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• Thank you for that clarification.

Bills: SB44, SB134, SB1378, SB1400, SB1403, SB1832, SB2018, SB2143

Keywords: sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, Olympics, funding, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, local businesses, revolving fund, event hosting, sales tax, tax exemption, tax refund, Oklahoma Sales Tax Code

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• I will answer and follow-up if there's any clarification needed.

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• changes to the previously laid out substitute that were suggested after the hearing, mostly for clarification

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Uh, long story short, this provides some clarification and cleanup to the housing authorities that are

Bills: HB442, HB459, HB90, HB91, HB461, HB481

Keywords: codification, Code of Alabama 1975, cumulative supplement, replacement volume, technical corrections, code cleanup, state code update, local laws, Secretary of State, Code Commissioner, Thomson Reuters, boating violation, scrivener's error, typographical correction, clerical correction, legislative housekeeping, 2024 Regular Session, 2025 session statutes, county local laws, official code publication

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• THIS BILL PUTS THEM IN LINE, MAKES CLARIFICATIONS FOR THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE MADE THIS EXACT CHANGE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'm going to just ask for a clarification, and I'm happy that I am able to participate on this bill.

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• Having taken the opportunity to review President Trump's orders, I sought guidance and clarification

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:31:53.679> I and thank you for that clarification.
• I and thank you for that clarification.
• Thank you for that clarification.
• <00:37:00.640> Um, >> thank you for that clarification.
• Um, >> thank you for that clarification.

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• . >> Um, thank you, Madam Chair, and uh, thank you for that clarification.
• c> for<00:32:48.000> that thank you thank you for that thank you thank you for that clarification
• .<00:32:49.440> Um clarification.
• Um clarification.
• on those rules and how clarification on those rules and how that<01:00:34.799> would<01:00:35.599

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• . >> May I just have a clarification on the uh answer? I just need a clarification on the answer.
• May I just have<03:10:54.960> a<03:10:55.120> a<03:10:55.439> clarification<03:10
• have a a clarification on the uh answer? have a a clarification on the uh answer?
• <03:10:58.399> on<03:10:58.640> the I just need a clarification on the I just need
• a clarification on the answer. answer. answer.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Representative Haroldson, would you like to give us some clarification on your motion from last?
• Representative Haroldson, would you like to give us some clarification on your motion from last?
• Representative Harelson said he was going to make a clarification on the school they had been talking
• Representative Harelson said he was going to make a clarification on the school they had been talking
• <01:38:28.080> um<01:38:28.320> whether clarification from the motion um whether clarification

Keywords: 916, all

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• I just would like a little clarification because I don't know if your title has changed or not.
• Um, just a little clarification from your office: are you able to prosecute and carry these things to
• I appreciate that clarification in there. That's all for me, Mr. Chair. Thank you. >> Thank you.
• I appreciate that clarification<02:06:02.080> in<02:06:02.320> there.
• That's all for clarification in there. That's all for me<02:06:03.599> Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, couple questions, clarification.
• Um couple questions<01:42:26.480> clarification.
• <01:42:27.360> We're<01:42:27.600> we're questions clarification.
• We're we're questions clarification.
• <02:15:38.239> because I just wanted some clarification because I just wanted some clarification

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met with a quorum, approved the August meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Dr. Jerry Brosky of the Kentucky Mesonet and Kentucky Climate Center. He described the Mesonet’s statewide weather network, now with 84 stations in 78 counties, real-time data used by the National Weather Service, mobile apps, and more than a billion observations. He said recent legislative funding has allowed upgrades such as soil temperature and moisture sensors, cameras at every site, and improved communications and power systems, and has enabled expansion into new counties. He also highlighted products used for flooding, drought, and heat safety, including a wet bulb globe temperature tool being developed with the Department of Public Health. In response to questions, he said counties interested in a station should contact his center, that a station typically costs about $50,000, and that the program is already considering a second Pike County site. The committee then heard from Ryan Drain of Blue Skies and Chris McGee of the American Red Cross on long-term disaster recovery and a software platform called Darcy, short for Disaster Aware and Ready Communities Initiative. McGee explained the Red Cross’s long-term recovery work, including support for recovery groups, direct financial assistance, grantmaking, and coordination with local and federal partners. He emphasized that disasters are occurring more frequently and with repeated impacts, and shared examples from Kentucky and other states showing the need for organized recovery and storm shelter support. Drain said Darcy was developed after the 2021 Mayfield-Graves tornado recovery to replace fragmented spreadsheets and PDFs with a centralized, survivor-led system for preparedness, response, and recovery, designed to improve coordination, reduce duplication, and shorten recovery time. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adoption of the minutes.

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• Each key priority is supported by clarification and an evidence basis.
• <00:26:03.360> It clarification and an evidence basis.
• It clarification and an evidence basis.
• <01:08:22.080> so<01:08:22.319> thank >> that's a great clarification so thank
• >> that's a great clarification so thank you<01:08:22.560> for<01:08:22.640> that

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13 Approval of Minutes - 4:07 Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18 Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02 ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47 KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04 Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review. Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators. The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.

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• When she asked for clarification, some teachers misunderstood her needs, thinking she wasn't paying attention
• When she asked for clarification, some teachers misunderstood her needs, thinking she wasn't paying attention
• This is just a clarification piece, and it makes it consistent with some other things that are operating
• <01:32:17.159> is<01:32:17.320> just<01:32:17.440> a<01:32:17.600> clarification
• services this is just a clarification services this is just a clarification piece<01:32:18.639><

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• Just a little clarification on EDN 150: each of the complex area district education specialists for special
• ><02:16:52.319> add<02:16:52.439> a<02:16:52.519> little<02:16:52.639> clarification
• <02:16:53.240> on okay just add a little clarification on okay just add a little clarification
• Okay, thank you for that clarification.
• and can either of you clarification and can either of you speak<02:17:27.080> about<02:17:28.160

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Just a little bit more clarification.
• Just uh a little bit<00:40:14.079> more<00:40:14.320> clarification.
• Um we had a bill bit more clarification.
• I'm pretty sure I'm an eye on this, but I'd like to have some clarification from the bringer.
• I'm pretty sure I'm an eye on this, but I'd like to have some clarification from the bringer.

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• Representative Mickey, I just had a clarification question.
• Representative Mickey, I just had a clarification question.
• And >> I just had a clarification question.
• Are you neutral on >> just clarification.
• <03:45:19.760> on >> I'd like to get clarification on >> I'd like to get clarification

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• Um, just for clarification, it looks like a lot of the bill was struck.
• Um, just a point of clarification because I'm confused.
• <01:05:07.840> I clarification cuz I'm confused. I clarification cuz I'm confused.
• Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate it. The clerk will call the roll. Madam Speaker.
• Thank you for the clarification. I >> Okay. Thank you for the clarification.

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 129 members present, read the prior journal, and then took up a series of third-reading bills. Early action included unanimous passage of HB 159 (mail theft), HB 412 (child support and driver’s license suspension), HB 912 (trap-neuter-return policies for community cats), HB 914 (Worcester County Board of License Commissioners membership), HB 558 (Prince George’s County wine festival licenses), HB 1400 (shellfish aquaculture penalties), and HB 1463 (Anne Arundel County Board of Education constituent services liaison). HB 582, dealing with Prince George’s County alcoholic beverages licenses and voter registration requirements, drew brief debate over whether it removed or retained a voter registration condition; it ultimately passed 119-12. HB 846, a property tax exemption for the Hagerstown multi-use sports and events facility, passed 126-7 after a system delay interrupted proceedings. Several bills prompted more substantive discussion. HB 1218, the Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act, drew opposing explanations over a proposed public registry of properties with housing violations; supporters said it would help identify serious housing problems and improve compliance, while opponents objected to publicly naming private properties based on administrative findings. It passed 99-36. HB 525, the Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act, passed 135-1 after questions about enforcement, with supporters comparing it to ordinary classroom discipline. HB 1483, allowing out-of-state clinical professional counseling and social work providers to use telehealth for continuity of care, passed 135-0 after clarification that it applies to people moving into Maryland and allows a six-month continuity period. HB 1504, the Pedestrian Safety Act, passed unanimously. Later, HB 664 (Cecil County alcoholic beverages license quota) passed 134-1, and HB 837 (cardiovascular pre-screening for student athletic activities) passed 133-2 after the sponsor explained that reporting requirements were removed for cost reasons and the bill now mainly requires screening questions. HB 925, regulating PFAS in sewage sludge applied to farmland, generated the most extended debate: one delegate argued the bill’s limits were too weak and lacked liability for industry actors, while supporters said it establishes the first limits, requires wastewater treatment plants to reduce PFAS, and leaves room for future tightening; it passed 130-7. HB 1370, authorizing a pilot stop-sign monitoring program in Rising Sun, passed 109-26. HB 649, expanding Maryland Commission on Civil Rights enforcement to higher education discrimination claims, passed 100-35 after supporters said current protections are stronger for K-12 than for colleges. The House also passed HB 512 on compensation for Anne Arundel County license commissioners and inspectors, and the session continued into HB 661 on commemorative months.

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• 00:50:02.720> then<00:50:03.119> help<00:50:03.440> with<00:50:04.000> clarification
• <00:50:04.559> of can then help with clarification of can then help with clarification of
• Thank you for that clarification. >> Thank you. Thank you very much. Any other questions, members?
• I want to make a clarification on the 20% number. >> Uh, in the previous speakers said that 20% is not
• I'm reading Jade point of clarification.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2046, which would establish and fund an Olo Hawaii Commission to coordinate and promote initiatives supporting the use of Olo Hawaii. The Attorney General suggested adding an end date because the bill creates a temporary commission, and several supporters from the University of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the commission could improve coordination, funding decisions, and consistency across agencies. Members discussed whether the commission should include broader representation, including expertise on Niihau dialect speakers and other stakeholders, and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved to the next measure. The committee next considered House Bill 2438, creating the Hawaii Cultural Trust within DBEDT, authorizing an income tax credit for contributions to the trust and qualified cultural organizations, and creating a special license plate to support the trust. DBEDT said it would need additional resources, including staff, to administer the program. The Department of Taxation recommended changing the effective date to 2026 to allow time for implementation and adding a requirement that credits be claimed within one year. OHA supported the bill but objected to language that would require it to maintain a prequalified list of organizations, saying that could limit applicants and conflict with its grant process. The Tax Foundation said it supported cultural funding but preferred direct appropriations and grants over a trust fund and tax credit structure. The final measure discussed was House Bill 2584, which would temporarily increase public land trust revenues transferred to OHA while reaffirming the state’s obligation to the 20% pro rata share, with a repeal date of June 30, 2028. The Attorney General recommended deleting the bill’s requirement that OHA receive a minimum amount equal to the 20% share, arguing the constitution and Admission Act do not specify a precise dollar amount and that the legislature must determine allocation. OHA strongly supported the bill, arguing the state currently pays only about 5% and that historical records show much higher amounts are owed; OHA also pointed to a carry-forward account it said held about $55 million. DLNR opposed the bill because the fiscal impact was unspecified and could affect land management and special fund budgets. Several OHA trustees and supporters urged the committee to pass the bill, and one testifier criticized the state for underfunding Native Hawaiian obligations. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued hearing testimony on HB 2584.