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• <02:47:43.040> the<02:47:43.200> drug beat who are tracking the drug beat who are tracking
• To track private records for more self-dealing and more contracts, looking at what his competitors are
• To track private records for more self-dealing and more contracts, looking at what his competitors are
• To track private records for more self-dealing and more contracts, looking at what his competitors are
• just like a keeping things on track just like a great<07:23:03.600> principal<07:23:04.120>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And the reason for that is being able to make sure we're tracking products that aren't coming in that
• and uh you have to have a legal product and the reason for that is being able to make sure we're tracking

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Actually, in the example that I gave Company A has a track record of doing this.
• Well, in this case, in the example Company A has a track record of doing this.

Bills: HB3790, HB2941, HB2959, HB3087, HB3974, HB3500, HB3697, HB3262, HB3582, HB4226, HB3037, HB4139, HB4143, HB4144, HB2936, HB3322, HB4296, HB3278, HB4202, HB4176, HB3303, HB3648, HB4119

Keywords: home repairs, consumer protection, contracts, homeowner rights, rescission, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent

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• and won't become a burden to Californians, electric vehicle owners, etc Second, the bill includes tracking
• So this, it seems like your bill provides for tracking, but not a whole lot of, you know, a huge enforcement

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Right now, they're covered under a requirement to track everything, every item that's at least $500 at
• So you can imagine they bought a piece of equipment in 1940, and they're still having to track it every

Bills: HB93, HB160, HB29, HB29, HB93, HB160

Keywords: HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors

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• If I lose track of time, we'll make sure everyone has equal time.
• If I lose track of time, we'll make sure everyone has equal time.
• They are now tracking employee keystrokes and screen activity to train AI models, and it's underscoring
• You know, we have been tracking enormous amounts of illegally made weight-loss drug API coming into the
• So I just want to make sure we all were tracking what the bill before us does. Ms. Wilson.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard AB 1798 by Assembly Member Wilson, which would prohibit life and non-health disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer test results, to deny coverage or raise premiums. Supporters, including the Department of Insurance, UCSF, and several patient and privacy groups, argued the bill would reduce fear of genetic discrimination and encourage early testing and treatment. Opponents from the insurance industry said genetic information should be treated like other predictive health data and warned the bill could limit access to medically relevant information in underwriting. After questions about how insurers obtain genetic information and whether doctors’ assessments could still be used, the bill was approved on a 7-0 vote and held on call. The committee then took up AB 2190 by Assembly Member Wallace, a website accessibility bill aimed at improving compliance with disability access standards and reducing serial litigation. Supporters from the blind community and Disability Rights California said current law is not enough and that the bill would promote proactive fixes rather than lawsuits. Business and civil justice groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about workable defenses, remediation timelines, and liability for platform providers. Members discussed whether the bill would increase lawsuits, but the measure passed 9-0 and was sent to Appropriations, with the vote left open for absent members. AB 2721 by Assembly Member Carrillo would require hotels to post notice when they know or should know that rooms are reserved for U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ICE. Supporters, including Unite Here Local 11 and the California Labor Federation, said hotel workers and guests deserve transparency and safety when federal agents are present. Hotel and business groups opposed, arguing the bill could invade privacy, create liability, and put hotels in the middle of political conflict, while members also raised concerns about interference with legitimate federal operations. The bill passed 6-2 and was held open. Finally, the committee heard AB 2027 by Assembly Member Ward, which would limit employers’ use of worker data to train or deploy AI systems intended to replace workers and restrict sharing that data for job automation. Labor groups supported the bill as a guardrail against workers unknowingly training their own replacements, while business, county, and public agency opponents warned the definitions were too broad and could block useful AI tools for scheduling, safety, permitting, and public services. Members discussed the line between AI that replaces workers and AI that assists them, and the bill was left under consideration after testimony and questions.

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• said, I don't think about it in terms of statistics, although those can be very helpful for us to track
• said, I don't think about it in terms of statistics, although those can be very helpful for us to track
• said, I don't think about it in terms of statistics, although those can be very helpful for us to track
• said, I don't think about it in terms of statistics, although those can be very helpful for us to track
• said, I don't think about it in terms of statistics, although those can be very helpful for us to track

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I apologize, representative, it appears that my track numbers are different than your.
• They're going to be likely large tracks with this discussion and judiciary.

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• I'm tracking this, and you don't have this, but we can get you a copy.
• We'll track it. We'll watch it. But I will tell you, programs...

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• effect in fiscal year 2027 to the point that was earlier made, except for liquor, which still is on track
• and Madam Chair, of course, uh, uh, we need to see how the session ends to, to know exactly, but on track

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• SOFTWARE PROVIDERS LOSING THEIR EVER LOVING MIND ABOUT TRYING TO MAKE IT WORK WITH A NUMBER DATE TRACKING
• HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO TRACK WHICH PETITIONS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT IN BY A PARTICULAR PETITION CIRCULATOR?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We're tracking a little bit below.
• We're tracking a little bit below.
• So we're tracking there. And then the legacy fund, that balance is the April balance.
• And that is tracking a little bit higher than the kind of the conservative estimate that was used in
• We had been tracking very close to forecast.

Keywords: 908, all

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• We're tracking a little bit below.
• We're tracking a little bit below.
• We're tracking a little bit below.
• So we're tracking there. And then the legacy fund, that balance is the April balance.
• We had been tracking very close to forecast.

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• And just for some context, our research director has been tracking data which we presented in the Housing
• director<00:04:07.560> has<00:04:07.760> been director has been director has been tracking
• 09.840> we<00:04:09.959> presented<00:04:10.480> in<00:04:10.720> in tracking
• data which we presented in in tracking data which we presented in in the<00:04:10.920> Housing
• down and add on taxpayers have to track down and add on to<01:03:48.800> calculate<01:03:49.520

Bills: HF2715, HF2499, HF3420, HF3657, HF2303

Keywords: HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax

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• So, in the corner, if you could put your initials just so we can track, that would be excellent.
• , put your initials just so we can track, put your initials just so we can track, that<00:31:52.640
• It's just so we can track who is bringing up different comments.
• It's just so<01:09:20.719> we<01:09:21.040> can<01:09:21.600> track<01:09:22.080
• who are who's bringing so we can track who are who's bringing up<01:09:23.520> different<01:09

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The task force held its first meeting on the insurance affordability crisis affecting single-family housing, common interest communities, and multifamily rental housing. Members and staff introduced themselves, including representatives from insurers, the Department of Commerce, housing advocates, affordable housing developers, and HOA/community association interests. Representative Steve Elkins was elected chair by roll call vote with 10 members in favor, after discussion that the Senate appointee’s formal appointment had not yet arrived; the group noted the intent to later move to co-chair leadership once that appointment is finalized. Staff reviewed the task force’s enabling statute and open meeting law requirements. The task force is charged with studying homeowners and commercial property insurance, property resilience and risk mitigation, liability laws and possible tort reform, notice and oversight issues, public reporting, and the state-supported insurance program, including possible expansion to a catastrophic reinsurance fund or self-insured pool. The final report is due February 15 and will go to the commissioners of commerce, housing finance, and employment and economic development, as well as relevant legislative committees. Members were also briefed on meeting logistics, a draft charter to be voted on at the second meeting, a resource page for shared materials, and the schedule of future meetings. The Department of Commerce then gave an overview of Minnesota’s property and casualty insurance market. Commerce described its regulatory role, the state’s competitiveness test, and how homeowners insurance is often filed under a “file and use” process rather than prior approval. The presentation emphasized that homeowners coverage has been under pressure for years: insurers have lost money in many recent years, premiums have risen, some consumers are taking on more risk through higher deductibles or reduced coverage, and some are moving into the surplus market. Commerce also highlighted the impact of severe weather losses, the growth in premiums since 2014, and gaps in oversight for homeowners associations and related policies. The meeting then shifted to brainstorming the problems the task force should address. Early discussion focused on climate and construction-related resilience, including hail and wind-driven rain damage, discontinued building materials, and whether stronger materials are reflected in insurance pricing. Members also raised the need to study programs like Alabama’s fortified roof model and Minnesota’s own Strengthen Minnesota Homes effort, along with questions about whether the construction industry is prepared to support broader resilience measures. No additional votes were taken during the discussion segment.

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• for more transparency because it requires a separate licensing so that we can actually monitor and track
• emergency rooms were hiding under the premise of the main hospital entity, making it difficult to track
• still had trouble identifying the data points for folks coming through these facilities so they can track
• He explained that if they wanted to track readmissions, they track hospital readmissions when a patient
• Are we tracking that on a state level, right?

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• President, the committee on education to which was referred House Bill 76FN, an act relative to tracking
• House Bill 76FN requires the Department of Education to create and maintain a tracking system for all
• But what I think we could do here, I mean I agree that we need to track complaints.
• I want to put it into a private tracking system.
• So the final report for tracking that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It has a strong track record and has been serving Minnesota libraries for 25 years, ensuring that all
• It<00:10:25.519> has<00:10:25.680> a<00:10:25.920> strong<00:10:26.480> track
• It has a strong track access to this.
• It has a strong track record<00:10:27.279> and<00:10:27.519> has<00:10:27.760> been<
• <01:17:39.760> progress more formally address and track progress more formally address and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think more concrete feedback, and just following up with them and just beginning to start to track
• Just some level of feedback that we can start to share and track would be helpful. Absolutely.
• Some of these metrics, they haven't been tracking.
• And she's like a dog with a bone, tracking down those necessary documents.
• What metrics do you guys use to track performance?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We track and participate in the state SDO program, and we report annually into that.
• They want to come and track the framing and the insulation and the drywall, and it's like, you know..
• We're tracking every step along the way, and we're 30 percent there. Folks are feeling that.
• I do have it; I track it.
• We do track the foreclosures, and if somebody is in trouble, we've got a small but mighty team working

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing opened its second hearing of the session with remarks from Chairs Haggerty and Cyr emphasizing that the hearing was a broad look at Massachusetts’ housing crisis rather than a single bill. They highlighted topics including zoning, permitting, rental assistance, public housing, homelessness prevention, and housing production. The first witness, Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Augustus, reviewed implementation of the Affordable Homes Act and the state’s new housing plan, citing a 1.6% vacancy rate, a projected need for 222,000 new homes over 10 years, and ongoing efforts such as ADUs by right, fair housing enforcement, eviction record sealing, seasonal communities planning, and new funding for affordable housing, public housing, and the Momentum Fund. He also discussed infrastructure support for municipalities, technical assistance for ADUs, and concerns about possible federal funding cuts. Committee members questioned the secretary about ADU financing and technical assistance, the likely unit yield from the Affordable Homes Act, infrastructure barriers in suburban and rural communities, public housing waitlist management, supportive housing, and federal budget risks. MassNAHRO then testified that public housing authorities are facing rising operating and capital costs, a statewide waitlist nearing 300,000, and uncertainty over federal Section 8 and HUD funding. Witnesses described recent state support for operating subsidies, capital improvements, vacancy turnover teams, and resident service coordinators, while warning that proposed federal cuts could sharply affect voucher issuance and agency operations. CDAC’s executive director Roger Herzog described the agency’s role as a quasi-public source of early-stage financing and technical assistance for nonprofit housing developers, noting its loan capital, supportive housing bond programs, home modification loans, and preservation work under Chapter 40T. He said CDAC has helped produce or preserve more than 55,000 units and stressed the importance of patient capital and preservation tools. CHAPA CEO Rachel Heller urged the committee to focus on production, preservation, planning, and political will, supporting goals for affordability, supportive housing, and homeownership, and endorsing policy changes such as YIGBY, clearer site plan review rules, stronger fair housing funding, and more support for vouchers and public housing. MassHousing then outlined its financing role, including mortgage lending, down payment assistance, the Community Climate Bank, and the Momentum Fund, while noting that permitting delays, capital gaps, and possible federal changes could affect production. Members also asked about transparency, prevailing wage compliance, and a recent internal restructuring related to diversity and business engagement.