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• Guerin moves to defer the reading and referral bill. until the end of today's business.
• massage therapy. instructor if they have been convicted, entered no contest, pled guilty, or received deferred
• Including the deferred injunction community supervision for the committee on corrections SP 56 a by Ben
• Safety and Veterans Affairs SB 2166 by Parker relating to the testing of voting tabulation equipment defer

Bills: HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HB1330, HB2110, HJR2, HJR6, HB1587, HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• So, I'm going to defer this one and at least let the other law act work for a couple years and see how
• So,<00:03:52.159> I'm<00:03:52.400> going<00:03:52.480> to<00:03:52.640> defer
• this<00:03:53.200> one<00:03:53.440> and<00:03:54.080> at So, I'm going to defer
• this one and at So, I'm going to defer this one and at least<00:03:54.480> let<00:03:54.720><

Bills: SB2731, SB2830, SB2914, SB3072

Keywords: sentencing, nonviolent offenses, misdemeanor, prison reform, criminal justice, public servant, misconduct, statute of limitations, fraud, abuse of authority, breach of trust, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality, personal information, Hawaii Revised Statutes, theft, mandatory sentencing, felony, prison

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on a decision-making agenda and considered four Senate bills. SB 2731 would cap misdemeanor jail terms at 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek modification; the chair recommended passage with amendments limiting the change to nonviolent offenses, and the measure was adopted with one no vote. SB 2830 would extend the statute of limitations for misconduct-in-office offenses by public servants to allow prosecution during service and for 10 years afterward; members discussed tightening the definition of misconduct in office while leaving the public servant definition unchanged, and it was adopted with amendments. SB 2914, which would prohibit public disclosure of legislators’ personal contact information and certain voter and campaign records, was deferred because the chair believed existing law already covered much of the issue and wanted to see how that law works over time. SB 3072 would require a mandatory 12-month minimum sentence for first-degree theft involving property or services valued over $250,000; the committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the sentence could be imposed as a condition of probation or before parole, and it was adopted with the vice chair voting with reservation. The committee then adjourned.

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• . >> Madam Speaker, may this matter be deferred. So ordered.
• be >> Madam Speaker, may this matter be >> Madam Speaker, may this matter be deferred
• . deferred. deferred.

Bills: HB2028, HB1859, HB1851, HB1660, HB1890, HB1892, HB1893, HB2122, HB2012, HB1770, HB2121, HB1979, HB1650, HB1982, HB218

Keywords: Labor Day, construction workers, tax credit, economic development, state law, employer support, workforce development, employment, career counseling, local economy, high-demand jobs, taxation, apprenticeship, income tax credit, qualified apprenticeship program, HB1660, Hawaii, county labor standards, counties, contractors

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• Representative Moriwaki, Madam Speaker, may this matter be deferred. So ordered.
• may<00:13:28.320> this<00:13:28.480> matter<00:13:28.800> be<00:13:28.880> deferred
• may this matter be deferred. So ordered. may this matter be deferred. So ordered.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We can also look at things like deferred property taxes for seniors so that they don't have to pay the
• We can also look at things like deferred property taxes for seniors so that they don't have to pay the
• We can also look at things<00:05:12.400> like<00:05:12.720> deferred<00:05:13.280> property
• <00:05:13.680> taxes<00:05:14.080> for things like deferred property taxes for things
• like deferred property taxes for seniors<00:05:14.880> so<00:05:15.120> that<00:05:15.840

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The discussion focused on Minnesota affordability pressures, especially rising property taxes, gas, and grocery costs. Senator Michael Kreun said property taxes rose by nearly $1 billion statewide in the last year, about 7%, and argued that many constituents are worried about being able to stay in their homes. He attributed much of the increase to unfunded state mandates on cities and counties and said mandate relief should be part of the solution. Kreun described a bill that would cap city and county property tax growth at the rate of inflation, with an additional allowance tied to population growth. Under his example, if inflation were 3% and a city grew, property taxes could rise 3.5%; anything above that would require voter approval through a referendum. He said the proposal would not apply to school districts, which already have a separate cap. He also mentioned other relief ideas, including increasing the disabled veterans property tax exemption and allowing seniors to defer property tax increases until they sell their homes. Kreun said the proposal has been mostly well received by constituents and homeowners, while local governments are concerned about losing revenue if state mandates continue. He said relief could begin as soon as the next property tax statement if the bill passes this year. He also noted broader affordability ideas in his caucus, including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime and reducing tab fees, but said he was not aware of current bipartisan efforts on property taxes specifically and remained open to working across the aisle on affordability measures.

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• school district, and she said that occasionally when this happens, for example, they have major deferred
• feedback that if you use the funds to pay back the bond, which is a worthy deal, you do have major deferred
• districts to be a little bit less specific and more general just to be able to cover some of those deferred
• Why would we allow them to roll in deferred maintenance on HVAC?
• Some of that's evident with respect to technology and the purchase of buses, but also maybe... ...deferred

Bills: SB414, SB621, SB2395

Keywords: bond election, ballot proposition, debt obligation, municipal bonds, local government finance, property tax, ad valorem tax, school district bonds, county bonds, special taxing district, voter information document, public debt, municipal finance, tax-supported debt, election ballot language, bond transparency, homestead tax impact, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, public bank

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• Inserting value judgments about what should or should not count under the limit risks further obscuring
• and protect taxpayers.<02:52:11.600> Inserting<02:52:12.160> value<02:52:12.479> judgments
• Inserting value judgments taxpayers.
• Inserting value judgments about<02:52:13.200> what<02:52:13.439> should<02:52:13.680>

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Let's figure out we should be looking at how can we answer these questions, not rushing to judgment on
• Let's figure out we should be looking at how can we answer these questions, not rushing to judgment on
• Let's figure out we should be looking at how can we answer these questions, not rushing to judgment on
• Let's figure out we should be looking at how can we answer these questions, not rushing to judgment on

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• around nurses wanting to make sure that they have the ability, you know, to use their professional judgment
• 48.560> professional you know, to use their professional you know, to use their professional judgment
• :49.920> kind<01:20:50.000> of<01:20:50.080> what<01:20:50.320> this judgment
• So that's kind of what this judgment.

Bills: HF1316, HF4369

Keywords: HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees

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• And then the [clears throat] um so finally I wanted to ask about this renewal of restitution judgments
• ask about this renewal<01:02:51.040> of<01:02:51.280> restitution<01:02:52.079> judgments
• <01:02:52.960> Um<01:02:54.160> do renewal of restitution judgments.
• Um do renewal of restitution judgments.

Bills: HF3874, HF3875, HF3378

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, judiciary, court notices, restitution, child protection, publication process, human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the March 3 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Minnesota Judicial Branch on House File 3874, which was laid over for possible inclusion in a finance bill. State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba and Chief Judge Michael Fritz testified in support of a supplemental funding request focused on judicial branch safety and security, along with funding to cover the employer share of Minnesota Paid Leave costs. Shorba said the branch is seeking help because it did not receive funding for paid leave in the last session and is having to hold positions open to absorb the cost. The safety and security request included five parts: personal data protection for judges and court administrators, home security, two additional staff positions for threat assessment and coordination, security for the chief justice at public events, and a revived courthouse security grant program for counties. Testimony emphasized rising threats and incidents involving judges and court staff, including examples of doxing, home surveillance, and threats involving litigants, and cited increases in reported incidents, threats, and disturbances. Fritz said the branch’s current response system is stretched and that more law-enforcement-trained staff would improve coordination and response. Members questioned why the judicial branch should receive state funding for paid leave when private employers must absorb the cost, and Shorba responded that the branch was excluded from end-of-session funding decisions and that the mandate should be funded for all branches of government. Members also asked about the threat-response process and whether local law enforcement should be used more directly. Another concern raised was whether State Patrol troopers assigned to judicial security would have the training needed for criminal-code enforcement, and Shorba said the branch is discussing that issue with the State Patrol. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• insurance companies already have the opportunity to obtain premiums and they may obtain a civil judgment
• may<00:42:48.079> obtain<00:42:48.400> a<00:42:48.560> civil<00:42:48.880> judgment
• <00:42:49.599> And<00:42:49.760> we may obtain a civil judgment.
• And we may obtain a civil judgment.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• that statutory language directs the commissioner to award grants according to the commissioner's judgment
• :16.719> to<01:51:16.800> the<01:51:16.960> commissioner's<01:51:17.360> judgment
• according to the commissioner's judgment according to the commissioner's judgment and<01:51:17.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• sponsors asked for a little time to let this play out, and otherwise I think it's kind of rushed to judgment
• 29.199> to otherwise I think it's kind of rushed to otherwise I think it's kind of rushed to judgment
• 30.400> again<02:01:30.800> shut<02:01:31.040> off<02:01:31.280> the judgment
• to once again shut off the judgment to once again shut off the possibility<02:01:32.080> of<02

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• What I can say is that we've assembled the facts with no judgment or spin on the GoodToKnowFacts.org.
• c><00:25:48.880> facts<00:25:49.279> with<00:25:49.520> no<00:25:49.760> judgment
• <00:25:50.240> or assembled the facts with no judgment or assembled the facts with no judgment

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Jack on behalf of the American Beverage Association and Kentucky Beverage Association. Dr. Jack argued that the “totality of the science” supports low- and no-calorie sweeteners as safe and useful tools for reducing sugar and calories, citing FDA and other domestic and international reviews, clinical trials, and the FDA’s recent healthy-label rule. He also described the industry’s transparency efforts, including a “Good to Know” database compiling ingredient and safety information, and said the beverage industry has voluntarily worked to offer more choices with less sugar. Members questioned him about whether beverage ingredients are restricted in other countries, possible health effects beyond weight and cancer, concerns about metabolic issues and gut microbiome effects, whether sweeteners are addictive, and why companies do not simply remove sweeteners. Dr. Jack responded that most ingredients are permitted in many jurisdictions, that broad food-safety reviews have looked at multiple endpoints and found the ingredients safe, that the gut microbiome is still being studied, and that recent clinical evidence does not show increased sweetness preference. He also said business decisions about formulations are up to companies and noted that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are metabolically similar. The committee also discussed consumer apps and ingredient-scoring tools; Dr. Jack said the industry’s website presents facts without interpretation and is based on food-safety agency assessments. At the end of his testimony, the chair accepted additional fact sheets for the committee. The meeting then moved on to introduce Dr. Gary Huber, who began testimony by emphasizing integrative medicine, metabolic syndrome, and the role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in health, but his full presentation was not included in the excerpt.

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• Relying solely on the video recordings can lead to misinterpretation and unfair judgments.
• misinterpretation recordings can lead to misinterpretation and<00:53:20.240> unfair<00:53:20.720> judgments
• <00:53:21.760> I<00:53:22.000> have<00:53:22.160> grave and unfair judgments
• I have grave and unfair judgments.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• a split second and never succumb to stress or fatigue and handle every situation with superhuman judgment
• That's a true story. every situation with superhuman every situation with superhuman judgment<01:36:16.760
• 17.080> example<01:36:17.440> of<01:36:17.600> the<01:36:17.679> growing judgment
• as an example of the growing judgment as an example of the growing expectations<01:36:19.040> I

Keywords: 1183, house

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• earlier: management needs to be done by human beings, and workers need to be able to use their own judgment
• workers need to be able to use<01:11:30.239> their<01:11:30.440> own<01:11:30.719> judgment
• <01:11:31.440> and<01:11:31.640> override use their own judgment and override use their
• own judgment and override algorithmic<01:11:32.880> Management<01:11:33.480> Systems<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• exemption, which enables the department to simply suspend those timelines if it is facing, in its own judgment
• facing uh<01:53:32.440> in<01:53:32.599> its<01:53:32.760> own<01:53:32.960> judgment
• <01:53:33.440> extraordinary uh in its own judgment extraordinary uh in its own judgment extraordinary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• so AI that is potentially trained based off of what's out in the social media, and if there's not judgments
• 00:57:59.039> not the social media and if there's not the social media and if there's not judgments
• around<00:58:00.960> this<00:58:01.079> is<00:58:01.280> misinformation judgments
• around this is misinformation judgments around this is misinformation this<00:58:02.440> is<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The witness said yes, he was very concerned when the head of the state pesticide board said he would defer
• The witness said he was very concerned when the head of the state pesticide board said he would defer

Keywords: 1189, house, all