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• But my understanding is once that limits reached, it's first come, first serve.
• <00:14:27.600> The necessarily come with the limits.
• The necessarily come with the limits.
• contiguous states and more limited contiguous states and more limited participation<02:11:39.280
• limit on this activity. activity. activity.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review. The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses. Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.

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• So, yeah, I appreciate you not answering my loaded question. Thank you. Further questions?

Bills: HB1170

Keywords: fiduciary responsibility, proxy voting, public finance, Oklahoma statutes, pension plans, pecuniary factors, nonpecuniary factors, financial risk, Attorney General, 914, all

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• for an integrated resource plan developed by an electric utility that provides a forecast of its own load

Keywords: House Room A, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• came to the Capitol in 2003, wasn't a in office, I didn't show up in office until 2007, with two bus loads

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• What's been taken is to use some of this surplus in non-recurring funds to load up those funds where
• The presentations, they're loaded here. All right. When we've got, okay, excellent.
• Right now, when they're funded through the health care authority for child support only, they're limited
• They're limited in their role under the contract of them paying part of their salary.
• Without going into details and exposing potential limitations in our security, we need to make sure that

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• We tried to limit I'm faculty or not.
• that statute of limitations to 10 years. that statute of limitations to 10 years.
• <09:40:19.840> to It extends the statute of limitations to It extends the statute of limitations
• :40:42.480> very,<09:40:42.880> very statute of limitations is very, very statute of limitations
• carry a loaded pistol or revolver. carry a loaded pistol or revolver.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We passed that three day time limit, unable to deal with the issue.
• This is not, and it's for a limited period.
• And then the bill is not subject to any time limit. it on the suspension.
• and you said it was limited to 60 days.
• Of course, the ISS is currently limited to three days. Yeah, which we talked about.

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

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• obligation techniques, limited Avalor tax bonds.
• I think that's a limitation that it's worth exploring absolutely.
• Usually most, most of these have, have about a 10 year limitation.
• OK, so would it be OK if we limited these to 5-year terms.
• I'd recommend that we limit the use to needs, not wants.

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• Each public testimony will be limited to two minutes.
• By getting ahead of the harm, this is also a more fiscally responsible way of allocating our limited
• Zerwas and I, Representative Zerwas and I... had a bill that limited physicians to, I think it was 10
• The language is limited to legal cases.
• We recommend permitting other nutritional support services on a case-by-case basis for a limited time

Bills: HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

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• IF MORE FAVORABLE POSES A 10 STORY HEIGHT LIMITATION FOR LIVE LOCAL PROJECTS NEAR AND ADJACENT TO SINGLE-FAMILY
• IF YOU TRULY CARE ABOUT ELIMINATING WASTE AND BEING RESPONSIBLE WITH TAX DOLLARS, ALL LIMITATIONS IMPOSED
• ONLY STABLE ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION OPTION IN RURAL AREAS SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION AND LONG TRAVEL DISTANCES LIMIT
• FAMILY HOMES THERE IS FEAR THAT THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TO KIDS IN THE AREAS AND THAT THEY WERE TRYING TO LIMIT
• THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AND DIFFICULT WITH THE AMENDMENT DOES IS LIMIT THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN TERMS OF

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Go ahead, come on up and limit your comments to about 2 minutes, please.
• Right now we've limited the salaries to $50,000 in statute.
• That may limit me.
• But this would limit that.
• Chair, the law currently right now for cannabis is limited only to Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol.

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• So I wish I could take more of your load, sir, if you have any, that I can shovel for you.
• Their claims, their limits are 500,000 and a million, which increases to 600,000 and 1.2 million.
• It similarly removes the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse in public schools.
• It has no limitations on attorney's fees, and we are going to substitute ours in.
• It has no limitations on attorney's fees, and we are going to substitute ours in and send it over.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• EVS that can drive up the cost<00:02:04.159> and<00:02:04.360> uh<00:02:04.520> limits
• ><00:02:04.920> consumer<00:02:05.439> choices<00:02:06.280> you cost and uh limits
• consumer choices you cost and uh limits consumer choices you know<00:02:06.520> what's<00:02:
• The manufacturers will load dealers with vehicles that the dealers need to find customers for.
• The manufacturers will load dealers with vehicles that the dealers need to find customers for.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think that’s pretty important to try to manage the load, as we’re at 13 vacancies right now.
• <01:29:06.159> as important to try to manage the load as important to try to manage the load
• <04:55:00.878> limited<04:55:01.360> benefits<04:55:02.000> and yielded limit
• limited benefits and yielded limit limited benefits and significant<04:55:03.280> costs.
• is evidence-based and with very limited is evidence-based and with very limited risks.<05:31:31.280

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• for a limit, and prohibit a limit on the value of fuel rewards points earned through a fuel program.
• So that's not limited to a school zone. Wouldn't you agree?
• That's limited access. The technology is not 1995. It's now readily available.
• for the Office of Governor, providing for a lifetime term limit.
• Speaker, term limits is one of the big issues in our state.

Bills: HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, HR179, HR180, HR181, HR182, HR183, HR185, HR186, HR187, HCR75, HCR76, HCR77, HCR78, HCR79, SCR24, SCR36, SCR39, SB64, SB107, SB152, SB185, SB217, SB232, SB278, SB290, SB294, SB320, SB321, SB419, SB424, SB436, SB440, SB468, SB470, SB476, SB482, SB489, HCR32, SCR11, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB679, HB745, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1193, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB256, SB180, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB786, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB368, HB433, HB441, HB447, HB466, HB481, HB741, HB1242, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, HB615, HB864, HB1103, HB1175, HB31, HB225, HB608, HB664, HB897, HB977, HB1003, HB1160, HB1180, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB181, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB772, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1189, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements

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• except under limited circumstances. except under limited circumstances.
• And first up, we have the Office limit.
• timely guidance while preserving limited timely guidance while preserving limited community<00:50
• <00:51:37.200> to would include but not be limited to would include but not be limited to
• Uh, we have incredibly limited staff. Um, I myself as a first deputy have an active caseload.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1768, which would prohibit state and county law enforcement agencies and officials from entering into federal immigration-enforcement agreements under 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) and from assisting in certain immigration enforcement actions except in limited circumstances. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi all testified in strong support, arguing the bill would protect due process, reduce fear in immigrant communities, preserve trust in local police, and keep local resources focused on public safety. Testifiers said cooperation with immigration enforcement can chill court attendance, crime reporting, and cooperation with police, and they emphasized that the bill would not stop federal enforcement or affect other deputization agreements for environmental or other criminal matters. Committee members asked whether any 287(g) agreements currently exist in Hawaiʻi; testifiers said they were unaware of any and believed the bill would maintain the status quo. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up House Bill 1548, which would reduce the maximum sentence for misdemeanors from one year to 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek sentence modification. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, and the William S. Richardson School of Law immigration clinic all supported the measure, saying the one-day change could prevent severe immigration consequences such as detention, removal, and bars to relief that can be triggered by a sentence of 365 days or more. Testifiers stressed that the bill would not change criminal liability or public safety, but would align Hawaiʻi law with similar reforms adopted in other states. Members questioned whether the change would affect citizens or create an automatic immigration process; witnesses responded that the issue is the federal immigration consequence tied to the maximum sentence, not actual time served, and that citizens would not face that consequence. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HB 1548, with no final vote shown.

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• This is a device in which you can load with your credit or debit card or cash; you can create an account
• This is a device in which you can load with your credit or debit card or cash; you can create an account

Bills: HB303, SB360, SB325, HB477, SB329, HB381, SB330

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• It looks a lot more like puzzles, and it takes that verbal loading away so that kids who might have a
• It looks a lot more like puzzles, and it takes that verbal loading away so that kids who might have a

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• In order to facilitate the goal of the hearing as much of the public within the limits of our time, we
• The fact is this proposal does not limit a district's flexibility to change professional assignments,
• This proposal will not limit existing law and the authority that JPAs have for the flex flexibility to
• It will limit the capacity of the we have the courses and programs available for students.
• I've heard it has from all sorts of information to very limited information.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <01:59:28.239> the disparity aid and limiting the disparity aid and limiting the extraordinary
• So this loads already in the country.
• have unlimited wants, we have limited have unlimited wants, we have limited resources<02:40:34.640
• So, we've had to make limited resources.
• I I I see limited uh to do.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a House budget briefing focused on the overall state budget and the first of three divisions. The presenter reviewed the size and structure of the budget, noting that the state had eliminated the interest and dividends tax and still balanced the budget. He explained the major spending categories in the general fund and total budget, emphasizing that health and human services and education remain the largest areas, while transportation is largely self-funded. He also walked through the revenue picture, including business taxes, insurance taxes, court fees, communications taxes, and Medicaid recoveries, and said the remaining interest and dividends tax revenue reflected late payments from prior assessments. Members asked about the size of the tax cut from eliminating the interest and dividends tax, federal funding stability, and why Medicaid was being reduced if federal support was expected to remain steady. The response was that the lost revenue would have been about $200 million absent repeal, and that the budget gap was addressed through many small cuts across departments. On federal funds, the presenter said most aid is tied to multi-year grants and that core programs such as Medicare and Medicaid were expected to remain relatively stable, though some federal reductions could occur. He also said some agency reductions came from eliminating long-vacant, funded positions and from expected lapses. The discussion then moved into Division One, which covers smaller and miscellaneous agencies. The division made cuts to the governor’s office, eliminated a temporary position at the Governor’s Commission on Disability, reduced Department of Information Technology spending through a back-of-budget cut, and found savings in Administrative Services. It also delayed maintenance at the Sununu Youth Services Center, stopped advertising for paid family medical leave, changed retiree health insurance funding, and consolidated several personnel-related boards into one. The division eliminated the Commission on Aging and the Office of the Child Advocate, made a temporary special education advocate position permanent, reduced the Secretary of State’s budget, kept municipal rooms-and-meals distributions flat, and made changes to the retirement system, including $55 million to improve Group 2 retirement benefits and a new retirement structure for future state hires. The judicial branch was also asked to find savings and received two additional judges because of expected caseload increases from other eliminations.