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• This is a technical amendment to make a correction to the effective date due to a second reading amendment
• We are amending the effective date. I ask for an I vote. I don't think I have.
• We are amending the effective date. We are amending the effective date.
• Um, this amendment would fix the effective dates, and so I would ask for permission to run it.
• dates of various true up the effective dates of various sections<03:36:47.920> within<03:36:48.239

Keywords: 981, all

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• And I'm concerned that this is going to have the same effect. So let's dig down.
• So, how does that get effectively resolved? That's a great question.
• . date on the opt-in for sex ed.
• As we acknowledge the serious effects of social media.
• To date, exactly zero have been reviewed and removed.

Bills: SB12, SB1565, SB13, SJR12, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB112, SB400, SB813, SB 12, SB 13

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, school district, grievance procedure, public education, diversity and inclusion, funding penalties, school libraries, library advisory councils, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, constitutional amendment, school choice

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• We changed the effective date upon their request to be pushed back until next fall.
• We changed the effective<00:04:13.200> date<00:04:13.519> upon<00:04:13.920> their
• request to be effective date upon their request to be pushed<00:04:15.120> back<00:04:15.439>
• So, the effective date for the Yes.
• <00:19:56.000> wouldn't effective dates so that it wouldn't effective dates so that it wouldn't

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• ,<00:04:43.960> and<00:04:44.160> evidence-based safe, effective, and evidence-based
• safe, effective, and evidence-based hearing<00:04:45.400> and<00:04:45.520> balance<00
• as part of an most effectively as part of an interdisciplinary<00:10:30.400> care<00:10:30.640
• straightforward, to promote effective straightforward, to promote effective administration<00:18
• > credentialing After that date, national credentialing After that date, national credentialing

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the October 23 meeting minutes and then heard testimony on a planned 2026 bill to modernize Kentucky’s audiology practice act. Witnesses from the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and a Kentucky audiologist said the proposal would largely codify existing authority and add new powers to order certain imaging and lab tests related to auditory and vestibular conditions, as well as prescribe topical ear medications. They argued the changes would reduce delays, especially in rural areas, improve access to hearing and balance care, and help address provider shortages. Committee members asked about evidence for the expansion, responsibility for reviewing imaging results and incidental findings, and whether the changes might affect referrals or scope of practice. The witnesses said they could provide evidence, that the audiologist would be responsible for obtaining and reviewing radiology reports and following up with patients and primary care providers, and that the goal was to speed treatment and streamline referrals when needed. The committee then heard a separate proposal to update the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy statutes by licensing MRI technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers, who are not currently required to be licensed in Kentucky. The bill would create a transition period through January 1, 2028 for current practitioners, require national credentialing for new applicants after that date, expand the board from 9 to 11 members, and clarify scope and enforcement provisions. Supporters said the measure would improve patient safety, align Kentucky with most other states, and recognize national credentials. Members questioned how many workers would be affected, whether the state currently meets national standards, the cost of licensure, and whether the bill could worsen staffing shortages, especially in rural areas. The witnesses said about 800 MRI technologists and 1,600 sonographers in Kentucky are currently certified, initial licensure would cost $100, and existing licensees would not pay an additional fee. They also said the board viewed the change as a safety measure and noted increasing portability of MRI services across state lines. Finally, the committee began hearing a respiratory care interstate compact proposal. The sponsor and respiratory care representatives described the compact as a way to allow licensed respiratory therapists from member states to practice across state lines. They outlined the profession’s role in hospitals, emergency departments, home care, pulmonary labs, long-term care, and telehealth, and said the compact would help with workforce flexibility and access to care. The transcript cuts off before the discussion concluded or any action was taken on that item.

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• And so I just want to make sure that we understood more up-to-date. Thank you.
• Every single side effect should absolutely be reported because we need that data.
• I believe that with hormonal fluctuations, sleep deprivation, stress, and the effects that...
• It is really about using the resources we currently have more efficiently and effectively.
• Yes, all vaccines, completely up to date, no wiggle room whatsoever. All of them, all of them.

Bills: HB163, HB216, HB721, HB2035, HB2038, HB3057, HB3153, HB3233, HB3595, HB3801, HB3812, HB4076, HB4129, HB4377, HB4535, HB4666, HB4730, HB4743, HB4903, HB5149, HB5155, HB1534, HB163, HB216

Keywords: epinephrine, healthcare, emergency response, administration, medical policy, health care, itemized billing, patient rights, provider regulations, Texas Health and Safety Code, cost disclosure, insurance, benefit plan, administrators, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions, parental notice, mental health, medical licensing

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• And to date, we're proud to say that over a thousand displaced households, stable meals, 1.5 million
• And to date, we're proud to say that over a thousand displaced households, Through Hope Florida, and
• to date, we're proud to say that over a thousand displaced households have been sheltered through this
• The federal government, SBA, has, to date, given out $100 million in loans, so about the same.
• That's a compounding effect, right? That didn't happen once. So, we've also made that change.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.

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• Royal Governor effectively collapsed.
• is still in effect.
• But even ultrasound dating can at best offer a range, with dating accuracy decreasing by trimester.
• <02:45:54.640> or<02:45:55.040> EDDD estimated due date or EDDD estimated due date
• office ends at the date of the election. office ends at the date of the election.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, what's the date of this plan that went into effect? Uh, so the 90-day is up in July.
• The sixth area is ensuring effective The sixth area is ensuring effective tourism<01:48:47.920><
• All of the late payments were up date. All of the late payments were up to<03:22:26.800> date.
• to date. to date.
• What was the<03:55:53.680> date?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism held an informational briefing on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract updates, destination management action plans, and state auditor findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson described her role as temporary and said she was focused on identifying problems, gathering information, communicating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions. She said HTA is now operating as a typical state agency subject to state controls, but noted that HTA’s work often involves nontraditional programs that can create process errors. She also said she had directed staff to review the auditor’s findings on the destination management action plan process and that the review was posted publicly. A major topic was the search for a permanent CEO and the agency’s restructuring under SB 1571. HTA board chair Tata Po said he hoped to select a CEO within about four months, with three to six finalists expected in roughly two to two-and-a-half months, and said the job description would largely remain the same except for compensation and reporting changes under the new law. Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism representatives explained that HTA’s board is now advisory and does not approve the budget, while DBEDT retains budget authority. They also said HTA is working with the governor’s office and DBEDT on contract and budget transitions, including a possible shift to a calendar-year process so grantees and contractors have more certainty. Members pressed HTA on staffing, oversight, and accountability, especially around the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB contracts. HTA said the destination stewardship team supports destination management and product development, including workforce development, sports, and implementation of destination management action plans, and that staff provide direction to contractors rather than simply handing work over to them. Anderson said the stewardship team had 11 people and that the destination management side covered about 15 contracts, while the branding side had three managers overseeing nine contracts. She said the agency had 47 contracts overall and that the major contracts included CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB. Several members criticized HTA’s management history, questioned staffing qualifications and compensation, and expressed concern that the agency had lost public trust. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• after Kos, so I would ask for a small effective date committee amendment.
• So perhaps a 1126 or a 7 126 would be a more appropriate effective date, and that was with some input
• So perhaps a 1126 or a 7 126 would be a more appropriate effective date, and that was with some input
• Yeah, I would suggest that we delay the effective date to July 26, 2026, and also just change the appointing
• date to uh that we delay the effective date to uh July<02:24:42.680> 26<02:24:43.359> 71

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <01:31:43.920> dates<01:31:44.239> for normally draft um effective dates for normally
• draft um effective dates for causes<01:31:45.040> of<01:31:45.199> action.
• after effective date to immediately after effective date to immediately after enactment,<01:57:56.560
• The author's amendment clarifies the definitions of federal agent and also clarifies the effective date
• agent and also clarifies the effective agent and also clarifies the effective date<03:27:44.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• this could have an opposite effect this could have an opposite effect because<00:57:00.559> I've
• It's presence awaiting that court date?
• And last week 20 for your court date.
• , paper that says they have a court date, paper that says they have a court date, no,<02:52:08.720
• date coming? date coming?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We've had three housing applications to date. We've been able to underwrite.
• Of the projects that we've approved to date, they are on page 11.
• They're also a really effective tool as we're promoting the Centennial.
• The State Racing Commission is charged with setting race dates.
• So I can't really say how effective that has been, but the first month was not effective.

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• And that dates back before Governor Hobbs.
• I'm not sure of the exact date on that, but we're happy to get that to you.
• In the months I've worked on this, today was the first day I've heard that date.
• Today was the first day I've heard that date, and I've worked on this for months.
• time I've heard that date, which is not acceptable to me.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We'll also defect the date.
• And in the We'll also defect the date.
• And then adding in a defective date.
• Um and then adding in a defective date.
• And hopefully add in a defective date.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered several housing-related measures. On SB 2068, which would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to study how to maximize housing on transit-oriented development and other state and county lands, testimony was mostly supportive from agencies and housing groups, with one opposition witness. In response to questions, OPSD said it was already working on a list of potential parcels but could not yet identify unit counts or a timeline, and estimated about $250,000 would be needed for staffing and contractual support. The committees also heard SB 2227 on rental assistance, which would require HPHA to make monthly rent supplement payments, prioritize certain tenants including kupuna, allow agreements with counties and nonprofits, and create a special fund supported by a transaction fee on recordings. HPHA supported the bill, and the Department of the Attorney General said it recommended amending the measure to describe the fee as a tax. Additional testimony included support from elder and community organizations and one opposition witness. For SB 2061, relating to residential condominiums and the 99-year leasehold program, HCDA and the project developer testified in support of amendments intended to preserve owner-occupant requirements while making the project more marketable and financially feasible. Members focused heavily on parking, affordability, and financing. HCDA and the developer said the parking stalls would be unbundled from the units, that the project would be a 99-year leasehold with 60% of units reserved for buyers at or below 140% AMI and 40% market-rate, and that the state’s $15 million equity contribution would cover only part of the parking garage and commercial component. The hearing then moved on to SB 3327, relating to HCDA and complete communities, but the transcript cuts off before that measure was fully discussed.

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• Section 2, the act becomes effective upon passage and approval. End of bill. Senator Wynn.
• The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025. End of bill. Senator Wynn. Thank you, Mr. President.
• The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025. End of bill. Senator Cannizzaro. Thank you, Mr.
• This act, as amended, becomes effective upon passage and approval. Thank you, Mr. President.
• This act becomes effective on July 1, 2025. Thank you, Mr. President. Any further remarks?

Keywords: 909, all

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• It's kind of a coordination issue, and we've provided edits to that effect.
• date from 2019 when we passed the law to 2025.
• This included not having a detailed up-to-date map of the school's layout.
• This would effectively take the same approach, as Chief Yarbrough had earlier mentioned.
• So what makes the heat pump so effective?

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• creating, and matching cost-effective creating, and matching cost-effective community<00:02:16.800
• /c><01:37:39.920> across<01:37:40.239> the effective date that splits um across the effective
• to extend the effective date for a study to extend the effective date for a study due<01:48:01.760
• There will be an effective date for these two sections to be date final following enactment in a technical
• There will be an effective date for these two sections to be final following enactment in a technical

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• date of this act to be eligible for credit.
• And so they were looking to have an extended or delayed effective date out until July 1, 2028, to give
• date.
• date.
• We haven't really looked at dates, but just so tentative.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the minutes from the prior meeting were approved. The first major presentation came from Montana Public Employees Retirement System executive director William Hollahan, who gave an overview of Montana’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Compensation Act plan. He explained that the plan covers volunteer firefighters in unincorporated areas, is funded by 5% of state fire insurance premium taxes, and currently serves 228 departments with about 2,936 active members and 1,242 retirees. He described eligibility rules, annual training and reporting requirements, benefit levels for partial and full pensions, disability, death, medical, and funeral benefits, and said the plan is actuarially sound with roughly $60 million in assets and a funded ratio slightly above 100%. Committee members asked about prior-service credit, whether EMS personnel are included, the effect on recruitment and retention, and whether expanding coverage would require a funding analysis; Hollahan said prior service is not credited, EMS is not currently included, and any expansion would need financial review. Tim Walleen of Workforce Safety and Insurance then presented a draft North Dakota workers’ compensation solution for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS personnel. He explained that volunteer responders are already covered by workers’ comp for medical and wage-loss benefits, but the proposal would set a minimum annual wage of $30,000 for calculating wage-loss benefits for qualifying volunteers, with the benefit paid at two-thirds of that amount. Representative Porter suggested tying the volunteer definition to existing code rather than a fixed dollar amount, and Walleen agreed. Questions focused on whether search and rescue or other volunteer emergency services could be included, whether departments would face new paperwork, and whether volunteer organizations can already elect coverage; Walleen said there would be no additional paperwork and that volunteer coverage is already available. The committee also heard from volunteer fire service representatives and the state fire marshal. An Oakes-area firefighter, Mr. Olson, testified that small departments are struggling with retention, communication, and administrative burdens, especially around separate bookkeeping and funding rules for donated or fundraising money, and he said departments need clearer guidance from the state. State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark introduced himself and outlined a broader effort to improve education, support, and coordination for fire departments, including a planned 10% audit of certificates of existence beginning in 2027, more outreach through his office, and better assistance with training, reporting, and grant access. He said his office is authorized under current law to provide these services, but the role has been vague and underused. Finally, Arnagard Rural Fire District Chief Rick Schreiber testified in favor of new recruitment and retention ideas, including retirement-style benefits, health insurance, tax incentives, scholarships, grants, and more remote or regional training. He said volunteer departments are losing members, that local tax and donation funds are already stretched, and that any new retirement or incentive program should be sustainable and likely involve a mix of state and local support.

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• So effectively, you... ...the Budget Act, and it has constrained growth levels.
• the maximum level, and that's where it effectively gets capped.
• The program itself technically goes into effect in early July at the federal level.
• And so setting a later implementation date for this one may give districts more time.
• Typically, you can go out on disability the four weeks prior to your due date, right?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:45:28.400> of of age prior to the hunt start date of of age prior to the hunt start date
• As a result, MPCA suggests establishing a January 1, 2028, hangar transition date.
• Yamaha dated January 3, 2025, just two days after the law took effect.
• emails with me one from Honda dated emails with me one from Honda dated December<01:18:59.920>
• > these days after the law took effect these days after the law took effect these emails<01:19

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