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• The independent auditors' report expresses an unmodified opinion on the financial statements of the Fayette
• two, no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses relating to the audit of the financial statements
• <01:10:58.400> that categorically disagree with that categorically disagree with that statement
• > that's<01:10:59.199> not<01:10:59.360> about<01:10:59.520> student statement
• that's not about student statement that's not about student achievement.<01:11:00.640> We<01:

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber also received a House message that House Bill 96 had passed and requested concurrence. During second reading, Senate Bills 17, 34, 39, and 181 were reported and sent to the Rules Committee, and Senate Resolution 56 was introduced honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig for their mission service. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 27, which would allow local governing bodies, after consulting with a coroner and making a 30-day effort to locate next of kin, to choose cremation rather than burial for indigent decedents; it also preserved options for religious organizations to take possession of a body. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 35-0. Senate Bill 30, dealing with the Motor Vehicle Commission’s restricted fee account and allowing unused funds to carry forward for commission operations, also passed unanimously 35-0. Senate Bill 40, concerning public library district boards of trustees, was amended by committee substitute and passed 34-1 after debate. Supporters said it would return county library board appointments to local officials and speed appointments, while opponents argued it could politicize libraries and weaken their independence; several members explained their votes, including concerns from library advocates and a defense that the bill still allowed local boards to seek advice. Senate Bill 76, which limits school boards from increasing occupational license taxes above the base 0.5% until a county reaches a population of 500,000, was also amended by committee substitute and passed after its sponsor argued it responded to a disputed Fayette County tax increase and would restore transparency and public trust.

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• Or you hear a false statement by a Mobility executive and you buy Mobility stock. ...to arbitration.
• Or you hear a false statement by a Mobility executive and you buy Mobility stock.
• Just finish my statement. I'll be different out.
• This is a rhetorical statement.
• DOJ intervened with a statement of interest in support of the plaintiff. The bill...

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee without quorum at first, then later established quorum and continued hearing several bills. SB 27, the annual CARE Court cleanup bill, would require courts to consider CARE referral for certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial, combine some hearings, allow limited data sharing among licensed medical professionals, and expand eligibility to include mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would clarify the meaning of “clinically stabilized,” streamline the process, and help more severely ill people receive treatment; opponents argued it would expand CARE Court too broadly, strain county resources, and divert attention from housing and voluntary services. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 82, dealing with so-called “infinite arbitration clauses,” would limit consumer contract arbitration provisions to disputes arising from the product or service actually purchased. The author and supporters said the bill would stop companies from forcing arbitration in unrelated claims and would not ban arbitration itself. Opponents from business and banking groups argued the language was too restrictive, could create litigation over related transactions, and should be clarified as prospective only. The committee approved the bill and placed it on call after a roll call vote. The committee then heard two reparations-related bills. SB 437 would direct CSU to develop a genealogical methodology and framework for verifying descendants of enslaved people, with oversight, reporting, and guardrails tied to recently allocated state funding. Supporters said the bill would create a fair, evidence-based process; opponents, including professional genealogists and reparations advocates, argued the work is already well understood, the bill is unnecessary, and it could delay action. SB 518 would create a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery within state government, with divisions for genealogy, property reclamation, outreach, and legal affairs. Supporters framed it as needed infrastructure to implement reparations recommendations; opponents objected to locating it in the Department of Justice, warned about data privacy and law enforcement control, and criticized the inclusion of broader communities. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 52, the End AI Rent Hikes Act, which would prohibit the use of algorithms to collude on and artificially inflate rental prices; the author and supporters described it as a response to AI-assisted rent fixing in California’s housing market.

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• Um, I heard a statement from the good representative that you have plenty of funding.
• Uh, that is an accurate statement.
• Um I heard a statement you as always.
• <01:03:34.319> We<01:03:34.559> we Uh that is an accurate statement.
• We we Uh that is an accurate statement.

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• Assembly member El Huari, would you like to make a closing statement?
• Sarah Brennan, correcting her previous statement, with Valor U.S., in respectful opposition.
• As we move forward, I wholeheartedly agree with the author's statement that she issued last night.
• Assembly Member Brian, would you like to make a closing statement? Yes, absolutely.
• Assemblymember Flora, would you like to make a closing statement?

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

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• , closing statement, and enjoy doing the trial and playing a lawyer.
• You can make an opening statement if you like. I'll use this chair if that's okay. Yes.
• Considering the time, I stand strongly supported and on my statement. Thank you so much. Okay.
• Um, you're up, and you're welcome to make an opening statement like the others.
• statement like the others. Thank you. statement like the others. Thank you.

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Summary: The committee hearing covered three judicial confirmations for the First Circuit family court. The first nominee, Maria F. Penn, was introduced for confirmation to a six-year term as a district family court judge. Testimony from family law attorneys and the Hawaii State Bar Association was strongly supportive, emphasizing her courtroom demeanor, preparation, knowledge of family law, respect for litigants and counsel, and ability to manage emotionally difficult family court matters. Judge Penn also spoke about her background, including her legal career, prior service as a PDM family court judge, and her view that family court requires both legal judgment and empathy. The chair noted that the committee would not vote that day and would take up votes the next morning. The second nomination was Wilson Aunga for a district family court judgeship. Supporters described his character, community involvement, and suitability for family court, including testimony from the Honolulu prosecutor, longtime friends, classmates, community members, and others. Speakers highlighted his work with youth, his leadership in the prosecutor’s office, his calm and impartial temperament, and his commitment to education and public service. The chair reported 105 supporters, no opposition, and one comment from the Hawaii State Bar Association. Additional testimony continued from members of the public, including a speaker discussing mental health and personal support for Aunga. Throughout the hearing, the chair enforced a two-minute limit on oral testimony and explained that the committee was short on time and would recess as needed. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair announced that voting would occur the following day in the same room.

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• Speaker and gentlemen, that's why it's unfriendly and that's why I am here to make that statement.
• What we are hearing from the governor's own statement is that she wants New Mexico to be an abortion
• We only have the history of what the governor has said in recent statements.
• Speaker and gentlelady, that statement about OBGYNs is not the case.
• So, I do not agree with the statement that you just made.

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• And just a short statement, I think, that summarizes this legislation very well.
• Did you hear that statement? Babies in the womb are crying out for prenatal health care.
• on abortion, a statement about a woman's right to choose, but to be very clear, this bill is not about
• I will withdraw that statement. I sit on Children's Families, Chair. I sincerely apologize.
• I will withdraw that statement. I sit on Children's Families.

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Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen law enforcement officers with a moment of silence, and several members gave farewell remarks for departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including student groups, interns, a former representative, and the University of Missouri wheelchair basketball team. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports before acting on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. The sponsor explained the Senate amendment was a technical correction to an online age-verification provision related to pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The chamber also considered the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health plan measure that modernizes pooled-plan language and adds a 12-month contraception coverage provision while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff requirement. After debate on the conference report and a severability clause, the House adopted the report 120-26 and then third-read and passed the bill 119-27. Finally, the House debated Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program allowing schools to optionally place specially trained personnel with narrow law-enforcement authority on campus. Debate focused heavily on school safety, local control, training standards, liability, funding, and whether the proposal would improve protection or instead increase the presence of guns in schools. Supporters argued it would give districts another optional safety tool, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, while opponents said schools need more mental health and educational resources rather than armed personnel and raised concerns about training, child development, and unintended harm. The House adopted an amendment clarifying the program after a 96-46 vote, but the transcript cuts off before final passage of the bill.

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• . >> But it makes me reflect on the statement that we know, and you have been such a navigator of this
• statement, the days are long, but the years are short.
• that we know, and and you the statement that we know, and and you have<01:39:09.160> been<01:
• <01:39:10.480> this have been such a navigator of this have been such a navigator of this statement
• , statement, statement, the<01:39:12.800> days<01:39:13.040> are<01:39:13.160> long,

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• I just want to get a clarification from Senator Xiong on one of his statements in describing the bill
• But, you're asking for 3 million and you kind of made the statement that if you don't get it, the project
• But, you're asking for 3 million and you kind of made the statement that if you don't get it, the project
• that if you don't get made the statement that if you don't get it,<00:21:40.200> the<00:21:40.320
• He added that, because of the last statement, it makes him wonder if the money that's gone in there is

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• And my earlier statement about I don't care about, you know, the organizations and what I care about
• Statement, Mr. Chair, at all.
• I mean, I couldn't agree more with everybody's statements you made today.
• mean I couldn't agree more with I mean I couldn't agree more with everybody's<01:13:07.440> statements
• everybody's statements you made today. everybody's statements you made today.

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• It allows the admissibility of statements of children under 16.
• It allows the admissibility of statements of children under 16.
• you that I personally represented people on, that actually those things happened, but people made statements
• :58.320> I'm<00:18:58.640> gonna<00:18:59.200> do >> but people made statements
• I'm gonna do >> but people made statements.

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• <00:33:33.640> on<00:33:33.800> this<00:33:34.360> um part honestly a statement
• on this um part honestly a statement on this um particular<00:33:35.600> question,<00:33:36.120
• This is a general statement in terms of moving the needle for outcomes across the board.
• This is a general uh statement<01:06:31.560> in<01:06:31.680> terms<01:06:32.000> of
• of moving the needle statement in terms of moving the needle for<01:06:33.640> outcomes<01:06

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Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board met on January 12, 2026, to approve the December 10, 2025 minutes and continue finalizing its findings and recommendations. Members reviewed findings on administrative inefficiencies, Medicaid and workforce participation under HR 1, Medicaid budget growth, rural health transformation fund development, and provider tax/state-directed payment changes. The board approved a motion to change “pilot” to “partnership” in the workforce-related recommendation, and also adopted a technical amendment clarifying overlapping HCBS services by removing reference to adult daycare waiver services and revising the language to focus on reducing duplication, simplifying provider contracting, and standardizing processes across programs. A separate technical correction was noted to change “DMS” to “DPH” in the rural health transformation finding, to be handled in the final edits. Several findings drew discussion but no final substantive vote during the meeting. On the rural health transformation fund, Dr. Berg said Kentucky had done well in federal funding and noted limits on what could be shared publicly, while Commissioner Lee said a public website had been created and recommended the department reference be changed to the Department for Public Health. Finding five prompted extended discussion about provider taxes, state-directed payment reductions under HR 1, and whether the board should address the relationship between actuarial studies, MCO payments, and actual provider reimbursement more directly. Senator Meredith and others argued for a broader, more transparent baseline review of rates across provider groups, while Commissioner Lee said CMS will require certain fee schedule comparisons to Medicare beginning July 1, 2026, and that quarterly expenditure reports already go to LRC. The board did not finish resolving finding five during the meeting and agreed to return to it after staff prepared more explicit language. Members also discussed the possibility of an all-payers claims database as a better way to understand what is being paid across payers and services. No final vote on the full findings package was taken in the portion of the meeting provided, but the board did adopt the noted amendments and continued working through the remaining language.

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• In a video statement issued by Zuckerberg in conjunction with Meta's announcement, he noted, in regard
• Our concern is that this is a claim statement that is declaratory of existing law.
• If the Legislature wants to make an affirmative statement in A1, that's one thing.
• And I don't want that as a blanket statement on a lot of my community that spent the morning traveling
• In that case, a union agent made statements at a deposition that they were aware of multiple witnesses

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• We ask for tax returns or your financial statements. we register annually also gives the uh I we register
• We ask for tax returns or your financial statements. Oh, okay.
• 24:21.120> financial for tax returns or your financial for tax returns or your financial statements
• And then so the statements. Oh, okay.
• this is does DOA want to stay within this this<00:25:16.160> bill There's been a lot of statements

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Summary: The joint committees met on March 19, 2025, to hear HB 966 HD2, which would create statewide standards for agricultural tourism in counties that adopt ag-tourism ordinances. The bill would require registration with county planning departments, require ag-tourism to remain tied to an active farming operation, and end the activity when the agricultural use stops except in limited circumstances. Testimony from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kualoa Ranch, and the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was generally supportive of the bill’s intent, with several witnesses emphasizing that agritourism can help farm viability, food security, and public education about agriculture. The Hawaii Farm Bureau and several other testifiers supported agritourism but urged strong guardrails, minimal statewide standards, and deference to county home rule. They said agriculture should remain the primary activity, warned against adding burdens to farmers and ranchers, and suggested better enforcement and agricultural expertise within county planning departments. Phil Weber and others argued for objective standards, such as minimum revenue or work-performed thresholds, annual reporting, and clearer compliance tools, and cautioned that the bill’s termination exemption could be too broad if not tightened. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill should apply to Department of Agriculture lands, especially ag park lands, and to DLNR lands. Department of Agriculture staff explained that ag park lands currently do not allow agritourism, while non-ag park lands under Act 90 allow limited related activity tied to farm production, with revenue limits and other conditions. Members and witnesses debated how to define and measure agritourism, how to enforce county rules, and whether to exempt ag park parcels or otherwise clarify that existing DOA rules would control. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the chair requested follow-up language from DOA to address possible exemptions and clarify the bill’s application.

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• Senator Kupec, do you have any additional statement or words you'd like to say before we have any questions
• Senator Kupec, do you have any additional statement or words you'd like to say before we have any questions
• Senator Kupec, do you have any additional statement or words you'd like to say before we have any questions
• Senator Kupec, do you have any additional statement or words you'd like to say before we have any questions
• Senator Kupec, do you have any additional statement or words you'd like to say before we have any questions

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• I have a very similar statement with respect to line item 131.
• Otherwise, it's just a statement. Thank you very much, Chatfield.
• You on that statement. I know what it does, and that's the Public Education Reform Fund.
• You know, the statement was made that it's going to take years to fix the regulatory issues.
• And that statement was made earlier. It impacts every aspect of business, I think.

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• So, this isn’t a question; it’s more just a statement.
• I'll take the floor statements for each of these measures.

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• So anyone have any statement for you?
• If you have a statement, I just made one so you might as well, you know, if you want. Let's go.

Bills: SB127, SB456, SB482, SB659, SB739, SB816, SB1234, SB1666, SB1886, SB1980, SB2580, SB2611, SB2693, SB2776

Keywords: child abuse, reporting obligation, statute of limitations, negligence, legal professionals, human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, smuggling, human trafficking, felony offenses, law enforcement, authorized peace officer, peace officer definition, tracking equipment, communications access, electronic surveillance, cell phone records

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• THE PROPOSED BILL PROVIDES FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON THE PETITION FORM AS
• SENATOR GRALL, I REALIZE WE ARE REACTING TO YOUR STATEMENT WHEN YOU READ WITH THE BILL WAS ALL ABOUT

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• This approach aligns with both CDC statements, public health reality, and biblical values, as the Bible
• This bill would also require a brief factual statement explaining what this is.
• This bill would also require a brief factual statement explaining what the symbol means so consumers
• way, possibly with clear and conspicuous notices in the restaurant, ...or with a concise on-menu statement
• of the ACA, and even though recently the federal government has essentially said, and I'll read a statement

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