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• I know it's because they wanted to hang out with me rather than miss school, but I appreciate them coming
• and there's also Kentucky by that person and there's also labeling<00:16:09.279> requirements
• Chairman, thank you, and I also want to thank Miss Abbott and Mr. Cavich.
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Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – Attendance Roll Call 02:09 – House Bill 216 03:15 – Roll Call Vote 04:06 – Senate Bill 122 05:42 – Roll Call Vote 08:43 – House Bill 391 17:25 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The committee first considered House Bill 216, which would correct a conflict created when an office was moved into the Department of Agriculture by restoring grant and loan eligibility for Department of Agriculture employees while keeping the prohibition in place for employees of the office of policy. The bill was approved unanimously and sent on to the Senate floor. The committee then revisited Senate Bill 122 after concerns from the prior meeting. Members adopted a committee substitute that clarified local governments may regulate the covered businesses but not ban them outright, and that fines and fees go back to the local authorities doing the regulating. During final consideration, Senator Deneen, Senator Reed, and Senator Richardson voted no, citing concerns about enforcement, inspection, and potential bad actors, while Senator Webb supported the bill as a needed regulatory scheme. The motion passed and the bill advanced. House Bill 391, dealing with Kentucky honey production, was also approved. Representative Jason Nemes and industry witnesses said the bill would raise the threshold for requiring a certified honey house from 150 gallons to 500 gallons, add language requiring “pure and unadulterated” Kentucky-produced honey, and support local beekeepers without creating additional public health risk. Members discussed whether the limit should be removed entirely, the cost of honey houses, and concerns about imported or adulterated honey. The committee passed the bill to the Senate floor. Senator Yates later registered a no vote on Senate Bill 122 and yes votes on House Bill 216 and Senate Bill 171, though Senate Bill 171 was passed over for further work and not heard that day.

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• Uh, we had been hoping to connect in person this morning, but it sounds like our schedules kept missing
• like our schedules kept missing. like our schedules kept missing.
• Thank<00:53:13.680> you<00:53:13.760> Miss<00:53:14.080> Miss<00:53:14.320> Freeman
• sure you're the person taking the test. sure you're the person taking the test.
• You want to make sure you're the person You want to make sure you're the person actually<01:04:21.600

Bills: HF2614, HF3587, HF3589, HF3588

Keywords: homeowners associations, local government, building permits, housing policy, residential development, voter access, polling place, elections, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, transparency, 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 2614, a bill aimed at preventing local governments from requiring or effectively mandating homeowners associations (HOAs) as a condition of residential development approval. The committee first approved the February 25 minutes, then adopted the DE1 amendment to HF 2614 before hearing the bill. The authors said the measure is a bipartisan piece of a larger HOA reform effort and that the language was negotiated with the League of Minnesota Cities and other stakeholders; they emphasized that developers could still choose to create HOAs, but cities and counties could not require them. Testimony in support came from Housing First Minnesota and the Minnesota Homeownership Center. Supporters argued that unnecessary HOAs raise housing costs, reduce affordability, and are often used to shift public infrastructure costs onto homeowners. They said HOAs remain appropriate for shared-wall housing, shared amenities, and other situations where common property is truly needed, but should not be imposed for single-family developments or minor features. Several members shared examples of HOA overreach and asked for clarification on how the bill would work, including whether developers could still request neighborhood signs or other features; staff and the authors said that would still be possible if the developer requested it rather than the local government requiring it. A significant portion of the discussion focused on stormwater ponds and other infrastructure. One member said the bill should not prevent cities from requiring stormwater facilities because maintenance costs and water-quality responsibilities can be substantial and should not be shifted to all taxpayers. The authors responded that the amendment language was intended to balance concerns about unnecessary HOA mandates with the need to address maintenance, noting that some maintenance responsibilities could remain with cities or be handled through developer agreements. A member requested a roll call on the bill, but the transcript does not include a final vote or disposition beyond the discussion and amendment adoption.

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• many near misses. many near misses. >> Thank<01:48:01.679> you.
• Next person up is John Labick. minutes. Next person up is John Labick.
• Next person up is Dave McFersonson. Next person up is Dave McFersonson.
• Access to personal freeing.
• something's going to get missed again. something's going to get missed again.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Personally, Personally, >> because<00:19:17.280> this<00:19:17.440> talks<00:19:17.679
• to make sure I haven't missed anything. to make sure I haven't missed anything.
• How much actual office staff time or personal time, if it's a one-person ownership, does it actually
• been missed in that process.
• person in the car during the road test. person in the car during the road test.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• With that, I would like to have a commitment from you, and I'm going to ask this of every single person
• <00:02:51.520> coming ask this of every single person coming ask this of every single person
• <00:08:34.000> Delta to let you know that you missed Delta to let you know that you missed
• Went to Ole Miss, moved to the Delta, Yazoo City. Spent 39 years there at the bank in Yazoo City.
• to the Delta, Went to Ole Miss, moved to the Delta, Yazoo<00:20:19.520> City.

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 18 March, 2026; 1:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Wildlife, Fisheries Committee met to consider several Senate nominations to the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board. The nominees included Richard Webster, Peyton Locky, Josh Ragio, and reappointee Van Ray. Each nominee briefly described his background and connection to the outdoors, conservation, or related business experience. Committee members repeatedly emphasized that the board should focus on projects that improve public access and advance conservation, while also considering projects across all regions of Mississippi, including north Mississippi. Members also raised concerns about the use of trust fund money for land purchases, noting that buying land can remove property from county tax rolls. Several senators urged the nominees to favor projects that maximize public benefit, avoid overemphasis on city parks or ball fields, and consider leasing land instead of purchasing it when possible. The nominees generally agreed that projects should be judged on merit, public access, and conservation value. One nominee, Webster, was reminded to file a statement of economic interest with the Mississippi Ethics Commission before floor consideration. The committee voted to advise and consent on Senate Nominations 2, 51 and 52, 53 and 54, and 89, moving all of them to the floor. The votes were taken by voice vote with no opposition recorded. Van Ray also discussed the committee’s earlier work creating procedures for the program and said the board had already supported many projects statewide, with a moratorium on land purchases currently in place.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to the committee, Miss Maggie Williams.
• And can you >> Thank you, Miss Williams.
• Miss Ellis, >> Welcome to the committee.
• Can you >> Thank you so much, Miss Ellison.
• Sheichch. um when a person purchases >> Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• will miss him like so many deeply. will miss him like so many deeply.
• Epstein and Miss survivors of Mr.
• gentleoman from New Jersey, Miss Poe. gentleoman from New Jersey, Miss Poe.
• gentleoman from Wyoming, Miss Hagaman. gentleoman from Wyoming, Miss Hagaman.
• representative from North Dakota, Miss representative from North Dakota, Miss Federichek.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I and personal responsibility.
• Thank you, Miss Fry. It's good to see you. Happy New Year to you.
• <01:13:40.239> Yes, >> Thank you Miss Fry. Questions?
• Thank you Miss Fry. >> Thank you Mr. Chair. Thank you Miss Fry.
• Seeing no other >> Thank you, Miss Fry.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• made and often are made by the person made and often are made by the person who<00:28:33.960>
• Any questions for Miss Venton? But we will see her quite often.
• You would be able to determine whether that person possesses those skills.
• records so I believe just me personally records so I believe just me personally that<04:46:02.240
• done um I also know really personally done um I also know really personally the<06:42:52.120>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.

Transcript Highlights:

• Who do we have missing and who do we need to see? So we'll see, uh, who's the other alternate is.
• Is it just, uh, so we'll see, uh, Senator ... for who's missing?
• it just just uh so we'll see uh Senator um um um for<00:04:08.000> who's<00:04:08.239> missing
• for who's missing for who's missing what's there's<00:04:16.880> only there's only there's
• to adopt a allowing interested persons to adopt a park.<00:10:04.160> and<00:10:04.480> the

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The JLCAR June meeting opened with the pledge, approval of the prior minutes, and adoption of the consent calendar after one Fish and Game item was pulled for separate consideration. The committee then reordered the regular calendar and postponed an HHS item at the agency’s request because work was still ongoing. The committee next considered OPLC item 2547, concerning amendments to licensure and discipline forms for regulated professions. Members raised concerns that the application was still too geared toward health professions and that renewal forms should be shorter, but the agency said it was moving toward a dynamic online form that would collapse irrelevant questions. The committee concluded the issue was more about agency operations than policy and adopted the rule. For DNCR item 2551, on rules for the Adopt-a-Park volunteer program, staff explained the agency had been operating the program under statute but had realized rules were required and had been using DOJ review in the meantime. Committee members noted the agency had not followed the rulemaking requirement but was now correcting it, and the rule was approved. Fish and Game item 2570, on electronic OHRV and snowmobile registration applications, drew discussion over whether the online process should be processed in five days to match mail-in applications or remain at ten days; the agency cited workload and file-transfer delays, and the committee adopted a conditional approval with an oral amendment leaving the ten-day timeframe in place for now. In other business, staff described a planned upgrade to the committee’s agency portal and database workflow, moving from email submissions to an online portal with better form validation and document upload features. Members supported the modernization and approved the manual change, with implementation expected after agency sign-up and training later in the summer.

Transcript Highlights:

• But I'd love to follow up with your office. make sure that that person gets a call back. Thank you.
• upon, is it the person filing the complaint, or is it the office holder being accused of something?
• Let's say you don't file a personal financial statement for several years.
• As Miss Corona stated, we're going to have that technical workshop this Friday in large part.
• Review and was dismissed almost immediately and Deloitte did. recognize their miss on initially.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I missed you last week.
• I missed you last week. Chairman. Yeah. I missed you last week.
• You missed a line. I guess I missed something. There’s more to that. Yeah. All right.
• You missed a line.
• I guess I missed You missed a line. I guess I missed something. something. something.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The person, and we try to only have one mic on at a time.
• While we are working to hire a full-time person, we lack the requisite expertise internally.
• It's a concern that the case management person is in Florida. I mean... no, no, no.
• Person in the mail room. We had a separate full-time person to do supply for the operating room.
• It's the person. You push the person and go ahead. Okay. You'll have three minutes. Okay.

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• You know what that would do to your own personal finances. It would compound your debt.
• I've personally hiked it and would invite any of you to come join me over the fall.
• The reason why I go through this is I miss those shows. They're still on podcast somewhere.
• And I know this from personal experience, as many of you do through your personal experiences.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Miss Moore, chair. Thanks, the lady. Miss Moore, chair. Thanks, the lady.
• Probably the only person classroom? Probably the only person classroom?
• What about the used personal leave? I What about the used personal leave?
• And until the person March. Sure. And until the person March. Sure.
• I Kil for a point of personal privilege. I Kil for a point of personal privilege.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• nobody gets missed nobody gets missed so<00:11:00.600> thank<00:11:00.760> you<00:
• removed you're right I'm sorry I missed removed you're right I'm sorry I missed that<00:48:34.440
• uploaded on we are potentially missing uploaded on we are potentially missing uh<01:10:01.640>
• <03:14:59.080> as made have ascribed to that person as made have ascribed to that person as
• addressed that why that same person addressed that why that same person retired<03:29:02.520>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 180, which concerns critical incident stress management teams. Representative Mark PR, the bill sponsor, proposed an amendment to add a definition of “team leader” and to clarify that teams may or may not be affiliated with a municipality. He argued that a certification test offered by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation is unnecessary and too expensive at $400, since team members are volunteers who already receive training and continuing education. Committee members asked about the training structure and certification language, and the sponsor explained that the teams are self-certified and that the amendment was intended to clean up the bill’s language. The committee then voted on HB 180 in executive session. Amendment 0261H was adopted 11-0, and the bill was then moved as amended and passed 11-0. The committee placed the bill on consent. Later, the committee heard House Bill 438, sponsored by Representative Timothy Horan, dealing with immigration detention and related state policy. Horan described the bill as an update to earlier legislation and said it would codify best practices, prohibit state cooperation with mass deportation efforts, bar for-profit operation of immigration detention facilities, and require Executive Council approval before the governor could deploy the National Guard for immigration deportation activities. Committee members questioned whether the bill could be read as authorizing detention facilities and discussed the relationship between the state and Strafford County Jail. An amendment presented on behalf of Representative Patrick Long was described as a technical rewrite that removed several sections and changed language, but the hearing ended before any vote was taken on HB 438.

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• If the person general's amendment.
• I mean, if the person is if about it.
• I mean, if the person is if the<01:11:31.360> person<01:11:31.520> is<01:11:31.760>
• miss wishing to testify on this bill? miss wishing to testify on this bill?
• <01:16:20.080> really armed officers, does that person really armed officers, does that person

Bills: SB2936, SB2850, SB2851, SB2521

Keywords: accessible parking, disability, kupuna, public accommodations, small business exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, parking permit, blind, deaf, accessibility, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, emergency services, commercial driver's license, first responders, public safety, authorized emergency vehicle

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers. The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation. For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.

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• Employment journeys can be winding, deeply personal, and powerful.
• I'm a Japanese-American mixed person. I have a shaggy brown haircut and big round glasses.
• And I'm not a morning person.
• Well, I would take a very person-centered approach in connecting with the person that, you know, if you
• It might take a long time, but don’t take it personally. Just keep doing your best.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities hosted “Strength and Support,” a networking and resource-sharing event focused on employment for youth and young adults with disabilities, with ASL interpretation, CART, recording, and livestreaming provided. The panel featured self-advocates, job coaches, and employment support staff who shared personal employment stories, including internships and career services through MassAbility, community advocate work at an independent living program, advocacy and podcasting, supported employment in retail and food service, and examples of successful placements through job coaching and clubhouse programs. A major theme throughout the discussion was the barriers people with disabilities face in finding and keeping work, especially repeated rejection, lack of experience, inaccessible hiring and training processes, weak communication, and employers’ assumptions about disability. Panelists described the importance of accommodations, flexible scheduling, clear communication, patient supervision, and ongoing job retention support. Several speakers emphasized that networking and in-person connections often helped them secure interviews or jobs when online applications did not. In response to questions about making employment more inclusive and sustainable, panelists recommended person-centered support, accessible applications and onboarding, opportunities to gain experience through internships and fellowships, and stronger employer education about the value of job coaches and disabled workers. They also stressed self-advocacy, patience, and taking chances on people. The event ended with audience Q&A and closing thanks to the speakers, interpreters, tech staff, and attendees.

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• The first person I have signed up for public comment is Robert Overmiller.
• Oh, my God, Robert Overmiller, how I have missed you. Where have you been?
• We missed you in February. Oh, okay. We did miss you. You didn't sign my new leg. Oh, awesome.
• Thank you, and I'm sorry I can't be there in person.
• He's the only person I have signed up.

Summary: The committee met in hybrid format on June 18, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so minutes were not approved until later in the meeting after additional members joined. The committee heard a series of bills, with most receiving supportive testimony from sponsors, agency officials, advocacy groups, and frequent public commenter Robert Overmiller. Several measures focused on transportation and public safety, including HB 363 on residential speed limits, HB 384 extending DelDOT open-end contracts from three to five years, HB 413 allowing green flashing lights on road work and emergency vehicles, HB 456 streamlining subaqueous lands permitting, and HB 388 letting drivers with temporary medical suspensions keep their license for ID purposes while being flagged in the system as not allowed to drive. Members asked questions mainly about implementation, enforcement, and scope, and sponsors or agency witnesses explained that the bills were intended to improve safety, efficiency, and administrative clarity. The committee also took up HB 111, which would require single-use food service items such as utensils, straws, napkins, and condiments to be provided only upon request, with exemptions for schools, nonprofits, health care facilities, correctional facilities, and similar settings. Supporters, including Plastic Free Delaware and the Sierra Club, said the bill would reduce waste and save businesses money, while opponents from the restaurant industry argued it could confuse customers, hurt tourism, and be difficult to enforce. Sponsors emphasized that restaurants could still ask customers if they wanted items and that the bill included a phase-in period and capped penalties. The committee also heard HB 393, a consumer protection bill for third-party electric suppliers that tightens oversight, training, reporting, renewal notices, and rate limits after concerns about misleading sales and unexpectedly high bills; it drew support from environmental advocates and members who had seen constituent complaints. Finally, the committee heard HB 412 on hunting and trapping education and wildlife drug administration, which was described as a safety and modernization measure and supported by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and sportsmen’s groups, and SB 346, which would speed up Environmental Appeals Board hearings and decisions. SB 346 drew broad support from DNREC, the Nature Conservancy, the Sierra Club, and business groups, though one witness asked to clarify that Superior Court appeal rights would remain intact; DNREC confirmed they would. The committee also approved the June 10, 2026 minutes after quorum was established, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous approval.

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• . >> Okay, next we have Tim Hike in person. Is he here?
• Can you add Miss Marvin, please proceed. >> Hi.
• add Miss Marvin, please proceed. add Miss Marvin, please proceed.
• procedures to prevent people or personal procedures to prevent people or personal property<00:15
• <00:23:21.760> or of Law Enforcement either in person or of Law Enforcement either in person

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs took up several measures, beginning with House Bill 2413 on pre-trial reform, which had been deferred from a prior agenda. The chair said the committee would incorporate judiciary recommendations and other technical, non-substantive amendments to continue discussion, and the measure was adopted with amendments by a 2-1 vote, with one member excused. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 2062, which appropriates funds for gun violence prevention efforts, including processing temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders and funding public awareness campaigns. Supporters, including county, advocacy, law enforcement, and student witnesses, said the bill would improve implementation of an existing law, save lives, and reduce suicides and violence. Opponents argued red flag laws can be abused, raise due process concerns, and may create dangerous enforcement situations. Written testimony was reported as 60 in support, 47 in opposition, and one comment. The committee later passed HB 2062 with amendments, including a corrected effective date, by a 3-1 vote with one member excused. The committee also considered House Bill 1957 on safe entryways, which would establish enforcement procedures in larger cities to prevent blocking of private doorways and entrances. Written testimony included support and opposition, but no oral testimony was offered, and the bill was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. House Bill 253 on fireworks, which expands civil asset forfeiture for felony fireworks offenses and clarifies air-delivery provisions, was also passed with an amended effective date. House Bill 2581 on emergency management, which would narrow the definitions of disasters and emergencies, drew testimony both supporting the bill as a check on emergency powers and opposing it as incomplete or too broad in its current form; decision-making on that measure was deferred to the committee’s March 23 meeting. House Bill 2498 on a care home resilience pilot program was also deferred to March 23 after no testimony was offered.