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• Louis County and also the length of certain notices related to child support, custody, spousal maintenance

Bills: HF2300

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• Senate Bill 2530 does a number of additional reforms that exempts... from the insurance premium maintenance

Bills: SB1468, SB1612, SB1789, SB2530, SB2571, SB2717, SB2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

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• A PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY IN THE STATES OF THIS BILL PREEMPT THE REGULATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, MAINTENANCE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Clerk and her staff in the front office, the rostrum, the calendar, copy room, E&E, IT, journal, maintenance

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• addition, HIPAA, along with HITECH, set forth very specific requirements with respect to storage and maintenance
• addition, HIPAA, along with HITECH, set forth very specific requirements with respect to storage and maintenance
• addition, HIPAA, along with HITECH, set forth very specific requirements with respect to storage and maintenance
• addition, HIPAA, along with HITECH, set forth very specific requirements with respect to storage and maintenance
• unless absolutely necessary. ...set forth very specific requirements with respect to storage and maintenance

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• Those officers are working for the overtime they work and the training expenses, vehicle maintenance.
• <00:08:34.800> U<00:08:35.919> it's expenses, vehicle maintenance.
• U it's expenses, vehicle maintenance.
• Our maintenance budget is tight. Every task force is a little different.
• Our maintenance budget is tight. Every task force is a little different.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 24 minutes, and heard a briefing from representatives of three Kentucky drug task forces: Greater Hardin County, Bowling Green-Warren County, and Bluegrass Narcotics. The presenters described how multi-jurisdictional task forces operate, their partner agencies, and the kinds of drugs and trafficking patterns they are seeing, with fentanyl identified as the most dangerous and fastest-growing threat. They also described large seizures and investigations involving fentanyl pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, tractor-trailer shipments, postal shipments, and a case tied to a pill press and undercover work with the DEA. Bluegrass Narcotics said it was formed in response to overdose deaths and has since seen major reductions in complaints and overdose deaths in Harrison and Bourbon counties. A major theme of the presentation was funding. The task forces said Byrne JAG funding has declined from about $2.1 million statewide in 2023-2024 to $1.4 million this year, while their costs for vehicles, fuel, technology, overtime, office space, and training have risen sharply. They said local support and asset forfeiture help, but the revenue is uneven and unpredictable, and they asked the legislature to consider adding about $1 million per year in state support, with oversight from the Justice Cabinet or Office of Drug Control Policy. They also emphasized that if meth labs return, many agencies would need new training and equipment because those capabilities have largely expired or been scaled back. Members asked about possible statutory barriers, coordination across counties and states, the source of drugs, and how seized cash is handled. The task forces said coordination with federal, state, and other local agencies is generally strong, but money remains the main obstacle to broader operations. They explained that seized cash is held as evidence and, after court proceedings, may be awarded back to task forces or split under statute, with 15% going to the Commonwealth’s attorney and 85% to law enforcement. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the briefing.

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• prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies, and encourage the formation and maintenance
• formation<00:28:55.880> and and encourage the formation and and encourage the formation and maintenance
• maintenance of two-parent families. maintenance of two-parent families.
• So, I see one of the four federal purposes is to encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent
• How much of the funds do we spend on encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its September 24 meeting after a motion and second. It then heard a presentation from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Secretary Elizabeth Gragensky on that state’s early childhood system and planned universal child care rollout. She described how New Mexico consolidated multiple prenatal-to-age-five programs into a cabinet-level department, expanded pre-K to a longer day, and uses a cost model to set reimbursement rates intended to cover true provider costs, including wages, benefits, occupancy, food, and reserves. She also said the state created an Early Childhood Trust Fund and secured a constitutional amendment to dedicate 0.60% of the land grant permanent fund to early care and education, with the department’s budget growing from about $400 million in 2021 to just under $1 billion this year. Gragensky said families can begin applying for universal child care on November 1, with participation voluntary for both families and providers. She reported that New Mexico is aiming to expand capacity by adding 1,000 registered home providers, 120 group homes, and about 55 more centers, supported in part by a $13 million low-interest loan fund and a request for an additional $20 million. She said the state has seen growth in early childhood professionals, including a 64% increase over the last three to four years, and pointed to reported outcomes such as a 21% increase in literacy and a 75% kindergarten readiness rate, while noting that some measures are new and baseline comparisons are still being developed. Members asked about the funding sources, provider profitability, workforce development, and measurable outcomes. Gragensky said the program is designed to support provider sustainability through rates tied to true cost and includes allowances for sick leave, vacation, benefits, and reserves. She also said maternal labor force participation is 10% higher than the national rate and attributed that in part to child care access. The committee then moved to a separate presentation by Department for Community Based Services Commissioner Lisa Dennis and Division of Family Support Director Roger McCann on anticipated cuts to TANF and SNAP, beginning with an overview of TANF as a federal block grant with a fixed annual Kentucky allocation of about $180.7 million.

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• We have an increase to operations and maintenance, as well as an increase to the base that we provide
• We have an increase to operations and maintenance, as well as an increase to the base that we provide
• We have an increase to operations and maintenance, as well as an increase to the base that we provide
• page two, the next nonoperating adjustment line will start in state roads under operations and maintenance
• will<01:46:45.280> start Line 75 is an appropriation increase for operations and maintenance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If opposing counsel is relying on a veteran's benefits and seeks to get out what we call spousal maintenance
• If opposing counsel is relying on a veteran's benefits and seeks to get out what we call spousal maintenance
• If opposing counsel is relying on a veteran's benefits and seeks to get out what we call spousal maintenance
• 00:35:10.280> we<00:35:10.400> call<00:35:10.599> spousal<00:35:11.040> maintenance
• <00:35:11.560> out out what we call spousal maintenance out out what we call spousal maintenance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• million to just demolish some buildings, strangely enough, because they have $1.7 billion of deferred maintenance
• million to just demolish some buildings, strangely enough, because they have $1.7 billion of deferred maintenance
• million to just demolish some buildings, strangely enough, because they have $1.7 billion of deferred maintenance
• President Cunningham: We have $5 billion in deferred maintenance.
• President Cunningham: We have $5 billion in deferred maintenance.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• slew of fixed charges, such as grid access fees, that solar customers must pay to support grid maintenance
• costs because the value of solar, we all share in a reduction in fixed and variable operation and maintenance
• and variable reduction in fixed and variable operation<01:42:05.800> and<01:42:05.960> maintenance
• <01:42:06.480> costs<01:42:07.440> we<01:42:07.800> have operation and maintenance
• costs we have operation and maintenance costs we have generation<01:42:08.880> capacity<01:42

Bills: HF845

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

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• that programs address critical workforce needs, but I want to highlight two of those: the aircraft maintenance
• Cloud Technical and Community College has hired a program coordinator to help launch an aircraft maintenance
• Trained and certified aircraft maintenance technicians are in tremendous demand, and students graduating
• programming trained and<00:45:11.920> certified<00:45:12.440> aircraft<00:45:12.839> maintenance
• and certified aircraft maintenance and certified aircraft maintenance technicians<00:45:13.839><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These dollars are supposed to cover rent, utilities, food, maintenance, housekeeping, and home furnishings
• 34.480> food supposed to cover rent utilities food supposed to cover rent utilities food maintenance
• and Home maintenance housekeeping and Home Furnishings<01:10:37.360> when<01:10:37.480> an
• cost of property damage caused by an individual receiving services under the waivers, outside of maintenance
• cost of property damage caused by an individual receiving services under the waivers, outside of maintenance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A homeowner shall not use money that is awarded as a grant to pay for general roof maintenance or repair
• preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or for appropriations for the support and maintenance
• Including a franchise insurance plan, a fraternal benefit society, a health maintenance organization,
• medical expense policy or certificate, hospital or medical service corporation contract, or health maintenance
• Maybe some fluids maintenance. You don't have to have oil changes on an electric vehicle, I guess.

Keywords: 981, all

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• We just put like $20 million into Littleton maintenance facility.
• Fourth, better maintenance of roads actually lowers the cost for New Hampshire residents and their vehicles
• Fourth, better<01:59:09.040> maintenance<01:59:09.440> roads<01:59:09.840> actually<
• /c><01:59:10.239> lowers better maintenance roads actually lowers better maintenance roads actually

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused first on SP 492, a bill intended to give the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services authority to lease or license property for housing and related uses. Major General David Mikolitis testified that the bill is aimed at addressing affordable housing for junior enlisted service members, especially those assigned to Pease Air National Guard Base who currently face long commutes because of the Seacoast housing shortage. He said the most likely uses would be converting limited barracks space in Pembroke or Stratford into apartment-style or extended-stay housing, and possibly allowing office/co-op space for federal civilians, though he emphasized the primary purpose is housing for junior ranks. He also said any development would likely be done by a private developer through an RFP, with costs borne by the developer rather than the department. Committee members asked about whether the bill could apply to commercial uses, how taxes would work, whether revenues would go into the general fund, and whether the concept could be expanded statewide. Mikolitis said the intent was housing only, not commercial development like a Starbucks, and that any developed property would be taxable locally rather than remain tax-exempt. He said revenues would go into a dedicated Veteran Services Property Fund and be used for facilities, not the general fund. He also explained that the department has about 20 armories statewide but sees only a few viable locations for this concept, mainly Pembroke, Stratford, and possibly one other site, because the goal is to serve personnel within roughly a 45-minute drive of Pease. He noted that a proposed seven-acre parcel near Pease had already been approved by the Pease Development Authority but still needed FAA approval, and he was not optimistic about using that land for housing because of contamination and redevelopment costs. Committee discussion ended with members indicating support for OTP, but the chair said the vote would have to wait until 11 o'clock and then closed the work session on SP 492. The committee then opened a work session on SP 627 and heard testimony from Jim Jelbert, owner of CJ Bus Lines and chair of the legislature’s transportation council, who spoke in support of the bill. Jelbert argued that the measure would allow New Hampshire to raise tolls and generate significant revenue for the 10-year highway plan without directly taxing citizens, and said the money could address congestion and safety problems, including work on I-93 in Manchester and other statewide projects. He estimated the bill could generate substantial revenue over time and said toll credits could help leverage federal matching funds. He also said improved roads would benefit businesses like his by reducing vehicle wear and improving efficiency. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SP 627 is recorded.

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• Senate File 68, Water Districts Funds for Maintenance Projects, an act relating to irrigation projects
• provide an opportunity to start accruing both revenue and interest in those accounts for those large maintenance
• interest in those accounts for<01:43:19.360> those<01:43:19.600> large<01:43:20.000> maintenance
• <01:43:20.560> projects for those large maintenance projects for those large maintenance projects

Keywords: 916, all

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• Um, so we're charging them utilities and security and maintenance. That's it. >> Yes.
• Um, so we're charging them utilities and security and maintenance. That's it.
• Um, so we're charging them utilities and security and maintenance. That's it.
• Um, so we're charging them utilities and security and maintenance. That's it.
• Um, so we're charging them utilities and security and maintenance. That's it.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard seven bills on consumer protection, DBEDT-related matters, and tourism/creative industry issues. On SB 2031, DCCA supported aligning state law with the FTC’s 2025 rule on hidden fees and pricing misrepresentations in live event ticketing and short-term lodging; hotel and financial industry witnesses also testified, and senators asked for complaint and enforcement data. On SB 2129, DBEDT and business groups supported a study of minimum wage impacts, with testimony emphasizing effects on hours, employment, prices, and business viability; a senator asked whether the study could also examine the gig economy and business closures, and DBEDT said that may be possible but would require more research and data access. On SB 2259, which would promote dementia-friendly businesses, DBEDT said the measure fit better with another agency and lacked the department’s expertise, while the Executive Office on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association supported the intent and offered to help with curriculum, branding, and training. Testifiers described dementia as a spectrum and said businesses should be trained to communicate effectively with customers and employees living with the disease; suggested amendments included changing the branding language and requiring at least 85% of employees to complete training rather than all employees. A senator also raised concerns about stigma and whether early-stage dementia should affect a person’s ability to function, and the witness responded that people can often function well in early stages. The committee also heard SB 2577 on sports tourism, which DBEDT and the Retail Merchants of Hawaii supported as a way to better understand which events draw visitors and economic benefits. SB 2578, creating a film commission, drew broad support from DBEDT, Creative Industries, SAG-AFTRA, the Hawaii Film Alliance, the Hawaii Film Office, and others, but several witnesses urged changes to the commission’s composition and authority, including more labor representation and limits on the commission’s ability to adjust the production cap. Senators questioned staffing, costs, and whether current film office employees should transfer to the new commission, and one senator proposed a friendly amendment to add musicians, SAG, IATSE, and Teamsters, though the department cautioned that too many members could make the commission difficult to manage. The transcript ends during discussion of the film bill, with no final votes or committee actions stated for the measures heard.

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• It's not just a matter of maintenance, it's a matter of public safety and personal risk.
• It's not just a matter of maintenance,<00:58:53.839> it's<00:58:54.000> a<00:58:54.160>
• matter<00:58:54.319> of<00:58:54.400> public maintenance, it's a matter of public
• maintenance, it's a matter of public safety<00:58:54.880> and<00:58:55.119> personal<00
• Public safety costs, pension obligations, road maintenance, and utility upgrades all get more expensive

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:11 Discussion of County Clerks’ Land Records Update 00:02:42 Discussion of Area Development Districts 00:22:48 Discussion of Legislative Measures 00:50:09 Discussion of Local Taxing Sources 01:02:33 Adjournment 01:29:16, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up an update from the Kentucky County Clerks Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. Testimony explained that legislation from the 2021 task force created funding and deadlines for counties to provide online search portals and complete a 30-year property record search, with a later move to a 60-year standard. Speakers said the money has been awarded to counties, but much of the work is still in progress because records must be scanned, indexed, and manually verified. They said only a handful of counties are fully compliant with electronic recording so far, while many are still working through staffing and vendor issues. They also noted that the 60-year standard may ultimately be easier and more efficient to complete than the 30-year standard, and that compliance is expected to improve by next summer. The clerks’ representatives also raised related issues, including deed fraud, the county document storage fee, and KDLA digitization grants. They said online recording can make deed fraud easier to attempt, so they expect to seek legislation next session to address it. They described an existing notification service available in many counties that alerts property owners when a document is recorded, which can help detect suspicious activity quickly. They also said the storage fee and separate county account structure has generally worked well, but that two recent KDLA grant cycles have not released money for clerks, limiting support for digitization work. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and verified, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive under KDLA control. Members asked about the balance in the KDLA fund, what the General Assembly could do to help lagging counties, and how much of the $25 million modernization funding had been spent. Witnesses said they did not have the current fund balance but would try to get it, that the main obstacle now appears to be staffing rather than additional money, and that the funds have been awarded but not fully expended because work is still ongoing. They emphasized that counties are helping one another and asked members to alert association leadership if any county is struggling. The committee then heard a presentation from Dan London, executive director of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District, who described area development districts as regional staff extensions and technical resources for cities and counties, and highlighted their role in coordinating regional services and partnerships across county lines.

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• This places added maintenance and cost burdens on local taxpayers.
• This places<00:25:31.760> added<00:25:32.159> maintenance<00:25:32.559> and<00:25
• :32.880> cost places added maintenance and cost places added maintenance and cost burdens<00:25
• section prohibits a county or municipality from adopting or enforcing ordinances relating to the maintenance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We stopped funding repair and maintenance of the stadium back in 2017, because we had anticipation of
• the foot, and that’s why it came to 2020 when you had to close it because we hadn’t had deferred maintenance
• :20:25.159> deferred because we hadn't we had deferred because we hadn't we had deferred maintenance
• 26.040> well<01:20:26.199> over<01:20:26.480> three<01:20:26.800> years maintenance
• for well over three years maintenance for well over three years and<01:20:27.480> because<01:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on April 1 to consider GM 510, the confirmation of Todd Aio to the board of directors of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center Authority. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from HTA representatives and numerous individuals. Supporters described Aio as a strong leader with experience in tourism, development, nonprofit work, and public service, including his time on the city council and work with Disney’s Aulani, Ward Village, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. In his remarks, Aio said he would bring legal, development, and corporate governance experience to the board. He emphasized the need for the authority to better define its role, oversee contractors, and help guide the relationship between destination management and branding/marketing contractors. He also said community engagement and cultural considerations should be central to tourism planning, and that the board should work to stabilize the agency during its transition. Members questioned him about board conflicts, the lack of a permanent HTA CEO, and how to measure the success of cultural and branding campaigns such as mālama and kuleana messaging. Aio said conflicts are inevitable when board members come from industry backgrounds, but they must separate their “work hats” from their board duties. He supported replacing the interim leadership with a permanent CEO once compensation legislation is finalized, and said success should be measured through better data, including possible exit surveys and other technology-based tools. He also said he would oppose replacing Hawaiian protocol with another cultural protocol, while supporting inclusion of other cultures alongside a Hawaiian sense of place.