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• in the hemp industry will now be under these same guidelines and rules, because that's how I'm interpreting
• in the hemp industry will now be under these same guidelines and rules, because that's how I'm interpreting
• Because that's how I'm interpreting it and reading it, whether it's a cannabinoid or not.
• I think that your interpretation is correct.
• And some states also, two states state that if you have prior military service and you are a permitted

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• My professional background is in higher education and public service.
• requires good judgment, compliance, accountability, and all those skills I will use to guide me in my service
• The bill outlines requirements for a motor vehicle booting service to boot a vehicle on private property
• If I may speak to the amendment, the language allows an alternative to the adult protective services
• All right. protective services registry.

Bills: SB1108, SB1205, SB1241, SB1286, SB1366, SB1431, SB1473, SB1477, SB1478, SB1479, SB1492, SB1517, SB1563, SB1586, SB1665, SB1671

Keywords: cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting

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• We have, um, an ASL interpreting program, um, on Thursday mornings.
• mornings we have an ASL uh interpreter mornings we have an ASL uh interpreter that<00:07:52.240>
• We are a service organization.
• <00:25:44.760> and<00:25:44.919> services provide financial support and services provide
• <00:38:24.119> to region we also offer various services to region we also offer various services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That is also our interpretation and also our key concern.
• Thank you That is our interpretation.
• c><00:12:52.040> our<00:12:52.160> key our interpretation and also our key our interpretation
• Thank you for your service, sir.
• Thank you for your service, sir. Thank you for your service, sir.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I've been in public service to Delaware for nearly 20 years.
• They are where public service feels the most meaningful.
• Welcome and thank you for giving of time of your mother, of your daughter, of your spouse, to service
• Welcome and thank you for giving of time of your mother, of your daughter, of your spouse, to service
• One, it has to do with statutory interpretation, constitutional or the Delaware Code.

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format and first considered two gubernatorial judicial appointments. Morgan T. Zurn, nominated to the Delaware Supreme Court, described her background in public service, the Court of Chancery, DOJ, and federal clerkship, and answered extensive questions about judicial philosophy, precedent, statutory interpretation, access to justice, AI and deepfakes, corporate law stability, civility, social media, and public confidence in the courts. Christy N. Vitola, nominated to be Commissioner of Family Court, discussed her Delaware upbringing, legal career in family law and child support, and experience with pro se litigants and high-volume dockets; she was questioned about handling family court cases efficiently, the best interests of the child, and correcting calculation errors. No votes on the nominations were taken during the portion shown. The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 443, concerning background checks for volunteers and mentors in the Department of Education’s mentoring program, was presented as a technical update to allow DOE to continue receiving wrap-back reports and to ensure mentors undergo state and federal criminal background checks. There was no public comment or committee debate on the bill. House Bill 431 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Representative Bush and Senator Hoffner, would allow composting of yard waste, food residue, and other organic materials to divert waste from landfills, extend landfill life, reduce disposal costs, support farmers by returning nutrients to the soil, and reduce methane emissions; it also preserves county/local control over siting and inspection. Senator Townsend asked whether composting was currently allowed, and Senator Hoffner explained that the bill would authorize it under the stated controls. No public comment was offered on either bill. At the close of the meeting, the chair noted that the bills and nominee backers had been circulated for signatures. Senator Hocker moved to adjourn, Senator Townsend seconded, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Day of Service.
• I want to note particularly the accessibility of the... ...interpretive trail loop.
• , like childcare murals or aging well service projects, such as paper mache.
• So, thank you so much for your service.
• The Voices magazine is a publication that promotes African interpretation.

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• Your interpretation, I mean, your intention there is to say, don't just let some interpretation, I mean
• service.
• Winton mentioned, trying to get them to just provide services.
• These services require additional staffing, materials, professional, and pathways.
• There are costs to providing that service.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• family members with the threshold amount for grant contracts of $100,000 or more and for goods and services
• <00:03:16.640> or<00:03:16.959> $250,000 more for goods or services or $250,000 more
• for goods or services or $250,000 or<00:03:18.080> more<00:03:18.239> for<00:03:18.480
• and 250,000 or more goods and services and 250,000 or more for<00:04:16.160> construction<00:
• Uh, the appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the service copy got sent to the wrong

Bills: SB2040, SB2248, SB2530, SB2732, SB2871, SB2919, SB3076, SB3300, SB3301

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

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• It does this by clarifying that any tourism improvement district service charge is not subject to the
• That's an important distinction, and that interpretation meant that it could be subject to sales tax,
• That's an important distinction, and that interpretation meant that it could be subject to sales tax,
• That's an important distinction, and that interpretation meant that it could be subject to sales tax,
• That's an important distinction, and that interpretation meant that it could be subject to sales tax,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,<01:01:52.240> Division of Health and Human Services, Division of Health and Human Services
• ,<01:02:32.240> Bureau<01:02:32.640> for and Human Services, Bureau for and Human Services
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• <01:27:53.679> the am licensed to give and interpret the am licensed to give and interpret
• get services. get services.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 22-FN, which would expand child care licensing background checks so the Department of Health and Human Services can receive fuller criminal history information, including pending charges and other non-conviction records, similar to the system already used for school staff. Grant Bossi, for Senator Pearl, and DHHS officials Melissa Clement and Christine Sheay testified in support, saying the bill closes a gap that can allow people with disqualifying charges to work with children. They explained that the FBI record is a snapshot in time, that juvenile records are not included, and that the bill would apply to child care programs including residential group homes. Questions focused on what “confidential criminal history” means and how often checks are repeated; DHHS said checks are done every five years or sooner if new charge information is received. The hearing on SB 22 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 23-FN, which would expand the child endangerment statute and remove the word “purposely” from part of the language. Senator Pat Long said the bill is intended to strengthen protection for children and allow more serious conduct to be charged appropriately. Testimony from law enforcement, including Executive Counselor Dave Wheeler, Sergeant Ryan Rooney of Nashua Police, and Nicholas Georgulis of Manchester Police, supported the bill as a way to distinguish routine misdemeanor cases from the most egregious abuse and neglect cases, such as children living in squalor or being exposed to severe danger. Wheeler and some members raised concerns that the language could be vague or overbroad and cited a prior Manchester firearm-in-a-car arrest as an example of possible unintended consequences; supporters responded that the bill still requires knowingly violating a duty of care and that the serious bodily injury or death standard limits its reach. Rooney also described a fentanyl overdose case involving an 11-year-old and said the current misdemeanor charge did not fully reflect the seriousness of the conduct. The committee recessed SB 23 briefly to open and close SB 161, then returned to SB 23, which remained under hearing with no final vote taken in the excerpt.

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• Chair, and thank you, Director Guthrie, for your service.
• for No Kings Day, providing services for the soccer, Providing services for No Kings Day, providing
• services for the soccer, humanitarian aid to Israel.
• This bill has nothing to do with how he interprets emergencies.
• This bill has nothing to do with how he interprets emergencies.

Bills: S7040, S0110, S0434, S0856

Keywords: property assessment, wind damage, home improvements, real estate, tax exemption, Florida statutes, ad valorem taxes, property listings, tax estimation, disclosure, Florida, residential property

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up three property-tax related bills before turning to a broader discussion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund. SB 434, which would prohibit counties from increasing a residential property’s assessed value because the owner installed wind mitigation measures, was presented by Senator Lee and reported favorably. CS for SB 110, which clarifies that holders of 98-year-or-longer residential leases remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends at death, was also reported favorably. SB 856, requiring online residential listing platforms to display estimated property taxes using prescribed calculation methods and not the current owner’s tax bill, drew support from property appraisers, Zillow representatives, and others and was reported favorably after questions about transparency and realtor obligations. The committee then considered SPB 7040, which would recreate and extend the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Senator DiCeglie and Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie argued the fund is needed for hurricane response, other natural and man-made emergencies, and reimbursement-based spending; they said the extension preserves legislative oversight that would otherwise lapse. Several senators questioned the use of the fund for immigration-related operations, detention facilities, and other non-disaster activities, as well as the lack of additional guardrails, reimbursement timing, and transparency. Guthrie said the division has used the fund for hurricanes, flooding, civil unrest, security operations, and other incidents, and that some reimbursements are still pending from the federal government. Public testimony on SPB 7040 was largely opposed. Speakers from the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Florida for All, and others argued the fund has been repurposed for immigration enforcement and detention-related spending rather than true emergencies, and raised concerns about deaths in detention and the absence of competitive bidding and oversight. Guthrie answered extensive questions about the South Florida and North Florida detention facilities, Operation Vigilant Sentry, State Guard support, reimbursement requests, equipment purchases, and legislative access to facilities. The committee did not take a final vote on SPB 7040 within the portion of the transcript provided.

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• 09.240> have y um next we have y um next we have um<00:11:11.920> AG<00:11:12.720> Service
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• The reason for this suggestion is that it's more succinct, less open to broad interpretation, and aligns
• and alignance with Broad interpretation and alignance with the<00:29:40.600> president<00:29:

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• services, educational testing services, transportation under the provisions of RSA 189:9, textbooks
• services, educational testing services, transportation under the provisions of RSA 189:9, textbooks
• services, educational testing services, transportation under the provisions of RSA 189:9, textbooks
• educational services at the local level. educational services at the local level.
• Is that how you are interpreting this? Is that how you are interpreting this?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• 25.680> the<00:49:25.839> Wyoming interpreting the statutes, the Wyoming interpreting the
• municipal services every day. Mr. municipal services every day. Mr.
• Imperial services runoff impact.
• <01:26:11.040> fees between taxes and service-based fees between taxes and service-based fees
• between taxes and service based fees. between taxes and service based fees. protect<01:26:57.840

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• and the documentation of um, services and the documentation of those<01:16:02.640> services.
• And if the district those services.
• All these a food service contract.
• administrative services. administrative services.
• I learned this in the service.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• are counted if received within 10 days, helping address recent changes in the United States Postal Service
• Every box must be sited, permitted, installed, secured, maintained, and serviced.
• Every box must be cited, permitted, installed, secured, maintained, and service.
• going to monkey around with the Postal Service,' then maybe this wouldn't be necessary.
• And they will result in increased language services for LEP communities in about a dozen counties.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I think the courts could interpret it that way, and I'm not a lawyer.
• I think the courts could interpret it that way, and I'm not a lawyer.
• I think the courts could interpret it that way, and I'm not a lawyer.
• <01:55:51.599> or<01:55:51.800> amenity of the service or amenity of the service or
• <02:00:17.360> or reduction of quality of services or reduction of quality of services or

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so that language has been interpreted in varying ways throughout the states.
• There were legal services provided to both the Senate and the House.
• There were legal services provided to both the Senate and the House.
• The invoice for these services, however, that's a matter of public record.
• The emails, to be clear... ...and they deal with constituent services.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with committee chairs explaining the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions’ role under Article 48 and outlining the process for initiative petition 25-14, H5-004, an act to improve access to public records. The first panel consisted of subject-matter experts. William Clark of the National Conference of State Legislatures gave an overview of public records laws across states, noting that all states have some form of open-records law but that exemptions for legislatures vary widely. He discussed common legislative exemptions, legislative privilege, and court cases showing that outcomes often turn on specific constitutional and statutory language. Rebecca Murray, General Counsel for the Secretary of the Commonwealth, described Massachusetts public records trends, saying state agency requests and appeals have risen sharply since the 2017 law update, with 2025 setting a record for appeals. She said the initiative would extend the public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s Office and add exemptions specific to those offices, while also noting resource concerns from the growing volume of requests and appeals.

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• May this day spark their hearts toward an avenue of service.
• He was appointed to Appropriations in 2021, where his focus shifted to human services.
• In 2021, where his focus shifted to human services.
• This, again, is offered through, or administered through, the National Park Service.
• Human service zones have a goal of family reunification. ...law requires of them now.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause. The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments. The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• day of employment, per each chair or per each notchair, in each possible discrepancy over the interpretation
• for the opportunity to raise these questions and issues of concern about the bill today. for interpretation
• can lead to for interpretation can lead to litigation<00:09:02.399> risks<00:09:02.800> and
• <00:09:57.279> of<00:09:57.440> these over the interpretation of these over the interpretation
• This can be especially true in certain industries such as retail, food service, and hospitality.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3796, as amended by a DE2 amendment, and the amendment was adopted on a voice vote. Representative Jones described the bill as creating a reasonable expectation that employees can sit when the nature of the work allows it, and said the DE2 clarified language with help from the Department of Labor and Industry and added a penalty for violations. She said the bill was inspired by constituents who work in a museum and by concerns about the health effects of prolonged standing, including back and leg pain, fatigue, cardiovascular issues, and pregnancy-related harms. Supporters testified that the bill would improve worker health and safety and reflect common-sense accommodations. A former Walker Arts Center union president described a dispute over stools for gallery assistants, saying workers were told they needed a doctor’s note to use them and that the union gathered signatures and other support after the employer restricted seating. A UFCW representative said seating makes ergonomic sense, can reduce injuries and workers’ compensation costs, and may reduce ADA-related issues, especially for cashiers. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, both of which argued the bill was too vague and could create compliance and litigation problems for employers. They raised questions about what counts as reasonable seating, adequate numbers of seats, and reasonable proximity, and worried about impacts on small businesses, tight workspaces, and industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, nursing, and meatpacking. Department of Labor and Industry staff explained that enforcement would likely begin with technical assistance and an inform-and-educate process, with investigations and possible penalties if compliance could not be achieved. Members also questioned statewide impact and fiscal effects. The chair laid over House File 3796 as amended for further discussion, with no final vote on the bill.