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• Senate Bill 1983 is directing the Department of Human Services to provide foster care.
• Maybe an example of a group it would go to, an example of what other party it would go to, and what other
• Yes, it's the Typical background check, so all of these must be screened through the department.
• And through no fault of their own, they have become wards of the state.
• That's because one of the things that we haven't done well is take care of foster kids.

Bills: SB1558 , SB1983 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1426 , SB633

Committee: House Children, Youth and Family Services

Keywords: child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, SB1983, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention

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• Senate Bill 1983 is directing the Department of Human Services to provide foster care data to resource
• The kind of information... Sure.
• So all of these must be screened through the department. Yes, it's the typical background check.
• So all of these must be screened through the department, and it does, that's part of what the definitions
• And through no fault of their own, have they become wards of the state?

Bills: SB1558 , SB1983 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1426 , SB633

Committee: House Children, Youth and Family Services

Keywords: child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, SB1983, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention

Summary: The committee first announced that Senate Bills 1426 and 633 would not be heard and then took up several foster-care-related measures. Senate Bill 1983, presented by Representative Kane, would require the Department of Human Services to provide aggregated foster care data to private child-placing agencies under contract with DHS so they can better identify shortages, placement needs, and sibling separation issues. Members discussed how the information would be used and emphasized that no private information would be shared. The bill passed 6-0 and was sent to oversight. Majority Leader Lawson then presented Senate Bill 1796, which largely codifies existing foster care administrative rules and adds a 72-hour cap for informal care. Members asked about screening and background checks for temporary caregivers, and Lawson explained that caregivers must be screened and that DHS must verify placements are safe. The bill passed 6-0 and moved on. Lawson also presented Senate Bill 1806, extending foster care eligibility to age 21 for certain youth who are aging out or who achieved permanency after age 16, with education, training, or work requirements. Members discussed the need for post-21 services, possible future review of additional supports, and the bill’s potential to draw federal matching funds. It passed 6-0 and was reported out. Representative Geis presented Senate Bill 1558, which clarifies the definition of a child for licensing level E group homes so a youth can remain in a judge-ordered placement until age 19 to receive rehabilitation services. The committee had no questions or debate, and the bill passed unanimously 6-0. In closing, the chair thanked members for their attendance and work on children and family issues, noted the committee’s accomplishments during the year, and adjourned the meeting.

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• , as a commander of the Department of Minnesota.
• I would like to now turn it over to Dave Delphia, chief of staff of the Minnesota Department of Veterans
• I serve as the agency chief of staff for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
• I would like to now turn it over to Dave Bella Foil chief of staff of the Minnesota Department of Veterans
• use of competitive grants issued by the department.

Bills: HF3727 , HF3684 , HF3467

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards

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• February 12th, and we're convened in room 225 and video conferencing, which includes audio and video of
• And so, because of our 90-minute time limit for hearings, there will be a two-minute time limit for all
• The Department of Agriculture Biosecurity stands on its written testimony, offering comments on this
• Ted Kales with the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. >> Aloha, Chairs.
• </c> of Hawaii. of Hawaii. &gt;&gt; Aloha,<00:01:55.759><c> chairs.

Bills: SB2373 , SB2101 , SB2905 , SB3231 , SB2486 , SB2376

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: carbon sequestration, marine ecosystem, climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, organic waste, solid waste, waste diversion, composting, bioconversion, recycling, food waste, green waste, food-soiled paper, wood waste, landfill diversion, waste reduction, waste management, county solid waste plan

Summary: The committee heard SB 2006, which would clarify that a farm dwelling permit in an agricultural district may include a single-family farm dwelling with an accessory employee housing structure, subject to restrictions. Testimony was largely supportive, with comments from the Department of Agriculture Biosecurity, DPP, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Realtors, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Hawaii Farmers Union, Housing Hawaii Future, and several individuals. The chair noted there were nine in support, two opposed, and four offering comments. In decision-making, the chair recommended passing the bill with OPSD-suggested amendments to clarify the definitions of farm employee housing and bona fide agricultural services. The chair also referenced opposing testimony that raised concern the original draft could limit tourism activities that provide supplemental income for bona fide farming operations. The proposed amendments were intended to make clear that farm employee housing is only for workers and not visitor accommodations, while allowing tourism activities on the same parcel if they are secondary and incidental to a bona fide agricultural operation, do not occur in employee housing units, and comply with county ordinances. The committee adopted the recommendation and voted to pass SB 2006 with amendments. The recorded votes showed the chair, vice chair, Senator Rhoads, and Senator Awa in favor, with Senator DeCoite excused. The same pass-with-amendments recommendation was then made to the housing committee and adopted there as well, with Senator Elephante voting aye and Senator Favella excused.

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• House Bill 2984 directs the Department of Human Services to request... ...1984 directs the Department
• I've spoken with the Department of Human Services on the feasibility of that, and we're certainly exploring
• I've spoken with the Department of Human Services on the feasibility of that, and we're certainly exploring
• I've had discussions with Lindsey Crimm, the Department of Human Services.
• We just went through budget hearings last week of the Department of Mental Health that is still fiscally

Bills: HB4422 , HB4117 , HB4300 , HB4298 , HB2984 , HB3344

Committee: House Children, Youth and Family Services

Keywords: immigration, public assistance, legal status, food assistance, state benefits, family resource center, community support, employment services, kinship families, social connections, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, licensing, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, daycare, licensed child care facility, child care subsidy

Summary: The Children, Youth, and Family Committee met for its first meeting, with the chair emphasizing a shared goal of improving outcomes for children and families and describing the bills before the committee as work in progress. The committee first adopted a working draft and heard House Bill 4422, which would require applicants for welfare benefits to be checked through the SAVE system to verify American citizenship; the speaker said amendments removed earlier child-only and WIC changes. The bill was reported out 7-1. The committee then considered several DHS- and child welfare-related measures. House Bill 4117 would broaden the definition of family resource centers to better reflect Oklahoma organizations and support access to public and private grants, including faith-based and workforce-training efforts; it was reported due pass after discussion about the range of services such centers provide. House Bill 4298 would allow child care facilities to receive rule-change notices electronically instead of only by mail, while preserving mail delivery as an option, and House Bill 4300 would add a fingerprint requirement to child care background checks to align state law with federal Child Care Development Fund requirements; both were reported due pass. House Bill 2984 would direct DHS to seek a waiver limiting SNAP purchases to Oklahoma in order to reduce out-of-state card skimming and fraud; members discussed border-area concerns and possible radius exceptions, but the bill was reported out 6-0. The final major measure was House Bill 3344, a foster care bill intended to improve placement and support for foster children and families. The author said the bill was only a starting point and that he had been working with DHS, judges, and other stakeholders; members raised concerns about a felony penalty in the bill, and the author said that provision would be revised as the bill moved forward. The committee passed the bill 7-0. Several members also used the discussion to stress the need for stronger funding for vulnerable populations and state agencies, especially foster care and mental health services. The meeting ended with plans for further revisions and a follow-up meeting the next Wednesday.

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• the Solid Waste Bureau with the Department of Environment.
• Sources go to the Department of the Environment.
• And, of course, with these resources, this helps the Department of Environment to get out to ensure that
• I'm the Deputy Director of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, and I appreciate the opportunity
• The Department of Agriculture has called out the first place they would go would be to that sack of feed

Bills: SB47 , SB110 , SB122 , SB143 , SB168

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

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• Department of Revenue did work with Department of Licensing and Department of Transportation on developing
• So we've... ...come from the Department of Revenue.
• my colleague from the Department of Revenue has a better handle on who pays what portion of it.
• Secondly, the bill also requires the Aviation Division of the Department of Transportation to report
• I work as the Director of Governmental Relations at the Department of Ecology.

Bills: SB5989 , SB5898 , SB6240 , SB6244 , SB6231 , SB6228 , SB6220

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: aircraft fuel tax, tax revenue distribution, aviation funding, transportation, state revenue, aeronautics, taxation, aircraft fuel, state funding, aviation fuel, hazardous substance tax, air quality, noise mitigation, environmental impact, tax exemption, agriculture, hazardous substances, crop protection, warehousing, data center

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• House Bill 2016 removes the penalty due to the Department of Revenue for late filing tax returns if the
• The current law already allows the Department of Revenue to waive penalties on a case-by-case basis.
• House Bill 2105 mandates that the Department of Revenue and county assessors provide advance notice of
• the Department of Revenue as an appraiser, even in my work in the private sector as an appraiser, not
• And I do have concerns about the lack of a form and direction to the assessors and/or by the Department

Bills: HB2016 , HB2104 , HB2105 , HB2288 , HB2289

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

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• , both in statute and through rules that have been implemented by the Department of Health.
• reports to the Department of Health one of the things they're required to report is the number of calls
• to the Department of Health one of the things they're required to report is the number of calls that
• lining, it says the name Department of Health.
• It is unclear, therefore, how many of these mailings are actually received by the Department of Health

Bills: HB1228 , HB1239 , HB2310 , HB2464

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, impaired driving, toxicology, forensic toxicology, breath test, blood test, THC, marijuana, cannabis, alcohol concentration, state toxicologist, implied consent, evidence admissibility, venous blood draw, forensic phlebotomist, certified laboratory, accredited laboratory, law enforcement, DWI

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• Currently, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation oversees the approval and regulation of the
• We're in favor of the bill.
• Our company was one of the four companies that got deregulated as part of the sunset in 2021.
• We were one of the four.
• , or the science of growing up.

Bills: HB1967 , HB3442 , HB5525 , HB5561 , HB5653 , HB5667 , SB1171

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Keywords: juvenile justice, correctional facilities, reform, rehabilitation, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alcohol awareness, court-ordered programs, substance misuse education, deferred disposition, youth, parole reform, inmates under 18, mental health, educational achievement, reintegration, foster youth, behavior intervention, community services, diversion policies, HB 5653

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• of your amount of point out that um sort of your amount of your<00:04:14.159><c> credit</c><00:04:14.439
• ><c> for</c><00:13:30.360><c> an</c> thousands of of Minnesota kids for an thousands of of Minnesota
• out of the way of trust families and get out of the way of the<00:14:46.759><c> important</c><00:14:
• I really appreciate Department of Revenue, too. I just talked to Ms.
• </c><00:45:35.960><c> all</c><00:45:36.119><c> of</c> costs of all of these Services all of costs of

Bills: HF2254 , HF2302 , HF2502 , HF2315 , HF2475 , HF2086

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: HF2254, Minnesota child credit, baby bonus, child tax credit, income tax, individual income tax, tax relief, newborn, birth credit, family tax credit, tax refund, advance payment, Department of Revenue, taxable year, parenting, families with children, child credit, state regulations, families, taxation

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• It repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority, establishes the Office of Tourism within the Department of Business
• My name is John Cole with the Department of the Attorney General.
• independent of the Attorney General's department.
• of the attorney attorneys independent of the attorney general's<00:18:56.240><c> department.
• of destination management within the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Bills: SB2187

Committee: House Tourism

Keywords: housing, economic development, tourism, state department, renaming, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House Tourism and Water and Land hearing focused on HB 1947, which would repeal the Hawaii Tourism Authority, create an Office of Tourism in DBEDT, and establish a Division of Destination Management in DLNR. The Attorney General opposed provisions allowing the new tourism office or advisory board to hire independent attorneys, and also noted civil service and transfer-of-functions issues, including the need for standard transition language for employees, contracts, records, and equipment. DNR said it stood on its written comments, while the Department of Taxation also stood on its written testimony. HTA opposed the bill, arguing that Act 132 had already improved its governance and that destination management should remain within a single, holistic tourism framework. HTA said it is better positioned to coordinate with counties, communities, and state agencies on both tourism promotion and mitigation of impacts, and pointed to its strategic plan and DMAP work as evidence. The County of Kauai Office of Economic Development also opposed the bill, saying tourism issues cross multiple agencies and that coordination is best handled by one entity rather than splitting responsibilities between DBEDT and DLNR. One member of the public testified in support with reservations, saying Hawaii needs stronger leadership and control, but also warning that dissolving HTA would be a major change. During questioning, committee members pressed HTA on why destination management should not simply be handled by DLNR if HTA already consults with it on land-use and conservation issues. HTA responded that its role is broader than conservation alone and includes balancing economic development, visitor management, and resident quality of life, while deferring to DLNR on matters within DLNR’s jurisdiction. The hearing then moved to decision-making, where the chairs announced amendments that removed the transfer of destination management to DLNR, added counties and state/county agency assistance to the Office of Tourism, and made other conforming changes. The House committees voted to recommend HB 1947 pass with amendments, with several members voting aye and some voting with reservations, and the hearing was adjourned.

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• We've met with the Department of Public Safety.
• <c> to</c><01:03:12.799><c> get</c> hundreds of billions of dollars to get hundreds of billions of dollars
• </c><01:40:28.719><c> we</c> motives of people on this side of we motives of people on this side of we
• </c><01:53:35.280><c> of</c><01:53:35.360><c> Transportation</c> Minnesota Department of Transportation
• Minnesota Department of Transportation estimates<01:53:36.480><c> there</c><01:53:36.639><c> will</c

Bills: HF3694 , HF3844 , HF4006 , HF3785 , HF3849 , HF4102 , HF3441 , HF3507 , HF3562

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license

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• The database training will be put together by the Texas Department of Public Safety for those individuals
• You're kind of like the host of this thing.
• of Public Safety.
• I show you registered as Jason Day, testifying on behalf of the Texas Department of Public Safety and
• Jason Day, Texas Department of Public Safety. I'm here as a resource witness.

Bills: SB659 , SB1585 , SB2201 , SB2514 , SB2569

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: smuggling, human trafficking, criminal penalties, felony offenses, law enforcement, foreign adversary, foreign-owned company, scrutinized company, China, national security, cybersecurity, information technology, communications technology, ICT, critical infrastructure, state contracts, government procurement, vendor certification, debarment, civil penalty

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• Thank you so much, Father, for the State of Texas.
• Father, please give them a knowledge of each situation.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. and to the Republic for which it stands
• And for the good of the United States of America and for the good of the State of Texas, my state, and
• Guillen moves that the House of Representatives of the first called session of the 89th Legislature stand

Bills: HB4 , HB1 , HB2 , HB18 , HB19 , HB20 , HB4 , HB1 , HB 2 , HB20 , HB19 , HB18 , HB 4 , HB 1 , HB 2 , HB 18 , HB 19 , HB 20

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council

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• In accordance with the proclamation of the Honorable Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, I call the House
• of Representatives of the 89th Legislature, Second Called Session to order.
• , with all its history of the state of Texas.
• I recognize the Honorable Jeff Leach of Brazoria County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the
• By following Governor Abbott's lead, instead of the will of Texans, they have allowed us to reset the

Bills: HB4 , HB1 , HB2 , HB18 , HB19 , HB20 , HB4 , HB1 , HB 2 , HB20 , HB19 , HB18 , HB 4 , HB 1 , HB 2 , HB 18 , HB 19 , HB 20

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council

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• We will continue to recognize the chair of each of the standing committees to get their input on any
• of the bills coming through. ...recognize the chair of each of the standing committees to get their input
• Could you please kind of explain a little bit of that? Yeah, I'd be happy to.
• So as a lot of you probably already know, the state of Delaware has one of the most comprehensive laws
• So my question is really kind of almost more of a statement because, even though I've got a pretty strong

Bills: HB3147 , HB4453 , HB3369 , HB3660 , HB3498 , HB3260 , HB3081 , HB3127 , HB3673 , HB2293 , HB3545 , HB3546 , HB2035

Committee: House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, health care, transparency, primary care, cost analysis, insurance, all payer claims database, spending benchmarks, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression

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• the departments' respective uh areas of responsibility.
• </c><00:14:09.240><c> the</c><00:14:09.320><c> departments'</c> deeply into each of the departments'
• The primary mission of the State of Hawaii Department of Defense is to enable a safe, secure, and thriving
• primary mission of the State of Hawaii<00:38:59.680><c> Department</c><00:39:00.000><c> of</c><00:39:
• </c> of Honolulu and other state departments of Honolulu and other state departments in<00:42:43.800>

Bills: SCR21 , SCR75 , SCR50 , SCR149 , SCR47 , SCR163 , SCR169 , SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• She is a mother of one of my many interns, Hannah Kim.
• of Women Voters of Honolulu.
• She is a mother of one of my many guest.
• Welcome to of Women Voters of Honolulu.
• the</c> concentration of of Hawaiians in the concentration of of Hawaiians in the world<00:19:18.600>

Bills: SCR21 , SCR75 , SCR50 , SCR149 , SCR47 , SCR163 , SCR169 , SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• As of right now, does this include all police departments, or are there any police departments that are
• The reality is, a lot of these smaller departments don't.
• In these smaller counties, I don't even think I know of a bad sheriff's department.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak. ...support of this bill and on behalf of the Dallas Police Department
• Thank you for your years of service with the Department of Public Safety as director.

Bills: SB 15

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, 997, house, all