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• Um that's still there, doesn't change.
• Wood just what would be helpful changes that uh techn proposed and that changes that uh techn proposed
• along with those changes on page four. along with those changes on page four.
• , 64303 on page 15 with those changes, 64303 on page 15 with those changes, right?
• We are run by our membership.

Bills: HB0083, HB0102, HB0178

Keywords: subpoena, legislative authority, penalty, compliance, law enforcement, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, public employment, labor organization, dues withdrawal, collective bargaining, public funding, 916, all

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• to take part in membership.
• Just this past school year, we were thrilled to announce a membership...
• And as they're processed, then that changes somewhat.
• A customer must have changed his mind.
• Testimony has changed. I appreciate that.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders. The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection. Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.

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• The first part on page 1 of the amendment, line 14, we've changed the annual membership allowance from
• The first part on page 1 of the amendment, line 14, we've changed the annual membership allowance from
• explain exps it there says no membership explain exps it there says no membership due<00:33:30.519
• Other than the changing of the membership and removing being appointed by chairpersons, this changes
• of the membership<02:03:28.440> and<02:03:29.000> uh membership and uh membership and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 118 in executive session and adopted Amendment 0882H, which would remove the House and Senate members from the Child Care Commission while leaving the commission in place. Members said the amendment was a continuation of earlier committee discussion and supported it as a needed change. The committee then voted 12-0 to recommend ought to pass as amended, and HB 118 was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 142, dealing with Gold Star Mother’s Day. The sponsor explained that the bill was unnecessary because existing statute already directs the governor to issue a proclamation for Gold Star Mother’s Day and to urge appropriate observance, including flag-related ceremonies. Several members discussed how to ensure the proclamation and flag observance would happen and whether the committee report should note the existing statute. Other members said they would oppose killing the bill because the recognition was important. The committee voted 9-3 to table/ITL the bill, and HB 142 was declared inexpedient to legislate. The final major item was a public hearing on a non-germane amendment to House Bill 456, with a related draft amendment also discussed. The sponsor said the amendment would raise the annual membership allowance from $20 to $75, rename fees as dues, prohibit dues from being used to pay lobbyists, require NHMA dues to be brought before voters as a separate warrant article for transparency, and require separate accounting so lobbying funds are not co-mingled with other funds. Supporters said the goal was to keep taxpayer-derived money from funding lobbying while preserving non-lobbying services such as legal advice and training. Opponents argued the proposal was an overreach and would micromanage local towns. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• But with that, Daniel, if you will, any changes, updates, or things to get you out of lag... for us is
• Santa Rosa will start to generate membership funding for those same 3,000 students.
• On what days or count days do they include membership?
• Chairman, Representative Baca, so the entire year funding is based on membership.
• Operates the virtual program, their membership won't be counted.

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• year due to these changes.
• Are we Feel free to change it; just curious.
• A change to what was calculated before. Mr.
• They do have a decline in membership.
• When we talked about decreasing membership or.

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• This change, this bill in this sentence, changes the language and changes this into a bill that the NAACP
• and clarifying changes.
• We've changed. Thank you, Chairman.
• Loyalty programs, reward memberships, all that. We amended that.
• Loyalty programs, reward memberships, all that was amended. Right.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• The bill also changes the distribution of certain fees for civil traffic violations to create parity
• The bill also changes the distribution of certain fees for civil traffic violations to create parity
• The bill also changes the distribution of certain fees for civil traffic violations to create parity
• There are several ways states may implement changes on the local level.
• House Bill 277 changes that and gives law enforcement tools to intervene swifter.

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• THESE LETTERS ARE PART OF OUR HISTORY AND HERITAGE AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE.
• PART IN MEMBERSHIP.
• FOR NEARLY 10 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WE'VE BROKEN OUR PREVIOUS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RECORDS.
• OVER THE YEARS LIKE I SAID THIRD SESSION WE'VE HEARD THIS BILL TESTIMONY HAS CHANGED.
• TESTIMONY HAS CHANGED AND I APPRECIATE THAT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• introduction calendar are given their first reading and referred as indicated, with the following changes
• if you will proceed to page changes if you will proceed to page number seven<00:04:53.320> page
• in this body to use her membership in this body to Shield<00:14:56.120> herself<00:14:56.880>
• <00:35:48.119> it<00:35:48.240> at adopt any procedure and to change it at adopt any
• procedure and to change it at any<00:35:48.640> time<00:35:48.880> and<00:35:49.079>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under call, established a quorum, and adopted the committee reports. It then moved through second reading of Senate File 334 and first readings/referrals of Senate Files 645, 684, and 700, with SF 645 sent to State and Local Government and SFs 684 and 700 sent to Health and Human Services. The chamber also approved a motion to withdraw Senate File 567 from State and Local Government and re-refer it to Elections. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 5 and Senate Resolution 6, both recognizing Senate employees for years of dedicated service, including a specific recognition of David Jorgenson. The most significant floor action was a motion by Senator Rasmusson to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell and declare her seat vacant. Senator Rasmusson argued that Mitchell’s pending felony burglary case and delay of her trial justified expulsion; Senator Frentz opposed the motion, arguing the Senate should wait for the criminal process and that due process requirements had not been met. After a point of order and appeal, the President ruled the Frentz point of order well taken, and the Senate upheld that ruling by a 33-33 vote. The meeting also included several recesses and procedural calls of the Senate while the expulsion issue was debated. During announcements, members noted committee schedule changes, including cancellations or postponements for Energy and Jobs, and meetings for Judiciary, Policy, and Human Services. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m.

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• It's changing a lot. But if you're going to sell someone else's home, you need a license.
• It's changing a lot. is very dynamic. It's changing a lot.
• <00:14:20.320> group are realtors which is a membership group are realtors which is a membership
• is a membership group, >> right?
• It's a membership group, but >> right?

Bills: SB274, HB586

Keywords: cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis, HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion

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• the membership.
• We wanted to make sure that, you know, lives change, jobs change, titles change, commitments change.
• That, you know, lives change, jobs change, titles change, commitments change, and we wanted to make sure
• We wanted to make sure that, you know, lives change, jobs change, titles change, commitments change.
• that, you know, lives change, jobs change, titles change, commitments change, and we wanted to make sure

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Ellen Story Commission for Postpartum Depression held its spring meeting with a large turnout, beginning with roll call and a review of the agenda. Co-chairs Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid and Senator Liz Miranda highlighted progress from the recently enacted maternal health omnibus law and the Moms Matter Act, including creation of a midwifery board, expansion of out-of-hospital birth options, doula services, lactation support, MassHealth coverage changes, and a trust fund for community-based behavioral health and substance use grants. Members also discussed implementation of the new law, the commission’s annual report, and the need to continue supporting birth centers and perinatal mental health services. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on commission membership and vacancies. Commissioners discussed whether to remain on the body, the need to fill several open seats, and whether the commission’s statutory composition should be updated to better reflect current practice and expertise. Members suggested adding more clinicians working directly with perinatal families, infant mental health experts, and a representative from PSI of Massachusetts, while also noting the value of having regulators and professional society representatives at the table. Several participants said any changes to membership would likely require legislation, and the co-chairs said they would explore options and possibly circulate a flyer or other invitation process for nominations. The commission also discussed meeting structure and future planning. Members generally supported moving to quarterly virtual meetings, with a preference for a 4 p.m. start time, and some suggested one annual in-person gathering. The group agreed to postpone the usual May Advocacy Day because the Great Hall was unavailable and instead aim for a fall event, with volunteers stepping forward to help plan it. Commissioners raised top-of-mind issues including postpartum depression screening reimbursement, care for people after miscarriage or abortion, access for undocumented pregnant people, and the impact of federal cuts. The meeting ended with agreement to crowdsource legislative priorities for the next quarter, consider future presentations from outside organizations, and send updates between meetings, followed by a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.

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• If not, Senator Chang, I discussion? If not, Senator Chang, I vote<00:29:00.960> yes.
• If not, Senator Chang, I Yes. are? If not, Senator Chang, I Yes.
• If not, Senator Chang, I vote yes.
• Add the membership of the working group.
• If not, Senator Chang, I discussion? If not, Senator Chang, I vote<00:49:07.119> yes.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Committee on Transportation, Culture, and the Arts heard several resolutions, with most public testimony focused on Senate Concurrent Resolution 159 and Senate Resolution 129, which urge continued U.S. support for the Ukrainian military. Testimony on those measures was largely opposed, with witnesses arguing Hawaii should prioritize local needs such as homelessness, infrastructure, and cost of living over additional aid to Ukraine; one support testimony was noted from the Democratic Party of Hawaii. Despite the opposition, both committees recommended passage with technical, nonsubstantive amendments, and the recommendations were adopted. The committees also considered transportation-related resolutions. Senate Concurrent Resolution 182 and Senate Resolution 152 would initiate a summer streets pilot program, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 200 and Senate Resolution 180 would ask AMPO to coordinate a transportation management training program. Testimony on the summer streets proposal included support and opposition, with one witness saying community input should be gathered through existing district and community meetings rather than creating a pilot. The training-program measure drew opposition from a witness who argued it would add unnecessary bureaucracy. Both pairs were recommended for passage, with the summer streets resolutions passed unamended and the training-program resolutions passed with technical amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 and Senate Resolution 14, concerning relocation of the Pearl City post office to Navy property, were recommended for passage with technical amendments. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Concurrent Resolution 136 and Senate Resolution 150, which call for a geothermal energy working group. Supporters included the State Energy Office, PUC, consumer advocate, and others, though the energy office asked to move the report deadline to 2027. Opponents raised concerns about cost, health impacts, environmental risks, and Native Hawaiian representation. The chair proposed amendments to add a Native Hawaiian member, the consumer advocate, and the House and Senate energy committee chairs, clarify participation by utility, geothermal, and nonprofit representatives, and extend the report deadline to 2027. The resolutions were then recommended for passage with amendments, and all recommendations were adopted before adjournment.

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• <00:30:59.000> something does actually change something does actually change something significantly
• It just changes the whole tenor of this bill.
• <02:35:26.680> to change or that is the changes to change or that is the changes to um<02:
• <04:31:06.840> that up with a better um membership that up with a better um membership that
• <04:44:05.520> School implementing changing School implementing changing School administration

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 695, relating to school districts and medically related grants. The sponsor argued the bill was vague and could undermine existing law, and another member said it would add an unnecessary mandate for school districts. The committee voted to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the motion passed 18-0. Next, House Bill 765, which would consolidate school administrative units and make superintendent jobs elected positions, was also recommended inexpedient to legislate. Members said the bill raised too many questions, could duplicate other legislation, and would move away from local control. That motion likewise passed 18-0. House Bill 768, allowing public school districts to contract with approved private schools, drew more debate. Supporters described it as a language cleanup and an expansion of educational opportunity, while opponents raised concerns about the placement of the language and pending Supreme Court cases. The committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass, and then 10-8 to recommend ought to pass as amended, with a minority report noted. The committee then considered House Bill 446, dealing with parental notice for non-academic surveys. An amendment was offered to make the Youth Risk Behavior Survey opt-in rather than opt-out. Supporters said parents should be informed and should choose whether their children participate, while opponents argued the survey is an important tool for mental health data, grants, and school programming, and that opt-in would reduce participation and data quality. The amendment passed 10-8, and the bill as amended also passed 10-8, with a minority report noted. Finally, the committee began House Bill 741, which would allow parents to send children to any school district they choose and expand open enrollment. The sponsor described it as broadening choice and keeping public funds in public schools, and an amendment was proposed to restore provisions for children of military personnel. Discussion on the amendment began, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on House Bill 741 or the amendment.

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• things are often very fluid with budgets in the state and revenue estimates, and if anything has changed
• Also, as we get going in the session, it's kind of a brief budget update for where monies are, any changes
• But with that, Daniel, if you will, any changes, updates, or... things to get you out of lag for us is
• Chairman, Representative Baka, so prior year funding is based on membership.
• Membership is the average of the second reporting period dates and the third reporting period dates.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I would actually like to change our position on the bill.
• Leadership in the city changed.
• Charges a membership fee before you're even eligible for the product.
• For example, Empower charges an $8.99 membership fee a month.
• So we changed the way that the language is written in the bill, but it doesn't actually change how it

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• That's changed; it's been improved.
• That's changed; it's been improved.
• That's changed; it's been improved.
• from the working group from membership from the working group from Senate<00:53:31.799> draft
• <00:56:51.960> the We will also amend to change the makeup of the board.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, with most witnesses either supporting the bills or offering technical concerns and suggested amendments. On SB 338, testimony came from the Department of Taxation, Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and Surpac, and the bill later moved forward with amendments. On SB 558, testimony was largely in support from the Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Local Food Coalition, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which described the measure as supporting rural jobs, food-system development, and use of off-grade agricultural products. ADC requested flexibility for neighbor-island siting and funding allocations, while the committee also discussed whether the bill’s language should be made more general and whether it could raise constitutional concerns about overly specific site designations. The bill was advanced with amendments and a noted appropriation allocation of $350,000. The committee also heard SB 186, which drew support from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Public Health Institute, DED, ADC, AAHU RC&D, and the Hawaii Youth Food Council. Supporters said the measure would improve coordination among agencies on food systems, help address food security and the state’s 30% by 2030 farm-to-school goal, and create a more organized statewide food systems effort. SB 328 received support from the Department of Taxation and Hawaii Farm Bureau, with Farm Bureau describing it as a way to repurpose existing dairy infrastructure to revive hog production and support livestock and farm-to-school goals; the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the measure as a potentially narrow industry incentive that could unfairly benefit a specific taxpayer and said a direct appropriation would be more transparent. SB 89 was described by Hawaii Farm Bureau as a labeling measure intended to protect the integrity of a culturally relevant local product, though the group raised concerns about wording and implementation timing. Later, SB 742 received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii KidsCAN, the Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative, and the State Commission on the Status of Women. Testifiers said the bill would improve cross-agency data sharing, support workforce and education planning, and create public-facing dashboards; the Commission on the Status of Women asked to be included in the working group or as an advisory member. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments and advanced SB 338, SB 558, and SB 1186. For SB 1186, the chair’s recommendation added three positions, specified committee-note funding amounts for those positions and operating funds, and revised working-group membership to have co-chairs appoint five members with relevant experience and expertise.

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• This change would enable Texans to have more input in the oversight of their elected representatives.
• I will have a floor amendment that will further refine the provisions in the joint resolution, changing
• SJR 27 proposes a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial
• The state commission on judicial conduct increases public membership to seven, with no more than two
• This change gives the Commission more discretion. I move for adoption of the amendment.

Bills: SJR27, SJR39, SB22, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB209, SB310, SB326, SB505, SB605, SB618, SB732, SB762, SB769, SB783, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1085, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1320, SB1333, SB1398, SB1405, SB1541, SB1567, SB1596, SB1598, SB1625, SB1646, SB1662, SB1750, SB1758, SB1791, SB1804, SB1810, SB1818, SB1838, SB1855, SB1869, SB1951, SB2024, SB2077, SB2078, SB2252, SB2253, SB2368, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

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• They don't have to stick with the same plan they're on; they can change.
• They have just gone through all of the changes in their system; there's nothing that they need to change
• I know that they are the ones that sold most of their membership to Presbyterian.
• Um, what happened with the change from SPA to the floor?
• I don't know that we'd want to change that. That changes a lot because they are very expensive.

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• AND 23 24 WAS A BIG YEAR AS FAR AS SCHOLARSHIP CHANGES.
• PURSUANT TO DEPARTMENT RULES AT LEAST FOUR FTA MEMBERSHIP SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER
• EACH SURVEY IS A DETERMINATION OF FTE MEMBERSHIP OR PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR A TIME OF ONE WEEK.
• AS OUTLINED IN TABLE ONE BEFORE YOU FOR THE 24 25 SCHOOL YEAR FOUR FTA MEMBERSHIP SURVEYS ARE SURVEYS
• WOULD RECOMMEND THE DEPARTMENT STRENGTHEN CONTROLS TO ENSURE PROCESSING OF MEMBERSHIP SURVEYS IN THE

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• This change would enable Texans to have more input in the oversight of their elected representatives
• These constitutional changes would ensure that the commission maintains appropriate oversight while also
• , I will have a floor amendment that will further refine the provisions in the joint resolution, changing
• SJR 27 proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the state commission on judicial
• SJR 27 proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the state commission on judicial