Transcript Highlights:

• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill simply changes the classification that says that certain data cannot be hidden when it does
• This bill simply changes the classification that says that certain data cannot be hidden when it does
• /c><00:16:11.160> when<00:16:11.319> it<00:16:11.440> doesn't data cannot be hidden
• when it doesn't data cannot be hidden when it doesn't involve<00:16:12.600> a<00:16:13.120>
• The fact that the people of Minnesota do not know what is being hidden from them is the problem, and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Although there may be a cost given to the appropriation now, there's hidden cost savings that folks may
• Although there may be a cost given to the appropriation now, there's hidden cost savings that folks may
• Although there may be a cost given to the appropriation now, there's hidden cost savings that folks may
• Although there may be a cost given to the appropriation now, there's hidden cost savings that folks may
• Although there may be a cost given to the appropriation now, there's hidden cost savings that folks may

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

Transcript Highlights:

• olds be able to carry guns<01:09:38.480> concealed<01:09:39.199> and<01:09:39.520> hidden
• <01:09:41.440> 18 guns concealed and hidden from you. 18 guns concealed and hidden from you
• not sufficient to say we're going to put 18-, 19-, 20-year-olds with guns being able to walk around hidden
• c><01:11:42.000> right<01:11:42.080> to<01:11:42.560> carry<01:11:42.880> hidden
• <01:11:43.280> guns olds the right to carry hidden guns olds the right to carry hidden guns

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is your camera on, or is that how...? >> Cameras off and not recording? >> Well, good morning, Mr.
• <00:33:20.799> off >> cameras off >> cameras off and<00:33:23.360> not<00:33
• If it's a vape being hidden in some kind of school supply, you're targeting youth.
• If it's a vape being hidden in some kind of school supply, you're targeting youth.
• If it's a vape being hidden in some kind of school supply, you're targeting youth.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• the state have been an integral part of these investigations without any nefarious motives that are hidden
• the state have been an integral part of these investigations without any nefarious motives that are hidden
• the state have been an integral part of these investigations without any nefarious motives that are hidden
• Body warn cameras. I'm sorry. Thank you, Pete.
• Body warn cameras.<02:59:39.279> I'm<02:59:39.520> sorry.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I would check the vent for hidden cameras. I was afraid to go outside.
• The truth is the real choice doesn't exist when the risks are hidden.
• loud voice for those people that cannot make it to the Capitol today, people like myself that have hidden
• It can seem kind of hidden, and it has been abused to some extent.

Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.

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• There would be several alarms that would go off and cameras that would alert emergency services to get
• taxpayer dollars from the general fund to subsidize health care premiums for some Minnesotans, sort of a hidden
• :59.679> a premiums for some minnesotans sort of a premiums for some minnesotans sort of a hidden
• 00.480> to<01:29:00.920> motans<01:29:01.920> for<01:29:02.320> government hidden
• tax to motans for government hidden tax to motans for government funded<01:29:03.239> Health<

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

Transcript Highlights:

• Right now, only a percentage of our school buses have cameras built in where it captures violations and
• Right now, only a percentage of our school buses have cameras built in where it captures violations and
• Right now, only a percentage of our school buses have cameras built in where it captures violations and
• are comprehended by a limited segment of the driving population, or any other message relying on hidden
• meanings, targeted cultural on hidden meanings, targeted cultural knowledge<02:34:27.359> or<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Minnesotans deserve affordability, not another tax increase hidden in their property tax bill.
• affordability, not another<00:07:09.760> tax<00:07:10.200> increase<00:07:10.680> hidden
• <00:07:11.120> in<00:07:11.280> their another tax increase hidden in their another
• tax increase hidden in their property<00:07:11.960> tax<00:07:12.360> bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Republican senators held a Tax Day press event focused on affordability, arguing that DFL control has led to overspending, higher taxes, and reduced competitiveness in Minnesota. They criticized recent state tax increases and proposed new taxes, including taxes on social media and advertising, extending sales tax to legal and accounting services, a higher income tax tier, a statewide property tax, and a housing-related sales tax amendment. They also contrasted Minnesota policy with federal tax relief, saying Minnesotans need spending restraint, fraud reduction, and a smaller, more efficient state government instead of additional revenue measures. Senator Dziedzic focused on transportation costs, especially high license tab fees, saying residents are overwhelmed by taxes and fees and that the state should fund roads and bridges with existing money rather than raising fees. He cited a House proposal to quintuple tab fees and said Minnesota’s vehicle ownership costs are far higher than neighboring states. Senator Kunesh focused on property taxes, saying homeownership is becoming unaffordable because of state spending and unfunded mandates passed on to local governments. He argued that Democrats’ 2023 spending drove up property taxes and warned that a proposed statewide property tax would worsen the housing crisis and hurt families, seniors, and first-time buyers. In response to questions, the senators said their caucus is open to companion bills and some targeted tax relief measures, including conformity with federal changes such as tax treatment of tips and overtime and Section 179 business provisions. They said they support transportation investment but want it funded through existing resources and better prioritization, not new taxes or fees. They also discussed possible bonding negotiations and said they are still evaluating proposals related to HCMC and a one-time property tax rebate, which they described as insufficient compared with the need for permanent relief. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• The prices are higher, the fees are hidden, and the tickets take forever.
• Eliminate hidden fees, and then also open up and offer more choice for customers.
• believes strongly that purchasing a ticket should grant full ownership to the individual buyer, without hidden
• can be. ...up with deceptive pricing, and when a $50 ticket suddenly costs $100 at checkout due to hidden

Bills: HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

Transcript Highlights:

• We are now installing Darcy geothermal systems at Bruce Vento Elementary School and Hidden River Middle
• <01:24:24.920> River Elementary School and Hidden River Elementary School and Hidden River
• <01:24:36.880> Valley<01:24:37.880> or $143,000 a year at Hidden Valley or $143,000
• a year at Hidden Valley or sorry<01:24:38.320> Hidden<01:24:38.600> River<01:24:38.960
• <01:31:17.400> River before Bruce vento and uh Hidden River before Bruce vento and uh Hidden

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• For four years, Americans watched the cameras on the southern border as the federal government abandoned
• 29:23.280> the For four years, Americans watched the For four years, Americans watched the cameras
• on the southern border as the cameras on the southern border as the federal<02:29:26.240> government
• and Border Patrol, all we are asking is for common-sense reforms: take off the masks, turn on the cameras
• ,<05:50:57.520> identify turn on the cameras, identify turn on the cameras, identify yourselves

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This might be a joint camera with both parties, but they have one goal, and that is the protection and
• This might be a joint camera with both parties, but they have one goal, and that is the protection and
• Who's going to determine if it is critical to be hidden from the public? Representative Kassel.
• None of the information will be hidden from the public.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

Transcript Highlights:

• Deceptive price advertising that employs hidden or surprise fees has increased over time and frustrated
• Two years ago, in 2023, I authored legislation that was signed into law to address hidden fees in the
• This continues our work on hidden fees.
• Once the company has the relevant information, provide the full costs and not have those hidden fees

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills on AI, social media, rental cars, and account deletion. AB 316 by Assemblymember Krell would bar defendants from avoiding liability by claiming an AI system autonomously caused harm. Supporters argued it would preserve accountability as AI grows more powerful, especially in cases involving children, while opponents said existing tort law already covers these issues and warned the bill could create uncertainty and overbroad liability. The bill passed the committee 8-1. AB 656 by Assemblymember Schiavo, sponsored by Consumer Federation of California, would make it easier for users to delete social media accounts and personal information, with amendments shifting the deletion prompt into settings rather than on every screen. Supporters said platforms use dark patterns and make deletion unnecessarily difficult; opponents raised concerns about unintended deletions and possible conflicts with existing privacy law, though the author said the bill was being aligned with CCPA. The bill passed 9-0. The committee also approved the consent calendar. AB 1197 by Assemblymember Calderon would address rental car theft and misuse by allowing limited geofencing in specific situations and revising rules around renter liability when keys are returned and a police report is filed. Rental car companies and other supporters said the bill would help recover stolen or abandoned vehicles, while an opponent warned about privacy and possible consumer harms in edge cases. The bill passed 11-0. AB 1374 by Assemblymember Berman would require more upfront disclosure of the total price of rental cars, including mandatory fees, to curb hidden charges; supporters said consumers still face surprise costs, while opponents argued current law already requires disclosure and that the bill’s new wording could invite litigation. It passed 13-0.

Transcript Highlights:

• Nothing hidden, nothing shady on the side. Those fees have to be clear.
• It strips funds in a never-ending cycle of high fees and hidden gratuities and is predatory in nature
• It's a cycle of high fees and hidden gratuities and is predatory in nature.
• I don't like it; I hate when fees are hidden or seem unnecessary.

Transcript Highlights:

• Even though it's not an IoT device, we should always update our phones, our Ring cameras.
• This is what happens when sex is hidden.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• we should all be, even though it's not an IoT device, we should always update our phones, our Ring cameras
• This is what happens when sex is hidden.

Summary: The committee began as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum and heard several privacy- and technology-related measures. The first item was H.R. 117, a resolution urging Congress to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The author and supporters argued the law is outdated and shields platforms from accountability for harms such as harassment, exploitation, scams, and other online abuse. Witnesses, including a survivor parent and a gender justice advocate, described harms to children, women, and LGBTQ people and urged a two-year sunset to force federal reform. Some members supported the resolution as a call for federal action, while one member said he could not support it because the resolution was too general and lacked specificity about the reforms being sought. No vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The committee then heard SB 898, which would require manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose how long they will support the software and to notify consumers when products approach end of life. The author said consumers deserve transparency about security updates and continued functionality, and supporters from Consumer Reports and PIRG emphasized cybersecurity risks, consumer confusion, and electronic waste from unsupported devices. Opponents, including business and industry groups, raised concerns about enforcement through the unfair competition law, notice burdens, labeling issues, and compliance challenges, especially for products with long support windows or third-party dependencies. One member expressed support, noting the cybersecurity risks of end-of-life devices, but again no vote was taken because there was no quorum. The committee also heard SB 435, which would narrow the CCPA definition of publicly available information to limit how businesses classify data as public. The author and supporters said the bill would close a loophole that allows data brokers and others to monetize personal information without meaningful consent and could help prevent surveillance and misuse of data, including by government agencies. Opponents argued the bill would upset the balance between privacy and the free flow of information, create compliance uncertainty, and retroactively reclassify information that businesses reasonably believed was public. Some members said they supported the goal of stronger privacy protections, while others said the bill was too broad. The committee again could not vote due to the lack of a quorum. Later, the committee heard SB 923, which would expand Californians’ right to delete personal information to cover data obtained from third parties and require online businesses to offer a web form or similar method for deletion requests. Supporters, including the California Privacy Protection Agency and consumer advocates, said the bill would make deletion rights meaningful and better address data broker practices. Opponents sought an opt-out-of-processing alternative and raised operational and legal concerns, but supporters said deletion is not the same as retention or processing limits. Members largely spoke in favor of the bill’s privacy goals, but no action was taken. The committee also heard SB 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” which would require human review for certain automated employment decisions and limit predictive analysis in workplace discipline and termination. Labor groups supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or erroneous AI-driven decisions, while business, public employer, and local government groups opposed it as overbroad and burdensome. Members voiced support for human oversight in employment decisions, but the item was not voted on because the committee still lacked a quorum. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1114, the SOGI Data Privacy Act, which would restrict disclosure of sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex data to federal agencies absent a court order or legal requirement; the author and witness framed it as a response to federal efforts to obtain sensitive LGBTQ-related data.

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• Folks sleeping in cars, people who are hidden from plain sight, people who maybe one month ago were homeless
• Similarly, you can proactively request a grant to install a camera system or some sort of security monitoring

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm turning around Beth Lucas, our—she's hidden by the poll back there—but we've got one of everybody
• I'm turning around Beth Lucas, our—she's hidden by the poll back there—but we've got one of everybody
• I'm turning around Beth Lucas, our—she's hidden by the poll back there—but we've got one of everybody
• <00:18:54.320> by<00:18:54.480> the Beth Lucas our uh she's hidden by the Beth Lucas
• our uh she's hidden by the poll<00:18:54.799> back<00:18:54.960> there<00:18:55.200>

Keywords: 00:10 Call to order and Roll Call 01:06 Information Items and Introduction of Kentucky Court of Justice 03:02 Discussion of Interpreter State and National Contractor Rates 06:35 Discussion of Certifications 08:44 Discussion of AI use in Interpretation 13:56 Software Service Initiatives 16:47 Data Security and AV system Upgrades 24:38 Drug Court Issues 28:43 Discussion of Jefferson County Record Storage 35:33 Boyle County Courthouse Construction 39.26 KY State Police Driver Testing 45:22 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard a budget overview from the Kentucky Court of Justice focused on mandated services and several growth items in the judicial branch budget. Court officials said the requests were driven by legal and contractual obligations, including higher contractor rates for court interpreters and IT support, annual software-as-a-service costs, and upgrades to the court’s audiovisual record system (JAVS). They also discussed local facilities needs tied to Jefferson County lease space and the Boyle County Courthouse, though the bulk of the presentation centered on the court’s technology and service-delivery costs. Members asked detailed questions about interpreter services, including whether services are provided in person, by phone, or by Zoom, and whether Kentucky could train and certify more local interpreters instead of relying on contractors from around the country. Court officials said the certification process is rigorous, that the branch is working with the National Center for State Courts on an apprenticeship program, and that they believe Kentucky may have flexibility to develop state-level certification if it meets court needs. They also said they are exploring technology and AI tools for translation, but have not found a solution that reliably handles complex courtroom context. Representative Sharp asked whether cases had been delayed for lack of interpreters; officials said they could provide aggregated data later. The court also described its major IT modernization effort, including a statewide case management system, e-filing, and maintenance of many legacy applications. Officials said contractor rates need to be raised to compete for skilled labor during the implementation phase, but that those costs should decline once the new systems are fully built and only maintained. They explained that part of the request covers three SaaS initiatives: ongoing subscription costs for existing systems, annual fees for the CaseWorks system used in pretrial and specialty courts after federal grant funding ends, and adoption of DocuSign to streamline invoicing, procurement, and contract execution. In response to questions from Representative KC Carney, they said cybersecurity is taken seriously, that they recently conducted a tabletop exercise, and that some risk shifts to cloud vendors under contract, though no separate cybersecurity line item was included. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the JAVS audiovisual court-record system. Court officials said not all courtrooms are on the same version, and they want funding to bring all locations up to the current version and prepare for version 9, which they said would standardize the system statewide and support the official court record. When asked about costs, they said each upgrade can cost about $70,000 to $80,000 per system, that they aim to upgrade about 50 per year, and that the request reflects the need to keep pace with a four-year refresh cycle. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.