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• For the first time in a long time, you feel a flicker of hope.
• multiple times a week. multiple times a week.
• same time. same time.
• During that time, we faced closed doors, long wait times, disjointed care, and at times nowhere to go
• wait<01:06:12.720> times, closed doors, long wait times, closed doors, long wait times

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I appreciate you taking time to appear before this committee.
• But again, if they resign, that file will get flagged.
• While they are pending decertification, we flag their file.
• And I wasn't, at the time I was elected, but I chose to file a report as a citizen, just like anybody
• may lose... ...give the wrong person a hard time.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• the timing is 2019 but at this time the timing is critical<00:14:03.920> that<00:14:04.040>
• He thanked the committee for its time and said he was there to offer support for House File 1012.
• today to offer our support of house time today to offer our support of house file file file 1012<01:
• Thank you for your time.
• Thank you for your time.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that they file.
• Thank you for your time.
• If time permits, if time does not permit, then I would encourage 9-1-1 calls.
• Thank you for the extra time.
• and time again.

Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6, SB 6, SB 10, SB 16

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life

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• stays in the same hands for a long time. stays in the same hands for a long time.
• Uh we have seen time and time again what Uh we have seen time and time again what has<00:37:25.040
• filing, it should actually be file. filing, it should actually be file.
• filing that they can file you mean dual filing that they can file also<01:20:51.520> with also
• >> We think at this time we didn't ask for an appropriation at this time.

Bills: SB2041

Keywords: land court, real property, legal documents, bureau of conveyances, judicial confirmation, property registration, working group, Hawaii Revised Statutes, reform, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees. The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments. Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's a little odd, frankly, because while the report is filed by December 1st, there's no defined time
• filed on time going forward.
• filed on time going forward.
• filed on time<01:26:54.880> going<01:26:55.199> forward.
• We're going to make sure those are filed on time going forward.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first adopted the September 5 minutes and then approved the remaining consent calendar items after removing several bills for separate consideration, including 25-252, 25-248, 25-251, and 25-253. The committee then took up 25-252 from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, where members asked about the arts tax credit program, staffing, and volunteer coordination. Department representatives said the program had recently been authorized, forms had been finalized, three of six laid-off staff had been rehired through a federal grant, and the agency was now trying to recruit participants. Members also discussed whether tax-credit-raised funds could count as federal match; the department said they could not, because federal rules require state dollars. The item was adopted. The committee next considered 25-248 from the Department of Safety, which was described as a technical correction moving funds from equipment to hardware and software after consultation with the Department of Administrative Services. A member asked about “buy American” waivers, and the department said it would follow up with more information. The item was adopted. The committee then approved 25-251 from the Department of Administrative Services, which included discussion of ongoing problems with Anthem’s retiree health plan mail-order pharmacy. Department staff said many issues were tied to implementation changes and prescription renewal rules, that some complaints were being resolved through the vendor and the retiree health office, and that the contract would be rebid in the coming year, likely causing further changes. On 25-253 from the Department of Health and Human Services, members questioned the department’s September 5 health alert and whether it diverged from CDC guidance. DHHS said the alert was an annual evidence-based guideline for respiratory virus season and immunizations, largely aligned with CDC recommendations, and that some differences reflected timing and population-specific guidance. The item was adopted. The committee then heard 25-237 from the Department of Justice on the annual litigation fund request. Attorney General John Formela said the request was about $4.3 million, roughly 40% below last year and below the five-year average, with major costs tied to YDC civil and criminal litigation and some DHHS class actions. A member criticized the large increase over the budgeted $350,000 and said the budgeting approach should be corrected in the next cycle. Another member asked about YDC settlement reductions; the attorney general said confidentiality limited specifics, but explained that under the new statute the office had accepted well over half of administrator awards, rejected some, and negotiated lower amounts in others while still resolving most cases. The item remained under discussion at the end of the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Under our current file-and-use system, which began in 2003, insurers submit rate files to the TDI and
• over and over again, or 4.9% filings over and over again.
• At the time, most people, as you know, had the HOB form. Correct.
• I'll be brief, I know we've got a limited time. This is Senate Bill 2530.
• Members, the last time they needed to use the reinsurance was after Ike in 2008.

Bills: SB1642, SB1643, SB2530

Keywords: Texas Department of Insurance, commission appointments, insurance regulation, oversight, consumer advocacy, insurance rates, property insurance, commercial automobile insurance, rate approval, consumer protection, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, administrative penalties, coastal counties, 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate File 3893. Second reading.
• And Senator Dreheim votes I. take the role on House File 3556 for take the role on House File 3556 for
• at that time.
• >> Any other discussion on Senate file >> Any other discussion on Senate file number
• <00:37:09.680> to<00:37:09.839> ban So Senate file 3868 seeks to ban So Senate file

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, confirmed a quorum, and then moved through routine business including first reading and referral of Senate File 5019 to the Health and Human Services Committee, along with referral of Senate resolutions 73 to 75 to Rules and Administration. Senator Westrom’s motion to withdraw Senate File 3893 from Finance, give it a second reading, and place it on general orders was adopted. The chamber then took up House File 3556, which renames Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden Program as the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. Senator Hoffman presented the bill as a tribute to Speaker Melissa Hortman’s role in creating and advancing community solar in Minnesota, with Senator Marty and others supporting the recognition. The bill was read a third time and passed on final passage by a vote of 59-7, with the title agreed to. Senate File 1251 followed, a bipartisan bill to remove the June 2026 sunset on crossbow use during archery season and make the allowance permanent. Senator Pa and supporters cited a DNR study showing no negative impact on deer or turkey populations and argued the change would improve participation among women, youth, and older hunters. An A3 technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 67-0. The Senate then considered Senate File 3868, a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota due to fraud concerns. The author and supporters described widespread scams targeting seniors and others, citing losses in Minnesota and national fraud data. An A2 amendment requiring lawful-presence verification for foreign remittance transfers was ruled not germane, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 34-33 appeal. Debate then began on an A3 amendment related to cash transfers through airports, with members arguing over germaneness and the scope of the fraud-prevention bill.

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• filing period.
• filing period.
• filing period.
• I said I'd learn every time.
• I haven't quite decided on the time yet, so before everybody goes, is there a preferred time?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• going to start with—oh, I will say we do have a quorum present, and we're going to start with Senate File
• Next, we will then move to Senate File 2298 as amended by the A2 and the A4 previously.
• to Senate File 2298 to Senate File 2298 uh<00:01:07.680> as<00:01:07.920> amended<
• Um, we are facing housing costs at an all-time high in Minnesota.
• costs at an all-time high in Minnesota. costs at an all-time high in Minnesota.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We see it time and time again. We're not making these things up. These are real things.
• And we do this all the time.
• Okay, file item one, SCA 5. File item one, SCA 5. Senator Cortese.
• Okay, file item two, AB 402 Patel. File item two, AB 402 Patel.
• File item 13, AB 1713 Ransom. Motion is due pass. File item 13, AB 1713 Ransom.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard AB 402, which would increase Cal Grant award amounts for students attending private nonprofit colleges and allow community college transfer entitlement awards to be used at those institutions. The author and supporters said the bill would restore award levels to their 2001 value and improve access for low- and middle-income, working, military, and transfer students. Several witnesses from private nonprofit universities, community college districts, and advocacy groups supported the measure. Senators raised concerns about the prior Cal Grant agreement tied to Associate Degree for Transfer participation and about the need to fund broader Cal Grant reforms, but the bill advanced on a unanimous due-pass vote to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. The committee then took up AB 2067, a sunset extension for lease-lease-back authority for TK-12 school construction through July 1, 2032. The author and supporters from school housing and contractor groups said the method provides flexibility, early collaboration, cost control, and legal certainty for school construction projects. Senators asked how often lease-lease-back and other alternative delivery methods are used, and whether the skilled-and-trained workforce provisions limit competition. Some members objected to the skilled-and-trained requirement, while others said the bill simply preserves an existing tool without changing labor rules. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, with Senator Ochoa Bogh voting no, and was placed on call. AB 1204, which would revise the Local Control Funding Formula by increasing supplemental and concentration grants, lowering the concentration threshold, adding regional cost adjustments, and setting a minimum annual COLA floor, drew extensive testimony on both sides. Supporters said the bill better reflects regional costs, inflation, and student need, especially for low-income, multilingual, and unhoused students. Opponents, including several school district leaders, argued it would widen funding disparities and divert money from the LCFF base grant, which they said should be the priority. Committee members also questioned the fiscal impact, the proposed 4% COLA floor, and whether the bill had enough research and stakeholder consensus. Despite those concerns, the bill was advanced to Appropriations on a due-pass vote and placed on call. Finally, the committee heard AB 1235, which would require a skilled-and-trained workforce process for CSU design-build projects to align CSU with UC and community college construction rules. Supporters said it would improve training and project quality, while opponents from contractor groups argued it would reduce competition, increase costs, and impose mandates without evidence of better outcomes. Several senators objected to the skilled-and-trained requirement as limiting opportunities for contractors who comply with state law, while others noted the issue was already common in higher education construction. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final vote on AB 1235 was captured.

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• <00:07:04.800> a that when the Hawaii ages filed a that when the Hawaii ages filed a lawsuit
• you leave might be a good time anyways. you leave might be a good time anyways.
• It's time. I agree. It's time.
• with the case that the president filed with the case that the president filed to<01:11:31.360>
• for a long time, certainly since 2015. for a long time, certainly since 2015.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment committees held an informational briefing on how recent federal policy changes, funding delays, cancellations, and layoffs are affecting Hawaii’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, and on the legality of some of those federal actions. Chair Carl Rhodes and Chair Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing it as part of an interim series on the rule of law and Hawaii’s response to federal actions. They noted there would be no public testimony, only invited presenters, and that questions would be held until the end. No votes or formal committee actions were taken. State climate change coordinator Leah Laramie described broad impacts from federal actions, including grant cancellations, litigation over terminated funding, staff cuts at NOAA and EPA, and the effect of the federal tax and spending law she said would raise energy costs, reduce grid reliability, and threaten renewable energy and transportation projects. She highlighted the loss or expiration of incentives for EVs and other clean-energy technologies, the termination of the Solar for All program and other rescissions, and the risk to major Hawaii projects such as Carbon Smart Commodities and other energy and land conservation programs. She also said the state’s attorneys general had taken numerous climate-related legal actions, including suits challenging federal cuts and the oil companies’ role in the climate crisis. Retired Justice Michael Wilson focused on the rule of law and climate justice, arguing that Hawaii is on the front line of climate change and that fossil fuel companies pose the greatest long-term threat. He said the state lacks a comprehensive climate protection plan despite the urgency of the crisis, cited UN and scientific warnings about a limited time horizon and severe warming, and pointed to projected local harms such as sea-level rise, beach loss, infrastructure damage, and major economic losses in Waikiki. His remarks emphasized the need for stronger planning and legal accountability, especially in light of federal rollbacks and the influence of fossil fuel interests.

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• This was during stoppage time in the last legislative session.
• This was during stoppage time in the last legislative session.
• Senate File 3477.
• OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WANT TO TESTIFY TO THE FILE.
• With that, Senate File 3477 is laid over.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Minnesota air permitting review times are 1.5 to six times slower than our peer states.
• Minnesota air permitting review times are 1.5 to six times slower than our peer states.
• Minnesota air permitting review times are 1.5 to six times slower than our peer states.
• Minnesota air permitting review times are 1.5 to six times slower than our peer states.
• Minnesota air permitting review times are 1.5 to six times slower than our peer states.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I thank you for your time and welcome any questions. And thanks for your testimony.
• Bill's left pending at this time.
• Bill's left pending at this time. The chair now lays out Senate Bill 21272127.
• Bill's left pending at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members. Thank you, Dean.
• This bill has filed is the estate has to pay it.

Bills: SB 302, SB 1335, SB 1734, SB 1760, SB 1975, SB 2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate file 5050 security measures.
• to stop that harm with Senate File 1851. to stop that harm with Senate File 1851.
• Candidates can file their month.
• rep at the time rep at the time and<00:21:23.680> I<00:21:23.760> just<00:21:24.000
• That's all the time we have today. Thank you for joining us, and see you next time. >> Mhm.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program focused heavily on election policy and campaign finance. Senator Liz Boldon discussed the federal SAVE Act, saying it would require in-person proof of citizenship to register, limit online and mail registration, and require qualifying photo ID to vote. She argued the measure would create barriers for eligible voters, especially people without passports, women who have changed names, and mail voters, and said there is little evidence of non-citizen voting to justify the bill. The segment also noted Minnesota’s high turnout in 2024 and framed the issue as one of access and disenfranchisement. Boldon also outlined her Minnesota bill, Senate File 4147, aimed at reducing dark money in elections by limiting corporate spending and increasing transparency. She cited the growth in outside spending since Citizens United, said Minnesotans want to know who is influencing elections, and described the bill as a novel approach that could face constitutional challenges. She said the measure had already moved through three committees and might not affect the upcoming election season even if enacted. The program then highlighted Senate File 5050, the Republican-backed Save Minnesota Act, which would require qualifying photo ID at the polls and during early and absentee voting, allow provisional ballots when voters cannot prove identity, citizenship, or residence, create free state-issued voter ID cards, and direct officials to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. It also covered Senate File 1851, a bipartisan bill by Senator Bonnie Westlin to ban scam PACs and allow victims, the Attorney General, and others to sue fraudsters; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill and could take effect in August if passed. The final portion introduced newly seated Senator Michael Holmstrom, who won a special election after the death of Senator Bruce Anderson. Holmstrom described his long involvement in Republican and pro-life politics, his work on campaigns and door-knocking, his small-business background, and the personal experiences that shaped his views. The segment also noted that all state Senate seats will be on the ballot in November, listed several senators not seeking reelection, and gave the candidate filing window as May 19 through June 2.

Transcript Highlights:

• The days of of clerk receiving paper filings and wheeling in a cart with files are slowly fading.
• As we move to electronic filing for the for the most part, attorneys are required to electronically file
• of an appeal from the time of filing or that the number of appeals that are addressed within a certain
• It could be due to time.
• Here are the averages of time.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senators, we are now at consideration of the daily file.
• Yes, at this time. Why was she off topic? Yes, at this time.
• State your parliamentary question at this time.
• We will now move to Senate Third Reading, File Item 20.
• Senators, this is our time to address our adjourn in memory.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including a birthday acknowledgment for Senator Archuleta and introductions of former Senator George Runner and a Portuguese delegation tied to ACR 185 recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved to confirmations of five Board of Parole Hearings appointees: William Muniz, Michael Ruff, Rosalind Sargent Burns, Mary Thornton, and Jack Weiss. Each confirmation drew extended debate centered on parole decisions, public safety, transparency, and the Board’s handling of elderly parole and sexually violent predator cases. Supporters argued the commissioners were applying existing law, using evidence-based risk assessments, and were not the decision-makers in the controversial cases cited. Opponents criticized the board for releasing dangerous offenders, questioned the commissioners’ judgment, and objected to the board’s closed-door in-bank votes. Roll calls followed each item, and all five appointees were confirmed, with vote totals including 25-9, 24-9, 24-9, 25-9, and 29-9. The Senate then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 179 by Senator Niello, recognizing May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The resolution described celiac disease as a serious autoimmune disorder, highlighted symptoms and challenges with gluten exposure, and emphasized the need for awareness, labeling, and education. SCR 179 passed unanimously, 31-0. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournments in memory, including tributes to Marty Arnold, Jim McAulian, and Pat Gagoscos, followed by remarks from the President pro tempore about ongoing bipartisan legislation to improve transparency and public safety in parole decisions before adjournment until June 4, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• : Senate File Number 1740.
• First reading of Senate files.
• House file number bill.
• We saw it time and time again.
• know, we hear time and time again that know, we hear time and time again that public<02:46:13.359

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm here to present for the next hour and a half Senate File 96.
• And I think we can have a lot of fun at the same time.
• This is the first time seeing it.
• <00:58:54.400> it work in Minnesota at the same time it work in Minnesota at the same time
• <01:08:25.199> so time so time so thank<01:08:27.040> you<01:08:27.159> Senator<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all