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• Delete-all amendment barcode 571-886 puts Senate Bill 502 language onto House Bill 351.
• I understand that the Rules Committee amended your bill to remove some of that language that impacted
• "...language that removed some of the charitable bail bonds impacts?" Senator Truenow.
• We did add actual language for the statute that was cited as it relates to residency.
• We did add actual language for the statute that was cited as it relates to residency.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, several introductions, and an announcement that there would be no conference that weekend. The chamber then took up a long special order calendar and passed a series of bills, often by substituting House companions. Early measures included trust law modernization to create a nonjudicial trustee discharge process, military affairs changes expanding leave and retirement-related provisions, a bill to prepare for the end of penny use by standardizing cash rounding, and a podiatric medicine bill regulating cellular or tissue-based products and informed consent. The Senate also approved veterans court expansion, RV park assessment clarification, alcohol-loss tax deduction authority, bail bond and pretrial release revisions, and a military-installation jurisdiction bill to allow juvenile cases on bases to be handled in state juvenile court under certain conditions. Most bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, with the bail bond bill passing 36-1 after questions about charitable bail bonds and confirmation that existing law on return of charitable bail funds would remain unchanged. The chamber then paused for a lengthy farewell presentation honoring Senator Lori Berman, featuring a video, remarks from many senators, and Berman’s own closing speech reflecting on her 16 years of service, her legislative priorities, and her call for civility, bipartisanship, and continued support for issues such as school safety, Israel, anti-Semitism, and affordability. After the tribute, the Senate resumed and passed additional bills, including one expanding insurance coverage definitions for portable electronics and eyewear, a workforce and nursing education funding bill broadening support for health science programs, a recovery residences regulatory streamlining bill, a felony battery enhancement bill adding resisting an officer with violence as a qualifying prior offense, and a child welfare bill extending visitor thresholds in out-of-home placements, making the Step Into Success program permanent, and creating a best-practices program. The chamber also advanced a candidate qualification bill tightening party-affiliation requirements and adding a House provision on recent legal name changes; debate began on that measure as the transcript ended.

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• Representative Holt, please proceed with the certificate and lay presentation.
• changes existing laws to allow for advanced practice registered nurses to submit affidavits for new certificates
• changes existing laws to allow for advanced practice registered nurses to submit affidavits for new certificates
• changes existing laws to allow for advanced practice registered nurses to submit affidavits for new certificates
• To submit affidavits for new certificates of birth.

Bills: HB2391, HB2294, HB2374, HB1997, HB2147, HB2185, HB1641, HB2195, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB1937, HB2586, HB2575, HB2030, HB2115, HB2233, HB1801, HB1546, HB2132, HB2102, HB2356, HB2457, HB2292, HB2554, HB676, HB1528, HB2061, HB2094, HB2095, HB2181, HB2369, HB2578, HB2493, HB1642, HB1991, HB1652, HB2104, HB2593, HB1553, HB1823, HB1918, HB1860, HB2604, HB2605, HB2001, HB2437, HB1947, HB2384, HB2473, HB2140, HB1458, HB2603, HB2411, HB1611, HB2138, HB2141, HB2284, HB1568, HB1924, HB1928, HB2570

Keywords: tax holiday, school supplies, general excise tax, Hawaii, consumer savings, education, land transfer, public schools, Department of Education, property conveyance, Act 307, Kauai, Maui, shade trees, fruit trees, educational program, climate change, tree canopy, environmental education, native plants

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• further investigation under the Board's policies, and can open a complaint against a licensee or certificate
• , is my understanding. ...a burden-of-proof language that requires clear and convincing evidence and
• The Senate amended the bill to remove that language and instead require the State Land Department, to
• There were concerns raised by defense attorneys that the language is too restrictive and potentially
• Even with the language, folks are still not comfortable with it, so there you go.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I have one year left to get my certification.
• It was great to work with young children and aid them in gasping language.
• <00:45:12.800> please in gasping language please in gasping language please please<00:45:14.560
• This language was in response to the OLA audit and involved feedback from many stakeholders.
• <01:02:54.559> in finished my graduate certificate in finished my graduate certificate in

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Education Finance Committee met remotely on February 16, 2022, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the previous day by voice vote. Chair Dabney said the committee was spending the week on public school staffing shortages, especially efforts to increase and retain BIPOC teachers, and introduced testimony on the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program (CUGMEC) and the broader Increasing Teachers of Color Act. Testifiers from St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Hopkins described the history and impact of the legacy educator-of-color programs. Kathleen Campbell said the original Q program was created to address underrepresentation, remove financial barriers, and provide mentorship and culturally relevant support; she argued that when the grant became competitive in 2017 without additional funding, support was spread too thin and student capacity dropped. Audrey Lensmeyer described Augsburg’s East African Student-to-Teacher Program, rooted in community advocacy in Cedar-Riverside, and said it has produced strong completion and licensure outcomes. Keenan Jones shared his path from paraprofessional to teacher and district leader, emphasizing the importance of scholarships, mentorship, and outreach to high school students, including a statewide co-enrollment Intro to Teaching course. Representative Hassan then presented House File 3079, saying the bill aims to attract, prepare, complete, and retain more teachers of color and American Indian teachers through several grant and program changes, including Closing the Educational Opportunity Gap grants, Cook Mac funding, teacher mentorship and retention updates, and revisions to CUGMEC. He said the bill responds to a severe shortage of BIPOC teachers and that the requested investment is small relative to the state surplus. Student and educator testimony followed, including a third-grade student from Crookston and Ava Roots, both of whom described the importance of having teachers who reflect students’ cultures and experiences. Natalia Benjamin, the 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, also testified about retention challenges for educators of color and racialized workplace treatment. The committee indicated it intended to lay over HF 3079 for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and Representative Richardson moved the bill to be laid over for further consideration.

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• NQA1 certification anywhere in between. NQA1 certification anywhere in between.
• Um I don't think that you certification.
• <02:23:50.000> of<02:23:50.240> economic that certification of economic that certification
• most taxpayers reading that language most taxpayers reading that language would<03:05:51.520>
• For these reasons, I would language.

Keywords: 916, all

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• hours on election day, along with additional hours throughout the year in mandatory training, certification
• There's sometimes a performance or certification bonus.
• We're just changing the placement of the language.
• Well, as a point of clarity, so the bill, the language of the bill, that's, so what I cited to you was
• Well, those values, it would be less than those amounts for the language of the bill.

Bills: HB27, HB143, HB205, HB308, HB311, HB417, HB430, HB562, HB812, HB1129

Keywords: inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette

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• And a degree and certificate programs.
• He's not just related to the bill owner, but he was speaking my San Antonio Military City USA language
• The one issue I've I've raised with the author is we would love to see some language that in addition
• Uh, we don't want to slow it down, but just to put in some language, making sure they're also looking
• , when you say stronger testing requirements, with the testing requirements give some sort of a certificate

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• Would a situation like that be covered by the language of your bill here?
• Would a situation like that be covered by the language of your bill here? >> It would.
• Would a situation like that be covered by the language of your bill here? >> It would.
• covered by the language of your bill<00:27:24.480> here?
• that prohibits taxpayer-funded campaigning, but also additional language to start dis... ...language

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf. Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.

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• Although SB 2599, SD2, HD2 references pending agreements, it lacks explicit language that states the
• of title that is described certificate of title that is described as<02:44:35.080> conclusive.
• through accreditation or certification through accreditation or certification by<03:28:19.720>
• c> by any accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization<03:28:22.160
• certification and accreditation process. certification and accreditation process.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The site it's which has had underperforming as it relates to math and language arts scores.
• >> I'd be very comfortable vice chair pizzo to work with you on language that focus both.
• And I think this also may may language that focus both.
• Just listen to your language as you come out here to make these cases for whatever you believe in.
• Thank you, chair. >> That language shared with me, sir. >> Okay.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We just kind of mirrored the language that was in the Lafourche Parish program.
• Well, I think that was some hyperbolic language coming from the previous mayor.
• Members, this bill simply repeals some language from legislation that we passed in 2003, and it does
• what a resolution that we passed last year said we would do this year, repealing language.
• This is a cleanup of language requested by industry. Any questions on the amendment?

Bills: HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, HR179, HR180, HR181, HR182, HR183, HR185, HR186, HR187, HCR75, HCR76, HCR77, HCR78, HCR79, SCR24, SCR36, SCR39, SB64, SB107, SB152, SB185, SB217, SB232, SB278, SB290, SB294, SB320, SB321, SB419, SB424, SB436, SB440, SB468, SB470, SB476, SB482, SB489, HCR32, SCR11, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB679, HB745, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1193, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB256, SB180, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB786, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB368, HB433, HB441, HB447, HB466, HB481, HB741, HB1242, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, HB615, HB864, HB1103, HB1175, HB31, HB225, HB608, HB664, HB897, HB977, HB1003, HB1160, HB1180, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB181, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB772, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1189, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements

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• 1.5, January 1, 2025, to apply for a certificate under Section 1.5, manufacture an additional 40,000
• The language specifically says retail stores in that bill. Thank you very much. Senator Titus.
• This is kind of some unusual language.
• The next alteration reverts back to the original language.
• This was done to encompass the state of Nevada, as the current language could be interpreted to mean

Bills: AB102, AB108, AB117, AB213, AB220, AB221, AB251, AB259, AB331, AB336, AB375, AB379, AB409, AB475, AB476, AB550, AB575, AB594, SB466

Keywords: emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district, paramedic, training requirements, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, special license plates, vehicle registration, custom plates, state revenue, transportation, public works, prevailing wage, custom fabrication, nonstandard materials

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• <00:09:42.200> in additional lure and certification in additional lure and certification in
• of course a CNA kind of certifications of course a CNA and<00:10:21.680> LPN<00:10:22.560>
• in the bill saying that it's language in the bill saying that it's available<01:25:34.719> uh
• I can't remember the exact language, but I know the reports for sure are submitted to the chairs.
• I can't remember the exact language, but I know the reports for sure are submitted to the chairs.

Bills: HF56, HF780

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• Remembering that, Representative Noble requested that we add the language that is in many bills, which
• So, the committee substitute merely adds that language providing for immediate effect with a two-thirds
• The committee's substitute will no longer include language that authorizes inspections of a building
• However, there does seem to be some general agreement that when the legislature. adopted language in
• We're still waiting on some language from... I do want to get this bill moving.

Bills: HB111

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Blank. ...the new language there.
• The test is, the new language is engaging.
• I've got some really good language.
• The revised language in the current bill removes...
• I believe the current Chapter 37 language should remain.

Bills: SB27, SB226, SB326, SB570, SB605, SB870, SB991, SB1871, SB1872, SB1873, SB1874, SB1924, SB1925

Keywords: residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, antisemitism, student conduct, education, disciplinary actions, Texas Education Code, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district

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• further investigation under the Board's policies and can open a complaint against a licensee or certificate
• It strikes a burden of proof language that requires clear and convincing evidence and strikes board liability
• The Senate amended the bill to remove that language and instead require the State Land Department, to
• There were concerns raised by defense attorneys that the language is too restrictive and potentially
• Even with the language, folks are still not comfortable with it. So there you go.

Summary: The caucus reviewed a series of Senate-amended bills, with staff summarizing each measure and noting whether the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2305 would revise Arizona’s private towing laws and remove a requirement that municipalities or law enforcement enforce the prescribed towing rates; HB 2398 would impose insurance requirements for watercraft rentals, charters, and peer-to-peer sharing; HB 2957 would bar state and local governments from requiring a digital or mobile driver’s license for identification, while dropping a House provision on biometric identifiers. Members asked for Senate vote counts on several bills and clarified that HB 2305 and HB 2398 were separate from other towing and boot-related measures. The committee also discussed HB 2321, which requires DCS caseworkers to place a security freeze on a child’s credit record after entry into care, with the Senate removing a $100,000 appropriation and one FTE; HB 2408, which changes Nursing Board complaint and expungement procedures and expands how anonymous complaints may be investigated; HB 2397, which updates HOA/condo disclosure rules and drew noted opposition from the Community Associations Institute and home builders; HB 4005, which requires public school districts to provide AI instruction at specific grade levels and directs ADE to adopt curriculum; and HB 2755, which shifts state land lease renewal language to notice and sale procedures for underperforming commercial leases. Senate vote counts were provided for several of these measures, generally showing narrow or party-line margins. The final items were HB 2406, a heavily amended bill now restricting access to records and images related to deceased minors, including child abuse images, with supporters citing concerns about misuse through AI and opponents raising disclosure and media-access concerns; and HCR 2001, a ballot referral on citizenship, voting, and election-related contributions that was substantially narrowed in the Senate but still requires voter ID, limits voting to citizens, bars foreign nationals from election spending, and mandates on-site tabulation for early votes, prompting continued county opposition because of cost and implementation concerns. The caucus ended after members were reminded that the agenda and caucus sheets had been emailed rather than printed.

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• If this language is approved, just the simple change in the language actually applies that increased
• <00:07:41.360> the<00:07:41.560> the language is approved, just the the language is
• ,<00:07:43.440> uh simple change in the language, uh simple change in the language, uh actually
• We know have all the correct language.
• We'll work language for anything else.

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• We have a couple of certificates for you. >> Welcome to the [applause] Madam majority floor leader. >
• He will be graduating from the University of Wyoming with a degree in economics and a certificate in
• and a certificate in land management.<00:24:20.240> He<00:24:20.480> will<00:24:20.640
• Basically, what we did with this is we took out the language that referenced the 25% tax exemption and
• Basically, what we did with this is we took out the language that referenced the 25% tax exemption and

Keywords: 916, all

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• And if you've ever looked at an insurance policy, that is not plain language.
• And, uh, in the language of that contract, they're contractually putting in there that if you do end
• Quite a few people that have already came through the career program, uh, certification program through
• Uh, will you, will your office follow up with me on what type of, of language, uh, you may need as we
• While our license numbers fluctuate, we manage approximately 4000 geoscience licenses, certifications

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• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• implications based on this language implications based on this language taken<00:36:30.119> apart

Keywords: 1183, house