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Bill to default Tennessee drug scheduling to federal labels advances amid TBI concerns Sponsors said the bill would let FDA‑ and DEA‑approved drugs be treated under state law as federally scheduled by default so patients can access new therapies sooner; TBI raised concerns about outsourcing state authority and potential conflicts with state bans, while an attorney for proponents said the state retains authority to reschedule.

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Tennessee's new bill could revolutionize patient access to life-saving drugs by aligning state scheduling with federal approvals, but concerns about state authority loom large.

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Late‑file bill would let counties authorize sale of low‑dose THC beverages at liquor stores; industry split over impacts Senate Bill 1008 would let counties opt in to permit off‑premise sales of low‑dose THC beverages (up to 5 mg THC per serving) through licensed alcohol wholesalers and local liquor stores while preserving dispensary authority over higher‑dose products; supporters cite market growth and tax revenue, dispensaries and cannabis groups warned of enforcement, traceability and revenue diversion concerns.

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Senate Bill 1008 could revolutionize the sale of low-dose THC beverages in Maryland, but not without raising serious concerns from dispensaries about regulatory challenges and revenue distribution.

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Committee directs DHS to create rules on juvenile restrictive housing, shifting details from statute House Bill 921 was amended to instruct the Department of Human Services to issue regulations governing restrictive housing for juvenile detainees rather than spelling the details in statute; advocates supported the regulatory approach and the committee passed the amendment unanimously.

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House Bill 921 has taken a significant turn as the committee empowers the DHS to regulate juvenile restrictive housing, promising better oversight and care for detained youth.

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Panel approves cap and sunset for auto-insurance affordability program The committee approved amendments to House Bill 816 that cut the private-passenger assessment cap to 1%, authorize an affordability program at the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, and conform to a senate-added sunset in June 2029; members questioned the program's operating losses and likely assessments.

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Maryland's Judiciary Committee just approved a groundbreaking auto-insurance bill that slashes assessment caps and introduces an affordability program—could this be a game changer for consumers?

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Bill to modernize security guard recertification wins industry support; state police implementation costs noted Senate Bill 365 would allow electronic recertification of security guards, remove obsolete paper-era language and eliminate certain late fees; NASCO and state police worked with the sponsor, though a roughly $100,000 implementation cost to the Maryland State Police was discussed.

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Senate Bill 365 is set to revolutionize security guard recertification in Maryland by eliminating late fees and allowing online renewals up to the expiration date!

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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Commerce secretary: regulatory delays and contractor decisions drove $150 million Scout Motors shortfall At a Senate Finance subcommittee hearing, Secretary Leitzy said permitting delays and construction decisions by the project’s construction manager contributed to a roughly $150 million budget overrun at the Scout Motors site and outlined steps to cap future state site commitments; senators pressed for names and documentary evidence.

A Senate hearing revealed that permitting delays and decisions from the construction manager led to a staggering $150 million budget shortfall for the Scout Motors project.

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Committee advances bill to add private-sector fiscal-impact reviews for state rules The State and Local Government Committee advanced SB 21-99, the Regulatory Freedom Act of 2026, which would require fiscal-impact statements showing costs to private industry for proposed agency rules and trigger separate review when private-sector costs exceed $1,000,000.

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Tennessee's SB 21-99 just passed, promising to change how agency rules are reviewed by adding fiscal impact notes—could this be the key to balancing private-sector costs and regulatory measures?

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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Lawmakers hear competing safety and access claims as Alaska panel considers limited prescriptive authority for naturopathic doctors The Alaska Senate Finance Committee heard testimony for and against Senate Bill 193, which would give licensed Alaska naturopathic doctors a temporary endorsement to prescribe certain non‑controlled medications under physician supervision; proponents cited access and disciplinary‑data claims, while physicians warned about training gaps and patient‑safety risks. The committee received a fiscal note and set the bill aside with no vote.

Alaska is at a crossroads as lawmakers debate whether to grant naturopathic doctors the power to prescribe medications, raising questions about access to care versus patient safety.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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Committee reviews occupational-licensing boards: securities, historical boilers, home inspectors and construction trades testify During the third hearing on House Bill 59, officials from the Ohio Department of Commerce and several licensing boards described the scope of licensure, enforcement activity, fees and reciprocity arrangements; commissioners defended licensure as a public-safety measure while answering questions about reciprocity and complaint volumes.

Ohio's oversight committee dives deep into the world of occupational licensing, revealing critical safety measures and enforcement efforts that impact over 267,000 professionals!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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Committee advances telecom overhaul to update decades‑old telephone laws for broadband era Senate File 4496, supported by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance and the Department of Commerce, would modernize state telecom statutes, remove obsolete telephone-era requirements and align state law with federal rules to reduce barriers to broadband deployment. The committee recommended the bill to general orders.

Minnesota is taking a bold step into the future by advancing a bill that will eliminate outdated telecom regulations and pave the way for a broadband-driven marketplace.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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Supporters say bill requiring disclosure when agencies adopt model regulatory language would increase transparency Proponents of SB268 told the Senate General Government Committee the bill would add notice, public‑hearing and annual reporting requirements when state agencies adopt or amend administrative rules based on model language from regulatory‑focused NGOs, arguing the measure restores public oversight without banning model language.

A new bill in Ohio aims to boost transparency by requiring state agencies to disclose their use of model regulatory language, ensuring public oversight and accountability like never before.

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Ohio Senate General Government Committee hears proponent testimony for bill to regulate kratom sales At a second hearing on SB299, patients, retailers and industry experts urged the Senate General Government Committee to regulate natural kratom leaf while banning or limiting synthetic derivatives, calling for age restrictions, testing, labeling and vendor accountability rather than an outright ban.

Supporters of Ohio's Senate Bill 299 are rallying for smart regulations that protect consumers while ensuring access to natural kratom for those in pain.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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Committee approves package of professional-practice and building-code regulations; massage-therapy sanitation rules among notable changes The committee reported a set of professional-practice and building-code regulations favorably, including new sanitation and endorsement language for massage therapy, accountancy regulation changes to conform with Act 34 of 2025 (to be resubmitted), auctioneer reciprocity rules and online-auction definitions, and multiple building-code continuations (plumbing, residential, electric, fire, fuel gas, mechanical).

New regulations are shaking up licensed professions in South Carolina, from stricter sanitation rules for massage therapy to updated auctioneer standards!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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Committee adopts substitute to standardize mobile food vendor licensing, requires one license per vehicle The House Committee on Economic Development adopted and recommended a substitute for House Bill 3157 that clarifies definitions, requires one license per vehicle, authorizes DHSS enforcement actions against unlicensed vendors, and allows collaborative local-state inspection agreements; committee vote: 15 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present.

Missouri's House Committee just approved a game-changing substitute for food vendor licensing that promises clearer rules and tougher enforcement—are you ready for the impact?

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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Arizona panel backs licensing, stiffer penalties for alternative nicotine products after divided testimony The Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee gave House Bill 4001 a do‑pass recommendation after testimony from retailers, health advocates and border‑security groups. The bill would require manufacturers and distributors of alternative nicotine products to be licensed, ban youth‑appealing marketing and raise penalties for sales to under‑21s; opponents warned of enforcement gaps without additional resources.

Arizona is taking a bold step towards regulating alternative nicotine products with House Bill 4001, aiming to protect youth and ensure supply chain transparency.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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Professionals and utilities urge carve-outs from South Carolina’s proposed regulatory overhaul Licensed professionals and utility representatives told a Senate subcommittee that Senate Bill 254’s 2-for-1 review, 25% reduction target and seven-year sunset could strip life-safety regulations and remove judicial deference; witnesses urged carve-outs or revised language to protect public-safety standards.

South Carolina's Senate Bill 254 faces fierce opposition as professionals warn it could jeopardize essential public safety standards.

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Committee advances CORE Act to centralize certain health licensure functions Leader Johnson's administration bill, titled the CORE Act, would consolidate several smaller health licensing boards under a commissioner-issued licensing agency in the Department of Health; the bill passed the committee and will move to the calendar after departmental testimony affirmed cost and efficiency benefits.

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Tennessee is taking a bold step towards efficiency in healthcare with the CORE Act, aiming to streamline multiple licensing boards under one umbrella for faster, cost-effective services.

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