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• , but... level, but hasn't been formally evaluated at the secondary level.
• That was a big class for her.
• They could use that information to make policy decisions at the local level.
• For our school leaders, are they supporting teachers and making sure that grade level content...
• Layer one instruction is taking place at the grade level.

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• Um, and it's just, you know, level.
• uh keep those levels below the standard. uh keep those levels below the standard.
• Well, typically these positions are entry-level, and entry-level positions would be making contributions
• <01:49:12.000> employees the past about entry- level employees the past about entry- level
• their life cycle goes from entry level their life cycle goes from entry level to<01:53:20.159>

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• urgent necessity that we ensure the safety at the state level.
• Because not on an individual level, on a macro level, we have a state that now has 61,000 abortions in
• On a macro level, we have a state that now has 61,000 abortions in a year.
• But then in April of 2023, I filed the class action.
• And in April, But then in April of 2023, I filed the class action.

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• Seeing this repetitive and allowed practice, it is obvious that DHS on a federal level is abusing this
• Also, on a federal case level, because you had asked if there's anyone that's been sued, fi- Filed on
• At the end of the day, I speak for those I sit beside in class, those in my church congregation, and
• The zealousness associated with this may lead to racial profiling at the local level.
• It's a class B misdemeanor to stay in a safety zone, and a class A misdemeanor if a person is a repeat

Bills: HB1320, HB2012, HB2293, HB2655, HB3174, HB4108, HB4661, HB4799, HB5534, HB5580

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors

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• okay<00:12:20.680> thank<00:12:20.839> you<00:12:21.399> members the local level
• okay thank you members the local level okay thank you members any<00:12:22.839> questions<00:
• <00:25:44.159> uh<00:25:44.520> I<00:25:44.600> think affects protected classes
• uh I think affects protected classes uh I think it's<00:25:44.919> a<00:25:45.120> civil

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on building codes, taxation, police reports, National Guard benefits, and discriminatory reporting. SB 48 would have required the State Building Code Council to assess financial impacts of code adoption on homes and include utility costs; testimony was mixed, but the bill drew concerns about housing costs and code timing. SB 120 would have changed the State Building Code Council’s responsibilities and code adoption process; the International Code Council and Sierra Club opposed it, while BIA Hawaii and others supported it, arguing current code cycles raise costs and counties need more flexibility. The committee later noted that county building departments had not submitted testimony on SB 48 or SB 120. SB 138 would create a nonrefundable income tax credit for hurricane-resistant safe rooms. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation raised concerns about blank provisions and revenue uncertainty, while Hawaii Emergency Management stood on written comments. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a clarifying tax language change and an effective date of July 1, 2077. SB 112 would allow immediate family members of deceased persons to receive police closing reports after a set period; the Attorney General and prosecuting attorney supported access in principle but requested explicit redaction authority for minors and confidential personal information. The committee adopted amendments reflecting those concerns and passed the bill. SB 88 would authorize allowances for TRICARE, dental, and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. It received support from National Guard and Department of Defense representatives and was passed as is. SB 16 would create civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to law enforcement based on protected characteristics and require public guidance from the Department of Law Enforcement and Civil Rights Commission; it received support from the department and several advocates, with one opposition testimony. The committee passed SB 16 with an amended effective date and technical changes. In final action, the committee deferred SB 48 and SB 120, and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the remaining measures before adjourning.

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• Remind us and help us maintain those bonuses and those salary increases at the state level.
• And that helps take into account the number of previous offenses, level of the most serious offense,
• So there is currently, there was a state level JDI initiative.
• If they stay with us longer, they can continue to attend class and work toward obtaining These credits
• or that all of our systems are able to talk to each other so we can provide a much more customized level

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• This is specific to a facility that was built about in 2011 or so, I say at a county level.
• So the higher, uh, at the higher level that we, the higher the level we implement this, the more it can
• This will be a writer regarding the childcare licensing automated support system or class.
• So this is, uh, funding to help the agency, uh, update class to come into conformity with legislation
• Thank you for that clarification, uh, to maintain, um, 24, 25 appropriate levels.

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• They were not in the forecast at the level of growth that we are now seeing in forecasts.
• And so today we're going to focus on sharing some high-level themes that have emerged in this body of
• Now, if we don't do that, you know, the solution there is to bring in journey-level workers from out
• The second piece of this is that CDL training can cost upwards of $5,000, and you need a Class A for
• line workers and Class B for line clearance tree trimmers.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience opened by electing Senator Shoemake as chair and Representative Alex Ibarra as vice chair. Members then moved into a series of work sessions focused on data centers, transmission, and workforce needs tied to Washington’s clean energy and grid planning challenges. Kate Bruns and Glenn Blackman presented preliminary findings from the governor’s Data Center work group, created under Executive Order 25-05. They said the group met for six months, received more than 1,000 public comments, and included representatives from agencies, industry, tribes, labor, utilities, environmental groups, and research institutions. The presenters emphasized that data centers are expected to be the largest source of load growth over the next five to ten years, creating concerns about grid capacity, ratepayer impacts, forecasting, water use, backup generation, and compatibility with Washington’s energy and climate laws. They described nine recommendations, including protecting existing energy and climate policy, improving forecasting, seeking more clean power and transmission, and encouraging flexible data center operations. A proposed tax incentive change that would have expanded eligibility while tying the exemption to new clean electricity sources narrowly failed in the work group. Members asked about tribal consultation, cooling technologies, and local benefits from data centers; the presenters said tribal consultation was ongoing and a final report would follow. Keegan Moyer of West Tech then outlined a regional transmission study showing major strain on the Western grid from load growth, electrification, resiliency needs, and limited transmission capacity. He said the 10-year study identified about 12,000 line miles of needed projects across the West, with roughly $56 billion in estimated costs, including planned projects, reliability upgrades, and new interregional transfer projects. He stressed that many projects are upgrades within existing rights-of-way, but new corridors are still needed, and he previewed recommendations on permitting, equipment procurement, cost allocation, and project sponsorship. In response to questions, he discussed the difficulty of crossing jurisdictional “seams,” the role of federal coordination, landowner compensation, eminent domain as a last resort, and the limited role of public financing beyond a federal GRIP grant. Stephanie Scott of Commerce presented the transmission workforce study, which focuses on substation technicians, line workers, and line clearance tree trimmers. She said current workforce levels are far below what will be needed under a clean energy expansion scenario, and that active projects are essential because apprenticeship training depends on thousands of hours of hands-on work. She highlighted barriers such as high upfront CDL and pre-apprenticeship costs, the need for wraparound supports, and the importance of expanding access for women, people of color, and tribal communities. Members asked about tribal utility apprenticeship programs, utility-run training pipelines, and whether the study included funding sources; Scott said the report would include an inventory of apprenticeship programs and tribal considerations, but revenue ideas were outside the study scope. Finally, Brant Johnson of Grid United described the North Plains Connector as a case study in large transmission development. He said the project, a 420-mile, 3,000-megawatt HVDC line connecting Montana and North Dakota, has relied on early stakeholder engagement, route changes, tribal consultation, and coordinated federal and state permitting to reduce risk and shorten timelines. He said the project aims for permits by the end of 2026 and construction beginning in 2028, with an earliest commercial operation date of 2032. In response to questions, he discussed the challenges of crossing regional seams, interconnection queues, land acquisition and compensation, eminent domain, and financing, noting that the project is primarily privately financed with a $700 million federal grant covering a portion of costs.

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• well-being, yet ensuring we are civically engaged and represented at the local, state, and national levels
• LA Taco's mission is to document Los Angeles from the ground up through street-level journalism, amplifying
• Many of you know, and I've told the story of the hero of my life, my father, Sergeant First Class Donald
• But what truly set Stuart First Class Velar apart was his rare gift as an artist.
• As we adjourn today in his memory, we should remember Stuart First Class Vittaliano Victor Villar as

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions. Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.

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• with no authority over foreign policy, Josh Shapiro's home is firebombed on Passover from an agitated level
• So I want to speak of the medical experiments conducted on Jews to underscore the unimaginable level
• Medical experiments conducted on Jews to underscore the unimaginable level of atrocity.
• I rise to adjourn in memory of Private First Class Matthew Andreas Perez, a courageous and dedicated
• I respectfully request that we adjourn in memory of Private First Class Matthew Andreas Perez.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee hearings and guest access, re-referring bills, and removing one bill from the consent calendar. The chamber also observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with a lengthy ceremony and remarks from many members across caucuses, emphasizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, and supporting survivors and descendants. ACR 59, the California Holocaust Memorial Day resolution, was adopted by voice vote after 76 coauthors were added. After the ceremony, the Assembly took up the daily file. AB 390, which strengthens California’s “slow down, move over” highway safety law, passed 64-0. AB 439, making small changes to the Coastal Act and reporting requirements, passed 44-11 after debate over Coastal Commission oversight. The body also approved a rules waiver to allow the Education Committee to meet on AB 1468. Later, AB 50, allowing Medi-Cal enrollees to access over-the-counter contraceptives without a prescription, passed 67-0 urgency and 67-0 overall; AB 55, streamlining alternative birth center licensing, passed 68-0; AB 596, protecting workers’ right to wear masks or respirators unless there is a direct safety hazard, passed 53-8; AB 631, requiring animal shelters to post intake and outcome data, passed 60-0; and AB 792, allowing consolidated negotiations for court interpreter contracts, passed 52-1. The Assembly also passed AB 867, banning cat declawing, by 68-0 after bipartisan support; AB 1089, expanding local permitting authority for Western Joshua Tree projects, by 16-0; and AB 1154, clarifying ADU rules, by 63-1. SCR 57, proclaiming Dolores Huerta Day, was adopted 66-0. The second-day consent calendar was then adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory remarks for Mary Hammer, a longtime San Lorenzo Valley community leader and environmental advocate, followed by recognition of her family and friends in the chamber.

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• Paul to watch elite-level hockey. We know how to do hockey well in St. Paul.
• /c><00:09:07.920> to<00:09:08.160> watch<00:09:08.480> elite<00:09:08.800> level
• Paul to watch elite level of fans to St.
• Paul to watch elite level hockey.<00:09:09.839> We<00:09:10.080> know<00:09:10.160>
• economy, reputation, and quality of life through the attraction, promotion, and execution of world-class

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Summary: The committee heard House File 107, a proposal by Representatives Norris and Witty to provide a $5 million grant through Explore Minnesota to help cover costs of hosting the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The authors and supporters described Minnesota’s hockey culture, the tournament’s international profile, and expected benefits, including about 250,000 spectators, a projected $75 million economic impact, and broader tourism and exposure for communities across the state. Testimony in support came from hockey legend Lou Nanne, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, and Wendy Blackshaw of Minnesota Sports and Events. Nanne called the tournament a major opportunity to showcase Minnesota and said it should be viewed as an income generator. Carter emphasized the event’s prestige and the chance to boost St. Paul’s economy and reputation as a hockey destination. Blackshaw said the funding would cover actual event expenses such as public safety, operations, venue costs, and transportation, and explained that without the grant, Minnesota Sports and Events would have to slow or pause bidding on future events such as gymnastics trials, NCAA wrestling, men’s basketball, the NFL draft, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and WWE events. Members asked questions about how much of the economic benefit would come from out-of-state visitors, how the $5 million figure was chosen, and what would happen if the grant were not approved. Blackshaw said the organization uses University of Minnesota economic studies and ticket-sales analysis to estimate visitor spending, and said the $5 million would pay for World Juniors expenses while ticket revenue would support future events. The chair noted the bill would be held over for further consideration, and no vote was taken during the meeting.

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• This bill establishes the contribution rates paid by employers for each class of employee participating
• It also updates the required employer retirement contribution rates for each membership class to address
• If you guys don't listen to us, you're going to lose the access to things that create our world-class
• Put those to rest of it is obviously middle class which is pretty obvious to.
• But I think that when something is that a cabinet level and elect statewide elected official gets a lot

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• But then if you've got a lower-level complaint, that may get put off.
• So that level of conflict of interest is ...is that I haven't worked for a specific provider.
• So that level of conflict of interest isn't there. But, I mean, I think you do raise a good point.
• Chairman, if there's, if you have a level of concern about it, okay, I don't see the issue.
• Chairman, if you have a level of concern about it, okay, I don't see the issue.

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• <01:26:19.360> or criteria of 138% of poverty level or criteria of 138% of poverty level or
• <01:34:30.639> And that becomes a felony level crime.
• And that becomes a felony level crime.
• sex class and then use that opportunity. sex class and then use that opportunity.
• So we um make up level two chargers.

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• At some level, it's for sale.
• . level. level.
• There's not this owner class and worker class. We have farmers.
• owner class and worker class. owner class and worker class.
• <03:40:50.960> of And we now have a level of And we now have a level of responsibility<03:

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Summary: The House convened with 58 members present and seven excused, establishing a quorum, and approved the April 15, 2026 journal as corrected. The chamber then moved through announcements recognizing visiting railroad workers, LIUNA Local 720, Colorado West Christian Schools, Religious Freedom Day, and several school and community groups, along with birthday acknowledgments and committee schedule notices. The House also adopted a motion to remove House Bill 1245 from special orders and returned it to the general orders second reading calendar, and set House Bills 1290, 1312, and 1321 as special orders. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 18, recognizing Nowruz and expressing support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the Women, Life, Freedom movement. Supporters described Nowruz as a holiday of renewal and resilience and tied the resolution to solidarity with Iranian communities. Representative Zokaie also spoke at length about the personal impact of war on Iranian families and urged a vote. The resolution passed 59-2 with four excused. The chamber then considered several bills in committee report. House Bill 1290, concerning assault and clarifying sentencing, was amended in Judiciary to remove the medical professional provision and passed after testimony emphasizing strangulation as a serious warning sign in domestic violence cases; it then passed the House. House Bill 1312, dealing with peace officer participation, POST Board composition, academy training, and related grants, was amended for clarity and passed the Judiciary report and then the bill. House Bill 1321, modifying the School Security Disbursement Program, had the Education Committee report defeated, but amendments were adopted to broaden eligible service providers and adjust funding language; the bill then passed as amended.

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• Jeff Hayden was also in our class.
• Jeff Hayden was also in our class.
• Jeff Hayden was also in our class.
• Jeff Hayden was also in our class.
• It's forced the workload down to the committee level where it really should be.

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Summary: Representative Torkelson gave a long farewell-style floor speech reflecting on his legislative career, thanking colleagues, staff, family, and voters, and sharing anecdotes from his early campaigns and years in office. He emphasized the importance of listening to constituents, working across party lines, and not holding grudges after disagreements. He also praised the Minnesota Capitol, Cass Gilbert’s design, and the renovation work, and noted his service on committees including Transportation, Capital Investment, Ways and Means, and redistricting. A major theme of the speech was bipartisanship and institutional respect. Torkelson described working with members from both parties, including House leaders and committee counterparts, and said the House’s tied balance had forced more work to the committee level and produced bipartisan outcomes. He warned against using redistricting as a political weapon and urged Minnesota not to follow that path. He also thanked specific staff members and mentioned his family, including his daughter, who works as a lobbyist. The speech did not involve a bill debate or recorded vote. It concluded with a call for legislators to keep learning from one another and to find practical paths forward while staying true to their values, ending with a quotation from Ecclesiastes and applause.

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• California workers were facing Depression-era levels of unemployment, and we were seeing in real time
• It also interferes with county-level IHSS negotiations where local government It also interferes with
• This budget fails our students, it fails our veterans, it fails working-class families, and it fails
• And I think we have been laser-focused on the fact that we are fighting for our middle-class families
• And I think we have been laser focused on the fact that we are fighting for our middle class families

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• Um, please help me in welcoming the fourth and eighth grade class from Westmoreland School.
• Um, please help me in welcoming the fourth and eighth grade class from Westmoreland School.
• Um, please help me in welcoming the fourth and eighth grade class from Westmoreland School.
• I want you all to stand and help me welcome these students from the fourth grade class of Canterbury
• I didn't think the class... Okay, I think they're all in.

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• , the state second class of employment, the state saves<00:20:03.920> corporations<00:20:04.640
• I think it's very important to understand that registering as a Class II medical device doesn't mean
• , but this takes it to another level by winning the nationals.
• Chair is about to sign House Bill 657. reach a state level, reach a state level, but<01:06:38.040>
• <01:06:39.520> by but this takes it to another level by but this takes it to another level

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• to it coming to the floor, and we should allow Miami-Dade County to fight this down at the county level
• This bill simply seeks to level the playing field between domestic, foreign, and alien bond insurers
• This bill addresses a gap in Florida's current management of bulk-class AA biosolids.
• It creates a level playing field by applying existing fertilizer regulation, labeling, inspection fees
• of care at an existing license location. ...or offer the same level of care at additional locations.

Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees on a single roll-call vote, then took up a series of bills, many of them on land use, housing, public safety, child welfare, education, and professional licensing. Early debate centered on CS/SB 208, which would require development fees to better reflect review costs and impose objective compatibility findings for residential projects. An amendment folded in additional housing-related provisions, including manufactured housing and a study of urban development boundaries, prompting extended discussion about Miami-Dade’s Everglades protection area and local control. A late-filed rural-boundary amendment was withdrawn. The bill was reported favorably after support from business, housing, and advocacy groups, with some senators voicing district-specific concerns. The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments added conservation easement, wildlife corridor, and critical state concern protections, plus a further Everglades-related amendment. Members discussed balancing smart growth, infrastructure costs, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Other land-use and growth bills also advanced, including CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment, CS/SB 1138 on qualified contractor pre-application review, and SB 218 limiting the reach of prior hurricane recovery zoning protections in counties not affected by the 2024 storms. SB 1474 on biosolids management was amended to reduce the distance threshold for land application restrictions and delay the effective date, and SB 1708 on veterinary licensure by endorsement removed a three-year recent-practice requirement to address shortages. Several public safety, health, and family-related measures also passed. CS/CS/SB 436 expanded felony battery enhancement to include resisting an officer with violence and certain law-enforcement battery offenses. SB 830 extended public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. CS/CS/CS/SB 600 revised bail bond rules, and an amendment preserved the current treatment of charitable bail funds and nonprofits; the committee heard testimony from The Bail Project and others on both sides. CS/SB 914 expanded dry-needling supervision options for occupational therapists, CS/SB 1092 clarified podiatric use of certain cellular/tissue products, and SB 1504 and SB 1718 updated insurance licensing and educator certification pathways. On the education side, CS/CS/SB 7038 made broad postsecondary changes, including tuition waivers, residency clarification, and licensure rules, while CS/SB 186 required seizure-response training and action plans in schools. The committee also advanced multiple child welfare and health bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 560 streamlined psychotropic medication procedures for children in state custody and added youth-voice and insurance-review provisions. CS/CS/CS/SB 902 combined several Department of Health changes, including medical marijuana distance rules, autism microcredential eligibility, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and NICU nutrition information. SB 1002 expanded child welfare definitions to address parental drug abuse and neglect, and SB 1708 eased endorsement licensure for out-of-state veterinarians. Most bills were reported favorably on roll-call votes, with several amendments adopted along the way and limited opposition or abstentions noted on some measures.