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• HB 1043 wisely authorizes two county pilots.
• Political subdivisions have the authority to do it.
• Educational institutions have the authority to do it.
• The current law, which you authored last session, Mr.
• The current law, which you authored last session, Mr.

Bills: HB111

Summary: The committee heard a long series of House bills, with most measures laid out by Senate sponsors and then left pending after brief public testimony. Early bills focused on construction and licensing issues, including HB 305 on prompt payment for public construction audits, HB 5093 on restoring public access to notary contact information, HB 2037 on updating landlord-tenant repair and security deposit rules, HB 4214 on a centralized public information request contact database, and HB 5435 exempting higher education institutions from a 90-day notice requirement for certain public-private partnership projects. Testimony was generally supportive on these bills, and no votes were taken; each was left pending. The committee also considered several transparency and regulatory bills. HB 111 would expand the Public Information Act to certain nonprofit state associations and narrow some attorney-client and working-paper exceptions, with supporters arguing it would improve oversight of public funds and critics questioning the scope and thresholds. HB 5129 would protect occupational license holders’ personal identifying information from disclosure without consent, HB 4350 would allow peace officers to redact personal information from online real property records, HB 4748 would authorize multiple-award state purchasing contracts, and HB 4765 would clean up code enforcement officer licensing rules. HB 4134 would allow motor vehicle creditors to charge limited fees for electronic payment options while requiring a free alternative, and HB 1043 would direct a study of blockchain-based property title records; both drew testimony, with some concern about the practical effects and vendor implications of the blockchain study. Several bills addressed insurance, workforce, and digital-asset regulation. HB 3520 would reduce the insurance coverage required for transportation network companies during the period when a driver is en route to pick up a passenger, drawing support from Texans for Lawsuit Reform and opposition from trial lawyers who argued the higher coverage better protects the public. HB 3320 would create a self-insurance pool for religious institutions, with TDI explaining it would still be regulated but operate under a special statutory framework. HB 4233 would modernize rules for digital asset service providers by removing certain auditor-access requirements and updating reporting and licensing provisions. HB 3923 would reduce bachelor’s-degree requirements for some state jobs, though Every Texan argued low pay, not degree requirements, is the main driver of turnover. HB 4518 would create a legal structure for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations tied to blockchain governance; business law experts opposed it as unnecessary and potentially risky, while crypto advocates supported it. Finally, HB 1803 would join an interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists, with supporters citing workforce shortages and opponents saying Texas already licenses quickly and that the compact could weaken state oversight. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly closed testimony and left bills pending, and a quorum was eventually established before later items were heard.

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• Paul Port Authority. The St.
• Paul Port Authority. The St.
• Paul Public Housing Authority.
• Paul Public Housing Authority.
• Paul Public Housing Authority.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• up, you sell some of it and you purchase up, you sell some of it and you purchase you<00:58:41.760
• If it goes down, you purchase a assets.
• It's just authorizing.
• Does she currently have<01:14:50.159> the<01:14:50.400> authority have the authority have
• And secondly, authority to do this.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But they won't be able to purchase any more, correct?
• So they actually would need to purchase another plot of land.
• Coming, so they actually would need to purchase another plot of land.
• districts to be able to purchase land removes...
• We can't wait until the need to purchase land to do our planning to build for schools.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for HB 123, which would change the process for converting a public school to a charter school by requiring approval from a majority of parents at the school, allow municipalities to apply to convert certain schools under limited circumstances, and address surplus school property in districts with declining enrollment. The sponsor said the bill is meant to give parents the primary say and to prevent districts from holding unused property. Opponents, including the Florida PTA, several members, and public speakers, argued the bill excludes teachers, school boards, and other stakeholders, could disenfranchise parents who do not live in the municipality, and could create enrollment, transportation, and equity problems. After debate, the bill passed 13-5 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard HB 597 on diabetes management in schools. The bill would allow school districts and charter schools to procure and store glucagon pens for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia, permit trained personnel to administer them, require 911 to be called after use, and add limited liability protections. The sponsor said the medication is inexpensive and could save lives for the roughly 7,000 diabetic K-12 students in Florida. An amendment clarified that public and charter schools are both covered. The bill drew support from the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Florida PTA, and members from both parties praised the measure. It passed unanimously and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, which would add walking along freeways, expressways, and their ramps as a hazardous condition requiring bus service for elementary students within two miles of school. The sponsor described personal examples of children walking near dangerous roads and said the bill is intended to prevent injuries and deaths. An amendment narrowed the language by deleting “state highway.” Public testimony included a parent who described her child being hit by a car and urged broader coverage, while members raised concerns about bus shortages and fiscal impact. Most members spoke in support, emphasizing student safety, and the bill was reported favorably after debate.

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• Today, more than 725,000 SSI recipients, or about 64% of SSI recipients in California, can now purchase
• That waiver authority is currently approved through September of 2026, and we do intend to request a
• Joint authors and co-authors on.
• benefits are used to purchase fruits and veggies at an authorized retailer. $10 million was allocated
• This represents 37% of the network's food purchasing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• THE LEGISLATURE GIVES THE AUTHORITY LAST WE HAVE DONE MANY SMALL FARMS.
• THE LEGISLATURE GIVES THE AUTHORITY LAST YEAR TO, UP TO A $5 MILLION PURCHASE WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE TO
• WE ARE COMPLETELY REVOLUTIONIZED THE WAY THAT WE AUTHORIZE THE PERMIT.
• I ACTUALLY WAS THE AUTHOR OF THE PRODUCERS MANUAL 20 YEARS AGO.
• IN THE RECENT MONTHS, 6-8, WE HAVE AUTHORIZED TO HAVE AN ON-SITE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• c> Representative I recognize the author, Representative I recognize the author, Representative Niska
• c> Representative I recognize the author, Representative I recognize the author, Representative Schumacher
• , I recognize the bill author, I recognize the bill author, Representative<00:27:01.280> Sexton
• author Representative Anderson.
• And the chief author of this Speaker.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The chamber received Senate messages announcing a joint convention for the governor’s message and transmitting Senate Files 1251, 3769, and 3868. The House also introduced House Files 4868 through 4933 and adopted committee reports and comparison report motions without objection. The Rules Committee placed several bills on the calendar and required pre-filing of amendments for specified measures. On the calendar, the House passed Senate File 3602, which enacts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act and expands electronic signing to estate planning documents beyond wills. Supporters said it would help people who are homebound, hospitalized, or in rural areas and reduce uncertainty for banks and hospitals about electronically signed powers of attorney and health care directives. The bill passed 134-0. The House also passed House File 3516, a Board of Dentistry policy bill that updates licensure language, allows retired dentists to serve low-income uninsured patients, and increases the number of dental hygienists a dentist may collaborate with from four to eight; it passed 134-0. The House then passed House File 3528, a technical barbering bill that reduces training and retesting burdens, gives the board more testing flexibility, repeals duplicative rules, clarifies that waxing is not barbering, and makes other fee and registration changes; it passed 134-0. House File 3718, updating veterinary medicine and veterinary technology statutes, was amended to restore board seal language and then passed 134-0 as amended. Supporters said it modernizes definitions and standards, recognizes licensed veterinary technicians, and may help address veterinary shortages, especially in greater Minnesota. Finally, the House passed Senate File 3402, which broadens who may serve as a medical consultant for Community Health Boards to include additional licensed professionals such as DOs, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; it passed 134-0. The chamber also considered several motions to move bills between committees, including referrals involving veterans, education, health, and psilocybin-related legislation. A motion to suspend the rules for House File 4487 was presented, and the bill was described as providing a one-time $1 billion property tax rebate or credit, but the transcript cuts off during extended debate on that motion before any final disposition is shown.

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• The New Hampshire Housing Authority Corporation represents the state's public housing authorities and
• , city of Keen's public housing authority, city of Keen's public housing authority, and<00:43:50.319
• <00:43:53.119> Corporation's Housing Authority Corporation's Housing Authority Corporation's
• Hampshire Housing Authority Corporation Hampshire Housing Authority Corporation represents<00:43
• And all with measurable impacts on both Hampshire's housing authorities have Hampshire's housing authorities

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Program for the local food purchasing assistance grants, which allows food shelves and food hubs to purchase
• This policy change is intended to introduce a new market that schools can participate in by purchasing
• The eligibility requirements I took from the local food purchasing grants from the federal programs,
• I can only base it on how many producers are using the local food purchasing assistance grants, and I
• That is the custom and usage that's usually given to an author on these bills.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• So those are the amendments the author has accepted.
• AB 2263 will give the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority the statutory authority to build affordable
• So just for, because it says here this bill would allow you or authorize you to purchase or acquire property
• I'll turn it back for the author to close.
• Continue to work with the author.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with AB 2002, which would clarify and extend the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 1.0) grant program to support regional governments, cities, and counties with housing element planning and technical assistance. Supporters from SCAG and CalCOG said REAP helped jurisdictions meet housing obligations and build capacity, while the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns the bill could create additional local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments, including emergency and permanent regulations, suballocation to subregions, and a three-year expenditure deadline. The bill was moved on a do-pass-as-amended basis and kept on call, along with the consent calendar. AB 1684 would bar homeowners associations from restricting a homeowner’s ability to install, use, or replace a home cooling system. Supporters argued cooling is a health and safety necessity during extreme heat, especially for vulnerable residents, while opposition from the Community Associations Institute said the bill needed more clarity on electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement of equipment. Committee amendments were summarized to require licensed electrical contractors where permits are needed, preserve HOA authority over unpermitted or unsafe installations, and require disclosure to buyers. The bill was approved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Senate Judiciary and kept on call. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes after the entitlement process begins, except for certain health, safety, and environmental exceptions. Supporters said it would reduce delays and costs in housing development, while special districts and water agencies opposed unless amended, warning the bill could improperly freeze later state, regional, or federal requirements. Senators raised concerns about overbreadth and operational conflicts, but the bill was moved do-pass as amended to Senate Local Government and kept on call. The committee also heard and advanced AB 2263, authorizing the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee housing with a preference for employees and annual reporting; AB 2270, which would adjust tax credit scoring for farmworker housing to reflect rural realities; AB 2118, which would refine AB 2011 streamlined approval rules for mixed-use and affordable housing; and AB 2050, the HOA reserve-funding bill, which would require associations to build reserves over time and add notice and safeguards, but drew opposition over enforcement and foreclosure concerns. Each of those bills was moved forward with amendments and kept on call for absent members.

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• Questions are asked: Does the five-year-old child purchase and prepare food with the parents?
• Well, my answer was no, they don't purchase and prepare food.
• Food, they eat the purchased and prepared food, but they do not purchase it.
• Federal law explicitly preserves states' authority.
• Giving them the ability to have authorized prescriptions and treatment plans.

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• additional devices to meet the purchase additional devices to meet the demands<00:47:08.559> of
• new Omni ballot systems that purchase new Omni ballot systems that will<00:47:15.880> replace
• <00:53:31.359> and towards election equipment purchases and towards election equipment purchases
• Some of the examples were purchases. Some jurisdictions paid for meals for their election judges.
• Election signs were purchased, privacy boards, and voting booths were purchased.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• “For cooperative purchasing construction services for the Stuttgart School District.
• It says total projected is $735,000, but total authorized is $1.1 million.
• It says total projected is $735,000, but total authorized is $1.1 million.
• This is a one-time purchase. I think it's on page 22. I think it's on page 22 in the packet.
• So we purchased a license for the application that you're using now? Yes, ma'am.

Summary: The meeting began with a prayer, approval of the prior minutes, and a February 2026 revenue report from Carlos Silva of the Bureau of Legislative Research. He reported gross revenues of $5.36 billion and net collections of $4.5 billion, both above the prior year, and said the updated forecast showed a larger expected surplus than before. Members asked about declines in some tax categories, natural gas severance fees, and possible effects of inflation and international conflict; Silva generally attributed the changes to timing issues, prior tax cuts, refund activity, and price fluctuations, and said he could not speculate on future impacts. The committee then heard and adopted several subcommittee reports, including the Executive Committee, Administrative Rules, Claims Review, Game and Fish State Police, Higher Education, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Occupational Licensing Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and APER filings. Most reports were approved without objection. One budget classification transfer for the Commissioner of State Lands was reviewed and failed. The review report also led to discussion of several contracts, including DHS staffing contracts and a Department of Education security contract, with some items held or separated for individual votes. A major portion of the meeting focused on DHS and state staffing contracts for the Human Development Centers, Arkansas State Hospital, and related facilities. DHS officials said the contracts were on track against seven-year projections, but members expressed concern about heavy reliance on contract labor, vacancy rates, and the need to move workers onto state payrolls. Officials said they were preparing a recruitment and retention plan and described staffing levels, vacancies, and turnover. Members also questioned contract projections and federal-state funding matches, and several urged faster action to reduce contract labor costs. The committee also discussed a Department of Commerce reduction-in-force affecting the Division of Services for the Blind and Employment and Training. Secretary Hugh McDonald said the cuts were driven by funding shortfalls, over-obligation of funds, and federal issues, and that 27 positions would be permanently eliminated while furloughed employees would be recalled. Members raised concerns about service impacts, board appointments, and the division’s fiscal management. The meeting ended after the personnel report was adopted and APER was filed as reviewed, followed by adjournment.

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• This is file item 1, AB 728, authored by Assemblymember Lee.
• That authorizes them currently to prior.
• Please. consider adding me as a co-author.
• I'm authorized to give them each one.
• The state does have delegated authority from EPA. have the residual designation authority these facilities

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Bring an amendment forward to the HHS budget to give them the authority to do that.
• We just moved that continuing spending authority into the...
• Section 5 is the motor carrier electronic permit fund transfer authorization.
• Section 7 is to carry over authority for a $45,000 grant.
• The patrol resells the used handguns before they purchase the new ones.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee began with roll call and a brief update on remaining work, then took up Senate Bill 2213, the “science of math” bill. Members clarified that the appropriation for the program was not included in the DPI budget and would remain attached to the policy bill for now. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a do pass recommendation, 21-2. The committee next considered Senate Bills 2036 and 2037, both juvenile justice/Human Services bills involving mental health and criminal responsibility evaluations for minors. Testimony explained that the bills create new processes and require DHS to contract with specialized providers, with appropriations of $500,000 in 2036 and $300,000 in 2037. Members debated whether the funding should come from existing DHS resources or remain as separate appropriations, and whether the programs were one-time or ongoing. The committee adopted amendments on both bills and then recommended both do pass, with 2036 passing 14-6 and 2037 passing 17-4. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2021, the Information Technology Department budget. Representative Bosch outlined major themes in the budget, including migration from PeopleSoft and the mainframe, onboarding/off-boarding automation, double-counting of IT spending, and the transition of education technology from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. Members also discussed a study amendment related to a statewide enterprise resource planning system, and added language on grant management and compliance management. The committee adopted the amendments and gave the budget a do pass recommendation, 20-0-3. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2011, the Highway Patrol budget. Representative Pyle explained the House changes, including shifting some one-time costs to the motor carrier electronic permit fund, funding for body armor, breath tests, road course resurfacing, fleet costs, handgun replacement, and carryover authority for federal technology funds. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the budget 21-0-2. The committee then began Senate Bill 2399, a Human Services bill on Medicaid reimbursement for psychiatric residential treatment facilities, but deferred action after testimony from a facility representative and committee discussion about therapeutic leave days, reimbursement rates, and whether a cap on reimbursable days should be set in statute or rule. The chair said the committee would seek more information from DHS and take the bill up the next day.

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• installation goal two is authorizing installation goal two is authorizing retail<01:38:40.599>
• So a caregiver could purchase from a dispensary up to 20 ounces.
• So a caregiver could purchase from a dispensary up to 20 ounces.
• And the concern is that that authority for that kind of size could be abused and...
• <02:03:00.079> these opportunity to be able to purchase these opportunity to be able to purchase

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee met on March 19, 2025, and first heard SB 137 SD2 HD1 relating to electric utilities. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the Public Utilities Commission said they stood on their written comments, IBEW Local 1260 supported the bill, and Ulupono Initiative also supported it. Hawaiian Electric supported the intent but asked for an amendment, saying the bill’s definition of “acquiring entity” was too broad and could unintentionally cover purely local utility transactions. A later witness from Life of the Land supported the bill only if the merger/acquisition language were removed, arguing the PUC would not have a workable mechanism to let a cooperative intervene in a utility sale process. Committee members questioned whether the bill could still work without that section, and Ulupono said it was open to clarifying language but did not seek to remove the provision; the discussion ended without a vote in the excerpt provided. The committee then took up SB 1220 SD2 relating to a renewable gas tariff. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the PUC again stood on written comments. HGas strongly supported the measure, saying it would create a faster, more cost-effective path for a voluntary renewable gas tariff without requiring a full rate case, while preserving PUC oversight and consumer protections. The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas also supported the bill, emphasizing that it would expand consumer choice and help Hawaii’s clean energy goals while keeping the program voluntary and shielding non-participating customers from costs. Henry Curtis of Life of the Land opposed the bill, arguing that HGas already had an active rate case and could have raised the issue there, and that the proposal did not increase renewable gas supply or speed up acquisition; he called it a gimmick. In response, HGas said the bill was mainly a mechanism to speed filing and that the details would be worked out in a PUC docket. Committee members pressed HGas on whether the measure would actually add renewable gas, what source would be used, and whether customers would simply be paying more for the same gas; HGas said it had two projects in development, including banagrass and hydrogen-related work, and that the tariff would be a voluntary opt-in rate for customers seeking renewable natural gas to meet sustainability goals. No vote was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• They tie back to the authorization within the law. So, um, which authorization?
• I'm also authorized uh the Senate.
• We wouldn't inspection authority.
• authority within RSA 47. authority within RSA 47.
• authorized to accept that information. authorized to accept that information.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Paul Port Authority for 27 years.
• Here are my few key takeaways: we are a lending authority. We do not provide grants.
• <00:11:19.600> and communities lending authorities and communities lending authorities and
• <00:43:12.160> if irresponsibly as a funding Authority if irresponsibly as a funding Authority
• We are a funding authority who gives loans.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, for example, the Health Care Authority is requesting judicial liaisons.
• Unfortunately, many of them have authority and use that authority. to charge for those lists of licensees
• their authorizing acts that give them the ability.
• We were able to identify and purchase the land.
• Then legislative counsel has the authority to not reauthorize something squirrely.

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• I have with me Secretary Kari Armijo of the Health Care Authority and Deputy Secretary Colin Baio, and
• They would have to purchase some freezers. Has there been a lot of discussion with them?
• They would have to purchase some freezers.
• Goes to the Health Care Authority. Why is it not going to CYFD?
• , from CYFD to the Health Care Authority, but also any of the additional interventions.

Keywords: 996, all