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• carry for 18- to 20-year-olds; Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 4198, E-Verify Safe Harbor
• Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 4198, E-Verify Safe Harbor Act.
• Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 4198, E-Verify Safe Harbor Act.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• know, I had done um, for several years I was directing training and protocol development for safe harbor
• , um, the safe harbor system in Minnesota.
• <00:48:35.920> um,<00:48:36.000> the<00:48:36.160> safe development for safe harbor
• um, the safe development for safe harbor um, the safe harbor<00:48:36.720> system<00:48:37.280
• So doing a harbor system in Minnesota.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• There are some additional safe harbors and flexibility for the carriers.
• There are some additional<00:16:35.519> safe<00:16:35.759> harbors<00:16:36.160> and
• <00:16:36.399> flexibility additional safe harbors and flexibility additional safe harbors

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• particular instance, the erosion that's occurring is partially caused by the government constructing a harbor
• caused by the government<00:27:01.679> constructing<00:27:02.400> a<00:27:02.720> harbor
• <00:27:03.600> So<00:27:03.760> the government constructing a harbor.
• So the government constructing a harbor.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• of Transportation to install and utilize electronic scanning equipment at each state airport and harbor
• <00:31:48.559> and equipment at each state airport and equipment at each state airport and harbor
• harbor to scan for illegal fireworks. harbor to scan for illegal fireworks.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard and later voted on several Senate resolutions related to transportation, safety, and infrastructure. Early testimony covered STR 23, on studying highway patrol and speed cameras in speeding hotspots, with support from the Department of Transportation and the Aahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from five individuals. STR 37 and STR 38 concerned Maui road planning for the Kihei area; the Kihei Community Association and DOT supported both, and the committee later advanced them with amendments to correct the county department with jurisdiction. STR 150 SD1, on a working group for subsidizing waterborne cargo transport, drew support from DOT, the Department of Agriculture, and industry groups, but the committee deferred it for further discussion. STR 153, about transferring jurisdiction over Ho‘i roads to Maui County, received support from the judiciary and was advanced with amendments. STR 180 SD1, on sharing safety and performance information about commercial tour operators, drew mixed testimony, including opposition from DOT and helicopter operators and support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters; the committee advanced it with amendments narrowing the scope to helicopter and air tours. STR 181 SD1, proposing a working group to lower the blood alcohol limit to 0.05, was supported by DOT, the Governor’s office, public health and safety groups, and one individual opposed; it was advanced with amendments naming the DOT director or designee as chair and adding legislative committee chairs. STR 182, encouraging a Honolulu summer streets pilot program, was supported by the Department of Health, Oahu MPO, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, and after reconsideration the committee passed it unamended. STR 184, seeking increased enforcement against improperly registered out-of-state vehicles, had one supporter and was passed as is. STR 200 SD1, on continuing transportation management training programs, was supported by Oahu MPO and one individual and was passed as is. STR 231 SD1, directing DOT to use scanning equipment at airports and harbors to detect illegal fireworks, was supported by DOT and one individual and passed as is.

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• 606, House File 2707, is additional funding at the Department of Human Services for additional Safe Harbor
• Funding related to House File 2707 for additional funding for the Safe Harbor Program at MDH.
• creation of flexibilities and respite solutions for children with disabilities and strengthening safe harbor
• As we seek to improve care, we must also ensure there is safe harbor.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• But also, if you put that language in, we're also missing if there's a, you know, safe harbor that is
• whereby if we put it under the credible allegation and within the federal rules, there is a safe harbor
• , meaning that the there is a safe harbor, meaning that the exceptions<01:13:08.240> included<
• <01:14:10.000> are<01:14:10.080> not rules under the safe harbors are not rules under
• the safe harbors are not included<01:14:10.960> so<01:14:11.040> that<01:14:11.200>

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance

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• These invasive insects and pests, such as navel oranges, and carpophilus beetle harbor in abandoned orchards
• a bill that addresses the critical issue of neglected or abandoned crops and the pests that they harbor

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This measure establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical
• Establishing safe harbor protections for survivors sends a clear message that our state is committed
• <00:49:27.040> sends<00:49:27.359> a harbor protections for survivors sends a harbor
• For safe harbors because they don't feel safe.
• For safe harbors because they don't feel safe.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. SB 1296 HD1, relating to disaster recovery, would exempt reconstruction of lawfully constructed structures damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster from special management area permits under certain conditions. OPSD, DLNR, the County of Maui, Front Street Recovery, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, saying it would speed rebuilding after disasters like the Maui fires; one witness noted the bill would not cover shoreline parcels unless amended, and members asked about the five-year rebuild window, the meaning of “lawfully constructed,” and whether unlawful structures were excluded. Testimony was also heard on SB 1413, which would allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to dispose of abandoned property in federal public housing projects after notice and within five days; HPHA said the bill would help address illegal dumping and clarify procedures. SB 31 HD1, concerning discriminatory restrictive covenants, was briefly described and had support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and comments from the Uniform Law Commission, with no in-person testimony. The committee then heard SB 1341, which would add HEMA and the Office of Homeland Security to agencies allowed to review energy industry information and would expand the program’s emergency-management purpose. The Hawaii State Energy Office supported the measure, saying the data is important for emergency response and fuel-supply planning. SB 10008 HD1 would authorize counties to adopt ordinances enforcing accessible parking space requirements and clarify county enforcement of EV-related parking provisions; the Disability and Communication Access Board strongly supported the accessible-parking provisions, saying current enforcement is weak, while noting section three on EV spaces is already largely in statute and could be struck if the committee preferred. Tina Yamaki of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition. Finally, the committee heard SB 1028 SD1 HD1, which would eliminate fees, fines, and court costs for offenses committed by minors, discharge existing related debt, limit community service for minors to 72 hours, and repeal certain penalties tied to minors and their parents or guardians. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Community Alliance on Prisons, and DebtFree Justice Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that youth fines burden families, worsen poverty, and disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian youth. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments, raising possible constitutional title issues because the current draft incorporates material from HB 129 and includes sections that may relate more to restitution or curfew than to fines and fees; supporters responded that the title is sufficient and cited case law. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• The William Kelly School in Silver Bay, as well as the Two Harbors High School.
• , and Two Harbors High School, as well as our aging bus garages in both locations. none um welcome to
• <01:13:57.880> and minihaha Elementary in Two Harbors and minihaha Elementary in Two Harbors
• and Two<01:13:58.239> Harbors<01:13:58.639> high<01:13:58.800> school<01:13:59.600
• > as<01:13:59.760> well<01:13:59.960> as<01:14:00.120> our Two Harbors high

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Give us a safe harbor of let's say 7 years to replace them. Put that in.
• There is a safe harbor to that alternate plan saying that the that such a plan would be acceptable subject
• But still give us a safe harbor in there if we resolve those safety issues too long to do that.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Bills: SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226, SB309, HB192, SB178, SB179, SB237, HB10, HB107, HB189, HB37, HB226

Keywords: automated driving systems, oversized vehicles, transportation, regulations, permits, HB192, international wire transfer, wire transfer fee, remittance fee, money transmission business, Alabama Securities Commission, Department of Revenue, Education Trust Fund, ELL instructors, English Language Learner, ESL teachers, income tax credit, remittances, international money transfer, migrant families

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• So this constitutional amendment was originally adopted to address the Harbor Police in the City of New
• And only intended to include the Harbor Police of the City of New Orleans and the firefighters in the
• So the intent behind the original legislation was for harbor police, people who actually patrol the waters
• constitutional amendment that was passed in 2007 was to patrol—it was for the City of New Orleans Harbor
• Police and the firefighters that work for the Harbor, New Orleans Harbor.

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on April 27 and first took up House Bill 175 and its companion House Bill 165, both dealing with lottery proceeds for veterans. HB 175 was amended to create a Veterans Service Grant Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs and direct $500,000 annually from Louisiana Lottery net proceeds into a Veterans Service Grant Fund, with unused money returned to the lottery proceeds fund that supports the MFP. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, The Boot Louisiana, LDVA Secretary Charlton McGinley, and Bastion Veterans Organization, argued the grants would help veteran services, workforce placement, mental health, housing, entrepreneurship, and retention of veterans in Louisiana. Members raised concerns about drawing from lottery proceeds that traditionally support education, but the committee adopted amendments and reported HB 175 favorably as amended. HB 165, the constitutional amendment companion, was also amended for technical and ballot-language changes and then reported favorably as amended for voter consideration. The committee then considered House Bill 457, which would authorize the Louisiana Department of Health and the State Fire Marshal to set minimum housing standards for homeless shelters, group homes, and halfway homes. The sponsor said the bill responded to a state auditor recommendation and to unsafe conditions in some facilities; he also explained an amendment changing the Fire Marshal’s duties from mandatory to permissive to reduce fiscal impact and allow agencies flexibility. Some members questioned whether local standards already existed and how enforcement and funding would work, while others supported the need for statewide minimum standards for human housing. The committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 457 favorably as amended. House Bill 488, by Representative Brough, sought to create a Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund using recurring severance tax revenues from Plaquemines Parish to help buy out the Belle Chasse toll bridge and end what the sponsor described as excessive tolls and fees. He and several local witnesses, including business owners, a YMCA representative, and a parish council member, testified that the tolling arrangement had harmed access, businesses, and quality of life. The committee adopted a technical amendment clarifying the revenue source and then reported HB 488 favorably as amended. House Bill 566, which would prohibit state funds from supporting net-zero greenhouse gas initiatives tied to the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan, drew significant debate over whether it would interfere with agency funding and economic development efforts; the sponsor argued the plan lacked legislative approval and should be repudiated, while members urged caution and suggested hearing from affected agencies. The sponsor agreed to consider deferring the bill, and the committee did not advance it at that time. House Bill 603, a constitutional amendment authorizing investment of state funds in digital assets and precious metals, was discussed as a way to hedge inflation and preserve value; members asked about limits and safeguards, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then began hearing House Bill 763, a transparency measure creating a public database for settlement agreements involving state agencies.

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• For brown tree snake, for example, we have an ongoing program at Joint Base Pearl Harbor and Daniel K
• and um um Daniel Kino per Harbor and um um Daniel Kino International<00:49:01.799> Airport<00
• And as an island, we have an advantage with that, because everything got to come through a harbor or
• And as an island, we have an advantage with that, because everything got to come through a harbor or
• That everything got to come through a harbor or a port, and quarantine by nature is not a guarantee.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused on a bill reorganizing Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity and invasive species framework, including moving or renaming responsibilities within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and clarifying the role of the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC). Testimony from the Hawaiian Invasive Species Council, DLNR, Oʻahu and Big Island invasive species committees, the Sierra Club, farmers, and community members generally agreed that invasive species management is critical, but many opposed consolidating HISC or broader biosecurity functions into a single department. Supporters of the existing interagency model emphasized HISC’s statewide coordination role, its links to DLNR and other agencies, and its ability to fill gaps with federal funding and cross-agency collaboration. Several testifiers raised concerns that the bill could weaken existing authority or create unintended legal and operational problems. The Sierra Club and others warned about possible interstate commerce issues, loss of authority to regulate movement of infested material within an island, and the need to preserve HISC as an independent or elevated coordinating body rather than placing it inside one agency. Community testimony described real-world impacts from little fire ants, coqui frogs, and landscaping-related introductions, and argued that the current system has produced service gaps and duplication when funding or responsibilities shift. One testifier also urged removing hemp movement reporting provisions, saying they do not aid biosecurity and should be treated like other crops. DLNR and Department of Agriculture representatives said they support the overall goal of stronger biosecurity but stressed that invasive species work is broader than agriculture alone. They noted that DOA, DLNR, and other partners each have different missions and capabilities, and that staff safety, terrain, and training matter when responding in remote areas. The department said it was recruiting for new positions, with some of the 44 funded positions still being finalized, and that implementation would require phased rulemaking, standards, training, and outreach. Members asked about the bill’s practical impact, staffing needs, and whether inspectors are prohibited from hiking; the department said no blanket prohibition exists, but staff use judgment based on safety and terrain. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• where the industry has voluntarily agreed, uh, to approximately $180 million of funding for our inner harbor
• impact on water supply, the city is pursuing several short-term water supply projects until the Inner Harbor
• On the timeline chart, you can see we're implementing our inner harbor project through a progressive
• gear towards the site that we ultimately selected, which is the, uh, city of Corpus Christi's inner harbor
• In, in terms of this new water supply that we're talking about, the Inner Harbor, um, uh, water treatment

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• where the industry has voluntarily agreed. to approximately $180 million of funding for our Inner Harbor
• impact on water supply the city is pursuing several short-term water supply projects until the inner harbor
• On the timeline chart you can see we are implementing our Inner Harbor project.
• In terms of this new water supply that we're talking about, Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus, the
• That the TCEQ will be looking at to consider the permit for DeSal for the Inner Harbor Project.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• experiencing homelessness, including Emergency Services Grants, transitional housing programs, Safe Harbor
• shelter and housing programs, Safe Harbor shelter, and Housing Shelter Link youth Mental Health Grants
• experiencing homelessness, including Emergency Services Grants, transitional housing programs, Safe Harbor
• shelter and housing programs, Safe Harbor shelter, Housing Shelter Link youth Mental Health Grants,
• shelter and housing programs, Safe Harbor shelter, Housing Shelter Link youth Mental Health Grants,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We recognize the argument of patient safety and also recognize that we have a safe harbor law passed
• public policy is that this bill, as currently written, will not have a negative impact on the Safe Harbor
• And if anything, this bill will only serve to strengthen Safe Harbor for nurses. Thank you.
• I would like to get some input on this because I wasn't here when we passed Safe Harbor, for instance
• And so you don't do safe harbor, right?

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• Without clear standards and safe harbor protections for good faith reporting errors, a mandatory system
• 00:09:40.240> standards<00:09:40.760> and<00:09:40.920> safe<00:09:41.200> harbor
• clear standards and safe harbor clear standards and safe harbor protections<00:09:42.200> for

Keywords: 1183, house