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• Transmission capacity planning can also, uh, transparent capacity planning can also prevent last-minute
• capacity planning can Transportation capacity planning can also<00:10:20.079> uh<00:10:20.240
• Okay. the transmission planning docket. the the transmission planning docket. the planning<01:19:51.520
• cases. I heard some of the last hearing. cases. I heard some of the last hearing.
• Is that still the case?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• is a state facilitated retirement plan is a state facilitated retirement plan for<00:05:05.120><
• can't take that part out so in that case can't take that part out so in that case the<00:09:36.920
• Quick question on this pension plan: traditionally pension plans have a contribution from only the worker
• <00:15:56.800> have Plan uh traditionally pension plans have Plan uh traditionally pension
• themselves and submit the cartridge case themselves and submit the cartridge case casings<03:29:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Health insurers and group health plans Health insurers and group health plans administered<00:17
• children covered by a group health plan children covered by a group health plan administrated<00
• In many cases, the answer to the question is not known, and in some cases even not knowable.
• immediately knowable uh in many cases immediately knowable uh in many cases the<00:39:26.280>
• <01:58:37.159> scenario worst case scenario worst case scenario estimate<01:58:39.679>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 233, which would impose transparency and reporting requirements on the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. The prime sponsor, Representative Comto, said the bill and a proposed amendment were intended to increase public access by requiring a physical meeting location, making meetings available online, and publishing a complete list of vaccines and pharmaceutical products purchased. She argued the association should be more transparent because it is involved in vaccine purchasing and public trust is important, especially given controversy around vaccines. Committee members questioned the sponsor about the association’s legal status, who sets vaccine requirements, whether other private entities would be covered, and whether the proposal should instead apply more broadly to all meetings or include recordings. The sponsor said the association was created by the legislature, that childhood vaccine requirements come from DHHS and CDC-related processes, and that she would be open to broader recording requirements. Some members raised concerns about misinformation and whether requiring answers to public questions could be problematic in a contentious policy area. Patrick Miller, executive director of the Vaccine Association, and attorney Mark McHugh testified in opposition. They described the association as a not-for-profit voluntary corporation created by statute in 2002 to serve as a funding mechanism for the state’s universal childhood vaccine purchase program, with no policymaking role and no public funding. They said the association already posts notices, agendas, minutes, and allows public webinar access and comments, while also providing annual audits and reports and other statutory reporting. They argued HB 233 would impose unnecessary administrative costs on a private entity, interfere with its limited charitable purpose, and ultimately increase costs borne by insurers, employers, and consumers. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• Um, in case folks are wondering where that definition came from, the definition of inappropriately used
• I would now like to turn it over once again to my testifier, Nicole Newton, from the planning and economic
• I'm the director of planning and economic development with the city of St. Paul.
• Much of what I said before really regarding TIF applies, but I'll say in this case, it's just to build
• > and<00:03:49.040> economic the director of planning and economic the director of planning

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The case dragged on for 11 years.
• I go, if you do that, there is no defending this case.
• This came up as part of a court case, the Davis v.
• Was that case appealed? I don’t know the answer to that, but I’ll find out for you. Okay.
• So I don’t know why there was any confusion in that court case. But either way, thank you.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And so in the case of these facilities, they would be designed to be as flexible as possible, so it's
• So in that case, that would be a great use of a piece of property.” Senator Magrum.
• These services would be coordinated with the case managers of each service provider.
• It was brought forward by the department as part of our savings plan.
• Wouldn't that be the case?

Bills: SB2015

Keywords: corrections, rehabilitation, prison budget, department of corrections, adult services, youth services, correctional facilities, Heart River correctional center, Missouri River correctional center, James River correctional center, minimum security facility, county jails, regional jails, deferred maintenance, capital construction, strategic investment and improvements fund, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, tasers, body cameras

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Human Resources division met with a quorum and spent much of the meeting on a proposed “medical home” concept for people with significant disabilities and medical needs. Matt Schwartz described the need for small, community-based homes so adults like his daughter could live in a least-restrictive setting without losing housing if service providers change. Architect Jeff Eubel presented a conceptual budget for one roughly 5,000-square-foot facility for four residents, explaining that the design would likely include four large sleeping units, common space, support areas, and medical infrastructure such as emergency power, oxygen, sprinklers, and accessibility features. Committee members and George Sink, joining by phone, raised questions about layout, zoning, ownership, staffing, and whether families would actually move loved ones into such facilities if they were far from home. The department said the concept was not in the governor’s budget and identified staff who could continue discussions; the committee did not take final action and instead discussed refining the language with interested members. The committee then turned to amendments related to long-term care and behavioral health funding. One amendment would reduce a planned $4 million general fund incentive payment and instead create a withhold-based quality program for nursing facilities, to be developed collaboratively by the department and providers and reported to Legislative Management by September 2026. The department said it could live with the language but preferred the governor’s timing; several senators questioned whether the committee should be directing an operational policy change and whether the study would simply delay implementation. No vote was taken, and the amendment was set aside for later consideration. A second amendment would clarify use of an existing $2 million general fund item for behavioral health services in nursing homes and basic care facilities, directing it toward training, technical assistance, consultation, and direct patient care for residents with medically based behavioral health disorders. Members noted the funding was already in the bill and discussed it in the context of other budget items, but again deferred action. The committee also clarified that a separate $750,000 juvenile justice diversion appropriation in House Bill 1425 was distinct from a similar amount in the budget and should likely remain in that separate bill. The chair indicated a goal of having amendments ready by the end of the week, and the committee recessed without final votes on the discussed items.

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• One of the first things I plan to do is take a look.
• If that is, in fact, the case.
• Navy's annual 30-year shipbuilding plan. and this will ensure, one hopes, long-term planning, resilience
• Talking about war plans. have planned and conducted strikes off of aircraft carriers, multiple strikes
• I'd love to hear your plans to make that happen.

Keywords: Air Force modernization, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, air superiority, national security, recapitalization

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.

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• We can provide a safe place while an exit plan is being developed.
• We can provide a safe place while an exit plan is being developed.
• that we have in the state of Louisiana are familial trafficking cases.
• Debbie, 90% of trafficking cases by a family member, a family member.” “90% of trafficking cases by a
• You all know very well how complex these cases are.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The first meeting of the Human Trafficking and Emergency Department Task Force focused on implementing Act 267 of 2025, which created the body to develop a statewide human trafficking protocol to be incorporated into regional sexual assault response plans. Chair Rep. Kelly Hennessy Dickerson and Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Director Mary Kate Andrepont outlined the task force’s goal of producing a practical, transferable protocol for hospitals and emergency departments across Louisiana, with help from Heal Trafficking. Members and presenters repeatedly emphasized that the protocol should be trauma-informed, survivor-centered, multidisciplinary, and adaptable to different regions and health systems. Hospital, SANE, and advocacy presenters described current practices and gaps. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Operation Rahab and FMOLHS’s policies highlighted staff education, badge buddies, private screening, reporting pathways, and coordination with the National Human Trafficking Hotline, law enforcement, DCFS, and local advocates. SANE nurses and forensic staff stressed that most trafficking victims pass through emergency departments and that subtle behavioral indicators, rapport-building, and broad staff education are critical. LaFASA described statewide sexual assault advocacy services, emphasizing 24-hour crisis response, legal support, and the role of advocates in helping survivors understand options and regain control. Child and youth trafficking specialists from DCFS-contracted programs, including Unbound Now and BCFS/Common Thread, explained Louisiana’s Act 662 response for minors, which routes reports into coordinated advocacy and care coordination. They said their teams respond statewide within 90 minutes, provide crisis support, and work with CACs, hospitals, and law enforcement. Members raised concerns about major service gaps, especially for adults, transportation, safe housing, and specialized placements for survivors with disabilities. Presenters also noted that male survivor housing remains limited, though Eden Centers now offers some beds. The task force also reviewed a needs assessment showing many hospitals lack mandatory trafficking training, screening practices, written protocols, and confidence in identifying victims. Members discussed expanding education beyond ED staff to residents, nursing schools, student health, mental health, housekeeping, maintenance, and law enforcement. No formal votes were taken, but the chair said the survey results and testimony would be used to draft a protocol before the next meeting, with a final draft to follow after further review and feedback.

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• It would allow us to close cases timely.
• For HIV we're seeing increased cases. and then we're certainly seeing increased cases for syphilis and
• . cases of those and MPOCs.
• It's not, I think on a case-to-case basis, working with, dealing with problems that just because somebody's
• So, with that being said, I'm just... saying case-to-case basis we still need to look at kinship care

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• THE DAMAGE AWARD OF $18,319,181 WAS NOT REVERSED BY THE TRIAL COURT IN THE CASE WAS REMANDED BACK TO
• THINGS LIKE THAT, ARE WE DEALING WITH THAT FIVE-YEAR PLAN?
• THIS BILL REQUIRES EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL TO HAVE A CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN.
• Pizzo: FROM A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE AND SORRY I WENT TO LAW SCHOOL WHEN THESE CASES, THERE WERE THE CASES
• IN THE SAME WAY A DISTRICT IS ASKED TO PLAN AND IS PLANNING. >> Sen.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And we have plans, like I said to incorporate it into our learning lab as well.
• It also limits the ability to implement broad scale solutions has no 2 cases are alike.
• And ultimately, only 4% of these cases resulted in the removal of a child from their home.
• The lead agencies, AHCA managed care plans, managing entities and sit providers.
• It truly is case-by-case and very specific are it depends on the type of placement that the child may

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In some cases, they are peeling up.
• And so, that would be the long-range plan.
• I would, if we came up with a plan to turn those over every five years, that would be the ultimate plan
• cases.
• these cases and how to move forward in the future.

Keywords: 914, all

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• planning—and not planning to preserve the status quo.
• planning—and not planning to preserve the status quo.
• We do need some planning, absolutely, but the planning shouldn't be about protecting franchises.
• We do need some planning, absolutely, but the planning shouldn't be about protecting franchises.
• We do need some planning, absolutely, but the planning shouldn't be about protecting franchises.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And so, there are patterns in a ...adult sexual assault cases the same way that there are in child cases
• ... case scenario.
• And I can remember a case I had years ago where I was trying a case.
• But we all want these cases prosecuted.
• Violent cases. Those are the types of cases. That's what we're talking about here.

Bills: HB207, HB235, HB324, HB449, HB463, HB502, HB 1121, HB1445, HB1465, HB1778, HB1977, HB2000, HB2066, HB2596, HB207, HB235

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, obscenity laws, visual material, anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, criminal offenses, sexually explicit material, minors, artificial intelligence, sexually explicit, doll, mannequin, robot, law enforcement, healthcare, insurance, affordable care, access

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• But from a basic perspective, they're currently evaluated every 3 years, and on a case-by-case basis
• But from a basic perspective, they're currently evaluated every 3 years, and on a case-by-case basis
• But from a basic perspective, they're currently evaluated every 3 years, and on a case-by-case basis
• Educator witness: They're currently evaluated every 3 years, and on a case-by-case basis they can continue
• So within that CIP, within that school improvement plan, supporting teachers has to be part of that plan

Keywords: The previous live stream for this committee experienced a technical issue. This is the complete meeting recording recovered from backups., 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 44, “Landon’s Law,” sponsored by Rep. Candy Massaroni. The bill would allow schools to keep anti-choking devices such as LifeVac on hand while limiting liability. Testimony from Equal First Aid and LifeVac emphasized that choking is a leading cause of death for children, that the devices are noninvasive and FDA-registered, and that updated Red Cross guidance allows their use when standard rescue protocols fail or are not feasible. Lauren McCubbins, Landon McCubbin’s mother, gave emotional testimony about her 8-year-old son’s death from choking at school and urged the committee to give schools an added rescue option. Members asked questions about how the device works, whether the Heimlich maneuver remains part of the protocol, and whether the bill is limited to LifeVac or applies to similar devices. The bill was reported favorably, with a roll call vote showing unanimous support from members present. The committee then heard a bill sponsored by Rep. J. Baker aimed at reducing administrative burdens in schools and supporting teacher recruitment and retention. The measure would lengthen the required evaluation cycle for tenured teachers from every three years to every five years, provide teachers a copy of their employment contract upon request, streamline professional development provisions, update continuous school improvement plan filing requirements, restore schools’ ability to use Title II funds for certain programs after an unintended consequence of prior legislation, and require KDE to review reporting requirements and eliminate those not required by law. Rep. Baker said the bill was developed with teachers and administrators through a working group and is intended to reduce “check-the-box” tasks so educators can focus on instruction. Amanda Butler of Spencer County Schools and other educators testified that the changes would save time, preserve funding for mentor and induction programs, and reduce repetitive paperwork. Rep. Fleming asked for clarification on the longer evaluation cycle, and an educator witness explained that each evaluation involves pre-observation, observation, and post-observation time and that districts would still retain flexibility to evaluate more often if needed. No final vote on this bill was included in the transcript excerpt.

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• Chair and Representative, I plan to...
• That's been the case; it's still the case.
• So we're estimating that it's going to be with the low and a high, or a best case, worst case baseline
• So I guess in that case, and what I'm trying to straighten out, Mr.
• And that was the plan.

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• Colorado offers a platform to plan Colorado offers a platform to plan events<00:30:04.799> that
• So the commissioners are final plan.
• municipality has their master plan municipality has their master plan uh<02:51:15.200> and
• have to skip a year and in some cases have to skip a year and in some cases skip<04:05:25.840>
• From a planning a planning commission.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal from February 4, 2026. Members then took up resolutions out of order, including Senate Joint Resolution 9 recognizing Missing Persons Day. Supporters described the scale of missing-person cases in Colorado and nationally, emphasized the role of families, law enforcement, and the public, and noted the importance of prompt investigations and technology. The resolution was adopted on a 58-0 vote, with seven excused. The chamber then moved to special orders and considered House Bill 1041, concerning electronic vehicle records and electronic certificates of title. The committee report was adopted after an amendment clarifying that any party to a vehicle transaction may request a paper or electronic title. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays, costs, and administrative burdens while preserving ownership and lienholder protections and keeping paper titles available as the default. The bill passed the House unanimously. Finally, the House began consideration of House Bill 1038 on county commissioner redistricting. The sponsor outlined seven committee amendments addressing county commissioner authority, outdated hearing references, competitiveness language, legislative declaration wording, elector standing to challenge maps, a correction to the competitiveness formula, and a bill-number fix. Debate then focused on amendment L10, which would remove the word “integrity” from the short title; supporters said the term could imply wrongdoing, while opponents wanted to keep it. L10 failed on a voice vote. Members then moved to amendment L8, which would carve out smaller counties from the bill’s redistricting requirements; discussion began, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that amendment or the bill itself.

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• that's consistent each year we can plan that's consistent each year we can plan ahead<00:39:33.359
• Than the typical, and in this case no line tech was used.
• So 60 homes are are being planned capo.
• Some of them, in a case, might make sense for them to do a regional park.
• Some of them, in a case, might make sense for them to do a regional park.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Act 279 working group met for an informational briefing with DHHL on its use of the $600 million appropriation and progress on the department’s implementation plan. The chair reviewed the working group’s oversight role, noting that it was created to monitor expenditures, project development, and progress toward reducing the Hawaiian Homes waitlist, and that the group must submit a progress report before the 2026 session and a final report before the 2027 session. DHHL said it had provided an updated booklet reflecting the Hawaiian Homes Commission’s February 2024 recommendations and a detailed accounting of encumbrances and project progress across the islands. DHHL highlighted several implementation themes: innovative financing and construction methods, land acquisitions and exchanges, technology, beneficiary services, and partnerships with counties and private entities. The department described a “project lease” model that gives beneficiaries access to a project rather than a specific lot, with options such as turnkey homes, owner-builder, self-help, or rent-to-purchase arrangements depending on financial qualification. Officials said this approach is intended to serve lower-income beneficiaries, expand access for people on the waitlist, and allow beneficiaries to receive support services such as financial literacy and down payment assistance. The department reported that roughly $511 million had been encumbered for infrastructure, about $152.8 million for acquisitions, financing, and beneficiary services, and about $36 million in other covered costs, with about $588.9 million encumbered as of December 31 and about $120 million expected to be spent by that date. Officials said the original implementation plan covered about 2,722 units, while the updated plan projects roughly 6,000 to 7,000 leases and 2,472 lots to be occupied. They also described phase-two needs for additional funding, including projects on Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu, and said they would need continued legislative support, including possible bonding and private activity bond set-asides, to complete remaining projects. Members discussed the distinction between encumbered and spent funds, and DHHL explained that encumbrances reserve money for specific contracts while construction spending occurs over time through progress payments. The department also showcased examples of innovative projects, including a high-rise project in urban Honolulu financed through a mix of private activity bonds, tax credits, and state funds, and an acquisition-based project in Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi using multiple funding sources. DHHL emphasized partnerships with the City and County of Honolulu and Maui County, and said it is still assessing future projects to keep infrastructure costs manageable and ensure homes are safe and affordable for beneficiaries.

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• They have $25 million planned for The establishment of a low-interest revolving loan fund.
• You can actually find the newly minted2025 comprehensive water plan, which is a 50-year plan that we
• It really opened my eyes that there are not a lot of these cases, but there are some few cases that homes
• I know we refer cases over.
• Ones to make that determination because each case in each situation is so very unique.

Bills: SB1191, SB1314, SB1319, SB1333, SB1346, SB1439, SB1509, SB1510, SB1613

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, SB1319

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• still be what they call numbering plan still be what they call numbering plan area<01:40:16.679>
• The North American Numbering Plan Administrator has jurisdiction over when the planning begins for a
• we have the opportunity in this case we have the opportunity in this case it's<02:17:10.040>
• <02:30:44.120> your have to carefully plan your have to carefully plan your activity<02:30
• planning on hire if this was passed planning on hire if this was passed would<04:23:48.560> you

Keywords: 1189, house, all