264 $24,791 All Other $569 $607 Capital Expenditures $21,375 $42,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $45,208 $67,398 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $77,659 $85,173 All Other $205,635 $205,817 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $283,294 $290,990 Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Z427 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses and to recognize the revenue increase from the sale of fishing licenses. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,244,000 $1,244,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,244,000 $1,244,000 Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Z427 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $244,835 $234,705 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $244,835 $234,705 INLAND FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT Z427 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,244,000 $1,244,000 Capital Expenditures $244,835 $234,705 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,488,835 $1,478,705 Landowner Relations Z140 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $601 $625 All Other $17 $18 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $618 $643 Landowner Relations Z140 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 full-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions and 3 part-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions from range 15 to range 18. This initiative also reallocates the cost from Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 26% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 2% Other Special Revenue Funds to Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 21% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 7% Other Special Revenue Funds and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $16,901 $17,734 All Other $271 $284 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,172 $18,018 LANDOWNER RELATIONS Z140 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $17,502 $18,359 All Other $288 $302 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,790 $18,661 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for repairs to an aviation hangar and a storage garage at the Greenville regional facility. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $550,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $550,000 $0 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of one excavator. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $230,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $230,000 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the construction of a heated garage bay and bunkroom at the Strong regional facility. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $260,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $260,000 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $9,500 $52,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,500 $52,500 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 3 snowmobiles, 3 all-terrain vehicles, 2 trailers, one electrofishing control box and 2 boats. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $4,625 $31,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,625 $31,000 LICENSING SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0531 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $564,125 $573,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $564,125 $573,500 Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the repair of department-owned dams. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,250,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,250,000 $0 Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $144,655 $156,912 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $144,655 $156,912 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $144,655 $156,912 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $144,655 $156,912 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,250,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,250,000 $0 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Public Information and Education, Division of program, Youth Conservation Education Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $73,700 $73,700 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $73,700 $73,700 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Establishes one Public Relations Specialist position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,978 $96,353 All Other $1,451 $1,555 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $91,429 $97,908 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $110,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $110,000 $0 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 full-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions and 3 part-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions from range 15 to range 18. This initiative also reallocates the cost from Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 26% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 2% Other Special Revenue Funds to Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 21% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 7% Other Special Revenue Funds and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($4,426) ($4,606) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,426) ($4,606) PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, DIVISION OF 0729 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($4,426) ($4,606) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,426) ($4,606) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,978 $96,353 All Other $75,151 $75,255 Capital Expenditures $110,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $275,129 $171,608 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Black Bear Research and Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $84,986 $84,986 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $84,986 $84,986 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Moose Research and Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $69,627 $69,627 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $69,627 $69,627 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase land for wildlife habitat. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,935,990 $1,935,990 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,935,990 $1,935,990 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the reconstruction of the Swan Island pier. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $150,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,000 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $350,000 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $350,000 $0 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes 2 IF&W Senior Resource Biologist positions and reduces All Other to fund these positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $68,792 $74,164 All Other ($68,792) ($74,164) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $160,526 $173,056 All Other ($160,526) ($173,056) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Resource Biologist position and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $32,679 $35,327 All Other ($32,679) ($35,327) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $76,258 $82,437 All Other ($76,258) ($82,437) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Senior Resource Biologist position and 2 IF&W Resource Biologist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $249,403 $269,356 All Other $6,017 $6,501 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $255,420 $275,857 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $28,664 $30,902 All Other $686 $739 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $29,350 $31,641 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Resource Technician position and reduces All Other to fund a portion of the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $46,193 $49,886 All Other ($46,193) ($49,886) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $46,200 $49,890 All Other $1,114 $1,203 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $47,314 $51,093 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $21,000 $115,500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $21,000 $115,500 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 3 snowmobiles, 3 all-terrain vehicles, 2 trailers, one electrofishing control box and 2 boats. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $93,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $93,000 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($40,075) ($41,820) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($40,075) ($41,820) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($93,514) ($97,582) All Other ($2,257) ($2,356) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($95,771) ($99,938) Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes 10 limited-period seasonal IF&W Resource Technician positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $230,260 $254,980 All Other ($230,260) ($254,980) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $230,190 $254,910 All Other $5,530 $6,124 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $235,720 $261,034 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Office Associate II positions to 2 Office Specialist I positions and one Office Associate II Manager Supervisor position to an Office Specialist II Supervisor position and reduces funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position and one Office Specialist II Supervisor position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($44,691) ($48,329) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($44,691) ($48,329) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($104,284) ($112,774) All Other ($2,496) ($2,699) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($106,780) ($115,473) Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position from 65% General Fund and 35% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program to 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $28,830 $30,034 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $28,830 $30,034 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $67,271 $70,087 All Other $1,610 $1,677 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $68,881 $71,764 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 full-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions and 3 part-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions from range 15 to range 18. This initiative also reallocates the cost from Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 26% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 2% Other Special Revenue Funds to Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 21% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 7% Other Special Revenue Funds and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($3,558) ($3,772) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,558) ($3,772) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $22,921 $24,052 All Other $548 $575 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $23,469 $24,627 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0534 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $318,430 $350,470 All Other ($377,924) ($414,357) Capital Expenditures $150,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $90,506 ($63,887) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $654,971 $713,432 All Other ($226,718) ($244,468) Capital Expenditures $2,306,990 $2,144,490 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,735,243 $2,613,454 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $28,664 $30,902 All Other $155,299 $155,352 Capital Expenditures $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $683,963 $686,254 Search and Rescue 0538 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,685 $28,792 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $27,685 $28,792 SEARCH AND RESCUE 0538 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,685 $28,792 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $27,685 $28,792 Waterfowl Habitat Acquisition and Management 0561 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase land for wildlife habitat. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,800,000 $1,800,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,800,000 $1,800,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $80,000 $80,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $80,000 WATERFOWL HABITAT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT 0561 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,800,000 $1,800,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,800,000 $1,800,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $80,000 $80,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $80,000 Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0539 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Game Warden Specialist position from 50% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund to 70% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund and 30% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and reduces funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($28,579) ($30,252) All Other ($210) ($223) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($28,789) ($30,475) Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0539 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,182 $3,288 All Other $23 $24 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,205 $3,312 WHITEWATER RAFTING - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0539 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($25,397) ($26,964) All Other ($187) ($199) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($25,584) ($27,163) INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,803,242 $3,763,853 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $5,065,170 $4,960,615 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $4,021,055 $2,711,604 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $12,889,467 $11,436,072 Sec. A-22. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of supplies and equipment for security staff. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $191,759 $75,814 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $191,759 $75,814 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for contracted audio and visual support. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $125,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $125,000 $150,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to upgrade courtrooms with video bar conferencing technology. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $210,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $210,000 $50,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for contracted recording software support services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $165,500 $165,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $165,500 $165,500 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for recording software upgrades. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $129,000 $129,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $129,000 $129,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace analog sound mixers with digital sound processor equipment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $525,000 $525,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $525,000 $525,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for cloud services and ransomware protection. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,200 $100,200 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,200 $100,200 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for contracted technical account management services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,000 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,000 $75,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of virtual-machine storage technology. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Reallocates funding for the Odyssey case management system from the CMS- Technology Fee account in Other Special Revenue Funds to the Supreme JD & Superior Courts account in the General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,838,125 $1,838,125 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,838,125 $1,838,125 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($988,852) ($988,525) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($988,852) ($988,525) Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding to modernize the ADRIS case management system. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Staff Accountant position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,424 $128,497 All Other $2,348 $2,405 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $124,772 $130,902 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for courthouse facility improvements to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design from the United States Department of Justice. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the continued support of the Maine Judicial Information System. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $125,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $125,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace Google Enterprise licensing with Microsoft 365. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for Microsoft 365 security costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Reduces allocation to reflect a decrease in funding transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services for the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($344,800) ($344,800) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($344,800) ($344,800) Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of contracted marshal services in Lincoln and Somerset counties. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $260,000 $260,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $260,000 $260,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding to cover the volume increase in documents signed by justices of the peace. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $62,598 $62,598 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $62,598 $62,598 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for a volume increase in guardian ad litem, interpreter and mental health examiner services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $490,000 $490,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $490,000 $490,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Court Appointed Special Advocate Legal Services Advisor positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $337,446 $340,582 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $337,446 $340,582 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Child Protective and Juvenile Process Specialist position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $53,949 $54,421 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $53,949 $54,421 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $125,881 $126,981 All Other $1,169 $1,180 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $127,050 $128,161 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Law Clerk positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $254,402 $263,700 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $254,402 $263,700 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $381,588 $395,535 All Other $3,545 $3,675 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $385,133 $399,210 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Service Center/Violations Bureau Assistant Clerk positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $197,820 $200,914 All Other $1,838 $1,866 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $199,658 $202,780 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Assistant Clerk position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $100,198 $104,567 All Other $931 $971 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $101,129 $105,538 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of legal research. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $40,961 $40,961 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,961 $40,961 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Assistant Clerk positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $183,959 $192,556 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $183,959 $192,556 COURTS - SUPREME, SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT 0063 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $829,756 $851,259 All Other $4,873,143 $4,297,198 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $5,702,899 $5,148,457 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $125,881 $126,981 All Other ($343,631) ($343,620) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($217,750) ($216,639) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $802,030 $829,513 All Other ($980,190) ($979,608) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($178,160) ($150,095) Judicial - Debt Service Z097 Initiative: Provides funding for increased debt service costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,836,355 $7,841,837 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,836,355 $7,841,837 JUDICIAL - DEBT SERVICE Z097 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,836,355 $7,841,837 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,836,355 $7,841,837 Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Z367 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for civil legal services for persons unable to afford a lawyer by providing additional funds available for distribution by the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 18-A, subsection 1. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 MAINE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND Z367 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $11,539,254 $12,990,294 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($217,750) ($216,639) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($178,160) ($150,095) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $11,143,344 $12,623,560 Sec. A-23. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Labor 0030 Initiative: Transfers 11 Hearings Examiner positions, one Public Service Manager I position and one Public Service Manager II position from the Employment Security Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Administration - Labor program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 13.000 13.000 Personal Services $1,591,301 $1,685,699 All Other $111,906 $114,163 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,703,207 $1,799,862 Administration - Labor 0030 Initiative: Establishes 4 Hearings Officer positions effective January 1, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $235,132 $507,020 All Other $28,350 $34,848 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $263,482 $541,868 Administration - Labor 0030 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager I position to a Public Service Manager II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $793 $821 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $793 $821 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $9,476 $9,859 All Other $226 $236 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,702 $10,095 ADMINISTRATION - LABOR 0030 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $793 $821 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $793 $821 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 17.000 17.000 Personal Services $1,835,909 $2,202,578 All Other $140,482 $149,247 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,976,391 $2,351,825 Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126 Initiative: Establishes 3 limited-period Assistive Technology Specialist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. These positions end on June 19, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $317,913 $342,696 All Other $30,837 $31,433 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $348,750 $374,129 Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126 Initiative: Provides funding for assistive devices and services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED - DIVISION FOR THE 0126 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $317,913 $342,696 All Other $30,837 $31,433 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $348,750 $374,129 Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Trade Allowances Federal Expenditures Fund account to align allocation with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,993,260) ($3,993,260) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($3,993,260) ($3,993,260) Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Transfers 11 Hearings Examiner positions, one Public Service Manager I position and one Public Service Manager II position from the Employment Security Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Administration - Labor program, Other Special Revenue Funds. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (13.000) (13.000) Personal Services ($1,591,301) ($1,685,699) All Other ($16,059) ($17,017) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,607,360) ($1,702,716) Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with anticipated revenues in the Special Administrative Account Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $252,500 $252,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $252,500 $252,500 Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with anticipated revenues in the Unemployment Program Administrative Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,525,000 $2,525,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,525,000 $2,525,000 Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Secretary Legal positions to Secretary Associate Legal positions. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,700 $8,553 All Other $77 $85 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,777 $8,638 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SERVICES 0245 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (13.000) (13.000) Personal Services ($1,591,301) ($1,685,699) All Other ($4,009,319) ($4,010,277) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($5,600,620) ($5,695,976) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,700 $8,553 All Other $2,777,577 $2,777,585 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,785,277 $2,786,138 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Establishes baseline allocation in the Employment Services - Jobs and Recovery Support Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one CareerCenter Consultant position from 27 hours to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $58,889 $62,719 All Other $1,883 $2,006 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $60,772 $64,725 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Reduces allocation in the Direct Delivery Services Other Special Revenue Funds account to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($14,706) ($14,706) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($14,706) ($14,706) Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Establishes baseline allocation in the Targeted Workforce Investment program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ACTIVITY 0852 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $58,889 $62,719 All Other $2,383 $2,506 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $61,272 $65,225 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($13,706) ($13,706) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($13,706) ($13,706) Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund Z383 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Office Associate II position from 73 hours to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE FUND Personal Services $6,944 $6,493 All Other $152 $143 __________ __________ PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $7,096 $6,636 INSURANCE FUND TOTAL Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund Z383 Initiative: Establishes 3 Labor and Safety Inspector positions effective January 1, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $148,152 $319,119 All Other $29,430 $33,206 __________ __________ PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $177,582 $352,325 INSURANCE FUND TOTAL PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE FUND Z383 PROGRAM SUMMARY PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $155,096 $325,612 All Other $29,582 $33,349 __________ __________ PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $184,678 $358,961 INSURANCE FUND TOTAL Regulation and Enforcement 0159 Initiative: Provides funding for appeal hearings on wage and hour violation decisions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Regulation and Enforcement 0159 Initiative: Provides funding for information technology support for the Bureau of Labor Standards case management system. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,000 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,000 $75,000 Regulation and Enforcement 0159 Initiative: Provides funding for the collection of labor law fines and penalties. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT 0159 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,000 $150,000 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Provides funding for increased costs and demand for assistive technology for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $142,479 $142,479 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $142,479 $142,479 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Provides funding for contractual services to assist individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or late deafened in gaining full and equitable access to community services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $107,000 $107,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $107,000 $107,000 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of 3 Rehabilitation Counselor II positions from 67% Federal Expenditures Fund and 33% Other Special Revenue Funds to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,646 $105,640 All Other $993 $1,064 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $99,639 $106,704 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($98,646) ($105,640) All Other ($993) ($1,064) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($99,639) ($106,704) Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Rehabilitation Services Manager position and one limited-period Rehabilitation Counselor I position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. These positions end June 19, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $203,941 $220,153 All Other $1,243,279 $1,243,443 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,447,220 $1,463,596 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Rehabilitation Assistant positions, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $153,354 $164,060 All Other $1,530 $1,637 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $154,884 $165,697 REHABILITATION SERVICES 0799 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $107,000 $107,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $107,000 $107,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $455,941 $489,853 All Other $1,245,802 $1,246,144 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,701,743 $1,735,997 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($98,646) ($105,640) All Other $141,486 $141,415 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $42,840 $35,775 Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Establishes one Workforce Data Analyst position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,643 $96,005 All Other $7,550 $7,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $97,193 $103,555 Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Reduces allocation in the Workforce Research Special Projects Other Special Revenue Funds account to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($49,379) ($49,379) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($49,379) ($49,379) Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Statistical Program Supervisor position to a Principal Economic Research Analyst position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,329 $22,722 All Other $295 $329 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $20,624 $23,051 WORKFORCE RESEARCH Z164 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,643 $96,005 All Other $7,550 $7,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $97,193 $103,555 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,329 $22,722 All Other $295 $329 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $20,624 $23,051 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($49,379) ($49,379) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($49,379) ($49,379) LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $554,986 $561,376 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($3,468,231) ($3,497,574) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $4,741,423 $5,110,653 PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $184,678 $358,961 INSURANCE FUND __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,012,856 $2,533,416 Sec. A-24. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LEGISLATURE Legislature 0081 Initiative: Continues one Executive Assistant, one Legislative Aide, 2 Legislative Policy and one Calendar Clerk Assistant limited-period positions through June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $693,898 $706,691 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $693,898 $706,691 Legislature 0081 Initiative: Adjusts appropriations to fund the Advisory Committee on the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,500 $4,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,500 $4,500 Legislature 0081 Initiative: Appropriates funds on an ongoing basis for technology costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $422,126 $432,331 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $422,126 $432,331 Legislature 0081 Initiative: Adjusts appropriations to increase the number of weeks of one Executive Secretary position from 42 weeks to 52 weeks and adjusts the position count for the position from 0.808 FTE to one Legislative Count position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.808) (0.808) Personal Services $12,563 $13,203 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,563 $13,203 LEGISLATURE 0081 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.808) (0.808) Personal Services $706,461 $719,894 All Other $426,626 $436,831 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,133,087 $1,156,725 Study Commissions - Funding 0444 Initiative: Adjusts appropriations to fund the Advisory Committee on the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,500) ($4,500) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,500) ($4,500) STUDY COMMISSIONS - FUNDING 0444 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,500) ($4,500) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,500) ($4,500) LEGISLATURE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,128,587 $1,152,225 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,128,587 $1,152,225 Sec. A-25. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LIBRARY, MAINE STATE Imagination Library of Maine Program Z338 Initiative: Provides funding for the ongoing costs associated with the Imagination Library of Maine Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 Imagination Library of Maine Program Z338 Initiative: Provides funding for the Imagination Library of Maine Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF MAINE PROGRAM Z338 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for anticipated increases in Federal Expenditures Fund amounts available in the Maine State Library. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $130,797 $130,797 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $130,797 $130,797 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Maine State Library's Private Support Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($167,905) ($167,905) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($167,905) ($167,905) Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine State Library's Reading Round-Up Conference Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,400 $10,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $10,400 $10,400 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine State Library's Talking Books Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Reallocates 10% of one Librarian-Specialized Services position between Federal Expenditures Fund accounts and provides funding for operational needs in the Read World, Real Science project funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $11,915 $11,915 All Other $34,465 $34,465 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $46,380 $46,380 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine State Library's Collections Preservation Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Librarian-Specialized Services position established through Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. This position ends on June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $127,851 $137,272 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $133,920 $143,341 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the cost increase of van delivery services in the Maine State Library. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,000 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,000 $75,000 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Librarian III position to a Librarian Specialized Services position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,058 $7,523 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $24,058 $7,523 MAINE STATE LIBRARY 0217 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $127,851 $137,272 All Other $81,069 $81,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $208,920 $218,341 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $35,973 $19,438 All Other $165,262 $165,262 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $201,235 $184,700 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($156,505) ($156,505) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($156,505) ($156,505) Statewide Library Information System 0185 Initiative: Provides funding for the cloud library cost increase in the Maine State Library. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Statewide Library Information System 0185 Initiative: Provides funding for the large print program cost increase in the Maine State Library. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000 $10,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000 $10,000 STATEWIDE LIBRARY INFORMATION SYSTEM 0185 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,000 $35,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $35,000 $35,000 LIBRARY, MAINE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $343,920 $353,341 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $201,235 $184,700 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($156,005) ($156,005) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $389,150 $382,036 Sec. A-26. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding for contractual custodial services at the department's West Boothbay Harbor facility in the Bureau of Marine Science program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $95,000 $95,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,000 $95,000 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding to expand a coastal ecosystem survey. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $31,296 $31,296 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $31,296 $31,296 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding to expand the annual scallop survey. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $46,944 $46,944 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $46,944 $46,944 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II position and 2 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 and 2 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions, 3 limited- period Office Associate II positions and one limited-period Office Specialist I Supervisor position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $905,172 $973,245 All Other $96,835 $99,777 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,002,007 $1,073,022 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Management Analyst I position and one limited- period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003621 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $233,760 $248,279 All Other $14,274 $14,901 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $248,034 $263,180 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003637 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $120,752 $130,369 All Other $11,631 $12,047 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $132,383 $142,416 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003639 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $522,167 $562,853 All Other $54,631 $56,389 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $576,798 $619,242 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist IV position, 3 limited- period Marine Resource Scientist III positions, 3 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II positions and one limited-period Office Associate II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003640 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,045,729 $1,122,005 All Other $96,495 $99,791 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,142,224 $1,221,796 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position and one limited-period Marine Resource Specialist position, previously continued by Financial Order 003642 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $198,713 $214,504 All Other $21,414 $22,096 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $220,127 $236,600 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions and 2 limited- period Marine Resource Scientist II positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003643 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $541,719 $583,922 All Other $55,476 $57,300 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $597,195 $641,222 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003644 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $106,561 $114,781 All Other $11,018 $11,373 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $117,579 $126,154 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Reduces allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($43,371) ($43,371) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($43,371) ($43,371) Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace the galvanized steel shroud on the recovery unit at the West Boothbay Harbor laboratory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 BUREAU OF MARINE SCIENCE 0027 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $95,000 $95,000 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $195,000 $95,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,674,573 $3,949,958 All Other $361,774 $373,674 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $4,036,347 $4,323,632 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $34,869 $34,869 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $34,869 $34,869 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst II position to provide administrative support for aquaculture leasing and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($108,631) ($116,504) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($108,631) ($116,504) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position dedicated to discharge leases in the aquaculture division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($127,346) ($136,945) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($127,346) ($136,945) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003620 F5 to provide pathology services. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $151,001 $162,393 All Other $12,938 $13,431 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $163,939 $175,824 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator II position previously established by financial order in fiscal year 2024-25. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $177,971 $185,285 All Other $14,104 $14,420 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $192,075 $199,705 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Provides funding for contractual custodial services at the department's West Boothbay Harbor facility in the Bureau of Marine Science program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($95,000) ($95,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($95,000) ($95,000) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Office Specialist II position previously established by financial order in fiscal year 2024-25 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $89,002 $96,028 All Other $10,259 $10,563 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $99,261 $106,591 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Office Specialist I position from the Marine Patrol - Bureau of program, General Fund to the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $84,623 $91,310 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $84,623 $91,310 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Management Analyst I position and one limited- period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003621 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,296 $8,296 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,296 $8,296 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager II position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($214,488) ($226,437) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($214,488) ($226,437) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($147,509) ($159,458) All Other ($71,014) ($70,934) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($218,523) ($230,392) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II positions and one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist III position previously continued by Financial Order 003622 F5 and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the positions. These positions end on June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $384,387 $415,855 All Other ($384,387) ($415,855) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Management Coordinator position previously continued by Financial Order 003623 F5 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,460 $148,854 All Other $12,397 $12,846 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $150,857 $161,700 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Provides funding for additional services required from the Department of the Attorney General. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $148,889 $160,156 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions, previously continued and reorganized by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 19, 2027 and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $284,549 $306,614 All Other ($284,549) ($306,614) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 19, 2027 and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $223,996 $240,915 All Other ($223,996) ($240,915) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position previously continued by Financial Order CV0719 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $147,506 $153,631 All Other $12,787 $13,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $160,293 $166,683 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($124,766) ($134,429) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($124,766) ($134,429) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position to assist in conducting aquaculture lease hearings and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($127,346) ($136,945) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($127,346) ($136,945) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Reduces allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($34,013) ($34,013) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($34,013) ($34,013) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers 3 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions, one Marine Resource Scientist I position, one Marine Resource Scientist II position, one Marine Resource Scientist III position, one Public Service Coordinator II position and one Senior Aquaculture Inspector position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also transfers related All Other for the aquaculture division from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (8.000) (8.000) Personal Services ($995,735) ($1,068,889) All Other ($17,800) ($17,800) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,013,535) ($1,086,689) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Secretary Specialist position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program to the Bureau of Public Health program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($102,162) ($106,407) All Other ($4,414) ($4,598) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($106,576) ($111,005) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position in the aquaculture inspection division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($112,709) ($120,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($112,709) ($120,929) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position to conduct aquaculture lease site visits and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($112,709) ($120,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($112,709) ($120,929) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Provide funding for the approved reorganization of one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position to a Public Service Coordinator II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $17,470 $18,877 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $17,470 $18,877 BUREAU OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT 0258 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (8.000) (8.000) Personal Services ($125,476) ($129,747) All Other ($1,651,776) ($1,766,421) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,777,252) ($1,896,168) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $147,506 $153,631 All Other $12,787 $13,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $160,293 $166,683 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $306,763 $326,695 All Other ($59,743) ($58,285) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $247,020 $268,410 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst II position to provide administrative support for aquaculture leasing and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,483 $110,356 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $108,631 $116,504 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position dedicated to discharge leases in the aquaculture division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $121,198 $130,797 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $127,346 $136,945 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager II position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $147,509 $159,458 All Other $66,979 $66,979 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $214,488 $226,437 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position to assist in conducting aquaculture lease hearings and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $121,198 $130,797 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $127,346 $136,945 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Transfers 3 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions, one Marine Resource Scientist I position, one Marine Resource Scientist II position, one Marine Resource Scientist III position, one Public Service Coordinator II position and one Senior Aquaculture Inspector position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also transfers related All Other for the aquaculture division from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 8.000 8.000 Personal Services $995,735 $1,068,889 All Other $17,800 $17,800 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,013,535 $1,086,689 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Transfers one Secretary Specialist position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program to the Bureau of Public Health program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,162 $106,407 All Other $4,414 $4,598 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,576 $111,005 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position in the aquaculture inspection division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,561 $114,781 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $112,709 $120,929 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position to conduct aquaculture lease site visits and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,561 $114,781 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $112,709 $120,929 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Microbiologist II positions to Marine Resource Scientist II positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $14,467 $19,508 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,467 $19,508 BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH Z154 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 14.000 14.000 Personal Services $1,715,712 $1,849,367 All Other $115,519 $115,519 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,831,231 $1,964,886 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,162 $106,407 All Other $4,414 $4,598 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,576 $111,005 Marine Patrol - Bureau of 0029 Initiative: Transfers one Office Specialist I position from the Marine Patrol - Bureau of program, General Fund to the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($84,623) ($91,310) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($84,623) ($91,310) Marine Patrol - Bureau of 0029 Initiative: Reduces allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($31,133) ($31,133) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($31,133) ($31,133) MARINE PATROL - BUREAU OF 0029 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($84,623) ($91,310) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($84,623) ($91,310) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($31,133) ($31,133) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($31,133) ($31,133) Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Z295 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $124,766 $134,429 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $124,766 $134,429 SEA RUN FISHERIES AND HABITAT Z295 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $124,766 $134,429 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $124,766 $134,429 MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $289,122 $206,837 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $4,196,640 $4,490,315 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $357,332 $383,151 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $4,843,094 $5,080,303 Sec. A-27. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE Maine Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund - Casino Z167 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with dedicated revenue as projected by the March 2024 Revenue Forecasting Committee Report. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,958 $8,015 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,958 $8,015 Maine Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund - Casino Z167 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($9,267) ($8,299) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($9,267) ($8,299) MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND - CASINO Z167 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,309) ($284) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($5,309) ($284) Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only for paid family and medical leave premiums for eligible Maine Maritime Academy employees in compliance with state law. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $260,000 $260,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $260,000 $260,000 Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 Initiative: Provides additional funding for annual inflationary cost increases associated with continuation of current Maine Maritime Academy operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $507,027 $1,034,335 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $507,027 $1,034,335 MARITIME ACADEMY - OPERATIONS 0035 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $767,027 $1,294,335 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $767,027 $1,294,335 MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $767,027 $1,294,335 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($5,309) ($284) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $761,718 $1,294,051 Sec. A-28. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MUSEUM, MAINE STATE Maine State Museum 0180 Initiative: Establishes one Museum Technician III position and provides funding for related All Other costs to support essential technology operations associated with virtual education programs, in-gallery digital educational interactive displays, school group scheduling, visitor admissions and visitor demographic data collection. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,765 $96,132 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,834 $102,201 Maine State Museum 0180 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Museum Technician III position through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs to serve as assistant exhibits preparator. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $89,765 $96,132 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,834 $102,201 MAINE STATE MUSEUM 0180 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $179,530 $192,264 All Other $12,138 $12,138 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $191,668 $204,402 MUSEUM, MAINE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $191,668 $204,402 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $191,668 $204,402 Sec. A-29. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. OFFICE OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE Office of Affordable Health Care Z320 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for renovations, furniture and technology costs required to establish a leased space necessary for the continued operations of the Office of Affordable Health Care. This initiative also provides ongoing funding for leased space rent costs and contracted services necessary to monitor compliance with the provider price oversight program envisioned in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 3122. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $47,200 $47,200 Capital Expenditures $55,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,200 $47,200 OFFICE OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE Z320 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $47,200 $47,200 Capital Expenditures $55,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,200 $47,200 Sec. A-30. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations Z319 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Coordinator I position from range 24 to range 28 and one Public Service Coordinator I position from range 26 to range 28. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,090 $21,722 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,090 $21,722 RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS Z319 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,090 $21,722 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,090 $21,722 Sec. A-31. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF Engineers - State Board of Licensure for Professional 0369 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,263 $6,154 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,263 $6,154 Engineers - State Board of Licensure for Professional 0369 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $24,202 $10,244 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $24,202 $10,244 Engineers - State Board of Licensure for Professional 0369 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,175 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,175 $0 ENGINEERS - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL 0369 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,640 $16,398 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $35,640 $16,398 Financial Institutions - Bureau of 0093 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a career ladder within the Bureau of Financial Institutions Bank Examiner job classification series. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,182 $167,700 All Other $1,425 $1,549 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $147,607 $169,249 Financial Institutions - Bureau of 0093 Initiative: Establishes one part-time Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $41,965 $45,819 All Other $280 $306 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $42,245 $46,125 Financial Institutions - Bureau of 0093 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Bank Examiner position from 57 hours to 80 hours biweekly and for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,511 $28,635 All Other $184 $191 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $27,695 $28,826 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - BUREAU OF 0093 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $215,658 $242,154 All Other $1,889 $2,046 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $217,547 $244,200 Insurance - Bureau of 0092 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $48,032 $84,759 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $48,032 $84,759 INSURANCE - BUREAU OF 0092 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $48,032 $84,759 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $48,032 $84,759 Licensure in Medicine - Board of 0376 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $32,061 $54,661 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $32,061 $54,661 Licensure in Medicine - Board of 0376 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,838 $85,949 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $75,838 $85,949 Licensure in Medicine - Board of 0376 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $20,223 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $20,223 $0 LICENSURE IN MEDICINE - BOARD OF 0376 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $128,122 $140,610 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $128,122 $140,610 Nursing - Board of 0372 Initiative: Establishes one Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,465 $90,097 All Other $7,333 $5,594 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $90,798 $95,691 Nursing - Board of 0372 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $53,372 $69,250 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $53,372 $69,250 Nursing - Board of 0372 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $22,848 $22,848 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $22,848 $22,848 NURSING - BOARD OF 0372 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,465 $90,097 All Other $83,553 $97,692 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $167,018 $187,789 Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation 0352 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $220,732 $297,398 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $220,732 $297,398 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION 0352 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $220,732 $297,398 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $220,732 $297,398 Optometry - Board of 0385 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Office Specialist II position from 60 hours to 80 hours biweekly and for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,723 $24,269 All Other $931 $953 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $24,654 $25,222 Optometry - Board of 0385 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $663 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $663 Optometry - Board of 0385 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,170 $6,170 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $6,170 $6,170 OPTOMETRY - BOARD OF 0385 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,723 $24,269 All Other $7,101 $7,786 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $30,824 $32,055 Osteopathic Licensure - Board of 0383 Initiative: Establishes one Office Specialist II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $87,844 $94,815 All Other $8,742 $7,071 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $96,586 $101,886 Osteopathic Licensure - Board of 0383 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $15,462 $26,185 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $15,462 $26,185 Osteopathic Licensure - Board of 0383 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,863 $3,040 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,863 $3,040 OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE - BOARD OF 0383 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $87,844 $94,815 All Other $27,067 $36,296 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $114,911 $131,111 PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $962,826 $1,134,320 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $962,826 $1,134,320 Sec. A-32. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PROPERTY TAX REVIEW, STATE BOARD OF Property Tax Review - State Board of 0357 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager II position, previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635, through June 18, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $166,248 $167,999 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $166,248 $167,999 PROPERTY TAX REVIEW - STATE BOARD OF 0357 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $166,248 $167,999 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $166,248 $167,999 Sec. A-33. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Z112 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($750,000) ($750,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($750,000) ($750,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Z112 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with projected resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Z112 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($750,000) ($750,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($750,000) ($750,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($750,000) ($750,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) STATE FISCAL RECOVERY __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($2,249,000) ($2,249,000) Sec. A-34. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Capitol Police - Bureau of 0101 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $45,000 $45,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $45,000 $45,000 Capitol Police - Bureau of 0101 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Capitol Police Security Agent position through June 18, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $86,110 $89,792 All Other $19,408 $8,774 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $105,518 $98,566 CAPITOL POLICE - BUREAU OF 0101 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $86,110 $89,792 All Other $19,408 $8,774 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $105,518 $98,566 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $45,000 $45,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $45,000 $45,000 Consolidated Emergency Communications Z021 Initiative: Provide funding for an annual subscription for cross-jurisdiction incident collaboration software. CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY 2025-26 2026-27 COMMUNICATIONS FUND All Other $51,978 $51,978 __________ __________ CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY $51,978 $51,978 COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Z021 PROGRAM SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY 2025-26 2026-27 COMMUNICATIONS FUND All Other $51,978 $51,978 __________ __________ CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY $51,978 $51,978 COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL Criminal Justice Academy 0290 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Criminal Justice Academy 0290 Initiative: Provides funding for the increase in airport rental costs for the emergency vehicle operations course conducted as part of the basic law enforcement training program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,000 $6,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,000 $6,000 Criminal Justice Academy 0290 Initiative: Establishes one Paralegal position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $91,463 $97,895 All Other $3,550 $3,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,013 $101,445 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY 0290 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $91,463 $97,895 All Other $9,550 $9,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $101,013 $107,445 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Drug Enforcement Agency 0388 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $750,000 $750,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $750,000 $750,000 DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY 0388 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $750,000 $750,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $750,000 $750,000 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $422,321 $412,970 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $422,321 $412,970 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Establishes one Comprehensive Health Planner II position to support community paramedicine and critical care programming statewide and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $110,422 $119,306 All Other $4,550 $4,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $114,972 $123,856 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Establishes one Emergency Medical Services Licensing Agent position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $107,791 $116,122 All Other $4,550 $4,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $112,341 $120,672 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Business Systems Administrator position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 412; one limited-period Health Program Manager position and 2 limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17; and one Public Service Manager II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $668,734 $714,844 All Other $32,401 $32,610 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $701,135 $747,454 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 0485 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $218,213 $235,428 All Other $9,100 $9,100 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $227,313 $244,528 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $668,734 $714,844 All Other $454,722 $445,580 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,123,456 $1,160,424 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provide one-time funding for the purchase of a new command vehicle. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,200,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,200,000 $0 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provides funding for the purchase of 2 hybrid vehicles for the Office of the State Fire Marshal in each year of the biennium in accordance with the established vehicle replacement schedule. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $90,000 $90,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $90,000 $90,000 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist II position. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $9,432 $4,013 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,432 $4,013 FIRE MARSHAL - OFFICE OF 0327 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $9,432 $4,013 Capital Expenditures $1,290,000 $90,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,299,432 $94,013 Gambling Control Board Z002 Initiative: Establishes one Auditor II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $100,589 $108,263 All Other $7,156 $7,156 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $107,745 $115,419 Gambling Control Board Z002 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($284,053) ($75,886) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($284,053) ($75,886) GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Z002 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $100,589 $108,263 All Other ($276,897) ($68,730) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($176,308) $39,533 Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $650,000 $650,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $650,000 $650,000 Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Contract Grant Manager position and one Director of Bureau of Highway Safety position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and 50% Highway Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($158,377) ($166,343) All Other ($1,122) ($1,179) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($159,499) ($167,522) Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Establishes one Highway Safety Coordinator position and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $100,589 $108,263 All Other $4,287 $4,341 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $104,876 $112,604 Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase breath-testing devices to be distributed to various law enforcement agencies around the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $299,985 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $299,985 $0 HIGHWAY SAFETY DPS 0457 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services ($57,788) ($58,080) All Other $653,165 $653,162 Capital Expenditures $299,985 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $895,362 $595,082 Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 Initiative: Provides funding for the State Police weapons and professional licensing unit to purchase software. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT - PUBLIC SAFETY 0712 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $633,844 $633,844 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $633,844 $633,844 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $345,033 $345,033 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $345,033 $345,033 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 2 bomb suits for the State Police bomb team. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $109,200 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,200 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of one forensic laser for latent fingerprints. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $16,250 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $16,250 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of a marine sonar device. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $44,070 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $44,070 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of a throwable robot for the tactical team. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $13,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $13,000 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 25 handgun lights. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,794 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,794 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding for a higher cost of fuel for State Police vehicles. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $455,000 $455,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $455,000 $455,000 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 4 specialized digital cameras. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,400 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,400 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 26 rifles. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $46,053 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $46,053 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace infrared lasers. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $64,220 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $64,220 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase 350 plate carriers. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $485,713 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $485,713 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase 350 helmets. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,250 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,250 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 2 ballistic shields. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $15,600 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $15,600 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 10 sniper rifles. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $35,750 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $35,750 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 25 ballistic vests. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $30,875 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $30,875 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of an unmanned aerial vehicle that can be linked to existing software. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $17,781 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $17,781 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of a 3-dimensional scanner upgrade. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $42,226 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $42,226 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding for increased debt service costs associated with the purchase of State Police vehicles on a regular vehicle replacement schedule. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $858,416 $1,127,817 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $858,416 $1,127,817 State Police 0291 Initiative: Establishes one State Police Lieutenant position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $130,462 $139,834 All Other $11,983 $6,995 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $142,445 $146,829 STATE POLICE 0291 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $130,462 $139,834 All Other $2,153,484 $1,654,032 Capital Expenditures $293,877 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,577,823 $1,793,866 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $633,844 $633,844 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $633,844 $633,844 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $345,033 $345,033 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $345,033 $345,033 Traffic Safety - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 0715 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $179,175 $179,175 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $179,175 $179,175 TRAFFIC SAFETY - COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT 0715 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $179,175 $179,175 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $179,175 $179,175 Turnpike Enforcement 0547 Initiative: Provides funding for the purchase of hybrid vehicles for the State Police divisions governing: turnpike enforcement, motor vehicle inspection, traffic safety and commercial vehicle enforcement consistent with an established vehicle replacement schedule. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $371,000 $371,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $371,000 $371,000 TURNPIKE ENFORCEMENT 0547 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $371,000 $371,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $371,000 $371,000 PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,071,667 $2,304,405 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $3,651,837 $3,388,525 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $1,839,157 $849,579 CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY $51,978 $51,978 COMMUNICATIONS FUND __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $8,614,639 $6,594,487 Sec. A-35. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Emergency Services Communication Bureau 0994 Initiative: Provides funding for statewide property leases provided through the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, division of leased space. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $126,276 $134,276 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $126,276 $134,276 Emergency Services Communication Bureau 0994 Initiative: Provides funding for contracted services in the Emergency Services Communication Bureau. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,998,417 $1,998,417 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,998,417 $1,998,417 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION BUREAU 0994 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,124,693 $2,132,693 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,124,693 $2,132,693 Public Utilities - Administrative Division 0184 Initiative: Establishes one Utility Analyst-Safety Programs Inspector position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,672 $133,006 All Other $7,408 $7,459 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $134,080 $140,465 Public Utilities - Administrative Division 0184 Initiative: Establishes one Utility Analyst position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $149,069 $161,365 All Other $7,408 $7,459 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $156,477 $168,824 PUBLIC UTILITIES - ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 0184 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $275,741 $294,371 All Other $14,816 $14,918 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $290,557 $309,289 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $2,415,250 $2,441,982 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,415,250 $2,441,982 Sec. A-36. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 Initiative: Provides funding for benefits for retired Governors and surviving spouses under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 2, section 1-A. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,339 $30,643 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,339 $30,643 Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the increase in the unfunded actuarial liability as a result of allowing the service retirement benefits for certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services earned under the regular state employee and teacher plan to be calculated under the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,855,717 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,855,717 $0 RETIREMENT SYSTEM - RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FUND 0085 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,864,056 $30,643 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,864,056 $30,643 RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $2,864,056 $30,643 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,864,056 $30,643 Sec. A-37. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the refresh of computer equipment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $92,005 $0 Capital Expenditures $9,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $101,005 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $80,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $0 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for the increase in election ballot printing, postage and other election costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Eliminates one part-time Auditor I position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($72,034) ($78,001) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($72,034) ($78,001) Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for a contract programmer to support existing software applications and future technology modernization. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $212,160 $212,160 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $212,160 $212,160 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Election Security Analyst position through June 30, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $128,621 $137,501 All Other $10,058 $2,958 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $138,679 $140,459 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for meetings, travel and supplies for the post-election audits and training division. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $15,060 $33,300 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $15,060 $33,300 BUREAU OF CORPORATIONS, ELECTIONS AND COMMISSIONS 0692 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services $56,587 $59,500 All Other $829,283 $748,418 Capital Expenditures $9,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $894,870 $807,918 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $80,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $0 SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $894,870 $807,918 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $80,000 $0 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $974,870 $807,918 Sec. A-38. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF Administration - Treasury 0022 Initiative: Provides funding to increase levels for the unclaimed property program by 5% each year for the next 3 years, based upon current expenditures. ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $22,421 $45,963 __________ __________ ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND TOTAL $22,421 $45,963 ADMINISTRATION - TREASURY 0022 PROGRAM SUMMARY ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $22,421 $45,963 __________ __________ ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND TOTAL $22,421 $45,963 Debt Service - Treasury 0021 Initiative: Reduces funding one time based on anticipated authorized general obligation bonds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($15,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($15,000,000) DEBT SERVICE - TREASURY 0021 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($15,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($15,000,000) Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund 0472 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,364,282 $4,593,420 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,364,282 $4,593,420 DISPROPORTIONATE TAX BURDEN FUND 0472 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,364,282 $4,593,420 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,364,282 $4,593,420 State - Municipal Revenue Sharing 0020 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,704,200 $14,052,406 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,704,200 $14,052,406 STATE - MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING 0020 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,704,200 $14,052,406 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,704,200 $14,052,406 TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $0 ($15,000,000) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $11,068,482 $18,645,826 ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND $22,421 $45,963 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $11,090,903 $3,691,789 Sec. A-39. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only for paid family and medical leave premiums for eligible University of Maine System employees. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $418,207 $2,509,242 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $418,207 $2,509,242 Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides additional funding for annual inflationary cost increases associated with the continuation of current University of Maine System operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,580,849 $19,544,932 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,580,849 $19,544,932 EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL ACTIVITIES - UMS 0031 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,999,056 $22,054,174 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,999,056 $22,054,174 University of Maine Scholarship Fund Z011 Initiative: Provides funding for scholarships due to a projected increase in dedicated revenues from slot machine proceeds from the March 2024 Revenue Forecasting Committee report. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $89,191 $180,607 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $89,191 $180,607 University of Maine Scholarship Fund Z011 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($208,120) ($185,677) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($208,120) ($185,677) UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Z011 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($118,929) ($5,070) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($118,929) ($5,070) UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $9,999,056 $22,054,174 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($118,929) ($5,070) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $9,880,127 $22,049,104 Sec. A-40. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Administration - Workers' Compensation Board 0183 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $68,131 $77,133 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $68,131 $77,133 ADMINISTRATION - WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD 0183 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $68,131 $77,133 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $68,131 $77,133 Workers' Compensation Board 0751 Initiative: Increases funding for per diem expenses for Workers' Compensation Board members. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,400 $2,400 All Other $16 $16 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,416 $2,416 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD 0751 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,400 $2,400 All Other $16 $16 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,416 $2,416 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $70,547 $79,549 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $70,547 $79,549 PART B Sec. B-1. Transfer balances. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the close of fiscal year 2024-25, the State Controller shall transfer any remaining unencumbered balance in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Aquaculture Research Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Bureau of Public Health program, Aquaculture Research Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Marine Resources. Sec. B-2. Transfer balances. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the close of fiscal year 2024-25, the State Controller shall transfer any remaining unencumbered balance in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Aquaculture Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Bureau of Public Health program, Aquaculture Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Marine Resources. PART C Sec. C-1. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §1, is further amended to read: B. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves breakfast shall provide a publicly funded student who is eligible for free and reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal School Breakfast Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 220 (2007) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price breakfast for each publicly funded student eligible for a reduced-price breakfast and receiving breakfast if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-2. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §2, is further amended to read: D. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves lunch shall provide a publicly funded student who is eligible for free and reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal National School Lunch Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2019) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price lunch for each publicly funded student eligible for a reduced-price lunch and receiving lunch if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-3. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶H, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §3, is further amended to read: H. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves breakfast shall provide a publicly funded student who is ineligible for free or reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal School Breakfast Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 220 (2007) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast and the full price of the federal reimbursement for a full-price regular breakfast for each publicly funded student ineligible for a free or reduced-price breakfast and receiving breakfast if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-4. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶I, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §4, is further amended to read: I. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves lunch shall provide a publicly funded student who is ineligible for free or reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal National School Lunch Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2019) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the full price of the federal reimbursement for a full-price lunch for each publicly funded student ineligible for a free or reduced-price lunch and receiving lunch if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-5. 20-A MRSA §6602-A is enacted to read: §6602-A. Federal funding for school food service programs 1. Condition of schools receiving state reimbursement for school lunch and school breakfast. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes that receives state funding under section 6602, subsection 1, paragraph B, D, H or I shall maximize the amount of federal reimbursement funds that the school receives in order to receive state funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free regular breakfast and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price regular breakfast and equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price lunch, and funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast or lunch and the federal reimbursement for a full-price breakfast or lunch for each publicly funded student receiving breakfast or lunch. The public school or private school approved for tuition purposes, if eligible for any provisional school food service program, including, but not limited to, the community eligibility provision under the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Public Law 111-296, Section 104(a), shall maximize participation in that provisional school food service program. The department shall determine whether the school is maximizing federal reimbursement funds. 2. Department to communicate options to public schools and private schools to maximize federal funding. The department shall annually communicate school food service program options available to a public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes to the school for the school to maximize federal funding in the school food service program. The department may provide technical assistance to a public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes and may contract with a 3rd-party entity. 3. School not eligible for state funding if school does not participate in National School Lunch Program or provisional school food service program if eligible. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes that does not participate in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) and does not participate in any provisional school food service program, if eligible, or that chooses a provisional school food service program option other than a school food service program option communicated to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes under subsection 2 by the department may not receive state funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price breakfast and equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the federal reimbursement for a reduced- price lunch, and funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast or lunch and the federal reimbursement for a full-price breakfast or lunch for each publicly funded student receiving breakfast or lunch. PART D Sec. D-1. 5 MRSA §1742-D, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 348, §10, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: The Director of the Bureau of General Services may provide a waiver of the standards and criteria established under this section if the director concludes that the unique conditions of location, program or employee function require such a waiver or in order to meet the purpose of Title 30-A, section 4349-A 3234 , subsection 2, relating to priority locations for state office buildings, courts and other state civic buildings. Sec. D-2. 5 MRSA §3109, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. OOOO, §1 and amended by PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §1 and affected by §10, is repealed. Sec. D-3. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 1-A. Growth management program. "Growth management program" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 9. Sec. D-4. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 1-B. Growth-related capital investment. "Growth-related capital investment" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 5-B. Sec. D-5. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§1-C is enacted to read: 1-C. Multimunicipal region. "Multimunicipal region" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 11-A. Sec. D-6. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 3. Regional council. "Regional council" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 14. Sec. D-7. 5 MRSA §3202, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2, is amended to read: The Maine Office of Community Affairs is established as an agency in the executive branch to foster communications and partnerships across state agencies and between the State and communities in this State. The office shall engage with municipalities, tribal governments and regional councils to provide coordinated and efficient planning, technical assistance and financial support to better plan for challenges, pursue solutions and create stronger, more resilient communities. Sec. D-8. 5 MRSA §3204, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2, is amended by enacting at the end a new first blocked paragraph to read: The office may adopt rules as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Unless otherwise specified, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Sec. D-9. 5 MRSA §3205, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2, is amended to read: §3205. Acceptance and administration of funds The office may accept, administer and expend funds, including but not limited to funds from the Federal Government or from private sources, for purposes consistent with this chapter. The director shall provide a report of the amount of any outside funding received from private sources and its designated purpose to the Governor , the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over municipal matters on an annual basis. 1. Rules. The office may adopt rules to administer grants and other fund disbursements. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 2. Exemption. To maximize the availability of technical and financial assistance programs to all communities, including municipalities and tribes, and to multimunicipal regions and service providers, a financial assistance program administered competitively by the office is exempt from rules adopted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to chapter 155 governing the purchasing of services and the awarding of grants and contracts. 3. Program statement. The office shall publish a program statement describing its grant programs and advertising its availability to eligible applicants. 4. Grant term; recipient duties. A grant awarded from a financial assistance program pursuant to this section may be for a period of up to 2 years. A recipient of a grant fund from a financial assistance program shall cooperate with the office's performance of periodic evaluations. A recipient shall meet the office's reporting requirements. 5. Appeals. The office may adjudicate appeals of its grant disbursement decisions. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an adjudicatory hearing on an appeal must be held in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Sec. D-10. 5 MRSA §3211, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 and affected by §10, is amended to read: 2. Administration of certain programs. The State Resilience Office shall administer the Community Resilience Partnership Program established in section 3109 3221 , the floodplain management program established in Title 12, section 408 section 3223 and the State Floodplain Mapping Fund established in Title 12, section 409 section 3224 . Sec. D-11. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 3 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 3 CLIMATE RESILIENCE §3221. Community Resilience Partnership Program 1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "community" means a municipal government, tribal government, plantation, township or unorganized territory. 2. Program established; administration. The Community Resilience Partnership Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the office to provide direction, assistance and grants to communities in the State to help the communities reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy and become more resilient to the effects of climate change. The office shall administer the program to provide technical and financial assistance for local and regional planning and implementation projects consistent with the State's emissions reduction targets under Title 38, section 576-A and the state climate action plan under Title 38, section 577. 3. Grants. The office shall make grants from money appropriated to the program by the Legislature and any funds received by the office for the purposes of the program, including federal funding or private funds. A. The program may solicit applications for grants and make grant awards through a competitive process to eligible communities and to service provider organizations as determined by the office. B. The office may establish eligibility requirements and other criteria to consider in awarding grants, as long as the criteria support the goals to help communities reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy and become more resilient to the effects of climate change. 4. Other technical assistance. The office may provide other technical assistance and knowledge sharing that may include, but is not limited to, assisting communities with information about available grant opportunities, sharing best practices from jurisdictions inside and outside the State, providing model language for local ordinances and policies and providing information to the general public that may support local and statewide policy changes meant to reduce emissions, encourage the transition to clean energy and increase resiliency to the effects of climate change. §3222. Coastal zone management program 1. Implement and manage coastal zone management program. The office, under direction of the director, shall manage and coordinate implementation and ongoing development and improvement of a state coastal zone management program in accordance with and in furtherance of the requirements of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 United States Code, Sections 1451 to 1466 (2012) and the State's coastal management policies established in Title 38, section 1801. The office may: A. Implement aspects of the state coastal zone management program and be the lead state agency for purposes of federal consistency review under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 United States Code, Section 1456 (2012); B. Receive and administer funds from public or private sources for implementation of the state coastal zone management program; and C. Act as the coordinating agency among the several officers, authorities, boards, commissions, departments and political subdivisions of the State on matters relative to management of coastal resources and related human uses in the coastal area. §3223. Floodplain management The floodplain management program is established within the office. The office shall serve as the state coordinating agency for the National Flood Insurance Program pursuant to 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60 and in that capacity shall oversee delivery of technical assistance and resources to municipalities for the purpose of floodplain management activities and shall administer the State Floodplain Mapping Fund under section 3224. §3224. State Floodplain Mapping Fund 1. Fund established. The State Floodplain Mapping Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by the office for the purpose of providing funds for the mapping of floodplains in the State using light detection and ranging technology. 2. Sources of funding. The fund consists of any money received from the following sources: A. Contributions from private sources; B. Federal funds and awards; C. The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purposes for which the fund is established; and D. Any other funds received in support of the purposes for which the fund is established. 3. Disbursements from the fund. The office shall apply the money in the fund toward the support of floodplain mapping in the State, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of light detection and ranging elevation data and the processing and production of floodplain maps. Sec. D-12. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE §3231. Technical and financial assistance program established; purpose, administration The technical and financial assistance program for municipalities, regional councils and multimunicipal regions, referred to in this subchapter as "the program," is established to encourage and facilitate the adoption and implementation of local, regional and statewide growth management programs. Under the provisions of the program, a municipality or multimunicipal region may request financial or technical assistance from the office for the purpose of planning and implementing a growth management program. A municipality or multimunicipal region that requests and receives a financial assistance grant shall develop and implement its growth management program in cooperation with the office and in a manner consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter and in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. To accomplish the purposes of this subchapter, the office shall develop and administer the program. The program must include direct financial assistance for planning and implementation of growth management programs, standards governing the review of growth management programs by the office, technical assistance to municipalities or multimunicipal regions and a voluntary certification program for growth management programs. §3232. Technical and financial assistance The office may enter into financial assistance grants under the program only to the extent that funds are available. In making grants, the office shall consider the need for planning in a municipality or multimunicipal region, the proximity of the municipality or multimunicipal region to other areas that are conducting or have completed the planning process and the economic and geographic role of the municipality or multimunicipal region within a regional context. The office shall give priority in making grants to any municipality or multimunicipal region that has adopted a local climate action plan and, if the municipality or multimunicipal region has adopted a comprehensive plan or growth management program, prepared a climate vulnerability assessment pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4326, subsection 1, paragraph L. The office may consider other criteria in making grants, as long as the criteria support the goal of encouraging and facilitating the adoption and implementation of local and multimunicipal growth management programs consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. 1. Financial assistance grants. A contract for a financial assistance grant must: A. Provide for the payment of a specific amount for the purposes of planning and preparing a comprehensive plan; B. Provide for the payment of a specific amount for the purposes of implementing a comprehensive plan; and C. Include specific timetables governing the preparation and submission of products by the municipality or multimunicipal region. The office may not require a municipality or multimunicipal region to provide matching funds in excess of 25% of the value of that municipality's or multimunicipal region's financial assistance contract for its first planning assistance grant and implementation assistance grant. The office may require a higher match for other grants, including, but not limited to, grants for the purpose of updating comprehensive plans. This match limitation does not apply to distribution of federal funds that the office may administer. 2. Use of funds. A municipality or multimunicipal region may expend financial assistance grants for: A. The conduct of surveys, inventories and other data-gathering activities; B. The hiring of planning and other technical staff; C. The retention of planning consultants; D. Contracts with regional councils for planning and related services; E. Assistance in the development of ordinances; F. Retention of technical and legal expertise; G. The updating of growth management programs or components of a program; H. Evaluation of growth management programs; and I. Any other purpose agreed to by the office and the municipality or multimunicipal region that is directly related to the preparation of a comprehensive plan or the implementation of a comprehensive plan adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. 3. Program evaluation. Any recipient of a financial assistance grant shall cooperate with the office in performing program evaluations required under Title 30-A, section 4331. 4. Encumbered balances at year-end. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 1589, at the end of each fiscal year, all encumbered balances accounts for financial assistance and regional planning grants may be carried forward for 2 years beyond the year in which those balances are encumbered. 5. Technical assistance. Using its own staff, the staff of other state agencies, contractors and the resources of the regional councils, the office shall provide technical assistance to municipalities or multimunicipal regions in the development, administration and enforcement of growth management programs. The technical assistance component of the program must include a set of model land use ordinances or other implementation strategies developed by the office that are consistent with this subchapter. 6. Regional council assistance. As part of the program, the office may develop and administer an initiative to develop regional education and training programs, regional policies to address state goals and regional assessments. Regional assessments may include, but are not limited to, public infrastructure, inventories of agricultural and commercial forest lands, housing needs, recreation and open space needs and projections of regional growth and economic development. The initiative may include guidelines to ensure methodological consistency among the State's regional councils. To implement this initiative, the office may contract with regional councils to assist the office in reviewing growth management programs, to develop necessary planning information at a regional level or to provide support for local planning efforts. 7. Coordination. State agencies with regulatory or other authority affecting the goals established in this subchapter shall conduct their respective activities in a manner consistent with the goals established under this subchapter, including, but not limited to, coordinating with municipalities, regional councils and other state agencies in meeting the state goals; providing available information to regions and municipalities as described in Title 30-A, section 4326, subsection 1; cooperating with efforts to integrate and provide access to geographic information system data; making state investments and awarding grant money as described in section 3234; and conducting reviews of growth management programs as provided in section 3233, subsection 3, paragraph A. Without limiting the application of this section to other state agencies, the following agencies shall comply with this subchapter: A. Department of Economic and Community Development; B. Department of Environmental Protection; C. Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; D. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; E. Department of Marine Resources; F. Department of Transportation; G. Department of Health and Human Services; H. Finance Authority of Maine; and I. Maine State Housing Authority. §3233. Municipal planning assistance program; review of programs 1. Comprehensive plans. A municipality or multimunicipal region that chooses to prepare a growth management program and receives a planning grant under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 shall submit its comprehensive plan to the office for review. A municipality or multimunicipal region that chooses to prepare a growth management program without receiving a planning grant under this subchapter may submit its comprehensive plan to the office for review. The office shall review plans for consistency with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. A contract for a planning assistance grant must include specific timetables governing the review of the comprehensive plan by the office. A comprehensive plan submitted for review more than 12 months following a contract end date may be required to contain data, projections and other time-sensitive portions of the plan or program that are in compliance with the office's most current review standards. 2. Growth management programs. A municipality or multimunicipal region may at any time request a certificate of consistency for its growth management program. A. Upon a request for review under this section, the office shall review the program and determine whether the program is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. B. Certification by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office of a municipality's or multimunicipal region's growth management program under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 is valid for 10 years. To maintain certification, a municipality or multimunicipal region shall periodically review its growth management program and submit to the office in a timely manner any revisions necessary to account for changes, including changes caused by growth and development. Certification does not lapse in any year in which the Legislature does not appropriate funds to the office for the purposes of reviewing programs for recertification. C. Upon a request for review under this section, the office may review rate of growth, impact fee and zoning ordinances to determine whether the ordinances are consistent with a comprehensive plan that has been found consistent under this section without requiring submission of all elements of a growth management program. An affirmative finding of consistency by the office is required for a municipality or multimunicipal region to assert jurisdiction as provided in section 3234. 3. Review of growth management program. In reviewing a growth management program, the office shall: A. Solicit written comments on any proposed growth management program from regional councils, state agencies, all municipalities contiguous to the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a growth management program and any interested residents of the municipality or multimunicipal region or of contiguous municipalities. The comment period extends for 45 days after the office receives the growth management program. (1) Each state agency reviewing the proposal shall designate a person or persons responsible for coordinating the agency's review of the growth management program. (2) Any regional council commenting on a growth management program shall determine whether the program is compatible with the programs of other municipalities that may be affected by the program and with regional policies or needs identified by the regional council; B. Prepare all written comments from all sources in a form to be forwarded to the municipality or multimunicipal region; C. Within 90 days after receiving the growth management program, send all written comments on the growth management program to the municipality or multimunicipal region and any applicable regional council. If warranted, the office shall issue findings specifically describing how the submitted growth management program is not consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 and the recommended measures for remedying the deficiencies. (1) In its findings, the office shall clearly indicate its position on any point on which there are significant conflicts among the written comments submitted to the office. (2) If the office finds that the growth management program was adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the office shall issue a certificate of consistency for the growth management program. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph D, if a municipality or multimunicipal region requests a certificate of consistency for its growth management program, any unmodified component of that program that has previously been reviewed by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and has received a finding of consistency must retain that finding during program certification review by the office as long as the finding of consistency is current as defined in rules adopted by the office; D. Provide ample opportunity for the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a growth management program to respond to and correct any identified deficiencies in the program. A finding of inconsistency for a growth management program may be addressed within 24 months of the date of the finding without addressing any new review standards that are created during that time interval. After 24 months, the program must be resubmitted in its entirety for state review under the office's most current review standards; and E. Provide an expedited review and certification procedure for those submissions that represent minor amendments to certified growth management programs. The office's decision on consistency of a growth management program constitutes final agency action. 4. Review of comprehensive plan. In reviewing a comprehensive plan, the office shall: A. Solicit written comments on any proposed comprehensive plan from regional councils, state agencies, all municipalities contiguous to the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a comprehensive plan and any interested residents of the municipality or multimunicipal region or of contiguous municipalities. The comment period extends for 25 business days after the office receives the comprehensive plan. Each state agency reviewing the proposal shall designate a person or persons responsible for coordinating the agency's review of the comprehensive plan; B. Prepare all written comments from all sources in a form to be forwarded to the municipality or multimunicipal region; C. Within 35 business days after receiving the comprehensive plan, notify the municipality or multimunicipal region if the plan is complete for purposes of review. If the office notifies the municipality or multimunicipal region that the plan is not complete for purposes of review, the office shall indicate in its notice necessary additional data or information; D. Within 10 business days of issuing notification that a comprehensive plan is complete for purposes of review, issue findings specifically describing whether the submitted plan is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 and identify which inconsistencies in the plan, if any, may directly affect rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinances. (1) In its findings, the office shall clearly indicate its position on any point on which there are significant conflicts among the written comments submitted to the office. (2) If the office finds that the comprehensive plan was developed in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the office shall issue a finding of consistency for the comprehensive plan. (3) A finding of inconsistency must identify the goals under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 not adequately addressed, specific sections of the rules relating to comprehensive plan review adopted by the office not adequately addressed and recommendations for resolving the inconsistency; E. Send all written findings and comments on the comprehensive plan to the municipality or multimunicipal region and any applicable regional council; and F. Provide ample opportunity for the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a comprehensive plan to respond to and correct any identified deficiencies in the plan. A finding of inconsistency for a comprehensive plan may be addressed within 24 months of the date of the finding without addressing any new review standards that are created during that time interval. After 24 months, the plan must be resubmitted in its entirety for state review under the office's most current review standards. If the office finds that a plan is not consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the municipality or multimunicipal region that submitted the plan may appeal that finding to the office within 20 business days of receipt of the finding in accordance with rules adopted by the office, which are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. The office's decision on consistency of a comprehensive plan constitutes final agency action. A finding by the office pursuant to paragraph D that a comprehensive plan is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 is valid for 12 years from the date of its issuance. For purposes of Title 30-A, section 4314, subsection 3 and Title 30-A, section 4352, subsection 2, expiration of a finding of consistency pursuant to this subsection does not itself make a comprehensive plan inconsistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. 5. Updates and amendments. A municipality or multimunicipal region may submit proposed amendments to a comprehensive plan or growth management program to the office for review in the same manner as provided for the review of new plans and programs. Subsequent to voluntary certification under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the municipality or multimunicipal region shall file a copy of an amendment to a growth management program with the office within 30 days after adopting the amendment and at least 60 days prior to applying for any state grant program that offers a preference for consistency or certification. 6. Regional councils. Subject to the availability of funding and pursuant to the conditions of a contract, each regional council shall review and submit written comments on the comprehensive plan or growth management program of any municipality or multimunicipal region within its planning region. The comments must be submitted to the office and contain an analysis of: A. Whether the comprehensive plan or growth management program is compatible with identified regional policies and needs; and B. Whether the comprehensive plan or growth management program is compatible with plans or programs of municipalities or multimunicipal regions that may be affected by the proposal. §3234. Municipal planning assistance program; state capital investments 1. Growth-related capital investments. The State may make growth-related capital investments only in: A. A locally designated growth area, as identified in a comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to and consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines of Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 or as identified in a growth management program certified under section 3233. B. In the absence of a consistent comprehensive plan, an area served by a public sewer system that has the capacity for the growth-related project, an area identified in the latest Federal Decennial Census as a census-designated place or a compact area of an urban compact municipality as defined by Title 23, section 754; or C. Areas other than those described in paragraph A or B for the following projects: (1) A project related to a commercial or industrial activity that, due to its operational or physical characteristics, typically is located away from other development, such as an activity that relies on a particular natural resource for its operation; (2) An airport, port or railroad or industry that must be proximate to an airport, a port or a railroad line or terminal; (3) A pollution control facility; (4) A project that maintains, expands or promotes a tourist or cultural facility that is required to be proximate to a specific historic, natural or cultural resource or a building or improvement that is related to and required to be proximate to land acquired for a park, conservation, open space or public access or to an agricultural, conservation or historic easement; (5) A project located in a municipality that has none of the geographic areas described in paragraph A or B and that prior to January 1, 2000 formally requested but had not received from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry funds to assist with the preparation of a comprehensive plan or that received funds from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to assist with the preparation of a comprehensive plan within the previous 2 years. This exception expires for a municipality 2 years after such funds are received; or (6) A housing project serving the following: individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, brain injuries, substance use disorder or a human immunodeficiency virus; homeless individuals; victims of domestic violence; foster children; children or adults in the custody of the State; or individuals with a household income of no more than 80% of the area median income if the project has 18 or fewer units and receives funding through a program administered by the Maine State Housing Authority. A nursing home is not considered a housing project under this paragraph. 2. State facilities. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services shall develop site selection criteria for state office buildings, state courts, hospitals and other quasi-public facilities and other civic buildings that serve public clients and customers, whether owned or leased by the State, that give preference to the priority locations identified in this subsection while ensuring safe, healthy, appropriate work space for employees and clients and accounting for agency requirements. On-site parking may only be required if it is necessary to meet critical program needs and to ensure reasonable access for agency clients and persons with disabilities. Employee parking that is within reasonable walking distance may be located off site. If there is a change in employee parking from on-site parking to off-site parking, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services must consult with the duly authorized bargaining agent or agents of the employees. Preference must be given to priority locations in the following order: service center downtowns, service center growth areas and downtowns and growth areas in other than service center communities. If no suitable priority location exists or if the priority location would impose an undue financial hardship on the occupant or is not within a reasonable distance of the clients and customers served, the facility must be located in accordance with subsection 1. The following state facilities are exempt from this subsection: a lease of less than 500 square feet; and a lease with a tenure of less than one year, including renewals. 3. State's role in implementation of growth management programs. All state agencies, as partners in local and regional growth management efforts, shall contribute to the successful implementation of comprehensive plans and growth management programs adopted under this subchapter by making investments, delivering programs and awarding grants in a manner that reinforces the policies and strategies within the plans or programs. Assistance must be provided within the confines of agency policies, available resources and considerations related to overriding state interest. 4. Preference for other state grants and investments. Preference for other state grants and investments is governed by this subsection. A. When awarding a grant or making a discretionary investment under any of the programs under paragraph B, subparagraphs (1) and (2) or when undertaking its own capital investment programs other than for projects identified in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 5-B, a state agency shall respect the primary purpose of its grant or investment program and, to the extent feasible, give preference: (1) First, to a municipality that has received a certificate of consistency for its growth management program under section 3233; (2) Second, to a municipality that has adopted a comprehensive plan that the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office has determined is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines of Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 and has adopted zoning ordinances that the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office has determined are consistent with the comprehensive plan; and (3) Third, to a municipality that has adopted a comprehensive plan that the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office has determined is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. If a municipality has submitted a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance or growth management program to the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office for review, the time for response as established in section 3233 has expired and comments or findings have not been provided to the municipality, a state agency when awarding a grant or making a discretionary investment under this subsection may not give preference over the municipality to another municipality. B. This subsection applies to: (1) Programs that assist in the acquisition of land for conservation, natural resource protection, open space or recreational facilities under chapter 353; and (2) Programs intended to: (a) Accommodate or encourage additional growth and development; (b) Improve, expand or construct public facilities; or (c) Acquire land for conservation or management of specific economic and natural resource concerns. C. This subsection does not apply to state grants or other assistance for sewage treatment facilities, public health programs or education. D. The office shall work with state agencies to prepare mechanisms for establishing preferences in specific investment and grant programs as described in paragraph B. 5. Application. Subsections 1 and 2 apply to a state capital investment for which an application is accepted as complete by the state agency funding the project after January 1, 2001 or which is initiated with the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services by a state agency after January 1, 2001. §3235. Development Ready Advisory Committee The Development Ready Advisory Committee, referred to in this section as "the committee," is established pursuant to section 12004-I, subsection 6-J to develop and maintain best practices for municipalities in infrastructure, land use, housing, economic development, conservation and historic preservation policy. The committee shall provide coordination and subject matter expertise to municipalities to advance the likelihood of success across the community development life cycle. 1. Membership. The members of the committee are as follows: A. The director; B. The executive director of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority under Title 30-A, chapter 204, or the executive director's designee; C. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, or the commissioner's designee; D. The Commissioner of Transportation, or the commissioner's designee; E. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or the commissioner's designee; F. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, or the commissioner's designee; G. The Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, or the director's designee; H. The Director of the Maine State Housing Authority, or the director's designee; I. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, or the commissioner's designee; and J. The following members, selected by and serving at the pleasure of the director: (1) Three representatives of municipalities in this State; (2) Five representatives from the regional councils selected for geographic diversity and subject matter expertise; (3) A representative of an organization that develops or funds affordable housing projects; (4) A representative of a local or statewide organization promoting civil rights that has racial justice or racial equity as its primary mission; (5) A representative of an organization that advocates for conservation of the natural resources of this State; and (6) A representative of a regional or statewide economic development organization. 2. Duties. The committee shall develop best practices for community development intended to support the following goals: A. Assisting communities in preparing for sustainable growth and in a way that maximizes financial return for state and local economies, improving quality of life for local residents, addressing housing needs for households of all income levels and advancing environmental protection and transportation goals and specific locally identified priority needs; B. Providing technical assistance and coordination to communities to facilitate the adoption of best practices for growth across the following sectors: (1) Transportation and infrastructure; (2) Housing creation and preservation; (3) Economic development; (4) Conservation; and (5) Historic preservation. C. Assisting communities in designating priority investment areas in consultation with regional planning organizations, including but not limited to village centers, downtowns and adjacent neighborhoods, rural crossroads, high-impact corridors, working waterfronts and rural farmsteads; D. Ensuring that development efforts are achievable by communities and based on the appropriateness of the location for development and the overall merit of the development project and the community's commitment to the development project based on the community's stated goals; and E. Providing resources and education for municipalities to improve capacity to access funding sources for community development project implementation. 3. Chair and officers. The director shall serve as chair of the committee. The members of the committee shall annually elect one of its members as vice-chair and one of its members as secretary to set the agenda and schedule meetings. The committee may elect other officers, create subcommittees and designate their duties. 4. Voting rights. Each member of the committee has a vote. 5. Meetings. The committee shall meet at least twice a year. 6. Quorum. A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum. 7. Staff support. The office shall provide staff support to the committee to carry out the purposes of this section. Sec. D-13. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 5 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 5 HOUSING PLANNING §3241. Housing Opportunity Program 1. Program established; administration. The Housing Opportunity Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, established in section 3202 and referred to in this section as "the office." The program must encourage and support the development of additional housing units in the State, including housing units that are affordable for low-income and moderate- income individuals and housing units targeted to community workforce housing needs. The office shall administer the program and provide technical and financial assistance to support communities implementing zoning and land use-related policies necessary to support increased housing development. The program must support regional approaches and municipal model ordinance development and encourage policies that support increased housing density, where feasible, to protect working lands and natural lands. 2. Housing Opportunity Fund. The Housing Opportunity Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a fund within the office for the purpose of providing funds for the program. The fund consists of money appropriated to the fund by the Legislature and any funds received by the office for the purposes of the program. A. The office shall solicit applications for grants from the fund through a competitive application process. Grants may be awarded to experienced service providers and municipalities to: (1) Support municipal ordinance development, provide technical assistance and encourage public participation and community engagement in the process of increasing housing opportunities; (2) Provide community housing planning services to municipalities to support the creation of housing development plans, including municipal ordinances, and policy amendments to support those plans; and (3) Provide community housing implementation services. Programs receiving grants under subparagraph (1) may encourage regional coordination between municipalities. Grants awarded must be for a period of up to 3 years, with required progress reports each year. B. The office shall provide technical assistance, housing policy development and guidance directly to regional groups, municipalities and other housing stakeholders, to the extent feasible with available resources. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting municipalities with information about available grant opportunities, sharing best practices from jurisdictions inside and outside of the State, providing model language for municipal ordinances and policies and providing information to the general public, which may support local and statewide policy changes meant to increase the supply of housing. 3. Program evaluation. A recipient of grant funds through the program shall cooperate with the office in performing evaluations and specific reporting requirements. 4. Rulemaking. The office may establish by rule the criteria for eligibility for grants from the program and the process for applying to the program. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Sec. D-14. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 6 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 6 MAINE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE §3251. Commission established There is established the Maine Commission for Community Service, referred to in this subchapter as "the commission," to foster the State's ethic of community service; encourage community service and volunteerism as a means of meeting critical human, environmental, educational and public safety needs throughout the State; address climate challenges through community service and volunteerism; serve as the State's liaison regarding national and community service and volunteer activities; foster collaboration among service agencies; and receive gifts and grants, implement statewide service programs and make subgrants to state and local entities in accordance with the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 United States Code, Sections 12501 to 12682 (1994). §3252. Membership; terms 1. Membership; qualifications. The commission consists of no fewer than 15 and no more than 25 voting members appointed by the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters. The commission must include the following: A. A representative of a community-based agency or organization; B. The Commissioner of Education or the commissioner's designee; C. A representative of local government; D. A representative of a local labor organization; E. A representative of business; F. An individual who is at least 16 years of age but no more than 25 years of age and who is a participant in or supervisor of a service program for youth or a campus-based or national service program; G. A representative of a national service program; H. An individual with expertise in the education, training and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth; I. An individual with experience in promoting the involvement of adults 55 years of age or older in national service and volunteerism; and J. A representative of the State's volunteer community. A member may fulfill the representation requirement for more than one category in this subsection. The appointments may also include educators, including representatives from institutions of higher education and local education agencies; experts in the delivery of human, educational, environmental or public safety services to communities and persons; representatives of Native American tribes and nations; out-of-school or at-risk youth; and representatives of programs that are administered or receive assistance under the federal Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 42 United States Code, Section 4951, et seq. (1973). The commission also must include a nonvoting liaison designated by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. The appointments must reflect diversity with respect to geography, race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability characteristics and political affiliation. Not more than 50% plus one member may be from the same political party. The number of voting members who are officers or employees of the State may not exceed 25% of the total membership. The chair must be an appointed voting member of the commission, selected by the voting members. Members may not vote on issues affecting organizations they have served in a staff or volunteer capacity at any time during the preceding 12 months. 2. Terms of office. The appointed members serve 3-year staggered terms. Terms expire on September 1st. The Governor shall appoint members to vacancies on the commission as they occur or upon expiration of terms. Any vacancy must be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in which the vacancy occurs. 3. Reimbursement. Members are entitled to compensation for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties on the commission in the same manner as state employees. §3253. Duties The commission shall: 1. Vision. Develop a state vision statement for national, state and community service; 2. Ethic of service. Demonstrate an ethic of service through its activities, policies and procedures and annually evaluate how effectively these are fostering the state vision and service ethic; 3. National and community service plan. Develop a 3-year comprehensive national and community service plan and update the plan annually. The commission shall ensure an open and inclusive process for maximum participation in development of the plan and determination of state priorities; 4. Preselect programs and prepare applications. Preselect national service programs as defined in the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 United States Code, Section 12501, et seq. and prepare a grant application to the Corporation for National and Community Service; 5. Assist state education agencies. Assist the Department of Education and institutions of higher education in the preparation of applications for national and community service grants; 6. Administer grant programs. Evaluate, monitor and administer grant programs; 7. Provide technical assistance. Serve as a clearinghouse for information on national and community service and provide technical assistance to local nonprofit organizations and other entities in planning, applying for funds and implementing national service programs; 8. Provide program development assistance and training. Provide program development assistance and training to national service programs in the State; 9. Recruitment and placement. Serve as a clearinghouse for people interested in national and community service placements and agencies recruiting volunteers; 10. State priorities. Make recommendations to the Corporation for National and Community Service with respect to priorities within the State for programs receiving assistance under the federal Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 42 United States Code, Section 4951, et seq. (1973); 11. Coordination. Coordinate and foster collaboration among state agencies, colleges, universities, municipalities, federal agencies and volunteer service programs, including, but not limited to, coordination of and collaboration regarding the activities of the Maine Climate Corps Program established pursuant to section 3257 and related national and other climate-related service programs; 12. Advisory committees. Establish advisory committees as needed, with membership not limited to commission members; 13. Fundraising. Carry out fundraising efforts to supplement federal funding and to meet all federal matching requirements; 14. Maine Service Fellows Program. Develop and administer the Maine Service Fellows Program under section 3256; and 15. Annual report. Submit an annual report to the Governor, the Legislature and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters by January 31st of each year. §3254. Staff and administrative services The office shall provide staff and administrative services as follows. 1. Executive director. The director, in consultation with the commission, shall hire an executive director as a member of the office staff. The executive director oversees day- to-day operations of the commission, hires staff members with the approval of the commission and the director and carries out other responsibilities as directed by the commission. 2. Administrative services. The director shall provide the executive director and the commission with continuing administrative support as appropriate. The office may establish a dedicated account on behalf of the commission to receive funds contributed by private and public agencies for use solely for commission purposes. §3255. Private support organization 1. Designation of private support organization. The executive director of the commission, with the consent of the voting members of the commission, shall designate a nonprofit corporation as the private support organization for the commission. The nonprofit corporation must be incorporated under the laws of this State and for purposes that are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities and functions of the commission. The commission's private support organization must be organized and operated exclusively to receive, hold, invest and administer property and funds and to make expenditures to and for the benefit of the commission. 2. Board of directors. A member of the private support organization's board of directors may not also be a member of the commission. The executive director of the commission, or the executive director's designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the private support organization's board of directors. 3. Scope of work. The private support organization shall operate under a memorandum of understanding negotiated annually by the commission that outlines a plan of work consistent with the purposes and goals of the commission and shall submit an annual budget for review and approval by the commission by June 1st. The memorandum of understanding must further stipulate the reversion to the commission, or to the State if the commission ceases to exist, of money and property held in trust by the private support organization if the private support organization is no longer designated by the commission pursuant to subsection 1. 4. Use of property. The commission may authorize the private support organization to use the commission's facilities, equipment and other property, except money, in keeping with the purposes of the private support organization. §3256. Maine Service Fellows Program The Maine Service Fellows Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the commission. Individuals who participate in the program are referred to in this section as "program fellows." The commission shall administer the program in accordance with this section. 1. Program purposes. The commission shall establish the program to: A. Increase the opportunities for individuals to devote a year of service to communities in the State; B. Attract to and retain in the State motivated adults who have completed a college degree within the prior 5 years to serve in positions where they can apply skills and abilities to projects for the benefit of citizens of the State; C. Provide rural and underserved communities in the State a resource to address critical health and human, public safety, education and environmental needs; and D. Strengthen civic engagement of both the program fellows and community residents through solutions based in whole or in part in volunteer service. 2. Program design. The program must be designed to coordinate with appropriate organizations in the served communities. Program fellows must be required to commit up to 20% of their time in the program to developing regional networks of volunteer programs whose common goals can result in mutual benefits. An entity may submit a proposal to sponsor a program fellow based on guidelines established under this subsection. Services provided by a program fellow may include but are not limited to services to address home evictions, to support workforce development, to mitigate and prevent substance use disorder and to promote mental health. The commission may identify other priority needs of communities to be addressed by the program and may make those services available to eligible communities. The commission shall establish guidelines for the program that include but are not limited to: A. Limiting the eligibility of entities that may sponsor program fellows to local or county government, school districts, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations and similar entities; B. Establishing standards for local sponsors regarding supervision and support of program fellows during their service; C. Ensuring that projects and project proposals are well-designed and measure their impact and do not include partisan or political activity; D. Ensuring that program fellows are not used to replace positions eliminated or position hours reduced as a result of budget cuts by the sponsor; E. Requiring criminal background checks or other safeguards if projects involve working with vulnerable populations such as schoolchildren or if otherwise required to receive federal funds; F. Focusing the program on rural communities as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service's rural-urban continuum codes, except that the commission shall use criteria other than the codes for defining rural communities in Penobscot County; G. Authorizing private sector and local partner contributions to program operations for travel reimbursements or training costs; and H. Any other guideline that the commission believes will benefit the program. 3. Compensation. To the extent funds are available, the commission shall ensure that program fellows receive the following compensation for service: A. A stipend set by the commission to achieve an annual income of up to 212% of the nonfarm income official federal poverty level. To the extent the stipend is paid from the General Fund or any other account of the commission, personal liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance, paid for from the same source of funds, must also be provided. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, program fellows are not employees of the State for the purposes of Title 5, Part 20; B. A program completion bonus that includes, to the extent established by the commission by rule, an educational loan payment in an amount up to 20% of the stipend value paid on behalf of the program fellow to the holder of the loan; and C. An allowance to pay for individual health insurance not to exceed 2% of the stipend amount. 4. Funding. The commission may seek and receive both private and federal funds, grants and gifts in support of the program. The commission may accept funding from other state agencies to support program fellows whose work will support and promote goals of programs administered by those agencies. 5. Rules. The commission may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. §3257. Maine Climate Corps Program The Maine Climate Corps Program, referred to in this section as “the program,” is established within the commission to provide grants, technical assistance and training to community service corps programs with the mission of responding to the impacts of climate change. Eligible community service corps programs under the program must be designed to: 1. Direct service projects. Conduct evidence-based direct service projects developed through community collaboration, including collaboration with indigenous communities, that address principles of equity, justice and accessibility; 2. Climate impacts. Address through measurable performance one or more of the following areas: transportation, energy, housing, the State’s coastal zone as defined under the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s coastal zone management program, public health, land and fresh water preservation, community resilience and climate-related education; 3. Disproportionately affected communities; representation. Prioritize assistance to disproportionately affected communities and ensure that individuals in service positions represent the economic and demographic diversity of communities, including persons who are historically marginalized; and 4. Additional standards. Meet additional program standards, including, but not limited to, requirements to: A. Enroll individuals for set terms in service positions; B. Provide individuals in full-time service positions with stipends, health insurance, liability insurance and accidental death or dismemberment insurance; C. Provide individuals in service positions with training, education and service experiences that further employability or career preparation; and D. Meet any other standards set by the commission or nationally for similar programs. Sec. D-15. 5 MRSA Pt. 17-B, as amended, is repealed. Sec. D-16. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§6-J, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 664, §2, is amended to read: 6-J. Economic Development Ready Advisory Expenses Only 30-A 5 Development Committee MRSA § 5161 3235 Sec. D-17. 5 MRSA §13056-E, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 414, Pt. G, §2 and affected by §5, is amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) A municipality is eligible to receive a grant if that municipality has adopted a growth management program certified under Title 30-A, section 4347-A 3233 that includes a capital improvement program composed of: (a) An assessment of all public facilities and services, including, but not limited to, roads and other transportation facilities, sewers, schools, parks and open space, fire departments and police departments; (b) An annually reviewed 5-year plan for the replacement and expansion of existing public facilities or the construction of such new facilities as are required to meet expected growth and economic development. The plan must include projections of when and where those facilities will be required; and (c) An assessment of the anticipated costs for replacement, expansion or construction of public facilities, an identification of revenue sources available to meet these costs and recommendations for meeting costs required to implement the plan. Sec. D-18. 5 MRSA §13056-J, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. U, §1, is repealed. Sec. D-19. 10 MRSA §9722, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 633, §5, is further amended to read: 1. Establishment. The Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, established in Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 5-A and located within the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs , is established to adopt, amend and maintain the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, to resolve conflicts between the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code and the fire and life safety codes in Title 25, sections 2452 and 2465 and to provide for training for municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. Sec. D-20. 10 MRSA §9722, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 699, §6, is amended to read: 3. Ex officio member; chair. The Commissioner of Public Safety Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs , or the commissioner's director's designee, serves as an ex officio member and as the chair of the board. The chair is a nonvoting member, except in the case of a tie of the board. The chair is responsible for ensuring that the board maintains the purpose of its charge when executing its assigned duties, that any adoption and amendment requirements for the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code are met and that training and technical assistance is provided to municipal building officials. Sec. D-21. 10 MRSA §9723, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §1, is further amended to read: 2. Training program standards; implementation. The committee shall direct the training coordinator of the Division of Building Codes and Standards, established in Title 25, section 2372, to develop a training program for municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs , pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A, shall implement the training and certification program established under this chapter. Sec. D-22. 12 MRSA §408, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §1 and affected by §7 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5 and PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §4 and affected by §10, is repealed. Sec. D-23. 12 MRSA §409, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 and affected by §7 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5 and PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §5 and affected by §10, is repealed. Sec. D-24. 12 MRSA §6052, sub-§4, ¶D, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §3, is further amended to read: D. Establishing a marine research revolving fund for soliciting and receiving funds for conducting marine research. A marine research fund established under this paragraph may be used only for research purposes set forth under paragraphs A and B and may not be used for research specific to any one company; and Sec. D-25. 12 MRSA §6052, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §4, is further amended to read: 5. Safety and security services. Provide safety and security services in the coastal waters of the State. The department shall coordinate with other local, state and federal agencies when the department provides such safety and security services; and . Sec. D-26. 12 MRSA §6052, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §5, is repealed. Sec. D-27. 25 MRSA §2371, sub-§5-B is enacted to read: 5-B. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs established in Title 5, chapter 310-B. Sec. D-28. 25 MRSA §2371, sub-§5-C is enacted to read: 5-C. Office. "Office" means the Maine Office of Community Affairs established in Title 5, chapter 310-B. Sec. D-29. 25 MRSA §2372, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §2, is further amended to read: §2372. Division of Building Codes and Standards 1. Established. The Division of Building Codes and Standards is established within the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal office to provide administrative support and technical assistance to the board in executing its duties pursuant to Title 10, section 9722, subsection 6. 2. Staff. The commissioner director may appoint and may remove for cause staff of the division, including: A. A technical codes coordinator certified in building standards pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 2-A, paragraph E, who serves as the division director and principal administrative and supervisory employee of the board. The technical codes coordinator shall attend meetings of the board, keep records of the proceedings of the board and direct and supervise the personnel employed to carry out the duties of the board, including but not limited to providing technical support and public outreach for the adoption of the code, amendments, conflict resolutions and interpretations. Technical support and public outreach must include, but may not be limited to: (1) Providing nonbinding interpretation of the code for professionals and the general public; and (2) Establishing and maintaining a publicly accessible website to publish general technical assistance, code updates and interpretations and post-training course schedules; and B. An office specialist to provide administrative support to the division and the board. Sec. D-30. 25 MRSA §2374, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §3, is further amended to read: §2374. Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund The Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the Department of Public Safety office to fund the activities of the division under this chapter and the activities of the board under Title 10, chapter 1103 and Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A. Revenue for this fund is provided by the surcharge established by section 2450-A. The Department of Public Safety office shall determine an amount to be transferred annually from the fund for training and certification under Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A to the Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-B. Any balance of the fund may not lapse, but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purpose in the following fiscal year. Sec. D-31. 25 MRSA §2450-A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §13, is amended to read: §2450-A. Surcharge on plan review fee for Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund In addition to the fees established in section 2450, a surcharge of 4¢ per square foot of occupied space must be levied on the existing fee schedule for new construction, reconstruction, repairs, renovations or new use for the sole purpose of funding the activities of the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board with respect to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, established pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103, the activities of the Division of Building Codes and Standards under chapter 314 and the activities of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development Maine Office of Community Affairs under Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A, except that the fee for review of a plan for the renovation of a public school, including the fee established under section 2450, may not exceed $450. Revenue collected from this surcharge must be deposited into the Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund established by section 2374. Sec. D-32. 26 MRSA §1043, sub-§11, ¶F, as corrected by RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. E, §79, is amended by amending subparagraph (31) to read: (31) Service performed by participants enrolled in programs or projects under the Maine Climate Corps Program established pursuant to Title 5, section 7507 3257 or under national service laws including the federal National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 United States Code, Section 12501 et seq. and the federal Domestic Volunteer Service Act, as amended, 42 United States Code, Section 4950 et seq.; Sec. D-33. 30-A MRSA §4314, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §16 and affected by §41, is further amended to read: 3. Rate of growth, zoning and impact fee ordinances. After January 1, 2003, any portion of a municipality's or multimunicipal region's rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance must be consistent with a comprehensive plan adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. The portion of a rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance not directly related to an inconsistency identified by a court or during a comprehensive plan review by the department in accordance with Title 5, section 4347-A 3233 , subsection 3-A 4 remains in effect. For purposes of this subsection, "zoning ordinance" does not include an ordinance that applies townwide that is a cluster development ordinance or a design ordinance prescribing the color, shape, height, landscaping, amount of open space or other comparable physical characteristics of development. The portion of a rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance that is not consistent with a comprehensive plan is no longer in effect unless: C. The ordinance or portion of the ordinance is exempted under subsection 2; D. The municipality or multimunicipal region is under contract with the department to prepare a comprehensive plan or implementation program, in which case the ordinance or portion of the ordinance remains valid for up to 4 years after receipt of the first installment of its first planning assistance grant or for up to 2 years after receipt of the first installment of its first implementation assistance grant, whichever is earlier; E. The ordinance or portion of the ordinance conflicts with a newly adopted comprehensive plan or plan amendment adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter, in which case the ordinance or portion of the ordinance remains in effect for a period of up to 24 months immediately following adoption of the comprehensive plan or plan amendment; F. The municipality or multimunicipal region applied for and was denied financial assistance for its first planning assistance or implementation assistance grant under this subchapter due to lack of state funds on or before January 1, 2003. If the department subsequently offers the municipality or multimunicipal region its first planning assistance or implementation assistance grant, the municipality or multimunicipal region has up to one year to contract with the department to prepare a comprehensive plan or implementation program, in which case the municipality's or multimunicipal region's ordinances will be subject to paragraph D; or G. The ordinance or portion of an ordinance is an adult entertainment establishment ordinance, as defined in section 4352, subsection 2, that has been adopted by a municipality that has not adopted a comprehensive plan. Sec. D-34. 30-A MRSA §4326, sub-§3-A, ¶A, as corrected by RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §109, is amended by amending subparagraph (6) to read: (6) A municipality or multimunicipal region exercising the discretion afforded by subparagraph (4) shall review the basis for its demonstration during the periodic revisions undertaken pursuant to Title 5, section 4347-A 3233 ; Sec. D-35. 30-A MRSA c. 187, sub-c. 2, art. 3-A, as amended, is repealed. Sec. D-36. 30-A MRSA §4364, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 672, §4, is amended to read: 2. Density requirements. A municipality shall allow an affordable housing development where multifamily dwellings are allowed to have a dwelling unit density of at least 2 1/2 times the base density that is otherwise allowed in that location and may not require more than 2 off-street parking spaces for every 3 units. The development must be in a designated growth area of a municipality consistent with Title 5, section 4349-A 3234 , subsection 1, paragraph A or B or the development must be served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system. The development must comply with minimum lot size requirements in accordance with Title 12, chapter 423-A, as applicable. Sec. D-37. 30-A MRSA §4364-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2023, c. 192, §6, is further amended to read: 1. Use allowed. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423-A, for any area in which residential uses are allowed, including as a conditional use, a municipality shall allow structures with up to 2 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit, except that a municipality shall allow up to 4 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit and the lot is located in a designated growth area within a municipality consistent with Title 5, section 4349-A 3234 , subsection 1, paragraph A or B or if the lot is served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system in a municipality without a comprehensive plan. A municipality shall allow on a lot with one existing dwelling unit the addition of up to 2 dwelling units: one additional dwelling unit within or attached to an existing structure or one additional detached dwelling unit, or one of each. A municipality may allow more units than the number required to be allowed by this subsection. Sec. D-38. 30-A MRSA §4451, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §5, is further amended to read: §4451. Training and certification for code enforcement officers 1. Certification required; exceptions. A municipality may not employ any individual to perform the duties of a code enforcement officer who is not certified by the former State Planning Office, the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development or , the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal or the Maine Office of Community Affairs , except that: A. An individual other than an individual appointed as a plumbing inspector has 12 months after beginning employment to be trained and certified as provided in this section; B. Whether or not any extension is available under paragraph A, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs may waive this requirement for up to one year if the certification requirements cannot be met without imposing a hardship on the municipality employing the individual; C. An individual may be temporarily authorized in writing by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Engineering to be employed as a plumbing inspector for a period not to exceed 12 months; and D. An individual whose certification has expired or is about to expire may be temporarily authorized in writing by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs to extend that individual's certification for a period not to exceed 12 months in cases where the necessary training or examination is suspended under subsection 3-B, paragraph E. 2. Penalty. Any municipality that violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. Each day in violation constitutes a separate offense. 2-A. Code enforcement officer; definition and duties. As used in this subchapter, "code enforcement officer" means a person certified under this section and employed by a municipality to enforce all applicable laws and ordinances in the following areas: A. Shoreland zoning under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2-B; B. Comprehensive planning and land use under Part 2, Subpart 6-A; C. Internal plumbing under chapter 185, subchapter 3; D. Subsurface wastewater disposal under chapter 185, subchapter 3; and E. Building standards under chapter 141; chapter 185, subchapter 1; Title 5, sections 4582-B, 4582-C and 4594-F; Title 10, chapter 1103; and Title 25, chapter 313. 3. Training and certification of code enforcement officers. In cooperation with code enforcement officer professional associations, the Maine Community College System, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health and Human Services, except as otherwise provided in paragraph H, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall establish a continuing education program for individuals engaged in code enforcement. This program must provide training in the technical and legal aspects of code enforcement necessary for certification. The training program must include training to provide familiarity with the laws and ordinances related to the structure and practice of the municipal code enforcement office, municipal planning board and appeals board procedures, application review and permitting procedures, inspection procedures and enforcement techniques. H. If funding is not available to support the training and certification program authorized under this subsection, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall discontinue training and certification activities related to laws and ordinances referenced in subsection 2-A, paragraphs A and B and shall adopt by routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A a program to register code enforcement officers that meet training and education qualifications. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall publish the list of persons registered for code enforcement who have submitted evidence of required qualifications. Persons registered under this paragraph must meet the requirements for training and certification under this subchapter. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall consult with the Department of Health and Human Services for the purposes of carrying out training and certification activities related to laws and ordinances referenced in subsection 2-A, paragraphs C and D. Within one month of discontinuation of training and certification under this paragraph, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters a recommendation for funding the training and certification program or for further changes in program requirements. 3-A. Training and certification of inspectors in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. In accordance with the training and certification requirements developed pursuant to Title 10, section 9723, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall provide the training necessary to certify municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. 3-B. Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund. The Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund to support training and certification programs administered by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs for code enforcement officers, local plumbing inspectors, municipal building officials and 3rd-party inspectors in accordance with this subchapter. A. On July 1st of each year, the funds identified in section 4215, subsection 4 for training and certifying local plumbing inspectors must be transferred to the fund. B. On July 1st of each year, the funds identified in Title 25, section 2374 for training and certifying municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd- party inspectors must be transferred to the fund. C. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall place in the fund any money it receives from grants to support the requirements of this subchapter. D. Funds related to code enforcement training and certification may be expended only in accordance with allocations approved by the Legislature and solely for the administration of this subchapter. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year may not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. E. If the fund does not contain sufficient money to support the costs of the training and certification provided for in this subchapter, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs may suspend all or reduce the level of training and certification activities. 4. Examination. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall conduct at least one examination each year to examine candidates for certification at a time and place designated by it. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs may conduct additional examinations to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. 5. Certification standards. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall adopt routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to establish the qualifications, conditions and licensing standards and procedures for the certification and recertification of individuals as code enforcement officers. A code enforcement officer need only be certified in the areas of actual job responsibilities. The rules established under this subsection must identify standards for each of the areas of training under subsection 2-A, in addition to general standards that apply to all code enforcement officers. 6. Certification; terms; revocation. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall certify individuals as to their competency to successfully enforce ordinances and other land use regulations and permits granted under those ordinances and regulations and shall issue certificates attesting to the competency of those individuals to act as code enforcement officers. Certificates issued by the former State Planning Office, the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development or the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs are valid for 6 years unless revoked by the District Court. An examination is not required for recertification of code enforcement officers. The Department Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall recertify a code enforcement officer if the code enforcement officer successfully completes at least 12 hours of approved training in each area of job responsibility during the 6-year certification period. A. The District Court may revoke the certificate of a code enforcement officer, in accordance with Title 4, chapter 5, when it finds that: (1) The code enforcement officer has practiced fraud or deception; (2) Reasonable care, judgment or the application of a duly trained and knowledgeable code enforcement officer's ability was not used in the performance of the duties of the office; or (3) The code enforcement officer is incompetent or unable to perform properly the duties of the office. B. Code enforcement officers whose certificates are invalidated under this subsection may be issued new certificates provided that they are newly certified as provided in this section. 7. Other professions unaffected. This subchapter may not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other profession. Sec. D-39. 30-A MRSA §5161, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 664, §3, is repealed. Sec. D-40. 30-A MRSA §5248, sub-§2, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 426, §1, is amended to read: F. An assurance that the program complies with Title 5, section 4349-A 3234 ; Sec. D-41. 30-A MRSA §5953-D, sub-§3, ¶D, as amended by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §27 and affected by §41 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) A municipality is eligible to receive a grant or a loan, or a combination of both, if that municipality has adopted a growth management program certified under Title 5, section 4347-A 3233 that includes a capital improvement program composed of the following elements: (a) An assessment of all public facilities and services, such as, but not limited to, roads and other transportation facilities, sewers, schools, parks and open space, fire and police; (b) An annually reviewed 5-year plan for the replacement and expansion of existing public facilities or the construction of such new facilities as are required to meet expected growth and economic development. The plan must include projections of when and where those facilities will be required; and (c) An assessment of the anticipated costs for replacement, expansion or construction of public facilities, an identification of revenue sources available to meet these costs and recommendations for meeting costs required to implement the plan. Sec. D-42. 38 MRSA §488, sub-§14, ¶A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §32 and affected by §41 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) A municipality that has adopted a local growth management program that has been certified under Title 30-A 5 , section 4347-A 3233 ; and Sec. D-43. Transition provisions; Community Resilience Partnership Program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Community Resilience Partnership Program from the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Community Resilience Partnership Program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Community Resilience Partnership Program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Community Resilience Partnership Program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Community Resilience Partnership Program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Community Resilience Partnership Program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances remaining in the Community Resilience Partnership Program, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-44. Transition provisions; coastal zone management program. The following provisions govern the transition of the coastal zone management program from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program, Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the coastal zone management program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the coastal zone management program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the coastal zone management program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the coastal zone management program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the coastal zone management program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the coastal zone management program remaining in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Department of Marine Resources, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-45. Transition provisions; municipal planning assistance program. The following provisions govern the transition of the municipal planning assistance program from the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program, Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the municipal planning assistance program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the municipal planning assistance program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the municipal planning assistance program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the municipal planning assistance program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the municipal planning assistance program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the municipal planning assistance program remaining in the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-46. Transition provisions; Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program from the Department of Education to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program remaining in the Department of Education, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-47. Transition provisions; Housing Opportunity Program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Housing Opportunity Program from the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Housing Opportunity Program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Housing Opportunity Program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Housing Opportunity Program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Housing Opportunity Program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Housing Opportunity Program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. Sec. D-48. Transition provisions; Division of Building Codes and Standards program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Division of Building Codes and Standards program from the Department of Public Safety to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Division of Building Codes and Standards program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Division of Building Codes and Standards program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Division of Building Codes and Standards program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Division of Building Codes and Standards program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program remaining in the Department of Public Safety, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-49. Transition provisions; floodplain management program. The following provisions govern the transition of the floodplain management program from the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Floodplain Program, Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the floodplain management program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the floodplain management program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the floodplain management program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the floodplain management program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the floodplain management program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the floodplain management program remaining in the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-50. Transition provisions; Development Ready Advisory Committee. The following provisions govern the transition of the Development Ready Advisory Committee from the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Development Ready Advisory Committee. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Development Ready Advisory Committee or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Development Ready Advisory Committee continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Development Ready Advisory Committee become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Development Ready Advisory Committee may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. Sec. D-51. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the municipal planning assistance program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($7,509) ($7,509) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,509) ($7,509) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,681) ($1,681) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($1,681) ($1,681) DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the floodplain management program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,857) ($5,857) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($5,857) ($5,857) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($910) ($910) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($910) ($910) DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Transfers position-related All Other funding from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($6,706) ($6,706) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,706) ($6,706) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,392) ($1,392) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($1,392) ($1,392) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the municipal planning assistance program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($170,049) ($170,049) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($170,049) ($170,049) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($577,978) ($577,978) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($577,978) ($577,978) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the floodplain management program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($7,423) ($7,423) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,423) ($7,423) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($49,909) ($49,909) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($49,909) ($49,909) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($500) ($500) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Public Service Manager I position and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same funds and from Other Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund, respectively. Three authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($148,625) ($158,183) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($148,625) ($158,183) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($105,933) ($114,192) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($105,933) ($114,192) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,781) ($124,686) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($119,781) ($124,686) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Floodplain Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($101,924) ($106,067) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($101,924) ($106,067) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($126,728) ($134,712) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($126,728) ($134,712) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($216,371) ($232,966) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($216,371) ($232,966) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers position-related All Other funding from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($7,000) ($7,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,000) ($7,000) AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($671,464) ($701,760) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($860,548) ($876,791) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($124,264) ($129,169) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($1,656,276) ($1,707,720) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Housing Opportunity Program Z336 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,060,118) ($2,046,660) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($2,060,118) ($2,046,660) Housing Opportunity Program Z336 Initiative: Transfers 2 Public Service Coordinator II positions from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Economic and Community Development are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($327,236) ($340,694) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($327,236) ($340,694) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($2,387,354) ($2,387,354) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($2,387,354) ($2,387,354) EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc Z350 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($9,328) ($9,328) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($9,328) ($9,328) Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc Z350 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position from the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program within the Department of Education to the Maine Climate Corps Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($105,595) ($113,841) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($105,595) ($113,841) Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($53,276) ($53,276) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($53,276) ($53,276) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,269,136) ($2,269,136) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($2,269,136) ($2,269,136) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($194,282) ($194,282) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($194,282) ($194,282) Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager I position and 3 Senior Planner positions from the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same respective funds, and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from 60% Federal Expenditures Fund and 40% General Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($42,239) ($45,535) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($42,239) ($45,535) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (5.000) (5.000) Personal Services ($531,169) ($561,217) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($531,169) ($561,217) Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Secretary Specialist position from 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 70% General Fund and 30% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($67,522) ($72,852) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($67,522) ($72,852) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($22,506) ($24,281) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($22,506) ($24,281) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($500) ($500) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($500) ($500) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Volunteer Services Coordinator position from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same fund, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($98,611) ($106,558) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($98,611) ($106,558) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,433) ($12,072) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($12,433) ($12,072) EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($210,438) ($221,980) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($2,979,371) ($3,022,335) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($217,288) ($219,063) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($3,407,097) ($3,463,378) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership Z376 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the community resilience partnership program from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,003,660) ($3,003,660) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,003,660) ($3,003,660) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($500) ($500) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,000,500) ($5,000,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($5,000,500) ($5,000,500) GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership Z376 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Executive Department are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($155,944) ($167,760) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($155,944) ($167,760) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($3,159,604) ($3,171,420) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($500) ($500) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($5,000,500) ($5,000,500) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($8,160,604) ($8,172,420) MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Community Resilience Partnership Z412 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the community resilience partnership program from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,003,660 $3,003,660 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,003,660 $3,003,660 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,000,500 $5,000,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,000,500 $5,000,500 Community Resilience Partnership Z412 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Executive Department are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $150,690 $162,304 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,690 $162,304 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the code enforcement program from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding and partnership with communities across the State. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,109 $60,109 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $60,109 $60,109 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Transfers one Public Safety Inspector III position and one Office Associate II position from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Public Safety are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $179,050 $192,497 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $179,050 $192,497 Housing Opportunity Program Z418 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,060,174 $2,046,718 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,060,174 $2,046,718 Housing Opportunity Program Z418 Initiative: Transfers 2 Public Service Coordinator II positions from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Economic and Community Development are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $327,180 $340,636 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $327,180 $340,636 Maine Climate Corps Program Z416 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,328 $9,328 Maine Climate Corps Program Z416 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position from the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program within the Department of Education to the Maine Climate Corps Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,489 $113,731 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $105,489 $113,731 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the coastal zone management program from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,097,473 $1,097,508 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,097,473 $1,097,508 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $150,500 $150,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $150,500 $150,500 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position, one Public Service Coordinator I position, one Public Service Manager II position and 2 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $658,826 $699,834 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $658,826 $699,834 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $146,891 $152,992 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $146,891 $152,992 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,787 $13,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,787 $13,052 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position from range 30 to range 33. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $12,065 $18,781 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,065 $18,781 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $53,276 $53,276 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $53,276 $53,276 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,269,136 $2,269,136 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,269,136 $2,269,136 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $194,282 $194,282 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $194,282 $194,282 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager I position and 3 Senior Planner positions from the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same respective funds, and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from 60% Federal Expenditures Fund and 40% General Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $79,117 $85,301 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $79,117 $85,301 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $515,761 $543,772 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $515,761 $543,772 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Secretary Specialist position from 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 70% General Fund and 30% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $62,947 $67,917 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $62,947 $67,917 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $26,975 $29,106 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $26,975 $29,106 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Secretary Specialist position to a Management Analyst I position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,158 $1,333 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,158 $1,333 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $496 $571 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $496 $571 Maine Floodplain Program Z420 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the floodplain management program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $14,190 $14,190 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,190 $14,190 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $49,909 $49,909 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $49,909 $49,909 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Floodplain Program Z420 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Floodplain Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $101,480 $105,606 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $101,480 $105,606 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,284 $134,251 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $126,284 $134,251 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Establishes one Secretary Specialist position and one Public Service Coordinator I position to provide administrative support for the Maine Office of Community Affairs and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $214,376 $231,076 All Other $17,826 $17,826 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $232,202 $248,902 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Public Service Manager II positions and one limited- period Public Service Executive II position, previously established by financial order, through January 1, 2030 to support activities under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate resilience regional challenge grant and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $552,805 $598,336 All Other $35,652 $35,652 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $588,457 $633,988 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Provides funding for DICAP costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Provides funding for the department's share of the cost for the financial and human resources service centers within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $20,000 $20,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,000 $20,000 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Volunteer Services Coordinator position from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same fund, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,505 $106,448 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $98,505 $106,448 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,433 $12,072 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,433 $12,072 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the municipal planning assistance program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $179,789 $179,789 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $179,789 $179,789 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $577,978 $577,978 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $577,978 $577,978 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Public Service Manager I position and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same funds and from Other Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund, respectively. Three authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $267,518 $281,947 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $267,518 $281,947 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,489 $113,731 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $105,489 $113,731 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $214,475 $230,828 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $214,475 $230,828 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers position-related All Other funding from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $14,888 $14,888 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,888 $14,888 MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $6,897,561 $6,980,354 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $6,300,465 $6,454,129 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $5,585,941 $5,599,388 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $18,783,967 $19,033,871 MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the coastal zone management program from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,097,473) ($1,097,508) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,097,473) ($1,097,508) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($150,500) ($150,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($150,500) ($150,500) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position, one Public Service Coordinator I position, one Public Service Manager II position and 2 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (5.000) (5.000) Personal Services ($661,863) ($703,013) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($661,863) ($703,013) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($147,506) ($153,631) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($147,506) ($153,631) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,787) ($13,052) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($12,787) ($13,052) MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($1,919,629) ($1,967,204) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($150,500) ($150,500) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($2,070,129) ($2,117,704) PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Division of Building Codes and Standards Z073 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the code enforcement program from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding and partnership with communities across the State. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($60,109) ($60,109) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($60,109) ($60,109) Division of Building Codes and Standards Z073 Initiative: Transfers one Public Safety Inspector III position and one Office Associate II position from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Public Safety are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($184,724) ($198,460) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($184,724) ($198,460) PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($244,833) ($258,569) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($244,833) ($258,569) SECTION TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $468,701 $497,840 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $540,417 $587,299 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($151,444) ($158,413) __________ __________ SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $857,674 $926,726 PART E Sec. E-1. 36 MRSA §4365, as amended by PL 2005, c. 218, §44 and c. 457, Pt. AA, §1 and affected by §8, is further amended to read: §4365. Rate of tax A Before January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all cigarettes imported into this State or held in this State by any person for sale at the rate of 100 mills for each cigarette. Beginning January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all cigarettes imported into this State or held in this State by any person for sale at the rate of 175 mills for each cigarette. Payment of the tax is evidenced by the affixing of stamps to the packages containing the cigarettes. Sec. E-2. 36 MRSA §4365-F, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. AA, §3 and affected by §8, is repealed. Sec. E-3. 36 MRSA §4365-G is enacted to read: §4365-G. Application of cigarette tax rate increase effective January 5, 2026 The following provisions apply to cigarettes held for resale on January 5, 2026. 1. Stamped rate. Cigarettes stamped at the rate of 100 mills per cigarette and held for resale on or after January 5, 2026 are subject to tax at the rate of 175 mills per cigarette. 2. Liability. A person possessing cigarettes for resale is liable for the difference between the tax rate of 175 mills per cigarette and the tax rate of 100 mills per cigarette in effect before January 5, 2026. Stamps indicating payment of the tax imposed by this section must be affixed to all packages of cigarettes held for resale as of January 5, 2026, except that cigarettes held in vending machines as of that date do not require that stamp. 3. Vending machines. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, it is presumed that all cigarette vending machines are filled to capacity on January 5, 2026 and that the tax imposed by this section must be reported on that basis. A credit against this inventory tax must be allowed for cigarettes stamped at the rate of 175 mills per cigarette placed in vending machines before January 5, 2026. 4. Payment. Payment of the tax imposed by this section must be made to the assessor by April 1, 2026, accompanied by forms prescribed by the assessor. Sec. E-4. 36 MRSA §4366-A, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §93, is further amended to read: D. For stamps at the face value of 100 175 mills, the discount rate is 1.15% 0.66% . Sec. E-5. 36 MRSA §4403, as amended by PL 2023, c. 441, Pt. E, §§16 to 19 and affected by §28, is further amended to read: §4403. Tax on tobacco products 1. Smokeless tobacco before January 5, 2026 . A Before January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on smokeless tobacco, including chewing tobacco and snuff, at the rate of: A. On amounts of smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains one ounce or more of smokeless tobacco, $2.02 per ounce and prorated; and B. On smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains less than one ounce of smokeless tobacco, $2.02 per package. Beginning January 2, 2020, the tax rates in this subsection are subject to adjustment pursuant to subsection 5. 1-A. Smokeless tobacco on or after January 5, 2026. Beginning January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on smokeless tobacco, including chewing tobacco and snuff, at the rate of: A. On amounts of smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains one ounce or more of smokeless tobacco, $3.54 per ounce and prorated; and B. On smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains less than one ounce of smokeless tobacco, $3.54 per package. The tax rates in this subsection are subject to adjustment pursuant to subsection 5. 2. Other tobacco. Beginning January 2, 2020, and before January 1, 2024, a tax is imposed on all tobacco products, other than those subject to tax under subsection 1, at the rate of 43% of the wholesale sales price. Beginning January 1, 2024, and before January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all tobacco products, other than those subject to tax under subsection 1, at the rate of 43% of the cost price. Beginning January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all tobacco products, other than those subject to tax under subsection 1-A, at the rate of 75% of the cost price. Beginning January 2, 2020, the tax rate imposed pursuant to this subsection is subject to adjustment pursuant to subsection 5. 3. Imposition. The tax is imposed at the time the distributor or remote retail seller brings or causes to be brought into this State tobacco products that are for sale or for use or at the time tobacco products are manufactured or fabricated in this State for sale in this State. 5. Equivalence. If the tax on cigarettes under chapter 703 is increased after January 2, 2020 5, 2026 , the assessor shall calculate a rate of tax on other tobacco products under subsections 1 , 1-A and 2 that is equivalent to the same percentage change in the tax rate for one cigarette. The adjusted rates calculated by the assessor take effect at the same time as the increase in the tax on cigarettes. A tobacco product may be taxed only once by the State in accordance with this section. Sec. E-6. Effective date. This Part takes effect January 5, 2026. PART F Sec. F-1. 36 MRSA §1811, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2025, c. 87, §7, is further amended by amending subparagraph (5) to read: (5) Ten percent Before January 1, 2026, 10% on the value of adult use cannabis, adult use cannabis products and, if sold by a person to an individual who is not a qualifying patient, cannabis and cannabis products beginning on the first day of the calendar month in which adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products may be sold in the State by a cannabis establishment licensed to conduct retail sales pursuant to Title 28-B, chapter 1 . For sales occurring on or after January 1, 2026, the applicable rate of tax under this subparagraph is 14% . Sec. F-2. 36 MRSA §1818, as amended by PL 2021, c. 645, §5 and c. 669, §5, is further amended to read: §1818. Tax on adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products All Before January 1, 2026, all sales tax revenue collected pursuant to section 1811 on the sale of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products must be deposited into the General Fund, except that, before January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer 12% of the sales tax revenue received by the assessor during the preceding month pursuant to section 1811 to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established under Title 28-B, section 1101. Beginning January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer 9% of the sales tax revenue received by the assessor on the sale of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products during the preceding month pursuant to section 1811 to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established under Title 28-B, section 1101. Sec. F-3. 36 MRSA §4923, as amended by PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. C, §13, is further amended to read: §4923. Excise tax imposed Beginning on the first day of the calendar month in which adult use cannabis may be sold in the State by a cultivation facility under Title 28-B, chapter 1, an excise tax on adult use cannabis is imposed in accordance with this chapter. 1. Excise tax on cannabis flower. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $335 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis flower sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $223 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis flower sold to other licensees in the State. 2. Excise tax on cannabis trim. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $94 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis trim sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $63 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis trim sold to other licensees in the State. 3. Excise tax on immature cannabis plants and seedlings. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $1.50 per immature cannabis plant or seedling sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $1 per immature cannabis plant or seedling sold to other licensees in the State. 3-A. Excise tax on mature cannabis plants. Beginning July 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $35 per mature cannabis plant sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $23 per mature cannabis plant sold to other licensees in the State. 4. Excise tax on cannabis seeds. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of 30¢ per cannabis seed sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of 20¢ per cannabis seed sold to other licensees in the State. 5. Excise tax on purchases from registered caregivers and registered dispensaries. A cultivation facility licensee authorized pursuant to Title 28-B to purchase cannabis plants and cannabis seeds from registered caregivers and registered dispensaries that transacts such a purchase shall pay to the assessor the excise taxes that would have been imposed under subsections 1 to 4 on the sale of the cannabis plants and cannabis seeds if the cannabis plants and cannabis seeds had been sold by a cultivation facility licensee to another licensee. 6. Multiple licenses. When a cultivation facility licensee also holds a license to operate another cannabis establishment, the taxes imposed by subsections 1 to 4 apply to any transfer of cannabis from the cultivation facility to the other cannabis establishment or, if no such transfer is made, to any activity undertaken pursuant to Title 28-B, section 501, subsection 2 or 4 with regard to cannabis cultivated by the cultivation facility. 7. Sales and transfers between licensed cultivation facilities. An excise tax is not imposed on a sale of adult use cannabis to a cultivation facility or on a transfer of adult use cannabis to a cultivation facility. Sec. F-4. 36 MRSA §4925, as amended by PL 2021, c. 645, §6 and c. 669, §5, is further amended to read: §4925. Application of excise tax revenue All Before January 1, 2026, all excise tax revenue collected by the assessor pursuant to this chapter on the sale of adult use cannabis must be deposited into the General Fund, except that, before January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the assessor shall transfer 12% of the excise tax revenue received during the preceding month pursuant to this chapter to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established in Title 28-B, section 1101. Beginning January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the assessor shall transfer 9% of the excise tax revenue received during the preceding month pursuant to this chapter to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established in Title 28-B, section 1101. Sec. F-5. Effective date. This Part takes effect January 1, 2026. PART G Sec. G-1. 30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 and affected by §15, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: Beginning January 1, 2025, no later than the 10th day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer to the Local Government Fund 5% of the receipts during the previous month from the taxes imposed under Title 36, Parts 3 and 8 and Title 36, former section 2552, subsection 1-A, and credited to the General Fund without any reduction, except that the postage, state cost allocation program and programming costs of administering state- municipal revenue sharing may be paid by the Local Government Fund. Twenty percent of the amounts transferred to the Local Government Fund each month must be transferred to the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund and distributed pursuant to subsection 4-B. Sec. G-2. 36 MRSA §182, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 437, §2, is further amended to read: 1. Generally. The State Tax Assessor may, through the Attorney General, file an action in Superior Court applying for an order to enjoin from doing business any person who has: A. Failed to register with the assessor when the person is required to register by any provision of Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5 or by any rule adopted pursuant to this Title, as long as the assessor has provided written notice and the person continues to fail to register 15 days after receiving notice from the assessor of such failure; B. Failed to file with the assessor any overdue return required by Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5 within 15 days after receiving notice from the assessor of such failure; C. Failed to pay any tax required by Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5 when the tax is shown to be due on a return filed by that person, or that is otherwise conceded by that person to be due, or has been determined by the assessor to be due and that determination has become final; D. Knowingly filed a false return required by Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5; or E. Failed to deduct and withhold, or truthfully account for or pay over or make returns of, income taxes in violation of the provisions of chapter 827. Sec. G-3. 36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ¶EE, as amended by PL 2023, c. 360, Pt. C, §3, is further amended to read: EE. The disclosure by the State Tax Assessor of the fact that a person has or has not been issued a certificate of exemption pursuant to section 1760, 2013 or 2557 or 2013 or a resale certificate pursuant to section 1754-B, subsection 2-B or 2-C. The exemption under this paragraph is limited to the disclosure of information applicable to the previous 6 years; Sec. G-4. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-K is enacted to read: 1-K. Ancillary service. "Ancillary service" means a service that is associated with or incidental to the provision of telecommunications services, including, but not limited to, detailed telecommunications billing service, directory assistance, vertical service and voice mail service. Sec. G-5. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-L is enacted to read: 1-L. Breast pump. "Breast pump" means an electronically or manually controlled pump device used to express milk from a human breast during lactation, including any external power supply unit packaged and sold with the pump device at the time of sale to power the pump device. "Breast pump" includes breast pump replacement parts, breast pump collection and storage supplies and breast pump kits. For the purposes of this subsection, "breast pump collection and storage supplies" means tangible personal property to be used in conjunction with a breast pump to collect milk expressed from a human breast and to store collected milk until it is ready for consumption. Sec. G-6. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-M is enacted to read: 1-M. Cable and satellite television or radio services. "Cable and satellite television or radio services" means all cable and satellite television or radio services, including the installation or use of associated equipment, for which a charge is made. Sec. G-7. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-N is enacted to read: 1-N. Conference bridging service. "Conference bridging service" means an ancillary service that links 2 or more participants in an audio or video conference call and may include the provision of a telephone number. "Conference bridging service" does not include the telecommunications services used to reach the conference bridge. Sec. G-8. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-O is enacted to read: 1-O. Detailed telecommunications billing service. "Detailed telecommunications billing service" means an ancillary service of separately stating information pertaining to individual calls on a customer's billing statement. Sec. G-9. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-P is enacted to read: 1-P. Digital audiovisual and digital audio services. "Digital audiovisual and digital audio services" means the electronic transfer of digital audiovisual works and digital audio works to an end user with the right of less than permanent use granted by the seller, including when conditioned upon continued payment from the purchaser or a subscription. For purposes of this subsection: A. "End user" means a person other than a person who receives by contract a product transferred electronically for further commercial broadcast, rebroadcast, transmission, retransmission, licensing, relicensing, distribution, redistribution or exhibition of the product, in whole or in part, to another person; B. "Permanent" means perpetual or for an indefinite or unspecified length of time; C. "Subscription" means an agreement with a seller that grants a purchaser the right to obtain products transferred electronically, in a fixed quantity or for a fixed period of time, or both; and D. "Transfer electronically" or "electronic transfer" means obtainment by the purchaser by means other than tangible storage media. Sec. G-10. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-Q is enacted to read: 1-Q. Digital audiovisual works. "Digital audiovisual works" means a series of related images that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion, together with accompanying sounds, if any. Sec. G-11. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-R is enacted to read: 1-R. Digital audio works. "Digital audio works" means works that result from the fixation of a series of musical, spoken or other sounds, including ringtones. For purposes of this subsection, "ringtones" means digitized sound files that are downloaded onto a device and that may be used to alert the purchaser with respect to a communication. Sec. G-12. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-F is enacted to read: 2-F. Directory assistance. "Directory assistance" means an ancillary service of providing telephone number information or address information or both. Sec. G-13. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-G is enacted to read: 2-G. Durable medical equipment. "Durable medical equipment" means equipment, including repair and replacement parts for such equipment, that: A. Can withstand repeated use; B. Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; C. Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and D. Is not worn in or on the body. "Durable medical equipment" does not include mobility-enhancing equipment. Sec. G-14. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-H is enacted to read: 2-H. Fabrication services. "Fabrication services" means the production of tangible personal property for a consideration for a person who furnishes, either directly or indirectly, the materials used in that production. Sec. G-15. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§3-E, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §10 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 3-E. Home service provider. "Home service provider" means the facilities-based carrier or reseller with which a customer contracts for the provision of mobile telecommunications services. Sec. G-16. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 4-A. International telecommunications service. "International telecommunications service" means a telecommunications service that originates or terminates in the United States and terminates or originates outside the United States, respectively. For purposes of this subsection, "United States" includes a territory or possession of the United States. Sec. G-17. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§4-B is enacted to read: 4-B. Interstate telecommunications service. "Interstate telecommunications service" means a telecommunications service that originates in one state, territory or possession of the United States and terminates in a different state, territory or possession of the United States. For purposes of this subsection, "state" includes the District of Columbia. Sec. G-18. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is amended to read: B. A transfer of possession or control of property under a security agreement or deferred payment plan that requires the transfer of title upon completion of the required payments; or Sec. G-19. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is amended to read: C. Providing tangible personal property along with a person to operate that property, for a fixed or indeterminate period of time, when that person is necessary for the tangible personal property to perform as designed and the person does more than maintain, inspect or set up the tangible personal property; or . Sec. G-20. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is repealed. Sec. G-21. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§6-J is enacted to read: 6-J. Mobile telecommunications services. "Mobile telecommunications services" means commercial mobile radio service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 20.3 as in effect October 1, 2015. For purposes of sourcing, "mobile telecommunications services" does not include air-ground radiotelephone service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 22.99 as in effect October 1, 2015. Sec. G-22. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§6-K is enacted to read: 6-K. Mobility-enhancing equipment. "Mobility-enhancing equipment" means equipment, including repair and replacement parts for such equipment, that: A. Is primarily and customarily used to provide or increase the ability to move from one place to another and that is appropriate for use either in a home or a motor vehicle; B. Is not generally used by persons with normal mobility; and C. Does not include any motor vehicle or equipment on a motor vehicle normally provided by a motor vehicle manufacturer. "Mobility-enhancing equipment" does not include durable medical equipment. Sec. G-23. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§7-E, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §13 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 7-E. Place of primary use. "Place of primary use" means the street address representative of where a customer's use of mobile telecommunications services primarily occurs, which must be either the residential street address or the primary business street address of the customer and must also be located within the licensed service area of the home service provider. For purposes of determining the place of primary use, "customer" means the person or entity that contracts with the home service provider for mobile telecommunications services, or, if the end user of such services is not the contracting party, the person that is the end user of such services. The term "customer" does not include a reseller of mobile telecommunications services, or a serving carrier under an agreement to serve the customer outside the home service provider's licensed service area. Sec. G-24. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§7-F, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 401, Pt. B, §2, is repealed. Sec. G-25. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§8-C, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. PP, §1 and affected by §4, is repealed. Sec. G-26. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§9-D, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §15 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 9-D. Reseller. "Reseller," when used in relation to mobile telecommunications services, means a provider that purchases telecommunications services from another telecommunications service provider and then resells, uses as a component part of or integrates the purchased services into mobile telecommunications services. "Reseller" does not include a serving carrier with which a home service provider arranges for services to its customers outside the home service provider's licensed service area. Sec. G-27. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (4). Sec. G-28. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (7). Sec. G-29. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by amending subparagraph (14) to read: (14) The sale of repair parts used in the performance of repair services on telecommunications equipment as defined in section 2551, subsection 19 pursuant to an extended service contract that entitles the purchaser to specific benefits in the service of the telecommunications equipment for a specific duration; Sec. G-30. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (15). Sec. G-31. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§14, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §§14 to 18 and affected by §29 and amended by c. 673, §§14 to 18 and affected by §28, is further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read: (4) The price received for labor or services used in installing or applying or repairing the property sold or fabricated , if separately charged or stated; Sec. G-32. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§14-D, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §17 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 14-D. Serving carrier. "Serving carrier," when used in relation to mobile telecommunications services, means a facilities-based carrier providing mobile telecommunications services to a customer outside a home service provider's licensed service area. Sec. G-33. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§17-B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §19 and affected by §29 and amended by c. 673, §19 and affected by §28, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 17-B. Taxable service. "Taxable service" means: A. The rental of living quarters in a hotel, rooming house or tourist or trailer camp; B. The transmission and distribution of electricity; C. The sale of an extended service contract on an automobile or truck that entitles the purchaser to specific benefits in the service of the automobile or truck for a specific duration; D. The sale of prepaid calling service; E. Cable and satellite television or radio services; F. Fabrication services; G. Telecommunications services; H. The installation, maintenance or repair of telecommunications equipment; I. Ancillary services; and J. Digital audiovisual and digital audio services. Sec. G-34. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§17-C is enacted to read: 17-C. Telecommunications equipment. "Telecommunications equipment" means any 2-way interactive communications device, system or process for transmitting or receiving signals and capable of exchanging audio, video, data or textual information. "Telecommunications equipment" includes all transmission media that are used or capable of being used in the provision of 2-way interactive communications, including, without limitation, copper wire, coaxial cable and optical fiber, except those transmission media designed and primarily used to transmit electricity. "Telecommunications equipment" does not include computers, except those components of a computer used primarily and directly as a 2-way interactive communications device capable of exchanging audio, video, data or textual information. Sec. G-35. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§17-D is enacted to read: 17-D. Telecommunications services. "Telecommunications services" means the electronic transmission, conveyance or routing of voice, data, audio, video or any other information or signals to a point or between or among points. "Telecommunications services" includes transmission, conveyance or routing in which computer processing applications are used to act on the form, code or protocol of the content for purposes of transmission, conveyance or routing without regard to whether the service is referred to as "Voice over Internet Protocol" services or is classified by the Federal Communications Commission as enhanced or value added. "Telecommunications services" does not include: A. Data processing and information services that allow data to be generated, acquired, stored, processed or retrieved and delivered by an electronic transmission to a purchaser when the purchaser's primary purpose for the underlying transaction is to obtain the processed data or information; B. Installation or maintenance of wiring or equipment on a customer's premises; C. Tangible personal property; D. Advertising, including, but not limited to, directory advertising; E. Billing and collection services provided to 3rd parties; F. Internet access service; G. Radio and television audio and video programming services, regardless of the medium, including the furnishing of transmission, conveyance and routing of those services by the programming service provider. Radio and television audio and video programming services include, but are not limited to, cable service as defined in 47 United States Code, Section 522(6) and audio and video programming services delivered by commercial mobile radio service providers as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 20.3; H. Ancillary services; or I. Digital products delivered electronically, including, but not limited to, software, music, video, reading materials or ringtones. Sec. G-36. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§22-A is enacted to read: 22-A. Vertical service. "Vertical service" means an ancillary service that is offered in connection with one or more telecommunications services and offers advanced calling features that allow customers to identify callers and to manage multiple calls and call connections. "Vertical service" includes conference bridging service. Sec. G-37. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§23-A is enacted to read: 23-A. Voice mail service. "Voice mail service" means an ancillary service that enables the customer to store, send or receive recorded messages. "Voice mail service" does not include a vertical service that the customer may be required to have in order to use the voice mail service. Sec. G-38. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9-I is enacted to read: 9-I. Fuel used at manufacturing facility. Ninety-five percent of the sale price of fabrication services for the production of fuel for use at a manufacturing facility. Sec. G-39. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§94, as amended by PL 2019, c. 401, Pt. B, §15, is repealed. Sec. G-40. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§116 is enacted to read: 116. Durable medical equipment; breast pumps. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of: A. Durable medical equipment for home use; and B. Breast pumps for home use. Sec. G-41. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§117 is enacted to read: 117. Mobility-enhancing equipment. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of mobility- enhancing equipment for home use or use in a motor vehicle. Sec. G-42. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§118 is enacted to read: 118. Fabrication services for resale. Beginning January 1, 2026, the production of tangible personal property through fabrication services if a sale to the consumer of that tangible personal property would be exempt or otherwise not subject to tax under this Part. Sec. G-43. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§119 is enacted to read: 119. International telecommunications service. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of international telecommunications service to a business for use directly in that business. Sec. G-44. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§120 is enacted to read: 120. Interstate telecommunications service. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of interstate telecommunications service to a business for use directly in that business. Sec. G-45. 36 MRSA §1819, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §24 and affected by §29 and amended by c. 673, §23 and affected by §28, is further amended to read: 2. Sourcing for sales of tangible personal property and taxable services; generally. The sale of tangible personal property or a taxable service is sourced in this State pursuant to this subsection , except the sale of mobile telecommunications services, which is sourced under subsection 6 . Except as provided in subsections 3 to 5, the provisions of this subsection do not apply to the lease or rental of tangible personal property. A. When the tangible personal property or taxable service is received by the purchaser at a business location of the seller, the sale is sourced to that business location. B. When the tangible personal property or taxable service is not received by the purchaser at a business location of the seller, the sale is sourced to the location where receipt by the purchaser or the purchaser's donee occurs, including the location indicated by instructions for delivery to the purchaser or donee known to the seller. C. For a sale when paragraphs A and B do not apply, the sale is sourced to the location indicated by an address for the purchaser that is available from the business records of the seller that are maintained in the ordinary course of the seller's business when use of this address does not constitute bad faith. D. For a sale when paragraphs A to C do not apply, the sale is sourced to the location indicated by an address for the purchaser obtained during the consummation of the sale, including the address of a purchaser's payment instrument, if no other address is available, when use of this address does not constitute bad faith. E. When paragraphs A to D do not apply, including the circumstance in which the seller is without sufficient information to apply paragraphs A to D, the location is determined by the address from which tangible personal property was shipped, from which the tangible personal property or taxable service transferred electronically was first available for transmission by the seller or from which the service was provided, disregarding for these purposes any location that merely provided the digital transfer of the tangible personal property or taxable service sold. Sec. G-46. 36 MRSA §1819, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Sourcing for mobile telecommunications services. The sale of mobile telecommunications services is sourced in this State pursuant to this subsection. A. Mobile telecommunications services provided to a customer whose place of primary use is located in this State, the charges for which are billed by or for the customer's home service provider, are deemed to be provided at the customer's place of primary use. A home service provider is responsible for obtaining and maintaining a record of a customer's place of primary use. Subject to paragraph B and if the home service provider's reliance on the information provided by its customer is in good faith, the home service provider: (1) May rely on the applicable residential or business street address supplied by the home service provider's customer; and (2) May not be held liable for any additional taxes under this Part based on a different determination of the place of primary use. B. If the assessor determines that the address used by a home service provider as a customer's place of primary use does not meet the definition provided by section 1752, subsection 7-E, the assessor shall notify the customer in writing of that determination and provide the customer an opportunity to demonstrate that that address is the customer's place of primary use. If the customer fails to demonstrate to the assessor's satisfaction within 30 days from the time the customer receives notice from the assessor, or within another time period as the assessor may allow, that the address in question is the customer's place of primary use, the assessor shall provide the home service provider with the proper address to be used as the customer's place of primary use. The home service provider shall begin using the address provided by the assessor as the customer's place of primary use within 30 days from the date the home service provider receives notice of the assessor's determination. C. A home service provider is entitled to the hold harmless protections provided by Section 1 of the federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act, Public Law 106-252, 114 Stat. 626 (2000). D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part, otherwise nontaxable charges that are aggregated with and not separately stated from taxable mobile telecommunications charges are subject to taxation unless the home service provider can, to the satisfaction of the assessor, reasonably identify such charges from the home service provider's books and records kept in the regular course of its business. A customer may not rely upon the nontaxability of bundled services unless the customer's home service provider separately states the otherwise nontaxable services or the home service provider elects, after receiving written notice from the customer in the form required by the provider, to provide verifiable data based upon the home service provider's books and records that are kept in the regular course of its business and that reasonably identify the nontaxable charges. Sec. G-47. 36 MRSA c. 358, as amended, is repealed. Sec. G-48. Application. This Part applies to sales of tangible personal property and taxable services on or after January 1, 2026. PART H Sec. H-1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶M-3 is enacted to read: M-3. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the amount in paragraph M-2, subparagraph (1), division (a) must be reduced by an amount equal to the total amount in paragraph M-2, subparagraph (1), division (a) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income less the applicable amount, except that the numerator may not be less than zero, and the denominator of which is $50,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return and $100,000 in all other filing cases. The fraction contained in this paragraph may not produce a result that is more than one. The applicable amount must be adjusted for inflation in accordance with section 5403, subsection 10. For purposes of this paragraph, "applicable amount" means: (1) For individuals filing as single individuals, $125,000; (2) For individuals filing as heads of households, $187,500; (3) For individuals filing married joint returns or as surviving spouses, $250,000; or (4) For married individuals filing separate returns, 1/2 of the applicable amount under subparagraph (3); Sec. H-2. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §9, is further amended to read: 8. Personal exemption phase-out. Beginning in 2018 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5126-A, subsection 2, paragraphs A, B and C, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017; and Sec. H-3. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §10, is amended to read: 9. Dependent exemption tax credit amount. Beginning in 2024 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the dependent exemption tax credit under section 5219-SS, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023. If the credit amount, adjusted by application of the cost-of-living adjustment, is not a multiple of $5, any increase must be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $5. ; and Sec. H-4. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 10. Income deduction for retirement plan benefits; applicable amount. Beginning in 2025 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5122, subsection 2, paragraph M-3, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024. PART I Sec. I-1. 5 MRSA §1742, sub-§20-B is enacted to read: 20-B. Renewable energy credits; purchase, retirement and sale. To purchase, retire and sell renewable energy credits. Net proceeds from the purchase, retirement or sale of renewable energy credits must first be applied to achieve the State's obligation under section 1766-A to supply electricity used in state-owned buildings with 100% renewable resources. If the State generates more renewable energy credits than needed to fulfill the obligation under section 1766-A, the credits may be sold and the proceeds placed in a Lead by Example Program Other Special Revenue Funds account established pursuant to section 1742-H. For purposes of this subsection, "renewable energy credit" has the same meaning as in Title 35-A, section 3210, subsection 2, paragraph B-2. The Bureau of General Services shall adopt rules for the sale and purchase of renewable energy credits under this subsection; the administration of sale proceeds; the allocation and distribution of renewable energy credit proceeds; the reimbursement of renewable energy credits, including federal Internal Revenue Service elective pay reimbursements; and the administration of the Lead by Example Program established in section 1742-H. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; Sec. I-2. 5 MRSA §1742-H is enacted to read: §1742-H. Bureau of General Services; Lead by Example Program 1. Program established. The Lead by Example Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to consolidate responsibilities regarding statewide energy data, strategic energy purchases and the development of renewable energy projects and serve as a competitive, revolving grant program for state agency renewable energy and building efficiency projects, the purchase of electric vehicles, the construction of electric vehicle charging stations and initiatives that support maintenance, upgrades and upkeep of renewable energy systems. 2. Assistance and funding. The program may receive federal clean energy direct reimbursements, including under the federal Internal Revenue Service elective pay reimbursement program established under the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law 117-169. All funds received must be placed in the same Other Special Revenue Funds account. PART J Sec. J-1. 4 MRSA §1610-R is enacted to read: §1610-R. Additional securities for capital construction, repairs and improvements and hazardous waste cleanup Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to and construction of state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties. Sec. J-2. 4 MRSA §1610-S is enacted to read: §1610-S. Additional securities for correctional facilities Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to and construction of correctional facilities. Sec. J-3. Maine Governmental Facilities Authority; issuance of securities; state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 and Title 4, section 1610-R, and notwithstanding the limitation contained in Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 regarding the amount of securities that may be issued, the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its own name in an amount up to $28,000,000. Proceeds must be used for the purpose of paying the costs associated with capital repairs and improvements to and construction of state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties as designated by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. Sec. J-4. Maine Governmental Facilities Authority; issuance of securities; correctional facilities. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 and Title 4, section 1610-S, and notwithstanding the limitation contained in Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 regarding the amount of securities that may be issued, the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its own name in an amount up to $25,000,000. Proceeds must be used for the purpose of paying the costs associated with capital repairs and improvements to and construction of correctional facilities as designated by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. PART K Sec. K-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; lease- purchase authorization. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for the acquisition of motor vehicles for the Central Fleet Management Division. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $13,500,000 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 6 years in duration. The interest rate may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category allocations in the Central Fleet Management Division account. PART L Sec. L-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; Statewide Radio Network System Reserve Fund; lease-purchase authorization. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for the acquisition of hardware, software and systems to support the operations of the Statewide Radio Network System Reserve Fund, established in Title 5, section 1520, specifically for purchasing portables, ongoing upgrades of tower hardware and the purchase of equipment in support of tower maintenance. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 7 years in duration. The interest rate on each financing agreement may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category appropriations in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Information Technology accounts. PART M Sec. M-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; lease- purchase authorization. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for improvements to the State's technology infrastructure and data centers; purchase of enterprise software; modernization of databases, storage and other components; and improved security of personally identifiable information and other confidential data. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 7 years in duration. The interest rate on each financing agreement may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category appropriations in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Information Technology accounts. PART N Sec. N-1. 5 MRSA §1591, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. GGGG, §2, is amended to read: 1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services must apply: A. Any balance remaining in the Salary Plan program in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; and B. Any balance remaining in the General Fund Capital, Construction, Repairs, Improvements - Administrative program in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year.; C. Any balance remaining in the Debt Service - Government Facilities Authority program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; and D. Any balance remaining in the Central Administrative Applications program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year. PART O Sec. O-1. State Controller; post-closing. The State Controller is authorized to keep open the official system of general accounts of State Government for fiscal year 2024- 25 in order to make post-closing entries and adjustments to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sec. O-2. Retroactivity. This Part applies retroactively to June 30, 2025. PART P Sec. P-1. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 276, §1, is repealed. Sec. P-2. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 1-A. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Hospital" means: (1) An acute care institution licensed and operating in this State as a hospital under section 1811 or the parent of such an institution; or (2) A hospital subsidiary or hospital affiliate in the State that provides medical services or medically related diagnostic and laboratory services or engages in ancillary activities supporting those services. B. "340B contract pharmacy" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 5. C. "340B drug" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 6. D. "340B entity" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 7. Sec. P-3. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 2-A. Additional reporting by hospitals on participation in federal 340B drug program. In addition to any report required pursuant to subsection 2, beginning July 1, 2026, each hospital participating in the 340B program shall provide an annual report to the Maine Health Data Organization. The Maine Health Data Organization shall post the report on its publicly accessible website. Each hospital shall report in a standardized format, as agreed upon by the Maine Health Data Organization and the hospital, and include, at a minimum, the following information in the report: A. The hospital's national provider identification number; B. The name of the hospital; C. The address of the hospital for the purpose of accepting service of process; D. The classification of the hospital; E. The aggregated acquisition cost for the prescription drugs obtained under the 340B program; F. The aggregated payment amount received for the prescription drugs obtained under the 340B program and dispensed to patients; G. The number of pricing units dispensed or administered for prescription drugs described in paragraph F; H. The aggregated payments made: (1) To 340B contract pharmacies to dispense 340B drugs; (2) To any other entity that is not the 340B entity and is not a 340B contract pharmacy for managing any aspect of the hospital's 340B program; and (3) For all other expenses related to administering the 340B program; and I. The number of claims for prescription drugs described in paragraph H. The information required under this subsection must be reported by payor type, including commercial insurance, medical assistance, the MaineCare program and Medicare as required by the Maine Health Data Organization. The information for paragraphs E to G must also be reported at the National Drug Code level for the 50 most frequently dispensed prescription drugs by the hospital under the 340B program. The information must include all physician-administered and physician-dispensed prescription drugs. Data submitted must also include prescription drugs dispensed by outpatient facilities that are identified as child facilities under the 340B program based on their inclusion on a hospital's Medicare cost report. Sec. P-4. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 276, §1, is amended to read: 3. Reporting. The Maine Health Data Organization shall produce and post on its publicly accessible website a report that includes a summary of the aggregate information received from hospitals required to report under subsection 2 and subsection 2-A . The Maine Health Data Organization shall submit the report required by this subsection to the Office of Affordable Health Care, as established in Title 5, section 3122, the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board, as established in Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 14-I, and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health data reporting and prescription drug matters. Sec. P-5. 24-A MRSA c. 103 is enacted to read: CHAPTER 103 PROTECT HEALTH CARE FOR RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ACT §7751. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Communities Act." §7752. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. 1. Health insurance issuer. "Health insurance issuer" has the same meaning as "carrier" as defined in section 4301-A, subsection 3. 2. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 19. 3. Pharmacy. "Pharmacy" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 24. 4. Pharmacy benefits manager. "Pharmacy benefits manager" has the same meaning as in section 4347, subsection 17. 5. 340B contract pharmacy. "340B contract pharmacy" means a pharmacy that has a contract with a 340B entity to receive and dispense 340B drugs to the 340B entity's patients on behalf of the 340B entity. For the purposes of this chapter, a record of a current 340B contract pharmacy relationship between the 340B entity and the 340B contract pharmacy that is on the 340B United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Pharmacy Affairs 340B Information System website, or such publicly accessible successor website maintained by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, is prima facie evidence of such a contract. 6. 340B drug. "340B drug" means a drug that is purchased or eligible for purchase under Section 340B of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 United States Code, Section 256b(a)(3). 7. 340B entity. "340B entity" means an entity participating or authorized to participate in the federal 340B drug discount program, as described in 42 United States Code, Section 256b, including its pharmacy, or any pharmacy contracted with the participating entity to dispense drugs purchased through the federal 340B drug discount program. §7753. Prohibition of certain discriminatory actions by manufacturer or agent related to 340B entities 1. Interference with acquisition or delivery of 340B drugs prohibited. A manufacturer or its agent may not deny, restrict, prohibit or otherwise interfere with, either directly or indirectly, the acquisition of a 340B drug by, or delivery of a 340B drug to, a 340B contract pharmacy on behalf of a 340B entity unless receipt of that 340B drug is prohibited by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 2. Submission of claims or utilization data prohibited. A manufacturer or its agent may not, either directly or indirectly, require a 340B entity to submit any claims or utilization data as a condition for allowing the acquisition of a 340B drug by, or delivery of a 340B drug to, a 340B entity unless the claims or utilization data sharing is required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 3. Other interference prohibited. A manufacturer may not otherwise interfere directly or indirectly with a 340B entity unless expressly authorized by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. §7754. Prohibition of certain discriminatory actions with respect to reimbursement of 340B entities With respect to reimbursement of a 340B entity for 340B drugs, a health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor or agent may not: 1. Reimbursement at lower rate prohibited. Reimburse a 340B entity for 340B drugs at a rate lower than that paid for the same drug to entities that are not 340B entities or lower the reimbursement amount for a claim on the basis that the claim is for a 340B drug; 2. Imposition of different terms and conditions prohibited. Impose any terms or conditions on any 340B entity that differ from such terms or conditions applied to entities that are not 340B entities or pharmacies that are not 340B contract pharmacies because it is a 340B entity including, without limitation: A. Fees, charges, clawbacks or other adjustments or assessments. For purposes of this paragraph, "other adjustment or assessment" includes, without limitation, placing any additional requirements, restrictions or burdens upon the 340B entity that result in administrative costs or fees to the 340B entity that are not placed upon entities that are not 340B entities, including affiliate pharmacies of the health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor; B. Dispensing fees that are less than the dispensing fees for entities that are not 340B entities or pharmacies that are not 340B contract pharmacies; C. Restrictions or requirements regarding participation in standard or preferred pharmacy networks; D. Requirements relating to inventory management systems or to the frequency or scope of audits; E. Requirements that a claim for a drug dispensed by a pharmacy include any identification, billing modifier, attestation or other indication that a drug is a 340B drug in order to be processed or submitted or reimbursed unless it is required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the Department of Health and Human Services for the administration of the MaineCare program; or F. Any other restrictions, conditions, practices or policies that are not imposed on entities that are not 340B entities; 3. Reversal, resubmission or clarification of claims prohibited. Require a 340B entity to reverse, resubmit or clarify a claim after the initial adjudication unless these actions are in the normal course of pharmacy business and are not related to 340B drug pricing; 4. Discrimination against 340B entity that interferes with patient choice. Discriminate against a 340B entity in a manner that prevents or interferes with a patient's choice to receive 340B drugs from the 340B entity, including the administration of the drugs. For purposes of this subsection, it is considered a discriminatory practice that prevents or interferes with a patient's choice to receive drugs at a 340B entity if a health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor places any additional requirements, restrictions or burdens upon the 340B entity that differ from the terms and conditions applied to entities that are not 340B entities that result in administrative costs or fees to the 340B entity, including, but not limited to, requiring a claim for a drug dispensed by a pharmacy to include any identification, billing modifier, attestation or other indication that a drug is a 340B drug in order to be processed or resubmitted unless it is required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the Department of Health and Human Services for the administration of the MaineCare program; 5. Discrimination against 340B entity that interferes with patient choice of delivery method. Include any other provision in a contract between a health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor and a 340B entity that differs from the terms and conditions applied to entities that are not 340B entities that discriminates against the 340B entity that participates in the 340B program or prevents or interferes with a patient's choice to receive a 340B drug from a 340B entity, whether by direct administration, in-person dispensing, direct delivery, mail or other form of shipment; 6. Restrictions or additional charges prohibited. Place a restriction or additional charge on a patient who chooses to receive 340B drugs from a 340B entity if the restriction or additional charge differs from the terms and conditions applied when patients choose to receive drugs that are not 340B drugs from an entity that is not a 340B entity or from a pharmacy that is not a 340B contract pharmacy; 7. Submission of data pertaining to ingredient costs or pricing of 340B drugs prohibited. Require or compel the submission of ingredient costs or pricing data pertaining to 340B drugs from a 340B entity to any health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor; or 8. Exclusion from pharmacy network prohibited. Exclude any 340B entity from the health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor network on the basis that the 340B entity dispenses 340B drugs or refuse to contract with a 340B entity for reasons other than those that apply equally to entities that are not 340B entities. This section may not be construed to limit a health insurance issuer's ability to use certain preferred pharmacies or develop networks of preferred pharmacies as long as a health insurance issuer's decision is not based on an entity's status as a 340B entity. §7755. MaineCare program not affected This chapter does not apply to the MaineCare program as a payor when the MaineCare program provides reimbursement for covered outpatient drugs as defined in 42 United States Code, Section 1396r-8(k)(2). §7756. Contracting under 340B program As permitted under federal law and regulation, a 340B entity shall, to the extent possible, contract with a 340B contract pharmacy that is located in this State. §7757. Enforcement 1. Enforcement; violation. Notwithstanding section 12-A, a violation of this chapter is subject to enforcement under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, including any of the remedies provided for in that Act. A violation is committed each time a prohibited act under this chapter occurs. An investigation of a violation by a manufacturer may include a wholesaler or 3rd party that may possess evidence supporting that investigation. 2. Exemption from enforcement. The limited distribution of a drug required under 21 United States Code, Section 355-1 is not a violation of this chapter. §7758. Federal preemption; statutory construction 1. No less restrictive than federal law. This chapter may not be construed or applied to be less restrictive than federal law for a person or entity regulated by this chapter. 2. No conflict with federal law and regulation or other laws of this State. This chapter may not be construed or applied in any manner that conflicts with: A. Applicable federal law and related regulations; or B. Other laws of this State if the law is compatible with applicable federal law. PART Q Sec. Q-1. 36 MRSA §5219-SS, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §6, is further amended to read: 4. Refundability; phase-out. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2024, the credit allowed by this section may not reduce the tax otherwise due under this Part to less than zero. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the credit allowed under subsections 1, 1-A, 3 and 3-A , as increased by subsection 5 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, is refundable. The amount of the credit allowed by this section must be reduced, but not below zero, by $7.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds $400,000 in the case of a joint return and $200,000 in any other case. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2025, the amount of the credit allowed by this section must be reduced, but not below zero, by $7.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds $400,000 in the case of a joint return and $200,000 in any other case. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the amount of the credit allowed by this section, as increased by subsection 5, must be reduced, but not below zero, by $20 for each $500 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds: A. For a single individual, $100,000; B. For an individual filing as a head of household, $125,000; C. For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses, $150,000; and D. For a married individual filing a separate return, 1/2 of the applicable amount under paragraph C. Sec. Q-2. 36 MRSA §5219-SS, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Increased credit for qualifying children and dependents under 6 years of age. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the credit amount allowed in subsections 1, 1-A, 2, 2-A, 3 and 3-A for each qualifying child and dependent who has not attained 6 years of age before the end of the taxable year is multiplied by 2. Sec. Q-3. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §9, is further amended to read: 8. Personal exemption phase-out. Beginning in 2018 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5126-A, subsection 2, paragraphs A, B and C, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017; and Sec. Q-4. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §10, is amended to read: 9. Dependent exemption tax credit amount. Beginning in 2024 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the dependent exemption tax credit under section 5219-SS, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023. If the credit amount, adjusted by application of the cost-of-living adjustment, is not a multiple of $5, any increase must be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $5. ; and Sec. Q-5. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 10. Dependent exemption phase-out. Beginning in 2025 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5219-SS, subsection 4, paragraphs A, B and C, except that, for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024. PART R Sec. R-1. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶P, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §4, is further amended to read: P. Detectives in the employment of the Office of the Attorney General on July 1, 2020 who elect to participate in the 1998 Special Plan or hired thereafter; and Sec. R-2. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶Q, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. IIII, §1, is further amended to read: Q. Until July 31, 2024, civilian employees whose job responsibilities include the handling, examination or analysis of digital or physical evidence in the employment of the Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police Crime Laboratory or computer crimes unit on October 1, 2021 or hired thereafter. ; and Sec. R-3. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶R is enacted to read: R. Persons in the employment of the Department of Health and Human Services on October 1, 2025 or hired thereafter who have the job classification of Mental Health Worker I, Mental Health Worker II, Mental Health Worker III or Mental Health Worker IV. Sec. R-4. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §6, is further amended to read: 2. Qualification for benefits. A member employed in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; any employee identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and any employee identified in subsection 1, paragraph L, qualifies for a service retirement benefit if that member either: A. Is at least 55 years of age and has completed at least 10 years of creditable service under the 1998 Special Plan in any one or a combination of the capacities; or B. Has completed at least 25 years of creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1, whether or not the creditable service included in determining that the 25-year requirement has been met was earned under the 1998 Special Plan or prior to its establishment. Sec. R-5. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §7, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) Service credit purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions following termination of service is included only to the extent that time to which the refund relates was served after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1. Service credit may be purchased for service by an employee identified in subsection 1, paragraphs L and , M and R regardless of when performed; and Sec. R-6. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §8, is further amended to read: A. If all of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; if service credit was purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; or if service credit was purchased by other than the repayment of an earlier refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , the benefit must be computed as provided in section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. (1) If the member had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit under subsection 2, paragraph B must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B. (2) If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit under subsection 2, paragraph B must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. R-7. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §9, is further amended to read: B. Except as provided in paragraphs D, E and , F and G , if some part of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R and some part of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , then the member's service retirement benefit must be computed in segments and the amount of the member's service retirement benefit is the sum of the segments. The segments must be computed as follows: (1) The segment or, if the member served in more than one of the capacities specified in subsection 1 and the benefits related to the capacities are not interchangeable under section 17856, segments that reflect creditable service earned before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R or purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service before July 1, 1998, for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R in a capacity or capacities specified in subsection 1 or purchased by other than the repayment of a refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. If the member is qualified under subsection 2, paragraph B and: (a) Had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the amount of the segment or segments must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B; or (b) Had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the amount of the segment or segments must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3-A; and (2) The segment that reflects creditable service earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R or purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1, or purchased by other than the repayment of a refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. If the member is qualified under subsection 2, paragraph B and: (a) Had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the segment amount must be reduced in the manner provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or (b) Had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the segment amount must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. R-8. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶G is enacted to read: G. The service retirement benefit of a member to whom subsection 1, paragraph R applies and who qualifies for service retirement benefits under subsection 2 must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A on the basis of all of the member's creditable service in the capacity specified in subsection 1, paragraph R, regardless of when that creditable service was earned, except that for a member qualifying under subsection 2, paragraph B: (1) If the member had 10 years of service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each year the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or (2) If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. R-9. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §10, is further amended to read: 5. Contributions. Notwithstanding any other provision of subchapter 3 to the contrary , after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , a member in the capacities specified in subsection 1 must contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made at the rate of 8.65% of earnable compensation until the member has completed 25 years of creditable service as provided in this section and at the rate of 7.65% thereafter. PART S Sec. S-1. 7 MRSA §164, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Funding. A separate, nonlapsing, interest-bearing account, administered by the department, is established in the department within the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to support public-private partnerships to carry out the purposes of the program. The account consists of money appropriated or allocated to the account or received from any private or public source. PART T Sec. T-1. 7 MRSA §2188, 2nd ¶, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 84, §3, is amended to read: The fee for an original or renewal annual license may not exceed $75 $180 . PART U Sec. U-1. 12 MRSA §685, as amended by PL 2011, c. 682, §9, is further amended by enacting at the end a new paragraph to read: A dedicated account is established for the commission. This dedicated account is authorized to accept funding for commission-related activities, including surcharges for digital and online fee payments. PART V Sec. V-1. 22 MRSA §20-A, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. AAAA, §1, is amended to read: A. All money received by the State in accordance with Title 36, section 4641-B, subsection 4-B, paragraph E-1 and, beginning with fiscal year 2026-27, Title 36, section 4641-B, subsection 4-B, paragraph E-2 ; Sec. V-2. 30-A MRSA §4773 is enacted to read: §4773. Housing Production Fund The Housing Production Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Maine State Housing Authority. The fund is funded by revenue from Title 36, section 4641-A, subsection 1, paragraph A. Funds in the fund must be used by the authority to support the federal low- income housing tax credit as provided in Section 42 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the authority's rural affordable rental housing program and affordable homeownership program. Sec. V-3. 36 MRSA §4641-A, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. I, §3 and affected by §15, is amended to read: A. The rate of the tax is $2.20 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the property transferred. When the value of the property being transferred exceeds $1,000,000, an additional tax at the rate of $3.80 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the property transferred that exceeds $1,000,000 is imposed. Sec. V-4. 36 MRSA §4641-A, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. I, §3 and affected by §15, is amended to read: A. The For property owned by the entity and located in this State, the rate of the tax is $2.20 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the real property owned by the entity and located in this State transferred . When the value of the property being transferred exceeds $1,000,000, an additional tax at the rate of $3.80 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the real property transferred that exceeds $1,000,000 is imposed. Sec. V-5. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§4-B, ¶E-1, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. AAAA, §3, is amended to read: E-1. In fiscal year 2025-26 and each fiscal year thereafter , the Treasurer of State shall credit the revenues derived from the tax imposed pursuant to section 4641-A, subsection 1 in accordance with this paragraph. (1) At the beginning of the fiscal year, the Maine State Housing Authority shall certify to the Treasurer of State the amount that is necessary and sufficient to meet the authority's obligations relating to bonds issued or planned to be issued by the authority under Title 30-A, section 4864. (2) On a monthly basis, the Treasurer of State shall apply 50% of the revenues in accordance with this subparagraph. The Treasurer of State shall first pay revenues available under this subparagraph to the Maine State Housing Authority, which shall deposit the funds in the Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4863, until the amount paid equals the amount certified by the Maine State Housing Authority under subparagraph (1), after which the Treasurer of State shall credit 1/2 of any remaining revenues available under this subparagraph to the General Fund and 1/2 of any remaining revenues available under this subparagraph to the Housing First Fund established in Title 22, section 20-A, subsection 2. (3) On a monthly basis, the Treasurer of State shall credit 50% of the revenues to the Maine State Housing Authority. The Maine State Housing Authority shall deposit the funds received pursuant to this subparagraph in the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund created in Title 30-A, section 4853. Beginning July 1, 2025, the Maine State Housing Authority shall use 25% of funds transferred to the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund under this subparagraph to support the creation of new housing units, through new construction or adaptive reuse, that are affordable to low-income households. Sec. V-6. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§4-B, ¶E-2 is enacted to read: E-2. In fiscal year 2026-27 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Treasurer of State shall credit the revenues derived from the tax imposed pursuant to section 4641-A, subsection 1 in accordance with this paragraph. (1) At the beginning of the fiscal year, the Maine State Housing Authority shall certify to the Treasurer of State the amount that is necessary and sufficient to meet the authority's obligations relating to bonds issued or planned to be issued by the authority under Title 30-A, section 4864. (2) After reducing the revenue amount by the amount certified pursuant to subparagraph (1), on a monthly basis, of the remaining revenue, the Treasurer of State shall: (a) Pay 18% to the Department of Health and Human Services, which shall deposit the funds in the Housing First Fund established in Title 22, section 20-A, subsection 2; (b) Pay 32% to the Maine State Housing Authority, which shall deposit the funds in the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund created in Title 30-A, section 4853; (c) Pay 30% to the Maine State Housing Authority, which shall deposit the funds in the Housing Production Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4773 to support the federal low-income housing tax credit as provided in Section 42 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the authority's rural affordable rental housing program and affordable homeownership program; and (d) Deposit 20% in the General Fund. Sec. V-7. 36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§20, as amended by PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. E, §3 and affected by PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14, is further amended to read: 20. Controlling interests. Transfers of controlling interests in an entity with a fee interest in real property if the transfer of the real property would qualify for exemption if accomplished by deed of the real property between the parties to the transfer of the controlling interest; and Sec. V-8. 36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§21, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. E, §4 and affected by PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14, is amended to read: 21. Transfers pursuant to transfer on death deed. Any transfer of real property effectuated by a transfer on death deed pursuant to Title 18-C, Article 6, Part 4. ; and Sec. V-9. 36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§22 is enacted to read: 22. Purchases by first-time home buyers participating in certain mortgage loan programs. Deeds to property to purchasers who receive financial assistance through the Maine State Housing Authority's first-time home-buyer mortgage loan programs. The exemption under this subsection applies to both the buyer and the seller. Sec. V-10. Effective date. This Part takes effect November 1, 2025. PART W Sec. W-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Community-based Greenhouse - Bureau of Agriculture Other Special Revenue Funds account. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Community-based Greenhouse - Bureau of Agriculture Other Special Revenue Funds account for one-time funding for grants for durable greenhouse structures, including glass and polycarbonate structures, and associated siting and installation costs to schools, community centers and other eligible public entities as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for shared and educational uses and to enhance community-based opportunities for food production. PART X Sec. X-1. 22 MRSA §3024, first ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. EEE, §1, is further amended to read: The salary of the Chief Medical Examiner of the State must be set by the Governor. Other nonsalaried medical examiners and nonsalaried medicolegal death investigators, upon the submission of their completed report to the Chief Medical Examiner, must be paid a fee of up to $100 $150 for an inspection and view and are entitled to receive travel expenses to be calculated at the mileage rate currently paid to state employees pursuant to Title 5, section 8. An additional fee of $50 may be authorized by the Chief Medical Examiner for payment to other nonsalaried medical examiners and nonsalaried medicolegal death investigators for visits to death scenes other than hospitals. Sec. X-2. 22 MRSA §3024, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 113, §3, is further amended to read: The Chief Medical Examiner may, in an unusual circumstance as determined by the Chief Medical Examiner, prescribe a special fee for the service of a medical examiner or medicolegal death investigator or for any consultant service the Chief Medical Examiner determines necessary. A special fee prescribed by the Chief Medical Examiner under this paragraph may not include a fee for a standard blood, urine or vitreous collection. PART Y Sec. Y-1. Transfer to Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $1,250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Other Special Revenue Funds account for the purpose of funding unmet capital construction and repair needs for state dams. PART Z Sec. Z-1. 34-A MRSA §1403, sub-§8, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 127, §3, is amended to read: C. The commissioner may contract with the Attorney General of the United States or officer designated by the Congress for the care, custody, subsistence, education, treatment and training of any prisoner or juvenile accepted under this section. All sums paid pursuant to contracts authorized by this section shall accrue to the General Fund subsection . (1) Except as provided in subparagraph (2), all sums paid pursuant to contracts authorized by this paragraph must accrue to the General Fund. (2) Sums paid by the United States Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service pursuant to a contract authorized by this paragraph must accrue to the department for deposit into the client benefit welfare accounts at the department's correctional facilities. Sums accrued to the department under this paragraph may not exceed $250,000 each fiscal year. Any sums paid pursuant to contracts under this subparagraph in excess of $250,000 each fiscal year must accrue to the General Fund. PART AA Sec. AA-1. Department of Corrections; transfer of funds for overtime expenses. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Corrections, by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor, may transfer funds in the Personal Services, All Other or Capital Expenditures line categories between accounts within the same fund for the purposes of paying overtime expenses in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART BB Sec. BB-1. Transfers and adjustments to position count; Department of Corrections. The Commissioner of Corrections shall review the current organizational structure of the Department of Corrections to improve organizational efficiency and cost- effectiveness and shall recommend to the State Budget Officer transfers of positions and available balances. In accordance with the requirements of this section and notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Budget Officer shall transfer the position counts and available balances by financial order, in accordance with the recommendations of the commissioner, from July 1st to December 1st of each fiscal year of the 2026-2027 biennium. Position adjustments made after December 1st and on or before June 30th of each fiscal year may not be considered an adjustment to position count or appropriations. The transfer and adjustment authorized by this section must comply with the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585. Any transfer or adjustment pursuant to this section that would result in a program or mission change or facility closure must be reported by the Bureau of the Budget to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters for review before the associated financial order is submitted to the Governor for approval; these transfers are considered adjustments to authorized position count, appropriations and allocations. PART CC Sec. CC-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Corrections. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Corrections is authorized to transfer the available balances of appropriations and allocations in the Personal Services line category in the Long Creek Youth Development Center program after all salary, benefit and other obligations have been met to the All Other line category of the program in order to fund juvenile community programs and services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART DD Sec. DD-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Department of Corrections, Administration - Corrections. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $3,661,559 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Corrections, Administration - Corrections, Other Special Revenue Funds account for one-time implementation costs of the offender management system. PART EE Sec. EE-1. 20-A MRSA §13007, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2017, c. 235, §6 and affected by §41, is further amended to read: C. Report and pay $75,000 in each fiscal year from fees collected pursuant to subsection 1 to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the National Board Certification Scholarship Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Education; and Sec. EE-2. 20-A MRSA §13007, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2021, c. 694, §1 and affected by §4, is further amended to read: D. Report and pay in each fiscal year from fees collected pursuant to subsection 1 to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the National Board Certification Salary Supplement Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Education an amount sufficient to fund all salary supplements for national board- certified teachers as described in section 13013-A, subsections 1 and 2. If the fees are insufficient to fully fund the annual national board certification salary supplements, general purpose aid must be appropriated to fund the balance. ; and Sec. EE-3. 20-A MRSA §13007, sub-§2, ¶E is enacted to read: E. Report and pay in each fiscal year from fees collected pursuant to subsection 1 to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Higher Education Administrative Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the department established under section 10017 an amount sufficient to fund annual dues of the New England Board of Higher Education established under Title 5, section 12004-K, subsection 2. PART FF Sec. FF-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2025-26. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2025-26 only, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $750,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been made, to the All Other line category in order to fund temporary clerk services, marshal services contracts, guardians ad litem, interpreters and mental health services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order on the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. FF-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2026-27. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27 only, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $750,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been made, to the All Other line category in order to fund temporary clerk services, marshal services contracts, guardians ad litem, interpreters and mental health services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order on the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART GG Sec. GG-1. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices; Maine Clean Election Act program; General Fund transfer to Maine Clean Election Fund. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1124, subsection 2, paragraph B, the State Controller shall transfer $3,000,000, currently authorized to be transferred on or before January 1, 2027, from the General Fund to the Maine Clean Election Fund on or before July 1, 2026. PART HH Sec. HH-1. Rename Learning Systems Team program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Learning Systems Team program within the Department of Education is renamed the Federal Programs Team program. PART II Sec. II-1. 36 MRSA §2892, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2025, c. 2, Pt. II, §3, is further amended to read: For state fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2004, a tax is imposed annually against each hospital in the State. The tax is equal to 2.23% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's taxable year. Beginning January 1, 2025, the tax for acute care hospitals , psychiatric hospitals except for the Riverview Psychiatric Center and the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and rehabilitation hospitals is equal to 3.25% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2022. Beginning January 1, 2025, the tax does not apply to critical access hospitals. For the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2002. For the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2003. For state fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2006 but before July 1, 2008, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2004. Sec. II-2. 36 MRSA §2893, sub-§2-A, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. JJ, §5, is amended to read: C. For a facility licensed as a psychiatric hospital by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, section 1817, except the Riverview Psychiatric Center and the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, an amount equal to 2.23% 3.25% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2022 multiplied by one-half on or before May 15, 2025 . Sec. II-3. Form and timing of payments by private psychiatric hospitals. A psychiatric hospital subject to the tax imposed by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 377 shall submit to the assessor a return on a form prescribed and furnished by the assessor and pay the tax by the 30th day following the effective date of this Part. Any amounts paid to the assessor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 2893, subsection 2-A, paragraph C between January 1, 2025 and the effective date of this Act must be deducted from the total amount owed by the hospital pursuant to that paragraph. Sec. II-4. Supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services, from the amounts appropriated and allocated, shall determine a consistent and reasonable allocation method to distribute supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. Total payment amounts may not exceed the lower of the amount appropriated for supplemental payments to psychiatric hospitals by this Act and the amount by which any payment would cause the department to exceed allowable aggregate upper payment limits as determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These payments must be allocated based on a consistent allocation method subject to United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approval from total supplemental pool amounts as follows: 1. A supplemental pool amount based on the tax owed by psychiatric hospitals in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 as the result of the incremental increase in the hospital tax rate imposed by this Part, for twice-annual supplemental payments in those fiscal years; and 2. A supplemental pool amount based on the tax owed by psychiatric hospitals in fiscal year 2024-25 as the result of the retroactive application of the incremental increase in the hospital tax rate imposed by this Part, for a one-time supplemental payment in fiscal year 2025-26. Supplemental payments must continue until implementation of reimbursement reform for psychiatric hospitals, at which point the supplemental payments must be discontinued and the associated spending must be invested in direct reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital services. Sec. II-5. Federal approval. The Department of Health and Human Services shall submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services any state plan amendments or waivers determined necessary in order to accomplish the purposes of this Part. Sec. II-6. Retroactivity. Those sections of this Part that amend the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 2892 and section 2893, subsection 2-A, paragraph C apply retroactively to January 1, 2025. PART JJ Sec. JJ-1. Attrition savings. Notwithstanding Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part H or any other provision of law to the contrary, the attrition rate for the 2026-2027 biennium is 6% for judicial branch and executive branch departments and agencies only. The attrition rate for subsequent biennia is 1.6%. Sec. JJ-2. Calculation and transfer; attrition savings. The State Budget Officer shall calculate the amount of the savings in section 3 that applies against each General Fund account for all executive branch departments and agencies statewide and shall transfer the amounts by financial order upon the approval of the Governor. These transfers are considered adjustments to appropriations in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The State Budget Officer shall submit to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs a report of the transferred amounts no later than October 1, 2025. Sec. JJ-3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Executive Branch Departments and Independent Agencies - Statewide 0017 Initiative: Reduces funding to reflect additional savings from an increase in the attrition rate from 5% to 6%. This savings is in addition to the savings pursuant to Public Law 2025, chapter 2 from recognizing an increase in attrition from 1.6% to 5%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Reduces funding to reflect additional savings from an increase in the attrition rate from 5% to 6%. This savings is in addition to the savings pursuant to Public Law 2025, chapter 2 from recognizing an increase in attrition from 1.6% to 5%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($617,683) ($629,678) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($617,683) ($629,678) JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($617,683) ($629,678) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($617,683) ($629,678) SECTION TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($6,303,995) ($6,519,101) __________ __________ SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($6,303,995) ($6,519,101) PART KK Sec. KK-1. Transfer; Department of Education, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools and Preschool Special Education Program Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $21,000,000 of the unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Education, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program, General Fund account, All Other line category to the Department of Education, Preschool Special Education Program Fund, General Fund account, All Other line category. PART LL Sec. LL-1. Lapsed balances; Legislature; June 30, 2026. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,128,587 of unencumbered balance forward from the Legislature program, General Fund carrying account, Personal Services line category within the Legislature lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. Sec. LL-2. Lapsed balances; Legislature; June 30, 2027. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,152,225 of unencumbered balance forward from the Legislature program, General Fund carrying account, Personal Services line category within the Legislature lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2027. PART MM Sec. MM-1. Fiscal year 2024-25 year-end unappropriated surplus; 5th priority transfer. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, as the next priority after the transfers authorized pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, sections 1507 and 1511, the transfer of $2,500,000 for the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital pursuant to Title 5, section 1536 and the transfers to the Retiree Health Insurance Internal Service Fund pursuant to Title 5, section 1519 and after all required deductions of appropriations, budgeted financial commitments and adjustments considered necessary by the State Controller have been made, the State Controller shall transfer up to $24,000,000 from the available balance of the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the MaineCare Stabilization Fund established in Title 22, section 3174-KK. PART NN Sec. NN-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $1,376,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account to support Capital Expenditures. PART OO Sec. OO-1. Personal Services balances; Maine Health Data Organization; transfers authorized. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Maine Health Data Organization is authorized to transfer up to $300,000 in each fiscal year of available balances of Personal Services allocations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category in the Maine Health Data Organization Other Special Revenue Funds account. PART PP Sec. PP-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Maine State Housing Authority, Housing Authority - State. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $3,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Maine State Housing Authority, Housing Authority - State, Other Special Revenue Funds account to support a manufactured home and mobile home park preservation and assistance program. Program funds must be prioritized for the purpose of maintaining housing affordability in manufactured home and mobile home parks, including by supporting ownership by mobile home owners' associations, resident-owned housing cooperatives or other nonprofit organizations. Funds may also be used to prevent homelessness among those negatively impacted by the sale or change of use of such parks. Before June 30, 2027, unobligated amounts remaining from this transfer must be transferred to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART QQ Sec. QQ-1. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§4-B, ¶E-3 is enacted to read: E-3. Notwithstanding paragraphs E-1 and E-2, the State Controller shall first credit $4,847,891 of the revenues available to the Maine State Housing Authority for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4853 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the General Fund and $5,147,141 of the revenues available to the Maine State Housing Authority for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund in fiscal year 2026-27 to the General Fund. PART RR Sec. RR-1. 22 MRSA §1322-E, sub-§3, ¶F, as amended by PL 2007, c. 628, Pt. A, §4, is further amended to read: F. Funding for educational programs and information for owners of rental property used for residential purposes; and Sec. RR-2. 22 MRSA §1322-E, sub-§3, ¶G, as amended by PL 2023, c. 147, §1, is further amended to read: G. Implementation of the lead-safe housing registry by the department pursuant to section 1331. ; and Sec. RR-3. 22 MRSA §1322-E, sub-§3, ¶H is enacted to read: H. Funding for childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts, including, but not limited to, funding for state personnel and contracted resources dedicated to reducing lead hazard exposures and preventing harm from lead poisoning; blood lead testing and laboratory analysis; short-term relocation of families with a lead-poisoned child to a lead-safe residence; and other related costs. Sec. RR-4. 22 MRSA §1322-F, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 403, §1, is amended to read: 1. Fee imposed. Beginning July 1, 2006, a fee is imposed on manufacturers or wholesalers of paint sold in the State to support the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund under section 1322-E. The fee must be imposed at the manufacturer or wholesaler level, and until June 30, 2026, the fee must be in the amount of 25¢ per gallon of paint estimated to have been sold in the State during the prior year, as determined by rule adopted by the department. Beginning July 1, 2026, the fee imposed under this subsection must be 75¢ per gallon of paint estimated to have been sold in the State during the prior year, as determined by rule adopted by the department. Sec. RR-5. 22 MRSA §1322-F, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 403, §1, is amended to read: 2. Rules. By July 1, 2006, the The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including rules to determine which manufacturers or wholesalers of paint sold in the State are responsible for the fees imposed under subsection 1 and rules establishing the estimated number of gallons of paint sold in the State in the prior year for each manufacturer and rules determining the manner of payment. The rules must provide for waivers of payment for manufacturers and wholesalers of paint that is sold in low quantities in the State. The costs for development of these rules and for administration of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund must be reimbursed from the fees collected. The rules must specify that the first payment of fees is due by April 1, 2007 the fees imposed beginning July 1, 2026 is due by October 1, 2026 . Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. PART SS Sec. SS-1. Transfer of interest earnings; General Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $7,178,388 from the interest earnings on the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery fund and the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP fund to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART TT Sec. TT-1. 7 MRSA §220-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 729, §1, is amended to read: 3. Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund. The Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund to provide funding to achieve the purposes of the program. The department may use funds for personnel services and to contract for professional services to carry out the purposes of this section. The fund consists of any funds received from private and public sources. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. PART UU Sec. UU-1. Reimbursement; Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall seek reimbursement of costs associated with the repair of the Mackworth Island causeway through risk management administered by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1725-A; from the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency; and from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Any reimbursement received must be transferred to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account established for capital improvements and repairs to state-owned facilities. PART VV Sec. VV-1. Carrying provision; Office of the Treasurer of State, Debt Service - Treasury. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall carry forward any remaining balance in the Office of the Treasurer of State, Debt Service - Treasury program in each year of the 2026-2027 biennium into the following fiscal year. PART WW Sec. WW-1. Judges and justices salary adjustment. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, the State Court Administrator shall increase the salaries of the judges and justices on the Supreme Judicial Court and each Superior Court and District Court by 3% total in each fiscal year. PART XX Sec. XX-1. 34-B MRSA §1203-B, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 2-A. Licensing fees and terms. Fees and terms for licenses under this section are as follows. A. The application fee for a provisional license may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a provisional license is established pursuant to subsection 5, paragraph B. B. The application fee for a full license may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a full license is for 2 years. C. The fee for the biennial renewal of a full license may not be less than $70 nor more than $170. D. The processing fee to add a service site to an issued license may not be less than $35 nor more than $70. E. The processing fee to add a service to an issued license may not be less than $70 nor more than $140. F. A licensee under this section shall maintain a valid license. An issued license is not valid when the information on the license is no longer accurate. A processing fee not to exceed $10 must be paid to the department to secure a reissued license with accurate information. The fee applies to each license replaced. The reissued license must have the same expiration date as the replaced license. G. The transaction fee for the electronic renewal of a license may not be less than $25 nor more than $50. The transaction fee may not exceed the cost of providing the electronic renewal service. The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. PART YY Sec. YY-1. 34-B MRSA §3613, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. KKK, §1 and c. 675, §9 and amended by PL 2025, c. 2, Pt. R, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: §3613. Crisis receiving centers 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "crisis receiving center" means a center that provides immediate and short-term walk-in access to an array of both clinical and nonclinical mental health and substance use disorder crisis stabilization services to all individuals seeking care regardless of acuity or insurance coverage and within bounds of licensing. 2. Department to develop plan and serve as coordinator. The department shall develop a plan for a network of community-based crisis receiving centers across the State to support both clinical and nonclinical mental health and substance use disorder crisis stabilization services. The department shall also coordinate meetings, technical assistance and training and provide other assistance to help create, maintain and, as necessary, expand the network. 3. Guidelines. In carrying out its duties under subsection 2, the department shall: A. Consult with law enforcement agencies, municipalities, public health experts, behavioral health care providers, other states and others as appropriate; B. Assess geographical locations for maximization of community impact; C. Provide technical assistance to persons and entities across the State and providers interested in joining the network; D. Coordinate regular meetings with crisis receiving centers and provide technical assistance to crisis receiving centers; and E. Engage in continual process improvement and planning updates. PART ZZ Sec. ZZ-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; state psychiatric centers. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to transfer available balances of Personal Services appropriations and allocations in the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, the Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, the Riverview Psychiatric Center program and the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category of those programs. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART AAA Sec. AAA-1. Transfer of funds; Department of Health and Human Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer from available balances of appropriations in the All Other line category, after the deduction of all appropriations, financial commitments, other designated funds or any other transfer authorized by statute, from any account within the Department of Health and Human Services, excluding balances in the IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance and State- funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance programs, for the purpose of the information system modernization project in the department's office of aging and disability services, including the modernization of and merging of information systems within the office of aging and disability services, by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered an adjustment to appropriations. PART BBB Sec. BBB-1. Transfer of funds; Department of Health and Human Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer without a 30-day wait available balances between the State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance program and the IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance program in the All Other line category. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART CCC Sec. CCC-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence and Office for Family Independence - District. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to transfer available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Office for Family Independence program and the Office for Family Independence - District program after all financial commitments for salary, benefit, other obligations and budgetary adjustments have been made to the All Other line category in either the Office for Family Independence program or the Office for Family Independence - District program in order to provide for administrative expenses. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART DDD Sec. DDD-1. MaineCare reimbursement; hospital professional costs. The Department of Health and Human Services shall implement reimbursement of hospital professional costs at hospital-based practices related to the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45, Hospital Services at 160% of Medicare rates effective July 1, 2027. PART EEE Sec. EEE-1. Transfer of federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 savings. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any other provision of law to the contrary, until June 30, 2026, balances of appropriations and allocations in various General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds accounts in the MaineCare programs within the Department of Health and Human Services that are available as part of the increased 10% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for MaineCare home and community-based services per the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, Section 9817 may be transferred by financial order, upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor, to the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program, Home and Community Based Services - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account and the Office of MaineCare Services program, Home and Community Based Services Admin - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account within the department to be used for federally authorized purposes. Sec. EEE-2. Transfer between Other Special Revenue Funds accounts. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any other provision of law to the contrary, until June 30, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer balances of appropriations and allocations by financial order, upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor, between the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program, Home and Community Based Services - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account and the Office of MaineCare Services program, Home and Community Based Services Admin - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account within the department. PART FFF Sec. FFF-1. Transfer of funds from unencumbered balance forward; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer funds by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor from the unencumbered balance forward in the Office of MaineCare Services program, General Fund account to the All Other line category in the Office of MaineCare Services program, General Fund account to be used for the Medicaid Enterprise System modernization project. PART GGG Sec. GGG-1. Cost-of-living adjustment for certain MaineCare reimbursement rates. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Health and Human Services shall submit the required methodology notice necessary to seek approval from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for reimbursement rates subject to rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Sections 23, 25 and 46 effective July 1, 2025, and Sections 60, 89 and 90 effective January 1, 2026, and rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Sections 30; 31; 40; 45; 50; 91; 93; 97, Appendices B, C, D, E and F; and 102 effective July 1, 2025, and Sections 2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 65, 67, 92, 96 and 103 effective January 1, 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment must be determined based on appropriations and allocations available for the purpose of making cost-of-living adjustments. PART HHH Sec. HHH-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,400,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part QQ. Sec. HHH-2. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,500,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part JJ. Sec. HHH-3. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $900,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part MM. Sec. HHH-4. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $953,300 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part HH. Sec. HHH-5. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Children. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,000,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Children, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part AA. PART III Sec. III-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $550,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, General Fund carrying account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. PART JJJ Sec. JJJ-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $4,500,000 of unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. PART KKK Sec. KKK-1. Carrying balance in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27; Maine Commission on Public Defense Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the State Controller shall carry forward for the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services any remaining balance in the Personal Services line category in the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services program, General Fund account to the next fiscal year. The funds carried forward may be transferred to the All Other line category to support contracted attorney costs. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. KKK-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Maine Commission on Public Defense Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is authorized to transfer up to $2,500,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been met, to the All Other line category in order to fund costs associated with assigned legal counsel. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART LLL Sec. LLL-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $5,000,000 of unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Health and Human Services, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. PART MMM Sec. MMM-1. Transfer of funds; Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carrying account. On or before August 1, 2025, the State Controller shall transfer $100,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of one replacement aircraft engine and propeller. On or before August 1, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $100,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of one replacement aircraft engine and propeller. Sec. MMM-2. Transfer of funds; Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carrying account. On or before August 1, 2025, the State Controller shall transfer $125,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of boat, motor and trailer replacements. On or before August 1, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $125,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of boat, motor and trailer replacements. Sec. MMM-3. Transfer of funds; Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carrying account. On or before August 1, 2025, the State Controller shall transfer $250,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Administrative - Services Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, General Fund account for the upgrade of regional offices for compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and energy efficiency. On or before August 1, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $200,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, General Fund account for the upgrade of regional offices for compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and energy efficiency. PART NNN Sec. NNN-1. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶D, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. D, §2, is amended to read: D. A resident combination hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 and permits hunting of all legal species, subject to the permit requirements in subchapter 3. Sec. NNN-2. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶E, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. D, §2, is amended to read: E. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 and permits hunting of all legal species, subject to the permit requirements in subchapter 3. Sec. NNN-3. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶J, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. D, §2, is amended to read: J. A nonresident combination hunting and fishing license is $150 $169 . Sec. NNN-4. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§7, ¶B, as amended by PL 2015, c. 245, §3, is further amended to read: B. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 ; Sec. NNN-5. 12 MRSA §11109-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2023, c. 49, §2 and affected by §3, is further amended to read: 5. Fee. The fee for a super pack license is $207 $212 for residents and $182 $187 for a person holding 2 or more lifetime licenses. Sec. NNN-6. 12 MRSA §12501, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2023, c. 228, §§11 and 12, is further amended to read: 6. Schedule of fees. The fees for fishing licenses are as follows. A. A resident fishing license is $25 $30 . B. A resident combination hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 . C. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 . E. A 3-day fishing license for a resident or nonresident, valid for the 72-hour period specified on the license, is $23 $30 . F. A nonresident 7-day fishing license, valid for 7 days from date indicated on license, is $43 $62 . G. A nonresident 15-day fishing license, valid for 15 days from date indicated on license, is $47 $66 . H. A nonresident season fishing license for persons 16 years of age or older is $64 $83 . J. A one-day fishing license for a resident or nonresident, valid for the 24-hour period indicated on license, is $11 $18 . PART OOO Sec. OOO-1. 26 MRSA c. 25, sub-c. 6 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 6 TARGETED WORKFORCE INVESTMENT PROGRAM §2041. Targeted Workforce Investment Program 1. Program established. The Targeted Workforce Investment Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Department of Labor to provide training and other workforce development activities in support of industries or occupations for which there is an identified need in the state economy. 2. Administration. The Department of Labor shall administer the program and may expend funds in accordance with applicable funding agreements or as determined necessary by the commissioner. To the extent that funds are available, the program may include: A. Preapprenticeship training programs, career exploration programs and outreach efforts to build a career development network; B. Training, education and career pathway programs to develop industry-aligned skills; C. Wraparound services and case management services that are designed to connect individuals in this State, especially individuals from underrepresented communities, to in-demand jobs; D. Investments in the Maine Apprenticeship Program established under section 3202 and other job skills development programs; and E. Employer outreach and education to create sustained, quality job opportunities. 3. Agency coordination. To better prepare the State's workforce for investments in the State, state and quasi-state agencies shall coordinate with the Department of Labor on workforce development initiatives that affect the agencies and their respective industries. The agencies shall further consult with the Department of Labor when seeking funding opportunities that include workforce development as an allowable activity. 4. Funding. The Department of Labor may accept funds, public or private, and may expend the funds for purposes that are consistent with this subchapter. Any funds received under this subchapter must be deposited in a nonlapsing account and any balance remaining at the end of each fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year for use consistent with this subchapter. 5. Transfer of funds. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART PPP Sec. PPP-1. 26 MRSA §1081, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Oaths and witnesses. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commission and any duly authorized representative has the power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify official acts and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records determined necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim. Oaths and affirmations required by reason of duties performed pursuant to this chapter may be administered by any persons as may be designated for the purpose by the commissioner. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commission or any duly authorized representative, when the interests of any interested party demand, may issue commissions to take depositions to any unemployment compensation or employment security official empowered to take such depositions under this chapter or the laws of any other state, for any of the following causes: A. When the deponent resides out of or is absent from the State; B. When the deponent is bound to sea or is about to go out of the State; or C. When the deponent is so aged, infirm or sick as to be unable to attend at the place of hearing. A deposition pursuant to paragraph A, B or C must be taken by written interrogatories to be compiled by the commission, and the adverse party must be afforded an opportunity to refute such testimony before a determination is made. The deponent must be sworn and the deposition must be signed and sworn to by the deponent before admissible as testimony at a hearing before the commission. Subpoenas under this subsection must be issued pursuant to Title 5, section 9060. Sec. PPP-2. 26 MRSA §1081, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Refusal to appear. A person who without just cause fails or refuses to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records, if it is in that person's power to do so, in obedience to a subpoena of the commission or the duly authorized representative commits a Class E crime. This crime is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena duly issued by the commission or the duly authorized representative, any court of this State within the jurisdiction of which the person resides or transacts business has jurisdiction to issue to that person an order requiring the person to appear and produce evidence or testimony, and any failure to obey that order may be punished by the court as contempt of court. Sec. PPP-3. 26 MRSA §1081, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 7. Protection against self-incrimination. A person may not be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records before the commission or any duly authorized representative or in obedience to the subpoena of the commission or the duly authorized representative in any cause or proceeding before the commission or any duly authorized representative on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of that person may tend to incriminate that person or subject that person to a penalty or fine; but an individual may not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or fine for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which that individual is compelled, after having claimed privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that the individual in testifying under this subsection is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in testifying. Sec. PPP-4. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§4-A, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 641, §3, is repealed. Sec. PPP-5. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§8, as amended by PL 1987, c. 641, §4, is repealed. Sec. PPP-6. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§9-A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §5 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is repealed. Sec. PPP-7. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§10, as amended by PL 1987, c. 641, §6, is repealed. Sec. PPP-8. 26 MRSA §1194, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1987, c. 641, §10, is further amended to read: 5. Commission review. The commission may on its own motion affirm, modify or set aside any decision of the Division of Administrative Hearings on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in that case or direct the taking of additional evidence, or may permit any of the parties of that decision to initiate further appeals before it. The commission shall permit such further appeal by any of the parties interested in a decision of the Division of Administrative Hearings and by the deputy whose decision has been overruled or modified by the Division of Administrative Hearings. The commission may remove to itself or transfer to the chief administrative hearing officer Director of the Division of Administrative Hearings or to another administrative hearing officer the proceedings on any claim pending before the Division of Administrative Hearings. Any proceedings so removed to the commission shall must be heard in accordance with the requirements in subsection 3. All hearings conducted pursuant to this section may be heard by a quorum of commissioners, as defined in section 1081, subsection 3. The commission shall promptly notify the interested parties of its findings and decisions. Sec. PPP-9. 26 MRSA §1401-A, sub-§2, ¶I, as amended by PL 2025, c. 154, §2 and c. 277, §6, is further amended to read: I. The State Workforce Development Board established in section 2006; and Sec. PPP-10. 26 MRSA §1401-A, sub-§2, ¶J, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 277, §6, is amended to read: J. The Bureau of Paid Family and Medical Leave. ; and Sec. PPP-11. 26 MRSA §1401-A, sub-§2, ¶K is enacted to read: K. The Division of Administrative Hearings. Sec. PPP-12. 26 MRSA §1401-C is enacted to read: §1401-C. Division of Administrative Hearings 1. Division established. There is established within the department the Division of Administrative Hearings, referred to in this section as "the division," to hear and decide appeals from decisions pertaining to chapters 7 and 13 and any other appeals as the commissioner may require. A. The division is under the direction of the Director of the Division of Administrative Hearings, referred to in this section as "the director," appointed by the commissioner and subject to the Civil Service Law. The director must be an attorney admitted to practice law in the State. B. The director shall administer the office, supervise and assign cases to administrative hearing officers and preside at hearings as necessary. C. Administrative hearing officers shall preside at appeal proceedings. Administrative hearing officers are under the direction of the director and hired subject to the Civil Service Law. 2. Oaths and witnesses. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commissioner, the division and any duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division has the power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify official acts and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records determined necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim or the administration of this chapter. Oaths and affirmations required by reason of duties performed pursuant to this chapter may be administered by any persons as may be designated for the purpose by the commissioner. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commissioner, the division or any duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division, when the interests of any interested party demand, may issue commissions to take depositions to any unemployment compensation or employment security official empowered to take such depositions under this chapter or the laws of any other state, for any of the following causes: A. When the deponent resides out of or is absent from the State; B. When the deponent is bound to sea or is about to go out of the State; or C. When the deponent is so aged, infirm or sick as to be unable to attend at the place of hearing. A deposition pursuant to paragraph A, B or C must be taken by written interrogatories to be compiled by the commissioner or the division, and the adverse party must be afforded an opportunity to refute such testimony before a determination is made. The deponent must be sworn and the deposition must be signed and sworn to by the deponent before admissible as testimony at a hearing before the division or the commissioner. Subpoenas under this subsection must be issued pursuant to Title 5, section 9060. 3. Refusal to appear. A person who without just cause fails or refuses to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records, if it is in that person's power to do so, in obedience to a subpoena of the commissioner, the division or the duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division commits a Class E crime. This crime is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena duly issued by the commissioner, the division or the duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division, any court of this State within the jurisdiction of which the person resides or transacts business has jurisdiction to issue to that person an order requiring the person to appear and produce evidence or testimony, and any failure to obey that order may be punished by the court as contempt of court. 4. Protection against self-incrimination. A person may not be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records before the division or any duly authorized representative or in obedience to the subpoena of the division or the duly authorized representative in any cause or proceeding before the division or any duly authorized representative on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of that person may tend to incriminate that person or subject that person to a penalty or fine; but an individual may not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or fine for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which that person is compelled, after having claimed privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that the individual in testifying under this subsection is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in testifying. PART QQQ Sec. QQQ-1. 26 MRSA §1401-B, sub-§1, ¶B, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 467, §5, is amended to read: B. The commissioner shall appoint to serve at the commissioner's pleasure: (1) Deputy Commissioner; (2) Director of Legislative Affairs; (3) Director of Operations; (4) Director of Communications; (5) Director, Bureau of Labor Standards; (6) Director, Bureau of Employment Services; and (7) Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. ; and (8) Associate Commissioner. PART RRR Sec. RRR-1. 35-A MRSA §7104, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. UUU, §4, is further amended to read: 5. Funds for Communications Equipment Fund. The commission shall annually transfer $85,000 $250,000 from a state universal service fund established pursuant to this section to the Communications Equipment Fund established under Title 26, section 1419-A. If the Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services does not receive from federal or other sources funds in addition to the $85,000 $250,000 sufficient to carry out the purposes of Title 26, section 1419-A, the commission, at the request of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, may transfer from the state universal service fund to the Communications Equipment Fund an additional $100,000. The commission may require contributions to the state universal service fund in an amount necessary to collect amounts transferred pursuant to this subsection. PART SSS Sec. SSS-1. Rename Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Public Health program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Bureau of Public Health program within the Department of Marine Resources is renamed the Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture program. PART TTT Sec. TTT-1. Promotion adjustments in Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions. There is created within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions a process for promotion to Senior Bank Examiner and Principal Bank Examiner positions based on professional competency benchmarks. 1. A person employed by the bureau in a Bank Examiner position may be promoted to a Senior Bank Examiner position if that person demonstrates achievement of certain professional competency benchmarks as determined by the bureau. 2. A person employed by the bureau in a Senior Bank Examiner position may be promoted to a Principal Bank Examiner position if that person demonstrates achievement of certain professional competency benchmarks as determined by the bureau. PART UUU Sec. UUU-1. 25 MRSA §1501, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2003, c. 360, §1, is further amended to read: Subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the chief may appoint one commissioned officer of the State Police to act as the chief's deputy and 2 3 commissioned officers of the State Police to act as the chief's majors, all of whom serve at the pleasure of the chief. Subject to the Civil Service Law, the Chief of the State Police may enlist suitable persons as members of the State Police to enforce the law and employ such other employees as may be necessary. The Chief of the State Police shall make rules, subject to the approval of the State Civil Service Appeals Board, for the discipline and control of the State Police. If a deputy chief or major is removed or fails to be reappointed for any reason other than malfeasance of office and, at that time, does not have at least the number of years of creditable service necessary for a service retirement benefit pursuant to Title 5, section 17851, subsection 4, the deputy chief or major must be reinstated at the commissioned rank held at the time of the appointment with all the rights and privileges as provided by law and personnel rules. PART VVV Sec. VVV-1. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2011, c. 298, §7, is further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read: (4) Submits an application fee along with the written application to the proper issuing authority pursuant to the following schedule: (a) Resident For a resident of a municipality or unorganized territory, $35 $50 for an original application and $20 $35 for a renewal, except that a person who paid $60 for a concealed firearms permit or renewal during 1991 or 1992 is entitled to a credit toward renewal fees in an amount equal to $30 for a person who paid $60 for an original application and $45 for a person who paid $60 for a permit renewal. The credit is valid until fully utilized; and (b) Nonresident For a nonresident , $60 $80 for an original or renewal application; and Sec. VVV-2. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§15, as amended by PL 2015, c. 123, §1, is further amended to read: 15. Duty of issuing authority; application fees. The application fees submitted by the applicant as required by subsection 1, paragraph E, subparagraph (4) are subject to the following. A. If the issuing authority is other than the Chief of the State Police, $25 $40 of the fee for an original application and $15 $30 of the fee for a renewal must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. B. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority as the designee of a municipality under section 2002-A, $25 of the fee for an original application and $15 of the fee for a renewal the application fee must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. C. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority because the applicant is a resident of an unorganized territory, a nonresident or an applicant under subsection 18, the application fee must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. The fee must be applied to the expenses of administration incurred by the State Police. PART WWW Sec. WWW-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services and Department of Public Safety; lease-purchase authorization for motor vehicles for State Police. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for the acquisition of motor vehicles for the State Police. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $3,655,000 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 60 months in duration. The interest rate may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category appropriations and allocations in the State Police accounts. PART XXX Sec. XXX-1. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §1, is further amended to read: B. Six hundred ninety-nine thousand, one hundred fifty dollars in fiscal year 2001-02 to federally qualified health centers to support the infrastructure of these programs in providing primary care services to underserved populations. Forty-four thousand, two hundred fifty dollars must be provided to each federally qualified health center with an additional $8,850 for the 2nd and each additional site operated by a federally qualified health center. For the purposes of this paragraph, "site" means a site or sites operated by the federally qualified health center within its scope of service that meet all health center requirements, including providing primary care services, regardless of patients' ability to pay, 5 days a week with extended hours. If there is not sufficient funding to meet the formula in this paragraph, the $699,150 must be allocated in proportion to the formula outlined in this paragraph; and Sec. XXX-2. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §2, is further amended to read: C. Five hundred thousand dollars, beginning with fiscal year 2015-16 and continuing each fiscal year thereafter, to support access to primary medical, behavioral health and dental services to residents of the State in rural and underserved communities and to assist with provider recruitment and retention. Twenty-five thousand dollars must be provided to each federally qualified health center; and . Sec. XXX-3. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §3, is repealed. Sec. XXX-4. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §4, is repealed. Sec. XXX-5. PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §5 is repealed. Sec. XXX-6. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $4,000,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 259, subsection 3. PART YYY Sec. YYY-1. 39-A MRSA §154, sub-§6, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. R, §1, is further amended to read: A. The assessments levied under this section may not be designed to produce more than $14,700,000 beginning in the 2023-24 fiscal year revenue than is sufficient for expenditures allocated pursuant to subsection 2 and to maintain a reserve of up to 1/4 of the board's annual budget . Assessments collected that exceed the this limit by a margin of more than 10% must be used to reduce the assessment that is paid by insured employers pursuant to subsection 3. Any amount collected above the board's allocated budget and within the 10% margin must be used to create a reserve of up to 1/4 of the board's annual budget. PART ZZZ Sec. ZZZ-1. Transfer to the General Fund unappropriated surplus; Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $5,000,000 from available balance in the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART AAAA Sec. AAAA-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2025-26. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2025-26, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $80,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been met, to the All Other line category in order to fund costs associated with a market pay study. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2025
• Added: 06/23/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Drew Gattine (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 140
• Last Amended: 06/23/2025
• Last Action: House: H-B to C-A (H-777) - House: H-B to C-A (H-777)
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PA bill #HB2280 • Last Action 03/11/2026
In nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, specifically concerning the affidavits candidates must file when seeking nomination. It removes the requirement for candidates to state their street address and post office address directly within their initial nomination affidavit, instead creating a new, separate affidavit for this purpose. This new "Ascertaining Residence of Candidates" affidavit will be used solely to verify a candidate's qualifications and will be kept private, exempt from public access under the "Right-to-Know Law," which is a state law governing public access to government records. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the existing candidate affidavit, ensuring it still covers essential information like election district, eligibility, adherence to election laws, and party affiliation where applicable.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), entitled "An act concerning elections, including general, municipal, special and primary elections, the nomination of candidates, primary and election expenses and election contests; creating and defining membership of county boards of elections; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, county boards of elections, county commissioners; imposing penalties for violation of the act, and codifying, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts and parts of acts relating to elections," in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Joe Hogan (R)*, Kristin Marcell (R), Milou Mackenzie (R), Rob Kauffman (R), Thomas Kutz (R), David Rowe (R), Bud Cook (R), Shelby Labs (R), Michael Stender (R), Jessica Benham (D), Mark Gillen (R), Roni Green (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred to State Government
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MI bill #HB5691 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Drains: appeals; period to appeal apportionment or assessment costs on drain projects; modify. Amends secs. 72 & 72a of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.72 & 280.72a).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for appealing decisions made by a drain commissioner, who is an official responsible for overseeing drain projects. Specifically, it changes the timeframe within which a property owner who feels unfairly treated by a determination regarding the necessity of a drain project can file an appeal in circuit court. Previously, the appeal period was 10 days after the determination of necessity or no necessity. This bill extends the appeal period to 60 days after the determination of no necessity is filed with the drain commissioner, and establishes a new 21-day appeal period after a review under section 154 if the drain is determined to be necessary. These changes aim to provide more time for individuals to challenge decisions related to drain projects, which can involve assessments of costs on properties within a drainage district.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled"The drain code of 1956,"by amending sections 72 and 72a (MCL 280.72 and 280.72a), section 72 as amended by 2018 PA 646.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 8 : Will Snyder (D)*, Luke Meerman (R), Tom Kunse (R), Jerry Neyer (R), Angela Witwer (D), Carol Glanville (D), Joey Andrews (D), Peter Herzberg (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026
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MI bill #SB0525 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; exceptions to prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system; expand. Amends sec. 7 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.307).
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the exceptions to the prohibited use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, by state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, or their contractors when gathering information about facilities they regulate. Previously, such use was restricted unless the facility owner consented, a search warrant was obtained, or there was an imminent threat to public health or safety. This bill adds exceptions allowing drone use for inspecting roadways, highways, airports, ports, and similar infrastructure, as well as telecommunications tower facilities. It also permits drone use during recovery, assessment, or inspection efforts following a declared state of emergency, disaster, or local emergency, provided the use is limited to assisting in those efforts. The bill also clarifies that if a facility owner consents to drone use under specific conditions related to their own drone operation, the state agency must allow it under their supervision if the quality of information is sufficient, and requires the owner to provide a written statement regarding health and safety reasons for their conditions or refusal. Data collected by drones concerning regulated facilities must be provided to the owner upon request and is presumed not to be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Importantly, these restrictions do not apply to law enforcement agencies conducting investigations with drones.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled"Unmanned aircraft systems act,"by amending section 7 (MCL 259.307), as added by 2018 PA 442.
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• Introduced: 09/04/2025
• Added: 09/04/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Hertel (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure
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MD bill #HB1271 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Reparations - Board, Fund, and Excise Tax on Endowments - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Reparations Board, comprised of members appointed by various legislative leaders and the Governor, to examine past reparations and recommend grants to individuals impacted by historic inequality. It also creates the Maryland Reparations Fund, which will receive revenue from a new excise tax imposed on nonpublic institutions with endowments of at least $2 billion, with a tax rate of 4%. This fund will be used to provide grants for initiatives aimed at repairing inequities stemming from historic discrimination, and up to 20% of the fund can be used annually for the Board's administration. The bill also makes technical changes to tax laws to include this new endowment excise tax in various administrative and procedural contexts, with the new tax provisions taking effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and the overall act becoming effective July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Reparations Board to make certain examinations regarding reparations payments and make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly to provide grants to persons impacted by historic inequality; imposing an excise tax on nonpublic institutions that have an endowment of at least $2,000,000,000; requiring the revenue from the endowment excise tax to be deposited into the Maryland Reparations Fund to provide grants to persons impacted by historic inequality; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Malcolm Ruff (D)*, Gabriel Acevero (D), Frank Conaway (D), Ashanti Martínez (D), Aletheia McCaskill (D), Caylin Young (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)
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MI bill #HB5694 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Drains: other; requirements for notices of drain projects; modify. Amends secs. 6, 54, 72, 105, 106, 122, 126, 154, 157, 196, 197, 221, 391, 393, 424, 432, 433, 441, 441a, 467, 469, 489a, 519, 521, 538a, 558 & 562 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.6 et seq.) & adds sec. 436.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Drain Code of 1956 to update various provisions related to drain projects, primarily focusing on improving notification procedures and clarifying existing processes. A key addition is Section 436, which establishes standardized requirements for notices related to drain projects, mandating that all such notices must include a website address where additional information like parcel numbers and maps of the drainage district can be found, and that this information must be publicly accessible online or on the county website if no official presence is maintained. The bill also refines how existing drains and easements are recognized, clarifies procedures for releasing unused easements, and updates requirements for public notices regarding drain district designations, board of determination meetings, bid lettings, and the abandonment or vacation of drains. It also introduces provisions for the consolidation of drainage districts and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various officials and boards throughout the drain project lifecycle, ensuring greater transparency and accessibility of information for affected landowners and municipalities.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled"The drain code of 1956,"by amending sections 6, 54, 72, 105, 106, 122, 126, 154, 157, 196, 197, 221, 391, 393, 424, 432, 433, 441, 441a, 467, 469, 489a, 519, 521, 538a, 558, and 562 (MCL 280.6, 280.54, 280.72, 280.105, 280.106, 280.122, 280.126, 280.154, 280.157, 280.196, 280.197, 280.221, 280.391, 280.393, 280.424, 280.432, 280.433, 280.441, 280.441a, 280.467, 280.469, 280.489a, 280.519, 280.521, 280.538a, 280.558, and 280.562), sections 72, 105, and 122 as amended by 2018 PA 646, section 154 as amended by 2020 PA 281, section 196 as amended by 2024 PA 237, section 197 as amended by 2017 PA 62, section 221 as amended by 2020 PA 291, and section 433 as amended by 1982 PA 449, and by adding section 436.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 7 : Angela Witwer (D)*, Tom Kunse (R), Carol Glanville (D), Joey Andrews (D), Julie Brixie (D), Will Snyder (D), Peter Herzberg (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026
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SD bill #HB1139 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the state's legislative, judicial, and executive departments, as well as for state institutions, public debt interest, and common schools for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It outlines specific budget adjustments and allocations across various state agencies, including changes to federal and other fund expenditures for programs like infrastructure investment, broadband grants, and various services. The bill also details per diem compensation for members of state boards, councils, commissions, and advisory bodies, and includes provisions for the transfer of funds between different state accounts and to the general fund.
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Bill Summary: An Act to appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Committee on Appropriations Tabled, Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 0. J.J. 74
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RI bill #H8265 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Rhode Island's cannabis laws, primarily focusing on applications for licenses, the social equity assistance program, and how cannabis tax revenue is used. It clarifies that individuals with certain prior cannabis convictions will not be automatically disqualified from obtaining a cannabis license, especially if the conviction occurred more than five years before the application date, and specifies that juvenile adjudications, arrests without conviction, and expunged or annulled convictions cannot be used against an applicant. The bill also expands the definition of a "social equity applicant" to include those who have resided in disproportionately impacted areas or have family members affected by past cannabis laws, and it establishes a dedicated "disproportionately impacted areas investment fund" to support public housing, education, and health initiatives in these areas. Furthermore, the bill alters the distribution of cannabis tax revenue, directing a significant portion to the social equity assistance fund and the new disproportionately impacted areas investment fund, with specific percentages allocated to each for the first five years and then a 50/50 split thereafter, while sales tax revenue continues to go to the general fund.
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Bill Summary: This act would make several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Leo Felix (D)*, Brandon Potter (D), David Morales (D), Karen Alzate (D), Jose Batista (D), Enrique Sanchez (D), Rebecca Kislak (D), Jennifer Stewart (D), Cherie Cruz (D), Katie Kazarian (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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OH bill #HB31 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that electronic recordings be made of certain parole board hearings, specifically full parole board hearings, revocation hearings, and post-release control violation hearings, and makes these recordings public records, with exceptions for personally identifying information of victims or their families. It also grants prosecuting attorneys access to health care records from the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for specific parole and judicial release cases, particularly when an inmate's medical condition is relevant to their release consideration. The bill amends existing laws regarding public records and parole board procedures, and repeals the previous versions of these sections.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 149.43, 2929.20, 5120.115, 5120.21, 5149.10, and 5149.101 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of certain parole board hearings, to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records, and to provide the prosecuting attorney access to Department of Rehabilitation and Correction health care records for certain parole and judicial release cases.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Latyna Humphrey (D)*, Brian Stewart (R)*, Nathan Manning (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:45:00 3/11/2026 North Hearing Room)
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ME bill #LD1088 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act, which establishes comprehensive data privacy protections for Maine residents starting July 1, 2026. The law applies to businesses that process personal data of a significant number of consumers and requires controllers (businesses) to limit data collection, provide clear privacy notices, and obtain consent before processing sensitive information. Consumers gain several key rights, including the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, request corrections or deletions, obtain a copy of their data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, and certain types of profiling. The law provides special protections for children's data, requiring parental consent for processing data of children under 13 and restricting targeted advertising for children between 13 and 16. Businesses must implement reasonable data security practices, conduct data protection assessments for high-risk processing activities, and establish mechanisms for consumers to exercise their rights. The Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority, with a requirement to provide 30 days' notice before taking action, and any penalties will be deposited into a new Maine Privacy Fund. The bill also repeals existing law governing broadband internet customer privacy and mandates a report to the legislature by January 1, 2028, to evaluate the law's implementation.
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Bill Summary: This bill enacts the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act, which takes effect July 1, 2026. The Act regulates the collection, use, processing, disclosure, sale and deletion of nonpublicly available personal data that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual who is a resident of the State, referred to in the Act as a "consumer," by a person that conducts business in this State or that produces products or services targeted to residents of this State, referred to in the Act as a "controller." Under the Act, a controller must limit the collection of personal data to what is adequate, relevant and reasonably necessary in relation to the purposes for which the controller processes that data, as disclosed in a privacy notice specifying the categories of personal data processed by the controller, the purposes for processing the personal data, the categories of personal data transferred to 3rd parties and the categories of 3rd parties to whom personal data is shared. The Act also requires a controller to process the minimum amount of personal data reasonably necessary, adequate or relevant for each disclosed processing purpose. A consumer has the right, under the Act, to confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer's personal data; to require the controller to correct inaccuracies in or delete the consumer's personal data; to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data; and to opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data for purposes of targeted advertising, sale or profiling in furtherance of decisions about the consumer's access to financial or lending services, housing, insurance, education, criminal justice, employment opportunities, health care services and essential goods and services. The privacy notice must describe how a consumer may exercise these rights. The controller must obtain the affirmative, informed consent of a consumer before processing the consumer's sensitive data, including data revealing the consumer's race or ethnic origins, religious beliefs, mental or physical health conditions or diagnoses, sexual orientation or citizenship or immigration status; genetic or biometric data; precise geolocation data; complete social security, driver's license or nondriver identification card number; specific financial or account access information; data of a known child who has not attained 13 years of age; or data concerning the consumer's status as the victim of a crime. If the controller knows that the consumer has not attained 13 years of age, the controller may not process the consumer's data for any purpose without parental consent. If the controller knows or willfully disregards that the consumer is at least 13 years of age but has not attained 16 years of age, the controller may not process the consumer's data for targeted advertising and must obtain the consumer's consent before processing the consumer's data for sale. The Act prohibits a controller from processing data in a manner that discriminates against a person in violation of state or federal law. A controller is also prohibited from retaliating against a consumer for exercising the consumer's rights under the Act, except that a controller may offer different prices or selection of goods in connection with a consumer's voluntary participation in a bona fide loyalty or discount program. A controller must establish, implement and maintain reasonable data security practices and a retention schedule that requires the deletion or de-identification of personal data when retention of the data is no longer reasonably necessary and relevant to the purposes for which data is processed or when deletion of the data is required by law. Beginning July 1, 2026, if a controller engages in a data processing activity that presents a heightened risk of harm to a consumer, including processing any data for targeted advertising, sale or profiling or any processing of sensitive data, the controller must conduct and document a data protection assessment to identify and weigh the benefits and potential risks of the processing activity. The controller may be required to disclose the data protection assessment to the Attorney General, who must keep it confidential, when the assessment is relevant to an investigation conducted by the Attorney General. The Act further prohibits any person from establishing a geofence within 1,750 feet of any in-person health care facility in the State, other than the operator of the facility, for the purpose of identifying, tracking, collecting data from or sending a notification regarding consumer health data to consumers who enter that area. The provisions of the Act do not apply to specifically enumerated persons, including the State, political subdivisions of the State and federally recognized Indian tribes in the State; financial institutions or their affiliates subject to the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act that are directly and solely engaged in financial activities; state-licensed and authorized insurers that are in compliance with applicable Maine laws governing insurer data security and data privacy; and persons that both processed the personal data of fewer than 25,000 consumers in the preceding calendar year and derived no more than 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. The Act also does not apply to persons that controlled or processed the personal data for purposes other than completing payment transactions of fewer than 100,000 consumers in the preceding calendar year, except that, beginning January 1, 2028, this exception applies only to persons that controlled or processed the personal data for purposes other than completing payment transactions of fewer than 50,000 consumers in the preceding calendar year. In addition, the provisions of the Act do not apply to specifically enumerated types of data, including: nonpublic personal information regulated under the federal Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act; protected health information under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; personal data regulated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; data processed and maintained by the controller regarding an applicant for employment or employee to the extent the data is collected and used within the context of that role; and data necessary for the controller to administer benefits. The Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act also does not prohibit controllers from engaging in specifically enumerated activities, including complying with Maine or federal law; complying with investigations or subpoenas from governmental authorities including the Federal Government and the government of the State or a federally recognized Indian tribe in the State; cooperating with federal, Maine or tribal law enforcement agencies; providing a product or service specifically requested by the consumer; protecting life and physical safety of consumers and preventing or responding to security incidents; and conducting internal product research, effectuating a product recall or performing other internal operations aligned with the expectations of a consumer. Violations of the Act may be enforced exclusively by the Attorney General under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. Absent a showing of immediate irreparable harm, the Attorney General is required to provide a potential defendant with at least 30 days' notice prior to initiating an enforcement action, during which time the potential defendant may confer with the Attorney General to avoid the action. Any civil penalties, attorney's fees or costs awarded to the State for a violation of the Act must be deposited in the Maine Privacy Fund, which is established to provide funding for the enforcement staff and activities of the Department of the Attorney General. The Act further requires the Attorney General to submit a report by January 1, 2028 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters regarding the operation and implementation of the Act. The committee may report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 133rd Legislature. The bill also repeals the current law governing the privacy of broadband Internet access service customer personal information because broadband Internet access service providers are subject to the provisions of the Act.
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• Introduced: 03/14/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Rachel Henderson (R)*, Jennifer Poirier (R), Tiffany Roberts (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/14/2025
• Last Action: House: C-A (H-718) - House: C-A (H-718)
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MS bill #HB1739 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Corrections Overview Task Force; establish and repeal Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new Corrections Overview Task Force, composed of thirteen members including legislative committee chairs, the Commissioner of Corrections, the State Public Defender, a circuit court judge, the Executive Director of PEER (Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review), the Chair of the Parole Board, the Commissioner of Public Safety, the President of the Sheriffs' Association, the Attorney General, and an advocate for offenders and families, to analyze data on inmate deaths, suicides, and program effectiveness, track recommendations from previous task forces, assess parole issues and inmate transition readiness, monitor drug use and educational programs, review sentencing standards and crime classifications, and submit annual reports with recommendations for improvements and cost control; it also mandates the task force to examine unexpected inmate fatalities, develop recommendations for the Department of Corrections and legislature to prevent future deaths, and issue public reports and corrective action plans within specific timelines, while also repealing the existing Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force and transferring its duties to the new task force, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Establish The Corrections Overview Task Force; To Provide The Membership Of The Task Force; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of Such Task Force; To Amend Sections 47-5-10, 47-5-473, 47-5-579 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Duties Shall Be Performed By The Corrections Overview Task Force Rather Than The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force; To Repeal Section 47-5-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force As Well As Provides Its Duties, Is Repealed; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Becky Currie (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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TN bill #SB0269 • Last Action 03/11/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," establishes a producer responsibility program for packaging materials to promote recycling, reuse, and composting, aiming to create jobs and reduce landfill waste. Producers of goods will be required to join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), which will be a nonprofit entity responsible for implementing a plan to manage the lifecycle of certain packaging materials. This plan will involve needs assessments, financing mechanisms based on producer dues that vary by material type and recycled content, and strategies for waste reduction, reuse, and composting. The bill also creates a Producer Responsibility Program Advisory Board to advise on these plans, defines terms like "covered materials" (packaging materials, with specific exemptions for things like long-term storage packaging or certain regulated products) and "covered entities" (residences, schools, nonprofits, and government entities), and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Environment and Conservation, PROs, producers, and service providers in administering the program. The act includes provisions for enforcement, penalties for non-compliance, and specifies that certain counties must operate under the program as service providers, while others have the option to participate.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2025
• Added: 01/23/2025
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Steve Southerland (R)*, Sara Kyle (D), Charlane Oliver (D), Raumesh Akbari (D), Jeff Yarbro (D), Becky Massey (R), Joey Hensley (R), Janice Bowling (R), Richard Briggs (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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OH bill #SB357 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Expand violent offender database; revise database availability
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the definition of "violent offender" to include individuals convicted of certain felony violations of section 2903.18 of the Revised Code, and it mandates that information collected for the violent offender database, which includes details like name, address, employment, and distinguishing marks, be made publicly accessible online. Furthermore, the bill requires that this database information be available through LEADS (Law Enforcement Automated Data System), a system used by law enforcement, and ensures that LEADS will prominently flag when an officer is viewing the information of a registered violent offender. This aims to increase public awareness and law enforcement access to information about violent offenders.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 2903.41, 2903.42, and 2903.43 and to enact section 5503.102 of the Revised Code to expand the violent offender database, to make public records in that database available on the internet, and to make the database information available through LEADS.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Theresa Gavarone (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor (09:45:00 3/11/2026 North Hearing Room)
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FL bill #H0511 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Pub. Rec./Code Inspector Body Cameras
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new public records exemption for body camera recordings made by code inspectors (local government officials who enforce building, zoning, and property maintenance codes) under specific circumstances. The bill defines a body camera as a wearable device recording audio and video during official duties and establishes that recordings taken in private residences, healthcare facilities, or places a reasonable person would consider private are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The bill allows disclosure of these recordings in limited situations, such as to the person recorded, their personal representative, or pursuant to a court order, which must consider factors like potential harm to reputation, privacy interests, and the necessity of disclosure. Local governments must retain these body camera recordings for at least 90 days and are required to follow specific guidelines when releasing any portions of the recordings. The exemption applies retroactively and is subject to future legislative review, with an automatic repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts the provision. The bill's sponsors argue that this exemption is necessary to protect sensitive personal information and help code inspectors perform their duties more effectively, while still preserving the ability to review the accuracy of code inspection work.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for retroactive application; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; directing the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State to adopt a specified retention requirement for certain body camera recordings by a specified date; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/21/2025
• Added: 11/22/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Bill Partington (R)*, Chuck Brannan (R), Kim Kendall (R), Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 11/21/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 506
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NJ bill #A4671 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Agriculture Retention and Development Act to create two alternate voting members for each County Agriculture Development Board (CADB), which are local bodies responsible for agricultural land preservation and development. These alternate members, serving four-year terms, will be able to vote in place of a regular voting member if that member is absent or disqualified. One alternate will represent the general public and the other will be actively engaged in farming, mirroring the existing composition of the boards. The alternate member with a farming background will be appointed similarly to the farming representatives, and the public alternate will be appointed like the public representatives, ensuring that voting power remains balanced between these groups when regular members are unavailable.
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Bill Summary: This bill amends the "Agriculture Retention and Development Act" by creating alternate members on County Agriculture Development Boards (CADB) who are able to vote in the absence or disqualification of a voting member. This bill would require each CADB to have two alternate members, one of whom represents the general public and one of whom is actively engaged in farming. These alternate members would each serve for a term of four years and may vote in place of an appointed voting member of their respective appointment background, should a voting member be absent or disqualified. The alternate voting member may participate in discussions of the proceedings when not voting. The alternate member with a farming background would be appointed in the same manner as the four members actively engaged in farming, and the alternate member representing the general public would be appointed in the same manner as the three members representing the general public.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Aura Dunn (R)*, Dawn Fantasia (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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NJ bill #A4640 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Establishes certain safety requirements concerning transportation network companies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes enhanced safety requirements for transportation network companies (TNCs), which are services that use digital networks to connect riders with drivers for prearranged rides. Key provisions include prohibiting individuals with certain criminal convictions or those who allow unauthorized use of their driver profiles from using TNC platforms, and requiring drivers with such convictions to notify the TNC within 48 hours. TNCs must implement a zero-tolerance policy for specific crimes against drivers and riders, investigate complaints, and revoke access if allegations are corroborated, with a process for reconsideration. The bill mandates that TNCs verify authorized drivers, continuously audio record all prearranged rides, and offer optional video recording at no extra cost to riders, with drivers required to display signs indicating recording is in progress. TNCs are also prohibited from altering rider or driver ratings unless motivated by bias or fraud, and from allowing drivers or riders to offer food or beverages to others. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) is authorized to conduct compliance checks. TNCs must develop additional safety policies, distribute them to the commission and Attorney General, and provide annual reports on safety incidents and discrimination. The bill also creates legal avenues for individuals injured due to violations and voids certain contract provisions that attempt to limit TNC liability or waive rights related to sexual misconduct or assault.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes certain safety requirements for transportation network company (TNC) drivers and riders. Specifically, the bill prohibits an applicant or driver from utilizing a TNC's digital network and providing prearranged rides if the applicant or driver has been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to certain crimes or allows an unauthorized individual to use the applicant's or driver's authorized driver profile. The bill requires applicants and drivers who have been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to certain crimes to notify a TNC within 48 hours after the conviction was pronounced or the plea was entered. Additionally, the bill requires each TNC to establish and implement a zero tolerance policy (policy) on certain crimes against drivers and riders and to develop a procedure for investigating complaints alleging violations of the policy. If the results of the investigation corroborate the complaint, the TNC is required to revoke the driver's or rider's access to the digital network. The bill requires each TNC to establish procedures by which the driver or rider may submit a request for reconsideration and by which the TNC may resolve the request for reconsideration. The bill requires each TNC to establish certain verification methods to ensure that the driver providing a prearranged ride is the authorized driver. Each prearranged ride is to be continuously audio recorded and, if the driver or rider elects, video recorded, using technology provided by and maintained by the TNC, at no additional expense to the rider. Drivers are to display signs indicating the prearranged ride is being audio recorded and, if applicable, video recorded. The bill establishes certain requirements regarding data obtained and records maintained by TNCs and prohibits TNCs from altering any ratings or reviews assigned by riders and drivers, unless the ratings or reviews are motivated by bias or fraud. Further, the bill requires TNCs to prohibit drivers and riders from offering, selling, or otherwise providing food or beverage to another driver or rider and authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to conduct randomized compliance checks. Under the bill, TNCs are to establish additional safety policies, which policies and any updates to the policies are to be distributed to the commission, the Attorney General, and the drivers. Finally, the bill establishes certain causes of action for certain individuals who have been injured due to a violation of certain provisions of the bill and requires TNCs to issue annual reports to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the number of reported instances of certain crimes and discrimination. Under the bill, "authorized driver profile" means a TNC driver's unique user profile on a TNC's digital network, which profile displays the driver's name and other identifying information, and is authorized by the TNC for the purpose of providing prearranged rides.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cody Miller (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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NJ bill #A4556 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Requires municipalities to accept complaints and provide certain municipal announcements by electronic means.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires municipalities to establish electronic systems for residents to submit complaints and receive important municipal announcements, aiming to increase transparency and accessibility. Specifically, municipalities must provide an online form on their website, if they have one, for people to submit complaints electronically to the municipal clerk or their designated representative. If a municipality lacks its own website, the Department of Community Affairs will host this complaint form and forward submissions. Additionally, municipalities must set up a system allowing residents to sign up for electronic notifications, such as through email, text messages, or social media, for various types of municipal information. This includes public meeting notices, meeting minutes, approved budgets, declared emergencies, urgent public health and safety alerts, and significant traffic changes like road closures, as defined by the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act." Crucially, the implementation of these electronic systems is contingent upon funding being made available to the municipalities through state appropriations, grants, or other sources, to comply with constitutional provisions regarding unfunded mandates.
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Bill Summary: This bill would require municipalities to have electronic systems in place to receive complaints and to provide certain municipal announcements. The complaint system required by the bill would allow an individual to fill out and transmit a complaint form on the Internet website of the municipality. The notification system would allow an individual to sign up to receive electronic announcements of certain municipal information through e-mail, text messages, social media, or other electronic means. While many municipalities already have such systems in place, many do not. This bill would require all municipalities to have these systems in order to ensure that all residents of the State receive the benefits of these transparency measures. In light of the unfunded mandate provisions of the State Constitution, under which a State law may be declared unconstitutional if it does not authorize resources other than the property tax to offset the additional direct expenditures required for its implementation, this bill would only require the implementation of these electronic systems if funding is made available for those purposes through State appropriations, grants, or otherwise.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carol Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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NJ bill #A4540 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Requires school districts and nonpublic schools to develop emergency operations plans; requires school districts to provide instruction on environmental and natural disasters to students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all school districts and nonpublic schools must create and maintain comprehensive emergency operations plans to ensure essential school functions continue during any crisis, such as fires, active shooters, natural disasters, environmental disasters, or pandemics. These plans must identify critical operations, personnel, and procedures, and be coordinated with local and state emergency responders, aligning with municipal emergency plans. The plans will be reviewed by the Commissioner of Education, the State Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Health, and the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and must be updated and resubmitted every five years or after any emergency incident. Importantly, these plans will be considered confidential and not subject to public records requests. Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide students with annual instruction on their roles and responsibilities during emergencies, and for school districts to integrate lessons on environmental and natural disasters into their K-12 curricula across science, health, and social studies, focusing on preparedness and evacuation procedures.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires school districts and nonpublic schools to develop emergency operations plans. The bill also requires school districts to provide instruction on environmental and natural disasters to students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12. Under the bill, the board of education of each school district and the chief school administrator of each nonpublic school is required to develop and coordinate an emergency operations plan to ensure the continuity of essential school functions under all circumstances. The plan is required to identify a baseline of preparedness for all potential emergencies and be coordinated with State and local authorities. The bill requires the plan to include, but not be limited to, the following components: identification of essential functions, programs, and personnel; procedures to implement the plan; delegation of authority and lines of succession; identification of alternative facilities and related infrastructure, including those for communications; identification and protection of vital records and databases; and schedules and procedures for periodic tests, training, and exercises. The plan will be consistent with the local emergency operations plan of the municipality or municipalities in which the school district or nonpublic school is located. The bill directs the board of education or chief school administrator to adopt and submit for review an emergency operations plan to the Commissioner of Education, the State Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Health, and the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness within six months of the bill's effective date. The board or administrator will be required to review, update, and resubmit the plan to the offices every five years. Under the bill, the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, the State Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Health, and the Commissioner of Education will be required to review the emergency operations plans submitted and, when necessary, make recommendations for a plan's improvement. An emergency operation plan prepared pursuant to this bill will not be considered a government record under the State's open public records act and, therefore, will not be available for public inspection, copying, or the purchase of copies. The bill also requires the board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school to ensure that students enrolled in the school district or nonpublic school annually receive appropriate instruction related to the emergency operations plan adopted by the board of education or chief school administrator. The instruction will include the expectations and responsibilities of students in the event that an emergency occurs. Finally, this bill requires that each school district will incorporate instruction on environmental and natural disasters in the science, comprehensive health and physical education, and social studies curricula for students in grades K through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carol Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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AL bill #HB588 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Community Health Worker Certification Act; board created; core competency skills framework specified; training programs and certification procedures provided; Medicaid reimbursement approval sought
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Community Health Worker Certification Act, establishes a framework for certifying Community Health Workers (CHWs), who are frontline public health workers acting as liaisons between communities and health services. It creates a Community Health Worker Certification Board, composed of various appointed members including representatives from state departments, legislative leaders, and practicing CHWs, to oversee the certification process. The board will define a core competency skills framework, encompassing areas like communication, service coordination, and public health knowledge, and will approve training programs that align with national standards. While certification is voluntary unless required by an employer or payer, the bill outlines procedures for initial certification, renewal, and reciprocity with other states, and specifies that only certified individuals can use the title "certified community health worker" or "CCHW." The bill also establishes a dedicated fund for the board's operations and mandates that the Alabama Medicaid Agency will seek federal approval for reimbursement mechanisms for services provided by certified CHWs.
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Bill Summary: Community Health Worker Certification Act; board created; core competency skills framework specified; training programs and certification procedures provided; Medicaid reimbursement approval sought
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kenyatté Hassell (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Pending House Health
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KY bill #HB831 • Last Action 03/10/2026
AN ACT relating to abortion.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Compassionate Care Act, amends Kentucky law regarding abortions by defining key terms such as "lethal fetal anomaly" (a condition incompatible with life outside the womb, diagnosed by two physicians) and "medical emergency" or "medically necessary" (conditions that necessitate an abortion to avert death or serious, irreversible harm to the pregnant woman's physical health, reproductive health, or a major bodily function). It expands the circumstances under which an abortion may be performed to include cases of lethal fetal anomaly, and allows abortions up to 22 weeks of gestation if the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. The bill also permits abortions in publicly owned hospitals under certain conditions and modifies reporting requirements for abortions to include reasons such as rape or incest, while removing certain identified reports. Additionally, it repeals the requirement for spousal notification before an abortion.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 311.720, 311.7701, and 311.781 to define terms; amend KRS 311.723, 311.725, 311.727, 311.732, 311.7706, 311.772, 311.780, 311.782, and 311.783 to allow an abortion when the unborn child has a lethal fetal anomaly and delineate additional medical circumstances for the performance of an abortion; allow an abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest and the gestational age of the fetus is 22 weeks or less; amend KRS 311.800 to provide for an abortion in a publicly owned hospital under certain circumstances; amend KRS 213.101 to add rape or incest to the reporting requirement and remove identified reports; amend KRS 311.990 to conform; repeal KRS 311.735, relating to notice to a spouse; provide that the Act may be cited as the Compassionate Care Act.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Adam Moore (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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IL bill #HB1867 • Last Action 03/10/2026
REVENUE-SENIOR FREEZE-LIHEAP
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two existing laws to adjust income limitations for senior citizens and low-income households. First, for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, the bill modifies the maximum income limitation for taxable years 2026 and thereafter by tying it to the annual cost of living increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. The Department of Revenue will calculate and publish the new maximum income limitation each year. Second, regarding the Energy Assistance Act, the bill establishes new guidelines for setting eligibility limits for energy assistance programs starting in calendar year 2026. These limits cannot exceed either 150% of the federal poverty level or 60% of the state median income (whichever is higher), or the previous year's limit increased by the annual Social Security and Supplemental Security Income cost of living adjustment. The goal of these changes is to help seniors and low-income households keep pace with rising costs by automatically adjusting income thresholds for assistance programs based on annual cost of living increases.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the maximum income limitation under the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption shall be adjusted each year by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Amends the Energy Assistance Act. Provides that eligibility limits under the energy assistance program may not exceed the greater of (1) 150% of the federal nonfarm poverty level as established by the federal Office of Management and Budget or 60% of the State median income for the current State fiscal year as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, whichever is higher; or (2) the eligibility limit for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 24 : Lisa Hernandez (D)*, Chris Welch (D), Travis Weaver (R), Bob Rita (D), Lisa Davis (D), Dee Avelar (D), Norma Hernandez (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Hoan Huynh (D), Curtis Tarver (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Sonya Harper (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Maurice West (D), Michael Crawford (D), Amy Briel (D), Nabeela Syed (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Thaddeus Jones (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Natalie Manley (D), Laura Faver Dias (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 01/29/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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MN bill #SF3612 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Patient-Centered Care program establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Patient-Centered Care program to improve health outcomes, reduce state healthcare costs, and increase transparency for public healthcare programs like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. It authorizes direct payments from the state to healthcare providers for services rendered to eligible enrollees, moving away from current managed care contracts. The bill also allows the state to contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) to handle tasks like claims processing and customer service, with the crucial stipulation that these ASOs will not bear any financial risk. In counties that use a county-based purchasing (CBP) system, these CBPs can act as the ASO. The program will also fund expanded care coordination services, which can include patient navigation, help with program eligibility, transportation, chronic disease management, and support for individuals with serious mental illness or substance abuse disorders, with budgets based on operational costs and community needs, not financial risk. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws and repeals sections related to integrated health partnerships and payment restructuring for care coordination, effectively transitioning away from those models.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing a Patient-Centered Care program; authorizing direct state payments to health care providers; authorizing contracting with administrative services organizations; appropriating money; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62Q.1841, subdivision 1; 62U.03, subdivisions 1, 10; 62U.06, subdivision 2; 62W.14; 256B.021, subdivision 4; 256B.0625, subdivisions 56a, 58; 256B.072, subdivisions 1, 2; 256B.0757, subdivision 6; 256B.198; 256L.01, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 56; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 256B.0753; 256B.0755.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : John Marty (D)*, John Hoffman (D), Alice Mann (D), Liz Boldon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health and Human Services (08:30:00 3/10/2026 )
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RI bill #H7509 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by replacing the existing definitions of "classified data" and "personal information" with a new, broader definition of "personally identifiable information," which includes any data that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly. It also mandates that state and municipal agencies implement and maintain robust, risk-based information security programs that align with industry best practices, and requires that any disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties be governed by written contracts ensuring similar security measures. Furthermore, the bill expands the list of entities that must be notified in the event of a data breach to include the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS) or its successor, and it increases the penalties for violations, allowing courts to impose additional sanctions beyond existing fines. These changes are intended to strengthen data protection and enhance the response to cybersecurity incidents, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015. The act would eliminate the definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establish a definition for "personally identifiable information". This act would also add division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to notification requirement provisions of the chapter. This act would raise the penalty provisions for violations. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lauren Carson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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MI bill #SB0822 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends sec. 1301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301) & adds subch. 6 to ch. 3 of art. III. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0823'26, SB 0824'26, SB 0825'26, SB 0826'26, SB 0827'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish regulations for carbon sequestration projects, which involve injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) underground for permanent storage. It requires a permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for any carbon dioxide sequestration activity, defining terms like "carbon dioxide stream" and "storage reservoir" to clarify the scope of these activities. Applicants must submit detailed information, including baseline environmental conditions, monitoring plans, remedial action plans, and closure plans, and pay a significant application fee. The bill outlines a public hearing process for permit applications, mandates financial assurance and insurance for operators to cover potential damages, and establishes penalties for violations, including substantial fines and imprisonment for knowing or reckless endangerment. It also creates a "carbon dioxide sequestration fund" to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve groundwater resource mapping. Furthermore, the bill addresses the unitization of pore space for sequestration projects, allowing for the pooling of interests and the establishment of orders for unit operations to ensure fair and equitable management, compensation for pore space owners, and compliance with environmental standards.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 1301 (MCL 324.1301), as amended by 2018 PA 451, and by adding subchapter 6 to chapter 3 of article III.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 4 : Jeff Irwin (D)*, Rosemary Bayer (D), Sue Shink (D), Stephanie Chang (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment
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OR bill #HB4177 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, relating to public meetings, clarifies and strengthens existing laws governing how public bodies in Oregon conduct their business. Key provisions include redefining "convening" to encompass various forms of contemporaneous communication, expanding the definition of "deliberation" to include the examination and weighing of reasons for a decision, and prohibiting governing bodies from meeting in private or using a series of communications to circumvent public meeting requirements. The bill also updates rules regarding public notice for meetings, requiring a list of anticipated subjects, and mandates that public bodies provide sound, video, or digital recordings or written minutes of all meetings that accurately reflect discussions and participant views. It further clarifies that meetings can be held in person, electronically, or through a combination of methods, and ensures public access to these meetings via telephone, video, or other virtual means, including opportunities for public testimony. The bill also expands the scope of complaints regarding violations of public meeting laws to include actions by the public body itself, not just its governing body, and extends the timeframe for filing such grievances. Additionally, it clarifies the training requirements for public officials on these laws, adjusts the financial threshold for mandatory training, and outlines procedures for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to investigate and address violations, including updated penalty provisions and clarification on who is liable for civil penalties. Finally, it appropriates funds for the implementation of these changes and sets an effective date for the act.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public meetings; creating new provisions; amending ORS 192.610, 192.630, 192.640, 192.650, 192.670, 192.685, 192.690, 192.700, 192.705, 244.260 and 244.350; and prescribing an ef- fective date.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0 : Rules
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: President signed.
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KY bill #HB862 • Last Action 03/10/2026
AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to require local school boards in Kentucky to allow parents and guardians the opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events that are being appealed as potentially harmful to minors during a public board meeting. If a school board denies a parent or guardian this opportunity to speak or deems the recited passage inappropriate, the bill mandates that the material, program, or event in question must be immediately declared harmful to minors and removed. This change is part of a broader complaint resolution policy for schools to address concerns raised by parents and guardians about content deemed unsuitable for students.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 158.192 to require a local board of education to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events that are subject to appeal; require immediate removal of the material, program, or event if the board denies a parent or guardian the opportunity to orally recite passages.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Josh Calloway (R)*, John Hodgson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
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AZ bill #SB1006 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding campaign finance reports by increasing the threshold for itemizing contributions from in-state individuals. Previously, campaigns had to itemize individual contributions from in-state donors exceeding $100 for an election cycle; this bill raises that threshold to $200. This means that smaller individual contributions from in-state donors, up to $200, will now be aggregated and reported as a lump sum, rather than requiring individual details like the contributor's name, occupation, and employer. The bill also adjusts the aggregate amount for these smaller contributions accordingly, from $100 to $200. This change impacts how campaigns report their financial activities, specifically concerning contributions from individuals within Arizona.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 16-926, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to campaign contributions and expenses.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House minority caucus: Do pass
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MN bill #SF3626 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Interstate teacher mobility compact establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, creating a framework for member states to streamline the process for teachers to obtain licensure in new states, aiming to support teacher mobility and address shortages. The compact defines key terms like "active military member," "adverse action" (disciplinary measures against a teacher's license), "eligible license" (a teaching license requiring at least a bachelor's degree and completion of an approved program), and "eligible military spouse." It outlines a process for teachers holding an "unencumbered license" (a current, valid, and unrestricted teaching credential) in one member state to be granted an equivalent license in another member state, with specific provisions for active military members and their spouses. The bill also establishes an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission to oversee the compact, manage information exchange between states regarding teacher licensure and disciplinary actions, and resolve disputes, while preserving each state's sovereignty in regulating the teaching profession.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to education; establishing an interstate teacher mobility compact; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 122A.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Alice Mann (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate State and Local Government (11:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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IL bill #SB1368 • Last Action 03/10/2026
MULTI-COUNTY VET ASSISTANCE
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act to create a new option for establishing multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions in judicial circuits with multiple counties that do not currently have a Veterans Assistance Commission. Specifically, for counties within a judicial circuit that lack a Veterans Assistance Commission before January 1, 2026, veteran service organizations can collaborate to create a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission that will serve veterans and their families across participating counties. Each participating county will be required to levy a minimum tax of 0.02% and deposit the proceeds in the county treasury to fund commission staff and provide financial assistance to veterans. The new commission will select a superintendent from among honorably discharged veterans in the participating counties and maintain a centrally located office (or multiple offices in large judicial circuits). The bill also allows existing Veterans Assistance Commissions in multi-county judicial circuits to merge as of January 1, 2025, while providing the option for some counties to remain independent. The goal is to expand and improve veteran services in areas that currently lack dedicated assistance commissions, ensuring more comprehensive support for veterans and their families across different counties within the same judicial circuit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Provides that in counties that did not have a Veterans Assistance Commission prior to January 1, 2026, and in which there exists a judicial circuit whose jurisdictional boundaries include multiple counties, veteran service organizations located within any of those counties that are within the judicial circuit's jurisdictional boundaries may come together and create a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission that shall provide services to veterans and their families. Contains provisions concerning the selection process for Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission superintendents, delegates, and alternates; funding for Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions; mergers between existing county Veterans Assistance Commissions and Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions; and other matters. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall be interpreted to restrict any Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission from providing services to veterans and their families who reside outside of those participating counties. Amends the Counties Code. Permits each county that has a population of less than 3,000,000 and that is a participant in a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission to levy a tax not to exceed .03% of the assessed value annually on all taxable property of the county for the purpose of providing assistance to military veterans and their families. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires a county that has a population of less than 3,000,000 and that is a participant in a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission to levy, within the time that such levy is authorized to be made, a tax of an amount which, when added to the unobligated balance available for such purpose at the close of the preceding fiscal year, equals .02% of the last known assessed value of the taxable property in the county. Provides that the tax shall be for the purpose of providing assistance to military veterans and their families.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 01/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 25 : Jil Tracy (R)*, Stephanie Kifowit (D)*, Jason Plummer (R), Craig Wilcox (R), Terri Bryant (R), Chris Balkema (R), Andrew Chesney (R), Steve McClure (R), Mike Simmons (D), Li Arellano (R), Mike Porfirio (D), Dale Fowler (R), Sally Turner (R), John Curran (R), Dave Syverson (R), Neil Anderson (R), Don DeWitte (R), Dan Swanson (R), Wayne Rosenthal (R), Brandun Schweizer (R), Sue Scherer (D), Amy Briel (D), Kyle Moore (R), Kevin Schmidt (R), Mike Coffey (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 04/03/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
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NM bill #HB70 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Prc Support Agency
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and its supporting agency, establish a dedicated "utility oversight fund" for fees and penalties collected from utilities, and implement new regulations regarding the handling of fees, interest, and penalties. Key provisions include requiring utilities to pay fees on time to avoid interest and penalties, with the PRC empowered to sue for collection. The bill also creates the non-reverting "utility oversight fund" to be administered by the commission, funded by collected fees, appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations, with legislative appropriation for the commission's duties. Furthermore, it clarifies definitions within the Public Regulation Commission Act, distinguishes between the "commission" (the decision-making body) and the "agency" (the supporting organization), and outlines new requirements for commissioners, including ethics training and continuing education. The bill also addresses prohibited acts for nominees, commissioners, and employees, particularly concerning interactions with regulated entities, and establishes rules for ex parte communications during commission proceedings. Finally, it defines the duties of a Chief of Staff to manage the agency's day-to-day operations and staff, and sets forth specific license fees for pipeline operators, all of which will be credited to the utility oversight fund.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES; DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION AND THE AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS THE COMMISSION; CLARIFYING AGENCY STATUTORY DUTIES; REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GIFT ACT; MAKING OTHER CLARIFYING AND CLEANUP CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION ACT; CREATING THE UTILITY OVERSIGHT FUND; CHANGING DISTRIBUTION OF COLLECTED FEES AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEES BY THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kristina Ortez (D)*, Mimi Stewart (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 64 - Mar. 10
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KS bill #SB530 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Clarifying definitions of individuals who are subject to a state and national criminal history record check and which agency receives the results of such record check.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies which individuals are subject to state and national criminal history record checks and which agencies receive the results, primarily by expanding the authority of the Department for Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to conduct these checks on certain individuals. It defines "applicant" and "employee" broadly to include those seeking or holding positions with direct access to vulnerable populations or sensitive information within DADS-administered programs, as well as those working for licensed entities or requiring security clearances. The bill also specifies certain felony convictions that would permanently prohibit employment in positions with direct access, and other felony convictions that would lead to prohibition unless a waiver is granted after six years. Additionally, it makes various technical amendments to existing laws to align definitions and update references, including changes related to financial institutions, security police, credit unions, criminal history record checks, healing arts licenses, athletic commissions, law enforcement training, tribal gaming, private detective firearm permits, and child welfare services.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal history record information; clarifying definitions of individuals who are subject to a state and national criminal history record check and which agency receives the results of such record check; authorizing the department for aging and disability services to conduct criminal history record checks on certain individuals; amending K.S.A. 40-4902, 58-4102 and 75-7b17 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 9-1719, 12-1679, 17-2234, 22-4714, 65-2802, 65- 28,129, 74-50,182, 74-5602, 74-9802 and 75-53,105 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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FL bill #H0269 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections and resources for victims of domestic and dating violence by first requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to study the feasibility of a web-based 911 alert system that allows for real-time data sharing between emergency call centers (Public Safety Answering Points or PSAPs) and law enforcement, creates a unique phone number for users, and enables a secret code or phrase to signal an urgent need for assistance, with the results of this study to be reported to the Legislature by January 31, 2027. The bill also amends existing Florida Statutes to include "dating violence" alongside "domestic violence" in legislative findings regarding the need for address confidentiality programs, formally defines "dating violence" as certain acts committed by someone with a past or present romantic or intimate relationship with the victim, allows victims of dating violence to apply for the Attorney General's address confidentiality program which protects their location from disclosure if it would increase their risk of harm, and conforms other provisions related to public records exemptions for victims of stalking and guidelines for the fair treatment of victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system to include dating violence.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to victims of domestic violence and dating violence; providing definitions; requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to consult with certain entities to conduct a feasibility study regarding a specified alert system; providing requirements for such alert system; requiring the division to report to the Legislature the results of the feasibility study by a specified date; amending s. 741.401, F.S.; revising legislative findings to include victims of dating violence; amending s. 741.402, F.S.; defining the term "dating violence"; amending s. 741.403, F.S.; authorizing victims of dating violence to apply to participate in the Attorney General's address confidentiality program; amending ss. 741.408, 741.4651, and 960.001, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 22 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)*, Rachel Plakon (R)*, Doug Bankson (R), Webster Barnaby (R), Robin Bartleman (D), Fabián Basabe (R), Yvette Benarroch (R), Kevin Chambliss (D), Linda Chaney (R), Lindsay Cross (D), Dan Daley (D), Kimberly Daniels (D), Fentrice Driskell (D), Anna Eskamani (D), Anne Gerwig (R), Karen Gonzalez Pittman (R), Dianne Hart-Lowman (D), Christine Hunschofsky (D), Kim Kendall (R), Johanna López (D), Michelle Salzman (R), Debra Tendrich (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 296
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RI bill #H7357 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act to enhance protections for sensitive personal information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care. It mandates that entities collecting this data, referred to as "regulated entities" or "small businesses," must obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting it, with certain exceptions for legally permissible purposes like providing requested services or complying with the law. The bill strictly prohibits the sale of this data without explicit consumer permission, requiring a separate authorization for sales that details who will buy the data, for what purpose, and for how long. It grants consumers the right to know what data is being collected, to access it, to request its deletion, and to withdraw consent. The act also imposes data security requirements and restricts the use of geofencing technology around healthcare facilities providing reproductive or gender-affirming services to prevent tracking or data collection. Enforcement mechanisms include the ability for individuals to sue for violations and for the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions, treating violations as deceptive trade practices. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would create the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act. This act would further protect reproductive and gender-affirming care data. The act would require the holders of such data, with certain exceptions, obtain consent from a consumer before collecting the data. The act would prohibit the sale of the data without the permission of the consumer. The act contains several enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the law, including an individual cause of action and authority for the attorney general to bring enforcement of an action. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jason Knight (D)*, Jennifer Boylan (D), Carol McEntee (D), June Speakman (D), Susan Donovan (D), Lauren Carson (D), Grace Diaz (D), Terri Cortvriend (D), Tina Spears (D), Katie Kazarian (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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ME bill #LD152 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Require a Specific Time Frame for Agencies to Comply with Requests for Public Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Access Act to establish a specific 30-day time frame for government agencies to respond to public records requests, replacing the previous vague standard of "reasonable time". Under the proposed changes, agencies must now acknowledge receipt of a records request within 5 working days and provide a good faith estimate of when they will fulfill the request. While agencies can still request clarification about the specific records sought, they are now legally required to fully respond within 30 days after the date the request was made. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability by creating a clear, consistent timeline for public access to government records, ensuring that citizens can more predictably obtain information about government activities. This amendment applies to all public records requests across state agencies, with some potential exceptions as provided by other statutes.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the Freedom of Access Act requires that an agency or official having custody or control of a public record must comply with a request for public records made under the Act within a reasonable time. This bill amends the Act to require that agencies or officials comply with a request within 30 days after the date on which the request is made.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Laurel Libby (R)*, Grayson Lookner (D), David Sinclair (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/13/2025
• Last Action: House: C-A (H-558) - House: C-A (H-558)
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KS bill #SB441 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act to authorize the provision of medically necessary behavioral health services by private providers in schools and requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the applied behavior analysis services in school act, allows private providers to offer medically necessary behavioral health services, specifically applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, to students with autism spectrum disorder within school settings, provided these services are prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider and are deemed medically necessary for the student's functional impairments. School districts are required to adopt policies that facilitate the integration of these services, ensuring they are a reasonable accommodation and do not impose an undue hardship or fundamentally alter school operations, and these services are in addition to, not a replacement for, services provided through a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Private providers must undergo criminal history record checks, maintain liability insurance, and comply with student privacy laws, while parents are responsible for the cost of these services, which can be covered by third-party payors like insurance companies. The bill also amends existing law to include school districts in the list of entities that can request criminal history record checks for private providers offering these services on school property.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act; authorizing medically necessary behavioral health services in schools to students with autism and third-party payment for such services; requiring private providers of such services to submit to a criminal history record check; requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
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PA bill #HB2276 • Last Action 03/10/2026
In general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for boards of prison inspectors in State correctional institutions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes Boards of Prison Inspectors for each State correctional institution in Pennsylvania, with each board composed of three medical professionals, three education professionals, three law enforcement officers, three county-elected officials from the institution's county, and three community members, including a former inmate, an inmate's family member, and a local resident. These boards, whose members are appointed by various state departments, the Governor, and county governments, will conduct unannounced inspections, review misconduct and inmate complaints, ensure healthful living conditions, investigate allegations of inadequate conditions and improper practices, and ensure the institution operates in accordance with laws and regulations. The boards will meet quarterly in public, and their administrative expenses will be funded by state appropriations, with an annual report on conditions and recommendations made publicly available online.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for boards of prison inspectors in State correctional institutions.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Napoleon Nelson (D)*, Maureen Madden (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Danilo Burgos (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Darisha Parker (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
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VA bill #SB56 • Last Action 03/10/2026
FOIA; procedure for responding to requests, charges, posting of notice of rights & responsibilities.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify how public bodies handle requests for public records and calculate associated charges. The bill limits fees charged for producing public records to the median hourly rate of pay of the public body's employees or the actual hourly rate of the employee performing the work, whichever is less. If no employee can process the request at or below the median rate, the public body may petition a court for relief from this fee limitation. The bill also expands court jurisdiction, allowing petitions for additional response time to be heard in either general district or circuit court and giving such petitions priority on the court's docket. Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments by moving provisions about record production charges into a separate section of the FOIA and updates the required notice of rights and responsibilities that public bodies must post on their websites to reflect the new fee calculation method. The changes aim to make public record requests more transparent and cost-effective while providing some flexibility for public bodies with limited resources.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; procedure for responding to requests; charges; posting of notice of rights and responsibilities. Limits the fees charged for producing public records to the median hourly rate of pay of employees of the public body or the actual hourly rate of pay of the person performing the work, whichever is less, and provides that a public body may petition a court for relief from this fee limit if there is no one who can process the request at the median hourly rate of pay or less. The bill makes corresponding amendments to the required statement on charges in the notice of rights and responsibilities that must be posted on a public body's website. The bill also amends existing law providing that a public body may petition a court for additional time to respond to a request for public records to allow such petitions to be heard in either general district or circuit court, to give such petitions priority on the court's docket, and to toll the response time while such a petition is pending before a court. The bill makes technical amendments, including moving provisions regarding charges for the production of public records into a separate section of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danica Roem (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 11/26/2025
• Last Action: Left in General Laws
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LA bill #HB936 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Provides relative to captive insurers
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Louisiana Captive Insurance Act," creating a framework for various types of captive insurers to operate within the state, including pure captives (insuring only their parent or affiliated companies), association captives (insuring members of associations), group captives (insuring multiple unaffiliated companies), sponsored captives (insuring participants through separate accounts), and protected cell companies (PCCs), which are single legal entities that can establish separate cells with distinct assets and liabilities for different participants. The bill outlines requirements for forming and licensing these insurers, including a detailed business plan, minimum capital and surplus amounts that vary by captive type, and licensing fees that will fund the state's captive industry development. It also specifies governance requirements, mandates the use of licensed captive managers and qualified actuaries, sets investment and reinsurance standards, and requires annual reporting and examinations by the commissioner of insurance. Importantly, captive insurers are generally exempt from other insurance laws and are not covered by the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA), meaning policyholders of captive insurers do not have access to LIGA protection. The bill also includes specific provisions for small carrier group captives, offering expedited processes and reduced capitalization requirements for protected cell companies sponsored by trade associations representing small commercial transportation carriers.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Subpart T of Part I of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Edmond Jordan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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CA bill #AB2188 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Regional park and open-space districts: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill would authorize the general manager of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to enter into contracts for supplies, materials, labor, or other considerations, including new construction, up to $150,000 without advertising, provided the board of directors approves and has adopted a policy for such actions in an open meeting. This is an increase from the current general limit of $50,000 and expands upon a provision that allows districts with over 200,000 residents to bind themselves for up to $150,000 for equipment, supplies, and materials, but specifically excluding labor and services. The bill also states that this is a special statute necessary due to the unique financial situation of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 5549 of the Public Resources Code, relating to parks.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gail Pellerin (D)*, Marc Berman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
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FL bill #H0277 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen protections and enhance penalties related to domestic violence by defining "military protective order" as an order issued by a commanding officer in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, and "conviction" as a determination of guilt regardless of adjudication. It increases penalties for domestic violence offenses if the offender has a prior conviction, though this enhancement doesn't apply to felony battery and sentencing eligibility is determined without regard to the enhancement. The bill also establishes two pilot programs for electronic monitoring of individuals convicted of domestic violence or violating protective injunctions, one in Pinellas County managed by the sheriff and another in the Sixth Judicial Circuit managed by the Department of Corrections, both running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, and requiring evaluations and reports to the Legislature. Furthermore, it expands the information considered by judges when granting injunctions for protection against domestic violence to include threats to injure or kill family pets, service animals, or emotional support animals, and requires the Department of Law Enforcement to enter injunctions for dating and sexual violence into a statewide verification system. The bill also makes a third-degree felony out of violating an injunction or foreign protection order if the person has one or more prior convictions for domestic violence or violating such an order, and mandates law enforcement notification if a military protective order is also violated. Finally, it increases the financial assistance available for victims of domestic violence needing to relocate.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to domestic violence and protective injunctions; amending s. 741.28, F.S.; defining the term "military protective order"; creating s. 741.2801, F.S.; defining the term "conviction"; reclassifying penalties for committing a domestic violence offense if a person has a prior conviction for domestic violence; providing that sentencing and incentive gain-time eligibility determinations are made without regard to a penalty enhancement; providing an exception; creating s. 741.2905, F.S.; establishing an electronic monitoring pilot program in a specified county; authorizing, and in certain circumstances requiring, a court to order electronic monitoring supervision if certain conditions are met; requiring the sheriff, in consultation with certain persons, to design and implement the pilot program; providing requirements for the pilot program; requiring the sheriff to complete an evaluation and provide specified reports to the Legislature; providing requirements for such reports; requiring an order for electronic monitoring supervision to terminate on a specified date; providing for repeal of the pilot program; creating s. 741.2906, F.S.; defining the term "department"; establishing an hb277 -03-er2026 Legislature electronic monitoring pilot program in a specified judicial circuit; authorizing, and in certain circumstances requiring, a court to order electronic monitoring supervision if certain conditions are met; providing requirements for the pilot program; requiring the Department of Corrections to complete an evaluation and provide specified reports to the Legislature; providing requirements for such reports; requiring an order for electronic monitoring supervision to terminate on a specified date; providing for repeal of the pilot program; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; revising the information contained in a petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence; revising the factors a judge may consider in determining whether to grant a petition for injunction against domestic violence; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to enter injunctions against dating violence and sexual violence into a statewide verification system; amending s. 741.31, F.S.; providing that a person who has a prior conviction for a crime of domestic violence or violation of an injunction or foreign protection order, and who subsequently commits a violation of any injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim, commits a felony of the third degree; hb277 -03-er2026 Legislature requiring a law enforcement officer to make a specified notification if he or she has probable cause to believe that a person violated a military protective order; amending s. 943.05, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 960.198, F.S.; increasing the dollar amounts for relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence; providing an effective date.
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LA bill #SB297 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Provides a process for insurers to assert the right to prevent public inspection of certain filing information based on a claim of trade secret. (8/1/26)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a process for insurance companies to claim that certain information within their rate filings is a trade secret, meaning it has independent economic value because it's not generally known and is kept secret through reasonable efforts. To claim trade secret protection, insurers must clearly mark the specific pages or portions of documents as "trade secret," submit this information separately from non-trade secret material, and provide a sworn affidavit detailing why the information qualifies as a trade secret, including that it's not publicly available and its disclosure would cause demonstrable harm. However, the bill explicitly states that certain financial information used in rate calculations, transactions with affiliates, employee compensation, dividends, and information used to support or oppose legislation will *not* be considered trade secrets and will remain public. The commissioner of insurance will review these claims, and if denied, the insurer will be notified. Additionally, an independent third-party entity will periodically review trade secret claims, and those who knowingly make false claims to conceal unlawful financial practices could face fines and license suspension or revocation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1464(D), relative to insurance rate filings; to provide for transparency in rate filings; to provide for trade secret protection for insurance rate filings; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Royce Duplessis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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VA bill #HB271 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency to oversee and regulate all legal gambling in the Commonwealth, excluding the state lottery. It sets eligibility requirements for Commissioners and Board members, outlines their powers and duties, and facilitates the transfer of employees from relevant state agencies to the new Commission. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to existing laws, including those related to the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, tribal consultation, the Attorney General's criminal prosecution authority, restrictions on government agencies regarding charitable organizations, and exemptions from public record disclosure for various investigations and proprietary information. Additionally, it amends laws concerning alcoholic beverage control, horse racing, and various gaming and wagering activities, including the creation of new titles and chapters for the Virginia Gaming Commission, charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and live, historical, and simulcast horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, thereby consolidating and clarifying the regulatory framework for gambling in Virginia.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Paul Krizek (D)*, Stacey Carroll (D), Jackie Glass (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
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NY bill #S09003 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: AI summary unavailable
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9003B
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NY bill #S09008 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to certain costs of the department of motor vehicles (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); requires applicants complete a motorcycle rider safety course prior to receiving a class M license (Part C); requires the inst
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, extending various provisions related to motor vehicle transaction fees and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It requires applicants for a Class M (motorcycle) license to complete a motorcycle rider safety course. The bill also mandates the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles for repeated speed limit violations, allows for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City, and enhances penalties for violence against highway workers, including license suspension and penalties for entering active work zones. Furthermore, it expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program, extends tax increment financing provisions for transit authorities, and authorizes environmental reviews for the Second Avenue Subway crosstown extension. The legislation also addresses dairy promotion, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers, and modifies the Green Jobs-Green New York program. It includes provisions related to executive compensation disclosure for utilities, limits their retention of excess equity returns, and prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings. The bill enacts the "Sustainable Housing and Sprawl Prevention Act," removes statutory caps on rebates for municipal infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases, and authorizes leases of State University of New York (SUNY) land for student housing. It extends the authority of the New York State Urban Development Corporation for economic development and loan programs, requires provenance data for synthetic content, establishes the "Safe by Design Act," and enacts the "Data Broker Accountability Act." The bill also includes provisions on premium increase explanations, benchmark loss ratios for homeowners' insurance, insurance discounts for property improvements, and annual reports on multi-family building insurance. It mandates annual consumer guides for health insurers, ongoing treatment by out-of-network providers during pregnancy, accessible formulary drug lists, and utilization reviews for chronic health conditions. Additionally, it provides for motor vehicle insurance premium deductions for dashboard cameras, protects private education loan borrowers and cosigners, extends excess profit refunds for motor vehicle policyholders, and authorizes a demonstration project for health insurance continuation assistance. The bill also authorizes the Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project, allows the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to award grants for water quality projects, and enacts the "Food Retail Establishment Subsidization for Healthy Communities (FRESH Communities) Act." It establishes the "Climate Resilient New York Act of 2026," creates a zero-emission vehicles rebate program, and directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish a ride-clean rebate program. The bill also mandates a study on the banking development district program, provides technical assistance grants for brownfield site remedial programs, modifies environmental restoration projects, and addresses the management of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in biosolids, establishing an agricultural response program and fund. It also directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish a PFAS removal treatment installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program. The legislation includes a ten percent fare rate reduction program for veterans within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), enacts the "One City, One Fare Act" to study unified fare zones, limits certain toll fees and fines, and modifies grant awards for airport improvement. It increases penalties for speed violations and failure to exercise due care around parked vehicles, and addresses tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company. The bill also directs NYSERDA to establish a heat pump rebate program, creates the Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity, and Trust, and enacts the "Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act" to reform utility interconnection processes. It adjusts payments for mass transportation in the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District and adds Yates County to it, requires the MTA to publish capital project data, and establishes farm security resiliency grants for eligible losses due to weather conditions. Finally, it mandates a state transportation plan, establishes the Excelsior Power Program for smart thermostat initiatives, and requires school bus stop-arm cameras.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend part U1 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the vehicle and traffic law and other laws relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend part B of chapter 84 of the laws of 2002, amending the state finance law relating to the costs of the department of motor vehicles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part A); to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part B); to amend the vehicle and traffic law in relation to requiring the completion of the motorcycle rider safety course to obtain a motorcycle license (Part C); to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the general municipal law, in relation to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part D); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City; to amend part FF of chapter of the laws of 2017, relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to penalties for violence against highway workers; and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to license suspension for certain crimes against highway workers and establishing new penalties for intrusion into an active work zone (Part F); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to expanding the automated work zone speed enforcement program to include additional New York roadways (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter 54 of the laws of 2016, amending the public authorities law and the general municipal law relating to the New York transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority, in relation to extending provisions of law relating to certain tax increment financing provisions (Part H); authorizing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct environmental reviews under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the crosstown extension of the Second Avenue Subway project in two stages (Part I); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products in New York state; and to repeal sections 16-x, 16-y and 16-z of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation thereto (Part J); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers (Part K); to amend the public authorities law, the public service law and the real property law, in relation to the green jobs-green New York program (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); to amend the public service law, in relation to executive compensation disclosure by gas, electric, steam and water-works corporations; limiting retention of revenues derived from their actual return on equity in excess of authorized rates of return; prohibiting public utilities from using funds for certain activities (Part N); to amend the public service law, in relation to procedures for new rates or charges proposed by utilities (Part O); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing an energy affordability index (Part P); to amend the real property law and the public service law, in relation to prohibiting utility service terminations in multiple dwellings (Part Q); to amend the environmental conservation law and the public housing law, in relation enacting the "sustainable housing and sprawl prevention act" (Part R); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to removing the statutory caps on rebates for certain infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases by municipalities (Part S); to amend chapter 584 of the laws of 2011, amending the public authorities law relating to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority of the state of New York relative to the establishment of subsidiaries for certain purposes, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part T); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Farmingdale's campus (Subpart A); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Stony Brook's campus (Subpart B); and in relation to authorizing the lease of certain lands at SUNY college of environmental science and forestry for the purpose of building undergraduate and graduate student housing (Subpart C) (Part U); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to extending the authority of the New York state urban development corporation to administer the empire state economic development fund (Part V); to amend chapter 393 of the laws of 1994, amending the New York state urban development corporation act, relating to the powers of the New York state urban development corporation to make loans, in relation to extending loan powers (Part W); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that the synthetic content creations system provider makes available (Part X); to amend the general business law, in relation to establishing the "Safe by Design Act" (Part Y); intentionally omitted (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting the "data broker accountability act" (Part AA); to amend the insurance law, in relation to premium increase explanations (Part BB); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the determination of a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance (Part CC); to amend the insurance law, in relation to insurance discounts for real property (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); intentionally omitted (Part FF); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring annual reports on insurance for multi-family buildings (Part GG); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the annual consumer guide of health insurers (Subpart A); to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to ongoing treatment by an out-of-network provider during pregnancy (Subpart B); to amend the insurance law, in relation to accessible formulary drug lists (Subpart C); and to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to utilization reviews for treatment for a chronic health condition (Subpart D) (Part HH); to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing motor vehicle liability, comprehensive and collision insurance premium deductions for the installation of a dashboard camera (Part II); to amend the general business law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to protecting private education loan borrowers and cosigners (Part JJ); to amend the insurance law, in relation to extending the policy period for excess profit refunds to motor vehicle policyholders (Part KK); to amend chapter 495 of the laws of 2004, amending the insurance law and the public health law relating to the New York state health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part LL); intentionally omitted (Part MM); in relation to enacting the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act" (Part NN); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects (Part OO); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to enacting the food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities (FRESH Communities) act (Part PP); to amend the executive law, in relation to enacting the "climate resilient New York act of 2026" (Part QQ); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the zero-emission vehicles rebate program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part RR); to amend the public service law, in relation to utility intervenor reimbursement; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the utility intervenor account (Part SS); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program (Part TT); to direct the department of financial services to conduct a study on the banking development district program and to make recommendations to improve such program (Part UU); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs (Part VV); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to environmental restoration projects; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto (Part WW); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the management of PFAS in biosolids; and to amend the agriculture and markets law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the PFAS agricultural response program and the agricultural PFAS response Fund (Part XX); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to directing the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program and a perfluoroakyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment maintenance rebate program (Part YY); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to a ten percent fare rate reduction program in the metropolitan transportation authority for veterans (Part ZZ); enacting the one city, one fare act (Part AAA); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to limiting certain fees and fines for tolls charged by a public authority (Part BBB); to amend the transportation law, in relation to maximum grant awards for airport improvement and revitalization (Part CCC); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to fines imposed for failure to exercise due care and move over when approaching parked, stopped or standing motor vehicles on the shoulder of a highway (Part DDD); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing penalties for certain speed violations (Part EEE); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to tickets purchased for the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Part FFF); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a heat pump rebate program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof (Part GGG); to amend the financial services law, in relation to establishing the office of digital innovation, governance, integrity and trust (Part HHH); to amend the environmental conservation law and the public service law, in relation to enacting the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act (Part III); to amend part I of chapter 413 of the laws of 1999 relating to providing for mass transportation payments, in relation to the amount of payments in the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District and adding Yates County to such District (Part JJJ); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to publish certain information pertaining to capital project data for projects that are committed for construction on the capital program dashboard (Part KKK); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to establishing farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events (Part LLL); to amend the transportation law, in relation to a state transportation plan (Part MMM); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing the excelsior power program (Part NNN); and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to school bus stop-arm cameras (Part OOO)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9008B
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MN bill #HF4113 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Provisions related to the transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment repealed, and prior appropriation modified.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals provisions related to the transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment, which previously required an assessment of how transportation projects would affect greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and mandated mitigation strategies if projects didn't meet reduction targets. It also modifies a prior appropriation, canceling $3 million from the trunk highway fund that was intended for statewide and regional travel demand modeling related to these repealed assessment requirements. Additionally, the bill amends how metropolitan counties can use certain transportation funds, removing the option to use them for offset actions related to greenhouse gas emissions under the repealed assessment framework.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; repealing provisions related to the transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment; modifying a prior appropriation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.03, subdivision 1c; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 174.49, subdivision 6; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 161.178, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8; 161.1782; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 161.178, subdivision 4.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Jon Koznick (R)*, Tom Murphy (R), Marj Fogelman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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VA bill #HR232 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This resolution commends Tonya B. Lacey on her retirement after over 33 years of service to the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. It highlights her significant career, beginning in 1992 and culminating in her role as the first Black woman to serve as clerk of council, a position she held since 2009. The resolution acknowledges her various roles, including secretary of planning, secretary to the city manager, assistant to the mayor, records manager, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer, noting her diligent work in managing official records and facilitating public access to information. It also recognizes her extensive participation in city council meetings and work sessions, as well as her professional certifications as a municipal clerk. Furthermore, the resolution points to her recognition in the Fredericksburg Area Museum's Living Legacies exhibit as a testament to her integrity and dedication, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of this resolution to Ms. Lacey as an expression of admiration for her contributions.
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Bill Summary: Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Joshua Cole (D)*, Stacey Carroll (D), Nicole Cole (D), Margaret Franklin (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Agreed to by House by voice vote
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MN bill #SF4276 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Minnesota State Retirement System retirement plans statutes administrative modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several administrative modifications to the retirement plans managed by the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). Key provisions include clarifying that correctional employees who take a leave of absence to work for a labor organization representing state employees will remain in the correctional employees retirement plan, rather than being moved to the general state employees retirement plan. It also adjusts procedures for applying for retirement annuities, including when an application is considered complete and when payments begin, and clarifies contribution requirements for employees working for labor organizations. Additionally, the bill allows current deputy state fire marshals, who were previously in the general plan, to elect coverage under the special state fire marshals subplan, with provisions for retroactive coverage and payment of additional contributions. Finally, it exempts the correctional plan membership committee from certain open meeting laws and agency appointment requirements.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to retirement; making administrative changes to statutes governing the retirement plans administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System; clarifying that correctional employees remain in the correctional employees retirement plan while working for a labor organization; making conforming changes to retirement annuity application procedures; modifying enrollment procedures in the state fire marshals subplan; clarifying that the correctional plan membership committee is not subject to the open meeting law and agency appointment and registration requirements; allowing current deputy fire marshals to elect coverage by the state fire marshals subplan; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 352.021, subdivision 2; 352.029, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a; 352.115, subdivisions 7a, 8, 9; 352.87, subdivisions 1, 2; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 352.029, subdivision 3; 352.905, by adding a subdivision; 352.907, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 352.87, subdivision 8.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Frentz (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to State and Local Government
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LA bill #HB736 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Provides for the transparency of setting insurance rates
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding the transparency of insurance rate filings, specifically focusing on what information can be protected as a "trade secret," which is defined as information that has independent economic value because it's not generally known and is kept secret through reasonable efforts. Insurers claiming trade secret protection must now submit a specific notice to the commissioner of insurance, clearly marking trade secret pages, separating them from other information, and providing a sworn affidavit detailing why the information qualifies as a trade secret and the measures taken to keep it secret, along with a public-facing summary. The bill explicitly states that certain financial information, transactions with affiliates, compensation, dividends, and information used to support or oppose legislation will *not* be considered trade secrets and must be disclosed. The commissioner will review these claims, and if denied, the insurer will be notified; furthermore, an independent third party will periodically review trade secret claims, and knowingly filing a false claim to conceal unlawful financial practices can result in fines and license suspension or revocation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1464(D), relative to transparency in rate filing; to provide criteria for determining whether certain information qualifies as a trade secret; to provide for trade secret protection; to require the submission of a notice of a trade secret to the commissioner of insurance; to provide for reporting; to provide for fines and penalties; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kyle Green (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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VA bill #SB85 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms & model operators, interoperability interfaces.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Consumer Data Protection Act, mandates that social media platforms and "deployers" (entities that make artificial intelligence systems available to users) must create "interoperability interfaces." These interfaces will allow users to share their "social graph data" (information about their connections and interactions on a social media platform) and "contextual data" (information provided to an artificial intelligence system over time, like prompts and conversation history) with other platforms or AI systems as the user chooses. The bill defines "artificial intelligence system" as a machine learning-based system that infers outputs from inputs, and "general-purpose generative artificial intelligence model" as a versatile AI system capable of performing many tasks. To facilitate this sharing, platforms and deployers must use an "open protocol" (a free and publicly available technical standard), ensure continuous data sharing on reasonable terms, and implement security measures. The bill also clarifies that platforms and deployers are not required to share internal inferences, trade secrets, or data in proprietary formats where no open standard exists, and they must not import data and treat it differently than their own. This new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms and operators; interoperability interfaces. Requires social media platforms and operators, defined in the bill, to implement third-party interoperability interfaces to allow users to share social graph data, defined in the bill, and contextual data associated with artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, as the user designates. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Tabled in Communications, Technology and Innovation (18-Y 3-N)
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MN bill #HF3768 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities responsibilities clarified.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies the responsibilities of juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities licensed by the Department of Corrections (DOC) in Minnesota. It establishes new sections outlining the licensing, inspection, and operational standards for these facilities, defining terms like "local correctional facility" and "critical incident." The bill mandates that the commissioner of corrections must inspect these facilities at least every two years, make inspection reports public online within 30 days, and can issue licenses for up to two years if facilities meet minimum standards or show satisfactory progress. It also details procedures for issuing correction orders, conditional licenses, and license revocations, including processes for review and appeal, and requires public posting of any licensing actions. For state correctional facilities, the bill establishes a security audit group to conduct biennial reviews of security practices and report findings to the commissioner. The bill also amends existing statutes to align reporting requirements for deaths and critical incidents across different types of correctional facilities and clarifies that substance use disorder treatment programs in state-operated juvenile facilities must meet specific standards. Finally, it repeals several outdated provisions related to facility licensing and audits.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to corrections; clarifying responsibilities of Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, subdivisions 1f, 4a; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 241; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, subdivisions 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 3, 6; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Brion Curran (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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FL bill #H0939 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Pub. Rec./E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create an exemption from public disclosure for certain email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Specifically, the bill protects email addresses gathered for purposes related to vehicle titles, license plates, driver licenses, identification cards, and vessel registrations. The exemption applies retroactively and will remain in effect until October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it through the Open Government Sunset Review Act. The bill provides a detailed rationale for the exemption, noting that email addresses can be used for identity theft, consumer scams, and unwanted solicitations when combined with personal identifying information. By making these email addresses exempt from public records requirements, the Legislature aims to protect DHSMV customers from potential risks associated with their personal contact information being publicly available. The bill will take effect on the same date as a related bill (HB 937) that expands the department's ability to use email for various notifications and communications.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain e-mail addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Taylor Yarkosky (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 12/30/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 490
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FL bill #H7005 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends section 252.385 of the Florida Statutes to permanently protect the addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who are provided public emergency shelter during storms or catastrophic events. Currently, this information is exempt from public records requirements, meaning government agencies cannot disclose these personal details. The bill removes the existing scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2026, which was previously part of the law under the Open Government Sunset Review Act (a process that requires periodic legislative review of certain public records exemptions). By eliminating the sunset provision, the bill ensures that the privacy protections for people in emergency shelters will continue indefinitely, helping to safeguard the personal information of vulnerable individuals during times of crisis. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 252.385, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for the address and telephone number of persons provided public emergency shelter; removing the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/05/2025
• Added: 11/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Meg Weinberger (R)*, Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 11/05/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 7000
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NY bill #S09000 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget," outlines the financial allocations for various state agencies for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. It details specific amounts appropriated for state operations, including personal services, supplies, contractual services, and equipment. The bill also addresses reappropriations, making available undisbursed or unexpended balances from prior years' appropriations for the same purposes, unless amended. Importantly, it specifies that no funds appropriated by this chapter will be available until a certificate of approval is issued by the director of the budget and filed with relevant departments and committees. The bill also includes provisions for how refunds, rebates, reimbursements, credits, repayments, and disallowances are to be handled, crediting them back to the original appropriation. Furthermore, it clarifies that federal funds appropriated can be allocated for any grant period beginning, during, or prior to the specified state fiscal year. Finally, it repeals certain appropriations that would otherwise lapse by operation of law on March 31, 2027, and makes appropriations available for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9000B
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NJ bill #A132 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Requires school bus personnel members working with students with disabilities to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that school bus personnel, including drivers, aides, and any other individuals responsible for student safety on buses carrying students with disabilities, must call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies and report the call to the Office of Special Education. It also requires that school buses transporting students with disabilities be equipped with interior video cameras, real-time global positioning systems (GPS) for location and speed tracking, and two-way communication devices, with video footage and GPS data retained for at least 180 days. Furthermore, the bill expands mandatory safety training for all school bus personnel working with students with disabilities, covering topics like behavior management and emergency procedures, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties for personnel who fail to call 911 in emergencies and fines for employers who do not administer required training. Parents or guardians can file complaints if they believe a school bus personnel member failed to follow these emergency procedures, and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will inspect the new safety equipment during routine school bus inspections.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires school bus drivers, school bus aides, and any other individual who works, and is otherwise responsible for the safety of students, on a school bus transporting one or more students with disabilities to call the 911 emergency telephone service for assistance in the event of a potential life-threatening emergency on the school bus. A school bus personnel member is required to report that call to the Office of Special Education in the Department of Education. Under the bill, a board of education, or a school bus contractor providing pupil transportation services under contract with a board of education, that employs a school bus personnel member, as well as the office, is to maintain a record of the calls. A board of education, or a school bus contractor as applicable, is required to ensure that certain training related to school bus safety and interacting with students with disabilities are provided to each school bus personnel member who works on a school bus transporting students with disabilities. Pursuant to current law, these training programs are required to be administered to school bus drivers and school bus aides. The bill expands these programs to cover all other school bus personnel members who work, and are responsible for the safety of students, on a school bus transporting one or more students with disabilities. A board of education or school bus contractor that does not properly administer these training programs is to be subject to applicable penalties established under current law. Pursuant to the bill, the parent or guardian of a student with disabilities, who believes that a school bus personnel member did not properly call the 911 emergency telephone service in the event of a potential life-threatening emergency, may file a complaint with the Office of Special Education within the Department of Education. A school bus personnel member who is found by the office to have violated the provisions concerning 911 emergency notification and follow-up reporting requirements is to be liable for certain civil penalties. The bill also requires a school bus that transports one or more students with disabilities to be equipped with: 1) a video camera on the interior of the school bus to monitor student safety while the students are being transported; 2) a global positioning system that provides information about the location and speed of each school bus in real time; and 3) two-way communications equipment, which may include, but not be limited to, a cellular or other wireless telephone. Under the bill, any video footage collected from a video camera and any data collected from a global positioning system is to be retained for not less than 180 days from the date it was recorded. Finally, the bill requires that each in-terminal school bus inspection conducted by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is to provide for the inspection of the equipment required to be installed on school buses pursuant to the bill.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 02/01/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Al Barlas (R)*, Michael Venezia (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Chris DePhillips (R), Gerry Scharfenberger (R), Vicky Flynn (R), William Sampson (D), John Azzariti (R), Kevin Egan (D), Alex Sauickie (R), Brian Rumpf (R), Erik Peterson (R), John DiMaio (R), Erik Simonsen (R), Cleopatra Tucker (D), Jay Webber (R), Ellen Park (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 11/24/2025
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Consideration
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VA bill #HB1398 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to systematically analyze fetal and infant deaths in the Commonwealth, aiming to reduce preventable deaths. The Team will develop procedures for reviewing these deaths, collect and analyze data, and recommend programs and policy changes to improve prevention and support for families. Information and records gathered by the Team, as well as discussions of individual cases during Team meetings, will be kept confidential to protect privacy. The Team is required to compile and report statistical data on fetal and infant deaths every three years to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health, with these reports containing no personally identifiable information. Members of the Team and those providing information to it are granted immunity from civil liability for actions taken in good faith during reviews.
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Bill Summary: Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team established; penalty; report. Establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to develop and implement procedures to ensure that fetal and infant deaths occurring in the Commonwealth are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile triennial statistical data regarding fetal and infant deaths and to make such data available to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health. The bill provides that information and records obtained or created by the Team and portions of meetings of the Team at which individual fetal and infant deaths are discussed shall be confidential.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Margaret Franklin (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Rae Cousins (D), Debra Gardner (D), May Nivar (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
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MD bill #SB842 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Public Service Commission - Administrative Operations and Personnel Matters (Public Service Commission Flexibility Act)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Public Service Commission Flexibility Act, establishes that the Public Service Commission's (PSC) authority is an essential government function, expands the duties of the Executive Secretary to include directing administrative affairs and approving expenses, and allows for the designation of a Deputy Executive Secretary to act in the Executive Secretary's absence. It also requires the PSC to submit its operating program budget to the Department of Budget and Management for informational purposes annually, maintain business and accounting records according to generally accepted principles, and undergo an independent audit of its accounts and transactions each fiscal year. Furthermore, the bill grants the PSC more flexibility in hiring and retaining various experts and personnel, including financial, modeling, and climate experts, and establishes an independent personnel management system for PSC employees based on merit, with fair procedures for hiring, promotion, termination, and grievance resolution, while ensuring these employees retain rights and benefits as state employees for transfer purposes. The bill also exempts the PSC from state and local taxation and clarifies that certain state finance and procurement laws do not apply to the PSC.
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Bill Summary: Establishing that the exercise by the Public Service Commission of its authority is an essential government function; altering the duties of the Commission and the Executive Secretary of the Commission; providing for the designation of a certain employee as Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commission; requiring the Commission to submit certain information to the Department of Budget and Management each year, keep certain records, and submit to certain audits; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Feldman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn by Sponsor
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NY bill #S09005 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; makes permanent the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge un
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, making several changes across various state laws. Key provisions include making permanent the recruitment and retention incentive program for active members of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, and New York Naval Militia. It also extends the suspension of subsidies to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until the 2029-2030 fiscal year. The bill addresses three-dimensional printed guns by amending laws related to their manufacture and possession, and introduces firearm prevention technology requirements for 3D printers, mandating "blocking technology" to prevent the printing of illegal firearm parts. Additionally, it modifies procedures for collecting and maintaining sexual offense evidence kits, extending the retention period for such evidence until the victim's 40th birthday or 20 years, whichever is later, and establishes a working group to study and recommend improvements for evidence kit testing and tracking. The bill also extends the duration of orders of protection and makes changes to disaster emergency response protocols, including establishing the Northern Emergency Management Assistance Compact and the International Emergency Management Assistance Compact. It creates the crime of unlawful obstruction of a place of religious worship and revises various alcoholic beverage control laws, including allowing temporary retail permit holders to purchase stock on credit, banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children, and allowing manufacturers to hold multiple retail licenses. The bill also introduces new license types for adult care facilities, airline lounges, cafes, higher education institutions, hotel concessionaires, and early morning sports bars, and allows for dine-and-dance licenses. It prohibits voter suppression tactics and establishes an election security navigator program to assist local election boards with cybersecurity. Furthermore, it enhances ethics and lobbying education and training requirements, modifies financial disclosure requirements for public officers, and establishes a commission to assess and fund workers' compensation fraud investigations. The bill also specifies authorized medical providers for workers' compensation claims and repeals certain related provisions. It requires the superintendent of state police to develop a critical incident paid leave policy for members and extends the effectiveness of certain procurement process restrictions. The bill also adjusts the definition of procurement contracts and modifies rules regarding purchases through the correctional industries program. It authorizes the administration of various funds and accounts related to capital projects for state agencies, including higher education facilities, libraries, and youth facilities, and makes changes to bond issuance authorities for various public projects. The bill also establishes a task force to redesign municipal aid and incentives, and creates an election security navigator program. It extends the term of an independent monitor for the Orange County Industrial Development Agency and modifies tax exemption applicability based on population. Additionally, it authorizes additional paid leave for public employees on military duty, creates an identification card program for incarcerated individuals in local correctional facilities, and promotes the health and safety of incarcerated pregnant individuals and their children. The bill also modifies the usage of funds in the New York State Cannabis Revenue Fund, establishes a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses, and makes changes to retirement and social security laws concerning prior service credit for certain New York City employees, retirement benefits for 911 operators and dispatchers, restoration of 20-year service retirement for certain NYC corrections officers and sanitation workers, and increases earning limitations for retired public service workers. It also ensures identical health benefits for skilled nursing care for public retirees, allows local government reorganization grants for school district reorganization studies, and establishes 25-year retirement programs for specific New York City employees, including water supply police. Finally, it creates an office of Native American affairs, includes all lands in Ulster County as subject to taxation, and modifies assessment and taxation of lessees and users of certain tax-exempt property.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend chapter 268 of the laws of 1996 amending the education law and the state finance law relating to providing a recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia, in relation to making such chapter permanent (Part A); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the suspension of the subsidy to state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge (Part B); to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to three-dimensional printed guns (Subpart A); and to amend the executive law and the general business law, in relation to firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers (Subpart B)(Part C); intentionally omitted (Part D); to amend the public health law, in relation to sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures (Part E); intentionally omitted (Part F); intentionally omitted (Part G); to amend the criminal procedure law and the family court act, in relation to extending orders of protection (Part H); intentionally omitted (Part I); to amend the executive law, in relation to authorities and responsibilities during disaster emergencies and in relation to establishing the international emergency management assistance compact (Part J); to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing the crime of unlawful obstruction of a place of religious worship (Part K); intentionally omitted (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part N); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to allowing temporary retail permit holders to purchase stock on credit (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing the liquor authority to change the duration of certain licenses (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to expanding the ability of certain persons who sell alcohol to set the price of said alcohol (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to direct shipment enforcement (Subpart E); to amend part CC of chapter 55 of the laws of 2024 amending the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres, in relation to making motion picture theater licenses permanent (Subpart F); to repeal subdivision 9 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to access to a licensed premises (Subpart G); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to lowering the food requirements at bona-fide hotels (Subpart H); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to expanding privileges for certain manufacturers (Subpart I); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to banning wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers (Subpart J); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing manufacturers to have up to three retail licenses under the same name as the manufacturer (Subpart K) (Part O); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an adult care facility on-premises license (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an airline lounge license (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a cafe license (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a higher education on-premises license (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a hotel concessionaire license and permit (Subpart E); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an early morning sports bar permit (Subpart F); intentionally omitted (Subpart G); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to making conforming changes (Subpart H) (Part P); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a restaurant dine and dance license (Part Q); to amend the election law, in relation to prohibiting the suppression of voters (Part R); intentionally omitted (Part S); intentionally omitted (Part T); to amend the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to education and training in ethics and lobbying (Part U); to amend the public officers law, in relation to the annual statement of financial disclosure; and to amend the tax law, the administrative code of the city of New York, the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to making conforming technical changes (Part V); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to the assessment of workers' compensation fraud and establishing the fraud assessment commission; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the workers' compensation fraud investigation and prosecution fund (Part W); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to specifying which providers are authorized to render certain medical care; and to repeal certain provisions of such law related thereto (Part X); intentionally omitted (Part Y); to amend the legislative law, in relation to lobbyist and client registration fees (Part Z); to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); to amend chapter 1 of the laws of 2005 amending the state finance law relating to restricting contacts in the procurement process and the recording of contacts relating thereto, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the definition of procurement contracts (Part BB); to amend the state finance law, in relation to no longer requiring certain commodities be purchased through the correctional industries program; and to amend chapter 83 of the laws of 1995 amending the state finance law and other laws relating to bonds, notes and revenues, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof (Part CC); intentionally omitted (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); in relation to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026--2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the school tax relief fund; to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for city university facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for library construction projects; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for state university educational facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for locally sponsored community colleges; to amend part D of chapter 63 of the laws of , relating to the composition and responsibilities of the New York state higher education capital matching grant board, in relation to the amount of award matching capital grants; to amend chapter 392 of the laws of 1973 constituting the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the issuance of mental health services facilities improvement bonds and notes; to amend part K of chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to finance capital costs related to homeland security; to amend the urban development corporation act, in relation to financing project costs for the office of information technology services and department of law; to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state finance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of funds to the thruway authority; to amend the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to fund costs for statewide equipment; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for purposes of financing environmental infrastructure projects; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing peace bridge projects and capital costs of state and local highways; to amend the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds for economic development initiatives; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of , relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for the division of military and naval affairs; to amend the urban development corporation act, in relation to issuance of bonds for project costs undertaken by or on behalf of the state education department, special act school districts, state-supported schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, nonpublic schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing the construction of the New York state agriculture and markets food laboratory; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorization for the issuance of bonds for the capital restructuring financing program, the health care facility transformation programs, and the essential health care provider program; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for initiatives of the state police; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the calculation of total outstanding principal amount of debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part FF); in relation to establishing the New York state aid and incentives for municipalities redesign task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part GG); to amend the election law, in relation to establishing the election security navigator program (Part HH); to amend the general municipal law and the executive law, in relation to extending the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency, and modifying the applicability of certain tax exemptions based on population; to amend part III of chapter 58 of the laws of 2023, amending the general municipal law and the executive law relating to directing the state inspector general to appoint an independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof (Part II); to amend the military law, in relation to authorizing additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty (Part JJ); to amend the correction law, in relation to creating an identification card program for incarcerated individuals in local correctional facilities; and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to issuance of and waiver of fees for identification cards issued pursuant to identification card programs under the correction law (Part KK); to amend the correction law, in relation to promoting the health, safety, and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children (Part LL); to amend the state finance law, in relation to the usage of funds in the New York state cannabis revenue fund (Part MM); to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to establishing a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses (Part NN); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the treatment of prior service with certain agencies by the New York city police pension fund (Part OO); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the retirement of state, county and municipal 911 operators and dispatchers (Part PP); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the restoration of 20 year service retirement for certain New York city corrections officers and sanitation workers (Part QQ); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to the parties' rights to a hearing upon application to the workers' compensation board and requiring a record of all hearings held (Part RR); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the eligibility of certain participants in the New York city employees' retirement system to opt into the twenty-five year retirement program for EMT members (Part SS); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to increasing the earning limitations for retired persons in positions of public service (Part TT); to amend the civil service law, in relation to ensuring identical health benefits for skilled nursing care for public retirees (Part UU); to amend the state finance law, in relation to authorizing local government citizens re-organization empowerment grants to be used for school district reorganization for costs of studies and plans necessary for school district reorganization that are not otherwise aidable (Part VV); to amend the retirement and social security law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of twenty-five year retirement programs for members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed as water supply police; and in relation to providing for employer pick up, pursuant to provisions of the internal revenue code, of certain additional member contributions required to be made by certain participants in the twenty-five year retirement programs; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part WW); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to service rendered by police officers in the agency police services unit (Part XX); to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the office of Native American affairs (Part YY); to amend the real property tax law, in relation to including all lands in Ulster county as being subject to taxation (Part ZZ); to amend the state finance law, in relation to aid and incentives for municipalities to the city of New York (Part AAA); and to amend the real property tax law, in relation to assessment and taxation of lessees and users of certain tax exempt property (Part BBB)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9005B
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FL bill #H7015 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform and Antitrust Investigations
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the scheduled repeal date for two existing legal exemptions related to investigations of social media platforms and antitrust violations. Specifically, the bill amends sections 287.137 and 501.2041 of the Florida Statutes to change the sunset date from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. These exemptions currently protect certain confidential information gathered during investigations by the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, or law enforcement agencies into social media platform activities or potential antitrust violations. The Open Government Sunset Review Act requires periodic legislative review of such exemptions to ensure they remain necessary and appropriate. By extending the repeal date to 2031, the bill allows these information protection provisions to remain in effect for an additional five years, giving investigators continued ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information during their inquiries. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 287.137, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; amending s. 501.2041, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 12/12/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 7014
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VA bill #SB556 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Child abuse & neglect; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their prof. or official capacity.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the list of individuals who are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Specifically, it includes coaches, directors, and adult volunteers associated with public or private school athletics programs, including interscholastic teams and clubs, as mandatory reporters. Additionally, it broadens the scope of what constitutes "reason to suspect" child abuse or neglect to include suspected violations of certain obscenity and related offenses involving children, as outlined in specific sections of the law. This means that these newly included individuals, and others already mandated to report, must now report not only suspected abuse or neglect but also these specific offenses if they encounter them in their professional or official capacity. The bill also clarifies that these reporting requirements apply to both public and private school athletics programs.
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Bill Summary: Child abuse and neglect; obscenity and related offenses; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their professional or official capacities; public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers; penalty. Expands the mandatory reporting requirements for certain enumerated persons in their professional or official capacities to include certain offenses related to children and certain obscenity and related offenses and applies all such mandatory reporting requirements to all public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers, including those associated with interscholastic teams and clubs. Under current law, the mandatory reporting requirements apply to such enumerated persons who suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child and to public or private sports organization or team athletic coaches, directors, or adult volunteers.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Russet Perry (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
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LA bill #HB791 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Provides relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence (OR +$256,243 GF EX See Note)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The People's A.I. Act," establishes regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in Louisiana, aiming to protect user data privacy, ensure transparency, and define liability. Key provisions include requiring "affirmative consent" from users before their personal data or chat logs can be collected or used for purposes like advertising or training, with specific definitions for what constitutes valid consent and what does not, such as accepting broad terms of use or inaction. The bill defines terms like "chatbot" (an AI system simulating conversation), "chatbot provider" (the entity making the chatbot available), "personal data" (information linked to an identifiable individual), and "dark pattern" (user interfaces designed to trick users). It prohibits chatbot providers from processing personal data without consent, using chat logs for targeted advertising, or engaging in profiling beyond what's needed for a user's request, with special protections for users under 18. Users are granted the right to access their chat logs, and chatbot providers must implement robust data security programs. The bill mandates clear disclosures to users that they are interacting with an AI, not a human, and requires monthly risk assessments for potential harm. The Attorney General is empowered to create rules for implementing these provisions, including defining harm metrics and transparency requirements. The bill also establishes that chatbots are considered products for liability purposes, and chatbot providers have a duty to prevent user injury, holding them liable even if they exercised reasonable care or didn't directly contract with the user. Violations can lead to civil actions by the Attorney General or district attorneys, and individuals can sue for damages, including statutory damages of $5,000 per violation for privacy breaches or a total of $5,000 for transparency violations, plus potential punitive damages for knowing violations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 70 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 51:3301 through 3308, relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence; to provide for definitions; to provide for data privacy and security; to provide for transparency; to provide for harm assessments; to provide authority to make rules; to provide for severability; to establish liability; to provide for enforcement; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Delisha Boyd (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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NY bill #A10008 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to certain costs of the department of motor vehicles (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); authorizes for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York city; extends provisions of law relating thereto (Part E); extends
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, extending various provisions related to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) costs and an accident prevention course pilot program until April 1, 2028. It also authorizes for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City and extends related provisions until April 1, 2028. The bill introduces new regulations for data brokers, requiring registration, establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers, and implementing audit requirements. Additionally, it enhances consumer protections within health insurance by expanding coverage for out-of-network providers during pregnancy, requiring accessible formulary drug lists, and limiting utilization reviews for chronic health conditions to once per year unless specific clinical guidelines necessitate more frequent reviews. The legislation also includes provisions for utility intervenor reimbursement, state financial assistance for rural municipalities' water quality projects, establishes an "Excelsior Power Program" to incentivize smart thermostat use for demand reduction, and creates a State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to represent utility customers. Furthermore, it mandates a fare-free bus pilot program within New York City for five routes, costing no more than fifteen million dollars, and establishes a "Blue Ribbon Commission on Residential Affordability Through Energy Savings" to study rising utility rates and recommend reforms. Finally, the bill includes provisions related to dairy promotion, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers until 2033, and mandates that certain insurance policies cover outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend part U1 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the vehicle and traffic law and other laws relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend part B of chapter 84 of the laws of 2002, amending the state finance law relating to the costs of the department of motor vehicles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part A); to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part B); intentionally omitted (Part C); intentionally omitted (Part D); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City; to amend part FF of chapter 55 of the laws of 2017, relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part E); intentionally omitted (Part F); intentionally omitted (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter of the laws of 2016, amending the public authorities law and the general municipal law relating to the New York transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority, in relation to extending provisions of law relating to certain tax increment financing provisions (Part H); intentionally omitted (Part I); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products in New York state; and to repeal sections 16-x, 16-y and 16-z of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation thereto (Part J); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers (Part K); intentionally omitted (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); intentionally omitted (Part N); intentionally omitted (Part O); intentionally omitted (Part P); intentionally omitted (Part Q); intentionally omitted (Part R); intentionally omitted (Part S); to A. 10008--B 2 amend chapter 584 of the laws of 2011, amending the public authorities law relating to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority of the state of New York relative to the establishment of subsidiaries for certain purposes, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part T); intentionally omitted (Part U); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to extending the authority of the New York state urban development corporation to administer the empire state economic development fund (Part V); to amend chapter 393 of the laws of 1994, amending the New York state urban development corporation act, relating to the powers of the New York state urban development corporation to make loans, in relation to extending loan powers (Part W); intentionally omitted (Part X); intentionally omitted (Part Y); intentionally omitted (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring the registration of data brokers, establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers, and providing related regulatory provisions (Part AA); intentionally omitted (Part BB); intentionally omitted (Part CC); intentionally omitted (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); intentionally omitted (Part FF); intentionally omitted (Part GG); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the annual consumer guide of health insurers (Subpart A); to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to ongoing treatment by an out-of-network provider during pregnancy (Subpart B); to amend the insurance law, in relation to accessible formulary drug lists (Subpart C); and to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to utilization reviews for treatment for a chronic health condition (Subpart D) (Part HH); intentionally omitted (Part II); intentionally omitted (Part JJ); intentionally omitted (Part KK); to amend chapter 495 of the laws of 2004, amending the insurance law and the public health law relating to the New York state health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part LL); intentionally omitted (Part MM); intentionally omitted (Part NN); to amend the public service law, in relation to utility intervenor reimbursement (Part OO); to amend part T of chapter 57 of the laws of 2017 amending the environmental conservation law, the public health law, the public authorities law, the state finance law and the soil and water conservation districts law relating to the implementation of the "clean water infrastructure act of 2017", in relation to providing state financial assistance payments to rural municipalities in support of water quality infrastructure projects (Part PP); to amend the public service law and the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the excelsior power program (Part QQ); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing the state office of the utility consumer advocate; and to repeal subdivision 4 of section -a of the executive law, in relation to the utility intervention unit (Part RR); in relation to establishing a fare-free bus pilot program within the city of New York (Part SS); establishing the blue ribbon commission on residential affordability through energy savings; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Subpart A); and relating to profits resulting from the participation of electric generating facilities in the federally designated bulk system operator's short-term electric commodity markets (Subpart B)(Part TT); and to amend the insurance law, in relation to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies (Part UU) A. 10008--B 3
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10008b
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NY bill #A10005 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; relates to the extension of the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, extending the recruitment and retention program for certain members of the New York National Guard and Naval Militia until September 1, 2031, and suspending the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until the 2027-2028 fiscal year. It also establishes requirements for three-dimensional (3D) printers to prevent the printing of firearms and illegal firearm parts, creating a working group to study blocking technology and a library of firearm blueprint files for manufacturers to develop this technology, and extends the effectiveness of provisions related to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits for alcoholic beverages until October 12, 2027. Furthermore, the bill mandates education and training in ethics for lobbyists and clients, revises lobbyist and client registration fees, and requires the superintendent of state police to develop a critical incident paid leave policy for all members of the division, providing paid leave for officers involved in critical incidents, which are defined as actions resulting in serious injury or death, firearm discharges, or significant traffic accidents. The bill also includes numerous provisions related to the administration of state funds, bond authorizations for various capital projects including housing, education, transportation, and environmental initiatives, and establishes the office of the chief medical examiner within the commission to investigate deaths of incarcerated individuals, with specific duties and reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend chapter 268 of the laws of 1996 amending the education law and the state finance law relating to providing a recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia, in relation to extending such provisions (Part A); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the suspension of the subsidy to state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge (Part B); Intentionally omitted (Subpart A); and to amend the executive law, in relation to firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers and a three-dimensional printed firearm library (Subpart B)(Part C); intentionally omitted (Part D); intentionally omitted (Part E); intentionally omitted (Part F); intentionally omitted (Part G); intentionally omitted (Part H); intentionally omitted (Part I); intentionally omitted (Part J); intentionally omitted (Part K); intentionally omitted (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part N); intentionally omitted (Part O); intentionally omitted (Part P); intentionally omitted (Part Q); intentionally omitted (Part R); intentionally omitted (Part S); intentionally omitted (Part T); to amend the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to education and training in ethics and lobbying (Part U); intentionally omitted (Part V); intentionally omitted (Part W); intentionally omitted (Part X); intentionally omitted (Part Y); to amend the legislative law, in relation to lobbyist and client registration fees (Part Z); to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); to amend chapter 1 of the laws of 2005 amending the state A. 10005--B 2 finance law relating to restricting contacts in the procurement process and the recording of contacts relating thereto, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof (Part BB); to amend chapter 83 of the laws of 1995 amending the state finance law and other laws relating to bonds, notes and revenues, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof (Part CC); intentionally omitted (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); in relation to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026--2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the school tax relief fund; to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for city university facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for library construction projects; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for state university educational facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for locally sponsored community colleges; to amend chapter of the laws of 1973 constituting the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the issuance of mental health services facilities improvement bonds and notes; to amend part K of chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to finance capital costs related to homeland security; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to financing project costs for the office of information technology services and department of law; to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state finance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of funds to the thruway authority; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to fund costs for statewide equipment; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for purposes of financing environmental infrastructure projects; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing peace bridge projects and capital costs of state and local highways; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds for economic development initiatives; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for the division of military and naval affairs; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to issuance of bonds for project costs undertaken by A. 10005--B 3 or on behalf of the state education department, special act school districts, state-supported schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, non-public schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing the construction of the New York state agriculture and markets food laboratory; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorization for the issuance of bonds for the capital restructuring financing program, the health care facility transformation programs, and the essential health care provider program; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the -2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for initiatives of the state police; to amend part D of chapter 63 of the laws of 2005, relating to the composition and responsibilities of the New York state higher education capital matching grant board, in relation to higher education capital matching grants; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of certain bonds or notes; and to amend the public authorities law, in relation to bond limits (Part FF); to amend the public lands law, in relation to state aid on certain state leased or state owned land (Part GG); to amend chapter 141 of the laws of , amending the legislative law and the state finance law relating to the operation and administration of the legislature, in relation to extending such provisions (Part HH); to amend the real property tax law, in relation to PILOT payments associated with certain state-owned lands in Ulster County (Part II); to amend the local finance law, in relation to capitalizing police emergency response vehicles (Part JJ); and to amend the correction law and the county law, in relation to establishing the office of chief medical examiner; and to repeal certain provisions of the county law relating thereto (Part KK)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10005b
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KS bill #HB2460 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Modifying an exception to the Kansas open records act that authorizes certain individuals to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership by providing that certain individuals who were employed for five or more years, certain elected officials and persons who reside at an address that is subject to restriction from public access may request to have such information restricted and removing an exception related to info
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) to create new exceptions for restricting access to certain personal information on public websites. Specifically, it allows members of the legislature, state officers elected statewide, members of the state board of education, and elected municipal officials to request that their home addresses or home ownership information be kept private on public websites. It also extends this privacy protection to individuals who previously held these positions for five or more years, and to any person residing at an address that is already protected under these new provisions, provided they file a request with the public agency. The bill also removes an existing exception related to records from the state bank commissioner concerning money transmission businesses.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the Kansas open records act (KORA); relating to permissible exceptions to disclosure; providing modifying an exception to KORA that authorizes members of the legislature certain individuals to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership; providing that certain individuals who were employed for five or more years may request to have such information restricted; authorizing members of the legislature, state officers elected on a statewide basis, members of the state board of education and elected members of the governing body of any municipality to request to have such information restricted; authorizing any other person who resides at an address that is subject to restriction from public access to request to have such information restricted; removing an exception to KORA related to information or reports obtained and prepared by the office of the state bank commissioner; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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NY bill #A10003 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10003b
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MA bill #S235 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Regulating internet gaming
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for internet gaming in Massachusetts, creating a new Chapter 23O in the state's laws to govern online gambling. The bill authorizes the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue two types of licenses: Category 1 licenses for existing gaming licensees and Category 2 licenses for new entities, with a limit of four Category 2 licenses. The legislation requires strict regulation of internet gaming platforms, including robust consumer protection measures such as age verification, responsible gaming programs, and self-exclusion options. Operators will be subject to a 20% excise tax on adjusted gross internet gaming receipts, with revenue distributed across various state funds, including the General Fund, Workforce Investment Trust Fund, and Public Health Trust Fund. The bill mandates comprehensive background checks for operators and employees, establishes detailed reporting requirements, and includes provisions for investigating and preventing problem gambling. Additionally, the bill requires the Gaming Commission to conduct research on the social and economic impacts of internet gaming and perform a study on minority, women, and veteran business participation in the industry. The legislation aims to create a regulated, safe, and controlled environment for online gambling while generating revenue for the state and protecting consumers from potential gambling-related harm.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to ensure the Gaming Commission regulates internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Paul Feeney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2996
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NY bill #A10000 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget," outlines the financial support for various state agencies for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. It details specific appropriations for state operations, including personal services, supplies, contractual services, and equipment, across numerous agencies such as the Department of Health, Department of Taxation and Finance, and the State University of New York. The bill also includes provisions for reappropriating unexpended balances from prior years' appropriations and allows for flexibility in allocating federal grants. A key provision authorizes the Director of the Budget to withhold appropriated funds if a general fund imbalance is projected or occurs in fiscal year 2026-27, with specific exemptions for public assistance, debt service, and court-ordered payments. The bill also establishes a framework for legislative review of any proposed withholdings, giving the legislature ten business days to adopt its own plan to address the imbalance.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10000b
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FL bill #H7017 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Trade Secrets
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies several Florida statutes to remove references to "trade secrets" from various public records exemptions, effectively making information previously protected as a trade secret potentially subject to public disclosure. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal of a general exemption for trade secrets held by an agency, meaning that exemption will no longer automatically expire. The bill also amends numerous sections across different areas of law, such as antitrust violations, economic development, healthcare, workers' compensation, consumer protection, and insurance, by deleting the specific inclusion of "trade secrets" as a category of information that is confidential and exempt from public records requirements. The intent is to streamline or eliminate these specific trade secret exemptions from public access across a broad range of state agencies and business dealings.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0715, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for a trade secret held by an agency; removing the scheduled repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 287.137, 288.075, 334.049, 408.185, 409.91196, 440.108, 497.172, 501.171, 501.1735, 501.2041, 501.722, 520.9965, 548.062, 559.5558, 569.215, 627.0628, and 1004.4472; removing references to trade secrets from public records exemptions; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Judson Sapp (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 7026
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FL bill #H7023 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Cybersecurity
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled OGSR/Cybersecurity, aims to strengthen cybersecurity protections for government agencies by expanding exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements. It defines key terms like "breach" and "cybersecurity" and creates new exemptions for various types of sensitive information, including network schematics, security practices, risk assessments, login credentials, and data related to user access of public portals. The bill also revises existing exemptions for cybersecurity insurance and agency-produced software, while removing some previous exemptions for specific login credentials and cybersecurity information held by certain departments. Additionally, it makes portions of public meetings that would reveal this sensitive cybersecurity information exempt from public access, with provisions for recording and transcribing these closed sessions. The exemptions are subject to future legislative review and repeal, with some set to expire in 2031. The bill also repeals certain existing provisions related to data security in educational institutions and insurance corporations.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0725, F.S.; providing and revising definitions; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity processes or practices, certain cybersecurity program reports, login credentials, and certain information associated with access to a public-facing portal held by an agency; revising an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity insurance information and certain cybersecurity-related information held by an agency; consolidating a public record exemption for certain agency-produced data processing software held by an agency; expanding an exemption from public meetings requirements for portions of a meeting that would reveal certain cybersecurity-related information held by an agency; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; amending s. 15.16, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain secure login credentials held by the Department of State; amending s. 24.1051, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity-related information held by the Department of the Lottery; amending s. 101.5607, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 106.0706, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain user identifications and passwords held by the Department of State; amending s. 112.31446, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain secure login credentials held by the Commission on Ethics; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain agency-produced data processing software; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain secure login credentials and certain information associated with access to a public-facing portal held by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity-related information held by a utility owned or operated by a unit of local government; amending s. 119.0714, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 282.318, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for a comprehensive risk assessment held by an agency; removing exemptions from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity- related internal policies and procedures, certain cybersecurity-related internal audits and evaluations held by an agency, and certain cybersecurity-related reports held by an agency; repealing s. 627.352, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; repealing s. 1004.055, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in state postsecondary education institutions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, William Conerly (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 7024
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UT bill #SB0084 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Department of Commerce Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends provisions related to the Department of Commerce, primarily focusing on its fee structure and the management of funds. It clarifies that the department can collect fees for services it provides and establishes new restricted accounts to manage funds generated from specific services, such as a "Commerce Service Account" for general fees, a "Single Sign-On Expendable Special Revenue Fund" to cover the costs of a unified business portal, and a "Department of Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund" to support various departmental operations including technology, employee training, and public education materials. The bill also allows the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to sell or license copies of filed records and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Department of Commerce.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KY bill #HB534 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT relating to elections.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to election laws, including requiring the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide monthly lists of individuals convicted of felonies, even those whose cases are on appeal, to the State Board of Elections for removal from voter rolls. It also mandates special elections if a majority of a legislative body's seats become vacant due to election errors or fraud, and clarifies that current members remain in office until election contests and appeals are resolved. The bill establishes a process for the State Board of Elections to compare voter registration data with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE) to identify and remove non-citizen voters, forwarding their information to the Attorney General. Additionally, it allows county clerks to use ballot verifier software for public inspection of cast ballots and their associated "cast vote records" (electronic records of how votes were cast), provided voter-identifying information is removed, and permits additional audits using this software. The bill also prohibits the purchase of voting equipment that uses non-human readable codes like QR codes for vote tabulation, sets a minimum vote threshold for hand-to-eye recounts, allows successful election challengers to recover costs, and permits judicial candidates to disclose their political party affiliation and related viewpoints while prohibiting them from implying partisan endorsement. It also clarifies rules for special elections when legislative bodies have a majority of vacant seats, defines "executive committee of a political party," and allows federal candidates to contribute to party executive committees under certain conditions, while also permitting party committees to endorse nonpartisan candidates.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 30A.145 to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to prepare an all-time list each month of persons convicted of a felony, including persons whose cases are on appeal, and provide the list to the State Board of Elections; amend KRS 83A.040 to require a special election if more than the majority of the membership of a legislative body is vacated because of an election error due to no fault of any candidate or fraud; establish that members of the legislative body whose term expires shall remain in office until the contest and any appeals of the regular election are complete and final; create a new section of KRS Chapter 116 to require the State Board of Elections to compare the statewide voter registration system against the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program, or its successor program, each month to remove registered voters who are not citizens of the United States within 5 days; require the State Board of Elections to forward the name, date of birth, last known address, and voter registration record of any individual who is removed to the Attorney General; require the State Board of Elections to notify the county clerk of the county in which the voter lived of the removal; amend KRS 116.113 to specify that the Administrative Office of the Courts shall include persons convicted of a felony whose case is on appeal in the lists they send to the State Board of Elections for removal from the voter registration records; create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to define "cast vote record"; allow county clerks to use a ballot verifier software program to produce electronic images of cast ballots and cast vote records for public inspection, as long as the records do not contain voter-identifying information; allow counties to use the software program to perform additional audits; establish that the State Board of Elections shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish uniform standards for formatting, publication, and redaction of images of ballots and cast vote records; amend KRS 117.125 to establish that no voting equipment or voting systems shall be purchased after the effective date of the Act that utilize non-human readable codes, including barcodes, QR codes, or other encrypted markings to represent or tabulate a voter's choices on the ballot; amend KRS 117.383 to require that the ballot scanner and race selected for a hand-to-eye recount by the Secretary of State shall have at least 10 votes cast; amend KRS Chapter 118.176 to establish that a person who successfully challenges the bona fides of a candidate may recover certain costs; create a new chapter of KRS Chapter 118A to establish that judicial candidates may disclose their political party, state current and past voter registration status, and communicate political values or viewpoints consistent with that party affiliation; establish that judicial candidates shall not claim to be the official nominee of a political party, use language or materials that imply nomination, designation, or endorsement by a political party, or use party symbols, slogans, or imagery in a manner that would lead someone to believe they are running in a partisan election; amend KRS 120.165 to require the county clerk and local board of elections to call a special election if a majority of the offices of a legislative body are deemed vacant; establish that a person bringing a successful election contest may recover certain costs; amend KRS 121.015 to define "executive committee of a political party"; amend KRS 121.150 to allow federal candidates to contribute to a party executive committee if the amount of the contribution is within contribution limits and if the contribution is not earmarked for any particular candidate or slate of candidates; specify that a qualified political party committee, including a state or county executive committee, may endorse, support, oppose, and make contributions or expenditures to nonpartisan candidates; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : D.J. Johnson (R)*, John Hodgson (R), T.J. Roberts (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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FL bill #S1686 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to make certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson's Disease Registry confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they would not be accessible to the general public under Florida law (specifically, section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution). This exemption applies to information about individuals diagnosed with or treated for Parkinson's disease. However, there are exceptions: information can be released with the individual's written consent, the department or the consortium managing the registry can contact individuals for epidemiological investigation and monitoring without further disclosure of confidential information, and the department can share data with other governmental agencies or entities for medical or scientific research as long as those entities also do not further disclose the confidential information. The bill also states that this exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The Legislature has declared this exemption a public necessity to protect patient privacy, comply with federal laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), and ensure the effective operation of the Parkinson's Disease Registry for research and tracking purposes. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 1004.4352, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson’s Disease Registry; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Policy, Alexis Calatayud (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1445
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KY bill #HR116 • Last Action 03/06/2026
A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Research Commission to direct the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee to investigate the misuse of state resources of the executive branch.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This resolution urges the Legislative Research Commission, a body that supports the Kentucky General Assembly, to instruct the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee, a committee tasked with examining government operations, to investigate alleged misuse of state resources by the executive branch under Governor Andy Beshear's administration. The investigation would focus on several specific areas, including the overpayment of fraudulent unemployment claims, waste within the Medicaid program, alleged retaliatory enforcement by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the improper issuance of driver's licenses, wasteful spending on out-of-state travel, advertising, and special events, and violations of open records laws. The resolution also requests that the investigation's findings, including any identified misconduct, failures to comply with laws, and recommendations for legislative changes, be reported to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026, for further review by relevant legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Research Commission to direct the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee to investigate the misuse of state resources of the executive branch.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : T.J. Roberts (R)*, Kimberly Holloway (R), Josh Calloway (R), Marianne Proctor (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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UT bill #SB0095 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Speaking Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a system for assessing and managing security risks for public events at institutions of higher education (institutions) in Utah. It requires institutions to conduct a risk assessment for any public event featuring an outside speaker, consulting with the Department of Public Safety and campus police. This assessment, which must be content-neutral and completed within 10 business days of a request, evaluates factors like credible threats, past event issues, attendance size, venue security, and resource needs to assign a "threat level" from 1 (minimal risk) to 5 (severe risk). Based on the assigned threat level, specific security measures, ranging from standard campus police presence for Level 1 events to multi-agency coordination and advanced threat monitoring for Level 5 events, will be implemented. The bill also mandates that sponsoring entities obtain varying levels of general liability insurance based on the threat level, with higher levels requiring additional special event insurance. Furthermore, sponsoring entities may be charged security fees, with amounts escalating with the threat level, though institutions have the discretion to waive or reduce these fees under certain circumstances. The bill also amends existing law to protect certain records related to these risk assessments and security plans from public disclosure, while still allowing for the release of the assigned threat level, general security measures, and estimated costs. Finally, the bill sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes risk assessment and security requirements for public events at an institution of higher education (institutions).
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kathleen Riebe (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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FL bill #S7044 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Custodians of Gold Coin and Silver Coin
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions for information gathered by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) during investigations and examinations, specifically to include entities acting as custodians of gold and silver coins, as authorized by a previous law (chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida). This means that customer complaints, trade secrets, personal financial information, payment instrument transaction details, and deferred presentment transaction information related to these gold and silver coin custodians will be kept confidential, similar to how such information is protected for other financial institutions and money transmitters. The bill also establishes that these exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the legislature acts to extend them. The rationale provided is that this confidentiality is necessary to protect ongoing investigations, prevent harm to individuals and institutions, and ensure the effective functioning of financial regulation, particularly concerning potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; reenacting and amending s. 560.312, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for payment instrument transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending s. 560.4041, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for deferred presentment transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition and trade secrets, to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Banking and Insurance
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1087
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UT bill #SB0064 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Government Records Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) by updating various provisions related to public records access and management. Key changes include clarifying definitions, modifying procedures for record requests and appeals, and introducing new requirements for governmental entities regarding employee education on records management. Specifically, it adjusts the voter registration process to allow for additional privacy protections for victims of domestic violence or dating violence, and for law enforcement officers and members of the armed forces. The bill also revises rules concerning the use of public email for political purposes, the disclosure of certain government records, and the fees associated with record requests. Furthermore, it mandates the creation and distribution of a one-page summary of government records requirements for all government employees and establishes new procedures for handling record requests, including provisions for expedited responses and exceptional circumstances. The bill also clarifies the classification and disclosure of various record types, such as those related to law enforcement, public safety, and government procurement, and introduces criminal penalties for certain violations of records management laws, including the unlawful destruction of records related to pending requests. Finally, it updates the appeals process for record denials and fee waiver denials, and modifies the definition of "access denial" to align with other sections of the act.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Government Records Access and Management Act.
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• Introduced: 01/02/2026
• Added: 01/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Matt MacPherson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0070 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Natural Disaster Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to require that emergency operations plans, which are plans created by counties, cities, and towns to manage emergencies, must designate at least one shelter that can accommodate both individuals and their "household pets" – defined as domesticated animals traditionally kept in homes, like dogs and cats, that can be housed in temporary facilities, but excluding livestock, reptiles (other than turtles), amphibians, fish, insects, arachnids, or animals kept for racing. The bill also clarifies that these entities are not required to build new facilities to meet this requirement and can establish rules for pet care at shelters. Additionally, the bill expands governmental immunity from lawsuits to include injuries arising from or connected to an emergency operations plan, meaning government entities and their employees are protected from being sued for actions or failures related to these plans, particularly in the context of natural disasters.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to a natural disaster.
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• Introduced: 01/02/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jen Plumb (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0137 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Homeless Services Board Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board by adding two new members with expertise in physical or mental healthcare, one appointed by the University of Utah Health and the other by the largest non-profit hospital system in Utah, with the stipulation that these two members cannot represent the same specific field of healthcare unless qualified for both, and it also sets an effective date for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jen Plumb (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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NM bill #HB99 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Medical Malpractice Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Medical Malpractice Act by clarifying definitions for various healthcare entities and professionals, such as "health care provider," "hospital," and "independent provider," and also revises the limits on punitive damages in medical malpractice cases, requiring clear and convincing evidence of malicious or reckless conduct for their award and setting specific caps based on the type of healthcare provider involved. Additionally, it mandates that payments from the Patient's Compensation Fund, which is a state fund established to cover medical malpractice claims, for medical care and related benefits must be made as expenses are incurred, rather than in lump sums, ensuring that ongoing medical needs are continuously addressed.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE; CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS IN THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACT; LIMITING PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES; REQUIRING PAYMENTS FROM THE PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND TO BE MADE AS EXPENSES ARE INCURRED.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 49 : Chris Chandler (D)*, Gail Armstrong (R)*, Cynthia Borrego (D)*, Day Hochman-Vigil (D), Sarah Silva (D), Doreen Gallegos (D), Brian Baca (R), John Block (R), Cathrynn Brown (R), Pete Campos (D), Jack Chatfield (R), Nicole Chavez (R), Catherine Cullen (R), Art De La Cruz (D), Meredith Dixon (D), Rebecca Dow (R), Mark Duncan (R), Miguel Garcia (D), Joy Garratt (D), Anita Gonzales (D), William Hall (R), Jonathan Henry (R), Joshua Hernandez (R), Pamelya Herndon (D), Susan Herrera (D), Wonda Johnson (D), Jenifer Jones (R), Ray Lara (D), Charlotte Little (D), Stefani Lord (R), Tara Luján (D), Patty Lundstrom (D), Jimmy Mason (R), Marian Matthews (D), Angelita Mejia (R), Rod Montoya (R), Mark Murphy (R), Cristina Parajón (D), Randy Pettigrew (R), Andi Reeb (R), Joseph Sanchez (D), Debbie Sariñana (D), Elaine Sena Cortez (R), Nathan Small (D), Liz Stefanics (D), Luis Terrazas (R), Nicole Tobiassen (R), Diane Torres-Velásquez (D), Harlan Vincent (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 44 - Mar. 6
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UT bill #HB0596 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Homelessness Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's laws concerning homelessness services, primarily by adding new definitions and clarifying existing ones, such as defining "congregate shelter" and "emergency shelter." It allows the Office of Homeless Services to accept property for use as temporary shelters and establishes rules for lease agreements for such properties, with lease rates capped at documented direct facility operation and maintenance costs. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for the Office of Homeless Services, changes the name of the Shelter Cities Advisory Board to the Shelter Cities Coordinating Council, and adjusts the temperature threshold for a "code blue event" (extreme cold weather) that triggers emergency shelter protocols from 18 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Furthermore, it creates a Homeless Services Restricted Account to be funded by a portion of cigarette tax revenue, with specific uses outlined for participating counties, and establishes a Mitigation Fund Task Force to assess public safety costs and recommend funding formulas for municipalities hosting homeless shelters. Finally, the bill allows for temporary expansion of congregate shelter capacity under certain conditions and modifies how local sales and use tax revenue is distributed, including provisions related to homeless shelter mitigation.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions regarding homeless services.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 03/02/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0102 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Animal Control First Responder Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah statutes to include animal control officers as "first responders" in various contexts. Specifically, it allows animal control officers to be recognized as first responders who can voluntarily refer individuals to substance use and mental health services, and grants them immunity from liability for these actions, similar to other first responders. It also expands the definition of "first responder" to include animal control officers in provisions related to workers' compensation, the issuance of driver's licenses with special identification symbols for individuals with invisible conditions, the First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program, and the Good Samaritan Law, which provides immunity for individuals rendering emergency care. The bill also makes a minor correction to the definition of "child" in the Good Samaritan Law and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to animal control officers.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jen Plumb (D)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0170 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Board Referendum Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to expand the scope of referendums to include actions taken by local school boards, specifically regarding local laws and local school tax laws, allowing voters to challenge and potentially overturn these decisions through a referendum process. It clarifies definitions related to referendums, modifies signature requirements for challenging different types of local laws, and adjusts procedures for preparing and distributing information about referendums, including arguments for and against them. The bill also updates rules for public meetings where referendums are discussed and specifies how school district referendums will be handled by boards of canvassers and how their results will be proclaimed. Additionally, it makes technical changes to various sections of Utah code concerning elections, land use, and public notices to incorporate school districts into the referendum framework.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to local referendums.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rex Shipp (R)*, Lincoln Fillmore (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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OR bill #HB4030 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to packaging subject to producer responsibility requirements; prescribing an effective date.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts packaging for certain berries and meat, poultry, fish, and seafood from producer responsibility requirements, which are regulations that hold producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products, including packaging, paper, and food serviceware. Specifically, it adds exemptions for packaging sold and supplied in connection with blueberries, strawberries, or cane berries that are sold as raw agricultural commodities and are subject to federal packaging requirements, as well as non-compostable packaging that comes into direct contact with fresh or processed meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. These changes are set to take effect on the 91st day following the adjournment of the legislative session.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act exempts some berry and meat, poultry, fish and seafood packaging from a re- cycling law. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Exempts packaging for certain berries and meat, poultry, fish and seafood from producer re- sponsibility requirements for packaging, paper and food serviceware. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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OR bill #HB4095 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to semi-independent state agencies.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to how semi-independent state agencies operate, primarily by bringing them under more standard state financial and administrative processes. It removes exemptions for these agencies from certain laws related to budgets, fiscal matters, and state agency operations, meaning they will now generally follow the same rules as other state agencies regarding these areas. The bill also establishes new dedicated funds for several specific boards and commissions, such as the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board and the State Board of Architect Examiners, into which their collected fees and revenues will be deposited and continuously appropriated for their specific purposes. Additionally, it repeals certain existing statutes related to how these agencies manage their funds and operations, and it makes conforming amendments to various other laws to reflect these changes, including those related to the Oregon Tourism Commission, Travel Information Council, and Oregon Film and Video Office, ensuring they also align with the new framework.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes some state agencies do the LFO budget process. The Act makes the state agencies follow some other laws about money. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.7). Makes certain semi-independent state agencies subject to certain provisions regarding the budget process and fiscal matters.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 4 : David Gomberg (D)*, Tom Andersen (D), Ben Bowman (D), Sue Rieke Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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UT bill #HB0031 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local Education Agency Financial Reporting
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to enhance financial reporting for local education agencies, which are defined as school districts or charter schools, by requiring the State Auditor to establish and maintain a list of "common naming conventions" – standardized job titles and classifications – for payroll and compensation data. Local education agencies must then use these common naming conventions when reporting their employee payroll and compensation data, including benefits, to the State Auditor for inclusion on the Utah Public Finance Website. The bill also clarifies that "public financial information" does not include payments made by a third-party contractor or vendor to their own employees for services provided to a local education agency, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the Utah Public Finance Website and financial reporting for education.
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• Introduced: 12/05/2025
• Added: 12/06/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Walter (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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OR bill #HB4028 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to behavioral health.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, establishes new regulations for how insurers, coordinated care organizations (CCOs), and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) conduct audits of behavioral health treatment claims, which include mental health and substance use disorder services but exclude those provided in hospitals or hospital-affiliated clinics. Insurers must provide providers with clear, plain-language descriptions of claim requirements and notify them at least 30 days in advance of any changes to these requirements, with audits generally limited to claims within the last 12 months (or six years for suspected fraud) and requiring behavioral health professional review. CCOs and OHA have similar audit limitations, with a three-year lookback period for paid claims unless fraud is suspected, and audits must be completed within 180 days unless the provider causes delays. The bill also mandates that certain carriers annually report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) on their compliance with behavioral health parity requirements, ensuring that mental health and substance use disorder benefits are treated comparably to medical and surgical benefits.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new information that some carriers must report to DCBS. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Digest: The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new in- formation that some carriers must report to DCBS. The Act takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). Imposes requirements and restrictions on insurer and coordinated care organization audits of claims for reimbursement submitted by behavioral health treatment providers. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Adds information that certain carriers must annually report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding compliance with behavioral health parity requirements. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 11 : Darin Harbick (R)*, Rob Nosse (D)*, Court Boice (R), Matt Bunch (R), Pam Marsh (D), Mark Owens (R), Hai Pham (D), Sue Rieke Smith (D), Alek Skarlatos (R), Jules Walters (D), David Smith (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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UT bill #HB0286 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments, establishes new requirements for "frontier developers" – entities that develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models using significant computing power – and "large frontier developers" (those with at least $500 million in annual revenue) to ensure transparency and safety in AI development and deployment. Key provisions include mandating the creation and public posting of "public safety plans" to address "catastrophic risks," which are defined as foreseeable dangers that could lead to significant loss of life or property damage, such as aiding in the creation of weapons or enabling large-scale cyberattacks. Additionally, for "covered chatbots" (AI conversational services likely accessed by minors and with at least one million monthly users), developers must create and publish "child protection plans" to mitigate "child safety risks," defined as foreseeable harm or severe emotional distress to minors. The bill also requires developers to publish summaries of their risk assessments and mitigation efforts before deploying new or substantially modified AI models, prohibits making false or misleading statements about these risks and plans, and establishes a mechanism for reporting "safety incidents" (both catastrophic and child safety incidents) to a designated office, with immediate notification to law enforcement for imminent threats. Furthermore, it introduces whistleblower protections for employees who report potential violations of these safety and transparency requirements, preventing employers from taking "adverse action" (like firing or demoting) against them, and outlines remedies for employees who experience such retaliation, including reinstatement and damages, while also establishing civil penalties for violations by large frontier developers.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts the AI Transparency Act relating to transparency and whistleblower protections for frontier artificial intelligence models.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Doug Fiefia (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0287 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Immigrant Driving Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the driving privilege card program, which was a form of identification and driving authorization for individuals who could not provide proof of lawful presence in the United States. The bill amends various sections of Utah law to remove references to these driving privilege cards, including in provisions related to identification, proof of age, firearm purchases, and guest worker permits. It also makes conforming changes to other sections of law to reflect the elimination of this program.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill repeals the driving privilege card program.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Trevor Lee (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0278 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Board Election Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law related to elections, primarily focusing on changes to the State Board of Education and local school board elections. Key provisions include clarifying that State Board of Education and local school board positions are nonpartisan offices, meaning candidates for these positions will not run under a political party affiliation. It also modifies the process for filling midterm vacancies for State Board of Education members, requiring gubernatorial appointment with Senate confirmation. Additionally, the bill adjusts campaign finance reporting deadlines and penalties for school board candidates, and clarifies the requirements for candidates seeking nomination for these positions, including signature gathering and declaration of candidacy procedures. The changes aim to streamline election processes and ensure clarity regarding nonpartisan races for educational boards.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the State Board of Education.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 3 : John Arthur (D)*, Jen Dailey-Provost (D), Jake Fitisemanu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0285 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local Planning and Regulation Impacts on Wildlife Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires municipalities and counties to consider the impacts of development on wildlife, wildlife movement, and wildlife habitat when preparing and adopting their general plans and land use regulations, and to consider how these impacts can be mitigated. It also mandates that these plans and regulations address the maintenance and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and migration corridors. Additionally, the bill clarifies that state agencies, specifically the Department of Natural Resources, shall provide relevant information to counties upon request regarding these wildlife considerations. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws concerning general plan preparation and land use regulations for both municipalities and counties, and specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to local government land use plans and regulations.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Doug Owens (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0081 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Flag Display Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding flag displays on government property by narrowing the scope of restrictions to specifically apply only to school property. The bill redefines key terms, changing "government property" to "school property" and limiting the flag display restrictions to school districts and schools within the public education system. The legislation maintains a list of exempted flags that can be displayed, which includes national, state, military, educational, and other specific flags. The bill removes previous provisions that empowered the state auditor to investigate and fine government entities for flag display violations, effectively reducing the administrative oversight of flag displays. Additionally, the bill retains language protecting local education agencies' authority regarding student expression and non-discrimination obligations. The attorney general is still required to defend and the state will indemnify individuals enforcing this section against potential legal claims. The bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026, providing ample time for schools and districts to understand and implement the new flag display guidelines.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reduces the scope of a restriction on the display of flags on government property to a restriction on the display of flags on school property.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/23/2025
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0256 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School District Elections Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law to transition local school board elections from nonpartisan to partisan elections, meaning candidates will now run under a political party affiliation. This change will take effect on January 1, 2027, and applies to all local school board members, with provisions for filling vacancies and managing campaign finance disclosures. The bill also makes various technical and conforming changes to existing statutes related to elections, campaign finance, and school board districts to align with this shift to partisan elections for school board positions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes the office of local school board member an office that is elected via a partisan election.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Kyle (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0115 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to create a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of older motor vehicles, specifically those with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and a model year at least 15 years prior to the current calendar year. This exemption will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts a sales and use tax exemption for sales of older motor vehicles.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Peterson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0157 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Department of Natural Resources Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah law, primarily concerning the Department of Natural Resources and water resource management. It updates the Cultural Site Stewardship Program by adjusting references to specific statutes for inventorying cultural sites and clarifies the definition of "vandalism" to include acts like inscribing or marking a cultural site. The bill also modifies overtime policies for state employees, specifically removing an exemption for the Department of Natural Resources regarding work periods for nonexempt law enforcement employees. Additionally, it makes technical changes to various sections related to water rights, including the records kept by the state engineer, the approval process for water appropriation applications, and the requirements for temporary water rights. The bill also addresses secondary water metering by updating deadlines and loan provisions, and it clarifies the powers and duties of the Utah Geological Survey, particularly regarding groundwater and surface water resources, and expands the qualifications for the survey's board to include expertise in energy industry and groundwater. Finally, it updates provisions related to the management and sale of bison on Antelope Island and makes technical corrections to references within the State Parks Restricted Account.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to the Department of Natural Resources.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rex Shipp (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0169 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Boating Insurance Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to remove the requirement for boat insurance, also referred to as motorboat liability coverage. It achieves this by removing references to motorboats from sections of the law that mandate insurance reporting and verification, such as the Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Program. The bill also repeals several sections of Utah code specifically related to motorboat insurance requirements and penalties, effectively eliminating the legal obligation for boat owners to carry insurance.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill removes the requirement for boat insurance.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Colin Jack (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0310 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Reintegration Plan Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning student reintegration and school enrollment, particularly for students with disciplinary issues. It expands the grounds for denying enrollment to include students with any school safety incidents or safe-school violations, in addition to previous serious infractions or chronic misbehavior. The bill also streamlines the process for transferring student records, requiring schools to forward a student's discipline file, including safe-school violations and reintegration information, within 10 school days, and mandates that schools cannot enroll a student until their record is received or a review of a data gateway for safety violations is completed. Furthermore, it clarifies the composition and timeline for developing reintegration plans for students involved in serious offenses, requiring a multidisciplinary team to create these plans within seven school days of notification while school is in session, or seven school days after school resumes if notified during a break. The bill also specifies that reintegration plans remain in effect for a full school year or 180 days, and it prohibits reintegration into a school if a student or staff member has a protective order against the student or is a victim of certain offenses committed by the student. Finally, it updates provisions regarding notification to schools about juvenile court actions and requires LEAs (Local Education Agencies, which are school districts or charter schools) to digitally maintain cumulative student files or reintegration plans for one year, ensuring these records follow students who transfer.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to reintegration and enrollment of students with disciplinary issues.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Angela Romero (D)*, Dan McCay (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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NY bill #A10439 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relates to offenses involving theft of identity; creates five tiers of crimes, based on the financial loss to the victim(s) and the number of people victimized.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new framework for identity theft offenses in New York, creating five distinct tiers of crimes based on the financial loss to victims and the number of individuals victimized, and also criminalizes the unlawful possession of personal identifying information and "skimmer devices" (devices used to steal information from cards). The bill defines "personal identifying information" broadly to include names, addresses, financial account numbers, social security numbers, biometric data, and medical or insurance information, among other details that could be used to assume someone's identity. The offenses range from "petit identity theft" (a misdemeanor) to "identity theft in the first degree" (a class B felony), with escalating penalties tied to the severity of the financial loss or the number of victims. It also introduces new offenses for possessing stolen personal information and for possessing skimmer devices, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a class E felony. The bill also makes several conforming amendments to existing laws, including updating references to identity theft offenses and expanding the definition of "victim" to include those whose identities have been stolen.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the penal law, the criminal procedure law, the general business law, the state technology law and the executive law, in relation to offenses involving theft of identity; and to repeal certain provisions of the criminal procedure law and the penal law relating thereto
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Alicia Hyndman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: referred to codes
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UT bill #HB0576 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Welfare Timeline Compliance Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve the efficiency and timeliness of child welfare cases by amending existing laws. It modifies the powers and duties of a child welfare oversight panel to include reviewing reports on appeals and compliance with timelines in child welfare cases, and it requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide annual reports on these timelines to the panel and the Judiciary Interim Committee, detailing reasons for noncompliance and data on case durations. The bill also mandates that appellate courts prioritize and expedite reviews of child welfare cases to ensure timely resolutions, and it clarifies definitions related to child welfare proceedings, including a new definition for "permanency" as a permanent, safe, and stable living environment for a minor. Furthermore, it introduces new provisions that prohibit parties from waiving or extending statutory timelines in child welfare cases, except for a limited four-day extension in emergencies, and outlines strategies for juvenile courts to manage their calendars and caseloads to meet these deadlines, such as scheduling trials in advance and utilizing senior judges for nonsubstantive hearings. Finally, the bill revises permanency hearing timelines, allowing for a 60-day extension of reunification services under specific circumstances and clarifying the process for filing petitions for termination of parental rights, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses statutory timelines in child welfare cases.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Candice Pierucci (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0365 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Taxation Notification Requirements
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the "truth-in-taxation" notice requirements for a fiscal year taxing entity, which is a government entity that operates on a fiscal year from July 1 to June 30, when a mayor or budget officer proposes a property tax rate increase in a tentative budget, which is a preliminary plan for how a government entity will spend money and collect revenue. Specifically, it requires that for such a "specified taxing entity," the meeting notice for the public hearing where the tentative budget is adopted must be posted on the entity's website (or at the town hall if no website exists) at least seven calendar days after the public meeting where the tentative budget is first presented, and this notice must state that the tentative budget includes a proposed tax rate increase. The bill also clarifies that the fiscal year taxing entity must still meet advertisement requirements for the public hearing itself and that the notice for this public hearing must be published according to specific advertisement provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies truth-in-taxation notice requirements for a fiscal year taxing entity when a mayor or budget officer proposes a property tax rate increase in a tentative budget.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Peterson (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0360 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Athlete Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to prohibit public schools from participating in any activities association that imposes periods of ineligibility on students for certain reasons, including transferring schools for reasons like open enrollment or school choice, moving to a new school's attendance zone, or being a victim of bullying at their previous school. The bill also prohibits such ineligibility if a student has been a victim of bullying, even if the previous school didn't officially certify it, and it prevents associations from imposing ineligibility if a student receives compensation for participating in an interscholastic activity. Additionally, the bill clarifies requirements for associations to collect student documentation, such as birth certificates or equivalent identification, to determine eligibility, with specific provisions for non-U.S. citizens and homeless students, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an activities association that imposes periods of ineligibility on certain students.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jon Hawkins (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0362 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Tax Payments with Gold
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2028, allows for the payment of mining severance taxes with gold, specifically for taxpayers who mine both gold and at least one other "critical mineral" (a list of over 60 minerals including aluminum, copper, and zinc). These qualified taxpayers can pay their mining severance tax liability, excluding any credits, by remitting gold equivalent in value to the taxes owed, with the State Treasurer determining the gold's value based on international benchmarks and ensuring it meets investment-grade purity standards, while the taxpayer covers any associated transaction costs. The gold received is deposited into the General Fund Budget Reserve Account, and the Division of Finance then credits an equivalent amount from that account to be distributed like other severance tax revenue. Additionally, the bill introduces a nonrefundable tax credit of 5% of the mining severance tax liability for these qualified taxpayers, with the credit available until January 1, 2033, for existing mines and until January 1, 2043, for new mines. The bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws concerning the distribution of severance tax revenue and the confidentiality of tax information.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses tax payments.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Ivory (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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OR bill #SB1555 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to the constitutional requirements for public education appropriations; declaring an emergency.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how the state reports on public education funding by establishing new quality goals for public education, which include school districts complying with legal requirements, teachers being licensed and qualified, and meeting statewide performance targets. It directs the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means to use a cost model, developed through contracts with experts, to determine the amount of money needed to meet these quality goals and to publish a report detailing whether the legislative appropriations are sufficient or, if not, explaining the reasons and impact of the shortfall. The bill also abolishes the Quality Education Commission and a related joint committee, and it makes various changes to existing laws concerning school district standards, teacher training, student services, and reporting requirements, with most of these changes becoming effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Changes the method that is used to prepare a report on the amount of state money that is used to fund public education. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Directs the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means to use a cost model for the purpose of calculating the sum of moneys sufficient to meet the state’s system of public education quality goals. Modifies the public education quality goals for the purpose of the cost model and makes re- lated changes specifying when a school district is a standard school district. Abolishes a joint committee related to the appropriation of moneys for public education. Abolishes the Quality Education Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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UT bill #HB0347 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Artificial Turf Placement Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires a local education agency (LEA) governing board, which is the board that oversees a local school district, to follow specific procedures before installing artificial turf, defined as a surface of synthetic fibers made to resemble natural grass, on property owned by the LEA. Before any installation of artificial turf on an athletic field, which is an area of at least 5,000 square feet used for organized sports, the LEA governing board must provide written notice to all property owners and residents within a 200-foot radius of the proposed installation at least 30 days before a public meeting. This notice must detail the location, size, type of turf, and intended use of the installation, along with information about the meeting where it will be discussed. Additionally, the LEA must post notice on its website at least 60 days in advance and update it with any changes. The proposed installation must then be placed on the agenda for a regular LEA governing board meeting, where information will be presented and public comment will be allowed, before any approval can be granted. These requirements do not apply to maintenance, repair, or replacement of existing artificial turf with something other than artificial turf, and they do not create new environmental testing mandates or override other existing state or federal laws.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill requires a local education agency (LEA) governing board to provide notice and place artificial turf installation on a regular meeting agenda before installing artificial turf on LEA property.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Hoang Nguyen (D)*, Stephanie Pitcher (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0327 • Last Action 03/06/2026
License Plate Reader Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and the processing of the data they collect, creating a new chapter in Utah law dedicated to the "Automatic License Plate Reader Act." It defines key terms like "license plate data" (which includes images of plates, vehicles, time, and location) and "license plate reader provider" (companies that supply or process data from these systems). The bill outlines specific authorized uses for ALPRs by governmental entities, primarily for law enforcement purposes such as identifying vehicles involved in criminal activity, locating stolen vehicles or missing persons, and verifying registration or insurance. It also permits limited uses by other entities like parking enforcement, public transit districts, and educational institutions for specific purposes like traffic control, research, or access management, often requiring data to be anonymized. Crucially, the bill imposes restrictions, prohibiting the use of ALPRs for facial recognition, targeting individuals based on First Amendment rights, or discriminating based on protected characteristics. It sets strict data retention limits, generally requiring license plate data to be deleted within 150 days unless it's part of an ongoing criminal or civil matter, and mandates that providers ensure data is encrypted and undergo independent accuracy evaluations. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for providers and the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to track ALPR usage and accuracy, and outlines penalties for violations, including a class B misdemeanor for individuals and potential disciplinary action for employees.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends requirements for the use of automatic license plate readers and processing of license plate data.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristen Chevrier (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0386 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Immigration Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah law, primarily concerning immigration and public records. It modifies provisions related to the publication of consumer complaints, clarifying when such complaints can be made public and requiring redaction of sensitive filer information. The bill also redefines "private employer" and "public employer" in several sections, clarifies definitions related to immigration status verification systems, and adjusts references to specific sections of Utah code regarding protected records. Additionally, it amends laws concerning the prohibition of providing booking photographs for publication-for-pay websites, the requirements for resident tuition at higher education institutions, and the eligibility criteria for the Utah Promise Program, a financial aid initiative. The bill also updates definitions and procedures related to the sharing of government records, the creation and issuance of identification documents, and the verification of lawful presence in the United States for public benefits. Finally, it repeals several sections related to guest worker programs and sponsored resident immigrant programs, and establishes an effective date for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to immigration.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0459 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sexual Offense Evidence and Reporting Procedures Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws to provide victims of sexual offenses more options regarding reporting and evidence collection, while also clarifying procedures for law enforcement and healthcare providers. Key provisions include allowing victims to opt for medical treatment without immediate reporting to law enforcement, or to provide a limited report that includes demographic information but not their name, thereby creating a "restricted kit" for evidence. However, mandatory reporting to law enforcement is still required if the victim is a minor (17 or younger) or a vulnerable adult, or if they sustained a serious bodily injury. The bill also defines terms like "sexual offense" and "vulnerable adult" more broadly and establishes procedures for handling both "restricted" and "unrestricted" sexual assault kits, including their testing, storage, and victim notification protocols, with the goal of enhancing victim autonomy and ensuring proper evidence handling.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends evidence and reporting procedures that occur after a sexual offense is committed.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tyler Clancy (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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WY bill #SF0020 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Data privacy-government entities.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires government entities in Wyoming, excluding the judicial branch and law enforcement agencies, to adopt policies for the collection, access, security, and use of personal data, which is defined as information linked to an identifiable person or digital identity. Government entities are prohibited from buying, selling, trading, or transferring personal data without explicit written consent, with exceptions for transfers between government entities, to contractors providing government services (who must protect the data and destroy it when no longer needed), or for specific approved exceptions not exceeding two years. The bill also allows Wyoming residents to request copies of their personal data and object to its accuracy, completeness, or handling, requiring government entities to respond within sixty days. Furthermore, government entities must not collect or retain more personal data than is reasonably necessary for their lawful functions, and personal data generally cannot be kept for more than three years without a written policy justifying the extended retention. The state chief information officer will develop sample policies by January 1, 2027, and the provisions of the bill will become effective at different times for various government entities, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; requiring government entities to adopt policies for the collection, access, security and use of personal data as specified; requiring specific personal data policies; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned Chapter Number 48
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UT bill #HB0434 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Welfare Fatality Review Report Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding reports on child welfare fatalities and near fatalities, specifically by changing which identifying information is redacted from these reports and responses when they are shared with legislative committees and the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. Previously, only "identifying information" was removed, but this bill specifies that only "surnames and addresses" will be redacted, meaning more details about individuals involved might be disclosed. The bill also clarifies the reporting requirements for the Department of Human Services to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee and the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel, ensuring that reports and responses are provided to both committees when a fatality or near fatality involves certain categories of individuals, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses a report regarding child welfare fatalities.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Cheryl Acton (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0212 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Free Exercise of Religion Revisions
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to strengthen protections for the free exercise of religion, particularly in relation to government actions. It introduces a new section to the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Title 63G, Chapter 33) that explicitly allows individuals to seek damages, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and other legal remedies if a government action substantially burdens their religious freedom, even if the government action is neutral on its face. The bill also clarifies that individuals do not need to exhaust administrative remedies before bringing such claims and outlines specific notice requirements for lawsuits against government entities, with exceptions for ongoing burdens or imminent harm. Additionally, it amends provisions related to governmental immunity to ensure that waivers of immunity do not undermine these religious freedom protections, specifically by adding a waiver of immunity for actions brought under the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to an action brought for a violation of the free exercise of religion.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Keven Stratton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0424 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Nomination Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for selecting judges in Utah by updating requirements for the governor to provide information to the Senate and the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel when making judicial appointments, including requiring the submission of the appointee's resume and application materials from the judicial nominating commission, unless specific letters are directed not to be shared. It also clarifies the definition of a "recruitment period" for judicial vacancies, outlines the governor's ability to request nominees from a judicial nominating commission, and adjusts the timelines for these recruitment periods, while also specifying that lists of applicants certified by a commission are advisory and do not limit the governor's appointment authority. Furthermore, the bill amends provisions related to judicial nominating commissions, ensuring that commissioners are appointed to nominate applicants without partisan political consideration, and it includes an effective date contingent on the passage and approval of a related constitutional amendment concerning judicial nominations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses judicial selection.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Kyle (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0407 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Education Information System
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning public education information systems, primarily by establishing new requirements for student information systems and how local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, manage and exchange student data. Key provisions include mandating that by July 1, 2031, all LEAs must use a student information system that meets specific "compliance requirements" set by the state board, which cover data standards, integration, privacy, and security. The bill also introduces an "authorized interoperable data exchange framework" as a method for LEAs to exchange data with state systems, aiming to improve data flow and reduce the need for LEAs to manage separate platforms. Furthermore, it outlines requirements for capturing and reporting school safety data, establishes a voluntary vendor certification program for student information systems, and sets a phased implementation schedule for these new requirements, with full compliance expected by July 1, 2031. The bill also includes provisions for financial assistance to LEAs to help them meet these new system requirements and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including potential withholding of funds, for non-compliant LEAs. Finally, it updates requirements for student data protection governance and the responsibilities of student data managers to align with these new system mandates.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to student information systems for local education agencies.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt MacPherson (R)*, Lincoln Fillmore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0405 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Purchasing Reserve Funding
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies state purchasing provisions by creating a new "State Purchasing Reserve Restricted Account" which will be funded by a 0.5% administrative fee on certain state cooperative procurements and the appreciated value of its investments. This account will be invested by the state treasurer in precious metals, and funds can be appropriated by the Legislature for public entities' procurement needs, specifically when inflation (measured by the Chained Consumer Price Index) is significantly high, to ensure the continuity of goods and services. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this new account is exempt from certain state investment laws, and it expands the types of entities the chief procurement officer can enter into cooperative procurement contracts with, including government entities outside of the state.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to state purchasing.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Ivory (R)*, John Johnson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0399 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Prohibition Against Student Character Tracking and Grading Systems
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Prohibition Against Student Character Tracking and Grading Systems," aims to redefine and restrict the use of "character education" in Utah's public schools. It amends existing laws to remove the term "character development" from the state's educational mission, replacing it with "academic development," and explicitly defines "character education" as subjective interpersonal or intrapersonal competencies, skills, or traits related to attitudes, beliefs, mindsets, or values that are open to interpretation. The bill prohibits public entities, including schools, from categorizing, grading, measuring, monitoring, standardizing, or tracking a student's character education using various frameworks, tools, or data collection methods, including social emotional learning (SEL) frameworks. It also prevents the collection or distribution of student data related to character education in any repository or system, and prohibits the use of student profiles or transcripts that include character education components. The bill emphasizes that the responsibility for a child's character formation rests solely with parents and cannot be assumed by the state, aligning with constitutional protections for religious and partisan freedom. It establishes a process for reporting and investigating alleged violations, with the State Auditor empowered to withhold funds from non-compliant public entities and a private right of action for parents whose children are affected by violations. The bill also mandates instruction in constitutional government and clarifies health curriculum requirements, ensuring they comply with these new restrictions on character education.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill defines character education and creates restraints on certain entities regarding the use of character education.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Trevor Lee (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0183 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sex Designation Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to replace the term "gender" with "sex" in several contexts. Specifically, it changes references to "gender" to "sex" in provisions related to the composition of government boards and commissions, non-discrimination policies in human services programs, sleeping quarters in homeless youth shelters, foster child bedroom sharing, medical cannabis patient and caregiver information, opioid litigation proceeds reporting, definitions within the medical practice acts, school athletic activities, student data reporting, and various other areas including insurance, public records, and legal proceedings. The bill also introduces new language in some sections to clarify the use of "sex" and prohibits the use of "gender" in certain agency policies and rules.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to sex and gender.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mark Strong (R)*, Heidi Balderree (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0223 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing sales and use tax exemptions in Utah by extending the exemption for certain tangible personal property used in alternative energy electricity production facilities, waste energy production facilities, and fuel production facilities from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2037. The bill also makes a technical correction to the language regarding the incorporation of property into real property outside of the state for sales tax purposes and clarifies language related to sales at morale, welfare, and recreation facilities. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses sales and use tax exemptions.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0484 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Property Tax Changes
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Property Tax Changes," amends existing Utah law to modify how taxing entities, such as cities or school districts, can increase their property tax revenue. Primarily, it introduces changes to the "truth-in-taxation" process, which requires public notice and hearings before a taxing entity can raise property taxes beyond a certain threshold. Key provisions include a new limit on how much a taxing entity can increase its property tax budget without voter approval, capping it at 5% of "last year's property tax budgeted revenue" (which refers to the revenue budgeted for the previous fiscal year, excluding certain items like debt service levies voted on by the public or revenue from charter school levies). If a taxing entity wishes to exceed this 5% limit, it must submit a question to voters in a general election, specifying the amount of additional revenue it seeks. If voters approve this question, the taxing entity is then exempt from the usual notice and public hearing requirements for that fiscal year. The bill also makes adjustments to how state guarantee money for school districts is calculated and phased out, particularly concerning "excess funds" that a school district might have received in the 2025 fiscal year due to state guarantees. This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the processes by which a taxing entity may increase the taxing entity's property tax revenue.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kay Christofferson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0485 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Property Tax Revenue Increase Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Property Tax Revenue Increase Amendments," modifies how property tax revenue is calculated and reported, primarily by adjusting the effective date for these changes to January 1, 2027, and introducing new definitions related to inflation. It amends existing laws to incorporate an "inflation adjusted budget increase" and an "inflation factor," which is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers, or zero if there's no increase. The bill also redefines "maximum new growth revenue" to be the lesser of eligible new growth multiplied by a tax rate or the inflation-adjusted budget increase, and adjusts how "certified revenue levy" is calculated to include this inflation factor. Additionally, it updates various sections to reflect these new definitions and changes, impacting how property tax increases are noticed, budgeted, and reported, particularly concerning school districts and taxing entities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to property tax new growth increases.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tiara Auxier (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0477 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Land Use Regulation Revisions
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various land use regulations across Utah, primarily by updating existing laws related to municipal incorporation, planning commissions, and development processes. Key changes include clarifying the process for filing modified feasibility requests for incorporation, introducing new requirements for notifying "specified landowners" (individuals with property interests in proposed incorporation areas) about changes to their land's inclusion, and establishing specific procedures for handling requests to exclude land from these proposed incorporations. The bill also revises rules for planning commissions, detailing grounds for removal of members and expanding required training on land use and ethics. Additionally, it updates regulations for classifying new or unlisted business uses, clarifies requirements for improvement completion assurances for public infrastructure and landscaping projects, and introduces new provisions for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), requiring municipalities to permit them on larger lots and setting specific regulations for their size, parking, and conversion from existing structures. Finally, the bill amends notice requirements for public hearings on land use regulations and clarifies enforcement limitations for counties regarding building permits and certificates of occupancy, particularly concerning incomplete infrastructure or landscaping improvements when assurances have been provided.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to land use.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jill Koford (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0479 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Election Code Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's election laws, primarily focusing on voter registration, ballot handling, and election procedures. Key provisions include defining "remote ballot" and "mail-in return envelope" to clarify how voters can return their ballots, establishing new rules for ballot drop boxes to ensure they are attended by poll workers and have specific operating hours, and modifying voter registration forms to include questions about how voters wish to receive and return their ballots in future elections. The bill also updates procedures for handling provisional ballots, clarifies rules for tie votes, and adjusts the timelines for when certain election-related changes take effect, with most provisions becoming effective on January 1, 2027, and some specific sections taking effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeff Burton (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0602 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local School Board Election Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to align local school board elections with municipal election dates, which occur in odd-numbered years. Specifically, it changes the timing of when local school board members are elected to coincide with municipal general elections, which are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the law related to election dates, primary elections, ballot preparation, and candidate declarations to reflect this shift. Additionally, it includes provisions to adjust the terms of current local school board members to facilitate this transition, ensuring that elections continue to occur in odd-numbered years starting in 2027, and specifies that these changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill moves the election of a local school board member to coincide with the municipal election dates in an odd-numbered year.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anthony Loubet (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0395 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Real Estate Transaction Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act, establishing new regulations for electronic communications in real estate transactions to enhance security and prevent cybercrime. It introduces a "Real Estate Communication Commission" to oversee a secure platform, known as a "real estate transaction communication network," which will be administered by a "real estate transaction communication utility." This utility will be authorized by the commission and will provide a secure system for "covered communications," which are electronic messages related to real estate transactions sent by various professionals including appraisers, escrow agents, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and title insurance producers. These professionals, referred to as "covered individuals," will generally be required to use this secure network for their communications, with some exceptions for internal communications within the same employer. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of the commission, including approving the utility, setting fee schedules, and approving rules for network usage and conduct. Furthermore, it details the process for obtaining and renewing a certificate of authority for the utility, including criminal background checks and conflict of interest assessments, and defines "unprofessional conduct" for covered individuals who violate these new regulations. The bill also makes amendments to existing laws concerning the duties of the commissioner and the Title and Escrow Commission, and prohibited conduct in residential mortgage loan transactions, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026, and some sections becoming effective on January 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jake Sawyer (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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OR bill #HB4174 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to public records.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Justice to conduct a study on public records, which are documents or information that are generally accessible to the public under state law. The department must then submit a report, potentially including legislative recommendations, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly that deal with judicial matters by September 15, 2027. This requirement for the study and report will expire, or "sunset," on January 2, 2028.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells DOJ to study and report on public records. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Requires the Department of Justice to study public records. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0 : Rules
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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UT bill #HB0460 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Candidate Nomination Procedures Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah election law to redefine how political parties nominate candidates, distinguishing between "primary nominating parties" that use a signature-gathering and primary election process, and "convention nominating parties" that use other methods and do not participate in the regular primary election. It also adjusts deadlines for candidate filings and petition signatures, clarifies procedures for filling midterm vacancies in legislative and congressional offices, and makes various technical changes to election statutes, including updating definitions and references within the code.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to nominating candidates for elective office and placing candidates on a ballot.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0221 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws related to housing and transit reinvestment zones, which are designated areas intended to encourage development and improve public transit. Key changes include clarifying definitions for terms like "base year" and "project area" within these zones, particularly for convention center reinvestment zones in capital cities, and adjusting the radius limitations for zones located near transit stations. It also modifies requirements for affordable housing within these zones, expands the number of times property tax increment collection can be triggered within a zone, and clarifies the process for boundary adjustments and the committee responsible for approving these zones. The bill also includes provisions for coordinating with other related legislation and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to a housing and transit reinvestment zone.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Jim Dunnigan (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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MD bill #HB1269 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Accounts and Reserve Studies - Alterations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires governing bodies of cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, and homeowners associations to adopt annual budgets that include specific calculations for the cost of repairing or replacing common capital components, based on regular "reserve studies" which are detailed assessments of the condition, useful life, and replacement costs of these components. The bill also allows for a two-thirds majority vote by members to determine if the community is facing financial hardship, which could permit a temporary deviation from required reserve funding, provided that efforts are made to resolve the hardship and the reserve amounts are recalculated to ensure future sufficiency. These provisions aim to ensure that common ownership communities are better prepared financially for necessary repairs and replacements of shared infrastructure and facilities.
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Bill Summary: Requiring the governing bodies of certain cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, or homeowners associations to adopt an annual budget that includes certain calculations for the cost to repair or replace capital components that are the responsibility of the common ownership community; providing that a certain portion of the members of a common ownership community may determine the community and its members are facing a financial hardship or that a determination of financial hardship may be extended; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Harry Bhandari (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/6/2026 )
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UT bill #HB0449 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Utah Taxpayer Oversight of Government Spending Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Utah Taxpayer Oversight of Government Spending Amendments, aims to establish taxpayer oversight of government spending by implementing several key provisions. It amends existing laws to introduce fiscal year spending limits for various government entities, including municipalities, cities, counties, special districts, and school districts, referencing a "fiscal year spending limit" defined in Section 59-1-1904. If a government entity's final budget exceeds this limit, the bill mandates that the excess revenue be refunded to taxpayers, with a preference for property tax rate reductions, though the form of refund can be determined by the governing body for efficiency. The bill also introduces new requirements for voter approval for tax increases, fee changes, and debt increases, consolidating these into a new "Tax Increase Voting Requirements" part within Title 20A, Chapter 7. This means that for most tax or fee increases and debt issuances, a ballot proposition will need to be presented to voters, outlining the specific details of the increase and its purpose. Furthermore, the bill establishes new sections that define "political subdivision" and "government entity" for the purposes of these spending and tax oversight measures, and it includes provisions for enforcing these requirements through lawsuits, allowing for the recovery of costs and attorney fees for prevailing parties, with specific rules for government entities. The bill's effective date is contingent upon the passage and approval of a constitutional amendment related to taxpayer oversight of government spending.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes taxpayer oversight of government spending.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Tiara Auxier (R)*, Tyler Clancy (R), Ken Ivory (R), Mike Kohler (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Leah Hansen (R), Karianne Lisonbee (R), Mike Petersen (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0441 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Property Transaction Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Property Transaction Amendments," modifies how information about property sales is handled and shared, primarily by creating new requirements for reporting details of "sold property" transactions, which generally refers to the transfer of ownership of real estate, excluding residential properties and certain other specific types of transfers like those due to eminent domain actions or to secure debt. Specifically, it mandates that within 10 days of closing on a sold property, a closing agent must provide a declaration form, approved by the State Tax Commission and signed by both buyer and seller, to the "Multicounty Appraisal Trust" (a defined entity for property appraisal purposes), containing information such as buyer and seller names and addresses, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, square footage or acreage, the sale amount, and the transfer date, though this requirement can be waived if the seller has already provided this information to a "database" (a private collection of property sales data accessible to county assessors at no cost). The bill also amends existing law regarding access to private records, allowing governmental entities to disclose certain private records to a county assessor or the State Tax Commission, and to non-governmental parties involved in property tax appeals under specific conditions, and it clarifies that county assessors cannot use the declaration information as the sole basis for assessing a specific property but can use it to support market values and in property valuation appeals.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to property transactions.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jill Koford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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NY bill #A10456 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relates to the redaction of personally identifying information of private individuals contained in municipal land use applications and/or supporting materials in response to a FOIL request.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Officers Law, which governs public access to government records in New York, to add a new provision that allows for the redaction of personally identifying information of private individuals from municipal land use applications and supporting materials when requested under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). FOIL is the state law that allows the public to request access to government records. The bill specifies that this redaction is permissible if the disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or create a risk of fraud or identity theft, but it clarifies that information essential to understanding the application or the local land-use board's decision cannot be redacted.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to personally identifying information in municipal land use documents subject to FOIL
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Beth Walsh (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: referred to governmental operations
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UT bill #HB0556 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Special District Board Appointment Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the qualifications and appointment procedures for members of special district boards of trustees, which are governing bodies for special districts, a type of local government entity. Key changes include allowing county legislative bodies to appoint one of their own members to a special district board under certain conditions, such as when there aren't enough qualified candidates, and clarifying that such an appointed member may not reside within the special district's boundaries if they were elected at large by county voters or from a county division that encompasses a significant portion of the special district. Additionally, the bill introduces the concept of an "alternative board member" who is an elected official and can vote on proposed increased assessments, which are defined as proposals to raise fees or taxes within the district, if a regular board member is not an elected official or ceases to be one during their term. The bill also adjusts the procedures for publishing notices of vacancies and making appointments, and specifies that special districts with nine or fewer board members must have an odd number of members, while larger boards can have an odd or even number.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions governing a special district board of trustees.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark Strong (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0505 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Vehicle Tax and Fee Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to reclassify and reorganize vehicle taxes and fees, with most changes taking effect on January 1, 2027. Key provisions include renaming "fees" to "vehicle taxes and fees" in numerous places, consolidating the collection and disposition of various vehicle-related taxes and fees into specific funds like the Transportation Fund and the Motor Vehicle Division Restricted Account, and adjusting how certain fees are allocated, such as a portion of the vehicle weight tax going to the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund. The bill also updates definitions and procedures related to vehicle registration, license plates, and the collection of taxes and fees, including provisions for emergency fee collection and the creation of new restricted accounts for the Motor Vehicle Division. Additionally, it modifies existing laws concerning vehicle registration periods, emissions inspections, and the collection of fees for services like personalized license plates and special group plates, while also repealing several outdated fee and account provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reclassifies certain taxes and fees and reorganizes vehicle tax and fee provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Norm Thurston (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0552 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Behavioral Health Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments related to behavioral health services and reporting. It renames the "Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee" to the "Utah Behavioral Health Commission" and integrates its functions into the commission, impacting various committees and reporting requirements, including those for county jails, the Governor's Suicide Prevention Fund, the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council, and the Alcohol Abuse Tracking Committee. The bill also establishes a community-based peer support services grant program, clarifies admission criteria for the state hospital, and modifies reporting requirements for county jails and the Department of Corrections regarding in-custody deaths and behavioral health treatment. Additionally, it creates a statewide commitment database, adjusts funding and oversight for suicide prevention efforts, and modifies the structure and duties of several behavioral health-related committees, including the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee and the Utah Behavioral Health Policy Review Committee, while also outlining appropriations for fiscal year 2027 to support these initiatives, such as expanding state hospital beds, establishing mobile crisis outreach teams, and funding rural behavioral health receiving centers.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to behavioral health.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Jake Fitisemanu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0551 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Government Records Access Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to government records access by introducing a new definition for "subject of a record request" to include individuals named in or directly involved in the creation of a requested record, and clarifies that such individuals cannot participate in the governmental entity's review or response to the request. It also amends the process for responding to record requests by requiring governmental entities to notify requesters within five business days if their request for expedited processing is denied because it doesn't benefit the public, and explicitly states that the subject of a record request cannot participate in the review or response process. Furthermore, the bill adds a provision that individuals who authored, signed, or were directly involved in creating a record cannot make the final decision on its classification, and this also applies if the classification occurs after a request is made, preventing the subject of the request from making that final decision. Finally, it requires political subdivisions to prohibit individuals who are the subject of a record request from participating in the review, response, or appeal process related to that request.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to government records access.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0246 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Utah Homeless Services Board Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Utah Homeless Services Board by adding new provisions for board membership and defining "homeless services campus" as a facility offering emergency shelter, behavioral and mental health treatment, and support services in one location, specifically excluding certain types of facilities like correctional centers or medical facilities. Importantly, it mandates the appointment of individuals to the board who reside within five miles of a newly announced or recommended homeless services campus, or who represent the west side of Salt Lake City if the campus is located there, with specific timelines for these appointments. The bill also clarifies that a "service provider" now includes a state homeless services campus facility. This legislation is set to take effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Luz Escamilla (D)*, Sandra Hollins (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0300 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Single Payer Health Insurance Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a state-operated health financing program called the "Utah Cares Health Financing Program" (referred to as the "program" or "Utah Cares program") which will begin enrolling eligible individuals in phases starting January 1, 2028, and fully open enrollment by January 1, 2029. The program aims to provide comprehensive health coverage, transitioning the state's Medicaid program into this new system and requiring health care facilities to contract with the Utah Cares program for billing operations. It also introduces a new gross receipts tax on corporations and pass-through entities to fund the program, with rates varying based on gross receipts. The bill outlines the creation of the Utah Health Services Commission to oversee the program, establishes the Utah Cares Trust Fund to manage finances, and details various benefits and operational aspects, including provisions for health workforce development, medical education, and specific health services like infertility treatment and exome sequence testing. The program will also cover state employees, county and municipal employees, public school employees, and others, with a phased transition for these groups.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a state operated health financing program.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nate Blouin (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0322 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an "Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox" within Utah's public education system to allow for the controlled testing and evaluation of educational technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) systems, before widespread adoption. The sandbox aims to balance innovation with student protection by setting minimum standards for AI use, requiring rigorous safety testing and "red teaming" (adversarial testing) of AI systems to identify vulnerabilities, and ensuring "human-in-the-loop supervision" where licensed educators can review and override AI-driven decisions. It mandates transparency with parents, including notice of AI use and an opt-out option without academic penalty, and upholds academic integrity by ensuring AI functions as a learning support rather than a substitute for student work. The bill also emphasizes student data privacy, requiring vendors to protect data and delete it after a pilot concludes, and includes provisions for independent evaluation of pilot programs to inform future policy decisions. Importantly, the sandbox is a voluntary program, and any statewide adoption of AI technologies tested within it will require legislative authorization. The bill also sets a repeal date for the sandbox program itself, July 1, 2031, to ensure ongoing legislative review.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates an educational technology regulatory sandbox within the public education system.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0273 • Last Action 03/06/2026
License Plate Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law regarding license plates by establishing a Design Review Board, comprised of one member appointed by the governor, one by the Speaker of the House, and one by the President of the Senate, to review and approve proposed license plate designs for both standard and special group plates, as well as the format and design of driver license certificates and identification cards, and requires consultation with this board for any design changes to standard license plates. It also introduces new procedures for proposing and approving standard license plate designs, including requiring the division to consult with the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement and present proposals to the commission for consideration, and then to the design review board for approval, while also clarifying the process for creating new sponsored special group license plates by requiring a list of at least 250 interested individuals before design work can begin and increasing the fees for initiating new plate types. Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria for discontinuing special group license plates, reducing the minimum number of registered vehicles required to avoid discontinuation from 500 to 50 over two consecutive years, and adjusts the timeline for discontinuing plates. It also makes changes to the definition of "required contribution" for special group license plates and clarifies the use of funds collected by sponsoring organizations, while also repealing Section 41-1a-123 concerning the License Plate Restricted Account and setting an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to license plate design, special group and standard license plates, and procedures for creating and changing license plate designs.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Jordan Teuscher (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0548 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Primary Election Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding primary elections, primarily by adjusting the conditions under which a primary election is held for municipal offices and special district board positions. Specifically, it modifies the rules for when a primary election is mandatory, optional, or prohibited based on the number of candidates for an office, and it clarifies the timing of final elections for newly incorporated municipalities. The bill also makes minor adjustments to candidate filing procedures for special districts and clarifies the process for special districts to change their election timing to align with general elections.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses primary elections.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0534 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Firearm Immunity Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to provide immunity from civil and criminal liability for property occupants who allow individuals to lawfully possess firearms on their property, as long as the firearm is not discharged for an unlawful purpose. It also grants governmental entities, their officers, and employees immunity from lawsuits related to injuries or damages resulting from allowing individuals to possess firearms on government-owned or controlled property, provided the firearm is possessed lawfully and not discharged for an unlawful purpose. The bill clarifies that this immunity does not apply if the property occupant or governmental entity actively encourages or aids the firearm discharge for an unlawful reason, and it specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses immunity for certain firearm discharges.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Ivory (R)*, David Hinkins (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0271 • Last Action 03/06/2026
High School Activities Governance
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Interscholastic Activities within the State Board of Education to govern high school activities, such as sports and academic competitions. This new office will be responsible for creating rules and policies regarding student eligibility, transfers, recruiting, and how schools are classified and organized into regions for competition. The bill also creates an Interscholastic Activities Advisory Council, composed of various stakeholders like parents, coaches, and students, to help draft these rules and resolve appeals. While the Office of Interscholastic Activities will have overall governance, it may contract with existing associations to manage day-to-day operations, provided these agreements are reviewed and approved by the State Board of Education. The bill also clarifies participation rules for private school, home school, and online students in public school extracurricular activities and updates definitions related to interscholastic activities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes the Office of Interscholastic Activities within the State Board of Education to govern interscholastic activities.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Keith Grover (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0269 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Board Meeting Notification Requirements
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws to change the notification requirements for both state and local school board meetings, generally requiring agendas to be published on the respective board's website at least 48 hours before a meeting, a reduction from the previous 72-hour requirement, though this notice period can be disregarded in emergencies as defined by state law. The bill also clarifies that the "chair" of the state board, rather than the "chairman," calls meetings and specifies that the state board must meet at least 11 times annually. For local school boards, the bill maintains their ability to adopt rules of order and procedure, conduct meetings accordingly, and make these rules publicly available, while also allowing them to meet outside their district boundaries during disasters or local emergencies, or for site visits where no official action is taken.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to state and local school board meetings.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Jason Kyle (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0529 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Secretary of State Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to establish the office of Secretary of State through election in the 2028 regular general election and to transfer most of the duties currently assigned to the Lieutenant Governor to the Secretary of State, effective January 1, 2029, contingent upon the passage and approval of a constitutional amendment. The bill amends various sections of Utah law to reflect this change, including provisions related to candidate vacancies, midterm vacancies in state offices, ballot preparation, voter information pamphlets, definitions of state offices, and the duties of various state officials. It also repeals an existing section related to the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State and enacts new sections outlining the duties of the Secretary of State, including serving as the chief election officer and managing authentication and record-keeping functions. The bill also addresses the transition of duties and records from the Lieutenant Governor to the Secretary of State.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides for the election of a secretary of state in the 2028 regular general election and transfers most of the duties,currently assigned by statute to the lieutenant governor to the secretary of state.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0521 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to create a new trust fund for public education, called the Public Education Economic Stabilization Trust Fund, and designates it as exempt from certain investment regulations. Specifically, it directs that a significant portion of funds from the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account, which is funded by a percentage of projected income tax and uniform school fund revenue, will be appropriated to this new trust fund starting in fiscal year 2027. The bill also clarifies that the Public Education Economic Stabilization Trust Fund will consist of these appropriations, any other legislative appropriations, and income generated from its investments, which the State Treasurer will manage with the goal of stability, income, and growth of the principal.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill requires the appropriation of a certain amount of funds in the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account to a new trust fund for public education.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Walter (R)*, Scott Sandall (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0255 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Task Force, a 17-member group responsible for assessing the housing needs of vulnerable populations, defined as individuals and families in specific counties facing housing instability due to factors like developmental disabilities, domestic violence, severe mental illness, substance abuse, age-related limitations, pregnancy, medical frailty, or aging out of foster care. The task force, which will include representatives from various housing authorities, continuums of care, and other relevant organizations, is tasked with identifying housing gaps, analyzing displacement risks, and exploring funding sources for affordable housing, particularly in anticipation of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The task force will report its findings and legislative recommendations to a legislative committee by November 2026, and the task force itself is scheduled to be repealed on December 31, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates the Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Task Force.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nate Blouin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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MA bill #S2158 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relative to municipal light plants
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding municipal light plants by expanding protections for confidential business information. Specifically, the bill allows municipal lighting plants and municipal aggregators to withhold certain documents and meeting records from public disclosure when they determine that revealing such information could adversely affect their business operations or customer interests. The bill creates exemptions to standard public record and open meeting requirements for trade secrets, competitively sensitive, and proprietary information related to electric power and energy activities. These exemptions apply when the municipal lighting plant or aggregator board determines that disclosure would harm their ability to conduct business effectively or compete with other energy entities. Importantly, the bill maintains that these exemptions do not completely shield public entities from disclosures that would be required of private licensed entities, ensuring a balance between transparency and business confidentiality. The changes are intended to provide municipal light plants and aggregators more flexibility in protecting sensitive business information while maintaining some level of public accountability.
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Bill Summary: For legislation relative to municipal light plants to expand protection for other plant services, telecommunications and cable services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : John Keenan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2986
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MA bill #S736 • Last Action 03/05/2026
To establish a Massachusetts public bank
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Massachusetts Public Bank, a state-owned financial institution designed to support the economic well-being of the commonwealth, its cities, towns, residents, and businesses. The bank will be capitalized with an initial $200 million investment from the state, spread over four fiscal years, and will receive a minimum annual deposit of $1.4 billion from state funds. The bank's primary goals include promoting economic development, supporting small and medium-sized businesses in underserved communities, assisting with recovery from economic shocks, addressing financing needs of municipalities, supporting minority and women-owned enterprises, creating jobs through cooperative business models, increasing affordable housing, promoting sustainable agriculture, and financing climate change mitigation efforts. The bank will be governed by a nine-member board of directors with diverse expertise, and will have an 18-member board of advisors representing various stakeholder communities. The bank will operate with a focus on providing affordable financing to eligible recipients, including public entities, nonprofits, cooperatives, small businesses, and farms, while prioritizing economic equity, sustainability, and community development. All deposits and liabilities of the bank will be guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the commonwealth, and the bank will be subject to regular examinations and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and sound operation.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Jamie Eldridge (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2989
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RI bill #H7956 • Last Action 03/05/2026
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY (Creates a 5 member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and would expire on February 5, 2028.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This joint resolution establishes a special five-member legislative commission to study blockchain and cryptocurrency, with the goal of making the state a leader in these areas while ensuring consumer protections. The commission will be chaired by the Secretary of Commerce or their designee and will include the Director of the Department of Business Regulation or their designee, along with three public members appointed by various state officials, including representatives with expertise in blockchain technology, finance, and federal securities law. The commission's duties include reviewing national trends, assessing the current legal landscape in the state, studying non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gathering expert opinions, and developing legislative proposals. The commission is required to submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, after which it will expire on February 5, 2028. The final report must detail national data, the state's current status, and specific legislative recommendations. Both reports will be submitted electronically and posted online for public access.
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Bill Summary: Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Blockchain And Cryptocurrency (creates A 5 Member Commission To Recommend Legislative Proposals For Blockchain And Cryptocurrency, And Submit An Interim Progress Report By January 5, 2027, And A Final Report By January 5, 2028, And Would Expire On February 5, 2028.)
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stephen Casey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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NH bill #HB1821 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Exempting certain information collected from electronic ballot counting devices from right-to-know law restrictions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's election record-keeping and transparency laws, focusing on ballot images and cast vote records from electronic ballot counting devices. The legislation requires that ballot images and cast vote records be retained and made publicly available within 48 hours after an election, with specific provisions to ensure transparency and data integrity. Key requirements include backing up ballot images in at least two secure locations (state and municipal), creating a public website for uniform access, mandating certification of electronic ballot counting devices, and establishing an audit log to track record access. The bill introduces civil fines of $250 to $1,000 for election officials who fail to release records on time, with each day or unrelease record constituting a separate violation. Additionally, the bill clarifies write-in voting instructions, requiring voters to "clearly print" write-in names instead of just "writing in" candidates, and modifies the handling of write-in vote documentation. The legislation aims to increase election transparency while protecting voter privacy by ensuring that no identifying information can link a ballot image to a specific voter. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while it may require municipalities to upgrade ballot counting equipment, potentially incurring costs between $10,000 to $100,000, it represents a significant step towards more open and accountable election record-keeping.
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Bill Summary: This bill clarifies the retention period for ballot images and cast vote records and requires that such images and records be made publicly available within the 48 hours following each election and before the statutory recount request deadline.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Julius Soti (R)*, Kelley Potenza (R), Teresa O'Rorke (D), Ellen Read (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
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FL bill #S1634 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Chief of Domestic Security
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for specific information related to the Chief of Domestic Security's designation of an organization as a domestic or foreign terrorist organization, meaning that certain details about these designations will not be publicly accessible. The Chief of Domestic Security is required to notify the Governor and Cabinet at least seven days before making such a designation, providing written findings to support the decision, and this bill adds that any part of this information that would reveal critical state or national security details will be kept confidential. This exemption is intended to protect sensitive information that the Chief of Domestic Security may receive from various law enforcement and national security agencies during the designation process, and it is subject to future legislative review, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The bill also states that this exemption is a public necessity for safeguarding state and national security and will take effect on the same date as another related bill, SB 1632, if that bill is enacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.03102, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the designation of an organization as a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Judiciary, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1473
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KY bill #HB469 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT relating to local boards of education.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, aims to strengthen the qualifications and ethical standards for members of local boards of education by requiring candidates to obtain a certificate of qualification from the Kentucky Department of Education before appearing on a ballot, being certified as a write-in candidate, or being appointed. To receive this certificate, individuals must undergo and pay for national and state criminal background checks, a CA/N (Child Abuse and Neglect) check, and provide other necessary documentation to prove their eligibility, with these records being confidential and used solely for qualification purposes. The bill also removes the previous requirement for evidence of twelfth-grade completion to be filed with an application for appointment, replacing it with the new certificate requirement. Furthermore, it directs the Kentucky Board of Education to establish a code of ethics for board members, along with a process for investigating and resolving alleged violations, which could lead to a public reprimand if clear and convincing evidence of a violation is found. Importantly, current board members will not be removed from office during their existing terms for being ineligible for employment in the school district, though they will need to meet the new qualification requirements to be re-elected.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 160.180 to require that members of a local board of education not be ineligible for employment in the school district pursuant to KRS 160.380(5); create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require candidates or nominees for membership on a local board to hold a certificate issued by the Kentucky Department of Education certifying that the candidate or nominee is eligible for membership on the board to appear on the ballot, be certified as a write-in candidate, or be appointed; require individuals applying for a certificate to submit to and pay for a national and state criminal background check, submit a CA/N check and provide other supporting documentation to establish eligibility; provide that records collected pursuant to this section shall be used for the sole purpose of determining a candidate's qualification and shall be exempt from KRS 61.870 to 61.884; direct the department to issue a certificate to individuals that apply for a certificate and are eligible for membership on a board of education; amend KRS 160.190 to remove the requirement that evidence of twelfth grade completion be filed with an application for appointment to the membership on a board of education and instead require that appointed members hold a certificate of qualification issued by the department; amend KRS 117.265 to require a certificate of qualification issued by the department to be filed with a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to direct the Kentucky Board of Education to adopt a code of ethics for members of boards of education; establish a complaint investigation and resolution process for allegations of violations of the code of ethics; require a determination by the Kentucky Board of Education of clear and convincing evidence that a violation occurred to issue a written public reprimand; require written public reprimands to be entered into the minutes of the next local board of education meeting; direct the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate necessary administrative regulations; provide that existing members shall not be subject to removal on the basis of ineligibility for employment in a school district during their current terms; provide that Sections 1 to 4 of this Act take effect on January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Ryan Bivens (R)*, George Brown (D), John Hodgson (R), Kevin Jackson (R), J.T. Payne (R), Timmy Truett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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MN bill #SF4163 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment provisions repealer and prior appropriation modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals provisions related to the transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment, which previously required an assessment of how transportation projects would affect greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and mandated mitigation strategies if projects were not in conformance with reduction targets. It also modifies a prior appropriation, canceling $3,000,000 of funds allocated for statewide and regional travel demand modeling related to these repealed assessment requirements. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to adjust how metropolitan counties can use certain transportation funds, removing the option to use them for projects that meet the requirements of an offset action under the now-repealed greenhouse gas emissions assessment law.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; repealing provisions related to the transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment; modifying a prior appropriation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.03, subdivision 1c; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 174.49, subdivision 6; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 161.178, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8; 161.1782; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 161.178, subdivision 4.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : John Jasinski (R)*, Glenn Gruenhagen (R), Jeff Howe (R), Steve Drazkowski (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Transportation
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NJ bill #S3737 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Requires municipalities to accept complaints and provide certain municipal announcements by electronic means.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires municipalities to establish electronic systems for residents to submit complaints and receive important announcements, aiming to increase transparency and accessibility. Specifically, municipalities must provide an online form on their website for submitting complaints, and if a municipality lacks a website, the Department of Community Affairs will host a form for them. Additionally, municipalities must set up a system for residents to sign up for electronic notifications, such as emails or text messages, about various municipal matters including public meeting notices, budgets, emergencies, and traffic changes, with "municipal announcement" defined as information relevant to the municipality. Crucially, the implementation of these electronic systems is contingent upon funding being made available through state appropriations or grants, and any actions taken under this bill will not be considered a government function, thus exempting them from the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," which governs lawsuits against government entities.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires municipalities to have electronic systems in place to receive complaints and to provide certain municipal announcements. The complaint system required by the bill would allow an individual to fill out and transmit a complaint form on the Internet website of the municipality. The notification system would allow an individual to sign up to receive electronic announcements of certain municipal information through e-mail, text messages, social media, or other electronic means. While many municipalities already have such systems in place, many do not. This bill would require all municipalities to have these systems in order to ensure that all residents of the State receive the benefits of these transparency measures. In light of the unfunded mandate provisions of the State Constitution, under which a State law may be declared unconstitutional if it does not authorize resources other than the property tax to offset the additional direct expenditures required for its implementation, this bill would only require the implementation of these electronic systems if funding is made available for those purposes through State appropriations, grants, or otherwise. Further, any action undertaken pursuant to the provisions of the bill would not be deemed to be an exercise of a government function and not be subject to the provisions of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tony Bucco (R)*, Raj Mukherji (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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NJ bill #S3735 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ida remnants, specifically by doubling the mortgage forbearance period from one year to two years for those who receive a Certification of Eligibility for Forbearance, which is a document confirming their eligibility for such relief. Additionally, it extends the duration of a court-ordered stay, which pauses foreclosure proceedings, to two years from the initial award or until January 1, 2027, whichever comes first, instead of the previous one-year limit or January 1, 2026. These changes are retroactive to January 1, 2026, and take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: This bill extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida. Under current law, storm-impacted homeowners issued a Certification of Eligibility for Forbearance entitle the applicant to receive a one-year mortgage forbearance from their mortgage servicer. Further, a storm-impacted homeowner who is the subject of a foreclosure proceeding is awarded, by the court and upon application by the property owner for good cause shown, a stay in the foreclosure proceedings. This bill would extend the one-year forbearance to a two-year forbearance and provides that the award of a stay would conclude upon the earlier of: the conclusion of two years, rather than one year, following the initial award of a stay of foreclosure proceedings; or January 1, 2027, rather than January 1, 2026. The bill would take effect immediately and be retroactive to January 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Douglas Steinhardt (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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CO bill #SB107 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Modify Colorado Open Records Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) by excluding certain communication records generated by assistive devices for individuals with disabilities or language barriers from the definition of public records, and it requires public entities to post their CORA policies, including records retention policies, and instructions on how to make a request. The bill extends the standard response time for CORA requests from three to five working days, with a possible extension of up to ten additional working days for extenuating circumstances, which now include situations where the custodian or essential personnel are not scheduled to work. It also allows custodians to treat multiple requests for similar information from the same person within a 14-day period as a single request for fee calculation purposes and mandates that custodians provide a breakdown of fees upon request, while also clarifying that public entities must accept credit card or electronic payments for fees if they accept them for other services. Furthermore, the bill expands the protection of student information to include any data that could be used to directly contact a student, and it introduces a provision allowing custodians to designate requests made for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain as a separate category with a 30-day response period and the ability to charge for direct response costs, though requesters can appeal this designation to the district court. Finally, the bill requires custodians who fail to respond within the required timeframe to provide an additional hour of free research and retrieval time for each day the response is late and clarifies that any fee prepayment requirements must align with the entity's adopted policies.
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Bill Summary: The bill makes the following changes to the "Colorado Open Records Act" (CORA): ! Excludes from the definition of a "public record" a written document or electronic record that is produced by a device or application that is used to assist an individual with a disability or individuals with language barriers to facilitate communication if the written document or electronic record has been produced to facilitate communication in lieu of verbal communication; ! Requires a public entity to post any rules or policies adopted pursuant to CORA, including any records retention policy, and to post information for members of the public regarding how to make a public records request; ! Changes the reasonable time to respond to a CORA request from 3 to 5 working days and changes the extension of time for the response period if extenuating circumstances exist from not exceeding 7 additional days to not exceeding 10 additional days; ! Adds an extenuating circumstance that allows extension of the response period when the custodian is not scheduled to work within the response period; ! If public records are in the sole and exclusive custody and control of a person who is not scheduled to work within the response period, requires a custodian to provide all other available responsive public records within the response period and to notify the requester of the earliest date on which the person is expected to be available or that the person is not expected to return. The requester may make a subsequent request for additional responsive records, if any, on or after the date the custodian provides. ! Allows a custodian to determine that a request, other than a request for a contract or other information delivered using computer data extraction methods that require minimal human intervention for retrieval, is made for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain and provides a 30-day response period for such request; requires the custodian to provide written notice of the custodian's determination to the requester and permits the requester to appeal the determination to the district court; and allows a custodian to charge the requester for the reasonable cost of directly responding to the request notwithstanding the allowance for the first hour of research and retrieval to be free of charge and notwithstanding the statutory cap on fees which otherwise would apply; ! In addition to the prohibition on disclosing public elementary or secondary school students' addresses and telephone numbers, prohibits disclosure of any other student information that could be used to directly contact, address, or send a message to a student through any means or method; ! Allows a requester to ask a custodian for a reasonable breakdown of costs that comprise the fee charged for the research and retrieval of requested public records and requires a custodian to provide such a breakdown upon request; ! Clarifies that the custodian of records for a public entity must allow a requester to pay any fee or deposit associated with a request for public records with a credit card or electronic payment if the public entity allows members of the public to pay in this manner for any other service or product provided by the public entity; ! Allows a custodian to treat a CORA request received within 14 calendar days of another CORA request for information pertaining to facially similar content and made by the same person as one request for purposes of calculating the fee that the custodian may charge the requester for research and retrieval of responsive public records; ! Requires a custodian who fails to respond to a request for inspection within the applicable time period to provide the requester with one additional hour of research and retrieval time without charge for each calendar day that the response is late; and ! Clarifies that if a custodian imposes any requirements concerning the prepayment or payment of a fee in connection with a request for inspection of public records, the requirements must be in accordance with the custodian's adopted rules or written policies and must not be inconsistent with the provisions of CORA.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Cathy Kipp (D)*, Janice Rich (R)*, Michael Carter (D)*, Matt Soper (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
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OK bill #SB1420 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Open Meeting Act; permitting public bodies to provide opportunity for public comment. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, which requires public bodies to provide public notice of their meetings. Specifically, it allows public bodies to offer a reasonable opportunity for the public to comment on agenda items before any business is conducted, and they can establish written rules for the timing, manner, and order of these comments, including limiting the length of individual comments or requiring pre-registration, as long as these rules are applied fairly and help the meeting run efficiently. However, the bill clarifies that public bodies are not required to allow public comment. The bill also updates some statutory language and references and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 311, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 60, O.S.L. 2024 (25 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 311), which relates to notice; permitting public bodies to provide opportunity for public comment; authorizing certain limitations on public comment; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mark Mann (D)*, Daniel Pae (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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NJ bill #S3776 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Requires certain institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions to submit certain documentation on online program managers to Secretary of Higher Education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires colleges and universities, including proprietary institutions that grant degrees, to report on their dealings with online program managers (OPMs), which are companies that help deliver online degree and certificate programs by providing services like marketing, student recruitment, instruction, and technology support. Specifically, these institutions must submit an annual expenditure report to the Secretary of Higher Education detailing how the OPM spent money on behalf of the institution, broken down into categories such as advertising, student services, and curriculum development. The OPM itself must first provide a detailed report of its expenditures to the institution. The bill also mandates that institutions report the total payments made to OPMs, the number of students receiving state financial aid in OPM-serviced programs, and the amount of state operating aid received by the institution compared to what was paid to the OPM. Furthermore, institutions must submit copies of their contracts with OPMs to the Secretary of Higher Education within 60 days of a new contract, significant changes, renewals, or for existing contracts upon the bill's effective date. The Secretary will then publish these expenditure reports online, and while most information will be public, institutions can designate certain contract or report details as confidential if certified by their General Counsel or Chief Financial Officer, though this confidential information will only be accessible to employees of the Secretary of Higher Education's office.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires each institution of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institution that contracts with an online program manager (OPM) to submit an annual expenditure report to the Secretary of Higher Education concerning the spending activities of the company. To assist in the preparation of this report, the bill requires the OPM to submit an annual report to the institution detailing all expenditures made on behalf of the institution during the prior academic year. In addition to any other information required by the Secretary of Higher Education, this report would be required to specify the amounts expended by the OPM on each of the following categories of expenditure: (1) advertising and marketing services; (2) recruiting, admissions, and financial services; (3) instruction services; (4) student support services; (5) technology resources and support services; and (6) curriculum development materials. Under the bill, the annual expenditure report submitted by the institution to the secretary would be required to include, at a minimum, the following information: (1) the information provided in the OPM's annual report; (2) the total payments made by the institution to the OPM during each semester of the prior academic year; (3) the number of students who received State financial assistance during the prior academic year and were enrolled in each academic program for which the OPM provided services; and (4) the amount of State operating aid received by the institution on a per-student basis during the prior academic year, and the per-student amount provided to the OPM. The bill also requires the Secretary of Higher Education to publish each annual expenditure report on the Internet website of the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Under this bill, an institution of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institution are required to submit a copy of any contract between the institution and an online program manager to the Secretary of Higher Education for review within 60 days following: (1) the execution of a new contract; (2) any substantive change in contractual terms; (3) the renewal of a contract; and (4) for any contract currently in effect, the effective date of this bill. The bill further provides that any information filed with the secretary pursuant to the bill's provisions may be disclosed in accordance with P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), commonly referred to as the open public records act. An institution of higher education or proprietary degree-granting institution will be required to separately identify any confidential information filed with the office pursuant to the bill, and any information that is not identified as confidential information will be considered public information and subject to disclosure. As used in the bill, "confidential information" is defined to include information contained in a report or contract filed with the office pursuant to the bill that has been certified by the General Counsel or Chief Financial Officer preparing the filing as confidential or proprietary information.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Mcknight (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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MI bill #HB5669 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends sec. 1301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301) & adds subch. 6 to ch. 3, art. III. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5664'26, HB 5665'26, HB 5666'26, HB 5667'26, HB 5668'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish regulations for carbon sequestration projects, which involve injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) underground for permanent storage. It defines key terms like "carbon dioxide," "carbon dioxide sequestration project," and "storage reservoir," and requires a permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for any such activity. The bill outlines extensive application requirements, including baseline environmental conditions, monitoring plans, remedial action plans, and closure plans, and mandates a significant application fee of $60,000 per well. It also establishes a public hearing process for permit applications, requires financial assurance and insurance for operators, and sets forth penalties for violations, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment for knowing or reckless endangerment. Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for unitization of carbon sequestration projects, allowing for coordinated operations and pooling of pore space interests, and creates a dedicated "carbon dioxide sequestration fund" to support environmental justice initiatives, renewable energy projects, and groundwater mapping.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 1301 (MCL 324.1301), as amended by 2018 PA 451, and by adding subchapter 6 to chapter 3 of article III.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 4 : Natalie Price (D)*, Morgan Foreman (D), Kristian Grant (D), Carol Glanville (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/04/2026
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KS bill #SB315 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Substitute for SB 315 by Committee on Ways and Means - Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental appropriations and sets budgets for various state agencies for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, authorizing capital improvement projects and fees, and directing certain fund transfers. It adjusts expenditure limitations for several state boards and departments, including the Board of Accountancy, State Bank Commissioner, Kansas Board of Barbering, Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, State Board of Healing Arts, Kansas State Board of Cosmetology, State Department of Credit Unions, Kansas Dental Board, State Board of Mortuary Arts, Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments, Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, State Board of Pharmacy, Real Estate Appraisal Board, Kansas Real Estate Commission, State Board of Technical Professions, and State Board of Veterinary Examiners. The bill also appropriates funds for the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission and makes changes to appropriations for the Legislative Coordinating Council, Legislature, Division of Post Audit, Office of the Governor, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Secretary of State, Office of the State Treasurer, Kansas Department of Insurance, Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors, Pooled Money Investment Board, Judicial Council, State Board of Indigents' Defense Services, Judicial Branch, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas Human Rights Commission, State Corporation Commission, Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board, Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology Services, Kansas Information Security Office, Office of the Child Advocate, State Board of Tax Appeals, Department of Revenue, Kansas Lottery, Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Department of Commerce, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Department of Labor, Kansas Office of Veterans Services, Department of Health and Environment (Divisions of Public Health and Health Care Finance), Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas State Fair Board, Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Department of Transportation, and the Adjutant General. It also includes provisions for capital improvement projects across various agencies and amends existing statutes related to these appropriations and authorizations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, for state agencies; authorizing certain transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments and fees; authorizing certain transfers; imposing certain restrictions and limitations; directing or authorizing certain disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74- 50,107, 74-99b34, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79- 34,171, 79-4804 and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ways and Means, Rick Billinger (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 79
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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MI bill #HB5469 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Consumer protection: other; virtual currency kiosk protections; provide for. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act," establishes regulations for operators of virtual currency kiosks, which are machines that allow people to exchange traditional money (fiat currency) for digital currencies like Bitcoin, or vice versa. Key provisions require these operators to clearly disclose significant risks associated with virtual currency, such as its lack of government backing, the irreversibility of transactions, and its price volatility, before any initial transaction. Operators must also provide clear terms and conditions, including details on liability for unauthorized transactions and privacy policies. A mandatory warning must be presented to users, cautioning them against scams and confirming their understanding that cryptocurrency transactions are final and non-refundable. After each transaction, a detailed receipt must be provided, including operator contact information, transaction specifics, fees, and exchange rates. The bill mandates the use of blockchain analytics, a technology that uses data from digital ledgers to identify potentially fraudulent virtual currency addresses, to help prevent transactions with known illicit wallets. Operators must also offer live, toll-free customer service during specified hours and display the number prominently. Furthermore, they are required to implement written antifraud and enhanced due diligence policies, designate a qualified compliance officer and a consumer protection officer, and report the locations of their kiosks to the state's Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Importantly, local governments cannot enact ordinances that restrict the use of these kiosks. The Department can request evidence of compliance, and while most information gathered is confidential, certain details like operator names and addresses will be publicly available. Violations of this act can result in civil fines of up to $1,000 per offense.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate virtual currency kiosk operators; to require certain disclosures by virtual currency kiosk operators; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : Joe Aragona (R)*, Mike McFall (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Regulatory Reform (09:00:00 3/5/2026 Room 519, House Office Building)
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MN bill #HF3707 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges designated as judicial officials.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to officially designate unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as "judicial officials," a term that already includes various types of judges, justices, referees, magistrate judges, and employees of the judicial branch and other administrative hearing offices. By adding the unemployment insurance and paid leave divisions to the list of entities whose judges are considered judicial officials, this bill aims to provide these judges with the same protections regarding their personal information that are already afforded to other judicial officials under Minnesota law. This means their home addresses, information about their spouses and children, and certain contact details will be treated as confidential and protected from public disclosure, similar to how information for district court judges or Supreme Court justices is handled.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to economic development; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as judicial officials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 480.40, subdivision 1.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Kaela Berg (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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NJ bill #S3789 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Establishes certain safety requirements concerning transportation network companies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances safety for users of transportation network companies (TNCs), which are services like Uber or Lyft that connect riders with drivers through a digital network. It prohibits individuals with certain criminal convictions, including serious violent crimes and those related to human trafficking, from driving for TNCs, and requires drivers to report any new convictions within 48 hours. TNCs must implement a "zero tolerance policy" for specific crimes against drivers and riders, investigate complaints promptly, and revoke access for those found to have violated the policy, while also providing a process for reconsideration. To ensure driver identity, TNCs must use verification methods, and all prearranged rides will be continuously audio recorded, with optional video recording, at no extra cost to the rider, and drivers must display signs indicating the recording. The bill also mandates that TNCs maintain detailed records, including these recordings, and prohibits them from altering rider or driver ratings unless they are due to bias or fraud. Furthermore, TNCs must prevent drivers and riders from sharing food or beverages, and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) can conduct random checks to ensure compliance. TNCs are also required to develop additional safety policies, share them with state officials and drivers, and issue annual reports on safety incidents and discrimination. Finally, the bill establishes legal recourse for individuals injured due to violations of these safety provisions and clarifies that certain contract clauses attempting to limit TNC liability or waive rights, especially concerning sexual misconduct or assault, are void.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes certain safety requirements for transportation network company (TNC) drivers and riders. Specifically, the bill prohibits an applicant or driver from utilizing a TNC's digital network and providing prearranged rides if the applicant or driver has been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to certain crimes or allows an unauthorized individual to use the applicant's or driver's authorized driver profile. The bill requires applicants and drivers who have been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to certain crimes to notify a TNC within 48 hours after the conviction was pronounced or the plea was entered. Additionally, the bill requires each TNC to establish and implement a zero tolerance policy (policy) on certain crimes against drivers and riders and to develop a procedure for investigating complaints alleging violations of the policy. If the results of the investigation corroborate the complaint, the TNC is required to revoke the driver's or rider's access to the digital network. The bill requires each TNC to establish procedures by which the driver or rider may submit a request for reconsideration and by which the TNC may resolve the request for reconsideration. The bill requires each TNC to establish certain verification methods to ensure that the driver providing a prearranged ride is the authorized driver. Each prearranged ride is to be continuously audio recorded and, if the driver or rider elects, video recorded, using technology provided by and maintained by the TNC, at no additional expense to the rider. Drivers are to display signs indicating the prearranged ride is being audio recorded and, if applicable, video recorded. The bill establishes certain requirements regarding data obtained and records maintained by TNCs and prohibits TNCs from altering any ratings or reviews assigned by riders and drivers, unless the ratings or reviews are motivated by bias or fraud. Further, the bill requires TNCs to prohibit drivers and riders from offering, selling, or otherwise providing food or beverage to another driver or rider and authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to conduct randomized compliance checks. Under the bill, TNCs are to establish additional safety policies, which policies and any updates to the policies are to be distributed to the commission, the Attorney General, and the drivers. Finally, the bill establishes certain causes of action for certain individuals who have been injured due to a violation of certain provisions of the bill and requires TNCs to issue annual reports to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the number of reported instances of certain crimes and discrimination. Under the bill, "authorized driver profile" means a TNC driver's unique user profile on a TNC's digital network, which profile displays the driver's name and other identifying information, and is authorized by the TNC for the purpose of providing prearranged rides.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Paul Moriarty (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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OK bill #HB1261 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Motor vehicles; creating the Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor; Corporation Commission; Wrecker and Towing Services Board; Wrecker and Tower Services Board; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor and creates the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board to regulate the towing industry, transferring most of the regulatory authority from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Labor by November 1, 2026. The new Division will employ staff to investigate consumer complaints regarding overcharging for nonconsensual towing, recovery, and storage fees, while the Board, composed of nine members with diverse backgrounds including industry representatives and law enforcement, will set rules for licensing, insurance, equipment, and reasonable tow rates for nonconsensual tows, ensuring these rates are directly related to the actual cost of services and can only be adjusted every three years. The bill also creates the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Revolving Fund to administer the Division's operations and amends existing laws to reflect these changes, including transferring the Department of Labor's authority over vehicle removal and storage fees, updating definitions, and clarifying the roles of various agencies in regulating towing services, with the entire act becoming effective on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: motor vehicles - Oklahoma Wrecker Services Division - employees - powers - Corporation Commission - Department of Public Safety - Department of Labor - rights - responsibilities - rules - notice - authority - personnel - transfer - Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board - membership - occupations - eligibility - notice - chair - meetings - quorum - requirements - venue - rules - powers and duties - compensation - reimbursement - removal - laws - Oklahoma Wrecker and Tower Services Revolving Fund - vehicles - exception - removal - storage - agency - rulemaking - rotation logs - licenses - fees - renewals - funds - fee - charges - requirement - allowance - list - letterhead - updates - prices - businesses - investigation - proceedings - complaint - areas - determination - monies - complaints - process - plan - licenses - storage - release - rates - roadway - gifts - Nonconsensual Towing Act of 2011 - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2025
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Hays (R)*, Avery Frix (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Title stricken
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MA bill #H668 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relative to the training of school committee members
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires newly elected or appointed school committee members in Massachusetts to complete a mandatory 8-hour orientation within three months of taking office, at no personal cost. The orientation, to be developed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, must cover critical topics including school finance, Chapter 70 education funding, statewide educational goals and standards, open meeting law, public records law, conflict of interest law, special education regulations, collective bargaining, school leadership standards, and the specific roles and responsibilities of school committee members. The orientation can be provided by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees or other entities approved by the education commissioner, who must offer at least three orientation sessions annually at no cost. Upon completing the training, participants will receive a certificate that must be filed with their local city or town clerk. Importantly, school committee members who do not complete this orientation will be disqualified from participating in the committee's formal business, ensuring that all members are properly trained and informed about their governmental responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Relative to the training of school committee members. Education.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/13/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Alice Peisch (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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MN bill #HF3743 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Coverage without cost-sharing of immunizations for routine use without a prescription mandated, Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council established, advisory council duties established, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that health insurance plans in Minnesota cover immunizations recommended for routine use without requiring patients to pay any out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles, coinsurance, or co-payments, starting July 1, 2026. It also establishes the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council, composed of at least 16 members with expertise in vaccines and public health, to develop and publish recommended vaccine schedules for all age groups, and to advise on updates to vaccines required for school and postsecondary institution enrollment. The council's recommendations are to be based on scientific evidence and public health policy, and the bill appropriates funds for its operation.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health insurance; mandating coverage without cost-sharing of immunizations for routine use without a prescription; establishing the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council; establishing advisory council duties; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62Q.46, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Mike Freiberg (D)*, Kari Rehrauer (D), Fue Lee (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Author added Lee, F.
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TN bill #SB2136 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates illegal gambling and related activities, including online sweepstakes games, as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, making them subject to its penalties and remedies. It expands the investigative authority of the Attorney General and Reporter to look into unlawful activities, including those related to gambling, and grants them powers to gather information and compel compliance. Additionally, the bill clarifies and expands the investigative and enforcement powers of the sports wagering council, allowing them to investigate not only licensed entities but also other individuals involved in illegal gambling activities, and it also makes technical changes to terminology related to the sports wagering council.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, designates illegal gambling and related activities as a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general and reporter to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Ferrell Haile (R)*, Paul Rose (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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OR bill #SB1599 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; and declaring an emergency.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302, which is a process where citizens can gather signatures to challenge a law passed by the legislature. The bill states that once the Secretary of State verifies the required number of signatures for this petition, the challenged parts of a law passed in a special legislative session in 2025 will be put to a public vote on the same day as the 2026 primary election. The bill also outlines various procedures for preparing and presenting information about this referendum to voters, including ballot titles, explanatory statements, financial estimates, and arguments, with specific deadlines and responsibilities assigned to legislative committees and the Secretary of State. Importantly, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage, to ensure the public peace, health, and safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 2 : Rob Wagner (D)*, Julie Fahey (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Effective date, March 2, 2026.
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FL bill #S0864 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records/Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for sensitive information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for its uterine fibroid research database, meaning this information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws, such as section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes and section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution. This exemption applies to records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids, and it is being enacted because the Legislature finds it a public necessity to protect patient privacy, especially given potential violations of federal privacy laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and to ensure the effective operation of the research database. The exemption is temporary and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively votes to extend it, and the bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 381.9312, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Department of Health for inclusion in the uterine fibroid research database; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Policy, Barbara Sharief (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to HB 1515
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NM bill #SB40 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Driver Privacy And Safety Act
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Driver Privacy and Safety Act, establishes rules for how information collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs) can be used and shared. ALPRs are devices that record vehicle license plates and can compare this data to law enforcement databases. The act prohibits ALPR users from sharing this information if they believe it will be used for immigration enforcement, to investigate or prosecute protected health care activities (which includes reproductive and gender-affirming care), or to penalize individuals for exercising constitutional rights like free speech or assembly. It also restricts sharing ALPR data with out-of-state entities or non-law enforcement agencies unless specific written assurances are obtained, and clarifies that privately captured ALPR data requires express consent or a court order for release. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies using ALPRs must report annually on their usage, including the number of cameras, databases queried, purposes of queries, and any instances of unauthorized access. This aggregated data will be made public. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing the attorney general or district attorneys to seek court orders and impose civil penalties of $10,000 or actual damages for intentional violations, and specifies that non-compliant law enforcement agencies or vendors may face consequences like revoked data-sharing privileges or termination of access.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSE PLATE READERS; ENACTING THE DRIVER PRIVACY AND SAFETY ACT; PROVIDING LIMITATIONS ON THE SHARING OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER INFORMATION AND REQUIRING REPORTING; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Peter Wirth (D)*, Chris Chandler (D), Cindy Nava (D), Heather Berghmans (D), Debbie O'Malley (D), Marianna Anaya (D), Cristina Parajón (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 20 - Mar. 4
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OK bill #SB2179 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Criminal procedure; acts committee by persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying definition; requiring recommendation for discharge or assessment. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the legal definition of "guilty with mental defect" and "not guilty by reason of mental illness" in Oklahoma criminal procedure, specifically addressing acts committed by individuals with mental illness or defect. It requires that any recommendation for discharge or conditional release of such individuals must now include a structured clinical violence risk assessment, which the Forensic Review Board must review before submission to the court. The bill also mandates that if a court orders substance use monitoring as a condition of release, the individual will be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings at least twice monthly, with results reported to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The bill also updates statutory language and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal procedure; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 1161, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 68, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1161), which relates to acts committed by persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying definition; requiring recommendation for discharge or conditional release to include certain risk assessment; directing certain reviews of risk assessment; subjecting certain persons to random substance screenings upon order of the court; requiring certain completion and reporting of tests; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Haste (R)*, Mark Lawson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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FL bill #H0655 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Pub. Rec. and Pub. Meetings/Attorney Meetings to Discuss Private Property Rights Claims
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to exempt certain meetings between government agencies and their attorneys from public meeting requirements when discussing claims related to private property rights under the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act. Specifically, during the 90-day notice period for such claims, meetings or parts of meetings can be closed to the public if the agency's attorney publicly states the need for advice on a claim, the discussion is limited to settlement negotiations or strategy, the entire session is recorded by a court reporter and transcribed, and public notice of the meeting time, date, and attendees is given, with the meeting commencing and concluding in an open session. The transcripts of these exempt meetings will become public records once the claim is settled or the statute of limitations expires without litigation. Furthermore, the transcripts, recordings, minutes, and other records generated during these exempt meetings are also exempt from public records requirements. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill's stated purpose is to encourage pre-litigation settlement by allowing agencies to develop negotiation strategies confidentially, similar to how ongoing litigation is handled, thereby potentially limiting legal costs for all parties.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; creating s. 70.90, F.S.; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for meetings or portions of meetings between agencies and their attorneys to discuss certain claims concerning private property rights; specifying what may be discussed during such meetings; requiring that such meetings be transcribed; providing that such transcripts become public records at specified times; providing an exemption from public records requirements for transcripts, recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Government Operations Subcommittee, Wyman Duggan (R)*, Dan Daley (D)*, Jose Alvarez (D), Dotie Joseph (D), Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S0332 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records and Public Meetings/Private Property Rights
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to allow government agencies to hold private meetings with their attorneys to discuss claims related to private property rights under the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act, which allows property owners to seek compensation when government actions diminish the value of their property. These private meetings, which are normally required to be public under Florida's open government laws (sections 286.011 and 119.07 of Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 24 of the State Constitution), can be closed to the public only if the agency's attorney announces at a public meeting that they need to discuss a claim, the discussion is limited to settlement negotiations or strategy, the entire session is recorded by a court reporter and transcribed, and the agency provides public notice of the meeting's time, date, and attendees. The transcripts of these private meetings will become public records once the property rights claim is settled or if the statute of limitations expires without litigation or settlement, and the transcripts, recordings, minutes, and other records generated during these exempt meetings will also be kept confidential until that time. This exemption is intended to encourage settlement and is subject to a legislative review and repeal in 2031.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; creating s. 70.90, F.S.; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for meetings or portions of meetings between agencies and their attorneys to discuss certain claims concerning private property rights; specifying what may be discussed during such meetings; requiring that such meetings be transcribed; providing that such transcripts become public records at specified times; providing an exemption from public records requirements for transcripts, recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/03/2025
• Added: 11/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Judiciary, Jennifer Bradley (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 655
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MD bill #HB973 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Open Meetings Act - Enhanced Requirements for Educational Entities and Retention Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the requirements of Maryland's Open Meetings Act, which ensures that public bodies conduct their business openly and transparently, to include the Maryland State Department of Education, the Accountability and Implementation Board (a board established to oversee educational accountability and implementation), and county boards of education. These educational entities will now be subject to enhanced requirements, such as making meeting agendas and supporting documents publicly available at least 48 hours in advance, and providing live video streaming of open sessions where practicable. Furthermore, these entities, along with other public bodies already under these enhanced requirements, will be mandated to retain copies of their meeting minutes and any recordings for a significant period of 15 years after the date of the session, ensuring long-term public access to records of their proceedings.
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Bill Summary: Making certain enhanced Open Meetings Act requirements applicable to the Maryland State Department of Education, Accountability and Implementation Board, and county boards of education; and requiring certain entities subject to enhanced Open Meetings Act requirements to retain certain meeting minutes and recordings for 15 years after the date of the session.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : April Fleming Miller (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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RI bill #S2805 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Affordable Clean Energy Security Act to remove nuclear power from the types of energy resources that the Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) can participate in procuring or entering into long-term contracts for. Specifically, it removes references to "nuclear power" from sections detailing regional energy planning, state and regional energy procurement, utility filings with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and the duties of the PUC. The OER is a state agency responsible for energy policy and planning, while the DPUC oversees public utilities, and the PUC is the regulatory body that approves utility actions and contracts. The bill also states that it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would exclude nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Dawn Euer (D)*, Tiara Mack (D), Bridget Valverde (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Ryan Pearson (D), Linda Ujifusa (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
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RI bill #S2836 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's state purchasing laws to allow for the procurement of food and food supplies, defined as items for human or animal consumption and non-durable consumable items used for handling or serving food respectively, up to a total of $25,000 under simplified "small purchase" regulations, which are procedures established by the chief purchasing officer for smaller transactions, rather than requiring the full, more complex procurement process typically used for larger purchases.
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Bill Summary: This act would define food and food supplies for the purposes of Rhode Island general laws title 37 public property and works chapter 2 state purchases. This act would further allow for the procurement of food and food supplies not exceeding an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Bridget Valverde (D)*, Victoria Gu (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bob Britto (D), Pam Lauria (D), Linda Ujifusa (D), Lou DiPalma (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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MI bill #HB5505 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of digital oversight; establish. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new "digital oversight office" within the legislature, led by a "digital oversight officer" appointed by the legislature for a three-year term. This office will be responsible for investigating information technology (IT) projects, services, and purchases made by state agencies, and can intervene in or collaborate on these projects. A key function of the office is to promote modern software development best practices, such as agile methodologies and open-source software, drawing inspiration from the United States Digital Service's "Digital Services Playbook." The office can initiate investigations based on complaints from agencies or individuals, or on its own initiative, and state agencies are required to provide requested information. While the office must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, state employees are protected from penalties for providing information to the office, though attorney-client and executive privileges are exempt from the office's access. Records of the office's investigations will be exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the digital oversight office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, certain officials, and state agencies.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Kuhn (R)*, Steve Frisbie (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Appropriations (09:00:00 3/4/2026 Room 352, State Capitol Building)
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IN bill #HB1360 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Access to public records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the management and security of public records requests by allowing public agencies to implement electronic portals that require human verification through mechanisms like CAPTCHA, verify physical addresses, and identify out-of-state requestors. It also introduces provisions for agencies to automatically track and report suspicious submissions, such as those suspected of being automated, phishing, or data scraping, and to report these to the public access counselor. Furthermore, the bill permits agencies to charge supplemental fees to non-Indiana residents or out-of-state entities for processing requests and to prioritize requests from Indiana residents or for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use. It also allows agencies to deny requests that are duplicative of discovery requests made by parties involved in pending litigation, and to decline responding to requests if there's a suspicion of data scraping, phishing, or if electronic response could compromise system security, with such denials also being reported to the public access counselor. The general assembly is also empowered to establish procedural safeguards to protect public agency resources. Finally, the public access counselor will be responsible for identifying excessive and suspect requests and will include relevant data and recommendations in their annual report.
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Bill Summary: Access to public records. Allows a public agency to establish and maintain an electronic portal for submission of public records requests that: (1) incorporates CAPTCHA or an equivalent mechanism for ensuring that a requestor is a human; (2) requires verification of a requestor's physical address; (3) indicates to the public agency whether the requestor is a resident of Indiana; and (4) automatically tracks and reports submissions suspected to be automated or to have originated from known sources of phishing or data scraping. Provides that a public agency may deny a public record request if the request: (1) is made by a person that is a party to pending or ongoing litigation; and (2) is duplicative of a discovery request made by the person in the pending or ongoing litigation. Provides that: (1) a public agency may decline to respond to a public records request if the public agency suspects: (A) the request to be data scraping or phishing activity; or (B) that responding to the request electronically may: (i) expose the public agency's electronic systems or data to unauthorized access or alteration; or (ii) otherwise jeopardize the security of the public agency's electronic systems or data; and (2) if the public agency declines to respond to the request, the public agency must report: (A) the request; and (B) the public agency's reason for declining to respond to the request; to the public access counselor. Allows a public agency to collect a supplemental fee for processing public records requests submitted by non-Indiana residents or out-of-state entities. Allows a public agency to give priority in fulfilling public records requests to: (1) Indiana residents; and (2) requests submitted for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use. Requires public agencies to report to the public access counselor regarding public records requests suspected of being automated, data scraping activity, or phishing activity (suspect public records requests). Provides that the general assembly may establish reasonable and narrowly tailored procedural safeguards to preserve the integrity and availability of public agency resources. Requires the public access counselor to: (1) take specified actions with regard to identifying excessive and suspect public records requests; and (2) include in the public access counselor's annual report: (A) information regarding the volume and nature of public records requests received by public agencies, including information regarding suspect public records requests reported by public agencies; and (B) recommendations to the general assembly regarding statutory or administrative remedies to excessive and suspect public records requests.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Matthew Lehman (R)*, Martin Carbaugh (R), Gregory Porter (D), Doug Miller (R), Liz Brown (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Public Law 97
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CA bill #AB1537 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Peace officers: secondary employment.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits peace officers, defined as law enforcement personnel, from taking on any secondary employment, including contract work or volunteer positions, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any entity involved in immigration enforcement. Violating this prohibition is considered an act of dishonesty and can lead to decertification as a peace officer. Peace officers are also required to report any offers or attempts at such secondary employment to their employing law enforcement agency. Additionally, all records concerning peace officers' secondary employment will be considered public records under the California Public Records Act. The bill also clarifies that if the state mandates costs for local agencies to comply with these new duties, reimbursement will be provided.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 70 of the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Isaac Bryan (D)*, Juan Carrillo (D)*, Liz Ortega (D)*, Ash Kalra (D)*, Mark González (D)*, Patrick Ahrens (D), Mia Bonta (D), Damon Connolly (D), Lena Gonzalez (D), Matt Haney (D), Alex Lee (D), Eloise Reyes (D), Chris Rogers (D), Susan Rubio (D), Anamarie Avila Farias (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 3.) (March 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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RI bill #S2938 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for appointing members to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which is responsible for recommending candidates for judicial positions in Rhode Island. Specifically, if a member's term expires and a replacement isn't appointed through the usual channels, the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, can appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. The bill also mandates that the JNC must hold public forums for input on its rules and procedures, require judicial candidates to disclose their political donations, and broadcast all of its open meetings live online, maintaining an archive of these recordings for public access.
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Bill Summary: This act would permit the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint a qualified individual to serve as the new or replacement member of the Judicial Nominating Commission if the members with expired terms are not replaced via the normal process. It would also require the commission to provide a public forum relative to adopting rules and procedures, would require judicial candidates to disclose political donations and require the commission to broadcast, via the internet, each open meeting and to maintain an archive of each recording. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Dawn Euer (D)*, Tiara Mack (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bridget Valverde (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Ryan Pearson (D), Ana Quezada (D), Linda Ujifusa (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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OH bill #HB314 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Limit certain public record requests; allow contractor response
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Ohio's public records law to address potential harassment of public offices through public records requests and to provide more flexibility in responding to such requests. Specifically, the bill allows public offices to seek court intervention if they believe a requester is submitting multiple related or unrelated requests intended to harass or disrupt the office's essential functions. If a court determines by a preponderance of evidence that the requests are harassing, it may limit or deny such requests, and can even issue an order preventing future requests from that individual. The bill provides exceptions to this provision for journalists, pro se litigants, government attorneys, and other specified entities. Additionally, the bill allows public offices to engage private contractors to respond to voluminous records requests, with the cost of the contractor's services potentially being passed on to the requester. The legislation aims to balance the public's right to access government records with protecting public offices from potentially abusive or disruptive request patterns, while maintaining important protections for legitimate requesters seeking information in the public interest.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to restrict harassing or disruptive public records requests and permit private contractors to respond to voluminous public records requests.
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• Introduced: 06/04/2025
• Added: 06/04/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dani Isaacsohn (D)*, Sharon Ray (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 06/04/2025
• Last Action: House Judiciary Ray, 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony (11:00:00 3/4/2026 Room 122)
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VA bill #SB375 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia College Opportunity Fund; established, reports.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund to provide scholarships and financial aid to students in need. It creates the Endowment Scholarship Program, administered by the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment, which will be funded by income generated from investments within the Virginia College Opportunity Fund (the Opportunity Fund). This Opportunity Fund will be a subfund of the Commonwealth Savers Plan's DB529 Fund, which holds assets from prepaid tuition contracts. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the Commonwealth Savers Plan will deposit $500 million from the DB529 Fund into the Opportunity Fund, with subsequent deposits of any additional surpluses. The bill also mandates annual reports on the financial status of these funds and requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to conduct independent evaluations of the Plan's risk assessment models. Additionally, it allows for voluntary contributions to the Opportunity Fund for tax benefits and exempts certain information related to the Plan and the Endowment from public disclosure. The bill also includes provisions for a surplus rebate program for owners of prepaid tuition contracts entered into before July 1, 2019, and establishes a work group to recommend annual appropriations from the Opportunity Fund.
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Bill Summary: Commonwealth Savers Plan; Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund established; report. Establishes (i) the Endowment Scholarship Program for the purpose of providing scholarships to students at eligible institutions, as defined in the bill; (ii) the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment as an agency of the Commonwealth for the purpose of establishing and administering the Endowment Scholarship Program; and (iii) as subfunds of the Commonwealth Savers Plan fund, (a) the DB529 Fund for the purpose of holding in trust the assets of prepaid tuition contracts to meet contractual obligations and (b) the Virginia College Opportunity Fund (the Opportunity Fund), into which certain funds from the DB529 Fund shall be deposited for the purpose of funding, by income generated from investments of such deposits, the Endowment Scholarship Program and other applicable programs, as set forth in the bill. The bill requires the Commonwealth Savers Plan (the Plan) to (a) after the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2026, deposit $500 million into the Opportunity Fund from the DB529 Fund; (b) each fiscal year thereafter, in accordance with the timeline set forth in the bill, submit to the General Assembly a report on the funded status, as defined by applicable law, of the DB529 Fund and the recommendations of the Plan on the prudence of directing deposits, and the amounts of any such deposits, of additional actuarial surpluses of the Plan from the DB529 Fund into the Opportunity Fund; and (c) each subsequent year, deposit additional actuarial surpluses into the Opportunity Fund in accordance with the provisions of the bill. The bill also requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to, no less than biennially, complete an independent evaluation and risk assessment of the Plan's risk assessment model, assumptions, and other measures employed by the Plan relating to the DB529 Fund and Opportunity Fund. Finally, the bill contains provisions (1) relating to voluntary contributions to the Opportunity Fund for the purpose of receiving tax fund contributions and income tax deductions, and (2) exempting from mandatory disclosure requirements certain information contained in a public record relating to the Commonwealth Savers Plan or the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Surovell (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)
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MI bill #HB4694 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Local government: authorities; revisions to the recreational authorities act; provide for. Amends secs. 5, 7, 9, 11 & 21 of 2000 PA 321 (MCL 123.1135 et seq.) & adds sec. 10. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4695'25, HB 4798'25
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Recreational Authorities Act to expand and clarify the powers and operations of recreational authorities in Michigan. The key changes include allowing authorities to establish a public forest and natural resources area as part of their core purposes, providing more flexibility in board operations by permitting the creation of advisory committees, and broadening the authorities' ability to acquire, manage, and use property. The bill allows authorities to engage in sustainable commercial activities like forestry and environmental credit sales, establishes guidelines for dissolving an authority, and clarifies that if a public forest and natural resources area is involved, the designated use must continue or the property will revert to the state. The bill maintains existing provisions about tax levies (up to 1 mill for 20 years) and borrowing limits, while adding specific language about the use of funds and the process for tax approvals. Importantly, the bill specifies that the legislation will only take effect if two related bills are also enacted, indicating it is part of a broader legislative package related to local government authorities.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled"Recreational authorities act,"by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 11, and 21 (MCL 123.1135, 123.1137, 123.1139, 123.1141, and 123.1151), sections 5 and 21 as amended by 2003 PA 135 and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 173, and by adding section 10.
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• Introduced: 06/26/2025
• Added: 06/27/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Greg Markkanen (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 09/18/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
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RI bill #S2992 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act" to enhance the protection of sensitive personal information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care. Key provisions include requiring entities that collect this data, referred to as "regulated entities" and "small businesses," to obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting it, with certain exceptions for public health or safety. The bill also prohibits the sale or sharing of this data without separate, specific authorization from the consumer, which must be clearly explained and distinct from general consent. It grants consumers the right to know what data is being collected, to access it, to request its deletion, and to withdraw consent. The act defines terms like "consumer health data," which encompasses information about reproductive, sexual, or gender-affirming care, and "deceptive design," which refers to user interfaces that manipulate user choices. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of geofencing technology to track individuals seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care. The bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to bring civil lawsuits and empowering the Attorney General to pursue enforcement actions for violations, and it will take effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would create the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act. This act would further protect reproductive and gender-affirming care data. The act would require the holders of such data, with certain exceptions, obtain consent from a consumer before collecting the data. The act would prohibit the sale of the data without the permission of the consumer. The act contains several enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the law, including an individual cause of action and authority for the attorney general to bring enforcement of an action. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Matt LaMountain (D)*, Melissa Murray (D), John Burke (D), Jacob Bissaillon (D), Lori Urso (D), Lammis Vargas (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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WA bill #HB2301 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Concerning extended producer responsibility requirements associated with paint.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing "extended producer responsibility" program for architectural paints to include a broader range of "paint products," such as aerosol coatings, coating-related products, and nonindustrial coatings, by requiring paint manufacturers (producers) to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of these products. Producers must join or fund a stewardship organization that will develop and implement a plan for collecting, transporting, recycling, reusing, and disposing of leftover paint products. This plan will include a standardized "paint product stewardship assessment" added to the purchase price of paint products to fund the program, with specific requirements for collection site accessibility and public education. The bill also clarifies definitions, outlines the responsibilities of producers, distributors, and retailers, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, while also making changes to public records exemptions related to this program.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to extended producer responsibility requirements 2 associated with paint; amending RCW 70A.515.010, 70A.515.020, 3 70A.515.030, 70A.515.040, 70A.515.050, 70A.515.060, 70A.515.070, 4 70A.515.080, 70A.515.090, 70A.515.100, 70A.515.110, 70A.208.020, and 5 82.04.765; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; and repealing RCW 6 70A.515.130. 7
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Strom Peterson (D)*, Joe Fitzgibbon (D), Julia Reed (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Davina Duerr (D), Beth Doglio (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Roger Goodman (D), Nicole Macri (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Peterson 2301-S AMH PETE H3760.2
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KY bill #HB729 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical drug safety and declaring an emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as Jimmie's Law, aims to enhance pharmaceutical drug safety in Kentucky by updating regulations for pharmacies and drug distributors. Key provisions include requiring terminal distributors of prescription drugs to designate a responsible practitioner, who will share responsibility for the location's operations with the distributor, and empowering the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy (the Board) to establish criteria for these practitioners. The bill also allows the Board to enter into agreements with other states and federal agencies to exchange information on pharmacy and distributor permitting and inspections, and to consider an applicant's past compliance and violations when reviewing permit applications. It updates the name of an approved accreditation agency to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Digital Pharmacy Accreditation Program and clarifies that the Board retains jurisdiction to investigate and take disciplinary action even if a person is no longer licensed or permitted. The Board's authority to extend temporary emergency suspensions of licenses or permits is increased, and it is explicitly prohibited from regulating other professions. Furthermore, the bill grants the Board broader inspection powers, allowing them to enter any licensed or permitted facility, as well as any facility suspected of operating as a pharmacy or drug distributor, and to investigate locations where violations are suspected, requiring cooperation from those involved. Crucially, starting January 1, 2027, a permit will be required to operate as a terminal distributor of prescription drugs, with specific requirements for internet businesses, temporary permit transfers, and permit exclusions. The bill also establishes compounding requirements and prohibitions, mandates reporting of serious adverse events to the Board within five business days, requires the Board to report violations and inspections to responsible practitioners' licensing boards, and mandates an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission on inspection and investigation findings. Penalties for violations are also updated, and the bill includes conforming amendments to other related statutes, declaring an emergency to ensure its immediate effectiveness.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 315.010 to define terms; amend KRS 315.020 to require a terminal distributor to designate a responsible practitioner for each permitted location; require the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy to promulgate administrative regulations to establish criteria for a responsible practitioner; permit the board to enter agreements with other states, federal agencies, and entities to exchange information concerning permitting and inspection of pharmacies and terminal distributors; amend KRS 315.035 and 315.0351 to update the name of an approved accreditation agency to National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Digital Pharmacy Accreditation Program; permit the board to consider previous permit compliance and violations of permit applicants; amend KRS 315.121 to require the board to retain jurisdiction to investigate and to take disciplinary action for acts or omissions committed while a person was licensed, permitted, or certified even if the person is no longer licensed, permitted, or certified; amend KRS 315.131 to permit the board to extend temporary emergency suspensions of a license, certificate, or permit for 60 to 180 days; amend KRS 315.191 to prohibit the board from regulating other professions; amend KRS 315.220 to permit the board to enter all licensed or permitted facilities and any facility suspected of operating as a pharmacy, terminal distributor, wholesaler, or manufacturer; establish inspection criteria; permit the board to investigate any location at which it has reasonable cause to suspect a violation is being committed; require cooperation with investigations; create new sections of KRS Chapter 315 to require that on or after January 1, 2027, a permit is required to operate as a terminal distributor of prescription drugs; establish permit requirements for terminal distributors; establish requirements for internet business; allow the board to consider previous permit compliance and violations of permit applicants; allow temporary permit transfer; establish permit exclusions; require the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the permit process; establish compounding requirements and prohibitions; require reporting of a serious adverse event to the board within 5 business days; require the board to report violations and inspections to a responsible practitioners' licensing board; require the board to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission on its inspection and investigation findings by August 1 of each year; permit the board to take action to restrain or enjoin; amend KRS 315.990 to add penalties; amend KRS 194A.800, 217.215, 217.913, and 315.205 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as Jimmie's Law; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vanessa Grossl (R)*, Robert Duvall (R), Kim Moser (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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NY bill #A09415 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Protects minors online from social media and harmful content; establishes penalties for failing to restrict certain minors from certain content.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for social media platforms to protect minors online by creating new requirements for account creation, content access, and age verification. The legislation defines a "social media platform" as an online service with specific characteristics, such as allowing user content uploads, having addictive features like infinite scrolling, and having a significant number of young users. The bill mandates that social media platforms prohibit children under 14 from creating accounts and require parental consent for 14-15 year olds. Platforms must provide mechanisms for account termination and personal data deletion for minors. Additionally, the bill requires websites with content potentially harmful to minors to implement age verification methods to prevent access by individuals under 18. The legislation empowers the Attorney General to investigate violations, with potential civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, and allows minors to bring civil actions against platforms that do not comply. Importantly, the bill includes strict privacy protections, requiring that any age verification information be anonymized, not retained, and protected from unauthorized access. The law would take effect immediately and aims to create safer online environments for young users by limiting their exposure to potentially inappropriate content and protecting their personal information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to protecting minors online from social media and harmful content
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Keith Brown (R)*, Jodi Giglio (R), Mike Reilly (R), Dave McDonough (R), Joe DeStefano (R), Brian Maher (R), Steve Hawley (R), Ari Brown (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/19/2025
• Last Action: enacting clause stricken
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KY bill #HB749 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Office of Public Defense.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Public Defense within the Department of Kentucky State Police, headed by the Commissioner of State Police, to acquire and transfer machine guns to "qualified persons," defined as individuals eligible to possess firearms under state and federal law. The office will be responsible for issuing transfer certificates, maintaining records (which are confidential), and ensuring machine guns are transferred to eligible individuals after background checks. If a qualified person becomes ineligible to possess a firearm, they must return the machine gun within seven days. The bill also allows for the transfer of machine guns between qualified persons, with a fee for non-inheritance transfers, and establishes a "public defense fund" to cover operational costs. Importantly, the Commonwealth, the office, and its personnel are granted civil immunity for their actions related to the office's duties and are not liable for the actions of those who receive machine guns. The bill also amends existing laws to reflect the creation of this new office.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 16 to define terms; establish the Office of Public Defense within the Department of Kentucky State Police to acquire and transfer machine guns to qualified persons; establish the duties of the office and its director; require the director or designee to issue a transfer certificate upon transfer of a machine gun to a qualified person; require a qualified person who becomes ineligible to possess a firearm to return a machine gun to the office within 7 days of learning of his or her prohibited status; allow a qualified person to transfer a machine gun to another qualified person; establish the public defense fund; provide civil immunity to the Commonwealth, the office, and the office's director, officers, and employees in the performance of their duties; provide that the Commonwealth, the office, and the office's director, officers, and employees shall not be civilly or criminally liable for acts or omissions of qualified persons; amend KRS 12.020 and 15A.020 to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : T.J. Roberts (R)*, Steven Doan (R), Josh Calloway (R), Ryan Dotson (R), John Hodgson (R), Thomas Huff (R), Bill Wesley (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
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MN bill #SF4093 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Certain obsolete language removal, repeal, and modification
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to update Minnesota statutes by removing outdated language and repealing obsolete provisions, primarily related to health policy and government operations. Specifically, it removes references to the "Health Technology Advisory Committee" from sections concerning state definitions, prospective health care spending review, and the health reform information clearinghouse, as this committee's functions are being eliminated. Additionally, the bill repeals several sections of law, including those related to open meetings of the Health Technology Advisory Committee, immunity for its members, closed committee hearings, coordination of the health reform information clearinghouse, and the Minnesota Center for Health Care Electronic Data Interchange, indicating a shift away from these specific programs or advisory bodies.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; changing, removing, and repealing certain obsolete language; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62J.17, subdivision 6a; 62J.2930, subdivision 1; 144.293, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 3.732, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13D.08, subdivision 4; 62J.06; 62J.156; 62J.2930, subdivision 4; 62J.57.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Melissa Wiklund (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Health and Human Services
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IA bill #HF2330 • Last Action 03/03/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records requests.(Formerly HSB 582.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to clarify and standardize the process for handling public records requests. It mandates that upon receiving a request for public records, the official responsible for those records, known as the "lawful custodian," must promptly acknowledge the request and provide the contact details of their authorized representative. Additionally, the custodian must give the requester an estimated timeframe for when they can expect a response and an approximation of any reasonable fees that might be associated with fulfilling the request. The bill also requires the custodian to inform the requester about any anticipated delays in providing the requested public records, ensuring greater transparency and predictability for those seeking information.
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Bill Summary: This bill provides that upon receipt of a public records request, the lawful custodian shall (1) promptly, as defined in the bill, acknowledge the request and provide the contact information of the lawful custodian’s authorized designee, (2) provide an approximate date for a response and an estimate of any reasonable fees associated with the request, and (3) inform the requester of any expected delay in production of the public record.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Winckler. S.J. 456.
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MS bill #SB2044 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act; amend concerning confidentially.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act to establish confidentiality for agreements related to student-athletes earning compensation for their publicity rights, meaning their name, image, likeness, or fame. Specifically, it mandates that all such agreements and their terms must be kept confidential by all parties involved, with no disclosure permitted without the express written consent of everyone involved. The bill also outlines penalties for unauthorized disclosure, including civil liability for actual damages, injunctive relief to stop further disclosures, and attorney's fees and costs. Furthermore, it specifies that athlete agents who violate these confidentiality rules can face administrative sanctions, such as suspension or revocation of their registration. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Mississippi law, including allowing the Secretary of State to take action against individuals who violate these confidentiality provisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-97-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Confidentiality Of Agreements And Remedies For Unauthorized Disclosure; To Amend Section 73-42-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 37-97-101, 37-97-103, 37-97-107 And 37-97-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nicole Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2679 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Land Bank Act; local government transfer vacant and abandoned property to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Mississippi Land Bank Act," establishes a framework for local governments in Mississippi to create land banks, which are public entities designed to address the problem of vacant and abandoned properties that are not contributing to the local economy. These land banks, which can be formed by individual local governments or cooperatively, will have the authority to acquire, manage, redevelop, and dispose of such properties. Key powers granted to land banks include the ability to clear titles to properties, establish financing structures for redevelopment (including utilizing tax credits), issue bonds, and accept tax-forfeited properties from the Secretary of State. The act aims to provide local governments with the necessary tools to return blighted properties to productive use, thereby strengthening the state's economy and communities.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The "mississippi Land Bank Act" To Promote Returning Blighted Or Abandoned Properties To Commerce Through The Creation Of Land Banks By Local Governments, Acting Individually Or Cooperatively With Other Local Governments; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of Land Banks; To Authorize Land Banks To Acquire, Develop, And Dispose Of Property; To Authorize Land Banks To Perform Related Functions, Such As Managing Property Owned By The Land Bank, Quieting And Confirming Title To Property, Establishing Redevelopment And Financing Structures (including Those To Facilitate Tax Credits And Subsidiary Entities), Financing Redevelopment, Issuing Bonds, And Accepting Tax Forfeited Properties From The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Chris Johnson (R)*, Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sarita Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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IA bill #SF2339 • Last Action 03/03/2026
A bill for an act enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.(Formerly SSB 3116.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which allows licensed psychologists to practice in other participating states through telepsychology (providing services remotely via technology) and for temporary, in-person, face-to-face practice for up to thirty days per year. The compact aims to increase public access to psychological services, enhance public safety, and foster cooperation among states in regulating psychologists. It establishes a commission to oversee the compact, which will become effective once enacted by seven states. The bill also defines key terms like "home state" (where a psychologist is licensed) and "receiving state" (where the patient is located for telepsychology), and outlines procedures for licensure verification, complaint investigation, and disciplinary actions.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates an interstate compact to allow psychologists from other states to practice telepsychology with patients living in Iowa, to practice “face-to-face” psychology on a temporary basis in Iowa, and to allow Iowa psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients in other states. The compact is intended to authorize regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state. The compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the “home” and “receiving” states. A commission is created to oversee the compact, which is effective upon the enactment into law by the seventh compact state.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Health And Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 457.
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MS bill #HB1253 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, revises how voter registration applications are verified for citizenship in Mississippi. It mandates that registrars use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system to check an applicant's citizenship status. Registrars will now be required to report annually to the Secretary of State on the number of applicants flagged by SAVE and those removed from voter rolls after verification. The Secretary of State will also conduct an annual comparison of statewide election records with the SAVE database, reporting any potential mismatches to registrars, and will submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the results of the SAVE system's use. Importantly, any personally identifiable information collected through SAVE will be exempt from public disclosure under Mississippi's Public Records Act. This legislation aims to enhance the integrity of elections by strengthening citizenship verification processes for new voter registrations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The "safeguard Honest Integrity In Elections For Lasting Democracy (shield) Act"; To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct An Annual Comparison Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Registrar; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Noah Sanford (R)*, Celeste Hurst (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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GA bill #HB1459 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Local government; allow governing authority of any county or municipal corporation to hold meetings by teleconference
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation, which refers to the elected officials who run local governments, to hold meetings by teleconference, meaning they can meet remotely using technology like video conferencing. This change is made to existing law regarding open and public meetings, ensuring that these teleconference meetings are viewable by the public and allow for public commentary without requiring physical presence. Additionally, the bill permits the governing body of any agency composed entirely of nonelected members to also hold meetings by teleconference, with similar requirements for public viewing and commentary.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open and public meetings, so as to allow the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation to hold meetings by teleconference; to require such meetings to be viewable by the public and to allow for commentary at such meetings without being physically present; to allow the governing body of any agency whose membership is composed wholly of nonelected members to hold meetings by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Karen Lupton (D)*, Karla Drenner (D)*, Viola Davis (D)*, Long Tran (D)*, Mary Oliver (D)*, Marvin Lim (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Second Readers
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MS bill #HB1660 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Records Act; exempt certain records related to roadway safety from.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 to exempt certain records from public disclosure, specifically those reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data that are compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning safety improvements for potential accident sites, hazardous road conditions, or railway-highway crossings, especially when these efforts are undertaken to comply with federal law or to develop highway safety construction projects that will use federal funding. The Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 is the state law that generally requires government records to be accessible to the public. This exemption aims to protect information related to roadway safety enhancements, ensuring that the planning and implementation of such projects can proceed without premature public scrutiny that might hinder their effectiveness. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Exempt Certain Reports, Surveys, Schedules, Lists And Data Collected For Safety Enhancement Of Potential Accident Sites And Hazardous Roadway Conditions From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Massengill (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2557 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Nicotine-adjacent products; define to prohibit distribution of to minors and for inclusion as an ENDS product.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill defines "nicotine-adjacent product" to include substances with a chemical structure similar to nicotine, those that mimic nicotine's effects on the central nervous system, or those marketed to evade existing regulations, and prohibits their distribution to individuals under 21 years old, with enhanced penalties for sales near educational properties or other public places. It also revises the definition of an "ENDS product" (Electronic Nicotine Delivery System) to encompass these nicotine-adjacent products, ensuring they are subject to the same regulations as traditional e-cigarettes and related devices, and brings forward existing provisions for potential amendment regarding ENDS product certification and compliance with FDA regulations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "nicotine-adjacent Product" And To Prohibit The Sale Of Such A Product To An Individual Under 21 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 97-32-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enhanced Penalties For Distribution Of Nicotine-adjacent Products Within A Certain Proximity To Educational Property Or Other Public Places; To Amend Section 75-102-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "ends Product" To Include Nicotine-adjacent Products; To Bring Forward Section 75-102-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2515 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Closed schools; revise certain provisions regarding repurposing of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to the repurposing of closed public school properties in Mississippi. It limits a charter school's right of first refusal to purchase or lease a closed school property to 12 months from the date of closure, though existing contracts within that period remain valid. For the first six months after a school closes, the school district cannot enter into a purchase or lease agreement with any entity other than a charter school unless all charter schools in the district have waived their right of first refusal. Additionally, the bill authorizes school boards to approve alternative uses for conveyed or leased school property, requiring that the conveyance or lease documents include procedures for seeking and obtaining board approval for any alternative uses not initially specified. The bill also brings forward a section outlining permissible alternative uses for school property, such as for charter schools, community centers, libraries, or industrial enterprises, to allow for potential future amendments.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit To 12 Months The Right Of First Refusal Of A Charter School To Purchase Or Lease Closed Public School Property In The School District In Which The Charter School Is Located; To Specify That This Provision Shall Not Impair Any Rights Of A Charter School Under A Contract For Purchase Or Lease Of The Property Entered With The District During The Twelve-month Period; To Amend Section 37-7-455, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Within The First Six Months Of The Closure Of The Public School Facility Or Property, No Purchase Or Lease Agreement With Any Entity Other Than A Charter School Located In The District May Be Entered, Unless Each Such Charter School Has Notified The School Board That It Is Not Exercising Its Right Of First Refusal On The Property; To Amend Section 37-7-477, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A School Board To Approve Alternative Uses, Consistent With Section 37-7-473, For Property Conveyed Or Leased; To Require The Instrument Conveying Or Leasing The Property To Include Procedures For Seeking And Obtaining Board Approval For Alternative Uses Not Specified In The Instrument; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-473, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : David Blount (D)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2478 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Centers; bring forward various code sections related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Centers Act, serves to update and consolidate various existing code sections related to mental health services in Mississippi. Its primary aim is to ensure that essential mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse services are accessible to all residents, preferably within their communities, as outlined by the Rose Isabel Williams Mental Health Reform Act of 2011. The bill details the structure and powers of the State Board of Mental Health and the State Department of Mental Health, including the appointment of board members, the establishment of divisions within the department, and the board's responsibilities in developing strategic plans, setting standards for community mental health centers, and overseeing various programs. It also addresses specific aspects of civil commitment procedures, including pre-affidavit screenings, court processes, and the roles of community mental health centers and holding facilities. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for fraud prevention in Medicaid claims, the establishment of a Division of Autism Services, and the authorization for regional commissions to operate primary care health clinics and pursue Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) status. The legislation also clarifies procedures for transferring beds in intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and outlines the responsibilities of sheriffs and chancery clerks in commitment and transportation processes.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-4-1, 41-4-2, 41-4-3, 41-4-5, 41-4-7, 41-4-8, 41-4-9, 41-4-11, 41-4-13, 41-4-17, 41-4-18, 41-4-19, 41-4-21, 41-4-23, 41-4-25, 41-4-27, 41-4-29, 41-19-33, 41-19-43, 41-19-45, 41-21-63, 41-21-65, 41-21-67, 41-21-68, 41-21-71, 41-21-73, 41-21-77, 41-21-87, 41-21-143 And 41-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Department Of Mental Health And Community Mental Health Centers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hob Bryan (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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RI bill #S2406 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Age-Appropriate Design Code, mandates that any company ("covered entity") that develops or provides online services, products, or features that children (defined as individuals under 18) are likely to access must prioritize the best interests of children in their design and development. This includes conducting data protection impact assessments to identify and mitigate risks of harm to children, such as financial injury, privacy intrusions, or discrimination. Companies must also configure default privacy settings for children to be highly protective, communicate privacy information clearly and age-appropriately, and provide tools for children or their parents to manage privacy rights and report concerns. The bill prohibits certain practices, such as profiling children by default or processing unnecessary personal data, and requires conspicuous warnings if precise geolocation is collected. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions through civil penalties, with fines of up to $2,500 per negligent violation and $7,500 per intentional violation per affected child, and the act will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This act would require that any covered entity that develops and provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing and developing such online service, product, or feature. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the attorney general and violators are subject to civil penalties. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Val Lawson (D)*, Lou DiPalma (D), Melissa Murray (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Hanna Gallo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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MS bill #SB2672 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward code sections.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward code sections," primarily serves to re-enact and organize existing Mississippi laws related to the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS), often referred to as ITS. It brings forward numerous sections of Mississippi Code, essentially republishing them to ensure they remain in effect and to allow for potential future amendments. The bill also makes a technical, nonsubstantive change to Section 25-53-259, which pertains to reporting on the use of cloud computing services by state agencies and governing authorities, by removing the word "use" from a sentence describing the report's content. In essence, this legislation is a housekeeping measure to consolidate and reaffirm the statutory framework governing the state's information technology and telecommunications infrastructure, cybersecurity, data exchange, cloud computing initiatives, and the regulation of artificial intelligence.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 25-53-1, 25-53-3, 25-53-5, 25-53-7, 25-53-9, 25-53-11, 25-53-13, 25-53-15, 25-53-17, 25-53-19, 25-53-21, 25-53-23, 25-53-25, 25-53-29, 25-53-51, 25-53-53, 25-53-55, 25-53-57, 25-53-59, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125, 25-53-151, 25-53-171, 25-53-191, 25-53-193, 25-53-201, 25-53-231, 25-53-233, 25-53-235, 25-53-237, 25-53-239, 25-53-241, 25-53-251, 25-53-253, 25-53-255, 25-53-257, 25-53-261, 25-53-281, 25-53-301, And 25-53-101 For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 25-53-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1394 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; bring forward for purposes of amendment.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; bring forward for purposes of amendment, aims to update and consolidate various sections of Mississippi's existing laws related to the regulation of alcoholic beverages. It brings forward numerous sections from the Mississippi Code of 1972, including those detailing permit fees and taxes (Section 27-71-5), excise taxes and markups (Section 27-71-7), warehouse and distribution operations (Section 27-71-11), transportation regulations (Section 27-71-15), tax collection and fund allocation (Section 27-71-29), definitions of alcoholic beverages and related terms (Section 67-1-5), local option election procedures (Section 67-1-11), powers and duties of the Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (Section 67-1-37), wholesale distribution and sales regulations (Section 67-1-41), permit types and their associated regulations (Section 67-1-51), tasting and sampling provisions for package retailers (Section 67-1-52), application requirements for permits (Section 67-1-53), disclosure of financial interests for permit applicants (Section 67-1-55), qualifications for permit issuance (Section 67-1-57), definitions related to permit applicants (Section 67-1-59), reporting requirements for manufacturers and shippers (Section 67-1-73), and the establishment of leisure and recreation districts (Section 67-1-101). Additionally, it includes provisions related to alcohol processing permits (Section 67-9-1), the use of social security numbers for child support enforcement in relation to licensing (Section 93-11-64), and regulations concerning the unlawful transportation and solicitation of alcoholic beverages (Sections 97-31-47 and 97-31-49), as well as qualifications for retailers of light wine, light spirit product, or beer (Section 67-3-19). The bill's effective date is set for July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-71-5, 27-71-7, 27-71-11, 27-71-15, 27-71-29, 67-1-5, 67-1-11, 67-1-37, 67-1-41, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-52, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57, 67-1-59, 67-1-73, 67-1-101, 67-9-1, 93-11-64, 97-31-47, 97-31-49 And 67-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Alcohol Beverage Control Laws, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1597 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act, establishes state policy to ensure fair access to financial services for all Mississippians, prohibiting state regulators from pressuring financial institutions to terminate customer accounts based on non-quantitative factors, which are defined as reasons unrelated to measurable financial risks like credit history or compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, but rather related to a customer's protected religious or political beliefs. The act aims to prevent "debanking," or the denial of financial services for reasons other than legitimate risk management, and creates an administrative complaint process for individuals who believe they have been subjected to such adverse actions, requiring a $200 filing fee that is refunded if the complaint is successful, and allowing for penalties against complainants who file frivolous claims. It also clarifies that financial institutions can still deny or terminate services based on quantitative risk factors, legal compliance, or safety and soundness concerns, and that this act does not create a private right of action for damages against financial institutions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act; To Declare The Public Policy Of The State; To Urge Congress And The President To Stop Government From Weaponizing Financial Institutions; To Provide Standards For Fair Access To Financial Services Consistent With Executive Order 14331; To Prohibit State Regulators From Coercing Financial Institutions Into Terminating Customer Accounts Based On Nonquantitative Factors; To Require The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Review Agency Guidance; To Create An Administrative Complaint Process To Resolve Debanking Complaints; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Shane Aguirre (R)*, Elliot Burch (R)*, Rodney Hall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1296 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Amniotic fluid embolism; direct Health Dept. to conduct educational activities for providers and patients about signs, symptoms and management of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as "Maeghan's Law," aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by directing the State Department of Health to conduct educational activities for healthcare providers, patients, and the public about amniotic fluid embolism, a rare but serious obstetric emergency where amniotic fluid enters the mother's bloodstream, causing severe complications. The department will also make information about this condition available online and report related data to the Child Death Review Panel and Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Additionally, the bill proposes a pilot program for pregnant women to monitor their blood pressure at home, requires physicians to complete one hour of continuing medical education on nutrition and metabolic health for license renewal, and mandates a study on the certification of doulas, who provide continuous emotional and physical support during childbirth. Finally, under the "Fatherhood Engagement in Maternal Health Act," the State Department of Health will launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the importance of fathers' involvement in improving maternal and infant health outcomes throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, and will provide guidance to maternal care providers on encouraging this engagement, including screening for paternal depression.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Direct The State Department Of Health To Conduct Educational Activities For Health Care Providers, Patients And The Public On The Signs, Symptoms And Management Of Amniotic Fluid Embolism; To Provide That The Department Shall Make Available Information About Amniotic Fluid Embolism On The Department's Website; To Require That Data And Statistics Related To Amniotic Fluid Embolism Be Reported To The Child Death Review Panel And Maternal Mortality Review Committee; To Provide For A Self Measurement Blood Pressure Monitoring Pilot Program For Pregnant Women; To Amend Section 73-25-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Continuing Medical Education Relating To Nutrition And Metabolic Health For Renewal Of Physicians' Licenses; To Require The State Department Of Health, In Collaboration With The Division Of Medicaid, To Conduct A Study On Certification Of Doulas; To Require The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Public Awareness Campaign To Increase The Understanding Of Fatherhood Engagement In Improving Overall Health Outcomes During Pregnancy, Childbirth And Postpartum For Both The Mother And Baby; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jansen Owen (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB534 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Health Information Exchange; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Mississippi Health Information Exchange (MSHIE) to create a statewide system for securely sharing health information electronically among licensed hospitals, healthcare providers, insurance companies (payers), public health agencies, and other authorized entities. The MSHIE will be developed and managed by a private nonprofit corporation chosen by the State Department of Health through a competitive bidding process, and this entity will not be considered a state agency. Participants in the exchange will be able to access patient data only if they have a direct relationship with the patient for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, and they must grant other participants permission to access data related to their own patients. The bill mandates that licensed hospitals and community mental health centers connect to the exchange as a condition of their licensure, and it requires the exchange to provide real-time updates on patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, as well as a real-time bed availability system. Records shared through the exchange will be exempt from public records requests, and a dedicated fund, the Mississippi Health Information Exchange Fund, will be created to support participant costs for connecting to and using the exchange.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Establish The Mississippi Health Information Exchange For The Purpose Of Establishing A Statewide Health Information Exchange That Provides Real-time Bidirectional Patient Admission, Discharge And Transfer Data, And Otherwise Facilitates The Secure Electronic Sharing Of Health Information Between Licensed Hospitals And Practitioners, Payers, Public Health Entities And Others; To Provide That The Exchange Shall Be Developed And Administered By A Designated Entity Selected By The State Department Of Health Through A Competitive Bid Process; To Specify The Authorized And Required Participants In The Exchange; To Provide That Participants In The Exchange Are Permitted To Retrieve Or Access Identified Data Only For Patients Or Insureds With Whom The Participant Has A Treatment, Payment Or Health Care Operations Relationship; To Provide That Participants Shall Grant To Other Participants A Nonexclusive License To Retrieve And Use Identified Data Related To Their Own Patients Or Insureds; To Specify Certain Criteria That Must Be Met By The Designated Entity Selected To Develop And Administer The Exchange; To Provide That Records Transmitted To Or From The Exchange Shall Be Exempt From The Provisions Of The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Create The Mississippi Health Information Exchange Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Supporting Participant Connection To, Subscription For, And Ongoing Participation In The Exchange; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1588 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption for Public Procurement Review Board requirements relating to rental agreements and leases.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the exemption for the Office of Workforce Development from certain requirements of the Public Procurement Review Board, which oversees state purchasing and contracting. Specifically, it extends the exemption for rental agreements and leases of real property until December 31, 2029, and adds an exemption for the purchase of personal or professional services needed for the office's operations. The bill also clarifies the office's authority to implement training programs and makes conforming changes to other state laws, including extending other unrelated exemptions set to expire in 2026 to the same 2029 date.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date On The Exemption For The Office Of Workforce Development From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board That Relate To Rental Agreements, The Leasing Of Real Property And Add An Exemption For The Purchase Of Personal Or Professional Services For Purposes Of Conducting Agency Business; To Broaden The Office's Authority To Implement Training Programs To Correct Internal References To Certain Subsections That Have Been Renumbered Due To Amendments In Prior Years; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section That Are Not Related To The Office Of Workforce Development But That Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Donnie Bell (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB2 • Last Action 03/03/2026
"Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Mississippi Education Freedom Act" to expand school choice options for students. Key provisions include the creation of Magnolia Student Accounts (MSAs) managed by the State Treasurer, which parents can use for eligible educational expenses like tuition, fees, supplies, and tutoring. The bill outlines eligibility criteria, participation caps, and income-based prioritization for MSAs, with a lottery system if demand exceeds supply. It also designates the State Treasurer as the fund manager for the program, allowing contracts with certified educational assistance organizations (CEAO) for administration. The bill transfers oversight of the Equal Opportunity Scholarship for Students with Special Needs Program to the State Treasurer and mandates annual assessments for MSA participants, with exemptions for certain students. It also introduces new requirements for education service providers and participating schools, including health and safety compliance and nondiscrimination. Furthermore, the bill amends provisions related to student transfers between school districts, allowing siblings of transferred students to enroll in the transferee district at the parent's discretion, and requires districts to publish transfer data. It also includes provisions for homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities and revises definitions and procedures for charter schools, including allowing mergers and reconfigurations without closing schools, and expanding charter school application approval to all districts. The bill also mandates financial literacy education for students in grades 6-8 and as a high school graduation requirement, establishes a Financial Literacy Trust Fund, and creates a School Accountability Dashboard for transparency. Additionally, it revises criteria for retired teachers returning to teaching and makes conforming amendments to various education-related statutes, including the AGENTS of Excellence Program Act for specialized academic programs and the "Tim Tebow Act" allowing homeschool students to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities. Finally, it makes changes to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for new members and revises provisions related to school district administrative restructuring and student-initiated prayer periods in classrooms.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The "mississippi Education Freedom Act"; To Create New Section 37-190-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Name Of The Act; To Create New Section 37-190-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Legislative Findings And Intent; To Create New Section 37-190-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Terms And Definitions Used In The Act; To Create New Section 37-190-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Office Of The State Treasurer Shall Administer The Program As The Fund Manager; To Authorize The Fund Manager To Contract With Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao) And To Delegate Certain Functions To State Agencies, Including The State Department Of Education; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Fund Manager, Including Application Administration, Eligibility Verification, Residency And Income Verification, Account Establishment And Payment Processes, Prioritization And Lottery Administration, Audit And Compliance Enforcement, Reporting And Rulemaking Authority; To Define And Regulate Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao), Including Permitted Administrative Retention; To Authorize Federal Verification Of Immigration Status For Lawful Presence Purposes; To Provide A One-year Exemption From Certain State Personnel Board Rules For Program Implementation Staffing; To Provide That The Fund Manager Shall Not Regulate Curriculum, Instructional Methods, Admissions, Hiring Practices Or Religious Instruction, Except As Expressly Authorized; To Create New Section 37-190-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Magnolia Student Accounts; To Prescribe Eligibility, Participation Categories, Annual Participation Caps, Eligibility Pools With Automatic Rollover Between Pools, A Separate Homeschool Category; To Provide For The Continued Eligibility For Participating Students Who Remain In Compliance Without Reapplication; To Provide For Income-based Prioritization Using Area Median Income Thresholds; To Prescribe Lottery Procedures When Demand Exceeds Supply, And Reapplication Requirements When Accounts Are Unavailable; To Create New Section 37-190-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Annual Funding Amounts For Magnolia Student Accounts Based On Student Category; To Provide Household Caps; To Authorize Carryforward Of Unused Funds; To Authorize Postsecondary Use After Graduation Or Equivalency; To Provide That Msa Funds Are Not Taxable Income And May Not Be Claimed As A Tax Benefit; To Create New Section 37-190-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Equal Opportunity Scholarship For Students With Special Needs Program Shall Operate As A Separate Categorical Component Of The Program; To Transfer Administrative Oversight Of The Equal Opportunity Scholarship For Students With Special Needs Program From The State Department Of Education To The Office Of The State Treasurer Effective July 1, 2027, While Maintaining Governing Law Under Provisions Of Law Creating That Program And Prohibiting Simultaneous Funding Under Multiple Program Components; To Create New Section 37-190-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Annual Assessments For Msa Participants; To Authorize Assessment Options And Parent Selection; To Authorize Payment Of Assessment Costs As An Eligible Expense; To Require Reporting Of Results To The Fund Manager; To Provide Exemptions For Certain Students With Disabilities And For Students In Legitimate Home Instruction Programs; To Require A Statewide Program-level Report Without Identifiable Student Information; To Create New Section 37-190-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Approval Requirements For Education Service Providers And Participating Schools, Including Health And Safety Compliance And Nondiscrimination Requirements; To Provide Grounds And Procedures For Suspension Or Disqualification For Participation In The Program; To Provide Maximum Flexibility For Public Schools Serving As Education Service Providers; To Prohibit State Regulation Of Curriculum, Admissions Or Religious Instruction; To Clarify That Participation Does Not Create State-actor Status; To Create New Section 37-190-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Misuse Of Msa Funds; To Authorize Account Suspension And Closure, Repayment And Referral For Enforcement; To Provide Notice And An Opportunity To Respond Before Permanent Closure Of Msas; To Provide For Reversion Of Remaining Funds To The Education Freedom Fund; To Preserve Student Athletic Eligibility; To Create New Section 37-190-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Postsecondary Education And Industry Credential Expenses Payable From Remaining Msa Funds; To Prescribe Allowable Expenses, Payment Requirements And Time Limits For Which Remaining Msa May Be Used; To Create New Section 37-190-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Education Freedom Fund In The State Treasury And Prescribe Its Funding Sources, Appropriation Requirements, Permissible Uses For The Program's Categorical Components, Required Accounting And Subaccounting, And Nonlapsing Status; To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For The School Board Of The School District Of A Child's Residence Consent To The Release Of The Student For Transfer To Another School District; To Only Require That The Transferee School Board Approve Or Refuse The Transfer Of A Student Upon Receiving Notice And Official Meeting Of The Board To Act On Such Transfer; To Authorize The Siblings Of A Lawfully Transferred Student To Enroll In The Transferee School District At The Discretion Of Their Parent(s) Or Legal Guardian(s); That A Transfer Student's Athletic Eligibility Shall Be Determined In Accordance With Rules And Regulations Promulgated By Mhsaa Governing Student Eligibility To Provide For The Allocation And Disbursement Of Funds To A Receiving School District Upon The Completion And Certification Of A Student Transfer Request; To Stipulate That A School Or District May Not Accept Or Deny Students For Transfer Based On The Student's Ability Or Disability; To Require School Districts To Publish The Number Of Available Seats Open To Transfers Within The District And Individualized By School Facility; To Require The District To Publish Such Information At A Reasonable Time Before The Start Of The School Year; To Require Districts To Adopt And Publish The Processes Used To Choose Students For Transfer; To Require The State Department Of Education To Collect And Publish Student Transfer Data, Categorized By Acceptance, Denials And Reasons For Denials; To Provide That Transfer Authority Of A District To Receive Or Deny The Acceptance Of A Student Requesting Transfer Into The District Shall Not Supersede Any Provision Of An Enforceable Desegregation Order Or A Court-approved Desegregation Plan; To Create The Education Freedom Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended By The State Department Of Education, Upon Appropriation Of The Legislature, For The Purpose Of Paying The Cost Of The State Portion Of Total Funding Formula Base-student Cost For The Transferring Student At The Transferee District's Rate; To Establish The "tim Tebow Act"; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Students Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Public School Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prescribe The Requirements For A Student Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prohibit Discrimination Against Homeschool Student Selection Or Participation In Such Activities; To Provide That Participation In An Extracurricular Activity Is A Privilege And Not A Right; To Amend Section 37-28-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions Related To The Mississippi Charter School Act Of 2013; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applications To Be Approved For Charter Schools In All School Districts; To Amend Section 37-28-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Charter School Authorizer Board To Amend Charter School Contracts In Order To Approve Mergers, Consolidations And Reconfigurations And Contract Reorganizations Without Closing A Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Authorizer From Retaining A Portion Of Per-pupil Allocations For Its Support And Provide That The Legislature May Fund The Authorizer Through Specific Appropriation; To Amend Section 37-28-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Publish A Pamphlet, By August 1 Of Each Year, Informing Charter Schools And Charter Applicants Of All Educational Statutes Applicable To The Operation And Administration Of Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Charter School Authorizer To Limit The Information Initially Submitted By A Charter School Applicant To That Which The Authorizer Deems Essential; To Amend Section 37-28-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Applicants That Are Denied A Charter To Remedy The Application's Deficiencies And Reapply Before The Next Regular Application Process; To Amend Section 37-28-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Allow A Charter Management Organization To Hold A Single Contract And To Reorganize Under A Single Contract Without Reapplying For Each School; To Provide That Charter Schools Shall Be Granted A Two-year Delay Start Date For Commencement Of Instruction Of Students; To Further Provide That If The Charter School Fails To Start After Two Years Of Being Approved, It Must Reapply For Authorization To Open A Charter School To The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; To Amend Section 37-28-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which A Charter School's Underserved Population Is Compared To That Of The Local School District And To Authorize An Enrollment Preference For Children Transferring To A Charter School From Another School Whose Contract Is Held By The Same Governing Board; To Amend Section 37-28-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Achievement Gaps Comparisons For Proficiency Between Applicable Subgroups; To Amend Section 37-28-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Annually Monitor The Performance And Legal Compliance Of Charter Schools It Has Authorized; To Allow Charter Schools Under The Same Charter Contract To Submit A Single Annual Performance Report; To Amend Section 37-28-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Charter Schools That Receive A Renewal Contract Of Less Than Five Years To Appeal The Decision In The Same Manner That Nonrenewals And Revocations Are Appealed; To Amend Section 37-28-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Timeline And Procedures To Be Followed By The Authorizer In Its Decision To Close A Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Streamline Reports From A Charter School Authorizer; To Amend Section 37-28-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Nonprofit Entity That Is Party To A Charter Contract, Including A Charter Management Organization, Is A Nongovernmental Entity; To Require The Governing Board Of A Nonprofit Entity Holding A Charter Contract For Multiple Schools To Determine Whether Each School Listed In The Charter Contract Will Function As A Local Education Agency Or If The Nonprofit Will Function As Such For All Schools Included In Its Charter Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nonprofit Entity Holding A Charter Contract To Contract For Transportation Services, Special Education Services And Virtual Courses For Students Enrolled In The Charter School Under Its Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Provide Appropriate Services To Students Designated As English Language Learners Who Are Enrolled In Its Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Receive Performance Classifications From The State Department Of Education; To Provide That Charter Schools Are Not Subject To Any Rule, Policy, Regulation Or Procedure Adopted By The State Board Of Education Unless Such Was Adopted Pursuant To Law Applicable To Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Total Number Of Nonlicensed Teachers Employed In An Instructional Capacity To 50% And To Exclude Provisionally Licensed Teachers And Licensed Teachers Teaching Out Of Field From The 50% Limitation On Charter School Teachers Exempt From Licensure Requirements; To Provide That Charter School Employees Having Satisfied All The Requirements For National Board Certification In Their Respective Professional Disciplines, Shall Be Entitled To A $6,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement; To Amend Section 37-28-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Insert Reference To The Mississippi Code Of Educator Ethics; To Amend Section 37-28-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Charter School Or Charter Management Organization To Annually Certify Information Necessary To Calculate The Charter School's State Share Of And Local Contribution To The State Public School Funding Formula To The State Department Of Education; To Amend Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which The Pro Rata Share Of Local Funds For Charter Schools Is Calculated; To Amend Section 37-28-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Adhere To Generally Accepted Accounting Principles As Determined By The Financial Accounting Standards Board; To Require The State Auditor To Develop Financial Rules And Regulations, Including A Financial Accounting Manual Specific For Charter Schools; To Provide For The Annual Audit Of Records Of Nonprofit Entities Holding A Charter Contract For Charter Schools; To Require The State Department Of Education And Each Authorizer To Develop A Process Of Sharing Relevant Information To Avoid Duplication Of Effort; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-17, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-51, 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 31-7-1, 37-3-51, 37-17-1, 37-21-3, 37-41-1, 37-17-6, 37-28-55, 37-173-13 And 37-175-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-5, 37-28-53 And 37-173-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Require The State Board Of Education To Incorporate Components Within The Existing Financial Literacy Curriculum For Students In Grades 6 Through 8 Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; To Require Passage Of A One-half Carnegie Unit Course In Financial Literacy As A Graduation Requirement For All Public School Students, Including Those In Charter Schools, Beginning With The 2031 Graduating Class; To Establish The Financial Literacy Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Support Financial Literacy Education; To Require The State Board Of Education To Administer The Fund; To Amend Sections 37-7-301 And 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Establish A School Accountability Dashboard For Mississippi Public Schools To Promote Transparency And Provide Parents With Critical Student Performance Data; To Require School Districts To Publish The School Accountability Dashboard Beginning With The 2026-2027 Academic School Year; To Specify The Timeline By Which The Initial And Subsequent Updates To The Dashboard Are Required To Be Published; To Grant The Department A One-year Period To Identify Any Relevant Data Not Currently Collected To Determine What Said Data Is And Include It In The Dashboard Beginning With The 2027-2028 School Year; To Require The Information In The Dashboard To Be Compiled Into An Easily Accessible, User-friendly Single-page Graphic And Published On The Main Page Of The School District's And The Department's Website; To Require The State Department Of Education To Issue Guidance And The Standardized Dashboard Template To All School Districts By August 1, 2026; To Require The School Accountability Dashboard To Be Aligned With The State's Performance-based Accreditation System And Prescribe The Minimum Data Metrics To Be Included; To Amend Section 37-17-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Who Return To The Teaching Profession As Contributing But Non-benefit Accruing Members Of The Pers; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The 50/50 Split Of Employer's Contribution Of Retired Teachers As Pension Liability Participation Assessment; To Amend Sections 37-181-3, 37-181-5, 37-181-7, 37-181-9, 37-181-11, 37-181-15, 37-181-17 And 37-181-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Overly Restrictive Language Which Required The Parent Or Guardian Of An Eligible Student Receiving Esa Funds To Certify To The State Department Of Education That The Student Has Been Accepted Into An Eligible School Qualified To Provide Services For The Participating Student's Disability Or Special Education Needs, Or Provide Services Addressing A Participating Student's Iep; To Remove The Requirement That An Eligible School That Fails To Comply With The Certification Requirements Of Its Ability To Provide Services For The Participating Student's Disability Or Special Education Needs, Or Provide Services Addressing A Participating Student's Iep Shall Be Ineligible To Participate In The Esa Program The Following Year; To Remove The Waitlist Requirement For Students Eligible To Receive An Educational Scholarship Account Under The "equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act"; To Provide That, Subject To Appropriation, Each Student's Esa Shall Be Funded At The Student Base Amount As Determined Under The "mississippi Student Funding Formula"; To Restructure The Frequency By Which Reimbursement Payments Shall Be Made To Service Providers And Parents From Quarterly To Monthly; To Authorize The Department To Enter Into A Contractual Agreement With A Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao) To Administer The Esa Program; To Create The "aeronautics, Geospatial, Engineering, Nursing, And Technical Skills (agents) Of Excellence Program Act"; To Establish Specialized Academic Programs For High School Students In Grades 9 Through 12 In Disciplines Such As Aeronautics, Geospatial Studies, Engineering, Nursing, And Technical Skills; To Improve Workforce Readiness And Postsecondary Outcomes For Students Attending Agents Of Excellence Host Institutions; To Define Terminology; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Jointly Administered By The State Board Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Provide For Implementation Of The Program Contingent Upon Funding Being Appropriated For That Reason; To Prescribe The Mechanism By Which Host Institutions Shall Be Paid For Participating Students; To Require Annual Reports On Enrollment, Outcomes And Finances To Be Submitted To The Governor And The Chairperson Of The Education And Universities And Colleges Committees Of The House And Senate; To Require Comprehensive Evaluations Of The Program Every Three Years To Assess Effectiveness; To Bring Forward Sections 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Require The State Board Of Education And The State Department Of Education To Apply To The United States Department Of Education For A Waiver From The Assessment Requirements For Grades 3 Through 8; To Amend Section 25-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "average Compensation" For Members In The New Tier To Mean The Average Of The Four Highest Consecutive Years Of Earned Compensation, Or Of The Last 48 Consecutive Months Of Earned Compensation, Whichever Is Greater; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service At The Age Of 60, And Members Who Have Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service Regardless Of Age; To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Withdraw From Service Before Age 60 And Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service And Have Not Received A Refund Of Their Contributions Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Attaining The Age Of 60; To Provide That The Annual Retirement Allowance Of A Member Who Has Attained The Age Of 60 But Has Not Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Reduced By An Actuarial Equivalent Factor For Each Year Of Creditable Service Below 30 Years Or The Number Of Years In Age That The Member Is Below Age 65, Whichever Is Less; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-112, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act With Respect To Retirement Allowances For Death Before Retirement Or Death Or Disability In The Line Of Duty; To Bring Forward Sections 25-11-115, 25-11-117 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Proceeding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Assistant Teacher Salary To $20,000.00; To Amend Sections 25-9-127 And 7-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Personnel Actions Of The Office Of The State Treasurer From The Applicability Of The Rules And Regulations Of The State Personnel Board With Regard To The Administration Of The Mississippi Education Freedom Act For One-year Period; To Bring Forward Sections 31-7-401, 31-7-403, 31-7-405 And 31-7-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Authorize Local Law Enforcement Agencies With Primary Law Enforcement Authority Of All Public And Nonpublic Schools Within Their Jurisdiction To Enter Into Memorandums Of Understanding With Independent Nonpublic Schools To Employ Law Enforcement Officers As School Resource Officers (sros) At Such Schools; To Specify The Training Requirements For Individuals Serving As Sros At Independent Nonpublic Schools And Consequences For Noncompliance With Training Requirements; To Amend Sections 21-19-49 And 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Establish The National Defense Cadet Corps (ndcc) Pilot Program Grant For The Purpose Of Expanding Jrotc Programs In Schools Throughout The State; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Adjutant General Of The Mississippi National Guard To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Administration Of The Pilot Program, And To Establish Qualifying Criteria To Be Used In Determining The Priority Of Issuance Of Grants Under The Pilot Program; To Bring Forward Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Codify Section 37–7–104.10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Copiah County And Hazlehurst City School Districts There Shall Be An Administrative Restructuring Into One School District To Be Designated As The Copiah County School District Effective July 1, 2028; To Provide For The Composition And Selection Of The Board Of Trustees Of The New Copiah County School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Administratively Consolidate Any School District Which Does Not Voluntarily Follow The Restructuring Order; To Abolish The Former School Districts Following The Administrative Restructuring And Provide For The Transfer Of School District Assets And Liabilities; To Provide For Execution Of Teacher And School District Employee Contracts And The Preparation Of A School District Budget In The New School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Regulations To Implement Such Administrative Restructuring; To Amend Sections 37-7-103 And 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Reflection At The Beginning Of Each School Day To Provide For Student-initiated Prayer On A Voluntary Basis; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-13-4.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Prayer Or Reflection At School Events; To Amend Section 7-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Power And Duties Of The State Treasurer To Include The Authority Granted Under The Mississippi Education Freedom Program For The Treasurer To Administer The Program And To Ensure Fidelity Of Such Through The Promulgation Of Rules And Regulations For The Administration Thereof; To Amend Section 37-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Use Of Automobile Registrations As Proof Of Residency When Enrolling Students In School; To Require Parents Or Legal Guardians Who Do Not Own A Vehicle To Submit A Signed Affidavit, Attesting That No Motor Vehicle Is Owned And Affirming The Student's Actual Residence At The Stated Address Within The Enrolling School District; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Submit A Unified Allocation Plan To The United States Department Of Education On Or Before December 31, 2026; To Request Waivers Of Specific Federal Statutory Or Regulatory Requirements Of The Elementary And Secondary Education Act Of 1965, As Amended By The Every Student Succeeds Act, Pursuant To Section 8401(a)(1), In Order To Increase State And Local Flexibility; To Align Federal Education Programs And Resources With Mississippi's Approved Essa State Plan Priorities; To Strengthen School Improvement Efforts Informed By Statewide Accountability, Assessment And Data Systems; To Support Local School Districts In Prioritizing Services For Students Most In Need Of Academic And Nonacademic Support; To Establish A Three-phase Unified Allocation Plan Framework Consisting Of State-level Flexibility, Local Educational Agency Flexibility And Equitable Services Opt-in Options; To Require Continued Compliance With Federal Accountability, Equity And Civil Rights Protections; To Authorize Rulemaking By The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jason White (R)*, Jansen Owen (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1126 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase teacher pay and improve student success initiatives. Key provisions include a $5,000 increase to the teacher salary scale and an additional $3,000 annual supplement for licensed special education teachers. It also provides a $6,000 annual salary supplement for occupational therapists and licensed school psychologists who hold national certification. The bill establishes a cap on school superintendent salaries, linking them to 250% of a teacher's salary with equivalent qualifications, including local supplements. Assistant teachers will receive a $5,000 salary increase. For public employees' retirement system (PERS) members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services providers joining on or after March 1, 2026, will be eligible for retirement after 25 years of service regardless of age. The bill revises criteria for retired teachers returning to teaching and increases the base student cost in the funding formula. It also renames the Office of Dropout Prevention and Compulsory School Attendance to the Office of Student Success and Graduation and the Office of Educational Participation, respectively, and reclassifies attendance officers as Student Success and Graduation Coaches, with their supervisors becoming Student Success and Graduation Regional Coordinators, also revising their minimum salary schedule and qualifications. Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for a superintendent's consent for alternative school placements ordered by a chancellor or judge and establishes a District Improvement and Teacher Stabilization Supplement Program to provide performance- and need-based funding to underperforming districts. Finally, it adjusts payroll processing for school districts to prevent a gap between December and January pay periods.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Increase To The Teacher Salary Scale; To Provide An Additional $3,000 Annual Salary Supplement To Licensed Special Education Teachers Employed By A School District On A Full-time Basis To Provide Special Education Instruction; To Provide An $6,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement To Occupational Therapist And Licensed School Psychologist Employed By A Local School District, Who Have Received National Certification From Their Respective Certifying Entity, And Serving In The Capacity For Which The Certification Has Been Issued; To Establish A Cap On The Maximum Salary A School Superintendent May Earn Which Is Directly Correlated To His Or Her Years Of Experience, Educational Attainment, Credentials And Classification Of Licensure Endorsement In Relation To 250% Of The Salary Of Teacher With Equivalent Qualifications, Including The District Local Supplement Pay; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Salary Increase For Assistant Teachers; To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Providers Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 25 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Who Return To The Teaching Profession As A Contributions But Nonbenefit Accruing Member Of Pers; To Amend Section 37-151-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Base Student Cost; To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-201, 37-151-203, 37-151-205, 37-151-207, 37-151-211, 37-151-213, 37-57-104, 37-57-105, 37-57-107, 37-61-33, 7-7-211, 19-9-157, 19-9-171, 27-39-317, 37-3-83, 37-15-38, 37-16-3, 37-17-6, 37-22-5, 37-28-55, 37-61-3, 37-61-5, 37-61-7, 37-61-35, 37-61-37, 37-151-81, 37-151-85, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 41-79-5, 43-17-5, 27-104-351, 37-159-7, 37-23-31, 37-23-33, 37-23-35, 37-151-209, 37-151-215, 37-57-1, 27-65-75, 1-3-26, 25-4-29, 27-25-706, 27-33-3, 29-3-47, 29-3-49, 29-3-113, 29-3-137, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 37-1-3, 37-3-11, 37-7-208, 37-7-301, 37-7-302, 37-7-303, 37-7-307, 37-7-319, 37-7-333, 37-7-419, 37-9-17, 37-9-23, 37-9-25, 37-9-33, 37-9-35, 37-9-37, 37-9-77, 37-11-11, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-69, 37-23-1, 37-23-15, 37-23-69, 37-23-109, 37-23-179, 37-27-55, 37-27-57, 37-28-5, 37-28-53, 37-29-1, 37-29-272, 37-29-303, 37-31-13, 37-31-75, 37-35-3, 37-37-3, 37-41-7, 37-45-49, 37-47-9, 37-47-25, 37-47-33, 37-61-19, 37-61-29, 37-68-7, 37-131-7, 37-131-9, 37-131-11, 37-151-9, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107, 37-173-9, 37-173-13, 37-175-13, 37-179-3, 37-181-7 And 65-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 37-13-80, 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Names Of The Offices Of Dropout Prevention And Compulsory School Attendance To Reflect New Designations As The Office Of Student Success And Graduation And The Office Of Educational Participation, Respectively; To Assign The New Title To Individuals Who Served In The Role Of School Attendance Officers, To Now Being Referred To As Student Success And Graduation Coaches, And Their District Supervisors' Title Being Changed To Student Success And Graduation Regional Coordinators; To Revise The Minimum Salary Schedule For Student Success And Graduation Coaches Based On Education And Years Of Experience; To Revise Employment Qualifications For Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Revise The Responsibilities And Duties Of Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That A School District Superintendent Give Consent To A Student Being Placed In An Alternative School Program When Referred To The Program By A Dispositive Order Of A Chancellor Or Youth Court Judge; To Establish The District Improvement And Teacher Stabilization Supplement Program Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide Performance-based And Need-based Supplemental Funding To Certain Underperforming School Districts; To Prescribe Detailed Program Structure, Administration, Oversight And Enforcement Mechanisms; To Establish Clear Eligibility Standards, Measurable Benchmarks And Proportional Distribution Requirements; To Restrict And Govern The Use Of Funds; To Require Transparency, Reporting And Audit Controls; To Provide For A Sunset And Legislative Review; To Amend Section 37-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time In December When School Districts Shall Process Payroll For All Employees From The Last Working Day To A Time Consistent With Other Monthly Installments As A Means Of Preventing The 45-day Gap Between Teacher Pay Periods From The December Pay Date To January Pay Date; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 24 : Jansen Owen (R)*, Kevin Felsher (R)*, Kent McCarty (R)*, Celeste Hurst (R)*, Rob Roberson (R)*, Jonathan McMillan (R)*, Joseph Tubb (R)*, Steve Lott (R)*, Clay Mansell (R)*, Lester Carpenter (R)*, Jeffery Harness (D)*, Earle Banks (D)*, Tracy Arnold (R)*, Jeffrey Hulum (D)*, Charles Blackwell (R)*, Kabir Karriem (D)*, John Faulkner (D)*, Oscar Denton (D)*, Kenji Holloway (D)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*, Stephanie Foster (D)*, Daryl Porter (D)*, Kimberly Remak (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2594 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Antiquities Law; amend to provide certain exemptions for universities and colleges.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi's Antiquities Law to provide certain exemptions and clarifications, particularly for public universities and community colleges, by defining "blight" as a condition that endangers public health and safety or hinders growth, allowing the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to grant permits for demolishing blighted buildings on university and college campuses if restoration is structurally or economically infeasible (cost exceeding 50% of replacement value), and requiring the Department of Finance and Administration to hire professionals to assess buildings designated or potentially eligible as Mississippi Landmarks, which are structures of historical, cultural, or architectural significance.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 39-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define "blight"; To Amend Section 39-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Board To Grant Permits For The Purpose Of Demolishing All Or Portions Of Certain Blighted Buildings Or Property; To Amend Section 39-7-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Protect Structures Potentially Eligible For Designation As Mississippi Landmarks; To Amend Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Retain Architects, Engineers And Other Professionals For The Purposes Of Assessing Certain Buildings Designated As Mississippi Landmarks; To Bring Forward Sections 39-7-11, 39-7-13, 39-7-15, 39-7-17, 39-7-21, 39-7-23, 39-7-25, 39-7-27, 39-7-29, 39-7-31, 39-7-33, 39-7-35, 39-7-37, 39-7-39, 39-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bart Williams (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB517 • Last Action 03/03/2026
"MS Charter School Act of 2013"; bring forward provisions related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "MS Charter School Act of 2013," brings forward existing provisions related to the establishment, governance, and administration of charter schools in Mississippi, with the intention of allowing for potential amendments. It outlines the core purposes of charter schools, such as improving student learning, closing achievement gaps, and creating new professional opportunities for educators, while emphasizing that all charter schools are public schools and cannot be formed by converting private schools. The bill defines key terms like "applicant," "authorizer" (the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board, a state agency with exclusive chartering authority), "charter contract," and "governing board," and details the composition and responsibilities of the Authorizer Board, including its mission to authorize high-quality charter schools and its limitations on the number of applications it can approve annually. It also specifies the authorizer's duties in developing chartering policies, evaluating applications, overseeing schools, and making renewal or revocation decisions, and outlines how the authorizer is funded through a percentage of per-pupil allocations. The bill further details the application process, requiring comprehensive plans for academics, operations, student services, and finances, and establishes criteria for approving or denying applications, including provisions for expedited review of applications from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It sets the initial charter term at five operating years, outlines the requirements for a charter contract, and defines enrollment preferences and non-discrimination policies for charter schools, ensuring they are open to all students and cannot limit admission based on protected characteristics. The bill also addresses the transfer of credits from charter schools to other public schools, requires school districts to publicize charter schools as an enrollment option, and establishes a performance framework for evaluating charter schools based on academic proficiency, growth, achievement gaps, attendance, financial performance, and board stewardship. It details the authorizer's oversight responsibilities, including annual performance reporting and corrective actions for underperforming schools, and outlines the process for charter renewal, non-renewal, or revocation, including specific grounds for closure and a protocol for managing school closures. Finally, the bill covers various operational aspects such as teacher qualifications, criminal history record checks for staff, eligibility for interscholastic programs, student enrollment certification, funding mechanisms including state and local payments, financial audit requirements, the use of remaining funds, and the right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease closed public school facilities.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-5, 37-28-7, 37-28-9, 37-28-11, 37-28-13, 37-28-15, 37-28-17, 37-28-19, 37-28-21, 37-28-23, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-29, 37-28-31, 37-28-33, 37-28-35, 37-28-37, 37-28-39, 37-28-41, 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, 37-28-55, 37-28-57, 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Providing For The Establishment, Governance And Administration Of The "mississippi Charter School Act Of 2013," For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Randy Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2419 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Office of Workforce Development; authorize to implement and oversee an employee childcare tuition assistance program.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development to establish and manage an employee childcare tuition assistance partnership program, which aims to support employees by helping with the cost of childcare. The bill amends Section 37-153-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which outlines the structure and duties of the Office of Workforce Development and the Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board, a body composed of business, labor, and government representatives that advises the office. The addition of a new provision, marked by "(j)", specifically grants the Office of Workforce Development the authority to implement and oversee this new childcare tuition assistance program.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Office Of Workforce Development To Implement And Oversee An Employee Childcare Tuition Assistance Partnership Program; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Nicole Boyd (R)*, Gary Brumfield (D)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Hillman Frazier (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB2005 • Last Action 03/03/2026
School athletic associations; requiring association written policy to include certain provision. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires that any school athletic association that public schools or school districts join must have a written policy that includes specific provisions, building upon existing requirements for open records and open meetings, as well as annual financial and compliance audits. The key new provision mandates that the association's committee responsible for reviewing hardship waivers, which are exceptions to athletic eligibility rules, must be composed of five parents or legal guardians of students in public high schools, appointed by various state leaders, and one parent or legal guardian of a student in a private high school, appointed by the Governor. This change aims to ensure broader representation and input in decisions regarding student athlete eligibility. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow for immediate implementation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to school athletic associations; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to requirements for school athletic association written policies; adding provision to be included in written policy; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Failed in Committee - Education
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DC bill #B26-0090 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes two Neighborhood Management Authorities for the Duke District and Columbia Heights neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., designed to enhance local community services and management. Each Authority will be a government instrumentality with a board of directors comprised of both voting and non-voting members, including representatives from local businesses, residents, city agencies, and community organizations. The Authorities will have broad powers to promote neighborhood welfare, manage public spaces, coordinate public safety, support local businesses, and generate revenue through various means such as parking meter income, special property assessments, and targeted fees. The Duke District Authority will focus on cultural tourism, preserving Black history and LGBTQ+ community sites, and managing key cultural venues like the Lincoln and Howard Theaters, while the Columbia Heights Authority will prioritize maintaining the neighborhood's cultural diversity, addressing commercial vacancies, and managing public spaces like the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza and Metro Plaza. Both Authorities will have dedicated special funds to support their operations, with provisions to ensure transparency through annual audits, public hearings, and budget reporting. The bill also establishes performance parking zones and provides mechanisms for future expansion of the Authorities' boundaries, offering a flexible model for neighborhood management that does not rely on increasing property taxes.
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Bill Summary: an activity in the District and public spaces like Columbia Heights Civic Plaza, now about 20 years old, are straining under the weight of community needs and have recurring issues with safety and basic maintenance. As part of my response, I funded an expansive initiative led by the Office of Planning: the Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant Public Life Study. This work focused on studying the use of public spaces, supporting successful implementation of the newly-established sidewalk vending zone, and creating a cohesive design for streets, sidewalks, and public spaces. The U Street Safety Initiative and the Public Life Study covering Columbia Heights share one very clear recommendation: These neighborhoods each need their own place management entity in order to truly thrive. As introduced, this legislation establishes an overall structure for a Neighborhood Management Authority as an instrumentality of D.C. government. The legal structure is similar to public authorities we have already, such as the DC Green Bank or Events DC. The bill then creates two separate Neighborhood Management Authorities in Columbia Heights and the “Duke District” (acknowledging the overlap of several neighborhoods, and a callback to the DUKE Plan). Each authority has a governing board of directors comprised of a mix of resident and commercial representatives. While these are the first two authorities established, the bill is drafted so that other neighborhoods might adopt this model in the future. Each Authority is given dedicated funding sources to ensure its success and sustainability. These revenue sources can be tailored to fit the economic dynamics of each neighborhood. As an example, the Greater U Street Performance Parking Zone went live at the end of 2024, and that new meter revenue will be reinvested back in the neighborhood; Columbia Heights had a performance parking zone of its own, which this measure re-establishes. I am proud to be able to advance a proposal enhancing neighborhood services that does not rely on increasing property taxes to fund. Sincerely, Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember, Ward 1 Chairperson, Committee on Public Works & Operations A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To provide for the creation of a Neighborhood Management Authority to promote the general welfare of the residents, employers, employees, property owners, commercial tenants, consumers, and the general public within the Authority’s boundary; and to establish the Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority and the Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 102. Formation Sec. 103. Powers Sec. 104. Budget formulation and transparency Sec. 105. Board of Directors Sec. 106. Representation and Indemnification Sec. 107. Applicability of certain laws Sec. 108. Prohibitions Sec. 109. Authority of the Chief Financial Officer Sec. 110. BID Formation Within Neighborhood Management Authority Boundaries Sec. 111. Service Areas and Expansion of Boundaries Sec. 112. Bond Issuance TITLE II. NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FORMATIONS SUBTITLE A. DUKE DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Sec. 201. Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority Sec. 202. Transfers of Jurisdiction Sec. 203. Board of Directors Sec. 204. Duke District Neighborhood Management Fund Sec. 205. Duke District Deed and Recordation Transfers SUBTITLE B. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Sec. 206. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority Sec. 207. Transfers of Jurisdiction Sec. 208. Board of Directors Sec. 209. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Fund Sec. 210. Targeted Retail Vacancy Fee Sec. 211. Alcoholic beverage tax revenue to be deposited in Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Fund Sec. 212. DC-USA Garage TITLE III. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERFORMANCE PARKING ZONE Sec. 301. Columbia Heights Performance Parking Zone TITLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sec. 402. Fiscal impact statement Sec. 303. Effective date
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• Introduced: 02/03/2025
• Added: 02/04/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Brianne Nadeau (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
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MS bill #SB2915 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Alcoholic beverages; revise provisions concerning native wine retailer's permits and festival permits.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies regulations surrounding the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Mississippi, particularly concerning native wines and festival permits. It allows holders of a "Native Wine Retailer's Permit" to sell native wines at tasting rooms within the same county as their winery, and to establish one permanent satellite tasting room in any location where alcohol sales are permitted. Additionally, these retailers can now sell alcoholic beverages from other suppliers for on-premises consumption. The bill also removes the expiration date for the Department of Revenue's authority to issue "Festival Permits," which are temporary permits for events with multiple vendors, and clarifies that distillers, wine manufacturers, and other producers can have a financial interest in these festival permits. Finally, it removes the repeal date for the annual privilege license tax associated with festival permits, ensuring these provisions remain in effect permanently.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Holder Of A Native Wine Retailer's Permit To Make Retail Sales Of Native Wines At Any Tasting Room Locations Within The Same County As The Native Winery, To Have One Permanent Satellite Tasting Room Sales Location In Any Other Location In The State That Otherwise Allows The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages, And, When Selling To Consumers For On-premises Consumption, To Sell Alcoholic Beverages Produced By Other Suppliers; To Remove The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date Of The Exception For Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Permit To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chad McMahan (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2243 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Don Triplett Act; enact to create ombudsman office in State Department of Education.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Don Triplett Act," establishes an Office of the Ombudsman for Parental Assistance within the State Department of Education to help parents and other educational stakeholders navigate state and federal education laws and policies. The Ombudsman, who will report to the State Superintendent of Education and requires specific advanced educational and work experience, will be responsible for communicating information about educational laws, investigating parent complaints, mediating disputes between parents and schools, identifying systemic issues in school districts, and making recommendations for improvement. Importantly, all communications and records of the Ombudsman's office will be kept confidential and are exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, ensuring privacy for those seeking assistance. The office can also accept outside funding, such as grants and gifts, to support its operations, as long as its independence is maintained, and the Department of Education is directed to create necessary rules and regulations to implement this act by December 31, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act Titled The "don Triplett Act"; To Establish The Office Of The Ombudsman For Parental Assistance Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide For The Appointment Of The Ombudsman By The State Superintendent Of Education With The Approval Of The State Board Of Education; To Provide That The Ombudsman Shall Report To The State Superintendent Of Education; To Establish The Minimum Educational Qualifications And Work Experience, Together With Knowledge, Competencies And Responsibilities, Required For The Ombudsman Position; To Provide For Confidentiality Of Ombudsman Office Records, And To Exempt Such Records From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Allow The Ombudsman Office To Seek And Accept Certain Grants, Gifts Or Other Funds To Support Its Operations; To Authorize The Department Of Education To Adopt Any Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Nicole Boyd (R)*, Tyler McCaughn (R)*, Bart Williams (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*, Ben Suber (R)*, Brice Wiggins (R)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1468 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public records; exempt personally identifiable information from disclosure requirements for.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 to define and exempt "personally identifiable information" (PII) and "protected personally identifiable information" (protected PII) from public disclosure. PII is defined as any information that can be used to identify an individual, either on its own or when combined with other information, and this can include non-personally identifying details if they become linkable to a specific person. Protected PII is a more specific category that includes an individual's name combined with other sensitive details such as their Social Security number, home address, driver's license number, date of birth, personal phone number, financial account numbers, personnel records, tax information, passport number, mother's maiden name, criminal, medical, or financial records, and educational transcripts. The bill also clarifies that existing exemptions for law enforcement officers, judges, and their families, as well as investigative reports, remain in place, and adds these newly defined categories of PII and protected PII to the list of information that is exempt from public disclosure requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information As Used In The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brent Anderson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2372 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Filing fees; amend usage of monies in the Local Government Records Management Fund.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law in Mississippi to allow money collected in the Local Government Records Management Fund to be used by the Department of Archives and History to provide services to counties and municipalities. These services include assistance with records management, historic preservation, and museum services, expanding the fund's previous use which was limited to supporting the department's Local Government Records Office and a grant program. The Local Government Records Management Fund is generated from a $1.00 filing fee collected by county and municipal officials for each public record filed, with a portion of that fee being remitted to the state.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Monies In The Local Government Records Management Fund To Be Expended To Support The Department Of Archives And History Services To Counties And Municipalities Related To Record Management, Historic Preservation And Museum Services; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Thompson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2735 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Mississippi's Medicaid program, aiming to update eligibility criteria, expand coverage, and refine provider reimbursement and program administration. Key provisions include extending Medicaid eligibility for children in foster care up to age 26, allowing men of reproductive age to be eligible for family planning services, and removing the requirement for the Division of Medicaid to seek federal waivers for certain end-stage renal disease, cancer, and transplant patients. The bill also allows rural hospitals to opt out of the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) methodology for outpatient services, permits payments to nursing and intermediate care facilities for patient home leave days, and mandates updates to payment systems to comply with federal law. It introduces a quality or value-based component to nursing facility payments, requires pediatricians to be reimbursed at 100% of the Medicare rate for certain primary care services, and sets reimbursement for Ambulatory Surgical Care (ASC) at 85% of the Medicare ASC rate. The bill authorizes alternative models for distributing medical claims and supplemental payments for hospitals, allows contracting with the State Department of Health for perinatal high-risk management services, and permits reimbursement for services at Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers. It removes a repealed provision regarding border city pediatric teaching hospitals and expedites legislative notice for proposed rate changes and state plan amendments. Effective July 1, 2027, ambulance providers will be reimbursed for assessment, triage, or treatment services. The bill also extends contracts for Medicaid Enterprise System and fiscal agent services, allows for a two-year contract for eligibility system support, and streamlines prior authorization by allowing insurers to accept Division of Medicaid authorization. Importantly, it prohibits reimbursement or coverage for gender transition procedures for any person and allows quarterly hospital assessments to exceed previous quarters by a larger amount if necessary to maximize federal funds. Finally, it establishes a Medicaid Advisory Committee and Beneficiary Advisory Council, with existing members of the Medical Care Advisory Committee transitioning to the new Medicaid Advisory Committee.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Technical Amendments To The Provisions That Provide For Medicaid Eligibility And To Modify Age And Income And Eligibility Criteria To Reflect The Current Criteria; To Provide That Men Of Reproductive Age Are Eligible Under The Family Planning Program; To Conform With Federal Law To Allow Children In Foster Care To Be Eligible Until Their 26th Birthday; To Eliminate The Requirement That The Division Must Apply To Cms For Waivers To Provide Services For Certain Individuals Who Are End Stage Renal Disease Patients On Dialysis, Cancer Patients On Chemotherapy Or Organ Transplant Recipients On Antirejection Drugs; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Technical Amendments To The Provisions That Provide For Medicaid Services To Comply With Federal Law; To Enable Rural Hospitals To Elect Against Reimbursement For Outpatient Hospital Services Using The Ambulatory Payment Classification (apc) Methodology; To Authorize The Division To Make Payment To Nursing Facilities And To Intermediate Care Facilities For Each Day, Not Exceeding 21 Days Per Year For Nursing Facilities Or 31 Days Per Year For Intermediate Care Facilities, That A Patient Is Absent From The Facility On Home Leave; To Require The Division To Update The Case-mix Payment System And Fair Rental Reimbursement System As Necessary To Maintain Compliance With Federal Law; To Authorize The Division To Implement A Quality Or Value-based Component To The Nursing Facility Payment System; To Require The Division To Reimburse Pediatricians For Certain Primary Care Services As Defined By The Division At 100% Of The Rate Established Under Medicare; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse Ambulatory Surgical Care (asc) Based On 85% Of The Medicare Asc Payment System Rate In Effect July 1 Of Each Year As Set By Cms; To Provide That The Division May Develop Alternative Models For Distribution Of Medical Claims And Supplemental Payments For Inpatient And Outpatient Hospital Services; To Authorize The Division To Contract With The State Department Of Health To Provide For A Perinatal High Risk-management/infant Services System For Any Eligible Beneficiary That Cannot Receive Such Services Under A Different Program; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse For Services At Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers; To Delete The Provision Of Law That Provides That The Division Shall Reimburse For Outpatient Hospital Services Provided To Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries Under The Age Of 21 Years By Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospitals, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law In 2024; To Reduce The Length Of Notice The Division Must Provide The Medicaid Committee Chairmen For Proposed Rate Changes And To Provide That Such Legislative Notice May Be Expedited; To Authorize The Division, Effective July 1, 2027, To Reimburse Ambulance Transportation Service Providers That Provide An Assessment, Triage Or Treatment For Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries; To Set Certain Reimbursement Levels For Such Providers; To Delete The Date Of The Repealer On Such Section; To Amend Section 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division To Extend Its Medicaid Enterprise System And Fiscal Agent Services, Including All Related Components And Services, Contracts In Effect On June 30, 2026, For Additional Contract Periods At The Discretion Of The Division; To Authorize The Division To Enter Into A Two-year Contract Ending No Later Than June 30, 2028, With A Vendor To Provide Support Of The Division's Eligibility System; To Reduce The Length Of Notice The Division Must Provide The Medicaid Committee Chairmen For A Proposed State Plan Amendment And To Provide That Such Legislative Notice May Be Expedited; To Amend Section 43-13-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Third Party Payor Requires Prior Authorization For An Item Or Service Furnished To A Medicaid Recipient, The Payor Shall Accept Authorization Provided By The Division Of Medicaid That The Item Or Service Is Covered Under The State Plan As If Such Authorization Were The Prior Authorization Made By The Third Party Payor For Such Item Or Service; To Amend Section 43-13-117.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Shall Not Reimburse Or Provide Coverage For Gender Transition Procedures For Any Person; To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Quarterly Hospital Assessment May Exceed The Assessment In The Prior Quarter By More Than $3,750,000.00 If Such Increase Is To Maximize Federal Funds That Are Available To Reimburse Hospitals For Services Provided Under New Programs For Hospitals, For Increased Supplemental Payment Programs For Hospitals Or To Assist With State Matching Funds As Authorized By The Legislature; To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Medicaid Advisory Committee And Beneficiary Advisory Council In Accordance With Federal Law; To Provide That All Members Of The Previously Established Medical Care Advisory Committee Serving On January 1, 2026, Shall Be Selected To Serve On The Medicaid Advisory Committee, And Such Members Shall Serve Until July 1, 2029; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Blackwell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1401 • Last Action 03/03/2026
MS Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004; extend repealer on.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill reenacts and amends the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004, extending its repeal date to July 1, 2029, and makes several changes to its provisions. Specifically, it updates agency names, such as changing the "Office of Workforce Development" from being housed at the Department of Finance and Administration to the Department of Employment Security, and revises reporting deadlines, moving the annual report submission from October 1 to November 1. The bill also extends an exemption for the Workforce Investment Board from certain purchasing requirements until December 31, 2028, and repeals sections that mandated the establishment of local workforce investment boards in each of the state's four workforce areas and the creation of one-stop career centers affiliated with community and junior colleges, which previously designated the Mississippi Community College Board as the primary support agency for workforce development centers. Additionally, it updates references to federal workforce legislation, such as changing "Workforce Investment Act" to "Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act," and modifies the criteria for identifying high-demand occupations for industry certifications.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Reenact Sections 37-153-1 Through 37-153-7 And 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Reenacted Sections 37-153-5, 37-153-7 And 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Agency Nomenclature And Certain Reporting Deadlines And To Extend The Date Granting An Exemption To The Workforce Investment Board From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board From Certain Purchases; To Repeal Section 37-153-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Establishment Of A Local Workforce Investment Board In Each Of The Four Workforce Areas Of The State; To Repeal Sections 37-153-11 And 37-153-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Establishment Of One-stop Career Centers Affiliated With The Community And Junior Colleges And Designates The Mississippi Community College Board As The Primary Support Agency To The Workforce Development Centers; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Donnie Bell (R)*, Rodney Hall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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NM bill #HB43 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Disability & Survivor Pensions Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to public employee retirement laws, including clarifying provisions for disability and survivor pensions, allowing state fire members to receive service credit for workers' compensation leave, and removing inconsistencies in survivor pension calculations. It also clarifies the pension amounts for certain Public Regulation Commission commissioners, permits the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) to share information with the Educational Retirement Board for reciprocity retirees, and adjusts rules regarding gifts and exemptions from the Magistrate Retirement Act. The bill also includes technical changes to ensure consistency and clarity in the existing laws.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSIONS; CLARIFYING PROVISIONS RELATING TO DISABILITY PENSIONS AND SURVIVOR PENSIONS; ALLOWING STATE FIRE MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN SERVICE CREDIT RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LEAVE; REMOVING INCONSISTENCIES RELATING TO SURVIVOR PENSIONS; CLARIFYING THE AMOUNT OF PENSION EARNED BY CERTAIN PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS; ALLOWING THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION TO SHARE CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH THE EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD REGARDING CERTAIN RECIPROCITY RETIREES; CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO GIFTS; CLARIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RETIRED MEMBER WHO FILES AN EXEMPTION FROM MEMBERSHIP UNDER THE MAGISTRATE RETIREMENT ACT; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Cynthia Borrego (D)*, Wonda Johnson (D)*, Joseph Sanchez (D), Tara Luján (D), Nicole Chavez (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 14 - Mar. 3
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MS bill #SB2454 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises various aspects of the Mississippi Medical Practice Act, including definitions, licensure procedures, disciplinary actions, and temporary practice authority. Key changes include clarifying that "practice of medicine" encompasses both allopathic and osteopathic medicine, and defining "physician" as a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine. The bill expands the list of individuals exempt from licensure, such as those practicing midwifery, and clarifies procedures for obtaining and renewing licenses, including provisions for electronic renewal notices and requesting retired status. It also outlines stricter procedures for disciplinary actions, including a higher evidentiary standard for the Board of Medical Licensure, and grants the board enhanced subpoena powers and the ability to seek injunctive relief against unlawful practice. Furthermore, the bill introduces behavioral conduct as a reason for license restriction, clarifies procedures for disabled physicians, and mandates that the Mississippi Physician Health Program provide performance statistics to the Board. Finally, it adds three public members to the Board of Medical Licensure who are not related to the healthcare industry, and repeals several outdated sections related to board meetings, fees, and specific licensure procedures, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 73-25-1, 73-25-3, 73-25-5, 73-25-14, 73-25-17, 73-25-18, 73-25-21, 73-25-23, 73-25-27, 73-25-28, 73-25-29, 73-25-30, 73-25-31, 73-25-32, 73-25-33, 73-25-34, 73-25-53, 73-25-55, 73-25-57, 73-25-59, 73-25-61, 73-25-63, 73-25-65, 73-25-83, 73-25-87 And 73-25-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions Under The Medical Practice Act And To Identify Individuals For Whom The Medical Practice Act Does Not Apply; To Clarify Certain Procedures To Obtain A License To Practice Medicine; To Provide For Electronic Notice Of License Renewal; To Provide Procedures For Physicians To Request Retired Status; To Clarify Procedures For The Issuance Of A Temporary License To Practice Medicine; To Clarify Procedures For Issuance Of A License By Reciprocity; To Revise Certain Procedures For Disciplinary Action Against Licensees, The Evidentiary Standard To Be Applied By The Board Of Medical Licensure In A Determination Regarding Disciplinary Action, The Issuance Of Subpoenas By The Board, The Grounds For Disciplinary Action, The Options Available To The Board Following Disciplinary Hearings Against Licensees, And Petitions For Reinstatement Of Licenses; To Clarify The Action Of The Unlawful Practice Of Medicine And The Authority Of The Board To Seek Injunctive Relief; To Delete A Certain Exception To Licensure; To Include Behavioral Conduct That Could Be Addressed By Treatment To The List Of Reasons A Licensee Shall Be Subject To Restriction Of Their License; To Clarify Certain Procedures Under The Disabled Physician Law; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Revise Disciplinary Action That The Board Is Authorized To Take, Including Placing A Licensee On Probation Or Imposing A Punitive Fine; To Provide That A Hearing Must Be Held Within 30 Days If The Board Determines That A Physician's Continuation Of Practice Is An Immediate Danger; To Exclude Individuals Engaged Solely In The Practice Of Midwifery From The Chapter; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Create New Section 73-43-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Physician Health Program To Provide Performance Statistics To The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Amend Section 73-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Additional Members Of The Board Who Shall Be Members Of The Public Not Related To The Healthcare Industry; To Repeal Sections 73-25-7, 73-25-9, 73-25-15, 73-25-19, 73-25-25, 73-25-39 And 73-25-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Meet At The Capitol At Least Once Each Year For The Purpose Of Examining Applicants; Which Provides For The Fee Charged By The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Apply For A License To Practice; Which Provides For The Procedures For Lost Medical Licenses; Which Provides For Certain Provisions Related To Nonresident Physicians; Which Provides For Certain Procedures For Those Desiring To Practice Osteopathic Medicine In The State; Which Allows The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Contract For The Acquisition Of Books And Other Records; Which Provides A Technical Reference To The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Blackwell (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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KS bill #HB2703 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Enacting the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act to require a report specifying the financial impact to covered individuals resulting from the passage of certain health insurance legislation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act, requires the Kansas Department of Insurance to create a report detailing the financial impact on individuals covered by health insurance if certain proposed health insurance legislation is passed. "Covered individuals" are broadly defined to include anyone with accident and health, dental, vision, or Medicare supplement insurance. "Health insurance legislation" refers to any bill introduced in the legislature that could change coverage requirements, cost-sharing (like deductibles or co-payments), fees, taxes, business practices, or mandates for health insurers or administrators. Upon a legislator's request, the Department of Insurance will gather data from health insurers and administrators about potential premium increases or decreases, the number of Kansans affected, and whether federal law might preempt the proposed legislation, and then compile this information into a report within a specified timeframe, ensuring that individual insurer names and trade secrets are kept confidential and the data is not subject to public records requests until July 1, 2031.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to accident and health coverage; enacting the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act; requiring the Kansas department of insurance to prepare a report upon the request of a legislator concerning the financial impact to covered individuals that would result from the passage of certain health insurance legislation.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S
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PA bill #HB2261 • Last Action 03/03/2026
In law enforcement background investigations and employment information, providing for additional employment history for certain Federal immigration enforcement applicants.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania law to require additional employment history information for individuals applying for law enforcement positions who are current or former employees of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Specifically, these applicants must provide a form detailing their current and former direct supervisors within ICE and any positions related to immigration enforcement, along with a signed authorization for the prospective employer and the commission to contact these supervisors and obtain necessary records. The form also requires applicants to disclose if they have been the subject of a deadly force investigation or disciplined, discharged, or otherwise separated from employment due to an allegation or finding related to such an investigation. The commission, in collaboration with the employing agency, will review this information, and if an affirmative disclosure is made, the agency must request further information from the former employer. Applicants providing false information face denial of employment or termination, and hiring is prohibited without the required disclosures. The commission will make a fitness determination, and if an applicant is deemed unfit, the employing agency can still hire them only after providing public notice of their intent and reasoning. Information obtained under this section is exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law, and any conflicting contract terms will be void. The bill defines "deadly force" as force capable of causing death or serious bodily injury and "immigration enforcement" as efforts to investigate or enforce federal civil or criminal immigration laws.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in law enforcement background investigations and employment information, providing for additional employment history for certain Federal immigration enforcement applicants.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 19 : Ben Waxman (D)*, Morgan Cephas (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Mary Isaacson (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Lindsay Powell (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tarik Khan (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Heather Boyd (D), Carol Kazeem (D), Dan Williams (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Danielle Otten (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Gina Curry (D), Darisha Parker (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
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WV bill #HB4501 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Relating to Dietitian Licensure Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, establishing a framework for dietitians to practice across state lines more easily while maintaining public safety. Key provisions include requiring applicants seeking to practice in a remote state (a state other than their home state) under the compact to undergo national and state criminal background checks, including fingerprint submission and authorization for record use by law enforcement agencies; these background check results are confidential and not public records. The bill also outlines the purpose of the compact, which is to improve public access to dietitian services by allowing licensed dietitians who meet uniform requirements to practice in multiple states without needing individual licenses in each, thereby reducing administrative burdens. It defines important terms like "compact privilege" (legal authorization to practice in a remote state), "home state" (the licensee's primary state of residence), and "remote state." The bill details the requirements for states to participate in the compact, including having a licensing and complaint investigation mechanism, and mandates that licensees maintain an unencumbered license in their home state to exercise a compact privilege. It also addresses specific provisions for active military members and their spouses regarding home state designation, and establishes procedures for adverse actions, where only the home state can take action against a licensee's home state license, while remote states can take action against the compact privilege within their borders. Furthermore, the bill creates the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, a joint government agency composed of delegates from member states, to oversee the compact's implementation, including rulemaking, dispute resolution, and enforcement. A data system will be maintained by the commission to share information among member states. The compact will become effective when enacted by the seventh member state, and provisions are made for withdrawal, amendment, and severability of the compact's provisions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-35-7a; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-35A-1, §30-35A-2, §30-35A-3, §30-35A-4, §30-35A-5, §30-35A-6, §30-35A-7, §30-35A-8, §30-35A-9, §30-35A-10, §30-35A-11, §30-35A-12, §30-35A-13, and §30-35A-14, relating to enacting the Dietitian Licensure Compact; requiring applicants seeking to practice in a remote state pursuant to the compact to submit to national and state criminal record background check as condition of eligibility for compact privilege; mandating such applicants to submit fingerprints and to authorize the board, West Virginia State Police, and Federal Bureau of Investigation to use records submitted to screen applicants; prohibiting release of background check results; providing for exceptions; establishing that background check records are not public records; obligating applicants to complete background check immediately after application for privilege to practice; requiring applicants to pay costs of fingerprinting and background check; and authorizing rulemaking and emergency rulemaking; providing for a purpose; providing for definitions; providing requirements for state participation in the compact; requirements to exercise the compact privilege; requirements for a licensee to hold a home state license based on a compact privilege; requiring criminal background check and setting educational and other requirements for a licensed dietitian; authorizing member state to charge fee for granting compact privilege; providing for state participation in the compact; establishing the privilege to practice in member states; providing for change in primary state or residence procedures relating to licensing for active duty military personnel and their spouses; providing for procedures relating to duties, meetings, responsibilities, and adverse actions; establishing the dietitian licensure compact commission; providing for membership, powers and duties of the commission; and providing for an executive committee; providing for a data system available for use among the member states; providing for rulemaking authority of the commission; providing for dispute resolution, and enforcement provisions of the commission among the member states; providing for date of implementation among the member states; providing for applicability of the existing rules at the time a new member state joins the commission; providing for withdrawal of any member states and conditions that must be met until withdrawal is effective; providing for a six-month period before withdrawal is effective; providing for construction and severability of the provisions of the compact; and providing for a binding effect of the laws and rules of the compact among the member states.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Wayne Clark (R)*, Larry Kump (R), Evan Worrell (R), Mike Hite (R), Joe Funkhouser (R), Ryan Browning (R), Kathie Crouse (R), Chuck Horst (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting (00:00:00 3/3/2026 208-W)
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OH bill #SB362 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Ohio Defense and Space Commission, a new body tasked with promoting Ohio's defense and aerospace industries. The commission will administer a program to provide development grants for economic development in these sectors, including funding for facilities like Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) used for processing classified information, supporting small businesses with defense contracts, and advocating for state defense projects. The commission will also study strategies to boost these industries, encourage collaboration between businesses, the military, and academia, prepare the state for changes in federal military bases, and attract international investment in defense and aerospace. Revenue from interest earned on certain Israeli bonds will be deposited into the Ohio Defense Fund, which will be used to support the commission's initiatives. The bill also outlines the commission's membership, which includes representatives from state government, the legislature, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, and regional appointees, and mandates that commission meetings occur at least monthly. Additionally, the bill makes changes to existing law regarding public meetings, specifically section 121.22 of the Revised Code, which governs open meetings for public bodies, by repealing it and enacting new provisions related to the commission's operations.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 and to enact sections 113.052, 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Reineke (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Workforce Development 1st Hearing, Sponsor (11:00:00 3/3/2026 North Hearing Room)
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OH bill #HB481 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Allow public body executive session for employee performance
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code to explicitly allow public bodies to hold an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee or official. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language that previously implied restrictions on discussing employee performance in closed sessions. The bill maintains the existing framework for executive sessions, which require a majority vote of a quorum to enter the closed session and mandate that the meeting's purpose be clearly stated. The change provides public bodies with more flexibility in addressing employee performance matters privately, while still maintaining the general principle that public business should be conducted in open meetings. The bill continues to prohibit executive sessions for disciplining elected officials for conduct related to their official duties or for their removal from office. This modification is part of Ohio's broader open meetings law, which aims to balance transparency in government operations with the need for confidential discussions in certain sensitive personnel matters.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to allow a public body to meet in an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee or official.
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• Introduced: 09/30/2025
• Added: 09/30/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Sarah Fowler Arthur (R)*, Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D)*, Sean Brennan (D), Mark Hiner (R), Mark Johnson (R), Roy Klopfenstein (R), Mark Sigrist (D), Josh Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 09/30/2025
• Last Action: House Government Oversight Piccolantonio, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony (14:45:00 3/3/2026 Room 018. Chair: Thomas Hall)
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MI bill #HB5641 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Trade: other; Michigan international trade commission; establish. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Michigan International Trade Commission, a new body within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, to advise the state on international trade matters. The commission will be composed of nine members appointed by the governor, representing various sectors including agriculture, shipping, healthcare, automotive manufacturing, financial services, organized labor, and international trade policy experts. The commission's duties include analyzing international trade's impact on Michigan industries, informing the public about the state's competitiveness in global markets, providing quarterly reports to the legislature on the trade impact of tariffs, and making recommendations to the governor and legislature on how to enhance Michigan's global economic competitiveness. Members will not receive a salary but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission's operations will adhere to open meeting and freedom of information laws.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the Michigan international trade commission and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Noah Arbit (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/26/2026
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WY bill #SF0072 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, allowing teachers licensed in one participating state to teach in other member states, aiming to streamline the licensure process and support teacher mobility. The compact creates a framework for expediting and enhancing the ability of teachers to move across state lines, supports military spouses relocating due to service, and facilitates the exchange of licensure and disciplinary information between states. It also seeks to remove employment barriers for out-of-state teachers and support teacher retention by easing relicensure processes, while importantly maintaining each state's authority to regulate the teaching profession. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing Wyoming statutes to integrate the compact's provisions, including requirements for background checks and the administration of teacher licensure under the compact, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to education; entering into a compact with other states to allow teachers licensed in one (1) compact state to teach in other compact states; approving and specifying terms of the compact; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Wendy Schuler (R)*, Evie Brennan (R), Ed Cooper (R), Jared Olsen (R), Stephan Pappas (R), McKay Erickson (R), Martha Lawley (R), J.D. Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: COW:Failed 25-30-7-0-0
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AL bill #SB113 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, continued under Sunset Law as Behavior Analyst Advisory Board under Department of Mental Health
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill continues the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under the state's Sunset Law, renaming it the Alabama Behavior Analyst Advisory Council and placing it within the Department of Mental Health, with the purpose of advising the department on matters concerning licensed behavior analysts and the practice of behavior analysis. The bill amends existing laws to redefine terms like "Advisory Council" and "Department," clarifies that the practice of behavior analysis involves designing, implementing, and evaluating modifications to improve behavior, and explicitly excludes certain practices like psychotherapy or medical diagnosis. It also maintains the prohibition against unlicensed practice of behavior analysis, outlines exemptions for various professionals and students, and establishes that the advisory council will consist of seven members, including licensed behavior analysts, a psychologist, a parent of an individual receiving behavior analysis services, and a public member, all appointed by the Mental Health Commissioner. Furthermore, the bill transfers all existing rights and responsibilities from the former board to the department, ensures continuity for currently licensed individuals, and details the administrative and operational support the department will provide to the advisory council, including office space, personnel, and technology services. The bill also allows for temporary licenses for out-of-state practitioners, establishes reciprocity for those licensed in other states with comparable requirements, and outlines the renewal process for licenses, which will be granted for two-year periods. Finally, it repeals the section of law that subjected the board to the Sunset Law, effectively ensuring its continued existence under the new structure.
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Bill Summary: Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, continued under Sunset Law as Behavior Analyst Advisory Board under Department of Mental Health
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Elliott (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Enacted
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MN bill #HF3635 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Interstate teacher mobility compact established.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, a formal agreement between states to make it easier for licensed teachers to move and work across state lines. The compact aims to streamline the process of obtaining a teaching license in a new state, support military families by facilitating licensure for spouses, and improve the exchange of information between states regarding teacher credentials and disciplinary actions. It also seeks to remove barriers that might prevent qualified teachers from being hired or retaining their profession, while still allowing each state to maintain its authority over regulating the teaching profession. The bill defines key terms like "licensing authority" (the entity responsible for teacher licenses) and "adverse action" (disciplinary measures against a teacher), and outlines how teachers with existing, valid licenses can apply for equivalent licenses in other member states, with special provisions for active military members and their spouses. It also details the creation of an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, manage its operations, and handle disputes, while ensuring that states retain control over their own data and regulatory processes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to education; establishing an interstate teacher mobility compact; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 122A.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 6 : Josiah Hill (D)*, Julie Greene (D), David Gottfried (D), Mary Clardy (D), Alex Falconer (D), Kari Rehrauer (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: House Education Policy (15:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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DC bill #B26-0314 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Local News Funding Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Local News Grant Program for the District of Columbia that allows registered voters to allocate news coupons to local news outlets, effectively providing public funding for journalism. Each registered voter will receive 5 news coupons annually to distribute to registered news outlets that meet specific eligibility criteria, such as producing original local reporting and making content accessible for free. A newly created seven-member Community Journalism Board will administer the program, with members appointed by various District government entities. The program will be funded by dedicating 0.1% of the District's General Fund budget to redemption grants, which will be distributed quarterly based on the number of news coupons allocated to each eligible news outlet. News outlets must register with the Board, maintain a separate program account, and adhere to reporting and disclosure requirements. The bill includes provisions to prevent coupon trading or selling, ensures transparency through a secure online system, and allows the Board to investigate violations and impose sanctions. Additionally, the program includes provisions for journalism development grants to support training and technical assistance for news outlets. The bill aims to support local journalism by creating a voter-directed public funding mechanism while establishing robust oversight and accountability measures.
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Bill Summary: A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To authorize and provide for the issuance of grants to local news outlets through the creation of a system of coupons that may be allocated by registered voters to the news outlets of their choice, to establish registration and eligibility requirements for news outlets to participate in the grant program, to require each news outlet to hold grant funds in a separate account pending their expenditure, to create a statutory lien on the separate account in favor of the District to secure the news outlet’s obligation to comply with this act, to establish the Community Journalism Board as an independent executive branch agency to administer the provisions of this act, to authorize (subject to appropriations) the dedication of 0.1% of the District’s General Fund budget to fund the news coupon grant program, and to further authorize the Board to issue journalism development grants to support training and technical assistance to news outlets and individuals; and to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 07/10/2025
• Added: 07/11/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Janeese George (D)*, Brianne Nadeau (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 07/03/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Human Services
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DC bill #B26-0425 • Last Action 03/03/2026
St. Elizabeths East Parcels 7, 8, and 9 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: St. Elizabeths East Parcels 7, 8, and 9 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025
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• Introduced: 10/09/2025
• Added: 10/10/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 0 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 10/08/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Facilities
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FL bill #S1298 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Records/Public Employees Relations Commission
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 447.308 to make "showing of interest" statements, which are signed by public employees indicating they no longer want to be represented by a certified bargaining agent (a union or similar group that negotiates on behalf of employees), confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they cannot be accessed by the public. This exemption is intended to protect employees from potential negative consequences for expressing their desire to leave a union, similar to how existing law protects those who wish to join one. The bill also includes provisions for future legislative review of this exemption, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and specifies how the law will revert if the exemption is not saved. The Legislature has declared this confidentiality a public necessity, arguing that the harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 447.308, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a showing of interest signed by the employees or the group of employees who no longer desire to be represented by a certified bargaining agent; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for the reversion of specified statutory text under certain conditions; providing statements of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table
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DC bill #B26-0530 • Last Action 03/03/2026
St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: Here is a summary of the key provisions of the bill: This bill declares District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcel 6 (located at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE) as surplus and approves its disposition. The property, consisting of approximately 202,758 square feet, will be developed by Parcel 6 Community Partners LLC through a competitive solicitation process. The development plan includes two residential buildings and nine for-sale townhomes with the following key requirements: 1. 30% of residential units (approximately 155 units) must be affordable housing units, with specific income restrictions: - For rental units: 25% of affordable units at 30% of Median Family Income (MFI) - Remaining 75% of affordable units at 50% MFI - For townhomes: 15% of units at 50% MFI and 15% at 80% MFI 2. The developer must: - Contract with Certified Business Enterprises for at least 35% of the contract dollar volume - Ensure 20% equity and 20% development participation by Certified Business Enterprises - Enter into a First Source Agreement to prioritize local hiring 3. Disposition will occur through a 99-year ground lease for most of the property and a fee simple sale for the townhome portion 4. The mayor has four years from the bill's effective date to complete the transaction The bill aims to transform the vacant property into a mixed-use development that provides affordable housing and economic opportunities in the Congress Heights neighborhood.
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Bill Summary: John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chairman Mendelson: Enclosed for consideration and adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia is a bill entitled “St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025”. This bill will declare District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcel 6, located at located at the current address of 2700 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., S.E. and known for tax and assessment purposes as Lot 968 in Square 5868S, as no longer required for public purposes and approve its disposition. The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) completed a competitive solicitation process to select a developer, which included issuing a request for proposals to create a mixed- use and commercial-retail development. To review the proposals, DMPED convened a selection panel, which unanimously recommended the Parcel 6 Community Partners proposal as the Parcel 6 developer. Adoption of the bill will allow for the development of the property as a mixed-use concept that includes two residential buildings with outdoor space, parking, ground-floor retail, and nine for-sale townhomes. I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed bill. Sincerely, Muriel Bowser Enclosure Act of 2005, effective October 20, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-33; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.). (4) “Developer” means Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC, with a business address of 1227 Marion Barry Avenue, SE, Suite 107, led by Banneker Communities L.L.C., with a business address of 1227 Marion Barry Avenue, SE, Suite 107, and including District Development Group, RBK Construction, and their successors, assigns, or affiliates, as approved by the Mayor or as permitted under the LDDA. (5) “First Source Agreement” means an agreement with the District governing certain obligations of the Developer pursuant to section 4 of the First Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984, effective June 29, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-93; D.C. Official Code § 2- 219.03), and Mayor’s Order 83-265, dated November 9, 1983, regarding job creation and employment generated as a result of the construction on the Property. (6) “LDDA” means the draft Land Disposition and Development Agreement submitted with this act. (7) “Property” means the real property addressed as 2700 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., S.E. and known for tax and assessment purposes as Lot 968 in Square 5868S (“Parcel 6”), which is currently vacant. Sec. 3. Findings. (a) The District of Columbia is the owner of the Property. (b) The Property consists of approximately 202,758 square feet of land. (c) The Property is no longer required for public purposes. (d) The D