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• There are individually requiring all providers to receive individual provider numbers, NPI numbers, regardless
• There are individually requiring all providers to receive individual provider numbers, NPI numbers, regardless
• We are seeing every day individuals pass through that process.
• We are seeing every day individuals pass through that process.
• :52.359> all So it's individuals, businesses, all So it's individuals, businesses, all those<00

Bills: HF1338

Keywords: Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, state oversight, government accountability, fraud, waste, abuse, audit, investigation, subpoena, whistleblower, public integrity, transparency, state agencies, executive branch, public funds, taxpayer funds, law enforcement oversight, public safety programs, advisory council

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• We already have various community supervision programs that exist.
• Homeless individuals don't have the amenities that people that have homes do.
• And it's really bold for individuals to come in here...
• They're not these evil individuals like people here are making them out to be.
• They are not those individuals.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Understand that as an individual, I think you might have an opportunity. All right.
• I supervise the invasive species unit at the Minnesota DNR. Uh, good morning, chair and members.
• I supervise the invasive Pennington.
• I supervise the invasive species<00:47:03.040> unit<00:47:03.280> at<00:47:03.440> the

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured. A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council. The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.

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• This bill provides certain requirements for any provider, vendor, or individual seeking to enroll, become
• Again, we want to make sure we are dealing with individuals or organizations that are going to be quality
• for any provider, vendor, or individual for any provider, vendor, or individual seeking<00:02:09.200
• or organizations that are individuals or organizations that are going<00:02:51.480> to<00:02:
• seeking to renew a license or individual seeking to renew a license or re-enroll<00:03:47.600> in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Levels of 10,000 metric tons or fewer for an individual source and 25,000 metric tons of emissions for
• This includes an inspection and supervision fee, as well as application fees.
• However, for individual households to put solar on their roof, it's going to be $15,000 and up.
• So without tax incentives, when people take this on individually, the normal average household in New
• They couldn't speak to anything, and I couldn't get a high enough ranked individual in.

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• That is a fee on individual policy.
• an individual health benefit plan on the exchange. ... for individuals who purchase an individual health
• qualified individuals.
• At least 25% to reduce the cost of individual health benefit plans for individuals who purchase an individual
• Consumers, individuals, they can't.

Keywords: 981, all

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• The two-spirit individuals from the Americas.
• I didn't address it with the individual.
• And we as individuals have a right.
• The individual quickly left after seeing her.
• The individual quickly left after seeing her.

Bills: SB7, SB14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues. Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters. Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• So, in order that individualized case.
• <01:03:12.640> at expedite voting for these individuals at expedite voting for these individuals
• In 2020, 62% of individuals expands.
• This is a serious issue that affects many individuals with disabilities, many individuals who are seniors
• disabilities, many individuals with disabilities, many individuals<01:21:39.600> who<01:21:39.840

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, and heard several ceremonial recognitions, including an invocation by seminarian Benjamin Oler and a resolution honoring Taiwan’s ambassador, Alexander Ui Tore, for strengthening Maryland’s partnership with Taiwan. Senators also welcomed the day’s doctor, Dr. Larry Green, AFCEA Central Maryland chapter members, Chesapeake Bay Foundation student leaders, and Salisbury University students visiting for committee work. On legislation, the chamber referred Senate Bill 995 on cannabis licensing, labor peace agreements, and collective bargaining rules to the Rules Committee, and a bond initiative for New Market Town Hall to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 241, which would automatically restore voter registration for individuals released from state correctional facilities; the committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 323, the Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Youth Charging Reform Act. One amendment to keep first-degree assault in automatic adult charging was offered and debated at length, with supporters arguing the offense is extremely serious and should begin in adult court, and opponents saying the bill allows judges to make individualized decisions and aligns Maryland with other states and federal juvenile practice. The amendment failed by a 27-vote negative roll call. A second amendment from the minority whip sought to exclude firearm-in-drug-crime offenses and firearm use with felony drug convictions from automatic juvenile court treatment; the sponsor argued these offenses involve serious armed drug activity and should remain in adult court, while the bill’s supporters emphasized juvenile services and judicial discretion. The transcript cuts off before the vote on that second amendment.

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• should be raised to a Class A felony because it is of the highest violation that can be done to an individual
• to<01:42:51.600> an violation that can be done to an violation that can be done to an individual
• when you do cheering that individual when you do cheering that way.<01:42:54.560> So<01:42:54.880
• The Alabama State Bar is unique in that it is the only agency that falls under the supervision of all
• The enabling statute from 1923 states in numerous places that the bar is under the supervision or upon

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the day. The Senate also received several House messages referring bills to committee, including local constitutional amendments for Limestone, Blount, and Mobile counties, a human cloning bill, a Fair Campaign Practices Act bill, a public education bill, a court fees bill, and a physician assistance bill. Committee reports were then taken up. The Finance and Taxation General Fund, Confirmations, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Education Policy, Banking and Insurance, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Transportation and Energy, and Local Legislation committees all reported a number of bills favorably, many with amendments or substitutes. Several measures were advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day, and the Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Eileen Meyer and Tiffany Martin to the Alabama Board of Midwifery, Jennifer Ag, Jerry Gross, and Edgar Hower II to the University of West Alabama Board of Trustees, Patricia Sims, Tony Cochran, and Sandy Stimson to the Alabama State Port Authority Board of Directors. The Senate then adopted a special order calendar under Senate Resolution 34, setting the order of business for the 10th legislative day. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, which was described as a child-protection measure requiring parental permission, age verification by app stores, accurate app age ratings, and limits on minors entering contracts through app downloads. Senators speaking in support said the bill was needed to protect children from harmful online content and preserve parental control, and they discussed an amendment clarifying the meaning of “act” and preserving compliance with other state age-verification laws. The debate was ongoing in the portion provided, and no final vote on HB 161 appears in this excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• , not some entity, not some agency, but no— here's the individuals, one point person, but then others
• <00:53:05.520> not<00:53:05.760> some responsible an individual not some responsible
• an individual not some entity<00:53:06.720> not<00:53:06.880> some<00:53:08.319> agency
• one point person but then individuals one point person but then others<00:53:12.960> in<00:53
• I haven't been familiar with doing that under law enforcement supervision.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Judge Tim O’Malley, Minnesota’s director of program integrity, presented a roadmap to program integrity and fraud prevention built around nine areas for improvement, including leadership and culture, stronger program controls, better coordination among agencies and prosecutors, training, technology modernization, independent oversight, stakeholder engagement, and expanded resources. He said long-standing vulnerabilities in state programs have been exploited by organized criminals, and argued the state must shift from reactive enforcement to front-end prevention, faster detection, and recovery of improper payments. He emphasized that modern data sharing and analytics are especially urgent, and said oversight and accountability are essential for lasting change. Fay Bernstein, a long-time DHS employee, testified that she experienced retaliation after raising contract compliance concerns years ago. She said she was removed from the building, barred from DHS property, investigated for months, and accused of racism and threatening leadership, which she denied. Bernstein argued DHS leadership lacks a fraud-prevention mindset and said the department’s culture punishes employees who speak up, while serious program failures have harmed vulnerable Minnesotans. She called for major leadership changes and firings at DHS. Members questioned O’Malley about whether fraud was driven more by sophisticated criminals or by weaknesses in state systems. He said the vulnerabilities have existed for a long time and organized criminal groups are taking advantage of them, especially where data sharing is weak. Members also pressed him on whistleblower protections and retaliation; O’Malley said he should have included the legislature among places employees can report concerns, and said complaints should be thoroughly investigated with accurate information and appropriate consequences for supervisors who fail to act, ranging from coaching to termination depending on the case. No votes or formal actions were taken in this portion of the meeting.

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• If an individual qualifies for leave from a public school district but also works another job, does that
• Schools already provide flexible employment opportunities for individuals who need flexibility.
• qualifies for leave from a individual qualifies for leave from a public<00:40:46.520> school<
• who who need flexibility we individuals who who need flexibility we have<00:41:04.000> substitute
• I supervise eight staff members, all hard workers, gifted at what they do, and crucial to our ministry

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They are individuals who take parents.
• Are there any individuals members.
• Are there any individuals members.
• Members, are there is there individuals.
• support from two individuals in writing. support from two individuals in writing.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 281 SD1, which would define and prohibit torture as a Class A felony. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, HPD investigators, and other supporters said the bill is needed because existing laws do not adequately capture torture, especially cases involving children and vulnerable persons. Several testifiers emphasized that starvation is a common method of torture that often leaves little visible evidence, and they urged the committee to restore the original starvation language removed from the measure. The Office of the Public Defender said it did not oppose the bill’s purpose but raised concerns that the language was too broad and could create trial issues, particularly around minors and vulnerable people, and suggested narrowing amendments. The chair indicated the testimony had made a strong impression and said the committee would try to move the bill forward. The committee then heard SB 292 SD1, relating to sexual exploitation and safe harbor protections for survivors seeking medical or law enforcement help. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the measure, noting that a prior version raised equal protection concerns that were no longer present, and said survivors should be able to seek help without fear of prosecution. Written support was also noted from several advocacy and state groups. Testimony in support focused on retaliation fears, trafficking, and the need for manpower and resources to address exploitation and related crimes. Finally, the committee took up SB 295 SD1, which would increase penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and treat a violation of one as a second offense for the other. The Public Defender’s Office objected to the mandatory jail component, arguing judges should retain discretion and that there was no clear evidence mandatory jail deters violations. The transcript cuts off before any final committee action or vote on SB 295 was recorded.

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• So with that, we will take any other individuals here in support of this bill, SB 574.
• To protect industry innovation, the individual audit reports remain strictly confidential.
• To protect industry innovation, the individual audit reports remain strictly confidential.
• The bill should state plainly that businesses are not liable for the actions of individual users.
• Neither were reported until after 90 days that the individual was gone.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The department may allow individual counties to transfer a greater percent of federal TANF funds than
• The department<02:07:52.400> may<02:07:52.560> allow<02:07:52.800> individual<02
• :07:53.199> counties department may allow individual counties department may allow individual
• /c> education program that supports education program that supports low-income<02:09:48.239> individuals
• individuals, families, and communities<02:09:49.840> with<02:09:50.079> education<02:09

Keywords: 981, all

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• That doesn't apply to these individuals.
• So the the apply to these individuals.
• <00:31:20.640> or postumously awarded to an individual or postumously awarded to an individual
• It creates a structured, supervised, and clinically grounded pathway for psilocybin therapy for individuals
• <01:08:31.520> would go through how an individual would go through how an individual would

Bills: HF4588, HF3685, HF4577, HF4932

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, mental health, behavioral health, rural health, rural areas, access to care, task force, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, general fund appropriation, veteran suicide prevention, PTSD, service members, military families, telehealth, rural psychiatry, high school diploma, armed forces, education policy, military service

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• The database also manages all the used hours for each individual veteran.
• The database also manages all the used hours for each individual veteran.
• The database also manages all the used hours for each individual veteran.
• Tom Palladino: ...and so we approach them individually.
• These are individuals who dedicated significant portions of their lives to public service.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• could impact down the road, from doggy daycares, veterinarians, horse stables, dog kennels, and individuals
• over the past five years and individuals over the past five years in<00:04:54.120> the<00:04:
• <00:05:19.360> who<00:05:19.479> can<00:05:19.639> tell entities and individuals
• who can tell entities and individuals who can tell their<00:05:20.120> story<00:05:20.880>
• She got on Facebook to kind of vent a little bit, not about the individual kennel, but what happened

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So if individual is looking for.
• So that would be individual, on an individual level, would be not open to 90-A.
• So that would be individual, on an individual level, would be not open to 91-A.
• So that would be individual, on an individual level, would be not open to 91-A.
• that would be indiv on an individual that would be indiv on an individual level<00:37:56.160>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Vice Chair, we have this bill here only because the Public Utilities Commission sort of supervises it
• only Vice Chair, we have this bill here only because the Public Utilities Commission sort of supervises

Keywords: 1187, senate, all