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• This just allows for regulations for surface mining and reclamation of activities under the purview of
• :11:26.239> for<02:11:26.400> regulations<02:11:26.880> for<02:11:27.119> surface
• allows for regulations for surface allows for regulations for surface mining<02:11:27.920> and
• What's the purpose of removing the geologist if the geologist's job is to do what they need to do for surface
• necessary to have... >> ...the geologist if the geologist's job is to do what they need to do for surface

Keywords: MS House Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then confirmed a quorum, dispensed with the journal reading, and moved into the calendar. Members also introduced several visitors and groups in the galleries, including AFL-CIO representatives, Volunteer Mississippi, the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy, New England College students on a civil rights tour, and other guests and constituents. The chamber then proceeded through a series of motions to reconsider, table, or advance bills on the calendar. On the appropriations calendar, the House passed several Senate bills after adopting strike-off or amendment language. Senate Bill 2896, described as a potential trooper pay raise measure, was amended and passed 128-0. Senate Bill 2898 increased the MIMA disaster assistance trust fund from $20 million to $40 million and passed 128-0, and Senate Bill 2924 authorized spending from that fund and passed 119-0. Other appropriations measures included Senate Bill 2825 on the healthcare industry zone act, Senate Bill 2832 extending a repealer for the short-line railroad tax credit, Senate Bill 2834 on motor vehicle specialty tags, Senate Bill 2835 allowing banks to use third-party vendors to check liens, and Senate Bill 2846 on conduit bonds; each was explained as largely conforming to House language or adding reverse repealers, and each passed overwhelmingly. The Ways and Means calendar included Senate Bill 2850, which removed a reverse repealer and updated the Advantage Jobs Act to align incentives with prior commitments and future tax changes; it passed 119-0. Senate Bill 2873 expanded administrative forfeiture procedures to products on the cigarette and ends registry and passed 117-1. Senate Bill 2882 clarified that tax assessors cannot require settlement statements for homestead exemptions and passed 118-0. Senate Bill 3111, which would exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually to nonprofits from alcohol taxes, drew some concern and passed 97-13 after a reverse repealer was added. Senate Bill 316 added energy storage facilities such as batteries to the definition of alternative energy for local ad valorem tax purposes and passed 114-1. Senate Bill 3124 revised the Pregnancy Resource Act to allow individuals as well as businesses to participate in the tax credit, adjust reporting and in-state requirements, and incorporate House language; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• He graduated in 1944 and was stationed on various surface ships until he was selected for flight training
• After securing a lunar orbit, Shepard stepped onto the surface of the moon on February 5, 1972.
• Shepard stepped securing a lunar orbit, Shepard stepped onto<00:10:21.200> the<00:10:21.360> surface
• the<00:10:21.839> moon<00:10:22.079> on<00:10:22.240> February onto the surface
• of the moon on February onto the surface of the moon on February 5th,<00:10:23.120> 1972.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• c><02:20:00.319> their<02:20:00.640> help<02:20:01.359> in<02:20:01.680> crafting
• and again CSP for their help in crafting and again CSP for their help in crafting something<02:20
• labor committee kind of truthful, I think, because there has been bill after bill after bill that attacks
• labor committee kind of truthful, I think, because there has been bill after bill after bill that attacks
• a problem by making it a attacks a problem by making it a deceptive<02:53:40.640> business<02

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, took roll, and approved the journal of Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as corrected. Members then made several announcements, including committee meeting notices, a Colorado Farm Bureau burger bash, recognition of Nurses Week, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and a commendation honoring former legislator Dorothy Rupert for her public service and advocacy. The chamber also heard a report that Rep. Flynnel had helped save a life by calling 911 when she witnessed a medical emergency near the Capitol. Committee reports were received from Appropriations and Business Affairs and Labor, and the majority leader moved a slate of bills to special order for May 7. The House then proceeded to special orders and considered House Bill 1433, which would allow the firefighter behavioral health trust to receive gifts, grants, and donations to sustain services for firefighters dealing with trauma. Supporters described the program as essential for first responders, and the bill passed. The chamber next considered House Bill 1429 on consolidating administration of public assistance programs. Supporters said it would stabilize the safety net, reduce error rates, and create a transition plan involving counties, state departments, and frontline workers; the appropriations report and the bill both passed. House Bill 1416, which transfers money from the Universal High School Scholarship Cash Fund to support small businesses and the Colorado Small Business Development Center, also passed as amended after debate over the use of the scholarship fund and its prior implementation challenges. Opponents argued the money should remain with students, while supporters said the fund had already distributed most of its original allocation and the transfer would help small businesses without creating a new program.

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• <00:43:38.880> The brutally attack their victims. The brutally attack their victims.
• <01:08:35.279> on with an election is a direct attack on with an election is a direct attack
• The sponsor of this bill crafted it to address two very specific scenarios: bathrooms, locker rooms,
• <05:28:25.040> against but a purely targeted attack against but a purely targeted attack against
• loved, and where these attacks loved, and where these attacks will<05:49:04.638> stop,<05

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The surface water was less than 10 acres in size. And I will give you a wee bit of history on this.
• And I wonder if DES would be willing to help craft an amendment to define contractor as it applies.
• wonder if um dees would be willing to I wonder if um dees would be willing to help<01:54:44.880> craft
• 46.639> to<01:54:47.360> um<01:54:47.679> to<01:54:48.080> define help craft
• an amendment to um to define help craft an amendment to um to define uh<01:54:49.599> the<01:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 27FN, which would change how improvements to dwellings over water are handled and align those projects more closely with the state building code. The bill was presented by Trisha Milo on behalf of Senator Lang, and attorney John Cronin explained that it arose from a specific New Hampshire Supreme Court case involving the Newcombs’ lakeside property, but that it could affect a small number of older waterfront homes statewide. He said the intent was to give the Department of Environmental Services (DES) limited waiver authority for improvements that do not harm water quality, plant life, or fish, while still requiring DES review and local permits. Committee members asked several questions about the scope of the bill, including whether it was tied to one case, how many properties might be affected, what counts as “living space,” and whether the language could allow larger decks or other expansions. Cronin said the bill was meant to be narrow, focused on access and egress and not on creating new living space, and that DES would still be able to deny unreasonable requests. He also described the Newcombs’ project as a rehabilitation of an older structure that had been approved locally and later challenged by DES, leading to the current dispute. Darlene Forst, the Wetlands Bureau administrator at DES, testified in opposition. She said the department was surprised the bill was being heard because it believed the Senate had sent it to interim study, and she argued the language was unclear and could have broader statewide effects than intended. Forst also said the underlying case was still active and should not be effectively re-litigated through this bill. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• And so, look, I just want to investigate this a little bit because, I mean, at surface value, you could
• because I<01:14:48.840> mean<01:14:49.080> at<01:14:49.280> at<01:14:49.400> surface
• <01:14:49.880> value<01:14:50.239> at<01:14:50.360> surface I mean at at surface
• value at surface I mean at at surface value at surface level<01:14:50.960> right<01:14:51.080

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• costs and incomes related to the removal of rail and ties were necessary to provide a level safe surface
• costs and incomes related to the removal of rail and ties were necessary to provide a level safe surface
• costs and incomes related to the removal of rail and ties were necessary to provide a level safe surface
• costs and incomes related to the removal of rail and ties were necessary to provide a level safe surface
• costs and incomes related to the removal of rail and ties were necessary to provide a level safe surface

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Public Works and Highways Committee heard testimony on House Bill 375, which would allow municipalities to designate certain road segments for ATV travel, create maps and signage for those routes, set seasonal limits, and require certain equipment on ATVs such as lights, a horn, flashers, and directional signals. The sponsor, Rep. Dan Maguire, said the bill is intended to support tourism and give towns a structured, optional way to permit ATV use on roads, not to override existing uses. Members asked about possible overlap with agricultural vehicle rules, golf carts, speed limits, and whether the bill could allow ATV use on busier roads or expressways; the sponsor said he did not intend to interfere with existing lawful uses and believed golf carts would only be included if they met the relevant statutory requirements. NHDOT State Maintenance Engineer Alan Hennessy said the department had concerns with language exempting municipalities and the Bureau of Trails from the permitting process, arguing that the existing permit system provides needed review, public notice, and signage requirements. He also raised questions about road funding and maintenance if ATVs were allowed on state highways. Fish and Game Captain Michael Eastman testified that his commission opposed the bill as written, citing concerns about the ATV definition, the distinction between ATVs, UTVs, and other OHRVs, and the potential impact on state highways and road maintenance. He said towns can already open roads to OHRV use under existing law, and he noted that accident data for road use would generally be handled by local police or State Police rather than Fish and Game. Craig Reny, chief of the Bureau of Trails, said the current Bureau of Trails/DOT permit process for highway crossings and connectors works well and is used to ensure safety through engineering review. He said his bureau was not taking a position on the bill but wanted to clarify that existing procedures already address many of the issues the bill appears to cover. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Neither of us is aging very gracefully, and we need to—we can't just make things pretty on the surface
• 38.720> you<00:32:38.880> know,<00:32:38.960> those<00:32:39.200> are surface
• , which is, you know, those are surface, which is, you know, those are the<00:32:39.440> splashy
• line bursts open it because the water line bursts under<00:33:03.919> the<00:33:04.000> surface
• because it's 50 years under the surface because it's 50 years old,<00:33:05.440> right?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.

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• The SAVE Act would do something that, on its surface, might to a lot of folks seem really reasonable,
• And while I totally understand the surface appeal of something like the SAVE Act, um, you got to think
• <01:25:25.360> appeal I totally understand the surface appeal I totally understand the surface
• <01:27:02.719> might<01:27:03.040> seem an idea that on the surface might seem an idea
• that on the surface might seem to<01:27:03.440> a<01:27:03.600> lot<01:27:03.679> of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• legislative session, we've engaged with stakeholders, and I'm committed to continuing this effort to craft
• She has been an amazing partner in this collaboration and was very thoughtful about crafting a solution
• On campus, her attacker has a trail.
• safety for workers, businesses, and communities across the state, especially as efforts to curb these attacks

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Craft moved that the report of the conference committee on House Number 2130 be adopted and that the
• Craft moved that the report of the conference committee on House File 2130 be adopted and that the bill
• I recognize the member from Hennepin, Representative Craft, who will explain the report.
• Representative Craft. Thank you, Madam Speaker. This is a great bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• training on playground safety issues, including hazard identification, equipment specifications, surfacing
• might know a little bit more about this, but a Minot Water Treatment Plant got hit with a ransomware attack
• and then eventually work them up to having a much better security posture to prevent cybersecurity attacks

Keywords: 908, all

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• training on playground safety issues, including hazard identification, equipment specifications, surfacing
• might know a little bit more about this, but a Minot Water Treatment Plant got hit with a ransomware attack
• and then eventually work them up to having a much better security posture to prevent cybersecurity attacks

Summary: The committee convened, approved the prior meeting minutes, and received a memo summarizing major audit items. The State Auditor’s office and outside auditors then presented a series of audits, many of which were clean with unmodified opinions and no findings, including the Bank of North Dakota, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality, Lake Region State College, and the Office of the Governor. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association audit was also clean overall, but it repeated findings about limited segregation of duties and auditor assistance in preparing financial statements, which the auditor said were expected to continue because of the organization’s small size. Committee members asked about out-of-state board addresses, and the association explained those members were North Dakota residents using South Dakota mailing addresses. Several audits did include findings. The Council on the Arts audit identified two issues: payroll charged to federal awards without supporting time records, and $12,825 in Cultural Endowment Fund spending that was not allowable under state law, including staff training, retreats, and executive director candidate travel. The Department of Public Instruction audit found unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, but additional testing confirmed the funds were credited properly and students completed required school district work, so no improper payments were identified. The University of North Dakota audit found a lack of documentation and transparency in School of Law admissions decisions; the auditor said the law school used a holistic process but did not keep notes or evaluation tools to show why applicants were admitted, waitlisted, or denied. UND leadership said the school is in good standing with the American Bar Association and agreed better documentation is needed, and the auditor said the issue was the missing documentation, not ABA accreditation itself. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which found four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating cap, grant conditions not being met, improper breeder fund awards, and improper procurement. The auditor said promotion fund spending exceeded the cap by $327,447 and the fund balance dropped sharply over the audit period. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson said the agency had become complacent, that grant requests were treated as routine, and that controls and documentation need to be tightened. He also explained that the breeder fund overpayments involved two horses whose ownership transfers were not properly documented before racing, and that the procurement issue stemmed from an advertising contract that proceeded without proper written procurement procedures after a misunderstanding with the State Procurement Office. The auditor said the Racing Commission will now be audited every two years because of the findings. The committee also received updates on Dakota College at Bottineau’s bank reconciliations, which Minot State University said had been brought current after an 18-month backlog, with only one account still needing cleanup; members asked for a written report on the corrective actions. The North Dakota Fair Foundation was reported to have dissolved, with remaining funds transferred to another nonprofit account for continued support of the state fair. Finally, the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, revising the earlier estimate to about $1.1 million based on incomplete district survey responses, and said the Anti-Lunch Shaming law likely increased meal debt because schools must feed students regardless of account balance. Members discussed the need for a more accurate year-end debt figure and possible future reporting at a later committee meeting.

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• We have fraudsters that attempt to attack our system, so you move over to the cyber security. security
• We've been very successful at fending those So those kinds of attacks, I would link to fraud more than
• direction, but it barely scratches the surface.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <01:00:54.480> some this year trying to craft some this year trying to craft some legislation
• a loan program where craft a loan program where uh,<01:01:21.760> nonprofits<01:01:22.640>
• We've been laying it over for more than a month now trying to craft a path forward, but this gets us
• <01:03:53.440> a<01:03:53.640> path a month now trying to craft a path a month now
• guidelines crafted in 2007, expire. guidelines crafted in 2007, expire.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and recognized Girls Inc. of Metro Denver in a personal privilege presentation. Senators highlighted the organization’s history, its work serving youth through programs focused on healthy living, academic success, and leadership, and its STEM outreach. Senator Danielson also noted a free science box program available through Girls Inc. and praised the group’s work. On third reading, the Senate laid over Senate Bill 66 and then passed House Bill 1339, which renames the March 31 voluntary holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day. Supporters said the change was prompted by reports of abuse by Cesar Chavez and emphasized continued respect for farm workers and the movement. Senator Benavidez later corrected earlier remarks about Colorado farm worker history, noting a unionized farm in Center, Colorado and describing the broader legacy of farm worker organizing in the state. The Senate also passed House Bill 1144, prohibiting the use of 3D printing to manufacture firearms, and Senate Bill 48, which removes the exception allowing minors 16 or older to marry with judicial approval; both bills were reconsidered and repassed after initial votes. The chamber also passed House Bill 1200 on vehicle registration payments for military members serving outside the state, House Bill 1011 on the transfer of certain pet animals, and House Bill 1133 regarding an environmental education program under the Traveling Animal Protection Act. House Bill 1011 and House Bill 1133 drew more divided votes than the other measures. The Senate then granted leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. In Committee of the Whole, members adopted the consent calendar and advanced House Bills 1257, 1095, 1089, 1277, and 1198 on second reading. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 40 on the Affordable Home Ownership Program; supporters described it as a response to Prop 123 workforce housing issues, especially AMI restrictions affecting teachers and first responders. An amendment removed the proposed loan program from the bill, and the amended bill was adopted. Finally, the Senate adopted House Bill 1134, which requires municipal court defendants to be subject to conditions similar to state court defendants, including sentencing rules, transparency, and access to counsel.

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• c><00:04:21.359> emissions<00:04:21.840> by<00:04:22.000> 2050 Representative Craft
• Representative Craft, do you want to close your amendment?
• paying tax that they're not paying tax that they're not paying representative<00:09:12.399> craft
• do you want to representative craft do you want to close<00:09:13.240> your close your close
• <00:10:39.560> yes Joy No representative craft yes Joy No representative craft yes representative

Keywords: 1183, house

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• this<01:37:25.199> to<01:37:25.400> accommodate<01:37:25.960> that tried to craft
• this to accommodate that tried to craft this to accommodate that we<01:37:26.800> I'm<01:37:26.960
• <02:00:12.360> on<02:00:12.560> a of this being a an attack on a of this being a an
• attack on a particular<02:00:13.360> line<02:00:13.560> of<02:00:14.000> business
• I think it's wrong on its surface, but because the county is a creature of the state, the legislature

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Bills: HB1242, HB1250, HB1590, HB1752, HB1979, HB1983, HB2952, HB2961, HB2967, HB2973, HB2988, HB3031, HB3047, HB3052, HB3066, HB3086, HB3175, HB3177, HB3178, HB3240, HB3404, HB3429, HB3548, HB3638, HB3671, HB3704, HB3759, HB3831, HB3904, HB3920, HB3944, HB3969, HB3973, HB3975, HB3976, HB3978, HB3983, HB3984, HB4092, HB4118

Keywords: HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty, special livestock sale, tax relief, farm products, rural economy, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund

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• as I mentioned, is the reasonableness criteria, and that's based upon a square footage of vertical surface
• It's a vertical surface.
• the<02:32:16.880> the<02:32:16.960> the<02:32:17.280> the a vertical surface
• Um the the the the a vertical surface.
• reason behind using a that a surface reason behind using a that a surface area<02:32:21.680>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have a hopelessly convoluted regulatory system based on this fantasy that you can create a craft cannabis
• <00:03:48.959> cannabis<00:03:49.519> market<00:03:50.280> based can create a craft
• cannabis market based can create a craft cannabis market based on<00:03:51.920> government on
• But a lot of our little craft breweries across Minnesota are struggling right now due to declining sales
• But a lot of our little craft breweries across Minnesota are struggling right now due to declining sales

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House considered a Senate message announcing that the Senate had concurred in and adopted the conference committee report on Senate File 2370, the cannabis bill. Representative Stevenson moved adoption of the report and explained that the conference committee had largely retained House provisions while making additional changes, including directing the Office of Cannabis Management to return with a medical-market streamlining proposal, expanding testing capacity, and adding an expungement provision. Representative West also urged adoption, saying the bill improved the measure and moved Minnesota closer to a safe, tested, legal cannabis market. During debate on the bill, West argued that the legislation was still too restrictive but would help create a functioning market, support hemp businesses, ease burdens on medical cannabis operators, and improve public safety and expungement outcomes. Stevenson emphasized the bill’s low-potency hemp beverage wholesaler licensing provisions, saying they would support Minnesota breweries and create a needed wholesaling segment in the cannabis supply chain. He also noted that the bill would generate some licensing revenue and help the state’s cannabis market develop more efficiently. Members also discussed the importance of preserving the medical cannabis program for patients, including children with seizure disorders, and the need for clearer local control as cities and counties work with preliminary licensees before market launch. Hansen said local governments have key responsibilities under the legalization framework and warned that delays could affect the expected early 2025 launch. After debate, the House adopted the conference report, and the bill passed as amended by conference on an 80-50 vote, with its title agreed to.