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• They also changed zoning rules to allow a data center bigger than Mall of America, bigger than the entire
• They also changed<00:07:22.560> zoning<00:07:22.960> rules<00:07:23.280> to<00:07
• :23.680> allow<00:07:24.639> a<00:07:25.199> data changed zoning rules to allow
• a data changed zoning rules to allow a data center<00:07:26.400> bigger<00:07:26.800> than<

Bills: HF4077, HF3798, HF3886

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

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• investigations occurring with these kiosk owners or specific locations where there's kind of a hot zone
• or red zone of bad actors?
• > a >> kind of a >> kind of a >> a<00:20:05.280> hot<00:20:05.520> zone
• <00:20:05.679> or<00:20:05.919> red<00:20:06.160> zone<00:20:06.320> of

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• So, what this does is it tries to carve out a zone of non-interference in the state of Wyoming for speech
• tries to carve So, what this does is it tries to carve out<01:33:39.360> a<01:33:39.520> zone
• of<01:33:39.920> non-interference<01:33:40.719> in<01:33:40.960> the out a zone
• of non-interference in the out a zone of non-interference in the state<01:33:41.280> of<01:33

Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

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• hire somebody from Jackson, like the town of Pinedale has two people that work in our planning and zoning
• hire somebody from Jackson, like the town of Pinedale has two people that work in our planning and zoning
• hire somebody from Jackson, like the town of Pinedale has two people that work in our planning and zoning
• hire somebody from Jackson, like the town of Pinedale has two people that work in our planning and zoning

Bills: SF0082

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

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• So sometimes some of what he's talking about might just fall under a theft, which might go to our zone
• might<01:45:04.320> go<01:45:04.560> to<01:45:04.880> our<01:45:05.199> zone
• <01:45:05.840> theft theft which might go to our zone theft theft which might go to our zone

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee held an informational briefing on fraud in the community, with presenters from ARP, CoinFlip, HPD, the Hawaii Bankers Association, DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, and the Department of Law Enforcement. The chair described widespread scams targeting kupuna and other residents, including impersonation of grandchildren, lottery/inheritance schemes, romance scams, online shopping fraud, investment scams, and tech-support scams. Members emphasized the emotional manipulation used by scammers, the difficulty of getting victims to report losses, and the need to educate the public on warning signs and available resources. ARP said scams are an epidemic and highlighted national data showing major losses among older adults, including $4.8 billion lost by people age 60 and over in 2024. ARP focused especially on cryptocurrency kiosks as a growing scam channel in Hawaii, citing 64 complaints totaling $922,000 in 2024 and noting that complaints nearly doubled from the prior year. ARP urged stronger safeguards such as limits on transactions, refunds, live customer support, and a law-enforcement contact for operators, and said its Fraud Watch Network can help victims freeze credit, identify next steps, and track current scams. The chair said he intends to introduce legislation to lower and ultimately eliminate the amount of Bitcoin that can be purchased through ATMs. CoinFlip said it supports consumer-protection regulation and described its compliance practices, including scam warning screens, anti-money-laundering controls, blockchain analytics, wallet pinning, transaction monitoring, and cooperation with law enforcement. The company said it is registered as a money services business, files suspicious activity and currency transaction reports, and holds money transmitter licenses in many jurisdictions. It also pointed to Illinois-style refund protections for new users and said it refunds fees to scam victims, though not the underlying funds. In response to committee questions, members and the company discussed whether crypto kiosks are necessary, how scams can be traced, and whether banks and kiosks can better intervene when suspicious activity is detected.

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• And it's a comfort zone that the teacher has. And that can be a teacher-by-teacher basis.
• And it's a comfort<00:55:55.480> zone<00:55:55.760> that<00:55:55.880> the<00:55
• <00:55:56.520> And comfort zone that the teacher has.
• And comfort zone that the teacher has.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met and adopted the prior minutes before turning to AI in education. Jeff Gagne of the Southern Regional Education Board described SREB’s Commission on AI in Education, which has organized its work into committees on policy, K-12 instruction, postsecondary instruction, and skills development. He highlighted eight commission recommendations covering statewide AI networks, targeted guidance for different user groups, professional development, standards and curricula, local capacity assessments, risk management, procurement, and AI-ready workforce skills. He also emphasized that states need more specific guidance for students, teachers, faculty, administrators, and parents, and that training is essential because many educators have not been prepared to use AI in instruction. Gagne also summarized two recent SREB reports: one on AI-ready workforce skills and one on AI use in K-12 classrooms. The workforce report recommends embedding AI across standards, strengthening computer science and digital learning standards, collaborating with industry and workforce agencies, building AI competencies into training and upskilling, providing educator professional development, and monitoring readiness. He said the report identifies three skill areas: success skills, industry baseline skills, and technical skills. The classroom guidance report promotes responsible AI adoption, with four pillars focused on increasing cognitive demand, streamlining teaching and administrative work, supporting personalized learning, and developing ethical AI users. He also noted that the report includes an AI procurement tool for school districts. Members thanked Gagne for providing outside examples and resources. One member noted JCPS has an introductory AI professional development offering for educators. Gagne said Kentucky’s David Couch serves on the SREB commission and that the commission’s member list and reports are available on SREB’s website. The committee then heard from Travis Powell of the Council on Postsecondary Education, who said CPE had surveyed campuses and found that Kentucky institutions have broadly embraced AI in teaching, research, student services, and administrative operations. He said all institutions have AI-focused degrees, minors, or courses, and many are integrating AI into general education and across disciplines. Powell also said CPE is considering an AI consortium and that campuses are using AI in research partnerships and applied work, while continuing to focus on ethical and effective use.

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• And if crime isn't skyrocketing while our cities become war zones, Democrats would police your streets
• AND IF CRIME ISN'T SKYROCKETING WHILE OUR CITIES BECOME WAR ZONES.
• Boyle: Perhaps it's because it's now past 4:00 a.m., but I feel like I've entered the Twilight Zone.
• Renewing the successful Opportunity Zones program will help distressed communities, especially rural

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And I feel like we have to make the big fix before we can zone in on the smaller group.
• 13:42.120> can have to make the big fix before we can have to make the big fix before we can zone
• :13:45.120> the<00:13:45.360> small<00:13:45.600> on<00:13:45.839> the zone
• in on the sec on the small on the zone in on the sec on the small on the smaller<00:13:46.399> group

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Section 17, repealing the shotgun zone.
• Section 17, repealing the shotgun<00:02:16.160> zone. shotgun zone. shotgun zone.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• centers are very heavy industrial projects by any stretch of the imagination and in no way belong in UC zoning
• the imagination and in no way belong in the imagination and in no way belong in UC<00:28:20.320> zoning
• looking to request funds from RDA, and we find that, geographically, where we are located in the XL zone
• looking to request funds from RDA, and we find that, geographically, where we are located in the XL zone

Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297

Keywords: water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability, 1183, house

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• Meyer, DNR, continued, “For example, when we do find a new case, we establish a 15-mile circle radius zone
• 01:08:23.600> 15mi<01:08:24.560> circle<01:08:25.279> radius<01:08:25.759> zone
• we establish a 15mi circle radius zone we establish a 15mi circle radius zone for<01:08:26.560><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But specifically, I'll mention North Side Achievement Zone, Bthun Community School, Binmar Elementary
• specifically, I'll mention North Side specifically, I'll mention North Side Achievement<00:26:10.320> Zone
• ,<00:26:10.640> Bthun<00:26:11.200> Community Achievement Zone, Bthun Community Achievement
• Zone, Bthun Community School,<00:26:12.000> Binmar<00:26:12.799> Elementary<00:26:13.279

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So again, to determine what would be the analysis would be based upon the zoning of the lands, and the
• Um, because I think that's also of a concern. ...would be the analysis would be based upon the zoning
• the land board, we will provide to you because the military did provide us some maps showing the zoning
• the land board, we will provide to you because the military did provide us some maps showing the zoning

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety met on March 21, 2025, and heard several resolutions related to corrections, emergency preparedness, and wildfire risk. Early items included HCR 62/HR 57 on flying the National League of Families POW/MIA flag year-round at the state Capitol, for which no one testified, and HCR 154/HR 49, which would request a comprehensive forensic audit of DCR and DAGS spending tied to planning and building a new jail to replace the Ahu Community Correctional Center. The ACLU strongly supported the audit, arguing that the state has spent millions on jail planning over many years without clear accounting, that a new jail is unnecessary and fiscally irresponsible, and that public-private partnership arrangements could reduce transparency. Committee members questioned the use of the term “forensic,” the age of some cited allegations, and whether the auditor could instead conduct another type of audit; the ACLU said it was open to other audit language and offered to help compile background materials. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard HCR 63, asking DCR to provide separate clinical counseling services for correctional staff, with one supporter, and HCR 23, which asks DCR to include circuit and district court facilities in planning the new Ahu Community Correctional Center and to establish a release procedure that avoids releasing detainees into residential communities or public spaces. DCR Director Johnson said the department supported the intent of HCR 23 and had discussed it with the Chief Justice and court administrator, adding that one multi-purpose courtroom could handle both district and circuit proceedings. The chair then moved on without further discussion. A major portion of the meeting focused on HCR 37, which asks HEMA to work with other agencies on outreach and preparedness for kūpuna. Testifiers from the Pearl City Neighborhood Board, AARP Hawaii, and the Hawaii Council of Community Associations supported the measure, citing the vulnerability of older adults and people with disabilities during disasters, lessons from the Lahaina fires, and the need for clear evacuation plans, siren reliability, and better coordination with care homes and condominium associations. Several speakers described local preparedness efforts and concerns about gaps in communication and implementation. The committee also discussed HCR 69/HR 62 on creating a vegetation management working group to reduce wildfire risk; the Division of Consumer Advocacy supported it, with testimony describing dangerous incidents involving vines and bamboo contacting electrical lines and causing sparking and a utility pole fire. The meeting ended with testimony and questions continuing on that topic, and no final committee action was shown in the excerpt.

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• Education Evolving was deeply involved in the formation and application of the innovation zones work.
• formation and application of the formation and application of the innovation<00:37:56.160> zones
• <00:37:57.200> From<00:37:57.520> 2012<00:37:58.079> to innovation zones work
• From 2012 to innovation zones work.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Maui, where the Guard supported the Maui Police Department, protected certain areas in the impact zone
• c><01:04:50.799> into<01:04:51.079> the<01:04:51.200> Impact<01:04:51.559> Zone
• <01:04:52.319> uh<01:04:52.400> in areas and uh into the Impact Zone uh in areas and
• uh into the Impact Zone uh in some<01:04:52.680> of<01:04:52.799> those<01:04:52.960><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments. Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.

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• that I did learn was they represented a small church in my hometown that had some issues with some zoning
• There are so many people out there, whether it's just simple things like zoning laws or something more
• Next to kids' play zones, in vending machines on the street, and they are commonly found in gas stations
• With the addition of age gating, more robust packaging labeling guidelines, and buffer zones from schools

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• They weren't using mechanized equipment in the tolerance zone.
• the<00:26:07.320> in<00:26:07.440> the<00:26:07.600> tolerance<00:26:08.039> Zone
• <00:26:08.559> they<00:26:08.679> were the in the tolerance Zone they were the in the
• tolerance Zone they were trying<00:26:09.039> to<00:26:09.200> use<00:26:09.760> uh

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

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• It's a small-scale, local group of developers and guys, and the number of, I think, aside from the zoning
• the number of I think com aside from um the number of I think com aside from the<01:05:19.559> zoning
• issues<01:05:21.160> the<01:05:21.640> the<01:05:21.839> biggest the zoning
• issues the the biggest the zoning issues the the biggest complaint<01:05:22.559> we<01:05:22.839

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• session law programs like experiential and applied learning opportunities for students, or innovation zones
• opportunities for students<01:46:08.679> or<01:46:09.280> innovation<01:46:09.960> zones
• <01:46:10.679> which<01:46:10.800> are students or innovation zones which are students
• or innovation zones which are wonderful<01:46:13.400> uh<01:46:13.560> and<01:46:13.760

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools. The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources. Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.

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• and sometimes those issues can get a little confusing about essentially the equivalent of attendance zones
• essentially the equivalent<00:41:39.040> of<00:41:39.160> attendance<00:41:39.760> zones
• <00:41:40.760> uh<00:41:40.880> but equivalent of attendance zones uh but equivalent
• of attendance zones uh but for<00:41:41.240> the<00:41:41.440> transportation<00:41:42.319

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Finance Committee met on January 21, 2025, for its first hearing of the session and began with organizational business. Members and staff introduced themselves, described their districts and backgrounds, and the chair reviewed committee procedures, including how to request bill hearings, amendment deadlines, and handout deadlines. The committee also heard introductions from nonpartisan and partisan staff, including House Research and House Fiscal Analysis personnel who will support the committee’s work this session. The main substantive item was an overview presentation on the state budget and education finance process. Staff explained how Minnesota’s general fund is forecast twice a year, how the committee should read the budget documents and aid/levy tracking sheets, and how the current biennium compares with the upcoming budget window. They described the November forecast, noted that the committee will later receive the February forecast, and outlined the committee’s role in reviewing K-12 state aid spending, school district revenue, and property tax impacts. Staff walked through the aid appropriation summary spreadsheet and explained its columns, including end-of-session spending, fiscal year 2024-25 actuals and estimates, and the 2026-27 and 2028-29 planning horizons. They emphasized that many education programs are forecast-driven and can change with enrollment and other data. The presentation also summarized the state’s overall revenue mix and spending priorities, noting that K-12 education is the largest general fund category and that state aid makes up the majority of school revenue. No bills were heard and no votes or formal actions were taken.