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• I thank you for the opportunity to testify before your committee again regarding MassDOT's unsuccessful
• Effort should be made to maximize opportunities for public discussion.
• Now, with renewed attention, Mastod has a new opportunity to demonstrate to the public its dedication
• We thank you for your time and the opportunity to be here.
• We thank you for your time and the opportunity to be here.

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• The interface of the system allows for digital signature capture and transmission directly to Service
• Thank you for this opportunity to come before you to talk about our programs.
• The Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners, since 2021, has implemented a digital online. licensing
• Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. I'm happy to answer any questions.
• I'm sorry I got the information to you late, but hopefully you've had an opportunity to review it.

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• I always enjoy coming the opportunity.
• Also, with digital discovery, stability.
• </c> I mentioned the digital discovery. I mentioned the digital discovery.
• We will never have that opportunity again.
• I appreciate the opportunity to sense.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:07 26RS BR 8 - AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices: 00:01:33 Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:51:33 26RS BR 126 - AN ACT relating to boating under the influence: 01:23:46 26RS BR 60 - AN ACT relating to grooming: 01:33:23, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership. The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage. Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.

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• This means fewer opportunities for many works experience they won't be able to do it under the PLA.
• This means fewer opportunities for many In other state-approved non-union program.
• This means fewer opportunities for many workers who are already in the pipeline.
• Thank you for the opportunity to present Assembly Bill 2041.
• Like, even having a digital version, or having a, you know, add it to the briefing in the morning for

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to public safety, emergency response, wildfire prevention, and environmental protection. AB 2152 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez would streamline CEQA litigation for new fire station projects and add best-practice requirements; supporters, including firefighters, said it would help communities and firefighter safety, while opponents argued the project labor agreement requirements would raise costs and limit participation for small and nonunion contractors. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2041 by Assembly Member Carrillo would expand reporting related to 911 dispatcher pre-arrival medical instructions; after amendments and stakeholder agreement, opposition groups said they would remove their opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2101 by Assembly Member Gipson would require human trafficking notices and training at disaster sites and for disaster response workers; supporters said it would protect vulnerable workers, while broadband, city, and county representatives raised implementation concerns, especially in rural disaster areas. It passed to Appropriations despite a no vote from Vice Chair Hadwick. The committee also considered AB 1805, which would require an audit and stronger oversight of the state’s Next Generation 911 project after concerns about major spending and delays. CalNENA supported the bill’s transparency and accountability provisions, and the measure passed to Appropriations. AB 1536 by Assembly Member Addis would tighten safety and public review requirements for offshore oil pipeline restarts and require decommissioning of certain spill-prone pipelines; environmental and coastal government groups supported it, while the Western States Petroleum Association warned it would threaten fuel supply and pipeline operations. The bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote. AB 1964 would direct the State Fire Marshal to survey home hardening in fire-prone areas and estimate costs; it passed to Appropriations with broad support. AB 1960, also by Assembly Member Bennett, would use a portion of wildfire prevention grants to encourage community-level home hardening certification. The author said the bill would create incentives and broader public awareness, while the vice chair argued it would favor communities that can already afford hardening and divert resources from higher-need areas; the bill still passed to Appropriations. AB 1863 by Assembly Member DeMaio would clarify that people cannot be charged simply for calling 911 or when no services are rendered, while preserving fees for actual services and allowing billing for legitimate emergency response costs; it passed to the Assembly floor. The committee also took up consent item AB 2517, which passed to Appropriations. After add-on votes for absent members, the meeting adjourned.

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• Um, I'm here to testify in support of this bill, and thank you for the opportunity.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify today, and we urge swift passage of House Bill 3689.
• The, the bill gives us the opportunity to, to, uh, borrow up to 500 million pre-event before a storm,
• I appreciate the opportunity and your consideration of this bill.
• reductions or low double digit reductions, and at a minimum, even in places that don't have that, we

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• </c> to provide telephone access to digital. to provide telephone access to digital.
• Rural Opportunity Office, L2: 5.5 FTE. Employee Ownership Office: 1.8 FTE.
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• Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
• Chairman, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to voice my thoughts on this bill.
• They involve digital footprints, multiple state stay within our city limits.
• They involve digital footprints, multiple state networks, traumatized victims who require special care
• Committee members, thank you for this opportunity to profess. My husband and I— Where are you from?

Summary: The House Judiciary, Rules Committee approved the minutes from January 27, 2026 and then considered two RS introductions and two bill hearings. RS 3-3101, a minor change to a reckless driving proposal by Rep. Pohanka, added the word “active” to the school zone/construction zone language and was introduced. RS 33096, sponsored by Chairman Skog, would clarify disturbing-the-peace law to specifically cover willful and malicious disruption of worship services; it was also introduced after brief discussion about whether broader wording could have been used. The committee then heard House Bill 522, which would create penalties and authorize reasonable countermeasures against drones operating in restricted airspace around correctional facilities. Rep. Hill and witnesses from the Idaho Department of Correction and a counter-UAS company described drones as a growing security threat used to deliver contraband and aid escapes, citing thousands of detections and examples from other states. A member of the public raised First Amendment and press-access concerns, but the bill was still moved to the floor with a due pass recommendation in a unanimous roll-call vote. The committee also heard House Bill 518, which would allow the Attorney General’s office, at the request of local law enforcement, to take the lead on human trafficking prosecutions. Supporters from Nampa police, victim services, local government, and prosecutors described trafficking as a multi-jurisdictional crime that strains local resources and re-traumatizes victims through repeated interviews. The Attorney General’s office testified neutrally, saying it could take on the work but would need additional resources and that the bill’s current scope may be too narrow to be used often. Despite that caution, the committee unanimously sent HB 518 to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning; a scheduled budget presentation was postponed.

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• They are given an opportunity to call and reschedule.
• DIGITAL ASSETS.
• I'm surprised you gave me this opportunity; a moment ago you told me no.
• It is going to give children and babies an opportunity to flourish and prosper.
• THIS IS A HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION TO GIVE THE VOTERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO...

Bills: SB 2, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117, SB 503, SB 2, HB 120, HB 20, HB 150, HB 6, HB 100, HB 210, HB 215, HB 1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB 142, HB 451, HB 124, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• I think those folks would have liked the opportunity to go and say, no thank you.
• So I'll give management of digital data.
• </c><04:33:45.600><c> Um</c><04:33:46.000><c> unlike</c> manage, process digital data.
• Um unlike manage, process digital data.
• </c> opportunity to go and say no thank you. opportunity to go and say no thank you.

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• Thank you, Chair. again we have a huge opportunity and we again we have a huge opportunity and we we're

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• Have y'all thought about your opportunities while you look at a fiscal cliff, but your opportunities
• I appreciate the opportunity to do two things.
• Dell Medical School has a unique opportunity.
• In every challenge, there's a potential opportunity, and I think there is a potential opportunity for
• for higher education have that opportunity.

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 UK has a tax on digital services.
• The UK has a tax on digital services.
• Chair, firstly, again, thank you for the opportunity to present to the committee.
• Again, I want to thank you for the opportunity to testify on why it's critical.
• Good morning, everyone, and thank you very much for the opportunity to be here.

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• RS 3327, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, Representative Petsky. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• And real quick, I just want to clarify, we're talking about Idaho Digital Learning Academy, not Idaho
• Chairman and representatives, thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
• I appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of House Bill 58 today.
• We’ll give the representative an opportunity to rethink his motion in a moment. Thank you, Mr.

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Summary: The House Education Committee first approved minutes from prior meetings, then heard RS 3327 on Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA). Representative Petsky said the proposal would reduce state funding for several areas he described as scope creep or double funding, including private school and homeschool enrollments, virtual school enrollments, LaunchPad literacy, urban custom sections, and a limit of three enrollments per student per year. He said the changes would save about $9 million, with homeschool savings unknown, and argued the bill would preserve IDLA’s core gap-filling mission while right-sizing its budget. Several members raised concerns about impacts on rural districts, the three-enrollment cap, and whether the bill addressed double dipping fairly. The committee voted to send RS 3327 to print. The committee then introduced RS 33027, a moment-of-silence bill for schools. Representative Skog said the measure, modeled on laws in other states, would require 60 seconds of silence in schools and could include prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection. Members debated whether the silence should be required at the beginning of the school day or left to teacher discretion. An amended substitute to give teachers more flexibility failed on a roll call vote, as did a substitute motion removing the time-of-day language. The committee then approved the original motion to introduce RS 33027. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 588 and related RS 33283 on virtual education and Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA). Representatives Pickett and Galaviz said the bill would align rules for virtual programs in districts and charters, require board approval of contracts with education service providers, require Idaho-certified teachers, maintain residency verification, and place oversight of supplemental learning funds at the local school or charter level with State Board guidance on eligible expenses. Supporters from several districts and IHLA said the bill would improve transparency and preserve innovation and local control while keeping standards aligned. Some testimony warned the bill could reduce flexibility or overemphasize process and testing. After discussion, the committee agreed to hold HB 588 in committee and then introduced RS 33283, a clarifying amendment defining supplemental learning funds more explicitly as funds determined by a district or charter to enhance educational services and support learning outside traditional classrooms.

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• As a result, everyone who works there misses out on tips and other opportunities.
• program and public support and awareness for eligible local businesses during construction through digital
• program and public support and awareness for eligible local businesses during construction through digital
• It would identify sectors most affected by automation and emerging opportunities for workforce development
• What could we do to make sure that we're providing an opportunity to our state now and into the future

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee heard and favorably reported several bills. SB 1672 removed duplicative state provisions related to labor pools; CS/SB 940 prohibited third-party sale of restaurant reservations without the restaurant’s consent; and CS/SB 1820 made changes to motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise law, including disclosure of performance measures, anti-retaliation protections, and limits on franchise termination or nonrenewal. The committee also approved CS/SB 324, creating a revolving loan program to help small businesses affected by prolonged public works construction, and SB 936, which creates a recurring three-year study of the effects of AI, robotics, and automation on Florida’s workforce and economy. SB 1322, the Florida Rural Jobs Act, was amended and reported favorably to encourage private investment in rural small businesses through a state tax credit program. The committee also reported favorably on CS/SB 910, which regulates for-profit veterans’ benefit assistance services, and CS/SB 656, which extends protections from extraordinary collection actions to all bill-of-care payment actions by hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The committee spent substantial time on CS/SB 1264, a broad Department of Commerce agency bill. The strike-all amendment added or revised provisions on Secure Florida, the RISE venture capital tax credit program, data center tax exemptions, business development classifications, military land transfers, and other economic development matters, while also repealing regional planning councils from statute. That repeal drew extensive opposition from local officials and regional council representatives, who argued the councils are important for emergency management, grant writing, planning, and support for small and rural communities. Supporters of the amendment said the councils could continue locally without state statutory involvement. After debate, the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, though Senators Davis and Smith voted no. The committee also considered CS/SB 1238, which would tighten reemployment assistance rules by disqualifying claimants who fail to meet job-search requirements or refuse work, and by adding verification and reporting requirements. Supporters framed it as adding guardrails and preventing fraud, while opponents argued Florida’s unemployment system is already difficult to access and that the bill would add unnecessary barriers and costs. Despite opposition from labor and advocacy groups, the bill was reported favorably, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Alexis Yarborough and John Gilbert to the Board of Supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.

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• they could have also had the opportunity they could have also like<00:45:38.359><c> talked</c><00:45
• Yes, I would believe that because I have had my hands digitally fingerprinted for that use.
• </c><01:09:47.960><c> fingerprinting</c><01:09:48.600><c> that's</c> includes a digital fingerprinting
• </c><01:09:53.719><c> fingerprinted</c><01:09:54.440><c> for</c> hands um digitally fingerprinted for

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• If a newspaper isn't available in that area or can't print the advertisement, then the digital copy will
• year, and this will be the vehicle, subject to a committee substitute, for those other naming opportunities

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• Today, much of public discussion occurs in semi-private digital spaces.
• Today, much of public discussion occurs in semi-private digital spaces: social media, collaborative documents
• I'd like to have the opportunity to ask Ms. Contreras a few questions. Sure. Come on up, please.
• So I'm looking forward to that opportunity to work on it with her. So with that, I vote aye.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several Senate bills and one House bill. SB 1039 would allow attorneys prevailing in disciplinary matters to recover lost earnings and seek reputational harm damages from the State Bar; SB 1148 would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function; both received due pass recommendations. SB 1061, lowering the fentanyl enhanced-penalty threshold from 200 grams to 9 grams, also passed after opposition from the ACLU and defense counsel argued it would sweep in personal-use cases and increase incarceration, while supporters said it targets trafficking. SB 1068, which limits campus firearm restrictions for concealed-carry permit holders, passed over strong opposition from gun-safety advocates and university faculty, and SB 1069, removing suppressors from the definition of prohibited weapons, also passed despite concerns about public safety and prohibited possessors. The committee then approved SB 1099, which sets statutory elements for defamation claims based on whether the plaintiff is a private or public figure and whether the matter is of public or private concern. The ACLU opposed it, warning that codifying defamation law could chill speech and conflict with evolving First Amendment precedent; supporters said it largely codifies existing case law and adds an internet-related limitation period. SB 1271, barring municipalities from penalizing businesses for legitimate emergency calls unless there is a pattern of false or frivolous reports, passed unanimously after testimony that some cities were discouraging 911 calls for theft and other incidents. The committee also passed SB 1127, requiring mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect to report immediately and personally to DCS. Phoenix Children’s Hospital and DCS supported the bill but asked for clarification so medical emergencies would not be disrupted, and members discussed possible amendments. SB 1426, changing forcible detainer procedures by removing the written demand-to-vacate requirement and expediting claims, passed despite landlord-group concerns that it could affect holdover tenant cases. Finally, SB 1448, as amended, passed to expand aggravated assault protections to utility, telecommunications, video service, and related workers; supporters cited rising threats and assaults, while opponents argued existing assault laws already cover the conduct and the bill is overly broad.

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• You will have the opportunity to take up the Department of Administration request later on today's agenda
• You will have the opportunity to take up the Department of Administration part of this request later
• Quality, public school support and financing, educational services for the deaf and blind, Idaho Digital
• Quality, public school support and financing, educational services for the deaf and blind, Idaho Digital

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and first took up the Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Medicaid. Members approved a 2026 supplemental for the Medicaid forecast adjustment, increasing general fund and dedicated fund spending while reducing federal funds, and also approved a separate budget-neutral 2026 supplemental to move hospital assessment funding into a dedicated fund and create a new hospital assessment budgeted program, as required by House Bill 345. Both motions passed with do-pass recommendations after roll-call votes. The committee then considered the 2027 Medicaid budget. Testimony covered MMIS procurement, estate recovery staffing, program integrity contract support, Medicaid purchasing staff tied to the Department of Administration, hospital assessment fund alignment, population forecast adjustments, and an additional governor’s initiative reduction. Three competing motions were offered: one from Representative Bruce, one from Senator Cook, and one from Senator Wintrow. After debate over provider-rate cuts, RESHAB funding, forecast assumptions, and whether to reduce the governor’s requested $22 million adjustment, the Bruce motion failed and the Cook substitute failed, while the Wintrow motion passed and received a do-pass recommendation. The committee next approved Idaho State Police budgets. It passed a Brand Inspection Division request for $288,100 in dedicated funds for replacement vehicles and equipment, a Division of Idaho State Police motion adding funds for the commercial vehicle safety grant, a mobile live scan pilot, and replacement items, and a POST Academy motion for $324,100 in dedicated funds for replacement items. The Department of Juvenile Corrections budget was also approved, including a clinician services transfer from Health and Welfare, replacement items, IT hardware, and restoration of direct care and mentoring funding with six FTPs. Finally, the committee considered the Department of Administration and Military Division budgets; after debate over Medicaid procurement staffing and a training position transfer, the committee approved a Department of Administration motion with reduced general fund and increased dedicated funding, then approved the Military Division’s request for emergency management overhead recovery and state education assistance funding. The meeting ended with announcements of the next Monday agenda and adjournment.

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• You will have the opportunity to take up the Department of Administration for three additional FTP.
• You will have the opportunity to take up the Department of Administration part of this request later
• Quality, public school support and financing, educational services for the deaf and blind, Idaho Digital
• Quality, public school support and financing, educational services for the deaf and blind, Idaho Digital

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Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee met to consider several Department of Health and Welfare Medicaid items, Idaho State Police budgets, the Department of Juvenile Corrections, and the Department of Administration and Military Division. The committee first approved a FY 2026 Medicaid forecast supplemental, then approved a budget-neutral FY 2026 hospital assessment fund shift and creation of a separate hospital assessment budgeted program. For FY 2027 Medicaid, members heard extensive discussion of MMIS procurement, estate recovery, program integrity, purchasing staff, hospital assessment alignment, population forecast adjustments, and proposed reductions tied to provider rates and RESHAB. After debate among three competing motions, the committee rejected two alternatives and passed the original motion, which included the governor’s recommended Medicaid adjustments and the $22 million reduction concept, sending it with a do pass recommendation. The committee then approved Idaho State Police Brand Inspection replacement items for trucks and equipment, as well as Idaho State Police division requests for a commercial vehicle safety grant increase, a mobile live scan pilot, and replacement patrol vehicles and equipment. POST Academy replacement items were also approved. For the Department of Juvenile Corrections, members approved clinician service transfer funding from Health and Welfare, replacement items, IT hardware, and restoration of six FTPs and related funding for direct care staff and substance use disorder mentoring services. In the Department of Administration budget, the committee debated Medicaid procurement staffing and related transfers. A substitute motion to fund three FTPs failed, and the committee ultimately approved a compromise motion funding two FTPs, utilities alignment, program transfers, inflationary utilities, IT hardware, and a prior rescission adjustment. The Military Division enhancement request for indirect cost recovery for emergency management and state education assistance funding was also approved. The committee adjourned after announcing its Monday agenda, which included DEQ, public school support and financing, services for the deaf and blind, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, the State Board of Education, and the Department of Education.

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• The cost generated from the high-conflict divorce, including debts, lost opportunity costs, and fees,
• Substitute Senate Bill 5886 expands personality rights to include the use of a person's forged digital
• Substitute Senate Bill 5886 expands personality rights to include the use of a person's forged digital
• It is about making sure that individuals who are wrongly convicted have an opportunity to come forward

Bills: HB2735, SB5868, SJM8006

Keywords: family law, constitutional floor, legal standards, child custody, divorce, SB 5868, superior court, judge, judgeship, judicial vacancy, court administration, Skagit County, Yakima County, RCW 2.08.061, Washington courts, county judges, caseload, docket backlog, judicial workload, elected judge