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• Before we move on to testimony, through.
• Uh to conclude your testimony. Yes.
• Next up is Stephanie your testimony.
• . testimony. testimony.
• consider your testimony accordingly, Mr. consider your testimony accordingly, Mr.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• And I just want to end with one more patient testimonial because testimonials from patients are what
• And I just want to end with one more patient testimonial because testimonials from patients are what
• And I just want to end with one more patient testimonial because testimonials from patients are what
• And I just want to end with one more patient testimonial because testimonials from patients are what
• and begin your testimony. and begin your testimony.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to limit my testimony to three areas. to limit my testimony to three areas. the<00:05:18.960>
• with that, we'll close the testimony with that, we'll close the testimony and,<00:07:32.160>
• testimony and go to member discussion. testimony and go to member discussion.
• <00:40:58.800> to he said, I'll limit my testimony to he said, I'll limit my testimony to
• Thank you for your testimony. So, right. Thank you for your testimony.

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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• Testimony may be limited to 4 minutes.
• If there are, uh, we will proceed to testimony. The chair calls, uh, Lena Mann.
• Seeing none, we will proceed to testimony. The chair calls Tyler Carlson.
• Thank you for your testimony.
• Thank you for your testimony.

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• If you have written testimony and also wish to speak, please bring your written testimony forward when
• If you do not wish to speak but have written testimony, please share it with the messenger directly.
• that, as highlighted in the posting for this hearing, you should also send a digital copy of your testimony
• Here, is there anyone else wishing to provide public testimony on or against Senate SCR 39?
• Hearing and seeing none, public testimony is closed. OK.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security met to consider SCR 39, authored by Senator Creighton, which urges the federal government to take immediate action on border security and calls for Texas to be reimbursed for roughly $11 billion spent on border-related efforts. Creighton argued the federal government has failed to secure the border, leading to illegal crossings, fentanyl trafficking, and the need for Texas to step in through Operation Lone Star. A DPS chief financial officer was present as a resource witness, though no public testimony was taken. Several senators spoke in support of the resolution while also noting broader context. Senator Hinojosa of Nueces said border security has been neglected by multiple administrations, not just the Biden administration, but supported the measure and emphasized the need for lawful immigration and border enforcement. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo and Senator Flores also supported the resolution, highlighting cartel activity, trade impacts, and Texas’s role in maintaining border integrity. Senator Eckhardt questioned the author about what specific federal actions were meant by “immediate action,” and Creighton pointed to more staffing, better radio interoperability, stronger drug interdiction, and renewed federal responsibility for wall construction and enforcement. After questions and discussion, public testimony was closed. Senator Flores moved that SCR 39 be favorably recommended to the full Senate, and the committee approved the motion by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay. The chair then announced that SB 36, creating a border security division within DPS, would be the committee’s primary focus at the next meeting.

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• Standing on our submitted testimony in support of Matthew Liam.
• testimony in support. Thank you, Brian. testimony in support. Thank you, Brian.
• I noticed that so much of the testimony in support of Dr.
• <00:24:21.120> Moniz testimony in support of Dr. Moniz testimony in support of Dr.
• Apologies, Chair, if you don't have our testimony.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard gubernatorial nominations for the Advisory Committee on Pesticides and the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. For GM 615, Matthew Liam was nominated to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, CGAPS, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau testified in strong support, citing his landscape industry leadership, pesticide training background, and prior service. Members asked about his experience in Australia and his approach to restricted-use pesticides; he said he avoided using restricted-use pesticides in his landscaping business but applied related safety and recordkeeping practices. Testimony was unanimous in support, with no opposition or comments. For GM 616, N. Young was nominated to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Support testimony from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen's Council highlighted his experience with Lanai agriculture, Sensei, the Food Basket, Pacific Gateway Center, Kamehameha Schools, and institutional purchasing. In response to questions, he discussed balancing public and private funding, the need for adequate capitalization of agricultural projects, and using financial tools to help farmers and accelerate agricultural income streams. He also said the board should focus on making agricultural land productive and strengthening food security. The nomination drew strong support, with no opposition or comments. For GM 617, Jason Moniz was nominated to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen's Council supported him, emphasizing his decades of veterinary and animal disease control experience, ranching background, and knowledge of biosecurity, leases, and livestock issues. Moniz said his priorities would be preserving agricultural land and water resources, improving biosecurity, supporting farmers and ranchers, and increasing food production in Hawaii. He also said he would be willing to speak up for agriculture and not let the department be sidelined. The nomination received 29 written and oral supports, with no opposition or comments.

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• Representative Myers, please begin your testimony.
• Kelly, state your name and begin your testimony. >> Thank you, Chair and members.
• Representative Rhymer, please begin your testimony. >> Mr.
• Please state your name and then begin your testimony. Thank you. Jamie Croyle.
• think you heard a powerful testimony think you heard a powerful testimony about<00:58:12.960>

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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• your testimony. your testimony.
• . testimony. testimony.
• >> Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you for your testimony.
• Thank you for your testimony. >> All right. Thank you for your testimony.
• >> Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you for your testimony.

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

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• ,<00:31:11.919> the But uh and listen to the testimony, the But uh and listen to the testimony
• Thank you very much for your uh testimony.
• Thank you very much for your uh testimony.
• Thank you for your testimony.
• ><01:08:00.480> agreement, testimony about the master agreement, testimony about the master agreement

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 Staff Report on Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System- 00:01:09 Kentucky State Police and Finance and Administration Cabinet Response to Staff Report- 00:48:37 Adjournment-01:34:512, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a staff report on Kentucky’s statewide emergency responder voice system (SERVS), a multi-phase project intended to improve interoperable radio communications for first responders. Staff said Kentucky State Police did not appear to have violated statutes or regulations, but the project lacked an overall master plan, clear milestones, and consistent documentation, which contributed to delays, spending issues, and deployment problems. The report recommended updating the Kentucky Field Operations Guide to reflect SERVS and noted that the project has been funded in phases since 2018, with appropriations totaling roughly $216 million across 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, while about $109 million had been spent by the end of fiscal year 2025. The report raised concerns about project sequencing and oversight. Staff said most spending was concentrated in special mobile equipment, with Motorola accounting for about two-thirds of all SERVS expenditures and the top four vendors making up 81 percent of spending. They also said a sample of Motorola payments suggested possible late payments, though they could not confirm whether interest was paid. Staff criticized the use of master agreements for a project of this size, the lack of a centralized ledger, and the absence of a documented timeline or risk mitigation plan. They recommended stronger procurement and planning requirements, including possible legislative changes requiring approved master plans for large capital projects and additional funding conditions tied to SERVS master agreements. Land acquisition and deployment progress were identified as major bottlenecks, especially in Eastern Kentucky. Staff said the project began in western Kentucky using existing tower sites, but the remaining work is concentrated in harder-to-acquire areas, with more than 95 percent of new towers still incomplete. They said the Division of Real Properties did not begin formal contract work on acquisition until October 2024, despite earlier coordination, and recommended earlier consultation on future projects. Staff also noted that the Kentucky Wireless Interoperability Executive Committee had not been active in oversight, and survey results showed limited awareness and involvement among first responders. Committee members agreed that the lack of an initial implementation plan and the continuing need for funding reflected broader planning problems, and they discussed the need for a clearer end-to-end game plan rather than continuing to fund the project without a defined completion path.

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• But the testimony given by the costly.
• I did submit some written testimony.
• She said she had submitted written testimony.
• Um and um uh I just written testimony.
• Um you heard some testimony bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for your testimony. Any final questions for members?
• Thank you for your testimony. Public input.
• Thank you for your testimony.
• Thank you for your testimony. Next up is Julia Nuran.
• Thank you for your testimony. Next up is Julia Nuran.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We appreciate your testimony.
• We appreciate your testimony.
• We appreciate your testimony.
• We appreciate your testimony.
• We appreciate your testimony.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:01:50.520> and also have some public testimony and also have some public testimony and
• <00:03:41.640> from multitude of meetings testimony from multitude of meetings testimony from
• Uh, we'll do public testimony, I'm sure, then.
• um we're ready for a public testimony um we're ready for a public testimony then<00:46:51.520>
• So that is the end of our public testimony.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I will, but I've gotta ask testimony.
• . testimony. testimony.
• . testimony. testimony.
• on the house and look at the testimony on the house and look at the testimony that's<01:58:48.239
• The testimony was interesting, and when The testimony was interesting, and when I<04:46:06.320> first

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• >> Do you do you have written testimony? >> Do you do you have written testimony?
• >> as written testimony or not. >> as written testimony or not.
• written testimony that isn't handed in. written testimony that isn't handed in.
• You also mentioned in your testimony You also mentioned in your testimony that<05:17:30.958>
• I'm not a doctor and so the testimony I'm not a doctor and so the testimony that<05:26:18.958>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > and testimony submitting testimony today and testimony submitting testimony today and vment<
• I have written testimony.
• <01:46:53.159> written<01:46:53.400> testimony we're doing testimony written testimony
• we're doing testimony written testimony on<01:46:54.080> the<01:46:54.320> desk<01:46:
• By the way, I do have testimony. I put some more information in my testimony.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Is there anyone that'd like to add on their me too testimony in support? Okay.
• Okay, thank you both for your testimony.
• So I'd like to thank my witness for the testimony.
• Is there anyone who would like to add on any testimony in opposition or any me-too testimony? Okay.
• Is there anyone who'd like to add testimony in opposition to this bill?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a consent calendar item, AB 2517, which was moved to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. The main hearing then focused on several public safety and environmental bills. AB 2152 (fire station construction/CEQA streamlining) was presented by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez and supported by firefighters, while contractors opposed it over concerns about project labor agreements, small business access, and workforce restrictions; it passed to Appropriations. AB 2041 (emergency medical dispatch/pre-arrival instructions) was presented by Assembly Member Carrillo and supported by dispatch and EMS witnesses, with several local government and fire groups saying they would remove opposition once amendments were in print; it also passed to Appropriations. AB 2101 (human trafficking notices and training at disaster sites) drew support from the author and anti-trafficking advocates, but broadband, county, city, and communications groups raised implementation concerns, especially for rural and remote disaster sites; the bill passed to Appropriations despite a no vote from Vice Chair Hadwick. The committee also heard AB 1805, which would audit and strengthen oversight of the state’s troubled Next Generation 911 modernization project. The author described the bill as a fix to improve transparency, create an oversight board, and require quarterly reports; CalNENA supported the need for accountability while cautioning that the oversight structure should not delay deployment. AB 1805 passed to Appropriations. AB 1536 (offshore oil pipeline safety) was presented as a coastal protection measure requiring public comment, CEQA review, best available technology, and decommissioning of pipelines with major spill histories; environmental, local government, and coastal city representatives supported it, while the Western States Petroleum Association opposed it as too broad and harmful to fuel supply. The bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote. Later, AB 1964 would require the State Fire Marshal to survey home hardening conditions and costs statewide; it passed to Appropriations after questions about county recorder data and survey methods. AB 1960 would allow Cal Fire wildfire prevention grants to support community-level hardening efforts, but it drew concerns that it could favor wealthier communities able to harden first; the author said the bill was meant as a voluntary certification and marketing incentive, and it passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1863, which would prohibit local agencies from charging people simply for calling 911 when no service is rendered while preserving cost recovery for actual services, received no opposition and passed to the Assembly Floor. After add-on votes were taken for absent members, the meeting adjourned.

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• Otherwise, we'll go straight to testimony. Okay, let's go to testimony.
• Thank you very much for your testimony. Thank you. Okay, Leah Silverman. Come on up.
• Thank you very much for your testimony. We do have one more that put in. Okay.
• Thank you very much for your testimony. Any questions? ...removed per Pico v.
• Okay, testimony on 14—no, we're just voting it. Okay, 1434.

Bills: SB1433, SB1434, SB1435, SB1567, SB1571, SB1686, SB1745, SCR1024, SCR1025, HB2671, HB2676, HCR2044

Keywords: county boundaries, Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, La Paz, local governance, Arizona Revised Statutes, Maricopa county, county division, new counties, intergovernmental agreements, special election, shared use agreements, education, explicit material, parental consent, student protection, library access

Summary: The committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and held SB 1571 until the following week. It then heard and advanced several measures, beginning with SB 1745, which would cap transaction privilege/excise tax rates in the state’s largest cities at 2.5% per classification unless approved by voters, and would allow enforcement through the attorney general and state-shared revenue withholding. Supporters argued it would protect taxpayers and restrain municipal tax increases; the bill received a technical amendment and a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced SB 1686, renaming Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza and authorizing memorial placements for Don Bowles and Charlie Kirk, after brief supportive discussion and no substantive opposition testimony. The committee spent substantial time on SB 1567 and SB 1435, both aimed at restricting public entities, schools, and libraries from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials and from using public facilities for sexually explicit filming or access. Supporters framed the bills as child-protection measures and cited examples of explicit books and materials in libraries and schools; opponents, including the ACLU, warned the definitions were broad, could chill speech, and could criminalize librarians and educators for handling constitutionally protected literature or sex-education materials. Both bills were amended and passed on 4-3 votes, with supporters emphasizing existing obscenity standards and opponents stressing First Amendment concerns and implementation problems. The committee also advanced SB 1433 and SB 1434, which would redraw Maricopa County boundaries and, in the latter bill, create three new counties with a transition board and staggered elections. The sponsor argued Maricopa County had become too large and politically dominant, making government less representative and less responsive; opponents called the proposals expensive, disruptive, and politically motivated, citing concerns about debt division, duplicated county systems, and fiscal impacts. Both bills received due pass recommendations on 4-3 votes. Finally, the committee approved SCR 1024, requiring legislators to live in their district for one year before election, and SCR 1025, moving the legislative session start date from the second Monday to the fourth Monday in January; both resolutions passed unanimously or near-unanimously after sponsor testimony that they would modernize outdated rules and improve use of time.

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• "I agree with the introducer and the wide support of co-signers, including supportive testimony from
• Uh, however, there's a testimony from the Hawaii State Energy Office that cautions that the design of
• Uh, however, there's a testimony from the Hawaii State Energy Office that cautions that the design of
• from the Hawaii State Energy testimony from the Hawaii State Energy Office Office Office that<00:30:
• We had opposing testimony from the AG's office and the state procurement office stating such.

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• If you would please introduce yourself and proceed with your testimony. file 2090 be laid over thank
• thank you so much chair and testimony thank you so much chair and members<00:03:24.840> of<00
• Thank you for your testimony, Ms. Williams.
• Please introduce yourself for the record and proceed with your testimony. Mr.
• Bill thank you for your testimony Bill thank you for your testimony representative<00:07:51.800>

Keywords: 1183, house