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• They're a key stakeholder of ours, and we really appreciate their support.
• They're a key stakeholder of ours, and we really appreciate their support.
• their continued support they're a key their continued support they're a key sto<00:32:26.760>
• That's where my assistant director, Ashley Brast, can answer all the tough questions and comments.
• The short answer is that that is okay.

Bills: HF770, HF857, HF38, HF1500, HF43

Keywords: HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B

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• a large and diverse stakeholder group to craft updates to the existing SAF tax credit that address key
• Thank you for your time, and I'm happy to answer any questions. Thank you, Ms. Anderson.
• in the lead, we must achieve a few key in the lead, we must achieve a few key milestones<00:43:46.560
• And so, um, you know, I think that's the key to this.
• <01:21:14.840> to um you know, I think that's the key to um you know, I think that's the key

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um to answer your workforce housing.
• be happy to answer any questions. be happy to answer any questions.
• answering the questions. answering the questions. >> You're<01:03:09.040> welcome.
• <01:41:23.119> any support and I'd be happy to answer any support and I'd be happy to answer
• Happy to answer support this measure.

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• I'm happy to stop there and answer any budget questions.
• I'm happy to stop there and answer any budget questions.
• I'm happy to stop there and answer any budget questions.
• I'm happy to stop there and answer any budget questions.
• So part of the answer to that is standard vendorization.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The answer is yes.
• This bill makes two key changes.
• The answer is no.
• I'm happy to answer questions.
• I'm sorry, I'm still answering your question. Which question are you answering?

Bills: SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR27, SB25, SB7, SB552, SB1612, SJR87, SJR1, SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB1584, HB4341, HB6, HB171, HB143, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB5246, HB2, HB2011, SB17, SB21

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, judicial branch, court security, expunction, pretrial intervention, youth diversion, record retention

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• I'll just recap a couple of those key points.
• just re- recap a couple of those key just re- recap a couple of those key points.<00:37:40.520><
• And we're going to have to have those answers or at least a road map defined to be able to do so.
• <00:52:00.800> the<00:52:00.960> key<00:52:01.120> part structure, but the key
• the key part structure, but the key the key part being<00:52:01.680> really<00:52:02.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• All right, well, that's a good answer. So you were recognized, sir. Thanks, sir.
• is the department's continued record, With regards to our performance evaluations, which I know is key
• The Commission is a key part of Florida's coordinated system.
• It identifies key challenges and opportunities in administering the program and evaluates alternative
• Today I'll provide a high-level review of the key aspects of the report.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met, took roll, and heard introductory remarks from members about their districts and transportation priorities, with several senators noting congestion and mobility challenges in their regions. The committee then received a presentation from the Florida Transportation Commission on its oversight role for FDOT, including annual and quarterly performance reviews, review of the five-year work program, and monitoring of tolling and transit authorities. Members asked whether the commission gets involved in project prioritization; the answer was no, because it is statutorily limited to high-level oversight rather than day-to-day project decisions. The committee next heard two reports related to transportation disadvantaged and paratransit services. FDOT’s Melissa Smith described the statewide Transportation Disadvantaged program, its governance structure, service models, and challenges such as fragmented administration, cost, inconsistent reporting, and rural service limitations. She outlined recommendations including better use of technology, regional partnerships, improved training, and alternative delivery models like microtransit and TNC partnerships. A University of South Florida researcher, Martin Katala, discussed best practices for paratransit and demand-response service, emphasizing route optimization software, dynamic dispatching, service standards, vendor accountability, and the use of TNCs and mobility management to improve efficiency and reduce travel times. A later presentation from UF’s I-Street program focused on emerging technologies for transit, including in-cabin monitoring, automatic restraints, accessible booking and tracking tools, and the need for statewide safety standards and better driver interfaces. Finally, FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue and District 5 Secretary John Tyler provided an update on the transition of SunRail local entities. They explained the differences among commuter rail, intercity rail, and light rail, and said SunRail’s financial transition to local partners was completed on January 1, with operational transition to follow over up to three years. They contrasted that with Tri-Rail, where FDOT still funds operations and discussions about a future transition are ongoing. Members asked about the differences between SunRail, Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and Brightline, and the presenters explained that commuter rail serves regional daily commuters while intercity rail connects regions. The committee concluded without taking any formal votes or other legislative action.

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• answer any questions. answer any questions.
• are<00:55:22.200> already So the right answers are already So the right answers are already
• , people who has keys to what.
• <01:32:39.280> But, keys, people who has keys to what.
• But, keys, people who has keys to what.

Bills: SB3253, SB2401, SB3169, SB17, SB3014, SB3032, SB1432, SB2002, SB2972, SB3247

Keywords: conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard testimony on SB 5253 SD2 relating to conservation and SB 2401 relating to regional shoreline mitigation district, with the chair emphasizing short testimony limits and the need to finish before session. On SB 5253, DLNR said it stood on its written testimony and answered questions about the bill’s proposed nonprofit endangered species sanctuary. Members asked whether existing entities or agreements, such as land trusts, private landowners, and DLNR safe harbor agreements, could accomplish similar conservation goals without creating a new entity. DLNR said similar work already exists, but it was not aware of a comparable sanctuary model in the state. A member also questioned language suggesting for-profit businesses in the sanctuary, and DLNR said the intent appeared to be sales of outreach or similar materials, though it agreed that such activities could be handled by a nonprofit. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2401, which would create a regional shoreline adaptation/mitigation framework. The Department of the Attorney General said it had concerns about inconsistent use of the terms “mitigation” and “adaptation,” warning of possible title-subject issues. DLNR said it was neutral on the terminology and more concerned with the substance, and noted that the bill would not waive permits; any plan would still require environmental review and applicable state and county permits. DLNR also supported OHA’s recommendation to consider impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during regional planning, and said the bill’s language on temporary shoreline protection measures could help address the gap between emergency permits and longer-term planning while avoiding a hardening-only approach. The Office of Planning supported the regional planning concept but noted it is not a regulatory agency and would need to work with DLNR and the Land Board. OHA supported the bill’s planning-based approach but recommended amendments to require assessment of impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during plan development and to clarify that environmental review would still apply at the project level. Testifiers from the Ka‘anapali Steering Committee strongly supported the bill, saying it would provide a regional framework for ongoing erosion problems while preserving full regulatory authority and normal permitting, and they proposed amendments to standardize terminology, create a limited pathway for temporary shoreline protection, and address ownership and maintenance responsibilities. Members discussed the meaning of “mitigation” versus “adaptation,” the scope of shoreline hardening, and whether the bill would help the legislature take a broader, more holistic view of shoreline decisions. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• The answer to that is yes.
• And so that's the short answer.
• And so that's the short answer.
• And so that's the short answer.
• didn't really answer my questions. didn't really answer my questions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Are there any witnesses that can answer questions to the author?
• Representative Nudo: Thank you for answering my question and thank you for looking into those things,
• I don't know the answer to the very last part of your question.
• I don't know the answer to the very last part of your question.
• I don't know the answer to the very last part of your question.

Bills: HF1277, HF812, HF457, HF633

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• I answered my country's calling card, much like many contributing members of our societies?
• I answered my country's calling card.
• I thank you for your time and am happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you.
• It also significantly increases turnout among key demographics.
• I had to use the arrow keys, but even the arrow keys went too far down the page.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on a wide range of voting-access and election-administration bills. The largest portion of testimony focused on same-day voter registration (H. 834/S. 505), with support from Rep. Gentile, Boston and Chelsea officials, civic groups, and election administrators from Maine and Vermont. Supporters argued that same-day registration would help eligible voters who move frequently, miss deadlines, or face administrative errors, and would reduce rejected provisional ballots. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Vermont elections director Sean Sheehan testified that same-day registration has worked in their states without major administrative problems and has helped increase turnout. A Boston-based panel also described high rejection rates for provisional ballots and the burden of registration cutoffs on renters, students, immigrants, and low-income voters. A second major topic was restoration of voting rights for incarcerated people, including S. 524 and related House bills. The committee heard extensive virtual testimony from incarcerated individuals at MCI Norfolk and MCI Shirley, who said voting should be restored as part of rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration. They described disenfranchisement as dehumanizing and argued that voting would help maintain family and community ties, reduce recidivism, and give incarcerated people a voice on laws affecting prisons and reentry. Rep. Erica Uyterhoeven also testified in support, saying the bill would restore municipal voting rights for incarcerated residents and align with broader efforts to expand political participation. The committee also heard testimony on bills affecting election administration and access, including a proposal to reduce or eliminate mandated early in-person voting in primaries and shorten the general-election early voting period, with supporters from the town clerks’ community arguing that low usage, staffing burdens, and costs justify the change. Opponents warned that reducing in-person early voting could hurt voters who do not use mail ballots and could disproportionately affect communities of color. Other bills discussed included decoupling the municipal census from voter registration, requiring periodic accessibility inspections of polling places, and a Somerville home-rule petition on non-citizen municipal voting and another on lowering the voting age in municipal elections. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• So good questions that you've answered already.
• The answer depends upon the metric one uses to measure effectiveness.
• This key word seems to be knowing. It says the same thing.
• And the key word in this whole thing is stolen, right?”
• I mean, I can't answer that.

Keywords: 996, all

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• How much does that... how many states, I think I know the answer.
• And maybe that's the key.
• Thank you for that answer.
• Witness Greg Neibert: It's a very simple answer, Mr.
• Speaker, gentle lady, thank you for the answers.

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• To deliver on this mission, DIR is made up of four key divisions.
• Lauer, are you presenting or answering any technical questions?
• I'm just answering the technical questions. Thank you, sir. Chas with the L.A.O.
• I'm just here to answer questions. Okay, great. LAO? Department of Finance?
• Nothing further to add, but here to answer any questions.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Madam Chair, I don't know if you want me to answer Representative Chavez's question.
• So maybe one of your team members can give us an answer. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• I didn't expect you all to have the solution and the answer.
• I don't think that the governor's Is the answer.
• In that department, and I don't think the governor is the answer.

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• <00:05:04.840> stakeholders, Association engaged key stakeholders, Association engaged key
• Representative answers your question.
• And I'm sitting here saying I don't have an answer. We haven't had an answer for 20 years now.
• And I'm sitting here saying I don't have an answer. We haven't had an answer for 20 years now.
• And I'm sitting here saying I don't have an answer. We haven't had an answer for 20 years now.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I don't have a great answer for you as to why it's gotten so high.
• Again, I just don't have the exact answer for you.
• I'm sure it would be the same answer.
• Well, my answer was no, they don't purchase and prepare food.
• And you answer that for every single child.

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• Questions answers, particularly after hurricanes.
• I'm happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
• If you have any questions, I'll be glad to answer.
• So thank you for that answer. >> Thank you, Representative grow.
• It them trained up, get them long on the answer.

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• I'm happy to answer any questions that folks might have, but I would encourage folks to make sure that
• I'm happy to answer any questions that folks might have, but I would encourage folks to make sure that
• I'm happy to answer any questions that folks might have, but I would encourage folks to make sure that
• Last fall, we hit a key milestone with all municipalities voting to approve preliminary design plans.
• Last fall, we hit a key milestone with all municipalities voting to approve preliminary design plans.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I don't know if Director Bruce can answer this or not, but I've just been thinking about it.
• But I think the key thing here is that we've been hearing a lot about this from landowners.
• I'd be glad to answer any questions from the senators. u to track that animal.
• U be glad to answer any questions bill.
• U be glad to answer any questions from<00:52:15.200> the<00:52:15.440> senators.

Bills: SF0025, SF0027, SF0043, SF0066

Keywords: landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations