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• Each of those subcommittees had primary responsibility for at least one chapter of the penal code that
• Each of those subcommittees had primary responsibility for at least one chapter of the penal code that
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Summary: The committee heard opening remarks and ground rules from Chair David Tarnas, including a request for two-minute testimony limits, clear speaking, Zoom etiquette, and respectful conduct. The first measure taken up was HB 2062, relating to gun violence prevention, which would appropriate funds for enforcement of gun violence protective orders and for public awareness campaigns. Judiciary submitted written testimony recommending technical changes to clarify that it does not enforce laws and instead should be funded for personnel to process temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders; the Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill and said it is well positioned to conduct public education. Support also came from county and advocacy witnesses, including Moms Demand Action, Giffords Gun Owners for Safety, HGEA, and a retired police officer, while opposition testimony argued the measure raises due process and Fifth Amendment concerns and that education, not enforcement, should be the focus. The chair noted 37 testimonies in support, 103 in opposition, and three comments; no vote was taken in the portion provided. Testimony on HB 2062 emphasized both public safety and constitutional concerns. Supporters described the bill as a way to increase awareness of an existing legal tool, prevent suicides and shootings, and help law enforcement and the public understand gun violence protective orders. Opponents, including gun owners and firearms groups, argued that red flag laws can be abused, lack due process, and should not be expanded through state funding. A county neighborhood safety witness suggested an amendment to allow public, private, and nonprofit consultants to assist with training and implementation. Members asked a few questions, but the agencies with written testimony were not present, so the chair referred members to their submissions. The committee then moved to HB 2061, relating to firearms, which appropriates money for the state gun buyback program and requires at least two buyback events in each county. Written support was noted from the Department of Law Enforcement, Hawaii County Council, the County of Kauai Prosecuting Attorney, and the Hawaii State Association of Counties, with the latter emphasizing that buybacks are voluntary prevention tools that can reduce risk before crises escalate. Opposition came from the Mid-Pacific Pistol League, SDM Training Group/Bows and Bullets, and others; one witness argued buybacks are ineffective, costly, and can be vulnerable to misuse or black-market diversion, and suggested a year-round surrender option instead. The committee heard additional support from a retired police officer and from a gun violence survivor with Students Demand Action, but no final action or vote was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• This is under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 54-7.
• Okay, the next one is subsection E under the same Century Code Chapter 48, CMAR RFQ evaluation criteria
• Moving away from Chapter 54, Chapter 15, this is related to our projects here.
• So these conversations are ongoing, but it's recognized that Century Code and administrative code would
• And they do have taxing authority.

Summary: The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements. Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed. The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.

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• Is this equivalent tax? I don't understand fire insurance premium taxes.
• We have insurance premium taxes. Is this the same as what our Fire insurance premium taxes.
• We have insurance premium taxes. Is this the same as what our insurance premium taxes are?
• of their taxing authority.
• So this would then make it so that any uses of volunteer in the, in Century Code that are not in a chapter

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the minutes from the prior meeting were approved. The first major presentation came from Montana Public Employees Retirement System executive director William Hollahan, who gave an overview of Montana’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Compensation Act plan. He explained that the plan covers volunteer firefighters in unincorporated areas, is funded by 5% of state fire insurance premium taxes, and currently serves 228 departments with about 2,936 active members and 1,242 retirees. He described eligibility rules, annual training and reporting requirements, benefit levels for partial and full pensions, disability, death, medical, and funeral benefits, and said the plan is actuarially sound with roughly $60 million in assets and a funded ratio slightly above 100%. Committee members asked about prior-service credit, whether EMS personnel are included, the effect on recruitment and retention, and whether expanding coverage would require a funding analysis; Hollahan said prior service is not credited, EMS is not currently included, and any expansion would need financial review. Tim Walleen of Workforce Safety and Insurance then presented a draft North Dakota workers’ compensation solution for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS personnel. He explained that volunteer responders are already covered by workers’ comp for medical and wage-loss benefits, but the proposal would set a minimum annual wage of $30,000 for calculating wage-loss benefits for qualifying volunteers, with the benefit paid at two-thirds of that amount. Representative Porter suggested tying the volunteer definition to existing code rather than a fixed dollar amount, and Walleen agreed. Questions focused on whether search and rescue or other volunteer emergency services could be included, whether departments would face new paperwork, and whether volunteer organizations can already elect coverage; Walleen said there would be no additional paperwork and that volunteer coverage is already available. The committee also heard from volunteer fire service representatives and the state fire marshal. An Oakes-area firefighter, Mr. Olson, testified that small departments are struggling with retention, communication, and administrative burdens, especially around separate bookkeeping and funding rules for donated or fundraising money, and he said departments need clearer guidance from the state. State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark introduced himself and outlined a broader effort to improve education, support, and coordination for fire departments, including a planned 10% audit of certificates of existence beginning in 2027, more outreach through his office, and better assistance with training, reporting, and grant access. He said his office is authorized under current law to provide these services, but the role has been vague and underused. Finally, Arnagard Rural Fire District Chief Rick Schreiber testified in favor of new recruitment and retention ideas, including retirement-style benefits, health insurance, tax incentives, scholarships, grants, and more remote or regional training. He said volunteer departments are losing members, that local tax and donation funds are already stretched, and that any new retirement or incentive program should be sustainable and likely involve a mix of state and local support.

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• Code 36.
• I was trying to follow the sponsor, but it was kind of like listening to somebody talk about tax code
• And because we can't open Chapter 381 or any other chapters that don't relate to local government actions
• Take up tab 11. C.S. for S.B. 422 is reported favorably. Take up tab 11.
• So let’s take up amendment bar code 296102. But there is, yes.

Bills: S0092, S0110, S0192, S0212, S0260, S0350, S0394, S0422, S0434, S0442, S0484, S0546, S0556, S0684, S0696, S0706, S0748, S0786, S0820, S0824, S0838, S0840, S0848, S0856, S0962, S1000, S1014, S1036, S1050, S1054, S1080, S1118, S1134, S1338, S1480, S1500, S1506, S1622, S1724

Keywords: employee protections, whistleblower, retaliation, public trust, ethics complaint, Commission on Ethics, Public Employees Relations Commission, public employee, local government attorney, public officer, adverse personnel action, protected disclosure, whistleblower retaliation, state agency, independent contractor, public employment, civil service, reinstatement, back pay, front pay

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and considered a long agenda of bills, many of them retained from the prior week. The most debated measure was CS for SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designate Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport, subject to FAA approval and a trademark agreement. Amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to prevent private financial benefit from the naming. Several senators spoke in opposition, citing concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and the trademark/licensing arrangement; supporters argued there was no cost to the airport and that the bill simply set a state naming policy. The committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements, CS for CS for SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, CS for SB 1500 on uncontested probate proceedings, SB 962 on excluding farms from certain zoning definitions, and CS for SB 820 on problem-solving court reporting requirements. The committee then approved several bills from Senator DiCeglie and Senator Arrington. SB 840, addressing land-use regulations for local governments affected by natural disasters, was supported by local-government and environmental advocates who said it would restore local control after SB 180’s hurricane-related restrictions; the sponsor said it was intended to correct unintended consequences of last year’s law. CS for SB 856, requiring online listing platforms to show estimated ad valorem taxes on residential listings, was amended to exclude social media platforms and broaden liability protections; the sponsor and a county property appraiser described it as a consumer-transparency measure. CS for SB 110, clarifying homestead exemption treatment for long-term leases that end at death, was also reported favorably. The committee took up a controversial strike-all amendment to SB 212, which focused on public swimming pools and added residency and related restrictions for certain sex offenders and offenders on community control or probation. The amendment drew strong opposition from advocates and affected families, who argued it would worsen homelessness, impose broad geographic restrictions, and lack evidence of improving child safety; supporters said it was a targeted public-safety measure. Despite the objections, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, SB 394 on reinsurance intermediary managers, SB 434 on property tax assessment treatment for wind-hardening improvements, CS for CS for SBs 658 and 608 on water-safety requirements for rental properties with pools or nearby water, SB 748 on adding voting-rights restoration information to sentencing score sheets, and CS for SB 824 requiring school districts to inventory unimproved real property. The meeting ended while the committee was beginning SB 848 on stormwater treatment, with an amendment being introduced as the transcript cut off.

Transcript Highlights:

• still paying taxes with a higher percentage of the tax burden.
• Dakota Century Code.
• New section of Chapter 16.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to artificial intelligence
• Engrossed House Bill 1278 is a bill for an act to create and enact two new sections to Chapter 54-11
• of the North Dakota Century Code. ...to create and enact two new sections to Chapter 54-11 of the North

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Summary: The North Dakota House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then received a gubernatorial veto message on Senate Bill 2261. The governor vetoed the bill creating a prison industries workforce development tax credit, citing dormant Commerce Clause concerns and arguing the tax credit would create an unfair market advantage and not meaningfully help Rough Rider Industries. The House agreed to place SB 2261 on the next day’s calendar for a possible veto override. The chamber also re-referred Senate Bill 2159 to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and appointed a conference committee for Senate Bill 2133 after the Senate refused to concur with House amendments. The House then took up a series of Senate amendments and final passage votes on several bills. It concurred in amendments and passed House Bill 1140 naming the Specialist John P. Fettig, Iraq Bridge; House Bill 1241 allowing funeral home vehicles to display flashing purple lights and clarifying emergency vehicle lamp rules; House Bill 1316 imposing additional penalties for repeated violations of temporary restricted licenses; House Bill 1127 expanding Department of Financial Institutions authority and data security provisions; House Bill 1564 on Indian child welfare; House Bill 1167 requiring AI disclosure statements in political communications; House Bill 1170 on state employee annual leave; House Bill 1447 regulating virtual currency kiosks; House Bill 1278 creating a cash management board for state treasury funds; House Bill 1024, the deficiency appropriation bill; House Bill 1205 on newborn safety devices; House Bill 1204 expanding false-information rules for political ads to text messages and telephone calls; House Bill 1001, the governor’s budget; House Bill 1206 increasing penalties for DUI offenses involving a minor; House Bill 1088 on insurance penalties and restitution; and House Bill 1515 on motor vehicle warranty work compensation. Most passed with strong margins, though HB 1170 and HB 1024 drew notable opposition, and HB 1447 and HB 1204 also had several nays. The most extended debate came on Senate Concurrent Resolution 4008, which proposed a constitutional amendment to change legislative term limits from the current structure to four four-year terms and repeal a constitutional restriction on proposing such changes. Supporters argued the measure would preserve institutional knowledge, allow voters to reconsider the 2022 term-limit decision, and let the public decide on the ballot. Opponents said the people had already spoken, the measure was confusing or unnecessary, and it could distract from other ballot issues. After reconsideration was granted, the House passed SCR 4008 by a vote of 53 yeas to 39 nays. The session ended with announcements, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until April 3, 2025.

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Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Before you is a bill that repeals Chapter 205 in Florida Statute, Local Business Tax, also known as Business
• Tax Receipts.
• authority known in Chapter 205 as a Local Business Tax.
• Business tax rates vary widely on average annually and so Chapter 205 contemplates this by limiting rate
• What tax dollars, US tax dollars are currently being used in this $40 million a week funding?

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf69lwK0Iwo, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:48 - HB 1541 HHS-LBT 1:00 PM 11:27 - HB 2315 12:23 - HB 1782 20:09 - DM HHS-LBT 1:00 PM 25:53 - HB 1574 EDU-HHS 1:10 PM 27:29 - HB 1894 29:53 - HB 2159 31:37 - DM EDU-HHS 1:10 PM 01:09:24 - HB 1618 AEN-HHS-EDT 1:30 PM 01:25:38 - DM AEN-HHS-EDT 1:30 PM 36:20 - HB 469 HHS 1:40 PM 38:27 - HB 2488 43:10 - HB 2009 47:44 - HB 2007 51:44 - HB 1518 57:39 - HB 2208 01:03:33 - HB 2096 01:04:14 - DM HHS 1:40 PM Hearing Notices: HHS-LBT 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-LBT_03-25-26_.PDF EDU-HHS 1:10 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDU-HHS_03-25-26_.PDF AEN-HHS-EDT 1:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-HHS-EDT_03-25-26_.PDF HHS 1:40 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-25-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• In 2016, the I-11 Tier 1 environmental impact study began.
• No other I-11 segments have been identified.
• Would you please do that for the I-11?
• Oh, I-11? No? All right, appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you.
• We know that will allow the north I-11 to continue.

Bills: HB2067, HB2068, HB2127, HB2164, HB2200, HB2201, HB2242, HB2283, HB2284, HB2285, HB2286, HB2287, HB2304, HB2306, HB2399, HB2601, HB2609, HB2760, HB2761, HB2859, HB2887, HB2892, HB2893, HB2894, HB2978, HB4027, HCM2012, HCM2016

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion

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• House Joint Resolution 11, introduced by Representatives Pettigrew, Block, and Mason, a joint resolution
• House Joint Resolution 11, introduced by Representatives Pedigrew, Block, and Mason, a joint resolution
• House Joint Resolution 11.
• There go all my tax bills. Members take note. The lady from San Juan and McKinley. Thank you, Mr.
• Is that because you didn't want to say 11?

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdegsAOQRQE, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:00 - HB 2070 HD1 2:15 - HB 2496 HD1 3:20 - HB 2238 HD1 4:30 - HB 1946 HD2 5:00 - HB 2482 HD1 9:55 - HB 1598 HD1 11:50 - HB 1600 HD1 13:00 - HB 1599 HD1 15:43 - HB 2339 HD1 18:30 - HB 2480 HD1 19:15 - HB 2524 HD1 34:30 - HB 1832 HD1 53:30 - HB 2696 HD1 54:00 - HB 1645 HD1 55:06 - DM GVO-LBT 3:20 PM 59:25 - HB 2654 HD1 1:02:02 - DM AEN-GVO 3:30 PM 1:02:50 - HB 2517 HD2 1:04:40 - HB 2738 HD2 1:08:20 - HB 2614 HD1 1:31:55 - DM GVO-EET 3:45 PM Hearing Notices: GVO 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_03-14-24_.PDF GVO-LBT 3:20 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-LBT_03-14-24_.PDF AEN-GVO 3:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-GVO_03-14-24_.PDF GVO-EET 3:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-EET_03-14-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3hnrs5plSo, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, There was a technical issue that interrupted the previous live stream. This is the committee meeting in it's entirety. 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:05 Discussion of 24RS HB 170 00:05:17 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 170 00:06:25 Discussion of 24RS SB 89 00:10:45 Roll Cal Vote on 24RS SB 89 00:11:44 Discussion on 24RS HB 764 00:13:35 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 764 00:14:36 Discussion of 24RS HB 252 00:41:49 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 252 00:44:43 Discussion of 24RS HCR 103 00:49:36 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HCR 103 00:51:05 Discussion of 24RS HB 438 00:52:29 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 438 00:54:13 Discussion of 24RS HB 766 01:00:33 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 766 01:01:51 Discussion of 24RS HB 677 01:03:35 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 677 01:05:07 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 01:16:47 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-9BEhHzNNQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Conference Notices: 9:06 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-28-23_RECONVENE_3_.pdf 9:40 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_ECD_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_TOU_04-28-23_.PDF 10:10 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EET_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf 10:25 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_2_.pdf 10:35 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_4_.pdf https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EET_04-28-23_RECONVENE_1_.pdf 10:55 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_3_.pdf 11:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-28-23_RECONVENE_5_.pdf 1:35 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_LBT_04-28-23_RECONVENE_B_.pdf 1:45 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HHS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_C_.pdf 2:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JHA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_2_.pdf 2:35 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JHA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_3_.pdf 3:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JHA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_4_.pdf 3:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JDC_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• your further Association chairman 11 your further Association chairman 11 your further recognized Mr
• exemptions deals with property tax exemptions deals with property tax exemptions present law allows
• uh to further provide for the the code uh to further provide for the the code uh to further provide
• code language the current existing code code language the current existing code code language the current

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• Chapter 70 is inconsistent and insufficient.
• And it's very difficult to raise taxes with our tax base to go higher than what is required by the foundation
• And it's very difficult to raise taxes with our tax base to go higher than what is required by the foundation
• in FY26 Chapter 70 funding to our schools.
• amount that our town tax No, okay.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education opened a hybrid public hearing on a large slate of bills related to school buildings, school finance, technology, data privacy, safety, and related education issues. Chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlined procedures for the hearing, including two-minute testimony limits and the plan to group similar bills together. Several bills drew no testimony and were closed without further discussion, while others drew extensive testimony from legislators, school officials, parents, advocates, and educators. A major theme was school safety and student well-being. Lori Al-Hadeth testified in support of bills on alert systems in public schools, describing the loss of her daughter in the Parkland shooting and urging adoption of Alyssa’s Law-style panic alert technology. Representative Gallagher and disability advocates also supported a bill authorizing, but not requiring, airway clearance devices in schools, arguing they could save lives in choking emergencies and provide an option for people who cannot use the Heimlich maneuver. Another bill on reducing cafeteria waste drew support from a legislator and a Lexington sustainability official, who said installing dishwashers during construction would reduce waste and long-term costs. Much of the hearing focused on Chapter 70 school funding and the inflation cap. Senator Pavel Payano, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Representative Senna, and multiple local officials and school committee members from Bridgewater, Chelsea, Groton-Dunstable, and other districts argued that the 4.5% cap on inflation adjustments has left schools underfunded during years of high inflation, forcing layoffs, larger class sizes, and cuts to programs and student supports. They urged bills to eliminate the cap, restore lost funding, increase the Commonwealth’s share of the foundation budget, or create commissions to study reforms. Testimony also highlighted the impact on special education, English learners, and low-income students, with Chelsea witnesses saying the cap has cost their district about $7 million annually. School construction and MSBA reform were the other major topic. AIA Massachusetts, Boston Public Schools, Lynn officials, and AFT Massachusetts described aging facilities, overcrowding, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of financing new schools under current reimbursement rules. Boston officials said the district has many pre-World War II buildings and has only built a handful of new schools in decades, while Lynn leaders said reimbursement rates have fallen well below the statutory 80% because of caps and ineligible costs. Witnesses urged modernization of the MSBA program, higher reimbursement rates, and more resources for school construction. The committee also heard support for a bill to study the adequacy and equity of the school building program, and chairs indicated some bills would be closed after no one signed up to testify.

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• I think that we were 11 or 12 in the same class.
• ASSEMBLY, IT WAS THE YEAR OF 9/11.
• Administrative Code of the City of New York.
• Ayes 49, nays 11.
• AYES 49, NAYs 11. The bill is passed.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar. The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family. Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, this is an attempt to continue to stop our tax system, our sales tax system, from becoming less
• If passed, this legislation would turn over the tax ID numbers or the Social Security numbers of low.
• This would be the 44th exemption for tax records that are generally private, and this is going to be
• People do not want to give their Social Security numbers and their tax identification numbers to the
• And then the income tax data would be received.

Bills: SCR12, HB1259, HB221, HB509, HCR117, HCR58, SCR29, SCR33, SB295, SB312, SB326, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HCR5, HCR95, HB75, HB198, HB244, HB302, HB325, HB623, HB719, HB749, HB755, HB761, HB797, HB823, HB1028, HB1049, HB1194, HB1199, HB1201, HB1222, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB73, HB140, HB166, HB181, HB211, HB223, HB226, HB271, HB308, HB337, HB399, HB410, HB487, HB690, HB712, HB730, HB750, HB759, HB762, HB775, HB906, HB966, HB968, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1062, HB1081, HB1086, HB1098, HB1107, HB1112, HB1203, HB1215, HB1220, HB1242, HB1252, HB1256, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB283, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB449, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB441, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB1259, mask penalty, masked felony, face covering, conceal identity, evade identification, sentencing enhancement, enhanced penalty, felony sentencing, crime deterrence, public safety, Louisiana criminal law, R.S. 14:313.2, R.S. 14:313, R.S. 14:329.7