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• As we get started, I would submit that this year the contents of this bill are the most important veteran
• As we get started, I would submit that this year the contents of this bill are the most important veteran
• that<00:04:46.400> this<00:04:46.639> year<00:04:46.880> the<00:04:47.120> contents
• ><00:04:47.520> of<00:04:47.680> this<00:04:47.919> bill that this year the contents
• of this bill that this year the contents of this bill are<00:04:48.400> the<00:04:48.560>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• House File 4455. creation of local housing, which we know creation of local housing, which we know is
• and the creation of critical affordable<00:30:10.399> and<00:30:10.640> workforce<00:30
• of law, as though they are the creation of human life.
• <00:58:29.200> the<00:58:29.520> creation<00:58:29.920> of<00:58:30.079>
• of<00:58:31.440> human though they are the creation of of human though they are the creation

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• or modification in paired with creation or modification in that<00:29:31.320> research<00:29:
• But you have a line in compensation and also in research and development, or the creation or analysis
• When we think about primary duties of research and development, of the creation and analysis, what I'm
• When we think about primary duties of research and development, of the creation and analysis, what I'm
• So when we think about primary duties of research and development, of the creation and analysis, now

Bills: HF1355, HF1469, HF1768

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF1469, Minnesota, workforce development, job training, job skills training, reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, ex-offenders, inmates, recently released inmates, felony conviction, felony-level offense, corrections, prison release

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• Madam Chair, members, Senate Bill 1725 deems the creation of excessive marijuana smoke and odor as a
• The bill also... 25 deems the creation of excessive marijuana smoke and odor as a public and criminal
• The bill also adds creation of excessive marijuana smoke to criminal nuisance activities that property
• The bill also adds creation of excessive marijuana smoke to criminal nuisance activities that property
• The bill also adds creation of excessive marijuana smoke to criminal nuisance activities that property

Bills: SB1012, SB1099, SB1234, SB1392, SB1489, SB1535, SB1570, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1661, SB1709, SB1723, SB1725, SB1743, SB1829, SCR1027, SCR1040, SCR1048

Keywords: concealed carry, firearms, restaurants, liquor licensing, public safety, defamation, private figure, public concern, statute of limitations, internet defamation, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, election canvass, canvassing board, governing body, election inspection, election access

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• Uh, I believe that Hennepin County Target Field was a creation of the state.
• Do we know, are the other stadiums professional stadiums creation of the state, and can we take a look
• Uh, I believe that Hennepin County Target Field was a creation of the state.
• Sorry if I missed that. a creation of the state. Do we know are a creation of the state.
• of the states and can we take a creation of the states and can we take a look<00:30:02.480> at

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Audit Commission Evaluation Subcommittee met on October 6, 2025, to choose additional program evaluation topics for the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Deputy Legislative Auditor Jody Mson Rodriguez explained that the commission had previously selected seven topics from an initial list of 11, with background papers already prepared on five of those items, and that the subcommittee was now being asked to select five more topics for background papers before narrowing the full set to four recommendations later in the fall or early spring. Members discussed several possible topics, especially emergency medical services, non-emergency medical transportation, MinnesotaCare eligibility, child care assistance, medical assistance fraud prevention, and U.S. Bank Stadium. David Kersner of OLA said emergency medical services and non-emergency medical transportation are distinct programs, and noted the EMS topic was evaluated in 2022 while non-emergency medical transportation had not been reviewed since 2011. Auditor Judy Randall said MinnesotaCare eligibility, child care assistance, and medical assistance fraud prevention are better suited to OLA’s financial audit division or special review unit rather than program evaluation, and that financial audits and special reviews do not require Legislative Audit Commission nomination. On process, Mson Rodriguez said the subcommittee had already met its minimum required selections under the commission’s policy and was free to choose additional topics. The discussion also covered whether to broaden the stadium topic beyond U.S. Bank Stadium; staff said the U.S. Bank financing structure alone would be a major undertaking, but they could help craft a future topic focused on maintenance across multiple facilities. No final vote or motion was taken in the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue nominations and discussion.

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• 46.159> the long-term the types of materials or the long-term the types of materials or the content
• or any data collection of any content or any data collection of any kind<00:21:49.799> that's
• So for those who responded that they provide instruction to students, they were asked what content they
• ><00:35:47.839> were<00:35:48.200> asked<00:35:48.839> what<00:35:49.160> content
• to students they were asked what content to students they were asked what content they<00:35:50.160

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And this is very different from something like TikTok, with algorithms that drive information and content
• And this is very different from something like TikTok, with algorithms that drive information and content
• And this is very different from something like TikTok, with algorithms that drive information and content
• One other thing I would mention is we have a lot of educational content, including test prep for the
• including test prep for the SAT content including test prep for the SAT that<01:39:13.560> is

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the permanent business tax credit can reduce incentives that support research, innovation, and job creation
• We can see incentives that support research, innovation, and job creation in California.
• In relation to AB124,000, support research, innovation, and job creation in California.
• Limiting tax credits weakens the R&D credit, a key driver of innovation, investment, and job creation
• , sending the wrong signal to employers... ...of innovation, investment, and job creation, sending the

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• wetlands for all sorts of uses, housing, and industry for many, many years, which really led to the creation
• ... ...for many, many years, which really led to the creation of my agency, BCDC, in the '60s, which
• printing some of this technology actually can keep jobs local rather than having to outsource the creation
• resources being used, but also being able to better leverage local labor and local supplies for the creation
• printing some of this technology actually can keep jobs local rather than having to outsource the creation

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• designated the area in Plano as part of a broader state strategy to spur economic growth and job creation
• long-term benefits like increased state and local revenues, substantial capital investment, job creation
• Substantial capital investment, job creation, and enhanced tourism.
• conference center and adjoining hotel project that will drive tourism, economic growth, and job creation
• This bill, as you heard Dana say, will promote tourism, job creation, and increase revenue for the City

Summary: The committee heard a long series of bills, most of them expanding or adjusting hotel occupancy tax or qualified hotel project authority for specific local governments. Measures discussed included HB 2404 for Childress County; HB 3066 for Allen’s Kalahari resort project; HB 4682 for Plano; HB 4683 for Anna; HB 3076 creating a project finance zone in Frisco; HB 3567 for Wichita County; HB 3715 for McAllen; HB 1039 for Alpine; HB 3182 for Burleson; HB 4926 for Grimes County; HB 4222 for Victoria County; HB 3377 for Katy; HB 4659 for Addison; HB 3241 for Georgetown; HB 4098 for Taylor; HB 3178 for Kerr County; HB 3179 for Mason County; HB 2289 for New Braunfels; HB 4412 for Kermit; HB 5165 for Monahans; HB 3500 for Bastrop; and HB 3169 for Carrollton. In each case, authors and local officials described tourism, convention, hotel, airport, or mixed-use development needs and argued the bills would help attract visitors, investment, and jobs. One non-hotel-tax bill, HB 4226, would exempt Texas food banks from sales tax on vehicle purchases and rentals, with testimony emphasizing the scale of food bank operations and the savings’ impact on meal delivery and disaster response. Testimony was generally supportive from city officials, economic development representatives, and industry groups such as the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association. Several witnesses described major private projects, including Kalahari in Allen, a proposed hotel and conference center in Addison, a mixed-use project in Georgetown, and a large development tied to Samsung growth in Taylor. For HB 4226, food bank representatives said the bill would help them purchase refrigerated trucks and other delivery vehicles, while an opponent questioned the fiscal note and the scope of the exemption. HB 4926 drew opposition from Camp Allen, whose representative argued a new county hotel tax would raise costs for guests and could hurt the retreat center’s operations. HB 3178 also drew an objection from a Kerr County resident who argued the tax would grow county government and pointed to event center losses, though the author said the revenue would support tourism-related county uses. The committee took no final votes on the bills in this transcript. After each bill was laid out and testimony concluded, the chair repeatedly asked whether there was objection to leaving the bill pending; in each instance, no objection was heard, and the bills were left pending. Several committee substitutes were offered and then withdrawn or noted as conforming drafts, but no bill was reported out or otherwise acted on beyond being left pending.

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• Libraries remain committed to upholding copyright and supporting the rights of content creators.
• Libraries remain committed to upholding copyright and supporting the rights of content creators.
• , yet the unmet need on digital content, yet the unmet need still<01:19:18.160> exceeded<01:19
• This language simply content creators.
• Or does it have to be within the core content?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But, go ahead. >> Well, I stand by that testimony and we do support the content of this bill.
• But, go ahead. >> Well, I stand by that testimony and we do support the content of this bill.
• But, go ahead. >> Well, I stand by that testimony and we do support the content of this bill.
• we do support the content of this bill. we do support the content of this bill.
• on the content that was learned<01:16:40.400> for<01:16:40.520> that<01:16:40.760>

Bills: SB3263, SB3261

Keywords: student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 3263, which would create a state-supported endowment for University of Hawaii athletics NIL (name, image, and likeness) funding. University of Hawaii Athletics Director Matt Eliott supported the bill, saying NIL requires both immediate funding and a longer-term sustainable solution. He asked for several changes: lowering the initial endowment target from $10 million to $2 million so the fund could start sooner, allowing NIL reporting by team rather than by individual student-athlete, and clarifying that athletes may choose whether to use an agent, while still allowing certified agents or a parent/guardian if desired. Committee members raised concerns about using taxpayer dollars for athlete compensation, the burden on a small-state budget, and whether the university could realistically raise the required matching funds. Several senators questioned whether the university had a concrete fundraising plan and whether the endowment would meaningfully help UH compete with larger programs. Eliott said UH is already fundraising privately for current NIL obligations, had raised more than $1.6 million toward a $3 million annual goal, and would continue fundraising for both short-term needs and the endowment match. He also said the university is not trying to compete with Power Five schools on the same scale, but to be successful at its own conference level. Members also discussed transparency and privacy, with some senators arguing that if state money is used, the public should know how it is spent, while Eliott said individual student-athlete NIL information should remain private and team-level reporting would be preferable. He confirmed international student-athletes are eligible for NIL and said about 60 to 70 UH athletes are currently participating, with more than 100 expected next year. The discussion also touched on UH’s Mountain West media rights and local TV rights, with Eliott explaining that the conference distribution is expected to remain around $3.5 million and that local TV rights would be negotiated separately. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Our one point of contention is... Association. So, the first thing I'll Association.
• And that, as you know, was the contention from some of the assessors who served on the commission.
• And that, as you know, was the contention from some of the assessors who served on the commission.
• that, as you know, was the contention that, as you know, was the contention from<01:21:35.920>
• <01:37:03.920> Um contention completely removed. Yeah. Um contention completely removed.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on HB 302, which would add precious metals and digital assets as potential investment options. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli said she took no position on the bill and did not see an immediate fiscal impact or operational problem, but explained that the state’s operating funds and rainy day fund require liquidity and stability, so they would not be suitable for volatile assets like precious metals or digital assets. She said the only funds that might potentially use such investments would be certain trust funds held in perpetuity, which are managed by an outside investment advisor under a contract and investment policy. Members asked about the treasurer’s current investment practices, including the types of funds managed, the role and discretion of the investment advisor, the state’s risk profile, and whether the bill would affect existing authority. Misipelli said the office follows RSA 11 and related statutes, with different objectives ranging from conservative to aggressive depending on the fund, and that the advisor meets with the office regularly, with formal performance reviews on a quarterly basis. She also said the office recently centralized management of about 40 trust accounts totaling roughly $60 million into five combined portfolios under a five-year contract with an RFP-selected vendor. When asked whether precious metals or digital assets are already indirectly available through mutual funds, she said that was possible for some mutual funds, but she was not certain about digital assets. Representative Ammon, the bill’s sponsor, said similar legislation had passed the Oklahoma House, the Texas House and Senate, and had advanced in Arizona. He argued the bill was intended to give the treasurer more tools to help balance portfolios and hedge inflation, noting concerns about federal debt and inflation. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair ended the questioning after thanking the treasurer and asking her to remain available in case further questions arose.

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Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing and moved quickly through a long agenda, beginning with HB 606 on the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. DHHL and several community testifiers strongly supported the bill, describing it as a way to fulfill long-standing promises to Native Hawaiians, reduce the DHHL waitlist, keep families in Hawaii, and support housing production and the broader economy. Testifiers emphasized the cultural and economic importance of stable housing and noted the large number of people still waiting for DHHL homes. The committee then heard HB 1086, also relating to DHHL, which would allow the department to use a $75 million appropriation from the dwelling unit revolving fund as collateral for loans. DHHL, HHFDC, and other supporters said the measure would help DHHL obtain better loan terms and preserve trust funds for other uses. Members asked detailed questions about how the collateral would work, whether other agencies use similar structures, and what would happen if the collateral were drawn upon; staff explained that the funds would be encumbered for the loan and that a similar model had been used for a HUD-backed project. The committee also heard HB 739, which would create the COM homes program to fund counties to buy voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or buyers. Supporters said the program could help keep local workers in Hawaii by using existing housing stock and cited examples from places like Aspen and Vail. The Attorney General’s office recommended amendments to remove duration requirements to avoid right-to-travel concerns, and the Tax Foundation suggested clarifying the conveyance tax exemption so it also covers the instrument imposing the restriction. Members asked whether tax dollars would be used to buy homes, who would be eligible, and how enforcement would work; supporters said the program is voluntary and income-blind, with restrictions tied to living and working in the state. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• that was founded after Hurricane Katrina and the reforms that you've heard about earlier with the creation
• law and Revised Statute 32:707.2.1, changing from mandatory to permissive relating to electronic creation
• law and Revised Statute 32:707.2.1, changing from mandatory to permissive relating to electronic creation

Summary: The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then adopted Amendment Set 5327, which adds a compliance officer requirement and related qualifications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Supporters of Senate Bill 56 argued that the Lafitte levee district lacks sufficient recurring revenue to maintain its system and that the West Bank flood authority could provide professional management, coordination, and financial support. Testimony also raised concerns about governance problems at SLFPA East and about unresolved landowner damage claims tied to prior levee work. The committee reported SB 56 favorably with amendments. The Department of Transportation and Development secretary then gave an update on the agency’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing, construction process improvements, faster contractor payments, quicker change-order approvals, and higher project delivery rates. The committee next reported Senate Bill 171 favorably, which cleans up language for the recreation, economy, navigation, and transportation authority board, and Senate Bill 252 favorably, which allows driver’s license records to reflect both acceptance and refusal of anatomical gift authorization. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic vehicle titles and registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, require electronic lien and title functions for certain users, and set implementation timelines; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would create a Louisiana Vehicle Commission by consolidating the motor vehicle commissions, was amended with a substitute but then voluntarily deferred to allow more stakeholder work. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate and adding a special plate provision for designated state officials tied to Supreme Court parking/security concerns, was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, urging safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident, was amended to shift responsibility to parish governing authorities and was reported with amendments.

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• prevent censorship based solely on disagreement with ideas while still allowing for age-appropriate content
• Um, so this bill would sort of set out that timeline, allow our hearings to focus more on the content
• would unleash investment, growth,<04:39:59.680> and<04:39:59.840> job<04:40:00.160> creation
• /c><04:40:00.718> But<04:40:00.798> it<04:40:01.040> didn't growth, and job creation
• But it didn't growth, and job creation.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• usage of AI, requiring human oversight for high-risk decisions and transparency when AI-generated content
• AI-generated content is used, as well as annual reporting to the public so they know what systems our

Bills: HB3147, HB4453, HB3369, HB3660, HB3498, HB3260, HB3081, HB3127, HB3673, HB2293, HB3545, HB3546, HB2035

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, health care, transparency, primary care, cost analysis, insurance, all payer claims database, spending benchmarks, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression

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• HB 2192, video content compensation. Home economics. Education.
• HB 2132, section material content. HB 2134, critical instructor per vision.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Content changes, we also took the opportunity to improve usability by incorporating principles of plain
• Three types of content changes were needed: updating exemptions, updating definitions, and incorporating

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• Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, having under consideration House Bill 2192 relating to video content
• regulatory affairs the government efficiency have under consideration hospital 2192 relating to video content
• Number four, Nick Kupper has spent so much time passing age-verification for adult content bills, the

Keywords: 1182, all