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• And so, and that tracks with the reason I bring that up is because that tracks with the numbers that
• with the reason I and so and that tracks with the reason I bring<00:55:16.240> that<00:55:16.400
• ><00:55:16.599> is<00:55:16.720> because<00:55:16.920> that<00:55:17.040> tracks
• bring that up is because that tracks bring that up is because that tracks with<00:55:17.480>
• But that was just my thoughts on trying to keep track of the chain of custody on the ballots.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We're not going to be completely draconian about that, but think three minutes, and we'll keep roughly track
• Be completely draconian about that, but think three minutes and we'll keep roughly track of that.
• going back on, site boards, you know, hospital visits for overdoses and nothing got me so on the right track
• But once I hit that bump, I got back on track, spoke to her, connected back with Irv. I was good.
• I'm sure that when I get back out here, I can get right back on track.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met at 10:07 a.m. and approved the minutes from its February 9 meeting. The commission said it would accept Department of Correction testimony in writing because of a scheduling issue, and then spent most of the hearing hearing from people with lived experience in county and state correctional settings. Members repeatedly reminded witnesses to keep remarks to about three minutes and focused the discussion on correctional consolidation, collaboration, programming, and reentry. Testimony from multiple sheriff’s offices was broadly supportive of county-based programming, treatment, education, and reentry services. Witnesses from Hampshire, Barnstable, Hampden, and Franklin counties described access to GED and college courses, vocational training, recovery meetings, therapeutic groups, housing and ID assistance, work release, and reentry centers. Several said these programs helped them gain sobriety, employment, family reunification, and parole readiness. Hampden County witnesses emphasized immediate reentry planning and individualized case management; Franklin County witnesses praised respectful treatment and an accessible off-site reentry center; Barnstable witnesses highlighted the women’s therapeutic treatment program, creative writing, and the Bridge Center; Hampshire witnesses described the Bridge House, work release, and transition supports. Several witnesses contrasted those experiences with what they described as limited or delayed programming in DOC facilities, especially for people serving longer sentences or with restrictive classifications. One witness said DOC programming was hard to access because shorter sentences and offense labels affected eligibility; another described overcrowding, little counseling, and no reentry planning in state prison. A juvenile lifer testified that classification barriers and lack of tailored programming left him feeling unprepared, and another witness said DOC’s handling of classification hearings and records was unfair and opaque. Some speakers also raised concerns about mental health care and visitation policies, especially at Framingham, where one witness said suicidal thoughts were met with inadequate responses and another said family visitation was denied without clear explanation. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about DOC access, step-down opportunities, family support, and whether more transitional housing or acclimation time before release would help. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• It really allows you to track how the brain is working and how that might help us understand and It really
• allows you to track how the brain is working and how that might help us understand mental health issues
• with, but if we do that right, sometimes what will happen is a student will get in that non-degree track
• Sometimes what will happen, a student will get in that non-degree track.
• And the projects are on track. Loans have been secured for local match components.

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It really allows you to track how the brain is working and how that might help us understand It really
• allows you to track how the brain is working and how that might help us understand mental health issues
• But if we do that right, sometimes what will happen is a student will get in that non-degree track.
• Sometimes what will happen, a student will get in that non-degree track.
• The projects are on track. Loans have been secured for local match components.

Summary: The Higher Education Institutions Committee met at NDSU and heard an extensive presentation from President David Cook/President Stewart and NDSU leadership on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research growth, and use of New Horizons funding. Leaders emphasized NDSU’s land-grant mission, its role in workforce development, and its goal of becoming more distinctive through strategic planning, recruitment and retention, commercialization, and partnerships. They highlighted that NDSU awarded 2,370 degrees in 2025, produces a large share of the state’s engineering, nursing, and agriculture graduates, and reported strong outcomes for graduates staying and working in North Dakota. They also noted enrollment headwinds, competition from other institutions, and the need to manage tuition waivers more carefully through a scholarship optimization effort. Provost Sherry Vale outlined academic stewardship efforts, including review or consolidation of low-producing programs, strategic hiring tied to institutional priorities, faculty workload policy changes, and expanded online and regional offerings. She said the university is using New Horizons dollars to strengthen advising, student support, and programs in engineering, agriculture, and health. NDSU leaders also described new or expanded academic offerings such as robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, material science and engineering, nuclear engineering certificates, accelerated nursing, nurse practitioner certificates, a Master of Health Administration, and a clinical research master’s program with Sanford Health. They stressed that these investments are intended to improve student completion, meet workforce needs, and increase return on public investment. The committee also heard testimony from students and recent graduates who described the value of NDSU’s education, mentorship, internships, research opportunities, and support services. Alyssa Hodges spoke about pharmacy education, public health work, and campus support as a parent and student; Ethan Blessy described engineering coursework, internships with Marvin, and career preparation; and Aiden Freolic discussed neuroscience research, federally funded projects, and plans for graduate study. Their testimony was followed by presentations on partnerships with Gateway to Science for K-12 STEM outreach and with Sanford Research on biomedical research, clinical trials, obesity research, and a joint biostatistics hire. NDSU also highlighted systemwide shared services, Governor’s School programming, and research growth, including a reported 8% increase in research expenditures from $199 million to $215 million. No bill votes were taken; the meeting was informational and featured presentations, testimony, and discussion of future planning and partnerships.

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• We track very closely what they're projecting.
• But we try to track this at least a couple times a year.
• So we've been tracking this for quite some time, so we have some pretty good data on this.
• But we try to track this at least a couple times a year.
• So we've been tracking this for quite some time, so we have some pretty good data on this.

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met to receive interim status updates on several water-related studies and Department of Water Resources projects. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and then heard updates on the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study. Staff reported that the committee had already received the testimony contemplated in the study plans, including input from state agencies, local governments, and out-of-state entities, and that any further action would be at the committee’s discretion. The Department of Water Resources then provided project and budget updates on NAWS and the Southwest Pipeline Project. Reese reported NAWS is expected to serve about 81,000 users, with a total projected cost of about $571 million and about $96 million remaining, while the Southwest Pipeline Project is estimated at $1.06 billion total with about $409 million remaining. Members asked about funding sources, capacity needs, and whether current and future construction is being designed for increased demand; department staff said current work is designed for ultimate capacity, but some future components may need redesign based on new requests. The committee also discussed local cost shares, Minot’s role in NAWS funding, and whether the system is adequate for peak demand. A major portion of the meeting focused on the department’s cash management, carryover, and long-term water funding outlook. The department said Resources Trust Fund revenues are tied to oil extraction taxes and are affected by stripper well exemptions and future oil price declines. Members expressed concern about large carryover balances and whether the state is obligating more money than can realistically be spent in a biennium. The department reported about $340.6 million in remaining carryover and said it is trying to reduce that through a two-tier pre-construction/construction process and closer project vetting. The department also summarized the Deloitte studies on regional governance and finance and on cost-share policy. Stakeholders generally favored keeping the current governance structures for NAWS and Southwest with improvements, while Red River stakeholders leaned toward a different option; the department said it will bring an implementation plan back in September. On cost share, Deloitte’s recommendations would reduce some percentages, prioritize projects differently, and use other measures to close a projected long-term funding gap. Members debated affordability, local burden, deferred maintenance, and whether statutory changes may be needed to allow the commission more flexibility in prioritizing and funding projects. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the updates.

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• The question before you is how long law enforcement should keep data tracking the movements of innocent
• Bloomberg reported recently on AI-related layoffs testing New York's ability to track job losses.
• The example Senator McNerney offered, which was Apple's App Tracking Transparency, the 'Ask App Not to
• Track' system as a privacy measure.
• The example Senator McNurney offered, which was Apple's app tracking, ask app not to track system as

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and reinforce confidentiality and privacy protections for therapy records. Supporters, including a mother and therapist whose son died by suicide after extensive chats with ChatGPT, argued the bill is needed to prevent harmful, crisis-related interactions. Behavioral health groups and labor/privacy organizations supported the measure, while TechNet, the California Medical Association, and the California Hospital Association opposed unless amended, saying the bill could restrict useful clinical tools and create conflicts around triage, screening, and data use. The committee passed SB 903 4-0 to Appropriations, with members noting the need for further work on definitions and implementation. SB 1119 would create a broader framework for chatbot safety for children, including annual risk assessments, crisis response protocols, default child protections, parental controls, notice and time limits, restrictions on advertising and use of children’s data, incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The author and supporters again cited the death of Adam Raine as evidence that chatbots can reinforce suicidal ideation and isolate children. Common Sense Media and several labor and privacy groups supported the bill. CalChamber, TechNet, the California State Sheriffs’ Association, and other industry and local government groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about vague standards, overlap with SB 243, prescriptive design mandates, and litigation risk. The committee approved SB 1119 4-0 to Judiciary, with amendments to be taken there. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader data by requiring DOJ audits, employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for most data. Supporters said the bill responds to documented misuse and over-retention of data that mostly belongs to innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, arguing the retention limit would hinder investigations and reduce the usefulness of ALPRs in serious or delayed cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, a local control bill for six cities, would allow camera or sensor-based enforcement of curb and loading zones, with a human reviewing each violation before issuance. Supporters said it would help cities manage congestion and unsafe blocking of bike lanes and loading zones; privacy advocates warned about expanding automated surveillance. It passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard SB 1101, which would require higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies and limit disclosure to what is legally required. Supporters framed it as a transparency and anti-doxing measure in response to recent federal investigations and subpoenas; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. The committee then began hearing SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, which would require advance notice and reporting when employers displace workers due to technology and give displaced workers priority for openings, but the transcript cuts off before the hearing concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• >> This is true, but they don't have any evidence to suggest that they are actually tracking this right
• report from them about where they are, but as the employer, we're not the employer, so no, we don't track
• report from them about where they are, but as the employer, we're not the employer, so no, we don't track
• report from them about where they are, but as the employer, we're not the employer, so no, we don't track
• >> Prior to initiating that survey, which is self-reporting, there was nothing in place to track each

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Education met on March 19 and moved through several bills under time pressure, hearing mostly brief testimony. SB 2024 SD2 and SB 896 SD2, both concerning public-private partnerships for charter school facilities, drew support from the Department of Education, the Charter School Commission, White Kids Can, and Hawaii Technology Academy. DOE said any P3 model should apply only to charter schools on private land and not affect public schools on DOE land. Supporters argued the approach could speed construction, reduce costs, and keep public money in public assets, while UPW and HGA raised concerns about privatization. In response, SFA said the intent was to mirror the existing conversion charter school model, with public ownership of assets and unionized staff, and noted some regions have waited years for schools. SB 2613 SD1 on TMK transfers was heard next. DOE said the bill had originally been supported as part of the governor’s package but was amended to require DOE to convey lands for 13 libraries on DOE property, which DOE said would create “donut holes” in campuses and was unnecessary because existing agreements already govern library use. The State Public Library System supported the bill, saying it has long coexisted with DOE but needs clearer separation and more reliable control over its sites. The Attorney General’s office said the library system currently lacks express statutory authority to own real property and flagged implementation issues because some of the affected parcels are not currently owned by DOE. Committee members questioned both sides about current agreements, communication, and how the bill would change operations. SB 494 SD2, concerning charter school audits, received comments from the Charter School Commission, which said the bill was redundant because charter schools already undergo annual audits during the term of their contracts. The Office of the Auditor was also present. SB 2391 SD2, relating to automatic pay increases for teachers, drew strong opposition from the Office of Collective Bargaining, which said step movement and longevity increases are negotiated in each contract and do not automatically carry over when a contract expires; it warned the bill could affect upcoming negotiations with HSTA. HSTA and several other supporters argued the bill would standardize annual step movement, improve retention, and reflect existing contract language. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Paul Right Track Youth Internship Program, $500,000; STEM grants, $3 million; Minnesota Association of
• Paul Right Track Youth Internship Program, $500,000; STEM grants, $3 million; Minnesota Association of
• <00:14:43.839> Paul<00:14:44.160> Right<00:14:44.560> Track million.
• Paul Right Track million. City of St.
• Paul Right Track Youth<00:14:45.120> Internship<00:14:45.600> Program Youth Internship

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• to send us their information um for us to send us their information um for us to<00:09:38.959> track
• uh but what you look at is even to track uh but what you look at is even though<00:09:41.760> that's
• uh if there's an way to get you on track uh if there's an extenuating<00:14:53.759> circumstances
• Are you able to keep track of other things?
• Are you able to keep track of other things?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The state-funded expansion is on track to implement on October 1, 2027.
• Do we track any of that?
• How are we, are we on track for that? Yes, yes, that's the methodology we're referring to.
• So we're definitely tracking the requests.
• We were tracking that around 650 facilities in total were impacted at the highest point.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I should also add that other impacts to the university have been on our track team.
• Our track field had to be displaced, and so we are, in addition to the funding that was already invested
• field uh had to be team um our track field uh had to be displaced<00:44:50.359> um<00:44:50.480
• > our<00:44:50.599> track<00:44:50.839> team<00:44:51.160> got displaced
• um our track team got displaced um our track team got displaced<00:44:51.839> and<00:44:52.000

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education heard several measures focused on health, environment, and research. HB 970 would allow chiropractic students to participate in clinical practice under direct supervision; the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic offered comments and asked for a delayed implementation date until July 2027 to allow time to adopt rules, while the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the bill. Members also discussed that there are currently no chiropractic schools in the state. The committee then heard HB 1185, which creates a plant-based building materials working group, and HB 1337, which establishes an endemic plant seed bank pilot program. Supporters of HB 1185 said the bill could help create green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, and bio-cements, with questions raised about in-state processing. For HB 1337, witnesses supported the goal of preserving endemic species but said a large-scale refrigerated storage and seed-production facility would be needed; one witness estimated startup costs of about $6 million for one island and noted existing seed banks are small-scale and not designed for reforestation. HB 1300 would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center multi-ethnic cohort study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and Asians, including environmental and social factors such as proximity to landfills. The Cancer Center, ACS CAN, and labor representatives supported the bill, emphasizing health disparities and concerns about landfill exposure; committee members asked about federal funding, and the Cancer Center said it would pursue NIH, private, and foundation support, with the state share described as $500,000 per year for two years. HB 736 would create a wastewater technology testing pilot program at the Water Resources Research Center; supporters said it could help certify cheaper alternatives to costly cesspool and septic upgrades, and the Department of Health supported the measure. The committee also heard HB 531, which authorizes special license plates for the Cancer Center; supporters said it would raise visibility and funds, and the Cancer Center estimated revenue would likely be under $100,000. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• We've seen it being used in retail stores to track shoppers, employees collecting biometrics for time
• tracking and attendance management, banks, churches, schools, to allow access and to regulate use.
• being used in retail stores to track being used in retail stores to track shoppers,<00:12:15.200
• <00:12:17.280> and biometrics for time tracking and biometrics for time tracking and attendance
• people's movements and pervasively track people's movements and activities<00:12:31.800> in<00

Bills: HF3951, HF4005, HF962, HF4585, HF3870, HF4542, HF3893, HF4293, HF4075, HF4057, HF3809

Keywords: submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff

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• Um, and that the department already has a software needed to track quality and funding of facilities,
• If we go on the tracking system, nothing on the tracking system.
• If we go on the<01:34:48.719> on<01:34:48.960> the<01:34:49.120> tracking<01:34:
• , nothing on the on the tracking system, nothing on the<01:34:51.040> tracking<01:34:51.440>
• the tracking system. the tracking system.

Bills: HB1559, HB2012, HB2297, HB2122, HB2345, HB2398, HB2534, HB2621

Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development

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• And I just want to make sure that the entire state is tracking this. Thank you for your time.
• Now, I have not seen what these geofencing reverse orders look like, but I hope they're not tracking
• what was done with tracking warrants.
• tracking tracking what<01:14:41.920> we<01:14:42.480> are<01:14:42.880> what<01
• /c> what we are what was done with tracking what we are what was done with tracking warrants. warrants

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

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• Before I totally wrap up, I did want to mention that there are a few other issues that I am tracking,
• <00:40:05.839> I tracking issues about building codes.
• I tracking issues about building codes.
• including the 2025 legislation tracking including the 2025 legislation tracking list<00:40:26.720
• > that<00:40:26.960> I<00:40:27.200> track<00:40:27.520> or<00:40:27.760>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Nobody's going to be tracking anything because this is kind of a national organization.
• <01:06:17.960> anything Nobody's going to be tracking anything Nobody's going to be tracking
• I'm I'm not sure it tracks exactly, way.
• I'm I'm not sure it tracks exactly, but<01:18:45.280> you<01:18:45.440> know<01:18:45.600
• this bill and um our town tracking this bill and um our town recently<01:23:22.000> named<01:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Oonie, is the department tracking the effectiveness, or is there a way that the department is tracking
• So is there is the<01:01:30.559> department<01:01:31.040> tracking<01:01:31.599> the
• <01:01:32.000> dollars the department tracking the dollars the department tracking the dollars
• or not we can track whether or not<01:04:09.359> it's<01:04:09.599> working.
• There's no way to track calls this out.

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

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• Substitute positions, by nature, are not subject to the same tracking, attendance, or adjustments for
• <01:09:53.120> attendance subject to the same tracking attendance subject to the same tracking
• And, of course, substitute positions such as coaches typically don't involve attendance tracking, and
• And, of course, substitute positions such as coaches typically don't involve attendance tracking, and
• And, of course, substitute positions such as coaches typically don't involve attendance tracking, and

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• about addressing why they are missing school and providing the right supports to get them back on track
• address the underlying emotional and psychological barriers keeping them from school. them back on track
• this is where School them back on track this is where School social<00:13:52.240> workers<00:
• It tracks pretty closely. information so that we actually know uh information so that we actually know
• <00:49:24.520> pretty wealth inequality it tracks pretty wealth inequality it tracks pretty

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It also includes now the state's standard off-track wagering appendix as well. Thank you.
• Now, the state's standard off-track wagering appendix as well. Thank you. Any questions?

Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee held an informational hearing on four Tribal-State Gaming Compacts and amendments negotiated between Governor Newsom and federally recognized tribes. Chair Blanca Rubio emphasized that no formal vote would be taken because the Legislature cannot amend the compacts; the ratification bills are AB 1527 and SB 864. Matthew Lee, Senior Advisor for Tribal Negotiations, explained that the compacts were negotiated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and were structured to stay within the permissible subjects identified and clarified by the Ninth Circuit’s Chicken Ranch decision. Lee first described the Trinidad Rancheria compact, which would allow up to 1,200 gaming devices at up to three facilities and includes labor protections, minimum wage requirements, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation provisions, state regulatory cost recovery, and revenue-sharing terms for operations above 350 devices. He then discussed the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians amendment, which extends the existing compact while the tribe and state remain in federal court, preserving the status quo and adding the state’s standard off-track wagering appendix. For the Pinoleville-Pomo Nation amendment, Lee said the compact was updated to reflect current law and more recent state compacts by removing environmental review and family law provisions, narrowing tort protections, revising revenue-sharing and impact mitigation terms, and updating financial disclosure language. For the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Lee said the amendment similarly removed Chicken Ranch-related provisions, narrowed tort and facility definitions, added a commitment to bargain in good faith over any future new forms of class III gaming, and extended the compact through 2036. Sycuan Chairman Cody Martinez testified in support, noting the tribe’s long history in gaming, its employment of more than 3,000 people, and its desire to continue operating its casino resort. No opposition was voiced, and the committee took no vote.