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• But we're also continuing to work with the board today... ...board today to work on and look for other
• Lake Py is Birmingham Water Works' secondary water supply.
• All of us have to live, work, go to church together.
• So we would really like to work... ...we would really like to work with M and come up with something
• So my question is: work with us.

Bills: HB471, HB473

Keywords: water authority, sewer management, fire protection, local governance, board of directors, local officers, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions, 1136, house, all

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• I have seen those therapists work with youth, hundreds of them, who report first to that therapist.
•   366 I HAVE SEEN THOSE THERAPISTS WORK WITH YOUTH,   367 HUNDREDS OF THEM WHO REPORT&
•   502 INTO SOMETHING THAT DOES JUST NOT WORK  FOR OUR YOUTH IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
• I WORKED IN PUBLIC HEALTH FOR 15 MORE YEARS AND   522 I WORKED ON A TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM
• The exact same exam, only limited to the procedures within their scope.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

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• This is Senate Bill 23, and it's a continuation of the work.
• We know that works.
• But, you know, we do work in close.
• So they're presumably working somewhere.
• of work.

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Good work, sir. Thank you. Thank you. We'll open public testimony.
• Of course, I'm always happy to work with you.
• We are working to ensure that unauthorized access can't be granted.
• Our office is happy to work with any of y'all to answer any questions.
• I certainly would be glad to work with you on that issue.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Transcript Highlights:

• We want to continue to work with Senator Wright.
• But again, happy to work with the... ...apologies.
• But again, happy to work with the committee as needed or the sponsor of the bill.
• I'm proud and happy to work with Florida Airports Council.
• I know you've done some work on it.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 86, which would make it unlawful for unauthorized aliens to operate commercial motor vehicles in Florida. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure, requiring lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and the ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also provides for impoundment, custody transfer to federal authorities, a civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order. An amendment was adopted, public testimony included support from the Florida PBA, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment was adopted to make the change subject to FAA approval, a trademark agreement, and a reasonable implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure and the amendment, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee approved SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after adopting an amendment reducing the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. The committee also passed SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in crashes involving red lights or stop signs, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after injury-causing crashes. Testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data. The bill would prohibit use of ADS-B data to calculate or collect landing-related fees, and an amendment narrowed the prohibition to fees tied to landings, touch-and-goes, or entering a fee-assessing airspace radius. Aviation groups, pilots, and airport officials offered extensive testimony, with supporters arguing the bill protects safety and prevents inaccurate or surprise billing, while airport representatives said they use the data for fee collection and operational purposes and wanted further changes. Despite those concerns, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• For example, our psychologist took a $60 an hour pay cut to work with our patient population.
• As often as I could, I would work out at the gym. Today, I'm sober for over two years.
• They're an organization that cares—they build trust, they work hard, and they have fun.
• We are working on it. We will bring it—our deepest apologies. All right, thank you.
• I'm the Public Works Director. I'm also the County Engineer for Douglas County.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• That staff works hard... budgets.
• That staff works hard and works in concert with a lot of the same data as LFO does.
• . thank and recognize them for their work that brings us to this point today.
• has worked on, that the governor has worked on.
• These are squarely within the scope and... are squarely within the scope and purpose and mission of these

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• issue between the two houses, the committee may, in addition, consider new proposed items within the scope
• issue between the two houses, the committee may, in addition, consider new proposed items within the scope

Summary: The conference committee met on engrossed House Bill 1217 and received a staff briefing on the proposed conference striking amendment S-3395.2. Staff explained that the amendment would set rent increase limits under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act at 7% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is less, retain and modify various exemptions, update notice requirements, add a July 1, 2040 expiration date, and require the Department of Commerce to create an online landlord resource center. For manufactured/mobile home tenancies, the amendment would limit rent increases to 5% in any 12-month period, adjust exemptions and notice provisions, and align enforcement language with the RLTA changes. The amendment also removes certain miscellaneous provisions from the Senate version, including a social vulnerability assessment and a JLARC review requirement. Representative Lowe raised a procedural point of order about whether the landlord resource center could be added in conference, but the chair ruled the point not well taken under Joint Rule 18. Senator Gainer asked for clarification about the landlord resource center and the referenced RCW 43.31.605; staff explained it would direct landlords to existing Commerce resources, including the landlord mitigation program and related subprograms, and noted that the resource center language was originally in the House bill. A motion was made to reject prior amendments, adopt striking amendment S-3395.2, and give the bill a do pass recommendation. Senator Gainer and Representative Lowe spoke in opposition, citing concerns about the bill’s balance, the landlord provisions, and the speed of the process. The committee then voted 4-2 to recommend the conference committee report, and the meeting adjourned.

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• It resulted in major replacement work, including walls and flooring replacement.
• Replacement work, including walls and flooring replacement, totaled $55,000.
• them to continue work with Motorola to finalize this project.
• You continue to do work on this contract without approval.
• And the work, the only work that's left is just testing the system and verifying the system.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Thank you for all your hard work. It sounds like y'all have done a heck of a job.
• Please understand, I've worked with Texans United for Reform and Freedom for many years.
• This is how it works. I'm sorry. You make things so bad.
• My office has been working with stakeholders on a committee substitute to clarify...
• I'm also willing to work with TxDOT on this bill to see if this bill is even necessary.

Bills: HB1589, HB2208, HB2297, HB2560, HB2725, HB3080, HB4417, HB4473, HB4520, HB4662, HB4888, HB4905, HB4906

Keywords: HB 1589, toll road, toll project, toll project entity, voter approval, local control, county election, commissioners court, Transportation Code, Chapter 372, road construction, highway funding, infrastructure, public referendum, ballot measure, transportation policy, Texas toll roads, regional mobility, toll collection, vehicle registration

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• CONDENSED TO PRESENT AN APARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST EVALUATE THE HEALTH OF INMATES ELIGIBLE FOR WORK
• THIS WILL ENSURE AN INMATE IS CAPABLE OF A WORK ASSIGNMENT.
• IT WAS TALKED ABOUT EARLIER COMPETENCY RESTORATION, I'VE WORKED ON COMPETENCY RESTORATION BILLS.
• THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WORKED SO HARD ON THIS BILL AND TO GET IT IN THE FOUR MINUTES IN TODAY.
• I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AS DISHABILLE MOVES ALONG AND I APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So if somebody's having an ultrasound, services match scope in places of both grants of scope of what
• So if somebody's having an ultrasound, services match scope in places of both grants of scope of what
• So if somebody's having an ultrasound, services match scope in places of both grants of scope of what
• So if somebody's having an ultrasound, services match scope in places of both grants of scope of what
• How does it work with rent?

Bills: HF25, HF4

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief

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• First of all, it affects the employee both mentally and within the scope of their work they're trying
• Uh and work has been legislative work.
• This is how it works. This is how it works.
• Working for myself is the ability to choose who I work for and when and how I work.
• work through this bill. work through this bill.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So the law works as it is.
• So the law works as it is. I conflict. So the law works as it is.
• It's really not working.
• It's really not working.
• It's really not working.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I don't know how that would work. here. I don't know how that would work.
• working from the daycare for months. working from the daycare for months.
• some additional work on that. some additional work on that.
• I know that work is continuing. I know that work is continuing.
• Happy to continue work on the bill. Happy to continue work on the bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• c> [clears throat] Having worked in [clears throat] Having worked in insurance, insurance, insurance,
• have taken some extreme steps to work have taken some extreme steps to work for<00:26:40.799>
• So again in this committee we try to work things together. everybody worked together.
• our sleeves and trying to get the work our sleeves and trying to get the work done done done >
• February, um in the vein of working February, um in the vein of working together,<00:48:32.000><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review. The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses. Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.

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• It's to pay overtime worked by State Police driving track personnel.
• It's to pay overtime worked by State Police driving track personnel.
• And this may go beyond the scope, and if it does, I apologize.
• And this may go beyond the scope, and if it does, I apologize.
• I think all of us working together can address the problem. All right. Thank you.

Summary: The committee met to review a large slate of fiscal year 2026 and 2027 appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. Early items included temporary appropriations for agencies such as Health, DHS, Education, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, and Game and Fish, covering items like maternal health outreach, energy assistance repayments, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim reparations, aviation grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Members asked questions on several items, including DHS aging carry-forward funds and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to COVID-era balances; the committee also approved a disclosure by the chair on the Game and Fish-related item before voting to approve the section. The committee then approved continuation requests, CARES Act and ARPA reallocations, and federal grant appropriations. Notable discussion included the Boonville developmental disability project, ALIGN program reallocations at several universities, a small business technical assistance grant at UA Little Rock, and a Department of Public Safety highway safety grant, for which members requested more detail on operating expenses and professional fees. Additional approvals covered a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive program, restricted reserve fund transfers for military medical command and university projects, and a state central services deduction held at 2%. The Department of Commerce also received approval for a reallocation of positions and spending authority tied to its organizational realignment. Later sections included shared technology and higher education transfers, cash fund appropriations for school Medicaid reimbursements, corrections, youth mental health, narcotics detection canines, bike safety equipment, a state motor pool pilot, and law enforcement safety costs. The committee also reviewed budget classification transfers, including a Governor’s Office legal fee transfer related to a California lawsuit, and heard explanations about E-Rate reimbursements affecting the Office of State Technology. Members asked about VOCA funding levels for crime victim services and about the National Security Grant Program for nonprofits and faith-based organizations; officials said federal funding had declined from prior highs but appeared to have stabilized, and that the nonprofit security grant is an annual federal program. The meeting concluded with review of pay plan requests, DHS overtime funding for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustment request allowing DFA to make up to $1 million in transfers to close the books, after which the committee adjourned.

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• on individuals who are working.
• on individuals who are working.
• on individuals who are working.
• We appreciate the work you do.
• I was working part-time I was working I was working part-time I was working $10<01:41:39.920>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's just the time and money to slow things down, to do more work, you know, upfront. Okay.
• It's just the time and money to slow things down, to do more work, you know, upfront. Okay.
• to do more work, you know, upfront. to do more work, you know, upfront.
• That that works that you're having. Yep.
• like the size or the scope of projects? like the size or the scope of projects?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee on SB 170 opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then worked through the bill section by section, focusing first on a housing-related provision that would prohibit municipalities from requiring occupants to be related by blood or marriage. The chair proposed adding “school enrollment status” as a protected class to prevent towns from limiting where students may live, especially in Durham. Members debated whether that phrase was too vague and whether “educational status,” “enrollment status,” or “school enrollment status” was the best wording. Public testimony raised concerns that adding a new protected class could have broader implications under the state’s anti-discrimination law and could also affect municipal zoning authority, while supporters argued the bill was aimed at preventing local rules that restrict student housing and group living arrangements. The subcommittee did not take a final vote on that language during the discussion. The committee then turned to land-use and subdivision provisions. The Department of Environmental Services testified that its test-pit and related land-development rules are already protective of groundwater and surface water, and that municipalities sometimes impose stricter setbacks or other requirements locally. Builders and housing advocates argued that more stringent local requirements for test pits, well siting, and related approvals add time and cost and can impede housing development, while some municipal concerns were raised about aquifer and wellhead protection overlay districts and local groundwater safeguards. Public testimony also supported making state standards uniform across municipalities, though one speaker noted that local and state review processes can differ and that the bill could simplify approvals. The subcommittee also discussed a road-length provision, with one member supporting limits on municipal caps that could impede development and another suggesting a possible water-and-sewer-capacity qualifier. Additional sections were explained as allowing utilities and infrastructure to be placed in subdivision open spaces or perimeter buffers, and requiring municipalities to act quickly on plan changes after initial review. The chair indicated support for several of the sections as drafted, and the discussion ended with the committee moving through the remaining provisions without recorded final votes in the transcript.

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• <00:09:41.440> is reasons that that just doesn't work is reasons that that just doesn't work
• Is it working?
• not it's working. not it's working.
• for them to not work. for them to not work.
• That's only 16 hours of work.

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims