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• So in my opinion, yes, they very much are like loans, and they operate—these companies do operate like
• We operate on what is known as a loan-to-deposit ratio.
• Schoolcraft mentioned earlier, daily operating cash, right?
• On their operating... Well, there's two different things at play.
• What is that going to do to a small business that operates internationally?

Bills: HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175, HB245

Keywords: military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees, payroll deductions, retirement plans, fiscal transparency, local government, bond issuance

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• The bill also eliminates class two renewable energy certificates entirely.
• The bill also eliminates class two renewable energy certificates entirely.
• They are operating in the dark.
• So So I would is that operates properly.
• <05:53:35.200> of whether or not we're a certificate of whether or not we're a certificate

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 66, a right-to-know measure that would broaden access from “citizen” to “person,” including out-of-state requesters. Members also adopted an amendment removing the current no-filing-fee provision for appeals of unfavorable right-to-know ombudsman rulings, citing budget concerns. The bill was then reported ought to pass as amended on a 16-9 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 187, which would let a parent or guardian seek a protective order on behalf of a minor alleging abuse by someone outside the family or household, was described as a narrow fix with little fiscal impact. It passed unanimously, 25-0, and was placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was retained because its policy had been folded into House Bill 2; the committee voted 25-0 to retain it. House Bill 219, dealing with renewable portfolio standard changes and lower renewable energy certificate values, drew opposition from members who said it would weaken renewable energy development and raise concerns about energy costs, but the motion to retain was adopted 14-11, allowing the bill to be moved into House Bill 2. The committee then retained House Bills 365, 552, 566, 572, 607, 611, and 624, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, generally because the relevant policy or funding had been incorporated into House Bill 2 or because the bills were viewed as technical or low-impact. HB 566 was described as a landfill leach-management bill with a fiscal note under $10,000 annually and was sent to consent. HB 572 and HB 607 were retained because their money components were moved into HB 2, though one member objected that HB 607 represented an unfunded mandate for the Hampton Beach Area Commission. House Bill 511, concerning ICE detainers and county detention practices, generated the most debate. Supporters said the amendment clarified how long counties may hold detainees without a federal contract and compared the detention period to existing bail rules; opponents argued the bill could sanction detention of people not charged with crimes and raised due-process concerns. The committee adopted the amendment 14-11 and then reported the bill ought to pass as amended on another 14-11 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 639, involving securities and digital currency issues, was also reported ought to pass after members noted unresolved concerns but said the Secretary of State’s Securities Division was willing to continue working on it in the other body; the vote was 16-10.

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• qualifications, which they can do for a number of months on sort of probation without having passed the certification
• There are certification exams, and there is a window during which they can begin doing the work when
• bill we passed has a whole mechanism for the Department of State to help fund code enforcement operations

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee met with quorum present and considered a full agenda of housing, code enforcement, and rent regulation bills, many of which had passed the Senate in prior years. Early measures included a statewide residential rental registry (S.912), penalties and reporting for vacant and abandoned properties (S.925), and extending tenant response time for major capital improvement rent increase applications (S.1461). The committee also advanced several code-enforcement and fire/building-code bills, including measures to expand remedies for Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code violations (S.3406), increase the Secretary of State’s code enforcement powers (S.4165 and S.4534), and authorize investigations into code administration and enforcement (S.4535). Members raised concerns about local fiscal impacts, the scope of state authority, contractor use, and whether the bills adequately define or limit “imminent threat” and related enforcement powers. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.4852, which would require the Codes Council to review and act on updates to international model codes within 18 months. Senators debated whether the bill would speed up code adoption or, as some feared, weaken economic reasonableness considerations by striking the word “economically” from the statutory standard. Supporters said the bill was intended to ensure prompt review of widely used model codes and noted other statutory safeguards remain in place; opponents worried about reduced attention to cost and practical impacts, especially amid housing and utility capacity constraints. The committee also discussed S.6368A, requiring complainants to receive copies of compliance orders issued after code complaints, and S.6600B, mandating inspections of certain non-fireproof buildings in New York City. Additional bills advanced included standards for all-gender bathroom design and construction (S.7131A), compensation for required code-enforcement personnel training (S.7159), and audits of individual apartment improvements in rent-regulated units (S.8046A). Several measures were reported to Finance, while others were reported to the floor. Throughout the meeting, votes were largely along expected lines, with some members voting negative or “without recommendation” on the more expansive code-enforcement bills. No bill was defeated, and all items on the agenda were reported out of committee.

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• ESTABLISHES A THREE-YEAR TEACHER CONTRACT AND A 10 YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION.
• THE BILL REDUCES REGULATIONS ON SCHOOL BOARD OPERATIONS TO ALIGN DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING REQUIREMENTS
• WHETHER IT BE GETTING CERTIFICATION, WELDING LIKE MY SON OR SOMETHING ELSE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And then, they would give a certification to the OwRB to have records of that.
• It would take what's now considered waste and make it a value, not only to operators but also to surface
• What this would do is it just with the water that we, that operators take, you know, through part of
• be a good steward, trying to be responsible, what this bill would do is allow those oil and gas operators
• I know several operators are currently looking at ways that they can recycle and reuse wastewater.

Keywords: 914, all

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• When you go from a 10.0 operating system to an 11.0 operating system, everything on your computer works
• It still operates under the same core principles, and that's been critical for us.
• So it is more of just a general operating guidance program, Barr.
• So it is more of just a general operating guidance program, Barr.
• So it is more of just a general operating guidance program, Barr.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• As an industry, there are over 440 total... operating Texas craft breweries and brewpubs contribute more
• a majority of their... products through chain retailers such as H-E-B and convenience stores that operate
• Our member operators operate more than 7,000 early learning programs nationwide, with 700 centers in
• So we had a $100 million budget, we lost $30 million, and you can't operate. ...continue normal operations
• These rebates are integral to the operations of both exchanges and the members.

Bills: HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support

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• report on its 2023 to 2025 biennium operations.
• The Lottery Appropriations funds salaries and fringe benefits and operating expenses.
• Over the four years' audit, Each year for its agency's operating costs.
• And if we approach the limit, the answer is simple: operating costs stop charging to that fund.
• We failed to follow that instruction, and the agency simply kept operating on momentum.

Keywords: 908, all

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• <00:13:43.600> We'll certifications are complied with.
• We'll certifications are complied with.
• Third, it poses operational risk.
• We believe the current three-tier system is operating well for consumers and businesses.
• We believe the current three-tier system is operating well for consumers and businesses.

Bills: SB3326, SB2911

Keywords: renewable energy, energy storage, cost reduction, public utilities commission, Hawaii energy policies, intoxicating liquor, direct shipment, breweries, distilleries, Hawaii, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard SB 3001 on artificial intelligence in a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Labor and Technology hearing. Testimony included support from the Department of Education and Google, comments from the Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office, and late opposition from Agentic LLC. The Attorney General raised constitutional and vagueness concerns and suggested clarifying amendments, while Google said the bill’s risk-based approach and proposed amendments could help establish industry-wide safety standards for minors. The committees recessed and then voted to pass SB 3001 with amendments, adopting DCCA/OCP recommendations on data minimization for minors and UDAP clarity, the Attorney General’s proposed clarifications and deletions, and Google’s nonconflicting amendments; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050. The vote passed unanimously among members present, with some members excused. The Commerce and Consumer Protection committee then took up several previously heard measures in decision-making. SB 2045 on combat sports passed with amendments reflecting DCCA and boxing commission recommendations, including clarifying the on-site medical professional requirement, reporting duties, promoter payment, removal of the combat sports registry and ambulance requirement, and other technical changes; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050. SP 2347 on the residential landlord-tenant code passed with amendments striking landlord requirements so OCP could work on a multilingual tenant-rights notice, and SP 2495 on consumer protection passed with amendments requiring OCP to publish an annual report on potential code violations. SB 2777 on insurance was deferred to February 17, 2026 for further decision-making. At a later CPN decision-making agenda, SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons, passed with amendments clarifying the preamble, removing language about foreign artificial persons, and making other consistency and non-substantive changes; both effective dates were moved to January 1, 2027. SP 2033 on renewable energy also passed with amendments clarifying the definition of grid-ready homes, cost-sharing provisions, applicability to interconnecting customers, and safety/certification compliance, with the effective date deferred to July 1, 2050. In each case, the committee voted to adopt the recommendations without objections from members present. The committees also heard SB 3000 on insurance, which would authorize the Attorney General to bring civil actions to recover costs and losses tied to climate-attributable harm and future climate risk, including costs incurred by state insurance-related entities. The Insurance Division and Attorney General’s office offered comments seeking clarification and warning about redundancy, implementation issues, possible representation of private insurers, and concurrent litigation concerns. Supporters, including the Center for Climate Integrity, a resident testifier, Sierra Club, and Green America, argued the bill would help shift insurance costs to fossil fuel companies responsible for climate harms and address rising premiums and nonrenewals in Hawaii. Opponents, including the American Petroleum Institute, argued the bill singled out one industry, raised constitutional concerns, and should be deferred because related climate litigation is already pending. The transcript ends with the committee continuing testimony and discussion on SB 3000 and then moving into SB 3326 on energy, where the consumer advocate and Hawaiian Electric opposed the bill’s proposed separation of generation from transmission and distribution, while the PUC stood on written testimony, Retail Merchants of Hawaii supported it, and Life of the Land raised concerns about assumptions and the need for more substance.

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• I'm a business agent for Operating Engineers Local 3.
• I've been a crane operator for the past 20 years.
• We have Anna Toaso, Operating Engineers Local 3, also in support.
• <00:14:08.240> engineers<00:14:08.759> local toaso operating engineers local toaso
• operating engineers local 3<00:14:11.600> okay<00:14:11.839> also<00:14:12.079> in

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a series of Governor’s messages for confirmation to several boards and councils, with the chair noting the meeting would continue on Monday and that testimony would be limited due to the large volume of submissions. For Governor’s Message 660, Kelly Oka was nominated to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Oka described her work in workforce development and technology, emphasizing equitable access to tech jobs for local residents, keeping young talent in Hawaii, and using HTDC to attract major technology firms and support cybersecurity and startup growth. Testimony from multiple individuals and organizations was strongly supportive, and members asked about HTDC’s challenges, federal funding, and how to attract more tech investment; no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then considered Governor’s Message 529, nominating Fono Cafi Mei to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board. Mei said he had 20 years of crane-operating experience, including work on rail projects, and union representatives and labor organizations testified in support. Next, Governor’s Message 502 nominated Ken Louie to the Workforce Development Council. Louie highlighted his four years on the council, including two as chair, his family business, and his goal of expanding opportunities for younger and adult workers. DBEDT, council members, and labor representatives supported him, and members questioned him about the council’s priorities, staffing, federal funding uncertainty, apprenticeships, and military-to-private-sector transition programs. The committee also took up Governor’s Messages 581 and 690 together, both relating to Jared Gashi’s nomination to the Workforce Development Council for different terms. Gashi, from the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, said he would bring the tourism industry’s perspective to workforce development, citing workforce shortages, internships, scholarships, and the need for a broader tourism voice on the council. Support testimony came from state officials and community members, who praised his reliability and leadership; a member asked how he would broaden the council beyond tourism, and Gashi said HLTA represents a wide range of tourism-related sectors and partners. The committee then heard Governor’s Message 571 for Eric Noi to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board, with Noi citing his fiscal and budgeting background; DHS, the board chair, and others supported him. Finally, Governor’s Message 667 nominated Ty Noara to the same board, and Keith Regan testified in strong support, citing her public service, intelligence, and ability to handle difficult situations. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Governor’s Message 560, nominating David Louie to the Employees’ Retirement System Board, with Louie, the ERS executive director, the finance director, and former Governor Abercrombie offering strong support.

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• I want to talk about is how we fund agency operations.
• That does have agency operating budgets year to year, including FTE counts.
• the totality of what I do is operating the totality of what I do is operating in<00:39:42.560>
• number of what's the AY's operating number of what's the AY's operating costs<01:00:20.240> in
• 01:17:19.520> earnings operating in an interest earnings operating in an interest earnings environment

Bills: SF2434

Keywords: housing, development fund, affordable housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, expenditure provisions

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• I'm not anywhere near close to understanding how you folks all operate, but, um, again, I will go back
• I'm not anywhere near close to understanding how you folks all operate, but, um, again, I will go back
• I'm not anywhere near close to understanding how you folks all operate, but, um, again, I will go back
• ,<03:55:03.920> but<03:55:04.479> um folks all operate, but um folks all operate, but
• whatever their their their certification whatever their their their certification will<04:24:59.600

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They need integrated partnerships, shadowing credits, and the ability to earn professional certifications
• ><00:12:45.640> professional ability to earn professional ability to earn professional certifications
• certifications certifications directly<00:12:48.280> through<00:12:48.560> their<00:12
• they already are collaborating<00:36:39.720> and<00:36:39.880> they<00:36:40.080> operate
• and they operate uh very well<00:36:42.480> together,<00:36:43.480> this<00:36:43.800>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Like with age, they could show a birth certificate, right?
• And so this would be operating under that same process. Is there anything else?
• right so there are ways that certificate right so there are ways that um<00:01:44.320> maybe<
• :10.440> um is a challenge and so this would be um is a challenge and so this would be um operating
• under that that that same operating under that that that same process<00:02:14.400> um<00:02:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• environments um has uh the certificate environments um has uh the certificate or<00:15:43.920>
• Finance and Government Operations Finance and Government Operations Committee<00:38:03.119> and
• <00:49:47.440> All<00:49:47.680> in Government Operations Committee.
• All in Government Operations Committee.
• When the OIG detects fraud operations.

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• to the victims, or should it disappear into the general fund to be spent on unrelated government operations
• operations? operations?
• And if I know that<02:06:31.199> these<02:06:32.639> uh<02:06:32.880> certifications
• <02:06:33.760> are<02:06:34.000> well that these uh certifications are well that these
• uh certifications are well within<02:06:34.719> the<02:06:34.960> practice<02:06:35.440

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• bound by a code of ethics and standard of practice, meaning that they could lose their license or certification
• training classes for first responders to be part of in order to receive that training and those certificates
• training classes for first responders to be part of in order to receive that training in those certificates
• budget yet, but it has come to our attention that the OCA has less than $650,000 in their budget for operating
• budget yet, but it has come to our attention that the OCA has less than $650,000 in their budget for operating

Keywords: 996, all

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• And then the last division, but certainly not the least, is our Operations Support.
• covers our anticipated um operating covers our anticipated um operating increases<00:17:03.000><
• proposal centers around um our operation proposal centers around um our operation of<00:20:51.760
• their Wastewater and other operations their Wastewater and other operations that<01:46:37.400>
• all it is is a very small oper all it is is a very small oper adjustment<01:46:54.080> uh

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A registered home is a childcare center that operates out of an individual's home and cares for a smaller
• And I guess as we move in the direction of additional certifications and requirements for the workers
• ECECD and a private operator who is not operating within the system.
• To operate, your voucher says you're gonna get $16,000 for this kid and $12,000 for that kid.
• Than compliance, and they're still operating. They are a universal child care site; they opted in.

Keywords: 996, all

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• <00:19:53.919> and Wastewater systems are uh operating and Wastewater systems are uh operating
• Human Services does not operate.
• <00:36:01.599> perspective from a business operation perspective from a business operation
• <00:53:01.480> cannabis any of the tribes operate cannabis any of the tribes operate cannabis
• > excluding oper Lottery operations while excluding oper Lottery operations while excluding individuals

Keywords: 1187, senate, all