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• So could it be that law enforcement is transferring that person that's a 5150 hold to Martin Luther King
• So could it be that law enforcement is transferring that person that's a 5150 hold to Martin Luther King
• The first is block transfer notifications are hard. ...opposed unless amended for two reasons.
• The first is block transfer notifications are highly regulated, and we have concerns with the requirement
• Additionally, health plans must submit their block transfer filings to the DMHC at least 75 business

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• But my experience was with working in the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and I got transferred to
• <00:28:51.440> I'm got transferred to child support.
• I'm got transferred to child support.
• So you're in the Delta hub and all of a sudden you have to catch your transfer flight on American Airlines
• So you're in the Delta hub and all of a sudden you have to catch your transfer flight on American Airlines

Bills: HF4736, HF4737, HF3806, HF3352, HF4840, HF3748

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• Three students transferred to online learning because their families felt it was the only safe option
• Three<01:18:05.920> students<01:18:06.320> transferred<01:18:06.719> to<01:18:06.880
• > online Three students transferred to online Three students transferred to online learning<01
• 01:18:45.920> student<01:18:46.159> who<01:18:46.400> had<01:18:46.560> transferred
• <01:18:46.880> to Another student who had transferred to Another student who had transferred

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This additional $1.35 million is also considered in the revenue-neutral. um another 450 transferred into
• it this um another 450 transferred into it this year<00:02:21.360> so<00:02:21.599> those<
• 02:22.879> account year so those funds in that account year so those funds in that account transfer
• 24.000> the<00:02:24.160> general<00:02:24.879> fund<00:02:25.280> and transfer
• back to the general fund and transfer back to the general fund and since<00:02:25.720> our<00

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And this also allows flexibility with those funds to help with a mobile vehicle instead of transferring
• a mobile um vehicle and um instead with a mobile um vehicle and um instead of<00:16:19.000> transferring
• under nemt so with that of transferring under nemt so with that I<00:16:22.040> have I have I
• So we ended up doing a transfer, which... chair in this bill we do have um um I chair in this bill we
• <00:35:37.320> which So we ended up doing a transfer, which round trip was 150 miles.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So in Land Court, the state actually, um, you know, insures title, um, you know, the TCTs, those transfer
• So in Land Court, the state actually, um, you know, insures title, um, you know, the TCTs, those transfer
• concerns here, and we agree with the recommendation to remove the sections of this bill regarding the transfer
• its concern, and agrees with the recommendation to remove the sections of this bill regarding the transfer
• The CDA chair's recommendation is to create the special district, but we're not going to transfer the

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture, water, invasive species, and land-use bills. HB 299 and HB 1220, both relating to invasive species, drew broad support from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, C-GAPS, Sierra Club, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and others. Testifiers said HISC funding fills gaps between agency mandates, supports research and technology, and helps respond to both terrestrial and marine invasive threats. On HB 1220, C-GAPS described a marine anemone infestation in Kāneʻohe linked to aquarium release and said control and restoration would be difficult without the bill’s funding. A committee member asked for tracking information on the species, and the Division of Aquatic Resources said it maintains monitoring data and annual reports. No opposition was noted on either measure. HB 506, relating to conservation enforcement, also received support from DLNR and Malama Pu‘u Ma. Committee discussion focused on the bill’s scope and how the funding would be used. Members asked about a prior boat purchase mentioned in opposition testimony and about whether mainland vendors were being used; the department said it did not buy that boat and that procurement follows the normal state process, with total bid price including delivery, taxes, and other fees. The department explained that the bill’s funding is primarily for marine enforcement work in nearshore fisheries, including herbivore protection around O‘ahu. HB 915, relating to water use, had mixed testimony. DLNR supported alternative water sources and amendments to the water code, while the Department of Agriculture opposed the bill as drafted, saying its irrigation program is designed for non-potable agricultural use and is not structured for residential or mixed-use development. The Department of Health said it needed more information on its reuse guidelines and noted concern about removing the recycled water manager requirement, which it said helps ensure safe operation and maintenance of reuse systems. Members questioned the bill’s preemption language and whether county or state rules would be displaced, and Agriculture suggested county water agencies might be better suited for some of the proposed uses. HB 502, concerning land use, drew support from the Attorney General’s office, the Land Use Commission, Hawaii Realtors, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Farmers Union, with the Department of Agriculture standing on its written testimony. The Attorney General warned that allowing important agricultural lands to be redistricted through a declaratory ruling process could conflict with the state constitution and recommended excluding IAL from the bill. The Land Use Commission said it has an inventory of IAL lands and did not believe the bill would affect them, and it agreed to the suggested protection. Supporters said the bill could help move lands with limited agricultural value into the rural district, reduce pressure on productive farmland, and better align land use with actual farming potential. HB 929, relating to the agricultural land conveyance tax, received comments from the Department of Taxation and opposition from Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Realtors; Farm Bureau said it supports preserving agricultural land but was concerned about unintended consequences and questioned whether speculative flipping of ag land is a current problem.

Transcript Highlights:

• So in that respect, that transfer of information can be immediate if a person has to go to the Division
• So in that respect, that transfer of information can be immediate if a person has to go to the Division
• And then there's also an exemption from the cryptocurrency industry, from money transfer licensing.
• transfer transfer licensing.<01:44:09.280> Uh<01:44:09.600> and<01:44:09.840> that<
• So when we go and enter budget numbers to make sure the class line transfers equally from what we adjust

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• system or any network of people transfer system or any network of people who<01:29:36.719> engage
• <01:29:39.120> of<01:29:39.280> money facilitating the transfer of money facilitating
• the transfer of money domestically<01:29:40.080> or<01:29:40.320> internationally<01:29
• However, the uniform law does contain the non-discretionary language for the fee transfer if you are
• if you are language for the fee transfer if you are successful.<02:28:47.200> So,<02:28:47.760

Bills: HB0070, HB0043, HB0103, HB0157, HB0092, SF0092

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

Transcript Highlights:

• Among other adjustments, this bill allows the DIR to take payment by electronic funds transfer, makes
• This provision will allow transfer students to receive Cal Grants in an important effort championed by
• rise to present Assembly Bill 181, which restructures California's K–12 educational governance by transferring
• the State Board of Education from 11 members to 13 members. ...K–12 educational governance by transferring

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Among other adjustments, this bill allows the DIR to take payment by electronic funds transfer, makes
• This provision will allow transfer students to receive Cal Grants in an important effort championed by
• rise to present Assembly Bill 181, which restructures California's K–12 educational governance by transferring
• K–12 educational governance by transferring executive authority from the State Superintendent of Public

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely procedural session with several unanimous-consent motions, guest introductions, and budget-related trailer bills. Members also adopted resolutions recognizing June as Dairy Month and June 2026 as Electronic Dance Music Month, and later approved H.R. 88 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Guest introductions highlighted the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Kappa League, Assembly staff member Mukhtar Ali, and Jennifer Levy, who is advocating against drunk driving after the death of her son. On the floor, the Assembly considered a series of Senate budget trailer bills presented by Assembly Member Gabriel. SB 170 reorganizes housing and homelessness agencies; SB 171 makes labor-related cleanup changes; SB 172 addresses general government, broadband, and NextGen 9-1-1; SB 174 extends remote court hearings and related court provisions; SB 177 advances options related to Medi-Cal and employer contributions; SB 180 extends the California Competes tax credit and conforms tax treatment for certain savings accounts; SB 169 covers transportation and DMV-related provisions; SB 168 creates a zero-emission vehicle incentive program and other clean-energy changes; SB 166 implements natural resources and environmental protection budget items; SB 165 extends the skilled nursing facility financing framework; SB 163 updates developmental services; and SB 135 funds higher education initiatives, including community college enrollment and Cal Grant changes. Most of these measures passed with bipartisan support, though several drew opposition over concerns about bureaucracy, fees, oversight, or policy direction. The Assembly also passed SB 719, which updates vehicle-related protections for domestic violence survivors, SB 97, an urgency bill making clarifying changes to digital financial asset law, SB 1350, which supports hydrogen and clean energy development, and SB 1344, which aims to reduce meritless lawsuits delaying affordable and supportive housing projects. AB 182, which sets the order for proposition numbers on the November ballot, was approved despite criticism that it manipulates the ballot numbering process. Votes on the measures were recorded, with many passing on strong margins and several transmitted immediately to the Senate or Governor as noted in the proceedings.

Transcript Highlights:

• Places where lawful carry is prohibited, limits lawful transfers, and redefines possession in ways that
• If they don't find fault with a firearm transfer or sale, that's considered a legitimate transfer.
• The Fourth Amendment violations: this law builds a surveillance infrastructure, tracking transfers, license

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused heavily on firearms legislation, especially bills to repeal Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 (including H. 2618/S. 1671 and related repeal measures) and bills on firearm industry accountability (H. 2672/S. 1653). Supporters of repeal, including Senator Peter Durant, Rep. Ken Sweezey, gun owners, instructors, sportsmen, and women’s gun-rights advocates, argued that Chapter 135 overreaches, creates confusion in licensing and training requirements, burdens lawful gun owners, restricts pepper spray and semi-automatic firearms, and is being enforced in ways they said criminalize responsible conduct. Committee members defending the law said it was the product of years of work, public listening sessions, and multiple drafts, and argued that Massachusetts remains the safest state for gun violence and that implementation issues, such as live-fire training, had been delayed to allow time for regulations and infrastructure. Several witnesses also testified on H. 2672/S. 1653, which would create firearm industry standards of conduct and allow civil actions against manufacturers, distributors, and dealers that engage in unsafe or unlawful practices. Supporters from the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown, Brady, Giffords, and survivors described the bill as a way to hold the industry accountable, reduce the flow of crime guns, and give victims and the Attorney General a path to sue bad actors. They cited data on crime-gun traces, disproportionate impacts on communities of color, and examples from other states that have enacted similar laws. Opponents, including gun dealers and industry representatives, argued that existing law already punishes illegal sales, that most crime guns are stolen or diverted after lawful sale, and that the bill would improperly target manufacturers for the actions of others. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to remove the non-resident ban on semi-automatic firearms for hunting (H. 2710/S. 1676), with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers supporting the change as a way to restore access for returning residents, veterans, and hunting programs that had been displaced. Later testimony returned to repeal and related gun-law bills, with sportsmen’s groups arguing Chapter 135 was rushed, confusing, and harmful to youth hunting and lawful ownership. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; it was a public testimony session with extensive questioning by committee members.

Transcript Highlights:

• standardizing course numbers for career technical education, this bill makes it easier for students transferring
• Fourth, the bill adds language to allow for the transfer to and treatment at more appropriate facilities
• the process for tribal land return transactions by extending the welfare exemption and documentary transfer
• tax treatment to land held by a federally recognized tribe for conservation purposes. ...transfer tax

Summary: The Assembly met on May 7, 2026, after an initial delay caused by the absence of a quorum, then proceeded with prayer, a moment of silence for victims of a hate-motivated attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker pro tempore then moved through the daily file, repeatedly urging members to be on time and at their desks as the House of Origin deadline approached. Procedural actions included dispensing with the journal, deferring some items, and moving AB 1667 to the inactive file. The bulk of the session was devoted to floor consideration of many bills, most of which passed with little or no opposition. Measures approved included bills on artificial intelligence provenance information (AB 2713), community college trustee compensation (AB 2528), transit camera enforcement and privacy (AB 1837), excess proceeds claims in taxation (AB 2705), HOA technical cleanup (AB 1892), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), child care planning in local general plans (AB 1914), greenhouse energy code flexibility (AB 2200), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), housing cleanup and density bonus measures (including AB 2390, AB 2480, AB 1567, AB 1751, and others), spay/neuter access (AB 2010), workforce housing financing tools (AB 2110), supportive housing and homelessness-related changes (AB 2146), mental health and health plan notification measures (AB 1598, AB 2613), student aid and education bills (AB 1534, AB 1636, AB 1669, AB 1728, AB 1784, AB 1871), public safety and criminal justice bills (AB 1546, AB 1572, AB 1872, AB 1877, AB 1932), and several health and social services measures (AB 1602, AB 1628, AB 1680, AB 1825, AB 1845, AB 1906, AB 1907, AB 1925). Most bills were described as support measures, often with bipartisan backing and no opposition, and passed by wide margins. A few bills drew more discussion, especially AB 1751, a housing/townhome bill that sparked extended debate over wages, prevailing wage, stakeholder engagement, and whether the measure could depress pay for construction trades; despite concerns and an opposition speech, it ultimately passed 44-0. AB 1793, which would allow symmetrical rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel in light of the penny’s phaseout, also drew light debate and passed 47-1. AB 1932, an urgency measure expanding community-based crisis response, passed with one no vote on both the urgency and the bill. Several urgency or 54-vote bills, including AB 1534 and AB 1932, required later roll calls or calls to be lifted, but all measures described in the transcript were ultimately approved.

Transcript Highlights:

• standardizing course numbers for career technical education, this bill makes it easier for students transferring
• Fourth, the bill adds language to allow for the transfer to and treatment at more appropriate facilities
• the process for tribal land return transactions by extending the welfare exemption and documentary transfer
• tax treatment to land held by a federally recognized tribe for conservation purposes. ...transfer tax

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So other states won't see the address unless the state requests to cancel the California ID and transfer
• So what if the other state requests to cancel a California ID and transfer the full record?
• Government Code 14017 required that Caltrans transfer a portion of those federal formula funds from the
• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and transfer them to the California Workforce Development Board

Summary: The committee first heard a DMV budget presentation on the state-to-state verification system required for Real ID compliance and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) modernization project. DMV officials said the state-to-state system is a pointer-based exchange used when a person applies for a license in another state, with only limited identifying data shared initially and the full driver history sent only after a qualified request. Members raised concerns about privacy, possible misuse by other states or federal actors, notification to Californians, hacking, and whether California could detect or stop abusive access. DMV said it can monitor requests, see patterns of access, work with AAMVA and legal counsel, and seek to block or challenge misuse; LAO said California is in a difficult position and should consider guardrails rather than opt out. On DXP, DMV said the project is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is expected by the end of calendar year 2026, and the full system should be finished by fiscal year 2028-29, with phased rollout and reappropriated funding to keep costs controlled. The committee then heard from the California High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General on a trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a framework for retaining and disclosing work papers, and the proposed trailer bill would create that framework while also adding authority to hire needed classifications and purchase goods and services. He also said the office needs a clearer statutory definition of “proposed agreements” and notice when the High-Speed Rail Authority is reviewing them, so the office can review contracts and related agreements effectively. LAO raised no concerns with the trailer bill language, and Finance said any amendments would come in the May revision. Members debated the scope of confidentiality in the Inspector General proposal, especially whether reports could be held confidential when they identify weaknesses in fraud controls, security, or other vulnerabilities. The Inspector General said confidentiality would be temporary, tied to articulating the risk, reassessing it every 120 days, and releasing the report once the risk is no longer substantial; he also said the office had already published reports at its discretion and had found at least one procurement violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract. Several members pressed for stronger transparency and suggested time limits or broader disclosure, while others argued the bill would improve oversight and make the Inspector General’s authority clearer. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the item was left for further work on the trailer bill and AB 1608 language.

Transcript Highlights:

• But so other states won't see the address unless the state requests to cancel California ID and transfer
• So what if the other state requests to cancel a California ID and transfer the full record?
• Government Code 14017 required that Caltrans transfer a portion of those federal formula funds from the
• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and transfer them to the California Workforce Development Board

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• proposal is long-term allowance budgets beyond 2030, removing allowances once offsets are used, transferring
• Second, we're expediting the transfer of 70% of the gas utility allowances over to electric utilities
• We support efforts to make electricity more affordable and accelerate the transfer of fossil fuel auction
• Thank you. ...electricity more affordable, and accelerate the transfer of fossil fuel auction revenues

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• in federal law for machine guns that are registered under the National Firearms Registration and Transfer
• 56.360> and the National Firearms Registration and the National Firearms Registration and Transfer
• > maintained<00:50:58.440> by<00:50:58.560> the<00:50:58.680> Bureau Transfer
• Record maintained by the Bureau Transfer Record maintained by the Bureau of<00:50:59.240> Alcohol

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Rabbi Toby Weisman, who spoke about Passover, the obligation to remember liberation from slavery, and the Torah’s repeated command to love the stranger. He connected that theme to immigrants and the need for community, courage, and small acts of kindness. After the devotional, the chamber took up three Senate bills for first reading and referral: S. 179 on the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act to Judiciary, S. 212 on potable water supply and wastewater system connections to Environment, and S. 227 on immigration protocols in Vermont schools to Education. The House also referred H. 558, relating to the Medicaid School-Based Services Program, to Appropriations, and H. 937, reported favorably by Ways and Means, was also sent to Appropriations under House Rule 35a. The House adopted JRS 45, a joint resolution on weekend adjournment for March 20, 2026, by voice vote. It also read and adopted several concurrent resolutions, including HCR 187 congratulating Village Garage Distillery of Bennington for a silver medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, HCR 213 recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month in Vermont, and HCR 224 congratulating Vermont athletes at the 2025 National Senior Games and designating March 18, 2026, as Vermont Senior Games Day at the State House. Members made remarks in support of the resolutions, including praise for the distillery, social workers, and senior athletes, and guests in the gallery were recognized. The House then took up H. 887, which would amend the Fair Employment Practices Act to align documentation rules for crime victims with the protections already available to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking under the safe leave law. The committee and sponsor described it as a modest but important fix to ensure survivors can access both leave and anti-discrimination protections without conflicting paperwork requirements. The House agreed to the committee amendment and ordered the bill to third reading. Next, the chamber began H. 917, an omnibus military affairs bill combining several measures: correcting the Adjutant General title, defining Gold Star family member, creating a hiring preference for military spouses in state government, and providing free parking for disabled veterans. The sponsor outlined the bill’s purpose and sections, and discussion began on the title correction and related provisions.

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• No, no, no, no, that was the ERB transfer. Allie, General, hurry up. Change the subject, let's go.
• That was the ERB transfer. Allie, General, hurry up. Change the subject. Let's go.
• The two lines here, other transfers and federal... ...of our requests.
• The two lines here, other transfers and federal revenues, those are for the Pipeline Safety Bureau.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Academy in 1965, where he was a varsity quarterback, along with his teammate Roger Staubach, before transferring
• 1965 to 1968, where he was a varsity quarterback, along with his teammate, Roger Staubach, before transferring
• Senate Bill 62, introduced by Senator Compos, an act making a transfer from the general fund to the rural
• Senate Bill 99, introduced by Senators Stephanics and Compos, an act making a transfer from the general

Keywords: 996, all

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• sudden they said, "Oh no, we've just got this notice here from XYZ County or whatever," and you get transferred
• whatever<00:45:55.200> and<00:45:55.440> you<00:45:55.680> get<00:45:55.839> transferred
• <00:45:56.319> over whatever and you get transferred over whatever and you get transferred

Bills: SB61, SB8, SB58, SB60, SB167

Keywords: school psychologist, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure compact, license reciprocity, portable license, equivalent license, professional licensing, psychology board, school mental health, student services, educational services, interstate practice, reciprocal licensing, background check, continuing education, workforce shortage, military spouse, active duty military, compact commission