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• I'm a civil engineer.
• I'm not here representing an agency, just as a civil engineer resident in Minnesota. Mr.
• As a civil engineer, I work in pavement foundation systems.
• You've got two registered civil engineers in Minnesota here answering questions, so having run those
• engineers in Minnesota here civil engineers in Minnesota here answering<01:01:27.520> answering

Bills: HF198, HF269, HF185, HF303, HF305, HF189

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

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• articles I think one through four. Mr. articles I think one through four. Mr.
• Hopkins to walk through Article 5. So, in Article 1, I want to highlight section 19.
• Madam Chair, I'm going to move to Article 3. Article 3 begins on page 21 at line 21.
• I'm going to move to article four. 2025. I'm going to move to article four.
• additional civil legal aid funding. additional civil legal aid funding.

Bills: HF2300

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If I may, I will just say that removing this from the Penal Code does absolutely nothing to stop the
• And putting truancy and absenteeism in the Penal Code does nothing to address the root causes of why
• But the DSM-5 diagnoses that are specifically mentioned in the code are very limited, and they exclude
• The Chronicle article that the sponsor talked about, they were able to go and get back information for
• , and they did, and they wrote the article, and they're dealing with those issues legally.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

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• 7 section 5 of the Hawaii state article 7 section 5 of the Hawaii state constitution<01:09:57.400>
• Vice Chair, for the testimony, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission in support; Uniform Law Commission with
• Clarify that the projects need to comply with all relevant codes and standards.
• <01:41:24.920> and comply with all relevant codes and comply with all relevant codes and standards
• <01:41:51.040> but compliance with County codes but compliance with County codes but simplifies

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. On SB 26, SD 2, relating to affordable housing, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development explained a prior transit-oriented development study that identified roughly 59,000 possible units and about 25,000 affordable units from known projects, and said the bill would help fill gaps by evaluating additional public lands for housing suitability and possible co-use with existing facilities. Members asked about the need for resources and staffing to do that work, and OPSD said it would need time and consultant support to carry it out. Testimony on the bill included support from state and county housing agencies and comments from planning and land use entities. On SB 66, SD 2, relating to housing and historic preservation review, SHPD and OHA both testified. SHPD said the bill would not override existing burial-site protections and that county staff with proper qualifications could make historic-property determinations locally, while OHA asked for clearer language requiring consultation when Native Hawaiian historic sites are involved and clearer procedures if an adverse effect is found. Committee members and SHPD discussed whether the bill should explicitly preserve existing Chapter 6E processes, whether counties have qualified staff, and how quickly a county would have to decide if it cannot complete the review itself and must use a third-party reviewer. Supporters said the measure could speed permitting and keep decisions local; one opponent argued it could rush approvals and strain infrastructure. The committee also heard support from housing, construction, business, and food-industry groups, and opposition from some preservation and community advocates. The committee then heard SB 332, SD 1, on foreclosure-related protections, with testimony focused on Lānaʻi and concerns about speculative real estate after the foreclosure moratorium ended. SB 414, SD 2, on restoring access to disaster-affected areas, drew support from HHFDC, DHS, and the Maui Chamber; HHFDC noted DOH plans for a temporary paved access road to the Kayola temporary housing site and said agencies were discussing which parcels would be needed. On SB 102, SD 2, relating to affordable housing and third-party historic review, SHPD said it would need to do more upfront screening and that the bill’s timelines and third-party provisions should be clearer; OHA said the measure should include a sunset and better staffing, and asked that the department fill positions to meet review demand. No votes or final committee actions were reported in the transcript.

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• You'll find those in Article VIII and especially Article IX of our Constitution.
• I want to draw your attention to just one or two in particular: Article IX, Section 8B of the Constitution
• The other thing that I want to refer you to is Article IX, Section 14, the so-called anti-donation clause
• And that's contained in some special parts of the Internal Revenue Act. new code, sections 103 and 141
• Special rules under the federal tax code, and that is what the Public Project Revolving Fund is.

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• We'll actually give you links to some newspaper articles and television stories that talk about how the
• There's a very compelling article called Smart Phone Gambling Is a Disaster, and the authors offered
• But, you know what, I feel like I have to say this because I read an article, and anyone here later on
• But, you know what, I feel like I have to say this because I read an article, and anyone here later on
• During our research, we created a survey, and we put a QR code around the school with the flyers, which

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, chaired by Rep. Carole Fiola and Sen. Barry Finegold, held a lengthy hearing on a range of gambling-related bills. Testimony first focused on H. 496 to allow the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to authorize Plain Ridge Park Casino to add table games and more slot machines. Supporters, including Rep. Jeffrey Roy, Sen. Finegold, Rep. Barry R. Finegold, Rep. Brian Vaughn, and Plainville officials, argued the change was needed to keep Massachusetts gaming dollars from flowing to Rhode Island, protect jobs, and preserve local tax revenue. They described Plain Ridge as a strong community partner and cited host-community benefits such as municipal infrastructure projects and local aid. Opponents or skeptical witnesses later argued that expanded gambling, especially online, would increase harm and cannibalize existing casinos and local economies. The committee also heard testimony on bills related to sports betting restrictions and online gambling. Sen. John Keenan presented a “Better Health Act” proposal to ban prop bets and in-play bets, require affordability checks, prohibit hosts, raise the sports betting excise tax, expand funding for problem-gambling services, and increase research and data sharing. He and supporters framed the bill as a public-health response to addiction, suicide, bankruptcy, and other harms. Rep. David Nangle, speaking from personal experience with gambling addiction, strongly opposed internet gaming, warning that it would intensify addiction and expose children and families to 24/7 gambling on phones. In contrast, Rep. David Moradian and industry witnesses supported H. 4431 to legalize and regulate internet gaming, arguing it would bring illegal activity into a regulated market, generate new revenue, and include consumer protections such as age verification, deposit limits, self-exclusion, and responsible-gaming tools. The committee also took testimony on H. 4238, which would expand fundraising options for fraternal organizations, especially the Elks. Rep. Bruce Ayers and Elks representatives said the bill would help lodges raise money for scholarships, veterans’ services, and community programs after COVID-related losses and declining membership. On H. 480, Rep. Kathleen LaNatra, Rep. Badger, and representatives of veterans organizations and gaming-machine operators urged allowing qualified veterans groups to participate in certain video gaming activity, saying it would provide a sustainable revenue source to keep posts open and support veterans’ services. Dr. Rachel Volberg testified that expanding gambling, especially online gambling and slot machines at veterans organizations, would likely increase gambling harm, and she urged stronger harm-prevention measures, data reporting, and research funding. Other witnesses, including anti-gambling advocates and industry representatives, sharply disagreed over whether legalization would reduce illegal gambling or worsen addiction and social costs. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• The speaker has said that the housing is the civil rights issue of our time.
• You guys are out there hiring another third attorney position dealing with codes and standards.
• Civil Rights Department. Thank you. Okay, thank you and welcome.
• I'm the Chief Deputy Director at the Civil Rights Department.
• Not in a criminal standpoint, but presumably in a civil standpoint.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• John is now our Article 2 analyst, and you can see all our analysts over here to my left.
• Serza is the analyst for Article 3 and Elizabeth Lucina rounds out our team.
• Eamon handles articles six, seven, and eight. We also have C.C.
• So those amounts, let me point out the supplemental article or article nine. on Ryder that you mentioned
• I fully understand. error code: 520 We spend it within the biannual that is allocated.

Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.

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• I do scientific illustrations for textbooks and scientific journal articles. I support AB 412.
• And scientific journal articles. I support AB 412.
• Text, images, audio, video, software code, and other media all present different technical challenges
• Good afternoon, Annalea Augustine with the Civil Justice Association of California, also respectfully

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I don't know if any of you know, but I do write an article every month for the City Sentinel here in
• So, I wrote an article. If you want to go look back at it, August twenty-twenty-five.
• This is It's about their rights, the Office of Civil Rights, it's about their disability rights, and

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• Pursuant to article 24, section 1 of the constitution of the state of Oklahoma, the clerk will activate

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• reading of the bill, House Bill 4342 by Moore of the House and Galahar of the Senate, an act relating to civil
• House Bill 4342 by Moore of the House and Galahar of the Senate, an act relating to civil procedure.
• House Bill 4342 by Moore of the House and Galahar of the Senate, an act relating to civil procedures.

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

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• based on these types of things, so this will get our statutory law in line with our administrative code
• Speaker, this bill will align our statutes with our administrative code, and I urge the members to vote

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

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• Next, we will hear from Chairman Garcia with the report on criminal and civil justice.
• Is there objection to taking a late filed amendment bar code 995171 by Senator Burgess?
• Bar code 995170 by Senator Harrell. Is there objection to taking up the late filed amendment?
• Bar code 995172 by Senator DiCeglie. Is there objection to the introduction of this late filed?
• code, so our goal is for the money to follow the child.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Bill 131 does not override homeowners association covenants, does not eliminate building or safety codes
• Bill 131 does not override homeowners association covenants, does not eliminate building or safety codes
• Attached, I gave you all an article that says the attack on single-family zoning.
• The article provides recommendations that I hope you consider.
• And our restrictive zoning codes and onerous regulatory barriers are limiting our ability to rise to

Bills: SB211, SB131, SB183, SB222, SB246, SB254

Keywords: appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy

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• manner it's a completely different civil manner it's a completely different proceeding<00:26:27.799>
• <01:14:35.600> in operation um there is a news article in operation um there is a news article
• E for running criminal purpose Code E for running criminal history<01:20:20.920> information<
• 01:20:21.920> purpose<01:20:22.320> Code<01:20:22.600> E<01:20:23.000> only
• c> history information purpose Code E only history information purpose Code E only allows<01:20:23.639

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:45:03.559> of<00:45:03.760> conduct code of conduct code of conduct violation<00:45
• It would make more sense to do that, since you're taking away their civil rights. Thank you.
• It would make more sense to do that, since you're taking away their civil rights. Thank you.
• It would make more sense to do that, since you're taking away their civil rights. Thank you.
• As for the word cisgender, I was reading directly from an article, from a news article, so if I don't

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• An act to amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code.
• An act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to fire prevention.
• Senate Bill 287 is a DENREC cleanup bill for Delaware's recycling code.
• Senate Bill 287 is a DENREC cleanup bill for Delaware's recycling code.
• Code relating to local control of retail marijuana stores by counties.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• “The framework for those legal drains and how they're governed is in Century Code, and that Century Code
• Century Code has established a $4 an acre cap for the maintenance levy.
• Century Code says you can bond up to six years of your maximum levy.
• “I think we do a pretty simple change in Century Code.
• Mind you, this is an article from 2011, 15 years ago.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Why just special warrant articles? Why not all warrant articles?
• First, the cost of each warrant article that is on the ballot must be expressed article by article.
• at<02:05:20.880> the<02:05:21.000> end article one capping article at the end article
• that some warrant articles, like... any War warrant article at the meeting any War warrant article at
• hour to introduce their article.

Keywords: 1189, house, all