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• <00:21:50.000> value the program must have positive value the program must have positive value
• currently serve in leadership positions currently serve in leadership positions and<00:42:47.040
• will have a positive impact. will have a positive impact.
• When I read that and I hear words like “stimulated” and “helped,” those are almost positioned in a positive
• We are doing some on a positive note.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00 Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30 Extension Office Update – 0:33:25 Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08 Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30 Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all

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• We're applying to sustain the community school coordinator position at Yi Elementary, a role that has
• position at Yi Elementary,<01:09:43.679> role<01:09:43.920> that<01:09:44.080> has<
• <02:43:12.160> that full-time equivalent positions that full-time equivalent positions that
• Uh these positions were clients.
• :51.439> economic<02:43:51.840> and positions contribute to the economic and positions

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing focused on Act 310 grants and aid, with committee members hearing one-minute testimony from organizations first in person and then by Zoom. At the outset, the chairs explained there would be no Q&A during the briefing and asked testifiers to focus on how federal cuts were affecting their work. The meeting was organized by registration number and included both neighbor island and Oʻahu applicants. Testimony centered on organizations seeking state support to offset federal funding losses or anticipated reductions. Health and social service providers described impacts from Medicaid, SNAP, ACA subsidy, Title X, and other federal changes, including Aloha Care, Community Clinic of Maui, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center, Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Services of Hawaiʻi, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Other groups highlighted losses affecting food security, housing, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, including the Kohala Center, Feeding Hawaiʻi Together, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Dynamic Community Solutions, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Several arts, youth, and education organizations also testified, including Hawaiʻi Literacy, Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi, Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi, Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi, and US Vets, each requesting funding to preserve programs and staffing. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing. The only action was procedural: the chairs moved through the applicant list, limited testimony time, and then transitioned from neighbor island in-person testimony to Oʻahu and later Zoom participants.

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• positive positive way<00:17:46.840> this<00:17:47.039> hands-on<00:17:47.640> experience
• what you're learning to the position what you're learning to the position that<00:26:43.240>
• or perhaps not so how it is positively or perhaps not so positively<00:27:18.360> um<00:27:18.640
• share some positive share some positive news<00:49:11.680> as<00:49:11.799> a<00:49
• sea position a lower paid um position sea position a lower paid um position where<01:48:46.119><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Although I will have some positive data on retention as well in the presentation.
• Some positive data on retention as well in the presentation.
• Although I will have some<00:13:33.920> positive<00:13:34.240> data<00:13:34.480> on
• , positions remaining open, or courses having to be cancelled.
• <01:19:15.199> unfilled permissions, or leave positions unfilled permissions, or leave positions

Bills: HF3635, HF3638

Keywords: teacher mobility, interstate compact, licensure, military spouses, education, teacher regulation, teacher qualifications, state sovereignty, educator licensing, paraprofessional credentials, mental health, professional development, data sharing, 1183, house

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• We think that is really positive and steps like that.
• going to have the position right. going to have the position right.
• <00:49:15.280> way think this is such a a a positive way think this is such a a a positive
• I can set that number and say, "I need this position. I have X amount of dollars."
• to retain our puts us in a position to retain our students. students. students.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: A joint informational briefing of the House and Senate higher education committees focused on how the University of Hawaiʻi athletics department plans to remain competitive in the new NIL era, including the effects of the House v. NCAA settlement, direct institutional payments, and the need to balance competitiveness with the university’s educational mission. Senators and committee members introduced themselves, and the briefing featured remarks from women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman, football coach Timmy Chang, and Athletic Director Matt Elliott. Coach Beeman said NIL has already affected recruiting and retention in women’s basketball, estimating the program has lost six to 10 student-athletes because it lacks the funding to keep comparable talent. She emphasized that the issue is not greed but retention, culture, and keeping student-athletes who value the university and community, while also using NIL as a way to teach financial literacy, privacy, and adult responsibilities. Coach Chang described similar pressures in football, including transfer portal volatility and competing offers from other programs, and gave examples of players whose personal and family circumstances made NIL support important for staying at Hawaiʻi. Athletic Director Elliott said the department’s vision is to create an outstanding student-athlete experience, recruit and retain elite athletes, compete at the top of the Mountain West, and strengthen community ties. He said the department wants to preserve the educational focus while adapting to a system in which student-athletes can share in revenue. Elliott explained that UH is seeking a $5 million annual NIL fund, is fundraising through the community and the “Boost the Bose” account, and is also pursuing individual NIL deals, corporate sponsorship-related deals, and licensing opportunities. In response to Senator Kim’s question, he said NIL compensation can come through two tracks: institutional payments within the department’s discretion and outside deals that must be reviewed for market value under the new reporting system. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• uniquely positioned to lead the state in this effort.
• Our state is uniquely positioned to be the leader in this. Absolutely.
• Ahn, at the third position from the bottom.
• I think we're fully staffed now in those positions. Yes, sir.
• We are in a very unique position to help.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• <00:07:56.199> would positions would positions would entail<00:07:58.199> um<00:07:59.120
• <00:08:23.879> and um actually this these two positions and um actually this these two positions
• So we're asking for the two positions.
• We were just asking for the positions as well as the funding for those two positions.
• We were just asking for the positions as well as the funding for those two positions.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 627, which concerns Department of Education school safety funding and staffing. DOE said the bill would restore two positions and related funding that had been removed from the governor’s budget: a targeted violence prevention and threat assessment program manager and a security technology manager. DOE described ongoing work on school vulnerability assessments, fire suppression measures, security camera research, panic buttons, and active shooter prevention training. Testifiers from DOE, the Department of Law Enforcement, fire services, HSTA, and an individual witness all supported the bill, with the individual citing a past school shooting experience as a reason to increase school resource officers and safety measures. Members asked about the positions’ duties, how the request differed from existing security funding, and the status of active shooter training; DOE said it would provide more information on training statistics. The committee then took up HB 249, relating to Executive Office on Early Learning family child interaction learning programs. The Early Learning Board, EOEL, Commit to Kids, Early Childhood Action Strategies, Partners in Development Foundation, and others testified in support. EOEL said it currently spends about $800,000 annually on FCI program contracts and supports expanding state funding for FCIL programs, including infant and early childhood mental health, if the appropriation covers the broader scope. Testifiers emphasized that FCIL programs are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and help families and children, with one provider sharing a long-term example of a parent and child benefiting from the program. Members asked how many programs are supported, whether FCIL exists on all islands, and whether the request was in the governor’s budget; EOEL said the expansion was requested by the office but not included in the governor’s budget. HB 429, concerning pre-K expansion, drew broad support from the Lieutenant Governor, EOEL, HSTA, and community groups. Supporters said the Ready Keiki initiative has already opened more than 50 classrooms and would add another 50 over the next two years, including Hawaiian immersion classrooms. EOEL said it currently administers 72 public pre-K classrooms across 74 campuses and that the bill’s funding was included in the governor’s budget request. Testimony stressed kindergarten readiness, affordability for working families, equity across islands, and inclusion classrooms. Members asked about national quality benchmarks, with EOEL stating Hawaii meets 10 of 10 benchmarks and that only five states had done so at the time referenced. The Lieutenant Governor also described construction and delivery efforts, including refurbishing existing classrooms, modular options, possible use of state buildings, and even collaboration with libraries to expand child care access. Finally, the committee heard HB 439 on J-1 teacher licensure. DOE supported the bill, while the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposed it, arguing licensure standards are not place-based and should remain rigorous and uniform for all educators. The Attorney General’s office offered technical comments, including replacing “educators” with “teacher” and clarifying the bill’s language on issuance and renewal conditions. Several organizations and individuals testified in support, including school, cultural, business, and educator groups. One witness, a teacher from the Philippines, said J-1 educators are highly qualified and described the rigor of teacher preparation in the Philippines. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• The second piece is that people providing those services are in a position to see things that may be
• I urge you to continue the positive partnerships started by the Cut It Out in Middlesex County and pass
• I feel uniquely positioned to see both manufacturer and distributor and dealer positions on various bills
• I feel uniquely positioned to see both a manufacturer and a distributor and dealer positions on various
• None came out with a positive result or any action being taken against the licenses.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure heard testimony on a wide range of bills involving consumer protection, auto regulation, alcohol licenses, and professional licensure. A major focus was legislation to require a one-hour domestic violence awareness training for salon and cosmetology licensees (H.323/S.200), supported by District Attorney Marion Ryan, law enforcement, and a salon industry witness who described the program’s value in identifying and helping victims. The committee also heard strong support from the Attorney General’s office for auto consumer protection legislation (S.228/H.379) that would expand used-car warranty protections, extend the Lemon Law return period to seven days after receipt of the vehicle, raise the mileage cap to 200,000 miles, and increase dealer surety bonds to $50,000. Independent dealers opposed those changes, arguing they would burden small businesses and that dealer education, not expanded liability, was the better solution. The committee also took testimony on bills related to vehicle financial products and repair information. A trade association supported GAP waiver legislation (H.4188/S.281), saying it would create clear consumer protections and standard disclosures. On right-to-repair and heavy-duty vehicle service information (S.266), engine and truck manufacturers supported an exemption for commercial vehicles, while others argued that releasing service data to the general public could create safety, cybersecurity, and emissions risks. The committee then heard extensive testimony on auto dealer franchise and warranty reimbursement legislation (S.201/H.406), with dealer groups supporting changes to warranty labor reimbursement and manufacturer groups opposing them as costly and unnecessary. Manufacturers from GM, Volvo, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and others said their current time-study and appeals processes already compensate dealers fairly and that the bill would raise costs for consumers. In addition, the committee heard testimony on H.333, which would move auto damage appraiser licensing from the Division of Insurance to the Division of Occupational Licensure. Collision repair advocates supported the change, saying the current board structure leads to repeated dismissals of complaints and lacks accountability, while emphasizing that the bill is intended to protect consumers and ensure proper repair reimbursement. The hearing also included testimony in support of a local alcohol license petition for Westwood and a separate local alcohol measure for a town grant license. At the end of the hearing, the chairs announced that all docketed bills had been heard, noted that a joint poll would be held on H.4184, and the committee voted to adjourn by voice vote.

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• So I think that's a positive thing.
• So I think those things are positive.
• So I think that's a positive district.
• So I think those things<00:24:33.200> are<00:24:33.280> positive.
• Um the the devil's things are positive.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House and Senate DFL lawmakers held a Capitol news conference to press for a $100 million small business relief package in response to the economic fallout from Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Jay Xiong, along with Senator Susan Pappas and other supporters, said the enforcement surge caused widespread fear, reduced customer traffic, lost wages, and closures for immigrant-owned and other small businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota. They argued the state has a history of providing disaster-style aid when communities are harmed through no fault of their own and said this situation warrants similar action. Business and community testimony described specific losses: a Willmar restaurant closed after both parents were detained, a North Mankato grocery store opening was delayed, The Coven reported a 33% revenue drop at two locations, and Lake Street businesses were said to have lost substantial revenue and staff. Speakers said the damage affected workers, landlords, suppliers, and neighborhood corridors statewide, and several emphasized that the relief should come as grants or forgivable loans rather than additional debt. They also criticized House Republican leaders for tying the relief to changes in paid family leave and for blocking a public hearing. In response to questions, Frazier said negotiations were ongoing through committee chairs and conference committee, with the issue still being discussed in broader leadership talks. He said the House would need only one Republican vote in committee and on the floor to advance the measure, and identified Chair Baker as a possible supporter because of harm in his district. Speakers said the Senate has already passed the relief and urged the House to act quickly before the end of session.

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• That's my position on this bill.
• That's my position on this bill.
• That's my position on this bill.
• That's my position on this bill.
• That's my position on this bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So we know that they go immediately into that positive placement, but we don't know where they are in
• from employers is that they are usually because of the demand, able to move people up from entry positions
• We have quite a few vacant positions, and we've suspended programs.
• full-time to a part-time position.
• And we have the funds outlined that we would like to request in the future to reinstate that position

Keywords: 914, all

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• FORM AND HAND IT TO A MEMBER OF THE SERGEANTS OFFICE IF YOU WANT TO WAIVE YOUR TIME AND THEN YOUR POSITION
• CALLS THEN A FOLLOW UP COMMUNICATION THAT ALL STATES RECEIVED RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION CMS POSITION
• THEY REFERENCE THAT MEMO AS NOT AS YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THE POSITION IS AROUND
• THE STATE'S POSITION IS THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS.
• INCREDIBLE TESTIMONIES HERE ON THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS BILL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And the outcome was a very positive outcome.
• And the outcome was a very positive outcome.
• We appreciate those words of positivity, Mr. Lackey. We appreciate those words of positivity, Mr.
• with a mission of striving to be a positive light.
• Golden Positivity, a nonprofit with a mission of striving to be a positive light in a time of darkness

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• I would like to thank the leadership team for a positive target for the READ Act, but the zero target
• Unemployment insurance benefits also have a positive ripple effect on the local economy, ensuring that
• Simply put, this is an anti-worker, anti-labor position, and we urge you to vote against any bill or
• This bill contains many positive provisions, and you achieved a great deal with limited resources.
• that you're actively seeking a position.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• This position would be part of the department's cannabis track and trace field support unit.
• Most of those 87 positions are peace officers that are stationed throughout the state of California.
• It's to convert existing limited term positions to permanent.
• It becomes very hard to keep people in those positions and then harder still to backfill them.
• And the positions that we lost are the supervisory roles, which leads to more turnover.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the rule here and happens to have a deer escape, it doesn't even say the deer farm is infected or positive
• <00:01:58.159> with<00:01:58.680> CWD, farm is infected or positive with CWD, farm
• is infected or positive with CWD, uh<00:01:59.920> the<00:02:00.079> DNR<00:02:00.719><
• Never had one positive. Nor will I probably ever. And I will go on record saying that.
• Never had one positive. Nor will I die. Never had one positive.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 40, authored by Representative Burkel, was heard and laid over. The bill would remove the statutory requirement that farmed deer/elk facilities maintain a physical barrier preventing contact with wild deer, and it would also strike language allowing revocation of registration and seizure/destruction of animals for fencing or escape violations. Burkel argued the current law is unfair to deer farmers, treats them differently than other livestock producers, and amounts to a regulatory taking of a legal agricultural enterprise. Supporters from the Minnesota Elk Breeders Association and Minnesota Deer Farmers Association said the 2023 secondary-fence requirement is expensive, difficult to implement on long-established properties, and has pushed some breeders out of the industry. They described costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, said the DNR’s guidance is case-by-case and unclear, and argued that the penalty structure is too harsh for what they view as minor or unavoidable escape incidents. One testifier said the industry is being driven out of business and that the state should help pay for the fencing if it remains required. The DNR opposed the bill. Its enforcement representative said the physical-contact barrier is intended to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease transmission and that removing penalties would leave little incentive for compliance. He said the agency continues to work with the roughly 10 noncompliant whitetail farms and that the DNR provides case-by-case review because farm topography varies. In committee questions, members discussed whether wild deer commonly travel along fence lines, whether ear-tagged deer have been found, and whether there is a standard approved fence design; the DNR said there is no single standard fence, only suggestions and review. Representative Burkel closed by reiterating his support for the bill and the committee then laid it over.

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• Um, and we're going through the process of posting those positions.
• process of um posting those positions. process of um posting those positions.
• Lily Pad Initiative pre-positions Lily Pad Initiative pre-positions mission-ready<01:07:25.840><
• So, you can see here a simple distribution line. position the carts as they need.
• We just position the carts as they need.

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, The first couple minutes of the livestream was cut off. This recording restored the beginning of the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• We don't take positions on legislation.
• <00:43:39.839> Um don't take positions on legislation.
• Um don't take positions on legislation.
• We said, we we take no position on this.
• the positive impact of this<01:37:04.400> bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We had a barn of very sick turkeys that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza the day
• We had a barn of very sick turkeys that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza the day
• <00:09:22.040> as yeah in 2015 uh my farm was positive as yeah in 2015 uh my farm was positive
• So, 871 positive case reports since April. That's an underestimate.
• The department is also not in a good position.

Bills: HF601, HF271, HF1101, HF979

Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, skills path program, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, postsecondary options enrollment, apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, dual training, work-based learning, career pathways, skilled trades, workforce development, high school to career

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• If we’re raising the minimum wage for some of these positions that are not intended for someone who’s
• If we’re raising the minimum wage for some of these positions that are not intended for someone who’s
• If we’re raising the minimum wage for some of these positions that are not intended for someone who’s
• So I think that there are positions that are intended for the person who is not trying to use this job
• going to be buying for those positions going to be buying for those positions so<01:31:53.239>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all