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• The differing approaches regarding EES grants except the Senate language approach.
• Same thing for the differing approach to hunger-free campus grants, except the Senate approach.
• For the differing approach to the Minnesota State appropriation section, except the Senate approach.
• Same thing for the differing approach to hunger-free campus grants, except the Senate approach.
• assigned family responsibility except assigned family responsibility except the<00:11:02.240>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I just want exceptions don't cover. And I just want exceptions don't cover.
• Is there any sort of exception that Is there any sort of exception that Is there any sort of exception
• Does that not concern that exception. Does that not concern that exception.
• There's no exception that it says There's no exception that it says There's no exception that it says
• It will be removed with the exception of appro a few with the exception of appro a few with the exception

Bills: HB 1535, HB 123, HB 111, HB 180, HB 342, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB 610, HB 1277, HB 1615, HB 1620, HB 5342, HB 4885, HB 4751, HB 4689, HB 4530, HB 4488, HB 2149, HB 2041, HB 2071, HB 1813, HB 2282, HB 2248, HB 2243, HB 2522, HB 2310, HB 2513, HB 2300, HB 1902, HB 3719, HB 4284, HB 4327, HB 3743, HB 3778, HB 3801, HB 5153, HB 5147, HB 4877, HB 4850, HB 3158, HB 3261, HB 3005, HB 3033, HB 3138, HB 3099, HB 2849, HB 2967, HB 3488, HB 3477, HB 3466, HB 3396, HB 3469, HB 2594, HB 2776, HB 2564, HB 2298, HB 5331, HB 5646, HB 5247, HB 5323, HB 2015, HB 4384, HB 3896, HB 4014, HB 3627, HB 3594, HB 2524, HB 510, HB 561, HB 5111, HB 5446, HB 1181, HB 3963, HB 2785, HB 1661, HB 2460, HB 24, HJR 138, HB 3800, HB 42, HB 129, HB 677, HB 668, HB 2128, HB 2038, HB 2316, HB 3686, HB 2563, HB 1160, HB 3883, HB 2788, HB 2663, HB 3305, HB 3474, HB 1105, HB 3490, HB 3597, HB 1295, HB 3512, HB 3783, HB 2017, HB 3010, HB 3112, HB 4215, HB 3223, HB 3464, HB 3120, HB 4214, HB 4081, HB 4783, HB 4063, HB 2783, HB 5085, HB 2510, HB 3426, HB 4361, HB 1169, HB 2516, HB 4700, HB 3560, HB 3860, HB 3146, HB 184, HB 198, HB 247, HB 367, HB 449, HB 1778, HB 514, HB 632, HB 2582, HB 766, HB 2715, HB 2712, HB 3069, HB 3505, HB 1269, HB 4224, HB 5032, HB 2240, HB 5180, HB 3348, HB 4668, HB 4665, HB 3395, HB 3157, HB 4395, HB 4325, HB 4386, HB 4273, HB 2760, HB 2820, HB 1828, HB 1579, SB 2349, SB 1268, SB 610, SB 1577, SB 1369, SB 2032, SB 2034, SB 1057, SB 1044, SB 922, SB 1759, SB 1143, SB 1506, SB 1403, SB 2361, SB 870, SB 372, SB 72, SB 1583, SB 2314, SB 1267, SB 1273, SB 765, SB 552, HB 2145, HJR 112, HB 1804, HJR 110, HB 1194, HB 1531, HB 5008, HB 3421, SCR 27, HB 5398, HB 1407, HB 426, HB 1535, HB 123, HB 1773, HB 1871, HB 2035, HB 2448, HB 2492, HB 1411, HB 4753, HB 4666, HB 4529, HB 1499, HB 1610, HB 2028, HB 1506, HB 886, HB 3546, HB 796, HB 223, HB 1475, HB 3556, HB 4638, HB 111, HB 180, HB 342, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB 610, HB 1277, HB 1615, HB 1620, HB 5342, HB 4885, HB 4751, HB 4689, HB 4530, HB 4488, HB 2149, HB 2041, HB 2071, HB 1813, HB 2282, HB 2248, HB 2243, HB 2522, HB 2310, HB 2513, HB 2300, HB 1902, HB 3719, HB 4284, HB 4327, HB 3743, HB 3778, HB 3801, HB 5153, HB 5147, HB 4877, HB 4850, HB 3158, HB 3261, HB 3005, HB 3033, HB 3138, HB 3099, HB 2849, HB 2967, HB 3488, HB 3477, HB 3466, HB 3396, HB 3469, HB 2594, HB 2776, HB 2564, HB 2298, HB 5331, HB 5646, HB 5247, HB 5323, HB 2015, HB 4384, HB 3896, HB 4014, HB 3627, HB 3594, HB 2524, HB 510, HB 561, HB 5111, HB 5446, HB 1181, HB 3963, HB 2785, HB 1661, HB 2460, HCR 98, HCR 92, HCR 126

Keywords: Trinity River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, board of directors, governor appointment, public water authority, regional water authority, water resources, local government, natural resources, board training, ethics, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, complaint procedures, public comment, director removal, governance reform

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• Those exceptions will be effective under section two of the Senate proposal on March 1, 2029. 10 VSA
• Those exceptions will be effective under section two of the Senate proposal on March 1, 2029. 10 VSA
• Those exceptions will be effective under section two of the Senate proposal on March 1, 2029. 10 VSA
• The ninth instance of amendment are the effective dates, which remain the same except for the end of
• The ninth instance of amendment are the effective dates, which remain the same except for the end of

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up several Senate proposals of amendment and, by voice vote, concurred in each. On House Bill 928, technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes, the House suspended the rules, heard a section-by-section explanation of changes to hunting violation points, license expiration dates, license fees, and Champion Lands reporting, and then concurred after both the committee and Ways and Means reported favorable straw polls of 11-0. On House Bill 915, the extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers, the House also suspended the rules and heard a detailed summary of Senate changes affecting handling fees, redemption requirements, PRO administration, collection-site standards, reporting, and effective dates; Environment reported a favorable straw poll and Ways and Means noted a modest fiscal impact from higher liquor bottle handling fees, after which the House concurred. The House then took up Senate Bill 328 on housing and common interest communities. The General and Housing Committee explained the Senate’s further amendments, including changes to the treasurer’s housing credit facility, consultation requirements, VHIP funding provisions, municipal housing planning, duplex and accessory dwelling unit rules, temporary multi-unit provisions, downtown and village center benefits, and common-interest-community reporting on vegetable gardens. Appropriations and Environment both reported no additional fiscal concerns and favorable straw polls, and the House concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment. Finally, the House considered House Bill 542 on PCB testing in Vermont schools. The Senate strike-all amendment would extend the testing deadline to 2035, create a future special fund for testing and remediation, require PCB testing before major renovation projects using state construction dollars, and direct ANR to report on remaining costs and funding options. After questions about how the amendment would affect schools that had already tested or completed remediation, Education explained that existing remediation reimbursements would continue and that the amendment mainly delays the mandate and sets up a future funding mechanism. The House concurred, then recessed until 5:20 p.m. to prepare for additional Senate bills.

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• biofeedback device may not be used without the express written permission from a parent or guardian except
• Chair regarding lines. 59. >> So this removes except as otherwise provided by law.
• I am beyond alarmed by Senate Bill. 28 I myself was able to benefit from exceptions.
• There's exceptions. Did not accessed many kids. This bureau.
• It is the exception. And I believe that I have to continue to be that voice.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Finally, on page 16 are continued the agency's exceptional items that are not included.
• I would like to note that this packet reflects the agency's exceptional items as of their legislative
• Finally, on page 16 are continued the agency's exceptional items that are not included.
• Then they had the ability to ask for it as an exceptional item.
• Turning to our LRR, we had four exceptional items in total.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Everyone except elected Republicans. It is not too late to join us.
• Everyone except elected Republicans. It is not too late to join us.
• <00:16:38.079> Everyone<00:16:39.519> except and secret police.
• Everyone except and secret police. Everyone except elected<00:16:40.480> Republicans.
• And in fact, if you look at the exceptions, Representative Fininky's bill, if it was needed, the exceptions

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, approval of the prior journal, adoption of standing committee reports, second readings of House Files 3131, 3241, and 3436, and first readings of House Files 3814 through 3922. The chamber also referred House Resolution 6, calling for the impeachment of Governor Tim Walz, and House Resolution 7, calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. The main floor debate centered on House File 3412, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, including local, state, and federal agents, with stated exceptions. Representative Long moved to suspend the rules so the bill could be recalled from committee and brought to final passage. Supporters, led by Representative Finke, argued that masked, unidentified officers undermine public trust, intimidate communities, and should not be allowed to operate anonymously; they framed the bill as a public safety and transparency measure. Opponents, including Representative Noatne, said the bill was poorly written, unnecessary, and could interfere with legitimate law enforcement needs, urging a no vote. Other members spoke at length on both sides. Supporters described recent incidents involving masked federal agents, family separations, and fear in communities, arguing that Minnesota should require identification and accountability for anyone enforcing the law. Opponents emphasized the professionalism of peace officers, the need for masks in some situations, and the importance of not stripping humanity from law enforcement. Representative Pinto also supported the motion, saying transparency and accountability are essential and that masked officers resemble “secret police.” The transcript does not include the final roll-call result or final disposition of the motion/bill.

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• Approximately 137 of them reported currently, except for two counties I had trouble accessing their feed
• Approximately 137 of them reported currently, except for two counties I had trouble accessing their feed
• on with the machines with the exception on with the machines with the exception of<00:34:35.280>
• I did ask her to submit a request to maybe amend the exceptions in the current use statute to include
• I did ask her to submit a request to maybe amend the exceptions in the current use statute to include

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We appreciate your pinch hitting uh and know you'll do exceptional work.
• an operation, all of those exceptions an operation, all of those exceptions are<00:46:42.720>
• to the future exceptions that they're going to be developed.
• But um also the way exception. Yeah.
• > is<01:41:54.480> applicable know the exception that is applicable know the exception

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, January 29, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened after a snow delay, heard an invocation from Reverend Scott Shelton, and conducted several floor introductions and recognitions, including birthday wishes for staff, a welcome for a temporary office staffer, recognition of the Center for Urban Families, and introduction of the week’s pages. The chamber then approved the prior journal and moved through bill and bond initiative readings, referring the listed measures to their standing committees or the capital budget subcommittee. The first substantive action was adoption of a favorable committee report on Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill authorizing the Baltimore City Board of Licensed Commissioners to issue a related event promoters permit for the CIAA tournament. The floor leader said the bill had no amendments, no fiscal impact, and no opposition in committee. The Senate adopted the report without objection and ordered the bill printed for third reading. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1 from the Judicial Proceedings Committee, which would require the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to adopt a statewide policy on law enforcement face coverings, apply it to state, local, and federal officers in Maryland, and enforce violations through a civil citation and discipline. The committee report included two amendments: one technical and one making the policy statewide and preempting local policies. During extended debate, the bill’s sponsor argued that masks undermine transparency and trust and that the measure would create a uniform standard. A senator from Frederick County questioned whether the bill would effectively create a policy for federal agents without Maryland-specific training and raised concerns about enforcement, temporary detention, complaints, and possible conflicts with federal authority. The sponsor responded that officers would retain discretion, that the bill would be enforced through civil citations, and that similar civil enforcement mechanisms have been upheld in Maryland. No final vote on the amended report is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• That is the only exception that federal law provides for stationing troops or armed folks at the polls
• That is the only exception that federal law provides for stationing troops or armed folks at the polls
• I had made a statement that the clerks have already notified us that every clerk, with the exception
• They made some exceptions, and those exceptions included the carrying of concealed carry weapons that
• One amendment was adopted in the Rules Committee that would allow for an exception.

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Except for Chairman Capriglione, you're free and clear of that. because you are by verification the only
• Our recent Blue Ghost journey to the moon was no exception.
• Is that it adds an exception to the Public Information Act that would exempt from or except from disclosure
• So this is very similar. to a lot of the law enforcement exceptions that currently exist in the public
• , creating an exception for all records that relate to fraud. and detection and deterrence violates the

Bills: HB3146, HB3719, HB3895, HB3923, HB4748, HB4751, HB4936, HB4952, HB4990, HB4991, HB5061, HB5196, HB5238, HB5246, HB5487

Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code

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• closed the border to importation and eliminated nearly all options for sourcing new breeding stock except
• except for an in-state breeder. except for an in-state breeder.
• So, there are exceptions to statute prohibiting importation.
• So, there are exceptions to statute prohibiting importation.
• exceptions So, there are exceptions to<00:10:08.600> statute<00:10:09.240> prohibiting

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Heintzeman presented House File 4508, which would allow the importation of elk from other states into Minnesota to help address challenges facing the state’s elk breeding industry and improve herd genetics. The Minnesota Elk Breeders Association supported the bill, arguing that recent CWD-related import restrictions have effectively cut off access to outside breeding stock, hurt breeder numbers, and limited options for maintaining healthy, profitable herds. The group said elk are relatively resistant to CWD and that importation could be allowed under Board of Animal Health oversight. The Minnesota DNR opposed the bill, saying there is no validated live test for CWD that can ensure incoming animals are disease-free and pointing to recent cases in other states where imported elk later tested positive. The DNR also said federal herd certification programs have not prevented spread of the disease and warned that responding to a new captive cervid detection can cost more than $500,000. Members then discussed broader issues around CWD testing, including frustration that a live test developed at the University of Minnesota has not been federally validated and whether Minnesota should pursue state or third-party validation. Representative Heintzeman said the bill was intended to start a broader conversation and noted that the current proposal does not address the testing issue directly. After testimony and discussion, no vote was taken and House File 4508 was laid over.

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• There are exceptions for that.
• in this bill right here there exceptions in this bill right here there are<04:19:24.119> exceptions
• <04:19:24.680> for are exceptions for are exceptions for that<04:19:26.560> there<04
• So there are exceptions for 504s and IEPs. Are there exceptions for the educators themselves?
• So there are exceptions for 504s and IEPs. Are there exceptions for the educators themselves?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

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• He said that once exceptions are made for this kind of case, exceptions may be made for another kind
• the system works and making exceptions the system works and making exceptions once<00:14:30.240>
• we<00:14:30.399> start<00:14:30.680> making<00:14:31.000> exceptions<00:
• kind of case maybe we make an exception kind of case maybe we make an exception for<00:14:34.440
• court determines the exceptional court determines the exceptional circumstances<00:26:00.679>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• THE PCS ALSO ALLOWS EXCEPTIONS TO PARENTAL CONSENT AS IS IN CURRENT LAW FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT DUE
• THE PCS CONTAINS EXCEPTIONS FOUND IN OUR PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE BILL WHICH INCLUDES EXCEPTIONS TO PARENTAL
• WHO DON'T WANT TO THAT SHOULD BUT FOR THE ONES THAT CANNOT WE HAVE MADE EXCEPTIONS FOR THEM.
• A CHILD IS SEEKING VOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND WE HAVE ONLY INCLUDED THE INVOLUNTARY, EXCEPT
• UNLESS IT IS ONE OF THE EXCEPTIONS GIVEN PROVIDED IN THE BILL.

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• and return Senate Bill 5 as amended, enacted by the Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Session 2025, except
• Except for the purpose of a call, seeing no objections. Thank you, Senator Woods (member_14063).
• The records show that the roll has been called and all those present voted in the affirmative except
• The records show the rolls have been called and all those voted in the affirmative except those voting
• The records show that all those present voted in the affirmative except those voting in the negative

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• On page 10, exception of the following.
• :27:46.560> conference with the exception of conference with the exception of conference committee
• On page 27, exception of the following.
• On page 40, exception of the following.
• > the<05:27:57.200> measures With the exception of the measures With the exception of the

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Um exception that's utterance. Um yeah.
• Only, uh, to back up what he is saying except that last part.
• Only, uh, to back up what he is saying except that last part.
• Only, uh, to back up what he is saying except that last part.
• >> except when it's an escape person. >> except when it's an escape person.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• need to ask unanimous consent to excuse until he returns to The chamber, and that's Senator Brant, except
• And they amended it and reduced the amounts for one year except in Torrance County, where they added
• And except for Torrance, they got cut by half a year by a year, but then they got an ad back.
• House Bill 256 is an exception.
• All those present voted in the affirmative, except those voting negatively by a show of hands.

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• So under your bill, there are quite a few exceptions that would be eliminated.
• I myself was able to benefit from the exceptions to parental consent provided by law, exceptions that
• I myself was able to benefit from the exceptions to parental consent provided by law, exceptions that
• Idaho passed parental consent except in emergencies, then realized problems in the aftermath.
• But where I'm struggling is the exception.

Summary: The committee on Pre-K through 12 Education took up SB 1288, a parental rights bill by Sen. Grall, which would expand the Parents Bill of Rights to require written parental consent for minors’ medical care and prescriptions, give parents access to medical records, require parental review/consent for surveys and questionnaires, and restrict use of biofeedback devices without parental permission. The sponsor said the bill is intended to restore parents’ role in major medical decisions and to address concerns about schools or providers collecting sensitive information from children without parents’ knowledge. She said she was open to clarifying language, especially around exceptions and definitions, but maintained that parents should generally be the decision-makers. Committee members pressed the sponsor on how the bill would affect minors who are abused, homeless, estranged from parents, or otherwise without a safe guardian, as well as access to STI treatment, mental health care, contraception, and care after sexual assault. The sponsor repeatedly said children in unsafe situations should come into the child welfare or law enforcement system and that she was open to changes for truly unsafe or unavailable parents, but she rejected the idea that the bill was merely about notification rather than consent. She also defended the survey provisions as a way to stop routine questioning of children about suicide and other sensitive topics without parental awareness, and said the biofeedback language was aimed at school settings where data about children’s anxiety or stress is allegedly being shared with classmates. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many speakers opposing the bill and describing personal experiences with abuse, rape, mental health crises, lack of supportive parents, and the need for confidential access to birth control, STI testing, and counseling. Opponents argued the bill would delay care, endanger vulnerable minors, and reduce access to medically necessary services and surveys that can identify risk. Supporters said the bill would restore parental authority, improve transparency, and protect children from inappropriate surveys and biometric monitoring. During debate, Sen. Berman and Sen. Davis opposed the bill, saying it conflicts with existing law and could harm vulnerable youth, while Sen. Yarborough supported it, arguing that not all parents are bad actors and that the state should not treat all families as if they were. The transcript ends with debate underway and no final vote or action recorded.

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• this hearing in a timely manner, we will be enforcing a 1-minute limit on testimony for everyone except
• this hearing in a timely manner, we will be enforcing a 1-minute limit on testimony for everyone except
• There's no one to ask questions except for me. So, Jody, I see your resume. I agree with Dr.
• There's no one to ask questions except<00:04:03.360> for<00:04:03.520> me.
• So, Jody, I see your except for me.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard and considered several gubernatorial nominations to state boards and councils. The nominees included Jody Hashimoto for the Honolulu County Subarea Health Planning Council (GM 539), Mary Pat Waterhouse for the State Council on Mental Health (GM 556), Shaun Kanani Apuuni for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council (GM 564), Chrissy Kiamaluhia Doyle for the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission (GM 732), and John Kawamura for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment (GM 736). Each nominee described relevant experience and why they wanted to serve, and supporters from the Department of Health and various community organizations testified in favor of the appointments. Committee members and supporting testimony emphasized the nominees’ experience and the value of their perspectives. Hashimoto was praised for healthcare consulting, management, financial, IT, and organizational expertise; Waterhouse for her lived experience and active service in mental health; Apuuni for juvenile justice policy work and national coalition ties; Doyle for her work in education and community representation; and Kawamura for his long career in wastewater operations and environmental protection. The Department of Health also strongly supported Waterhouse and Kawamura. Because quorum was initially limited, the chair noted that decision-making would occur later in the calendar once more members were present. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up each nomination and adopted the chair’s recommendation to advise and consent on all five measures, with no objections or written reservations noted. The meeting then adjourned.