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• Captain Malki Igerra, who will talk about what it's like firsthand when he's the one that has to evaluate
• They are seriously competent, and they did the background work for me, and I felt comfortable with that

Bills: HB2163, HB2256, HB2305, HB2367, HB2369, HB2669, HB2772, HB2916, HCM2007, HCR2004, HR2003

Keywords: lighting laws, construction equipment, farm equipment, vehicle safety, Arizona Revised Statutes, salvage vehicles, insurance claims, abandoned vehicles, salvage auction dealers, vehicle title, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, law enforcement, neighborhood electric vehicles, alternative fuel, vehicle license tax, tax exemption

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2669, which would limit railroad train length to 8,500 feet on main and branch lines in Arizona. The sponsor and several supporters, including a Santa Cruz County fire captain and a BNSF engineer, argued that very long trains create public safety risks by blocking crossings, delaying EMS and fire response, and increasing the consequences of derailments involving hazardous materials. Union Pacific’s witness opposed the bill, saying train length does not cause derailments, that railroads already track crossings and train movement, and that shorter trains would increase congestion and delays. Members debated safety concerns versus interstate commerce and constitutional issues, then advanced the bill on a do-pass recommendation by roll call vote. The committee then considered HB 2369, as amended, which requires certain photo-enforcement citations to be signed by the presiding judge and allows electronic signatures. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a Mesa issue involving about 40,000 citations that bore the wrong judge’s signature after a judge left the bench. A Mesa representative and a Paradise Valley court director testified that their photo-radar citations already include a judge’s signature, though the practice varies by court. Members discussed whether the requirement should apply only to photo enforcement, whether a designee should be allowed if a judge is unavailable, and whether the bill should be clarified further. The Martinez amendment was adopted, and the bill was returned with a do-pass recommendation. HB 2256, a technical cleanup measure for salvage auction dealers, was then approved. The bill allows a salvage auction dealer to obtain title to a vehicle abandoned after an insurance claim is denied or unpaid, and sets notice and title-release procedures; the amendment refined how an insurance company may request actions regarding a salvage vehicle and payment of storage fees. A CoPart representative said the change would streamline handling of total-loss vehicles when coverage is denied or the owner cannot be located. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do-pass recommendation. The committee also approved HCM 2007, which urges renaming sections of State Route 69 to honor veterans from five wars, after members discussed adding World War I to the memorial. HB 2772, which would place a pre-hospital medical care directive indicator on driver licenses or ID cards, generated extensive discussion about DNR/advance directive language, first-responder liability, good Samaritan protections, and whether the designation should be handled through a hospital-style advance directive instead. The sponsor said he was willing to work on amendments and broader stakeholder input, and the committee recessed and then held the bill for later consideration. Separately, HCR 2004, which would prohibit photo enforcement systems such as speed and red-light cameras if approved by voters, was heard with strong opposition from Scottsdale Police, who said photo enforcement reduces collisions and serious injuries and should remain a local decision; supporters argued the systems raise due process concerns and do not stop dangerous driving. The transcript ends during that debate, before a final committee action on the resolution.

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• Again, this would be kind of freezing, and we are evaluating based on that Supreme Court 6-3 decision
• But when we are competing and they are comparing their opportunities to other states, that puts us at

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• Okay, we'll be moving on to HR 96 and HCR 100, related to adequate competency in LGBTQ plus, um, when
• Um, another point by offering further inclusion, LGBTQ and culturally specific gender identity competency
• Um, that competency in the workplace could attract a larger pool of qualified candidates for employment
• Lastly, moving on to HR 96 and HCR 100, related to LGBTQ+ competency and harassment training.
• <00:33:07.360> and related to LGBTQ plus competency and related to LGBTQ plus competency and

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• understanding, um, certain non-competes understanding, um, certain non-competes are<01:53:18.960
• <01:53:43.840> um and that goes for all non-competes um and that goes for all non-competes
• There can be no non-compete. non-compete. non-compete. >> Correct. >> Correct.
• non-competes from applying out of state. non-competes from applying out of state.
• <02:09:50.239> Uh them because of this non-compete. Uh them because of this non-compete.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This will require have shown competency.
• It may be subsequent semesters that they've achieved various competencies. Oh, so, okay.
• So at some competencies. Oh, so okay.
• <00:13:06.399> that understands the competencies that understands the competencies that they're
• I I bow how they show their competency.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• should also be that every 5 years or uh should also be that every 5 years or as<04:15:40.080> evaluated
• > by<04:15:40.960> the<04:15:41.199> medical<04:15:41.600> expert as evaluated
• by the medical expert as evaluated by the medical expert whether<04:15:42.880> the<04:15:43.120
• <04:19:08.159> to<04:19:08.319> make<04:19:08.479> an<04:19:08.720> evaluation
• you that they have to make an evaluation you that they have to make an evaluation whether<04:19:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• a criminal conviction, individual status is established by a final civil judgment by a court of competent
• judgment by a court of competent judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction.<00:16:16.720>
• Well, it just says a civil action in the court of competent jurisdiction. May or may not be.
• <00:59:26.240> May<00:59:26.400> or court of competent jurisdiction.
• May or court of competent jurisdiction. May or may<00:59:26.880> not<00:59:27.040> be.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee work session focused on SB 148 and competing amendments dealing with forfeiture and civil recovery in murder cases. Members compared the “Lynn” and “Burge” amendments and narrowed the remaining disputes to two issues: whether the bill should apply only to first-degree murder or also to second-degree murder and related federal offenses, and whether any civil action could be brought before criminal charges or conviction. The group concluded that the pre-conviction approach created serious practical and constitutional problems, including Fifth Amendment concerns and uncertainty over how a civil case would proceed while a criminal investigation was pending. The discussion then shifted toward limiting the bill to post-conviction remedies. Members agreed that the Department of Justice pre-charge stay language should be removed, that the bill should not try to define “victim” in a way that included the person convicted of the murder, and that the definition should be revised to mean the estate of the victim or the victim’s immediate family, excluding the convicted person. They also agreed to delete language about “after right to appeal has been exhausted,” to correct a typo on page one, and to remove a section dealing with pre-conviction probate-style procedures and third-party notice issues. The committee also discussed how to handle third parties such as insurers, publishers, and innocent purchasers. Members concluded that third parties acting in good faith should not be liable if they make payments or transfer property without notice, but if they receive notice they should not disburse funds. They noted that existing post-conviction civil recovery language already allows victims to sue within three years, making the earlier pre-conviction mechanism unnecessary. The meeting ended with the members saying they had reached a deal on the revised language and would bring the updated amendment forward for further processing.

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• Could I even compete?
• I feel that American technology and innovation can compete anywhere and I just want to compete on a level
• And all of us that are involved in dealing with this and competing with it, applaud it.
• There's very few exchanges that can compete.
• And I'm happy they'll do that because I'm happy to compete with them. Member Gillibrand.

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• you also know that Mānoa is the only NCAA Division I school in the state, with 21 varsity teams competing
• We also have athletics there, Division II, with 12 teams that compete in the NCAA as part of the Pacific
• /c><00:17:08.760> in<00:17:08.880> the<00:17:09.000> NCAA with 12 teams that compete
• in the NCAA with 12 teams that compete in the NCAA as<00:17:10.000> part<00:17:10.160> of<
• and you know we have to re-evaluate and you know we have to re-evaluate because<05:10:29.000>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee held an informational briefing with the University of Hawaiʻi, led by new President Wendy Hensel and Vice President for Budget and Finance Calbert Young. Hensel outlined the university system’s scope, student demographics, research activity, and campus missions, emphasizing four strategic priorities: serving Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi, student success, workforce development, and economic diversification through innovation and research. She highlighted the system’s enrollment, research funding, and the roles of Mānoa, Hilo, West Oʻahu, the community colleges, and specialized institutions such as JABSOM and the Cancer Center. Young then reviewed the budget request, focusing largely on making prior one-time appropriations permanent and supporting recurring needs. Items included funding for Mānoa athletics, the Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology, K-12 teacher education, Pamantasan Council support, Hilo programs, Windward’s mental health technician certificate, Maui’s practical nursing bridge program, and student support positions such as financial aid and admissions counselors. He also described workforce-related requests tied to nursing expansion at Mānoa and West Oʻahu, as well as facilities support at West Oʻahu. A major portion of the testimony addressed the university’s two Kakaʻako medical facilities. Young explained that declining tobacco settlement and cigarette tax revenues are no longer sufficient to cover debt service for JABSOM and the Cancer Center, so the governor’s budget includes general fund support to supplement those obligations. He also described a regents-approved request not included in the governor’s proposal: expanding the Hawaiʻi Promise financial aid program to the four-year campuses, estimated at about $11–12 million. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• But I think we're competing with each other. >> Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak
• And it is worth evaluating alternatives before implementing this.
• And then we would have to submit reports, evaluation reports, on an annual basis.
• > would<01:11:58.400> uh<01:11:58.560> is Evaluating uh reports uh would uh is Evaluating
• Uh but but forward to evaluate outcomes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And so it’s critical that we’re trying to compete overseas to come back to Florida.
• I earned first place at my first tournament while competing in a brand new event.
• I earned first place at my first tournament while competing in a brand new event.
• I compete in debate all the time. I do Congress.
• I compete on the Florida State debate team as well. I just competed in the states this weekend.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for CS for HB 1279, a higher education bill focused on Florida’s preeminent universities. The sponsor said the measure would increase access for Florida students, strengthen accountability and transparency, update accreditation references, adjust performance metrics, and address issues such as GPA weighting, engineering credit-hour differences, and certain fee-waiver and dental-program provisions. Members raised questions about the 95% Florida-resident enrollment target, possible funding impacts, Pell Grant metrics, and whether the bill would affect community college pathways; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at first-time-in-college students and that the 95% standard would be measured on a three-year rolling average. After an amendment removing an adjustment to the four-year graduation metric was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 17-2 vote. The committee then heard PCS for CS for HB 1059, which would strengthen speech and debate education by designating the Florida Debate Initiative as the statewide organization, supporting coach and judge training, statewide data collection, tournaments, and a Florida Speech and Debate Week. The sponsor and several students and advocates testified that speech and debate builds confidence, civics knowledge, leadership, and opportunities for English learners and other students, with multiple speakers describing how the program changed their lives. Members from both parties spoke strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered PCS for HB 725 on political activity at public institutions of higher education. The sponsor said the bill would standardize campus policies, require notice to students and employees about free-expression and political-campaign rules, and align state practice with federal guidelines while preserving free speech and nonpartisan voter engagement. An opponent argued the bill could create barriers to civic engagement and student organizing, while supporters said it would clarify existing rules and prevent institutions from favoring one viewpoint over another. The sponsor closed by emphasizing that the bill was about information and neutrality rather than restricting speech.

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• So what's happening is we are all competing for students, and there's a much smaller pool for it.
• is So I guess my question is, the initial approximately $456,000 was for some of the initial evaluations
• c> the<01:26:10.239> initial was for some of the initial was for some of the initial evaluations
• 12.719> some<01:26:12.880> of<01:26:12.960> the<01:26:13.199> initial evaluations
• some of the initial evaluations some of the initial consultations<01:26:14.880> or<01:26:15.199

Keywords: This meeting will take place Upon Adjournment of both Chambers. An exact time is not given or known at this time., 958, all

Summary: The Government Contracts Committee met for its first 2026 meeting, approved the December 9 minutes, and reviewed 337 contracts totaling about $71.8 million. After a motion to consider the routine contract lists without objection passed, the committee pulled several items for discussion, including contracts from the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Highways, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, and Kentucky State University. Most items were ultimately approved by roll call votes. For the Council on Postsecondary Education item, members discussed why the contract was not handled through the usual Finance Cabinet bidding process. Staff explained it stemmed from House Bill 200 and the healthcare workforce incentive fund, which uses a separate competitive award process and steering committee under different statutory standards. The committee accepted that explanation and approved the contract. Department of Highways staff then explained the difference between scour assessments, which evaluate erosion and foundation risk around bridge piers, and load ratings, which assess the bridge structure itself. Members also questioned a larger engineering contract increase; staff said it reflected progression from preliminary engineering to final design on a phased project and estimated the funding split at roughly 80% federal and 20% state. Those highway contracts were approved. The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission presented a legal services contract. Officials said the new corporation had identified legal needs, issued an RFP, and awarded four firms to create a pool of counsel to avoid conflicts as the agency now licenses racing, sports betting, and charitable gaming. They also said an emergency contract was needed after a temporary restraining order was issued in litigation involving charitable gaming machines and alleged losses to charities. The committee asked about the litigation and the affected organizations, and the contract was approved. Kentucky State University then defended a marketing/enrollment contract despite financial concerns, saying the work was intended to raise awareness of the university, improve enrollment, and support financial stability. University officials also said they were tightening student payment enforcement and collection practices, including payment plans and holding students accountable for balances. That contract was also approved.

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• systems engineer, those two items were always considered in every decision we made. ...is in the evaluation
• So when one of these psychotic episodes occur, you know, some of the evaluations...
• They will be able to have ongoing evaluations to assess the impact of the treatment on their health.
• those who genuinely need help, but it requires careful consideration of the evidence and ongoing evaluation
• These small and large players are not taking bribes from other competing industries and writing dangerous

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• We'll compete with Gallup.
• We'll evaluate what is called redistricting. principles.
• So evaluations and outcomes from the 2021 redistricting from an objective person at the University of
• And even though you implement it, it's not going to be a remedy, but it is a tool that you use to evaluate
• see students leave to another school and start all over again, even with their IEPs having to be evaluated

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• Some of these include forestry, ag mechanics, livestock evaluation, meats judging, as well as the leadership
• livestock include forestry egg mechanics livestock include forestry egg mechanics livestock evaluation
• :03:14.840> um<00:03:15.200> as<00:03:15.360> well<00:03:15.519> as evaluation
• meets judging um as well as evaluation meets judging um as well as the<00:03:15.879> leadership
• The RFA also does not want to compete with local banks for loans they might disperse for higher-value

Bills: HF1063

Keywords: grain buyers, grain dealer, grain elevator, agriculture, financial reporting, audit, CPA review, independent accountant, financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow, nonpublic data, licensee oversight, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, grain purchase volume, insolvency, nonpayment, warehouse chain, fiduciary duties, producer protection

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• It's just a matter of competing. I just want to look at my notes real quick.
• It's just a matter of competing. I just want to look at my notes real quick.
• Bingo money to go around, and we need to compete.
• <01:35:22.840> if bingo halls to get up to compete if bingo halls to get up to compete if
• Have to compete, and if you can't compete, you can't compete.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• that it should go to the Department of Ed, and the Department of Ed have X number of dollars to evaluate
• I want to have, if there is a need somewhere, I want someone to do that evaluation of where that need
• <00:52:18.960> to<00:52:19.280> do<00:52:19.440> that<00:52:19.680> evaluation
• <00:52:20.400> of want someone to do that evaluation of want someone to do that evaluation
• to get a clean bill of health on those so that when they go out to bid, they hopefully have more competing

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Instead, it emphasizes comprehensive multi-dimensional evaluations that are conducted by qualified clinicians
• Instead, it emphasizes comprehensive multi-dimensional evaluations that are conducted by qualified clinicians
• <01:38:08.800> that<01:38:09.040> are multi-dimensional evaluations that are multi-dimensional
• evaluations that are conducted<01:38:09.520> by<01:38:09.760> qualified<01:38:10.400><
• rural substance use treatment programs flexibility in how we utilize our staff's professional competencies

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The panel had three tasks: to evaluate specifically the 48-hour timeline for priority admissions, submit
• organizations the panel had three tasks organizations the panel had three tasks to<00:13:20.360> evaluate
• > specifically<00:13:21.440> the<00:13:21.560> 48<00:13:22.000> hour to evaluate
• specifically the 48 hour to evaluate specifically the 48 hour timeline<00:13:22.720> for<00:13
• Several years ago, the legislature created a task force to look at competency restoration, and they met

Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037

Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board

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• Uh, I'd like to open the public hearing for HB 1567, relative to the evaluation of telecommunications
• It's not clear which technology the cost savings should be evaluated against.
• technology the cost savings should which technology the cost savings should be<05:41:31.440> evaluated
• <05:41:33.280> There<05:41:33.440> are<05:41:33.600> also be evaluated against
• There are also be evaluated against.

Keywords: 1189, house, all