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• <00:47:47.960> to has the responsibility and authority to has the responsibility and authority
• It authorizes a physician, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was a
• a physician um upon minors it authorizes a physician um upon consultation<00:53:15.280> with<
• as well as authorizing the Hai Youth<00:56:31.039> Correctional<00:56:31.559> Facility
• the executive director of The authorizes the executive director of The Office<00:57:55.000> of

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to housing, homelessness, caregiving, and tax relief. On HB 431, which appropriates funds for the CAL initiative and HHFDC, the Department of Human Services supported the bill and noted the Governor’s request for $50 million per year for HMS, the need for more permanent supportive housing, and a technical issue with establishing a special fund in session law. The Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions strongly supported the measure, describing it as unprecedented funding for CAL projects and linking it to goals of reducing homelessness and expanding housing inventory. Catholic Charities Hawaii, the ACLU of Hawaii, and the Reimagining Public Safety in Hawaii Coalition also supported the bill, emphasizing permanent supportive housing, diversion from jail, and public safety benefits. The chair redirected one testifier to stay on the measure when testimony drifted to another program. Written support was also noted from several organizations and agencies. The committee then heard HB 225 on squatting. DHS said it appreciated the intent and deferred to the Attorney General and task force members, while noting that outreach on public lands differs from private land, where owner consent is required. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill and wanted a voice in finding a solution. The Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions also said it supported the intent, while opposition from the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands and support from one individual were noted. For HB 280, which would make the community outreach court permanent and appropriate funds, the Judiciary strongly supported the bill, describing the court as a mobile, community-based program serving vulnerable populations and connecting participants to services. The Office of the Public Defender also supported the measure, saying the program has helped people move off the streets and into stable housing and that permanent funding would allow expansion. Written support from the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition was noted. The committee then moved to HB 71, creating a refundable family caregiver tax credit, where the Department of Taxation provided comments, the Executive Office on Aging and AARP Hawaii supported the measure, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised concerns about duplication with an existing dependent care credit and the lack of incentives for cost control. The committee next heard HB 753, which would increase the applicable percentage for the household and dependent care services tax credit. Support came from the Executive Office on Aging, Catholic Charities Hawaii, AARP Hawaii, and Hawaii Children’s Action Network, while the Tax Foundation again raised technical concerns about complexity and administration but noted the bill adds guardrails against abuse. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Uh I believe the author is supportive and so we're going to um suspend with our traditional committee
• Uh I believe the author<00:03:11.120> is<00:03:11.360> supportive<00:03:11.760> and<
• and so we're going author is supportive and so we're going to<00:03:13.599> um<00:03:14.560><
• you know, how do they have the authority you know, how do they have the authority to<00:10:03.120
• Um, and then also, authority to do that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So it uses broader definitions and more prescriptive authorization requirements because it had to create
• <01:20:28.560> authorization<01:20:29.280> requirements prescriptive authorization requirements
• prescriptive authorization requirements because<01:20:30.560> it<01:20:30.719> had<01:
• <01:21:53.120> is confusion when extra authorization is confusion when extra authorization
• and the number two the chief author and the number two author<01:24:20.719> will<01:24:20.960

Bills: HF3642, HF2700, HF3615

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosks, prohibition, customer payouts, cryptocurrency regulation, consumer privacy, data privacy, health data, sensitive data, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, personal data, data broker, targeted advertising, geofencing, location tracking, health care privacy, patient privacy, consent, minor privacy, children's privacy

Summary: The Commerce Finance and Policy Committee met on House File 3642, which would prohibit virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota. The bill was laid over, and the committee adopted a DE1 author’s amendment. Chair Kaggel and Representative Perryman described the measure as a response to widespread scams using crypto kiosks, especially against older adults and other vulnerable people, and said they would continue working with the Department of Commerce and other stakeholders. Testimony from law enforcement and advocates strongly supported the ban. A St. Cloud police sergeant and a Woodbury detective described cases in which victims lost large sums, said the current safeguards and refund rules are being bypassed, and argued that the kiosks are difficult to investigate because funds move quickly and often overseas. An AARP Minnesota volunteer also supported the bill, saying kiosks are a preferred tool for scammers and that existing protections have not kept pace with the problem. The Department of Commerce said it strongly supports the bill and reported that it has received 120 complaints over three years involving nearly $1 million in reported losses, with 2025 the worst year so far. The main opposition came from CoinFlip’s general counsel, who argued that the problem is fraud generally, not kiosks themselves, and said Minnesota already has consumer protections, including refunds for eligible victims. He urged stronger regulation rather than a ban, citing blockchain analytics, hold periods, and 24-hour customer service as alternatives. Committee members then asked questions about how long kiosks have operated in Minnesota, how many there are, who owns them, and the scale of losses; Commerce said there are hundreds statewide, operated by a variety of companies, and that reported losses are likely undercounts.

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• <00:26:35.240> for submitted to the authorizer for submitted to the authorizer for approval
• , it's within the authorizer board in this particular statute.
• <00:29:41.519> performance<00:29:42.159> evaluation authorizer performance evaluation authorizer
• <01:31:37.679> and Senator Baldin for authoring and Senator Baldin for authoring and introducing
• <01:57:38.400> of any of the testifiers or the author of any of the testifiers or the author

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• neighbor-first model of public ownership, and it would also take a close look at the New York Power Authority
• These reforms have shifted EMWIC from a locally driven joint action agency to something like a state authority
• The prescription given by my children's pediatrician was to avoid RF radiation, even if it involved moving
• Commonwealth to express our strong support for House 3462 and Senate 2250, an act relative to municipal authority
• Commonwealth to express our strong support for House 3462 and Senate 2250 and act relative to municipal authority

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a range of energy, utility, broadband, and municipal infrastructure bills. Representative Powell supported H 3466, which would create a task force to study public ownership of utilities and alternatives to investor-owned electric and gas systems. Representative Therber supported H 3574, which would use RGGI funds to reimburse cities and towns affected by power plant decommissioning, citing lost jobs, tax revenue, and service cuts in communities such as Somerset, Plymouth, Salem, and Everett. Several witnesses from municipal light plants and related organizations testified in support of mutual aid bills, including H 3486/S 2252 and H 3330/S 2277, saying the measures would clarify protections and liability coverage for MLP workers assisting in emergencies and non-emergency work. Jim Leiden of EMWIC opposed H 3514/S 2295, saying the proposed board and governance changes would reduce local control, add burdens, and weaken confidentiality protections. A committee member asked whether the mutual aid bills had been reviewed for municipal impacts, and the witnesses said they had done due diligence. The committee also heard extensive testimony on H 3551/S 2306, the smart meter opt-out bills. Supporters argued that smart meters emit harmful wireless radiation, that some residents have developed health problems or electromagnetic sensitivity, and that opt-outs should be available without fees or penalties; several witnesses urged notification, consent, and non-transmitting analog meter options. The committee also heard testimony from municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association in support of H 3462/S 2250, which would strengthen municipal authority to enforce timely removal of double utility poles, citing safety, accessibility, and construction-delay concerns. Derek Leffert of Gateway Fiber opposed H 3450, saying it would improperly shift broadband deployment costs to competitors. At the end of testimony, the chair closed the hearing by motion and vote, with members voting aye and no opposition recorded.

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• I recognize the author, Representative Niska [ID: member_12097], who will explain the bill.
• In listening to the author of the legislation, I heard him say that the AG's office is set aside from
• Representative Niska has brought us and pertains directly to the Attorney General's office and his authorities
• I recognize the author of the bill, Representative Niska (member_12097).
• It has to do with a prescription drug purchasing program under medical assistance, which is clearly in

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• I happen to know I have lived with the original author of NEPA, and what he did when this was passed,
• I happen to know I have lived with the original author of NEPA, and what he did when this was passed,
• This is the core authority to regulate.
• Nearly twice as many wolves as the state had authorized.
• international health authorities The international health authorities have<04:04:05.600> concluded

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• credit entities subject to the authority credit entities subject to the authority of<00:22:15.960
• <01:05:21.840> and Anything less shifts both authority and Anything less shifts both authority
• ,<03:36:51.920> applicable enforcement authority, applicable enforcement authority, applicable
• As an author, and my next book from Arc As an author, and my next book from Arc Press,<04:24:26.000><
• <04:33:34.400> to if I know that the authority to if I know that the authority to discipline

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We are actively working with authorizers We are actively working with authorizers and<00:57:09.560
• serving as a co-author. serving as a co-author.
• authority to implement the policy. authority to implement the policy.
• <01:19:38.320> lifelong discover new authors, promote lifelong discover new authors, promote
• authority to do. authority to do. >> Senator<01:35:14.000> MayeQuade.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• inspections this bill authorizes inspections this bill authorizes division<00:46:56.599> of
• legislation this would authorize legislation this would authorize civilian<00:54:37.960> Automotive
• authorization document card for more... ...authorization document card for more than one category.
• So that means you are lawfully in the country, you are fully authorized to be here, fully authorized
• in the country you are fully authorized in the country you are fully authorized to<02:32:22.520>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• <00:20:48.960> to<00:20:49.080> collect PESB has authority to collect PESB has authority
• We thank Representative Sencer-Mura and the co-authors for seeing the need to rectify this.
• <00:52:45.600> for Sencer-Miera and the co-authors for Sencer-Miera and the co-authors for
• <00:58:54.800> and are going up for prescriptions and are going up for prescriptions and procedures
• this<01:01:40.440> bill to author and co-author on this bill to author and co-author on this

Bills: HF3119

Keywords: teacher compensation, educational staff, unlicensed staff, minimum wage, inflation adjustment, education finance, 1183, house

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• As a reminder, primary witnesses in support must be those accompanying the author or who otherwise have
• I would ask, as with the author, a couple of things as you work through these things.
• I'd be more than willing to sit with the author on this afterwards.
• I want to thank the author on this bill.
• Without these updates, doctors could not adjust prescriptions or issue new care orders.

Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on April 22, established a quorum, and adopted its 2023-24 committee rules. The hearing then considered five bills focused on aging, long-term care, immigrant seniors, nutrition, and emergency preparedness. AB 450 would create a task force to study the needs of undocumented Californians age 55 and older; supporters from CHIRLA and other advocates described barriers to housing, health care, retirement, and digital access, while members raised questions about eligibility and process. The bill was approved on a due pass motion and re-referred to the Committee on Human Services. AB 508 would require residential care facilities for the elderly to disclose staffing information upon request at admission and when rates increase. The author and supporters argued that staffing levels are closely tied to quality of care and that families need transparency to make informed choices; a witness described her father’s death in an understaffed facility. Assisted living industry representatives opposed the bill as burdensome but said they were continuing discussions with the author. The committee adopted amendments and passed the bill to Appropriations. AB 1476 would allow senior congregate meal programs to continue offering to-go meals, a practice expanded during the pandemic. Supporters said the option improved access for homebound and food-insecure seniors and helped bring people into senior centers; there was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1068 would create a working group on evacuation and sheltering needs for older adults and people with disabilities in long-term care during disasters, and AB 1069 would ensure area agencies on aging and aging/disability resource programs have access to emergency shelters to provide services. Both measures drew broad support from aging, disability, and advocacy groups, with testimony citing recent fires and evacuations, and both were approved and re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. The committee also left rolls open for additional members to add votes before adjournment.

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• <00:56:52.200> a license or proper authorization a license or proper authorization a consumer
• could have taken a prescription could have taken a prescription medication<01:50:24.320> and<
• however the FDA still retains authority however the FDA still retains authority over<01:57:50.119
• authority over hemp-derived products.
• > over authority and enforcement authority over authority and enforcement authority over hemp<

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• housing types that meet the goals of this section and are approved by the Delaware State Housing Authority
• Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, DSAM, as an official licensing and investigative authority
• This bill establishes a more uniform and timely credentialing process while preserving insurers' authority
• A uniform and timely credentialing process while preserving insurers' authority to verify qualifications
• Law enforcement authority is preserved.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and read several committee reports and communications into the record. Members also observed moments of silence for two young people who had recently died, and the prayer and pledge were offered before the chamber moved into business. Consent calendar number 28, consisting of several resolutions, passed by voice vote. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes and retirement remarks for Representative Jeff Holowski, who was praised by colleagues for his work on financial literacy, veterans’ issues, health care, diabetes policy, and constituent service, as well as for his military service and community involvement. Holowski thanked staff, colleagues, and his family, and said he was retiring to spend more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. The chamber also recognized former Representative Harvey Kenton as a guest. The House then acted on several measures. Senate Bill 286, as amended by House Amendment 1, passed 40-0 and extends consumer protections and dealer equity standards to ATVs, side-by-sides, and vessels. Senate Bill 179, which updates the Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission and its bench book/data analysis process, passed 27-14. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 23, the housing supply and affordability bill, was presented with extensive explanation and questions about local control, zoning, and implementation, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that measure. Senate Joint Resolution 18, designating August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day and directing flags at half-staff, was also discussed in emotional remarks about overdose losses and the state’s ongoing response. The House later recessed for party caucuses.

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• <01:08:24.719> drug care services and prescription drug care services and prescription drug
• So we had authority before, and we just need to clean that up and reinstate it.
• <01:14:00.400> HMOs proposal transfers authority over HMOs proposal transfers authority over HMOs
• <01:24:58.560> and their own prior authorization and their own prior authorization and billing
• > the<01:26:53.840> billing the prior authorization, the billing the prior authorization

Bills: HF4609, HF4401

Keywords: infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy

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• House Bill 77 authorizes local and state police to enforce federal traffic laws. Mr.
• Speaker, House Bill 77 authorizes local and state police to enforce federal traffic laws on the George
• Speaker, is keep the right of action, but the prescription for what the guidelines will be for each school

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings, and for all that are in authority
• The Senate is authorized and prepared to do business.
• <01:52:42.639> provides constitutional authority provides constitutional authority provides
• held by the authority of the legislative<03:10:16.399> branch.
• Clerk, please call the roll. authority over the budget and rules authority over the budget and rules

Keywords: 958, all

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• So, for example, if someone needs a 10-day prescription for an antibiotic, but we only have seven days
• /c><00:13:03.600> for<00:13:03.760> an<00:13:03.920> antibiotic, 10day uh prescription
• for an antibiotic, 10day uh prescription for an antibiotic, but<00:13:04.800> we<00:13:05.040
• We struck that out and it says for all benefit years, which federal authorization for the reinsurance
• Farm Bureaus to uh um have authorize Farm Bureaus to uh um have affordable<01:30:25.600> health

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• disease, reduce healthcare costs, and ensure they can advise on lifestyle changes instead of just prescriptions
• example, has been banned in cosmetics for over 30 years, and just last month, the FDA revoked its authorization

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• We are talking about cuts in hospital stays, prescription medications, mental health counseling, substance
• I'm wondering if the Chair could point us to the rule that authorizes the use of artificial intelligence
• So this task force, we have to question its authority in this matter because it's excluding minority
• So this task force, we have to question its authority in this matter because it's excluding minority
• ... ...in the Senate is the spending in regional transit authorities of $73 million for our TAs.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a series of amendments to a supplemental appropriations bill and related measures, with several adopted and several rejected or withdrawn. Early amendments on equitable approaches to public safety and a Holyoke local account clarification failed, while amendments providing $2.5 million for Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers technical assistance and expanding access to gender-affirming medications and mifepristone were adopted. The chamber also adopted a technical amendment on alternative protein grants, a clarification to ETF modernization, and an energy storage systems amendment. Other proposals on homeowner protections, La Casa funding, emergency contract reform, an energy dashboard, EV charging ratepayer impacts, hate crimes, distressed hospital payments, and task force membership were rejected or withdrawn. A substantial portion of the debate focused on health care, food assistance, and public safety. Senators spoke in support of funding for community health centers, hospital relief, and EBT anti-skimming protections, including $15.5 million for chip-enabled EBT cards and related replacement-benefit support. One amendment to strengthen protections against impersonating federal officers was rejected, while another on professional protections was withdrawn after discussion of ballot address privacy and security concerns. The Senate also adopted amendments to continue prior appropriations for a North Shore food pantry and drought management efforts, and it later approved a sick leave bank for a Department of Mental Health employee. The chamber then took up the fiscal year 2025 fair share supplemental budget conference report, which Ways and Means described as $1.39 billion in spending split between transportation and education, including MBTA improvements, Chapter 90 aid, regional transit authorities, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, higher education deferred maintenance, and career technical education capital grants. After a roll call, the bill passed, with one recorded negative vote. The Senate also adopted a separate Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to third reading before final passage. The session ended with adjournment motions and a moment of silence honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman and other victims of political violence, along with a memorial adjournment for firefighter Jeffrey DeSanchez.