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• Finally, I will note that a number of states, including my state of New Hampshire, has something called
• Social Security has field offices and serves Americans in every state.
• There's lots of databases, but PII will not be exposed. Mr.
• has not damaged those databases or left back?
• The state is one of the few states that has not been able to do the my social security portal based on

Keywords: Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations

Summary: The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.

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• I am Kim Moser, State Representative of the 64th District.
• Robert Deval, State Representative, District 17.
• Dustin Miller, State Farm Kentucky, behind us as well.
• State Farm Farm Bureau and the Insurance State Farm Farm Bureau and the Insurance Institute<00:18:29.600
• <00:30:01.000> have country there are 36 other states have country there are 36 other states

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:13 HB423 Discussion: 01:38 HB423 Vote: 12:30 HB415 Discussion: 13:50 HB415 Vote: 15:13 HB390 Discussion: 16:30 HB390 Vote: 21:48 HB3 For Discussion Only: 23:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 423, a prior authorization reform measure sponsored by Representative Kim Moser. A committee substitute was adopted to clarify that the bill’s prior authorization exemption program does not apply to Medicaid. Supporters, including the Kentucky Medical Association, said the bill would reduce red tape, improve transparency, and let providers spend more time on patient care. The bill would create a framework for insurers to establish a gold carding or waiver program for certain health services, exclude prescription drugs, prohibit retrospective reviews based solely on an exemption, and require annual reporting by the Department of Insurance and the Department for Medicaid Services. After questions about how exemptions would work and whether the bill addressed repeat prior authorizations, the committee voted to pass HB 423 with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 415, sponsored by Representative Pollock and supported by AFLAC representatives. The bill was described as clarifying that health insurance coverage mandates are generally intended to apply only to primary major medical policies. With no substantive opposition or questions, the committee voted to pass HB 415 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 390 from Chair Meredith, presented with support from multiple insurance industry representatives and the Department of Insurance. The bill would move motor vehicle insurance verification data from the old system to the CAVIS database and shorten the reporting turnaround from 30 days to a ceiling of seven days, with the possibility of a shorter period by regulation. After brief discussion and no objections, the committee voted to pass HB 390 with favorable expression. The committee also heard House Bill 3 for discussion only, sponsored by Representative Neighbors and supported by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. The bill would require Kentucky Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for covered clinical services they already provide, aligning Medicaid with existing commercial insurance policy. Supporters argued it would improve access, especially in underserved areas, and could reduce emergency room use and improve outcomes; the bill was not voted on during this meeting.

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• transactions in the United States.
• Cost to the state? I don't believe there's any cost to the state.
• and the most anti-worker state in the state of Florida.
• and the most anti-worker state in the state of Florida.
• and the most anti-worker state in the state of Florida.

Summary: The committee heard several bills on commerce, tourism, labor, technology, and public safety. SB 1666, by Senator Graal, would adopt Florida’s version of UCC Article 12 to address commercial transactions involving digital assets such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, smart contracts, and NFTs; after a technical amendment, it was reported favorably. CS/SB 480, by Senator DiCeglie, would create affordable health coverage options for farmers and ranchers through a nonprofit agricultural organization model similar to Tennessee’s; supporters said it would expand access in rural areas, while opponents and some senators raised concerns about ACA protections, preexisting conditions, and state fiscal impacts. The committee also approved CS/SB 1172, which expands business development incentives for veterans and military spouses, including procurement preferences, fee waivers, tax exemptions, and an entrepreneurship program, after an amendment expanding hiring preferences for military spouses was adopted. The committee then took up SB 1400, which creates a process for removing nonconsensual AI-generated sexual deepfakes from covered online platforms within 24 to 48 hours and subjects noncompliant platforms to penalties under Florida’s deceptive trade practices law; an amendment carved out internet service providers, and the bill was reported favorably. SM 1488, a memorial urging Congress to create a sovereign wealth fund, drew opposition from a public school teacher who questioned its necessity and constitutionality, but it still passed. CS/SB 922, dealing with employment agreements, would strengthen enforcement of certain non-compete and garden leave agreements for employees with access to sensitive information; critics argued it would restrict workers and innovation, while supporters said it protects trade secrets and high-paying jobs. After an amendment, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1252, which would create a statewide system for sharing pawn and secondhand dealer data among law enforcement agencies, with an initial feasibility study cost estimated at $250,000 and questions raised about enforcement if agencies do not participate. Finally, CS/SB 1776, under the Whistleblower’s Act, would require advance notice and an opportunity to cure alleged violations, narrow retaliation and disclosure definitions, and limit claims when another statutory remedy exists; members questioned whether the changes could reduce employee protections or allow employers time to destroy evidence, but the bill was still under debate as the transcript ended.

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• Across the state.
• So, we do receive it as a database.
• pass through our database.
• Red Wing is the only state. Correctional facility operated by the state. St.
• Does it work that same way with the state correctional or the state STS crews? Mr. Chair, no.

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• Let me explain that there is no state like Oklahoma. There's no state that does it like Texas.
• in 1,750 in-state firms.
• of out-of-state surveyors.
• in-state opportunities.
• So, I don't know about a national database. I can tell you the state of Oklahoma.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Obviously, anybody in the room can state their position, name, and organization.
• In practice, these systems require more than a static database.
• In practice, these systems require more than a static database.
• We don't have the same access to resources as a lot of the state.
• AB 883 requires the Secretary of State and the Judicial Council to provide a list of all state and local

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard two bills. AB 1159 by Assemblymember Addis would update California student data privacy law to extend protections to college students, limit how ed tech companies can collect and use student information, and add restrictions around sensitive data and generative AI use. Supporters, including Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, CFT, labor, civil rights, and education groups, said students and educators need stronger safeguards against invasive data collection and misuse. Opponents, including College Board, TechNet, CalChamber, and ACT Education, argued the bill was overly broad, could interfere with legitimate educational services and AI development, and raised concerns about a private right of action and impacts on adult students and recruitment opportunities. AB 883 by Assemblymember Lowenthal would expedite deletion of personal information for elected and appointed officials under California’s data broker deletion system by having state agencies provide official lists to the privacy agency and requiring brokers to delete the information within five days. Supporters said the measure responds to rising threats, harassment, and violence against public officials and would help reduce exposure of their personal data. TechNet and TechC.A. opposed unless amended, citing concerns about exemptions for lawful data sharing, the five-day timeline, and litigation risk, while the author emphasized the bill does not create a new right but streamlines access to an existing deletion process. Both bills were advanced after committee discussion and roll calls. AB 1159 passed 11-2 and was sent to the Judiciary Committee. AB 883 passed 14-0 and was sent to the Appropriations Committee.

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• So much larger states.
• suggestion of the state veterary system. suggestion of the state veterary system.
• state needs to I do believe the state state needs to lower<01:49:08.159> the<01:49:08.400>
• Is that state animals? No.
• . ...in-state animals.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In 2018, SB 30 modified the ratio of the state to local funding, potentially enabling the state to finance
• About 19 percent of the state was performing good maintenance, and 35 percent of the state was in the
• and then our database failed.
• It is actually being emulated across other states.
• As he migrated over into that state, he built that same infrastructure at the PSFA for that state to

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• There have been multiple incidents across the state.
• Again, a state and federal project like the others.
• The underlying database is a maintained database.
• It's an Oracle database that the agency maintains.
• Do they do purchasing on behalf of the state of Florida?

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• <00:57:42.599> licenses who voted using out of state licenses who voted using out of state
• would that information about outof state would that information about outof state driver's<01:01
• > does database does database does not<01:02:17.359> have<01:02:18.240> um<01:02
• <01:06:50.880> on notation that it's an out of state on notation that it's an out of state
• of state right if you move within State of state right if you move within State you<01:29:42.520

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Then finally what the state could do in terms of a, uh, typically it's through a state contribution or
• <00:26:15.279> legislator<00:26:16.000> to database that allows the legislator to database
• <00:43:07.200> in coordinators um across the state in coordinators um across the state in
• Okay, recess. nurse registered nurse within the state nurse registered nurse within the state uh<01:34
• instead we're going to leave the state instead we're going to leave the state assessment<01:47:22.080

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1783, which would expand public-private partnership options for charter school facilities. The Department of Education offered comments, the Charter School Commission and SFA supported the bill, and Hawaii Technology Academy, Hawaii Kids, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, HGA, Aloha Project, and several individuals testified in support, while UPW opposed it. Supporters said charter schools need faster and more flexible ways to address severe facility shortages and high costs, and SFA described the bill as a pilot model that could leverage developer partnerships and state contributions, citing Maryland as an example. Members asked whether the bill was limited to charter schools; DOE said the language could be read to include other public school facilities, but if focused only on charter schools, DOE was less concerned. The Charter School Commission also described an existing public-private preschool model through Parkway Village Preschool and PACTED. The committee then took up HB 1778, which would establish a CIP database for school facilities. SFA supported the bill, saying it would create a more disciplined, transparent basis for funding decisions by documenting facility condition, needed repairs, classification, and timing. DOE initially said it rested on its comments, then responded to questions by saying it already maintains deferred maintenance lists, uses systems such as Maximo, CPT, GIS, and finance software, and sends legislators project-status letters twice a year. DOE said it is working on improving its outward-facing dashboard and integrating its systems, but questioned whether the bill would add value beyond existing tools. Members emphasized the need for a publicly accessible, real-time transparency tool, while DOE said it was still evaluating its current systems and was not yet seeking funding for a new IT program. For HB 2344, creating an Independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission, DOE said it wants to remain part of any consolidation process to keep students and education central, while SFA said the bill is timely and framed it as a restructuring response to changing conditions and possible federal funding cuts. SFA compared the proposal to the federal BRAC process for military base closures and said Hawaii has the same enrollment as in 1961 but many more schools, arguing that the state needs a more deliberate approach to school closures and land reuse. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about several sections, including unclear references to administrative support, a governor-approval sequence, a possible conflict with existing statutes governing closed-school disposition, and a missing section number. Testimony on HB 2345, which would establish a geographic CIP district, began with DOE in opposition; DOE said the bill would duplicate existing work, add confusion by creating two agencies doing the same thing, and spend money inefficiently because district project coordinators and project lists already exist.

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• so those folks have their birth certificates in state databases.
• so those folks have their birth certificates in state databases.
• so those folks have their birth certificates in state databases.
• so those folks have their birth certificates in state databases.
• so those folks have their birth certificates in state databases.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• States and Minnesota. States and Minnesota.
• states right now.
• <01:07:37.360> positive<01:07:37.720> state significant um state positive state significant
• across our state. across our state.
• So state.

Bills: HF3919, HF1335, HF3864, HF3916, HF3728

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, electronic license, driver's license, digital credential, transportation, data privacy, authentication, license plates, vehicle registration, validation stickers, Minnesota statutes, transportation policy, aeronautics, transponder, aircraft safety

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• all of our surrounding states.
• <00:03:33.440> and across the nation. 31 states do this and across the nation. 31 states do
• it, we didn't have 31 states who did it. it, we didn't have 31 states who did it.
• So, I'm our surrounding states.
• about to start college at Arizona State about to start college at Arizona State and<00:14:42.560

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:02 Roll Call 00:00:23 HB 414 Discussion 00:01:58 HB 414 Vote 00:22:34 HB 43 Discussion 00:24:56 HB 43 Vote 00:26:37 HB 518 Discussion 00:27:37 HB 518 Vote 00:45:20 Adjournment 00:46:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up three bills. House Bill 414, sponsored by the chair, would require collection of DNA at booking for felony arrests. Supporters, including Sen. Julie Rocky Adams, Michelle Kyper, and Ashley Spence, argued that felony-arrest DNA collection is already used in many states and in the federal system, helps solve cold cases, and can exonerate innocent people. Kyper and Spence gave detailed personal testimony about sexual assaults and how delayed DNA collection allowed serial offenders to remain unidentified for years. Members asked about the removal of a $5 fee in the committee substitute and about what happens to DNA if a case is dismissed; the sponsor said the fee was removed to treat DNA collection like other booking procedures, and that dismissed-case language was taken out because of concerns about duplicate samples. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. House Bill 43, sponsored by Rep. Diana Gordon, would create a grace period for deputy coroners to complete required annual training when extenuating circumstances prevent timely completion. Gordon said the bill was a repeat of last session’s HB 403 and was intended to let deputies remain employed rather than lose their license and reapply. After a brief question about how often extensions would be used, she said the grace period would be discretionary and limited to unusual circumstances. The committee then passed the bill favorably by roll call. House Bill 518, also with a committee substitute, addressed local tax collection and payment procedures. The sponsor described it as a compromise between business groups and local governments, aimed at simplifying payment of local occupational license fees and net profits taxes by requiring cities and counties to offer electronic payment options. Testimony from the Kentucky League of Cities, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the County Judge/Executive Association focused on reducing paperwork for businesses while preserving local control and avoiding forced centralization. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote.

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• of employers that have been penalized by the state of Texas for failure to pay wages.
• It gives you an ability to pay, so you're not on the database.
• listed in the commission database.
• Uh, do you know if other states have a similar model to this bill?
• Um, I'm not sure about other states.

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• They use TEC database search records for state, federal, local and foreign criminal records.
• Six, the Department of State database, consular consolidated database, does searches for identity, travel
• Six, the Department of<03:14:43.439> State<03:14:43.760> database,<03:14:44.319> consularor
• of State database, consularor of State database, consularor consolidated<03:14:45.680> database
• States.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• At the state level, cargo theft is underreported. Often miscategorized as simple property crime.
• There's a freeze on new talent coming into law enforcement for in my home state of Michigan defunding
• the state.
• HSI when investigating cargo theft that crosses state lines?
• Nine of the men were in the United States illegally and the other six are residents of Sinaloa.

Keywords: Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.

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• I guess my question: the state doesn't keep a statewide database for notaries, do they, or do they?
• It's the sixth largest in the state, with over 200,000 people.
• And after last night's State of the State, I know we're not getting an NDI for all new computer systems
• states at that $600 amount.
• ACD, State Public Advocate. I'm opposed to any new increased fee. ACDNA, State Public Advocate.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Provide to folks in the state.
• Yes, that's a state digital service.
• states are being successful in that, i.e., remote workers, out-of-state workers.
• It's at the state and federal level.
• Built custom for one state, and they sell it to other states. I have a problem with this.

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• We had horse racing gaming in the state for a century.
• A lot of the money flows out of state.
• So I think a self-exclusion database is a nice idea.
• So I think a self-exclusion database is a nice idea.
• So I think a self-exclusion database is a nice idea.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all